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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
SANG AN oRATORIO.
Lutheran, Reformed and Presbyterian
Church Choirs Unite,

Church Choirs Unite
The Reformed church was crowded
Sunday night to hear the oratorio OF
"Jerusalem' rendered by the choirs Of
the Reformed, Lutheran aud Presby-
terian churches. The pastor, Rev G..
l.. Sharer presided and conducted
the music. Rev. DR.. Blayney spoke
on 1.-The Old Jerusalem;" Rev. Dr.
Haithcox on 1.-THE New Jerusalem
and then came the hallelujah chorus
from 1.-The Messiah. "
The "Jerusalem" oratorio included
solos by Miss Kump, Mrs. Young,
Mr. F. l.. Witt, Mrs. j, H. Niesley.
The other singers were' Misses Eva
Haithcox, Perring, Asper, Emma
and Jennie Parent, Butt, Gartner,
Hallam, Grace Lower, Wise; Messrs.
Malott, Broughton, Meyer, Ellison,
Nottorf, G. II. Smith, j. Hoon,
Howard. Miss Grace Peters was ac-
companist and the orchestra included:
Violin. A. M. Ward; flute, j. A.
Young, cornet, W. X. Robertson
trombone, A. Munroe; bass viol, j.
Pleiser.
The evening was much enjoyed by
all and was an exceedingly worthy
effort.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
For Sale at q Bargain,

Three room house, good cellar
barn, well close to house.
Good stock, second hand and new
furniture, stoves etc.
Four room house 10 move from lot
Also stable large enough for 4 horses
Inquire at this office. l.5tslc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
Postage Stamp Books,

The postollice has received a Sn-
signment Of the new postage stamp
books. They contain l2, "a or 4S
two.cent stamps bound in covers with
paranincd paper between the stamps
to prevent adhesion and are sold for
%, 40 and 81 cents respectively, the
extra cent being for the binding and
convenience.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
MIGHTY MEAN PEOPLE.
Took the Brass Screws From National
Bank Signs.

The handsome new brass signs Of
the Abilene National bank were badly
demoralized Saturday evening. Some
miscreant loosened and took away the
big brass screws that held them to
the stonework on either side OF the
doors, allowing them to hang by one
corner. They cannot be replaced
until new screws are secured from
the east. The bank offers $25 reward
for information leading to arrest Of
the miscreants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
Seats Broke Again.

McDonald's show had good at
tendance at Manchester at the even
ing performance. A seat board broke
and badly injured W: F. Hammond
and a Young lady from Vine Creek
New boards will be necessary i
Walters crowds keep up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
HOPE SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Smallpox Is Being Fought With
Deem Earnest.

The Hope school board ordered the
schools Of that city closed, commenc-
ing last Monday and continuing un'
til further notice on account OF the
smallpox scare. d. Clever, who has
the disease, may have exposed Others
and it was thought best to take nc
chances. Principal R. T.. Cline and
family we're here en- route home tc
Chapman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
STARTED ON HIS TOUR.
McDonald's Circus Off for the Summer
Show Season.

Walter McDonald's circus started
in the rain Sunday for Manchester
where it showed today. NJ. r. Jolley
went along as ticket seller The
crowd Saturday night was absutequa
to that of the afternoon. The re-
ceipts of the day were hout 81 300
which gave Walter mighty good
starter for his seasons trip,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26

For Sale-Italian bees, about twen-
ty colonies. Good workers and very
gentle, in good, new standard hives,
complete. DR.. FRANK PARKER,
Corner Ninth and Olive streets, Abb
lana l.t&c-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
Conducts Q June Institute.

The Abilene educators seem to be
In demand. Prof. A. E. Lockhart has
been engaged to conduct a June in
stitute and will receive $ll5 for bis
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
Schools Nearly All Closed.

The district schools Of the county
are nearly all closed. An exception
ally prosperous year has been enjoyed
and the reports to the superintendent
tell Of progress throughout the county
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by Able 4
Ellison Abstracters'
Fred Stein to Frank W Stein el sci
H.11.3, $1,000.
] j Jeifcoat to Geo Probasco sci and
set mel lS-ll.2, s75. ,.,l--- WV
TIC Iliff to J II Norman Its B bk 3
Talmage, 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26
DEMOCRAT Delegates.
HUMBARGAR ENDORSED AND
MAHAN LEFT
County Meeting Selects Delegates to
All Conventions "A Fusion Party
Throughout-Few Attended.

The Democratic meeting to select
delegates to the various conventions
was held Monday afternoon.
|. S. Hallam presided and B, l..
Strother was secretary. About 2C
were present.
The resolutions endorsed l.. &.
Humbargar for state superintendent
j. &. johnson for national commit
teeman and delegate, c. W. Branden'
burg and j. 7. Prendergast for ma
tional delegates; adhered to the Chi
cago platform and Bryan condemned
the Dingley tariff; Porto Rico tariff
and Philippine management.
The delegates chosen were'
WICHITA DELEGATE.
Delegates. Alternates'
j T Prendergast, j Johntz,
| ! S Hallam, L II Malott,
W r Harris, &C Anderson,
B L Strother, P Sheehan,
D + Erwin, c Kuhns,
T M Bixb,v, III Seeds,
John Carroll, p Sheeran,
+ W Waring. W N Taylor.
CONGRESSIONAL.
B l. Strother, &C Anderson,
H Hassler, } S Smith,
W 5 Morgan, A Carpenter
J j Gooden, J A flack,
X M Murray, c Huff,
CE Rugh, W N Williams,
c G Davis, g Gfeller,
T Foley.
TT. SCOTT STATE.
B l. Strother, K NJ Wimsatt,
A Edison, j Neil,
c W Brooks, j W Higgins,
J Heller, j Bonebrake,
Z Arnold, P Scanlon,
J Cosgrove, Z Welch.
I Williams, JR Titon,
J 7 Watkins, DIT Watkins.
SENATORIAL.
J Abramson. VIM Poister,
J T Hornaday, W Z Howard,
5 Shearer, NJ p Shearer,
D Campbell, ST Strother,
T Sheeran, VIM Gieller,
+ Barber. Ell forney, :
A Lenze, ALeuderman,
+ Lueker. RC Schlessner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26

Frank Jaymes gives written guar
sutee with all watch work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-26

Care must be taken to avoid baking powders made
from alum Such powders are sold cheap, because
they cost but few cents per pound Not ony
will they spoil the cake, but alum IS corro-
siyc acid which taken in food means injury to health
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
BREWERS ASK RELIEF.
Reduction of the Tax on Beer will
Be Attempted at the
Coming Session.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 13-A reduc-
ton of the beer tax will probably be a
part of the Republican programme at the
next session of Congress. The ways and
means committee was authorized at the
last session to sit during the recess and
recommend notifications Of the war rev.
enue law. 1t is generally understood
that the beer men, who have been paying
about $30,000000 per year toward the
cost Of the Spanish war and its conse-
quences, in addition to their old rate of
payment. will get some concessions IN the
new legislation.
The tax on beer actually collected by
the treasury was $67, 673, 301 in the fiscal
year 1899 and $72,762,O1O in the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1900, without TAX
ing special taxes into account The
brewers have been protesting all along
that the sum assessed was an excessive
amount to take from one industry, and
they are likely to get some relief this
winter
The entire increase in taxes made by
the war revenue act which advanced the
rate from 81 per barrel to $1.85, will not
be wiped out. Such change as is made
will probably be in the form Of increas-
ing the rebate. If the rebate, for in
stance, were made 80 per cent. of the
tax, instead Of ~ per cent, the net
tax would fall to $40 per barrel. The
number Of barrels on which the tax was
paid last year was 39,330, $40. At the
rate Of $40 per barrel. the revenue
would amount to about $55,000,000, and
the brewers would be relieved of ST.
500, 900 Of the taxes paid last year.
Secretary Gage is not likely to recon-
mend the abolition of all the war-rev-
enue taxes, nor even of all those outside
Of beer. The stamp taxes on proprie-
tary articles have proved source of
considerable annoyance, and have not
yielded much revenue. The receipts un-
der schedule B fell from $5,219, 1877 in
1899 to $4,54S,293 in 1900 A deter
mined effort by the druggists and others
interested throughout the country might
secure the repeal Of this entire schedule.
The chances are not quite so favorable
for the repeal of the other stamp taxes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
WHAT SUNSHINE DOES.

grapevine hung by an apple bough,
The grapes were red and the apes green;
Each fruit was healthy and promised now
A rich, ripe fulneSs of tint and TASTE
When August came with its hot, hot haste,
harvest of wealth to giean.
But grapes and apples, and children, too,
AT first have tempers but immature;
And, red or green, they are sometimes blue,
And harsh or surly or full OF tears;
Till waning weeks or expanding years
UnripeneSS have come to cure.
The grapes thus gibed at the apples green,
Too proud and vain of their gliStening red:
''You're knurly, bitter, and hard and mean,
leaves.
To hang beside you our spirit grieves,
Such ugly fruit" they said.
The apples answered: You hypocrites,
Your reds lie on the face of it.
You think you're clever, you think you re
wits:
We know. although we are not WISE
That we, as we are, can be used for pies;
You're no use-not a bit'
So words ran high, and tall sunfower,
Upon them turned q rebuking face:
The grapes and apples began to cover;
Hes going to scold,' they said;
Hes mostly jolly, and we're afraid
He'll speak of our disgrace
The sunfower couldn't be cross for long:
His Princeton features soon yelled Il smile;
Your use of language is quite too strong,
You talk too fiercely and talk too much,
You need the Sunshine's caressing touch;
Keep STILL and wait awhile"
Cynthia Westoyer Alden in Success.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
WHALE BONE sUMMERHCUsE.
Novel Structure Erected on SulIi-
vans Island.

vans Island.
Capt. John III. Deyereaux has refused
an offer of $500 for the jawbope of a
whale which was killed in the harbor Of
Charleston, S. c., about fourteen years
ago. The jaws measure II feet each.
and are used as a grand entrance to a
summerhOuse on Sullivan's island made
of the bones from the whale The house
IS prettily arranged, and vines which COW
er 1t give it a most handsome appearance
Tea was served in this little house the
other afternoon, and the fact was brought
out then that Capt Devereaux had re-
fused the offer for the home. The whale
was considered the largest OF its kind
that ever drifted to Southern waters.
Capt. DevereauX is the supervising ar
Chitect for the government at Charles
ton, and it was his idea to build the ar
Dor with the most artistic effect Back
of the main entrance the ribs have been
put up as a covering and a support for
the vines, and the large bone of the
whales tail is used as the throne seat in
the arbor.
The bones are thoroughly bleached and
superstitious negroes who have to pass
that portion of the island on moonlight
nights go by at Il double speed. There is
something about the gaunt object which
lmparts terror to the ignorant negroes
There is a seating capacity for twenty
five persons in the whalehouse, and the
vertebrate of the spinal column form the
main seats.-BaltimQre Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Itaiy-Her Progress as Nation.

Those who compare Italy with the
most progressive countries in Europe, es
tablishing parallels between what in late
years has been done in Germany, Eng
land and France, and the correspond
ing results in the peninsula, do not take
the starting point Italy was so behind
the others that, of course, even running,
she cannot yet claim to have reached
those who have continued their way SIM
ply walking. Forty years ago she did
not exist, and out of worse than nothing,
through revolutions and wars. she has
with sudden ambition made herself a
which, although belonging to the same
race, had become through centuries of
separation, almost heterogeneous Inter
national Monthly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Crooked Houses Built in Holland.

There are many buildings in cities in
Holland which were originally and un-
instance, not far from the Hotel Vieux-
Doelen, where the delegates to the peace
conference stayed, there is an extension
being built to one of the churches, and al
though the walls are not yet completed,
they lean outward more than twelve
inches. Another instance Of this is found
in some of the corner houses. whose walls
lean out over each street. In many cases
new houses are evidently put up to match
the houses alongside. Strangely enough,
though, there are comparatively few
cases on record of collapse.-Pearson' s
Weekly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17

She would not make a conquest of him
again, she knew it perfectly; he had es-
capped from her chariot wheels for all
time.
Then I suppose this is the last time
YOU will be likely to see me?p she said
shaking hands in goodhy.
Il suppose So he answered But to
himself he said that the last time he
had ever seen her had been mine years
ago.
Mrs. Maxwell looked up inquiringy as
he returned to her.
Amused yourself, dearest?" she said
innocently
81 shall be amused tomorrow" replied
Maxwell, when [ can laugh at myself.
Tonight, somehow. I cannot
And Mrs. Maxwell, understanding,
was content
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
No Fear of Being Great.

.'It is time to dismiss the craven fear
of being great to recognize the place
in the world which God has given us,
and to accept the responsibilities which
it devolves upon us in behalf of Chris
tian civilization"
These are the words Of Rev. Josiah
Strong in his new book, Expansion"
The work is really one of the most
interesting on this subject so much dis
cussed in this campaign. Attention is
called to the astonishing development
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
a New Game.

Tether ball is in high vogue. 1t af-
1t IS played by means of pole nine feet
long, to which a rope and tennis ball are
attached. Two play the game; one hit
ting the ball with a tennis racket in one
direction. while the other hits it III an cp-
posite direction. Whoever succeeds in
winding the rope entirely around the top
of the pole has won the game.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Stopping Trains.

A train travelling at the rate of sixty
miles an hour can be brought to stand
still in 400 yards, at fftvfve miles an
hour in $40 yards, fifty miles in 275,
forty-fve in 22O, forty in $50, thirty-fve
in 135, and thirty in 100 yards.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
SNOW ON THE RIO GRANDE.
Weather in the Southwest Remark
ably Cold for the Season

Austin, Tex, Oct. 13.-There was a
heavy fall of snow in the region along
the Rio Grande river border about 300
miles southwest Of here. The weather
in that section is remarkably cold for
this season of the year and the snow re-
manned on the ground for some time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Mortgages decreased .......... 4
Business Nearly Doubled.

The business done at the banks of
the United States in 1895, according to
Bradstreets, was $53, 028,000,O0O. This
was increased to 500, SOB, 100000 in
1899 calendar year,. These figures tell
their own story as to the amount of
business done in this country. 1t is
the difference of depression and that
of prosperity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Fleece Wool Higher.

Ohio fleece. wool was worth ,o cents
in the Boston market in 1895 and 1896
just prior to the election Of Mckinley
in 1896. 1t is worth so cents to-day
Protection did it, but Mr.. Bryan says
81 am in favor of free wool"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Charles Fargo Dead.

Chicago, H. Oct. 13.-Charles Fargo,
second vice-president Of American Ex-
press company and an old resident Of
Chicago, died here today.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Sheep Doubled in Value.

Ohio sheep have risen in value from
Sill in 1895 to S3.71 in 1900. Mr..
Bryan favors free wool and hard times
for wool growers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
Rubber Heels.

India-rubber heels on shoes, decreasing
the fatigue of marching, will soon be
adopted by the French army.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17
In Mr.. Bryar,'s State.

Values have increased in Nebraska,
since 1896, as follows
Per cent.
Hogs, increase ......e..........4 40
Beef, increase ..........,...... go
= Corn, increase .................1 10
Land, increase .................2 20
Household goods, increase. $500. 20
Savings bank deposits, increase. 80
All property, increase. ..........75
y
On the other hand there has been the
following reduction:
Per cent
Mortgages decreased .............. DC
And the record runs the same through
all states under McKinley's Protection
and Prosperity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17

With all grain, animals and other
farm products higher in price, it is no
wonder that the farmers of this country
have little use for Bryanisn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-17

Of energy which has subdued the con.
tinent and which to-day makes us the
most forceful and resourceful nation
of the world
He says sit is quite too late to ask
whether we will expand. We are al
ready expanded"
"Our policy should be determined, nos
by national ambition, nor by CONNER
cial considerations, but by our duty to
the world in general and to the Fill
p1nos in particular. / know of
no witness who has had personal OBJ
servation of the Filipinos who declares
them capable of self-government. 1t
is the TagalOgs who have been in arms
against the United States but
they constitute only one-ffth Of the
population. In many prov
inces there was absolute anarchy and
from all sides came petitions for pro-
lection and help
do we owe no protection and help
to these four-ffths against the one
fifth? One other question 1 would like
they kindly explain why it is that
Americans with the traditions and in
heritance Of Anglo-Saxons, and with
the experience Of freemen are incapable
Of governing one-tenth of their num-
Der of Filipinos, and cannot even at
tempt it without sacrificing the Repub-
lie and losing their own liberties, while
q tribe of Malays, who have neither
the inheritances or experience of free
men, can create republic and success
fully govern, not only themselves, but
also four times their number Of undis.
ciplined tribesmen.''
Democracy's Trouble with Farmers.
Mr. Bryan and his followers are hay
ing a hard time to convince the farm.
ers that they are worse off in 1900 with
sound money and protection than they
were in 1896, with free trade law In
operation and the shadow of free silver
impending.
A general comparison of articles of
farm consumption and farm production
between the years 1896 and 1000 COM
pletely disproves the Bryan theory.
In the item of farm animals alone,
the farmers are worth five hundred
million dollars more than they were in
Democratic days. The table printed
below, which is from the reports Of the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture, is worth study:
Total value of farm animals
1896 ......... 1,727, 926, 1884
1900 2,212, 756,S7S
Divided into appropriate groups, the
increase is still more strikingly shown:
Value of horses and mules
1896 qOUo,o44,o45
1900 .................. ll0,6S6,o34
Values Of all cattle
1896 $S72, 1888, 961
1900 1864, POS, see
Value Of sheep
1896 .............. $65, 167, 1856
1900 122,665, 91a
With all grain, animals and other
farm products higher in price, it is no
wonder that the farmers of this country
have little use for Bryanisn.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-17

Waldorf with a Tammlny man. that Mckinley would win. Bell & Co.,, for q customer, offer $12,OOO against 5000 on Mckinley. The rise in the odds favor able to Mckinley began ten days ago when Louis V. Bell laid SlO0,0OO to $5o,- 00O on the republican candidate. Dur ing the past week these bets have been offered in Bell X Cos office: Sl5,OOO to 5000 that Bryan would not carry In diana, Illinois and Kentucky; taken; a proposition of $3OOOO to $10,0O0 on the same ground. not taken: 5000 to S2.509 that Mckinley would carry Illinois, re- fused
Arizona republican., 1900-10-17

1 allure of a very small amount of mon ] ey. treat his ed Whea. in a manner 1 that will insure his crop against an 1 attack of this fungus. He needs for l this operation four things: Blue stone l or copper sulpIate. d good quality of 1 lime some large vessels which will hold water. such as tubs or barrels, and a ! place to spread his Whea. out to dry when h. is through treating it. The operation is Gs foIows: One l pound Of copp-- sIIphdte is dissolved in 24 gallons of water. The seed is soaked in this solution for twelve hours after which the liquid is drained off, and the seed is again soaked for ten minu,es in lime water made by s,akinE one pound of lime in tn gallons of water. After drying the wheat can be soWn at any time without any danger from the effect of smut.
 The process tabuiated is as follows: l. Soak seed for l2 hours in cOpp=r
 sulphate solution.
 ?. Soak seed for five to len minutes in lime water.
 2. Dry the seed.
 f Sow the seed.
 The only object in drying is to facil- itate the scattering of the wheat Where the acreage is rnan and rnt sowing done by hand, the dry;G5 an be dispensed win
 Enough of both copper suiphate and lime solutions should be rsed to thor oushly wet the grain. Filing the wheat on a barn floor and sprinkling it with the soIuJions will not give the desired results. IL is better to fill d barrel two
 
 and then pour in enough nr the solution to more than cover the seed. The bar rels can be arranged with d plug near the bottom, by means of which .ha liquids can ba drawn off at the proper time and used again in the treatment of another batch of wheat.
 This method If treatment with cop per sulnhate and lime solutions is the one commonly practicsd and usually recommended fer the prevention of "stinkiuE smut" If handled according to the directions given above, there need b. no fear from this disease. In this work, as in all others, the farmer should be thoughtful and clean in his operations. After the wheat is created it should not be put back in smutty sacks. nor in bins which have had smutty wheat in thsm, without first destroying rhe smut. This can be done by treating both sacks and bin with a copper sulphate solution of twice the strength quoted above. or by thorough Q ly soaking with boiling water. The seedsr should also be thoroughly cleaned and the box and cups treated with either boiling water or a strong solution of copper sulphate. It must be constantly borne in mind that copper sulphate is poison. Care should. therefore. Ee taken that chick ems and stock be not allowed to eat the treated wheat.
 There is practically no danger in planting in ground which produced d smutty crop the previous year. If clean seed is planted, no snUt will be raised.
 There are many other species of smut. and doubtless some of them do considerable injury in Arizona; but this hint is intended to cover the question of "stinkins smut" only. h. deed. botanists recognize two species of 's-,in1ing smut" but the treatment given above will destroy both.