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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
NO MORE BIG CITIES.
improved Rapid Transit Will Be tho
Municipal Solvent.


Municipal Solvent.
In an effort to picture the future Of
great cities as afflicted by the devel-
opment of rapid transit, Mr.. H. G.
Wells contributes to the London Fort
nightly Review a fascinating article
on the England of 200 A. D. 1t is the
second of a series of serious scientific
anticipations, the first of which placed
the speed of railway journeys for
the near future at 100 mile or more
an hour, and of omnibuses, cabs, ETC.,
at 80 miles or more.
Mr. Wells believes that the inf1u-
ence of this rapid transit will be not
to condense population, but to spread
it out all over the land Huge towns
and cities will all but disappear, and
the inhabitants will Detake themselves
to the country again. Hitherto the
great cities have been confined. he
points out, within radius of about
eight miles from the centre; horse
traction and bad train services have
compelled it, Soon the radius will be
80 miles.
"And is it too much" asks Mr..
Wells, mot expect that the available
area for even the common daily toilers
of the great city of the year 1000 will
have radius very much larger than
that? Now, circle with radius of
80 miles gives an area of over 2S00
square miles, which is almost quarter
that of Belgium"
The social equivalent of the season
ticket holder, will, he suggests, have
an available area with a radius of over
100 miles. or almost the size of Ire
land. Indeed, it is not too much to
say that the London citizen of the
year 1000 A. D. may have choice of
nearly all England and Wales south
of Nottingham and east of Exeter as
his suburb, and that the vast stretch
of country from Washington to AL
! bany will be all available to the active
citizen of New York and Philadelphia
before that date
Mr.. Wells picture is indeed delight
full. He gives Englishmen London
city Of a sort, a Lancashire Yorkshire
city, and a Scotch city, consisting
chiefly of business premises. while the
whole of Great Britain will be dotted
over with houses very different from
the N ,dern "villa" each in it's spa
cious garden. 1t will be much less
monotonous, Mr. Wells says. There
will be more life and more character.
and each district will grow in its own
particular way The postofice will de
liver nearly everything that every
household wants.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
A Stunning Dust Cloak.

Batiste seems an odd material for a
dust cloak, but it is correct for a wrap
in warm weather and on smart occa-
sions. Each of these delicate garments
has collar of colored silk or prune
satin. Pomegranate pink. turquoise
blue, orange, copper red are some of
the tints chosen. While silk mohair is
the material of smart dust cloak in
tended to be worn on coaching expe-
dition. 1t has a smart collar of mossy-
green silk, with a very heavy rib, and
has turned-up cuffs of the same.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
Great Demand for victorian Coins.

There is great demand in England
for Victorian coins during the present
year. In the dockyard cashiers off,
ces at Woolwich Arsenal and else
where large quantities are being put
in circulation. and it is believed that
the men employed in government es-
tablishments will make profitable bar
gain by selling the coins received in
payment for their services to the
bidders.-New York Sun.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
Maraelline Glace.

A serious rival to silken gauze, Lib
erty silk and chiffon, sheer tissues in
great favor, is the new silken fabric
offered for use as empiecements, yokes
and chemisettes. 1t Is almost as ten
der and soft as null. but has a ius-
trous sheen, with glistening surface.
This proves immensely becoming to
the majority of women. 1t smartens
up toilet which would otherwise be
q dull black. The new silk is used as
a chemisette, and also for undersleeves
when such are worn. Slender young
girls wear folded belts of the same
glistening material. 1t is as cool as
sea foam in appearance.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

Manton waist illustrated exemplifies
one of the best forms and is in every
way desirable. The model is Beatrice
cloth, in a soft pastel shade of tan,
rows of machine stitching. but the
style is equally appropriate for French
flannel, Henrietta, albatross and the
like, and for taffeta and other waist
silks, as we'll as for cotton. cheviot,
Madras and linen; but when made
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
DEFICIENT EDUCATION.

I'm really sorry for the man
Who's bred to idleness.
He passes through lifes little span
A picture Of distress.
Alas, he may not even know
What joy it is to shirk,
He is indeed a man of woe
Who hasn't learned to work.
Bat sadder is the busy one
Who hurries through this life
And never stops to think of fun
Amid the bustling strife.
he is the mournfullest of men-
You see him every day
Who feels like loafing now and then,
But doesn't know the way.
Washington Star.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
Tho First and Second Men Had No Chance

The First and Second Men Had No Chance
Gentlemen" remarked a third man.
81 don't like to compete in fish stories
because am not fisherman, but I'll
take the liberty of telling you that
when | lived IN Texas l had friend
who went out fishing one morning and
when he returned he had wagonload
of fish and he claims that when he
went out before day he went to what
he thought was his favorite fishing
place. He began operations, thro1;ng
out his line and pulling in fish as
fast as he could move When day
broke he had a wagonload and could
find no creek at all. Upon investiga-
tion he discovered that he was half a
mile from the creek and that he had
been fishing in the fog. Macon Tele-
graph.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
The Battlementso of Bolero.

A modish bolero is extended down.
ward in front in "battlement' tabs. It
can then be cut up sharply under the
arms. for the long front aspect is Sc
cured. The battlement tabs are now
preferred to a rounded or ovoid finish.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
A BLADE OF GRASS.

Tall, slender blade of grass,
Bending and swaying:
Now standing motionless.
Now, as if praying
Bowed to the earth you are
Eobbing and shaking,
Reused from your grief at last.
Quivering and quaking.
Stilled now, your wild distress
Silently heaving.
N,othed b. winds soft caress
Joyously waving.
New York Sun
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18
Boys Shirt Waist. .

The stronglymade, well-fitted shirt
waist that can be relied upon to with
stand the typical boys wear is a gar.
ment that is always in demand. The
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

New York City.-Russian styles have
taken an accepted place and bid fair
to continue their popularity for many
months. The tasteful yet simple May
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

There have been but nine chief JUS
.ices in England during the last lao
years.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

J. S. Parker, Fredonia, N. Y, Says: "Shall
not call on you for the 800 reward, for be-
lieve Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any case
of catarrh Was very bad" Write him for
particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

The military effect on dresses for
children is tho correct thing for
SDring
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not spot, streak
or give your goods an unevenly dyed appear
ance. Sold by all druggists.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

There is one admirable thing about the
leader of an orchestra. He always faces
the music
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

There are thirty-four cheese factories in
the State of Washington.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer 50 trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. R. II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

1t doesn't take horsewoman to drive a
bargain.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-07-18

Three thousand marriages are performed
every day all over tx world.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
CHINESE SITUATION.
It Ii Again Becoming Complicated
and a Settlement Is Remote.
HOSTILlTIES NAY SOOy Be RENEWED
Appearances Indicate That Chinas I'm.
movable Obstinacy IL to Gain Time-Em-
peror Urged to Promote the Men
Foreigner Desire Executed.

London, Feb. 15.-The Tien Tsin
correspondent of the Standard, wiring
yesterday, says: "The situation in
Pekin is again becoming complicated
and the prospects Of a settlement are
more remote than ever. 1t is reported
that the signature Of the Chinese
plenipotentiaries to the peace condi-
lions are not in correct form. 1t is
believed that Sir Ernest Mason Satow
will take decisive early action. Count
Won Waldersee is reported to have
sent an ultimatum to the imperial
court. All appearances indicate that
China's immovable obstinacy is mere
~ intended to facilitate the active
preparations she is making for a re-
newal Of hostilities in the spring.
No official communication has been
yet made to the foreign ENJOYS by
the Chinese plenipotentiaries On be-
half of the court, but it is known that
during the last three days four dis
patches from the court have been re-
ceived. At present the negotiations
are no further advanced than they
were at the meeting when the Chi
nese plenipotentiaries agreed to the
death of Prince Chuang and Yu Hsien.
Several memorials have been pre-
scented to Emperor Kwang Su urging
him to refuse further negotiations
and to promote those whom the for
eigners desire executed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Case Would Honor It,

Among the names mentioned as
likely to be among those Of the new
railroad commission that Of J. B.
Case oithis city is being frequently
suggested. There is little doubt that
II Mr.. Case will accept 1t he can have
have . position as railroad commits
sioner or anything else in the gift OF
the state administration for no one
man has done more to make Republi.
success certain or has given more
time, effort and money to the party,
He has not only asked no Office but
has refused more than one that would
be delight to most men, He has
worked for Republicanlsm and Kansas
advancement, With his wide &C.
qualntance with men and measures
he would make a model railroad COM
missioner and would honor the state
and himself in that place. 1t would
be good thing to select sometimes
d man who Ia not seeking office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Topeks's Brave Men.


Lawrence Journal: What those
Topeka heroes are capable Of doing
was well exempliied by the courage
Gus attack they made on the saloons
Of Topeka. On Saturday, Sunday
and Monday there was gathering IN
hot footed haste, shrill cries to arms,
and such an awakening as the capital
city has not seen since General Art2
in bis infantry coat and cavalry
psnties called the dogs Of war to de.
fend the citadel Of Populism against
the advancing hordes Of republicans.
Brsvely Is heroes walk to the mar
tyr's death these valiant men went
forth and Ia the fastness Of their re-
treat they issued command to the
saloons to close! Was ever Drawer
deed on bloody field? Did ever man
see more sublime courage or witness
more undaunted valor' The sturdy
intrepitity Of these men can hardly be
understood. 10 the first place, they
knew that IL the joints declined to
close, there would either be trouble,
or they. the smashers, must turn tail
and run. II they did close, there
would be nothing left in town to
drink but drug store whiskey. 1t
was a fearful risk they were taking,
and only those who are familiar with
the difficulties to be encountered
whea seeking drink in Topeka can
comprehend the danger. The unim-
portant fact that the joints had all
been closed by woman three days
before the bold men smashers peeped,
cuts no ice. This fact may be urged
by envious men OF less courage in
order to detract from the glories
achieved by the Topeka warriors, but
il will not avail. II the saloons had
been there, they would have smashed
Lhem. 1t wasn't their fault that Mrs.
Nation had forced them to hike out
several days before the bold men Of
Topeka donned the ochre and went
IN the war path.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

1.-The Republican party has quill
trying to compete with the Populis,
party on its own grounds. The Re-
publican party has no cheap panacea
for all political ills. 1t has no prop
osition for abolishing poverty by leg
islatiou, for giving everybody every.
thing, for producing property with
out labor, for making some.
thing out Of nothing. 1t recognizes
but one method for material success,
and that Is the old, old method Of
honest, earnest individual effort.
That unfortunately, does not always
bring success, but in the experience
Of six thousand years it is the only
method that has yielded practical re.
suits. - H. F. Mason.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Judge Nicholson's Views.

There is one thing about Judge
Nicholson that exacts admiration
when he says a thing he means it and
when he does a thing he does not 60
half way. In 1896 he cast his vote
for Bryan. "But couldn't stand for
him this time said the Judge last
week, "and my vote went to Mckin-
ley, | am an American and like
many others, could not indOrse the
un-Amcrican principles set forth by
Brysn'sparty. The cry imperialism
was simply catch.penny scheme to
catch the dissatisfied. It's against
the grain Of the loyal Americans to
stand by any such principles as Bry-
an advocated. The Democratic con-
gressmen empowered Mckinley to act
as he did and now they should stand
by him instead Of acting as they have
done, and disgusting even members
Of their own party No more Bryan
for me-" And the Judge has thou.
sands d Democrats on his side in this
position,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
THE TRAvSvAAL WAR.



London, Feb. 15.--The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Kitchener, dated Pretoria, Feb
ruary IA; Our troops are now en-
gagged with Christian Dewet's force
north of Philipstown, which we hold,
Dewet having crossed the Orange river
at Iand drift, apparently moving
west. French. reporting from point
25 miles southeast of Ermelo, states
that large force of the enemy is be-
ing driven on to Pet Retief, their eff
forts to break back having so far been
frustrated. The lnniskillings charged
the enemy, who left five killed and
six wounded on the ground. Ten
Beers were captured and there was
a large capture of wagons, carts and
cattle. Our casualties were one killed
and five wounded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
League Of American WheeImen,

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.--The twenty.
first annual session of the National
Assembly of the League Of American
Wheelmen began here yesterday with
Is delegates in attendance. President
Conway W. Sans, Of Baltimore, oc-
cupied the chair. The business of the
morning session consisted Of the read.
ing of reports and election of Off
GERS. The secretary's report stated
that the membership had decreased to
less than one-half that of last year.
Horatio s. Earle, Of Detroit, was elect.
ed president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

A pretty story comes down from
Lawrence. When one Of the students
there was taken with the smallpox NO
professional nurse could be secured
Tor him. His sister. girl Of II, at.
tending school at some eastern col
lege, learned Of his illness and that
no one was with him, and immediate
" started for Lawrence. Arriving
there she installed herself as her
brothers nurse. He recovered, al.
though his face was horribly SCARED,
and then the girl took the disease
She is well now and there is not A
mark on her face to tell where the
fingers Of the dreaded scoarge
touched the fair skin. That is one Of
the rare cases where Things Hap.
pened As They Ought To.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

A bill providing that attorneys ap-
pointed by the courts to take the
cases Of poor defendants shall be paid
by the county Is about to become a
law. Hereafter there will be a rush
Of defendants to plead poverty, Does
not the county foot enough fool costs
in court cases now
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Gov. Stanley Successes.

In the transactions Of the legisla'
ture Gov. Stanley has not Jared SC
badly. He has sought to secure sen
sible, honest legislation and the state
respects him for II. He has endeavored
to have the Legislators represent their
constituents and has accomplished
much along that line. And the legis-
lature has listened to him. He has
got all the appropriations he asked
for. His conditional pardonlaw is on
the road to passage. He has got his
railroad law, which was by far the
most vital Of all public measures and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

which will make his administration
stand out strong as the friend Of the

which will make his administration
stand out strong as the friend Of the
Kansas people. His recommendation
providing for the deposit Of state
funds, the state to receive the inter-
est on such funds, will 60 through.
His arbitration and Cancellation bill,
in the interest Of labor, has passed
the house and will no doubt 20
through the senate. His anti.fusion
election bill, which means 80 much
for the paciication Of Kansas politics,
and which will make Stanley strong
with the people, will be enacted into
law, His bill giving trainmen the
right the vote away from home and
have their votes counted Is almost .
law now. His Recommendation for
the appointment Of q commission to
revise The tax laws will 60 through
without any trouble. His suggestion
that the state pay off the old Qusn.
trell raid claims and save its honor
will be carried out. And, not the
least, bis recommendation that ap-
preparations be kept down is being
followed,
So, after all, Governor Stanley is
getting several things through, prob.
ably more than any other Kansas gov
ernor was able to do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Teaching Kansas Anarchy.

One life has been sacrificed as the
result Of the insane advice Of Mrs.
Nation and her followers. 1t was ex-
pected that such would be the end OF
her CRUSADE" and the probabilities
are that more lives will yet be lost
before good sense reigns again.
The teachings Of Mrs. Nation lead
to anarchy. When she and lot Of
Topeka's cranks took a score Of Wash.
burn college boys last Sunday and
went about town smashing windows,
breaking into cold storage plants and
otherwise acting in the mobspirit
that animated them they did more
than all the saloons in the town to
weaken the power Of law. Joints and
saloons are bad enough but they do
not exist without permission. There
is law enough to close them at any
time the people say SO. The doctrine
that any one can take club and 60
out smashing anything he does not
like is anarchy pure and simple. 1t
is the essence Of lawlessness and is a
disgrace to the community that al.
lows it--no matter whether the Of.
fender Is a jointist or a retormer.
Kansas has for TWO years been win
ming fair name before the world. 1t
is too bad that 1t should be SO weak
as to allow headstrong old woman
lacking in good sense to make it
again ridiculous.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

The Emporia Gazette prints onl
one piece Of poetry year and select
this as the one for the present season
1t is suggested by the return Of Brit
ish veterans to England:
Oh, all the ships are coming home!
But I've no ship to meet
Now all the lassies see their lads
But I've no boy to greet.
And all the tales that I've saved up
I've nobody to tell,
An angel cannot play the harp
And see a joke as well.
| am tired Of being proud Of him,
And feeling glad he died,
If only might have him back
I'd throw away my pride,
Icould have spared him for week,
And borne 1t with smile,
But life goes on and on and on,
And death lasts such while.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

This from the K. G. journal ought
not to excite any nervousness: "In-
spired BY the fact that Mr.. Carnegie
had given large sums to Libraries in
Emporia and some towns in Okla.
homa, the library committee at lola
wrote to the great philanthropist ask
ing for donation. And Carnegie
plunged the iron into Iola's soul by
responding that he never gave to
small towns" Little towns like lola
ought not to expect to enter the same
class with Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
What a beautiful specimen

What beautiful specimen Of the
professional reiormer at so much a
day the Rev. Mr.. Rankin is! He in
duced old Mrs. Nation to 60 on a
lecturing tour while he raked in the
door receipts, thinking that she would
draw big crowds, in Iowa, Illinois
and elsewhere. Instead she drew no
crowds, the people would not turn
out, and Rankin instead Of standing
BY her, according to reports, deserted,
leaving her to her own devices.
Rankin will probably come back to
Kansas and reform some more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
a Fortune tor . Seal on .Chnnrr.

New York, Feb. LA seat on the
stock exchange is reported to have
been sold for $1,000 to some person
whose name the officials of the ex.
change have not yet divulged. This
is the highest price on record, the
nearest TO it being $4,000, which was
paid last month.
The drug store Of Fred Z. Townley
and two general merchandise stores
at Grove Springs, Mo-, were destroyed
By fire yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

Q. +. Scott proposes to print in a
single volume the Kansas Day club
speeches Of the past ten years. They
touched the high spots in Kansas
'oratory during that period and will
make very interesting and valuable
volume.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Challenge for an Automeb,,. Ma.

New York, Feb. 16.-The Automo.
bile Club Of America issued a chal-
lenge to the world yesterday for an
endurance race from New York to
Buffalo. The race is to take place the
last week in August or early in Sep
TENDER. Automobiles Of every ma.
iion are invited to participate. The
course is trife over $50 miles. The
maximum speed allowed is Is miles an
hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

MRS. Nations manager, Rankin,
has been shipped in the face by an.
other woman" remarks the Wichita
Eagle with q sarcasm thai is highly
appreciated In Wichita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
A Lesson in Grammar.
eacher--Parse Nation.

Teacher--Parse Nation.
First Pupil-Nouu, proper caper,
eminiue gender, hot number, active
person, possessive case. possesses
Ratchet.
Second Pupil-No; verb; transit
tive, regular terror, active voice, de-
structive mood, present tense, first
person.
Third Pupil-0bjective case, be-
cause she objects to joints.
Fourth Pupil--Nation is a sentence,
itrshe is the whole thing. -[Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Cole May Succeed Tomllp.ou.

Topeka. Kan, Feb. 16.--J. B. Tom
lnson, warden Of the Kansas state
prison, was here Friday TO see Gov.
Stanley. 1t is said Tomlinson is tired
Of the position and that he will re-
sign and be succeeded by George +.
Cole. auditor Of state.