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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
A Tale Of Two Stores.

Last spring two stores in the same
line OF business were started In Abb.
lene.
One merchant began with four
clerks. He "did not believein advertis-
ing" He had a $4,000 stock and did
not spend IS telling the people be had
it. He was going to-" let the store speak
for ITSELF" He painted the sidewalks
Of town with many huge signs adver.
ti-ing people to go to Blanks" but
Instead Of taking the advice people
Especially those whose sidewalks
were disfgured) were displeased at
this sort Of advertising and took pains
to pass by on the other side. Last
week be packed up bis $4,000 stock
and moved it away. He did not do
business enough while here to pay
clerk hire. Toward the last one
clerk was enough.
The other merchant did not, prob
ably, have nearly SO valuable stock
but his announcements, well written,
up-to-date and seasonable, appeared
in every paper in the city and at
times throughout the county. He
did not advertise extravagant.y but
he did it constantly and lived up to
all his statements. He never put q
mark on a sidewalk nor spent nickle
for haudbills. HA advertising was
oil in the newspapers. His store also
spoke for itself-and the public heard
it. He started with one clerk but his
business demanded two, then three,
and on busy days four besides him.
self have been needed. His business
has increased steadily and has been
success from the start, becoming one
Of the leading business houses Of the
city.
The same opportunity was before
both these merchants. The one who
failed has only his methods to blame;
the one who has succeeded did so be.
cause be kept in touch with the
public.
There are Others in this town from
whose business advancement might
be drawn similar lessons but these
instances are recent history.
Moral: A store should "speak for
itself" but in order for the public to
hear it, newspaper advertising is
necessary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Concordia Kanssn; II isn't alto.
gether a jug-handle affair All the
insanity is not caused by whiskey.
A young woman went crazy down in
Dickinson county, last week, because
Of religious frenzy. The preacher
who was the cause Of it ought to be
hanged, dead as a door nail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
Can't Move the Wheat,

There will DO some effect on rail.
roads earnings owing to the loss Of
transportation in corn aud one haul
on cattle. They are, however, just
now unable to handle the wheat that
is coming to market Along the Lin
coin branch in northwest Kansas tens
Of thousands Of bushels Of grain are
piled up on the open prairie awaiting
shipment. 1t is safe for no one can
steal 1t and the summer weather is
sure to DO fair. Tho elevators are
full and the roads are short Of cars
TO empty them. Scarcely a bushel Of
wheat will be wasted for the long dry
spell has given the farmers oppor-
tunity to thresh II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Manhattan Nationalist: The Mail
and Breeze had better hide out. In Q
column headed "What Kansas Towns
Are Famous for" 1t gives Abilene's
grounds for distinction as being the
largest merry.go-round factory in the
country, and doesn't say word
about j. r. Burton. Manhattan Ii
reported as being entitled to renown
by reason Of its having more citizens
with government jobs at Washington
than any other town in the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
HARRY C.LITTS,
AbiIene's Fashionable CIother,
Masonic Block

F. S. Savage, the advertising
manager Of the Santa Fe in Kansas
has been getting nice notices lately
on the strength of a report that he
had drawn claim in Oklahoma and
would establish home for disabled
newspapermen thereon. He cruelty
brands this as q falsehood and need
expect only harsh treatment here
after, A man who won't allow as
pleasant a fabrication as that to live
in order to please his friends cant
look for much sympathy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

W. 4. Curtis, the correspondent Of
the Chicago Record-Herald, now in
Norway, recently wrote an able ar.
ticle on Denmark butter and cheese
in which he mixed up c. Hansen who
makes pure culture for butter with
Hansen who makes culture for beer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Agricultural item in Concordia
Kansan. One Of the editors Of the
short-grass country advises the farm
ers Of that county to send to Italy
and get some macaroni seed, which
he thinks will stand the drouth, Why
mot plant cheese in the same hill, SO
we'll have q good thingP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Fort Scott will not accept Andrew
Carnegie's offer Of $4,000 for pub
lie library building under the terms
he imposes. The regular tax levy
was made last evening and only
the regular levy made for library
purposes. Under the Carnegie offer
the levy would have 10 be greatly in
creased, and it will be too late to ac-
cept his offer until next year. Per-
haps it is just as well that Andy did
not warm up to Abilene,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
THE CRACKER TRUST.
Independent Cracker Men to Fight
National Biscuit Company.
The AMERICAN ANTITRUST LEAGUE.
1t Confers with Knights Of Labor About
the Question Of Bringing Legal Action
Against the United States Steel
COmpany-Ohi0's Suit.

St. Louis, Aug. 13.-Representatives
of lis of the largest independent
cracker factories will meet in St.
Louis the last of September to form
an association similar to that Of the
wholesale grocers, their purpose be-
ing to fight the National Biscuit COM
pany, known as the cracker trust, col
lectively and throughout all parts of
the United States.
Hartwell B. Grubbs, manager of the
Union Biscuit company, of st. Louis,
sent out the original call for the
meeting. In his letter he stated that
it was to be social gathering"
during which the delegates could be-
come acquainted and discuss affairs
to their mutual benefit. The letter
stated clearly that no pool was in
contemplation or any regulation Of
prices.
Mr.. Grubbs said yesterday that the
plans adopted by the biscuit manu-
facturers would be not at all in line
with steps toward the formation Of
consolidation. 1--WE do not wish to
combine" he said. "But as the trust
Is fighting one Of US in certain ter
.ritory, the others will fight the trust
in some other territory"
The American Antitrust League.
Washington, Aug. la.-The joint
Trust league and district assembly
No. 66, of the Knights of Labor, held
another meeting last night to con-
slider the question Of bringing legal
action against the United States Steel
company. The members say they are
satisfied after conferences by tele-
graph and by letter with Frank S.
Monnett, of Ohio, and with local at
torneys, that there is ample evidence
available for successful issue against
the corporation. A special committee
will be appointed to present the mat
ter to Attorney General Knox with
a plea that he institute proceedings
against the trust under the Sherman
act. II these efforts fail, recourse
will be had to mandamus or other
proceedings to attain the object
sought. The committee will cooper
ate with individuals and associations
in other states where help is desired
in proceedings against the steel cor
poration. A contribution Of $500 to-
ward defraying expenses incident to
the proceedings to be begun was made
BY the Antitrust league.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Atchison Globe: 1t seems to be the
opinion Of women generally that John
Woods, who had first choice at land
in the big drawing, should have given
a bouquet to Miss Beals, spread out
his linen buster for her to walk on,
and given her first choice. The suf-
iragists will remind MIR. Woods that
bis mother was A Woman, but there
Is a difference between giving up a
seat in street car and giving up a
fortune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

"Pattlson for President" is a star.
Ing headline in todsy's papers. II il
means Charlie and he intends to get
votes the way he used to when he ran
for county treasurer, the other candi-
dates may as well pull out. There
won't be precinct left for them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
r,-htesn Buildlnrs Burned at Caddo.

Caddo, I. T., Aug. 1O.--Fire started
In the post office building on the
north side of Buffalo street and
spread to the new building Of G. B.
Green, then spread east to the corner
occupied by Arnold & Attoway, then
north to the residence of Mrs. P. L.
Russell. In all, IS buildings are gone,
with over 100000 loss. n&NtI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Newspaper men Of Saliua and juno
tion City always have in reserve at
least one item for dull day--some-
thing mean to say about Abilene
Topeka Capital.
And Abilene always has in reserve
for dull days a choice collection Of
compliments for Salina and junction
City, two Of the best and most pro.
gressive little cities in Kansas, both
apt and eager followers Of Abilene's
push and enterprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
Now that Carrie Nation is to be di.
vorced from David look out for some
lively marrying stories on her.
Seed Crops Benefited by Rains.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 1O.-Heavy rains
were reported last night as far west
as Hutchinson and Newton; over an
inch of water fell and in Usage coun-
ty az inches. In Shawnee county a
heavy rain fell, lasting nearly an
hour. Seed crops will be greatly
benefited and the situation for the
stockmen is greatly improved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

The Marion Record thus apologies;
1.-THE editor has been away from home
part Of this week, and this fact &C.
counts for the absence Of his Thoughts
this week." The crying need OF Kan
sas journalism is method by which
the editor can take vacation and
yet leave his Thoughts at home to get
out the paper Is usual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

The Chronicle is, Of course, per.
iectly entitled to include itself in the
James R. Woods class II it so pleases,
but before declaring the whole popu.
latiOn to be made up Of grabbers it
ought to give those who desire differ.
snt classification an opportunity to file
objections. A good many pretty
good people do not care to join Mr..
Woods company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

For Roadsids Forestry.


Miss Wayland Of Washington coun-
ty contributes to the Mail and Breeze
a timely plea for more trees along the
Kansas roadways. Think what a
beautiful drive it would be 10 Enter
prise were the fine line Of trees north
Of Enterprise extended to this city.
Miss Wayland says: The older
states not only have their mountains,
seashore and lake, but they have long
avenues, miles and miles long, OF
roadside trees; stately ash and maple,
and graceful, waving elm, whose
branches, 100 years old, meet across
the road, and form cathedral arches,
whose gothic lines and grateful shade
are among the greenest memories Of
all who have passed beneath them.
Kansas can never have lake and sea-
shore, but she can have roadside
trees. This gilt must come from the
farmer, and the work, to be system
attic, must be organized. Here and
there some farmer has roadside trees
growing along his whole road 'front.'
age, but, where one has this, there
are hundreds who have not. An oc-
casional farmer might become inter-
ested in such a scheme, and plant
trees, but, without concerted action,
he would lose his enthusiasm, and,
in a busy season, the trees would be-
come neglected and die. What is
needed all over the state Is an organi-
cation OF farmers for the advancement
Of roadside forestry. These societies
should have officers. stated meetings
and ironclad rules. One OF the
pledges should be the planting Of all
the road frontage owned by the farm
er, time being taken to water or re.
plant, each year, until miles Of thrift
ty, growing trees cover the state.
1t seems gigantic task, but after
the first three or four years the work
would be, virtually, completed. 1t
does not take very vivid imagina-
ton to see a picture Of the wonder
full beauty that miles and miles Of
forest trees along the roadside would
make. II the farmer CLEANS and har.
vests less for four or five years than
it takes to give his trees good start,
think how richly he and his children
and grandchildren will be repaid In
10 or Is years. No small item is the
additional money value his farm will
have from this wholesome planting
Of trees. We may, then, expect road
side blue grass, for the shade Of trees
cuts big figure in the spreading Of
this variety of grass.
Kansas, and the whole United
States, as never before is agitating
the question Of forestry, and II the
farmers should start an organization
and attempt this scheme, there Is no
doubt that they would obtain ma
terial aid from the state, through the
legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

jefferson City, NO., Aug. 10.-The
state library board is working hard
on the list of library and supple
mentary books from which the school
libraries are to be selected. This list
cannot be published and ready for
distribution until some time in Sep
tember.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Medicine Lodge, Kan. Aug. 1O.-Da-
vid Nation has brought sui. for d.
vorce against Mrs. Carrie Nation.
He alleges that her recent crusade
against saloons has brought ridicule
upon him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

The Indian Territory train robbers
thought their escapade was a great
joke. They will have several years
In jail to laugh over it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
THURSDAY, AUG. Is, 1901.

II it is just the same to Mr.. Santos
Dumont we will walk instead Of tax.
ing his balloon route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
They are New Patterns.
TheyFitLlke Custom Clothes.
They Are Well and Thor
oughly Made.
They Hold Their Shape.

Now the early bird takes
his pick Of our new Fall Suits.
They are all good. They
wouldn't be in the NEW
STORE if they were not.
But there is satisfaction in
picking from a new and we'll
selected stock.
Stripes and checks seem to
have found great favor with
fashion this fall. That's why
you will find such an attrac-
tive variety here.
Your boy will be happy
when he sees Harry's New
Suits.
See our Boys knee pants
at % and 800, good and
strong.
You may want a Trunk, a
nice grip. Can sell you a
good strong Trunk for So,
or a better one for $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Almost the entire business portion
Of Mercer, NO., was destroyed by fire
Thursday night, only one store BE-.
Ing left standing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
JF-To-DATE. ~ NJ
We Are Ready for The Boys
With Our New Fall Goods.

With complete line Of honest goods, all new and at
popular prices you will want to fit your boy out for school,
You want to buy cheap you possibly can All we ask
OF you is to give us trial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

A musician ought to enjoy the COM
pany Of the banjo be picks himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
SUGGESTED AMENDMENT.
Fire Marshal Believes His Authority
should Be Increased.

Chief Engineer r. w. Dutton Of the Dis
trict fire department has transmitted to
the District Commissioners a recommended
ton made to him by William o. Drew, the
fire marshal, that section Of article Of
the police regulations be so amended as
to enlarge his authority in the matter of
entering and examining business places.
Mr. Dutton says
THE fire marshal states that in his ex-
animation Of business places he Is restrict
ed by the existing regulations to entering
and investigating the cellars of such
places. Hetfs ofsthe opinion that not only
cellars, but also all upper floors Of business
houses should be opened to his inspection
and to that Of the officers of the depart
nent in order to facilitate the work Of the
department In the event Of fire. l therefore
recommend that the proposed amendment,
in the event Of its approval by you, be re-
ferred to the attorney for the District for
an opinion as to whether 1t Is in proper
form"
The recommendation Of the fire marshal
Is that section 4, article Q Of the police
regulations, be amended so as to provide:
''The chief engineer, the assistant chief
engineers, the foremen Of the several COM
panies of the fire department and the fire
marshal are hereby empowered to enter
the cellars and upper floors of all mercan-
tile houses tor the purpose of seeing that
all boxes, barrels. crates. bales, junk and
other goods and fixtures are SO arranged in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
Wants to See His Tax Bills,

]. Edw. Fowler OF 921 street northwest
has written to the District Commissioners
stating that he has been refused his tax
bills and asking by what authority the as
SCISSOR can decline to give a citizen his tax
bill that he may examine 1t before paying
the same. Mr.. Fowler says he called for
certain bill at the assessors office yester-
day and was refused. because he was not
ready to pay 1t. He wanted the bill, he
states, to see that he was not being as
sessed for parts Of lots that he had sold.
One of the clerks in charge, he declares
positively refused to allow him to examine
the BILL saying it was against the rule of
the office. He asks that the assessors Of
flee be required to furnish him the bill men
toned.
The rule Of not giving out complete tax
bills until they are paid. but substituting
them with memorandum bills upon request,
has been adopted as q part of the new sys-
tenn OF tax collecting in the District, as
described elsewhere In The Star today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
ONE YEAR IN OFFICE.
Commissioner mcfarland Receiving
Many CONGRATULATIONS.

Mr. Henry B. F. mcfarland today
completed the first year of his term as
District Commissioner. When he came to
his office this morning he found a number
of bouquets on his desk and throughout
the day he has been receiving congratula-
lions from friends and the officials of the
District departments.
Mr.. Mcfarland has had a particularly ac-
tive term of duty as Commissioner. I'M
mediately upon his appointment he ac-
copied the presidency of the District board
and assumed supervision of a number Of
the more important branches of the Dis
trict government, including the fire depart
ment, the health department., the public
schools, charities. electrical department, the
excise board, etc, and the other matters
not specified in the division Of duties but
which come under the attention Of the pres
ident OF the board. During his tenure of
office he has had the nomination Of the
new board Of education and the installation
Of the board of charities appointed by the
President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
Alleged Mail Frauds.

charles Herbert Blivens, charged with
violation OF section $3.50 OF the Revised
statutes OF the United States-using the
mails Tor fraudulent purposes-was brought
10 ms city this afternoon from Wisconsin
ana surrendered TO the United States mar
shai. An EFFORT will be made later during
the day to secure his release on bail.
1t is charged that the defendant sent out
circulars from an office he had a. o,h
street and Pennsylvania avenue describinr
an investment scheme, and setting forth
offers, 1t is stated, that 1t was not within
his power to meet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
without Foundation.

The rumor which was in circulation today
that two boys who were attending school
At q point beyond Seabrook. Prince
Georges county, Md. on the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad. had fought and that one
had killed the other proves to have been
without foundation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09

The Norris Peters Lithograph company
of this city had its annual meeting IN
Alexandria and elected Mr.. Daniel Fra
sier of this city president and treasurer
and Paul L. Webb secretary. for the ensuS
ing year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
Necessitates Change.

Justice Barnard Of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia will tomorrow
occupy a seat on the bench Of the Court Of
Appeals. because Of the absence of Chief
Justice Alvey. For this reason the arraign-
ments and sentences announced to occur
before Justice Barnard, In Criminal Court
No. /, at 10 o'clock In the morning will
not take place until after the Court Of APP
peals adjourns, at 2 o'clock in the after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
The Dependable Store' @22=2426=28 9TH and zoo

such cellars and upper floors as to give
free passageway to the fire department in
case Of fire"
Chief buttons suggestion that the mat
ter be referred to the attorney for the Dis
trict has been approved by the Commits
SiOnerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
Recommend. Rejection of Proposals..

Engineer Commissioner Beach has recon-
mended to his associates that all the pro-
posals for the sale of school sites In the
third and tenth school divisions be rejected
The prices asked, 1t is understood, are too
high to come within the appropriations at
the disposal of the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
On Ground. Of De.ertion.

Justice Hagner. in Equity Court No /,
late this afternoon signed decree granting
Peter Bingham q divorce from Lula Bing-
ham on the grounds Of desertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09

Illinois boasts OF a grandmother only
thirty years old. She was married when
fourteen. Last week her daughter, who
married when fourteen, became Q mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09

The Eastern Stars defeated the Eastern
Colts Tuesday by the score Of to 3. The
Stars would like to meet all teams aver
aging sixteen years. Address G. Sterne,
$40 Massachusetts avenue northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09

The Chester cup, at Chester, England,
yesterday, was won by two lengths by
Pierre Lorillard's David Garrick. at 10 to
l, ridden by Lester Reiff. Lady Penzance,
at to 2, was second and Stoccado, at 8
to 1, was third. Sixteen horses ran. The
victory of the American horse upset cal
culations.
The Badminton two-year-old plate, of
$1,000. won by Captain Ethelston's
chestnut FLY, The Duker, ridden by ].
Reif. Six horses ran.
Lester Reiff again had the winning mount
on Noel Fenwick's Casino which won
the Prince of Wales welter handicap plate
of 81 600 Seventeen horses ran.
]. c. Overs Lockings, with ]. Reif in
the saddle, won the race for the Com
bermore handicap plate Twelve horses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
WON BY BALTIMORE
Continued from Ninth Page,)

in III strokes, the drives and puts of the
successful contestants being unusually
strong and accurate Miss Todd came in
second, with a score of 100, and the other
contestants were closely punched. Among
those who played were Mrs. De Koven,
Mrs. Ellis. Mrs. Simpkins, Mrs. Legere,
Miss Boardman, Miss Hoy, Miss Jackson
and Miss Merriam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09

May Is has been fixed the date of the
launch Of the Independence, the Boston
boat built to defend the Americas cup, and
while Mr.. Lawson has intended 1t to be a
public affair, the question of public safety
has become so important that the chances
are that the yacht will be launched at
niob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-09
SUr1IERY FANS, Sc.

The balance OF those Importers Fans-no two
alike in this lot. We've had a great rush for
them This week. Remnant price OF Fans e.
worth loo, Ice aud zoe. ...........,,. &C.