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Zinc and Grinding make

Devoe and Reynolds Lead and Zinc
Paint wear twice as long as lead and
oil mixed by hand. /
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PAYS PER CENT. INTEREST ON ACCOUNTS SlOO AND
UPWARDS, SUBJECT TO CHECK
OFFICERS

SAMUEL FREEMAN
W. w. CUTLER Pres. n. 8
r. A. VAN GLIDER, Secy Treas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
FIGHTING A RAILROAD.


indianapolis. Ind, Jan. l0.-.Iudge
John II. Baker, of the United States
court, took a hand yesterday in the
blockade of the Midland railroad, on
the Grantham farm, in Montgomery
county, where the movement OF
trains have been hindered about a
week. Attorneys for the road ap-
peared in court and asked for re-
straining order against further block
aiding OF the trains. and Judge Baker
granted it. The tracks OF the road
have been torn up on the Grantham
farm by Sheriff Canine, who acted I'M
der writ Of ejectment. Some hot
headed young men from Ladoga took
a hand against the road and blew up
two bridges along the line. Grantham
and number Of his friends, armed
with shotglins and rifles, went to the
edges of his farm. where the road en-
tiers and leaves. ana hcld BACK men
sent by the company to repair the
track. They turned back freight and
passenger trains and have also him
dered the movement OF the mails
The mails have been carried TO the
edge of the farm and there taken In
wagons around the Graniham farm
and on TO Ladoga.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
IRRIGATION PROBLEM
The House Committee Listens to
Speeches on the Subject.
The SEMI.ARID REGIONS OF KANSAS
Conditions Underlying Territory Described
Secretary Hitchcock Submits State
ment Favoring Irrigation Vast Acre
age That Could BE Made Fertile.

Washington. Jan. ia very i'm
portant meeting of the public lands
committee was held yesterday at
which the question of reservoirs and
the sinking of artesian wells was dis
cussed. The principal speaker to ad-
dress the meeting was Representa-
tive Sutherland, of Nebraska, who
spoke in favor Of his project to appro-
pirate $4,000 for artesan wells for
experiment in his state. He Endorsed
the scheme establishing storage res
ervoirs and discussed the wisdom Of
making the desired Investigations.
Other members present were Repre-
sentatiyes Reeder. who has a similar
bill before the committee In behalf
Of Kansas, also Prof barton. OF the
geological survey, who Endorsed the
project and described the conditions
underlying the semi-arid regions of
Kansas and Nebraska. He thought
that II the necessary amount OF money
could be procured, water could be
found in any Of these localities.
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock
was to have been heard by the COM
mittee on the subject Of irrigation,
but being unable to come to the capt.
tol, he submitted statement. This
strongly supports the policy OF irri-
CATION and says that a vast acreage,
capable of supporting a population OF
100000 should not be left desert.
Mr.. Hitchcock points out the remark
able results achieved in the valley OF
the Nile. practically redeeming Egypt
from bankruptcy. Prof. Newell. OF
the geological survey; Prof. Pinchot,
of the agricultural department, and
Representative Newlands, Of Nevada.
who started the movement by a bill
for irrigation storehouses along the
Humboldt river in Nevada, also
strongly Supported the plan. The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
RUM0R AB0UTDEW
The Boer General Joins Forces
with Other Commanders.
THE BOERS NAY ATTACK The MINES


London, Jan. 1.-THE important
report received from johannesburg
that Gen. Dewet has crossed the Vaal
and joined forces with the Trans
vaal commanders, it true, probably
means the concentration of 1000
Beers, with several guns, for another
big attack. There is rumor current
in Cape Town that several Boer lead
ers are urging an attack upon the
mines. II has been long understood
that Gen. Dewet has been anxious to
join the invaders in Cape Colony, and
this rumor may he spread to cover
an attempt to break southwark.
As an outcome of the fact that the
Beers in several instances have worn
khaki. a government notice has been
promulgated in Pretoria prohibiting
civilians from wearing khaki and no.
tifying all persons who wear this cos
tune. which is likely to be mistaken
for the British uniform, that they
will render themselves liable to ar
rest and imprisonment.
In response to the governments
call volunteering is said to be very
brisk in both London and the prov
inces. Defensive measures in South
Africa proceed apace. Seven thou
sand men have joined the city guard
in Cape Town and 5000 others have
volunteered in the suburbs. An ad-
ditional big gun has been mounted
on Table mountain.
A small Boer commando entered
Sutherland, .cut the telegraph wires,
looted the stores and then proceeded
northward.
A unique feature of Kitchener's
fighting scouts is the enrolment Of
800 Matabele camp followers for rid
ing and leading spare horses. This is
likely to renew the color agitation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
HOW RAILROADS WERE BORN.
First Ideas in This Country Received
from Tramwnys Of Eu-
rope.

Railways made of massive stone
blocks laid parallel and smoothed on
tbe surface for the use of wheels are
almost as old as wheeled vehicles them.
selves. From that ancient origin were
evolved the steel tracks of to-day. A
careful search would probably reveal
the remains of stone tramways in vari-
Gus lands. beginning with the crude
ones of ancient Egypt and continuing
in an improving line down to those OF
modern enterprise. have examined
ways OF the early kind In Italian cities,
and the native engineers said that
they have been used from time immem'
mortal. In various parts Of Germany
they were used In connection with the
coal mines, and from them the idea
and the name, "tram." were carried to
England in the seventeenth century.
The wretched roads Of England. due to
the moist climate. made the tramways
great convenience to the owners OF
coal mines, says Angus Sinclair, In Sue
cess U
Soon the scientific societies got to-
discussing the details OF tramyay
construction, and by that means the
people of America learned that the
prevailing want Of roads might be remr
edied by the construction OF cheap
tramways. Early in the last century
they were introduced In the coal mines
of Pennsylvania, and the parties who
built Bunker Hill monument carried
stones from Quincy quarres to tide
water BY means OF one OF these roads.
That was in 1927
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

s.. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 22.-,James II.
Southall, who was convicted two
years ago Of. fraudulent dealings in
government time checks, by which he
secured nearly S7jO.OoO, yesterday had
his sentence committed by the state
board of pardons on account Of the
critical condition OF his wife's health.
His application for pardon was de-
MED by the board last Thursday and
the effect of the Disappointment upon
his wife's health was such that her
recovery was despaired Of. Since then
the board has had Mrs. Southall ex-
amined by experts and It was upon
their report that yesterdays action
was taken. SPuthall was paroled and
returned home last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

London, Jan. iS.-Lord Roberts, who
was entertained privately at dinner
last evening by the United Service
club, the guests including the prince
OF Wales, the duke of York, the duke
of Cambridge and some 800 officers,
has issued from the war Office a stir
ring appeal to the country for a
prompt response to the call for 5000
yeomanry whose past service in South
Africa he highly commends to the
gratitude of the nation. The author
tiles continue TO hold hopeful view
regarding the South African situa-
ton, but they seem to recognize that
vigorous measures are necessary.
British offensive operations have
ceased for the present. II is sup
posed Lord Kitchener is collecting his
strength for a final effort to crush
or to capture the commanders by a
repetition of the tactics which caused
the surrender of Gen. Cronie and Gen.
Prinsl6o.
1t is alleged that the Beers who are
concentrating at Carolina and Ermele
are preparing to descend into Natal.
II is asserted that more heavy naval
runs will be landed at the Cape. In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

.5ennett Burlelgh, who has returned
to Cape Town, sends to the Daily
Telegraph an enigmatic dispatch
dated January 16, saying: "All our
soldiers. whether from Orange river
colony or the Transvaal, look the pic
ture of health and it is hoped that
the end is steadily coming nearer.
The few recent successes of the Beers
are annoying. Twenty thousand re-
Inducements have arrived and they
are very welcome in Cape Colony,
where the Dutch decline to rise. The
raiders are GO miles north of the town
and are being pressed by our troops"
This presumably means that Lord
Kitchener has sent 10000 men into
Cape Colony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

hearings yesterday were on the new
lands bill, but this has brought up the
whole subject as applicable to west
ern states, and particularly Caifor-
mia, Oregon, Washington, Idaho. Ne
vada Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colo
RADIO. Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota
and North Dakota,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
SilverWare.

Our silverware is bought direct
from the factory and fully guaranteed
by them. We are sure that we can
save you money in this line.
Silver plated knives, per set.... 1893
Silver plated forks, per set 1888
A l extra plated tea spoon, set. CSC
A l extra plated table spoon, set 2.4S
Silver plated nut picks, per set CSC
Sterling silver novelties, large
assortment ........ -. 25c up
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24


jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 2l.-Gov.
Dockery Saturday declined TO honor
the requisiiion Of the governor OF
Kentucky for Asa Buchanan, held at
st Louis on n Kentucky warrant,
charging him with assault, The re-
fusal Of the governor to grant Gov.
Beckham's request for Buchanan is
another victory for Mrs. Matte
Buchanan over her father, Henry Clay
Buchanan. and her brother, Bernard
Bowman. Of Shepherdsville, KY, In
their attempts 10 recover possession
OF their daughter and sister respec-
lively, pretty l7-ycar-old Alma Bow
man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
To Test q Kansas Law.

Topeka, Kan, Jan, l9.-J. b. Cox,
county superintendent of Anderson
county, will bring proceedings in the
supreme court at once to test the
1899 law, changing the terms of county
superintendent to begin May l In.
stead Of January ~.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Ka,,a. Farmer sued BY a Woman.

Fort Scott, Kan, Jan. 19.--George
Karlskint, wealthy farmer near
this city, was sued by Miss Algie
Moore for $1,000 for breach Of promise.
She alleges that he entered into q
marriage contract with her in April,
1899. Miss Moore was formerly Karl
skint's housckeeper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

pretoria, Jan. 1S.--I,oer raminrs anu
their stock are being systematically
brought into convenient centers from
oil oter the country. They are kept
in camps and fed. Those who sur
render voluntarily are supplied with
full rations and those whose hus-
bands are still in the field are pro-
vided for on a reduced scale, which
is raised when the husbands sur.
render to full allowance. Every
opportunity is offered to the refugees
to work for pay and for special priv
ileges. Prominent burghers who have
surrendered are allowed to visit the
camps in order to ascertain the facts
ne IN the treatment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Standerton, Jan. 1s.-Boer women,
brought in by the military, report
that William Steyn, who was appoint
cd deleDate of the Beers here to ask
the fighting Beers to surrender under
Lord Kitchener's proclamation. was
made a prisoner and sent to Pietre.
wieff. accused of high treason. The
Beers are still active around Stander.
finn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Aluminium Ware.

Very light but very durable.
aluminium tea spoons, per set. 4oc
aluminium dessert spoons, per set Zoe
Aluminium table spoons, per set CSC
Aluminium soup ladle, each -. &c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Martial Law In Cape Colony.

Cape Town, Jan. 1s.--Martial law
has now been proclaimed in every
part of Cape Colony except the dis
tricts of Cape Town, Simonstown,
Wyndberg, Port Elizabeth and East
London. 1t has also been proclaimed
in Tombuland, Griqualand East and
in East and West Pondoland. 1t has
been proclaimed unlawful for any per.
son in the Cape peninsula, except Off
cials and regular or irregular troops,
to possess arms and ammunition, or
either.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Dinner Ware.

We always carry complete line Of
dinner ware in white Granite, white
porcelain, decorated semi-porcelaia
and decorated china.
In plain white granite:
Cup and saucer per set ......... 45c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Stationery and Blank
Books.

BOOKS.
Extra large pencil tablet. $50. Be
Good quality ink tablet. ...... Sc
"a sheets good paper ...... SC
rs envelopes, sizes 5, 6 or 81 ... DC
Dixie writing paper, box. ...... l9c
Royal parchment paper, box. -. 25c
Regent bond paper, box. ,.,.. 29c
Hand finished paper, box ,...... 4Sc
College linen paper, box. ....-. S5c
100 page ledger, good paper 1870
200 page ledger, good paper, 800
100 page record book ........ $50
500 page order book .... 80. S5c
100 page counter book ...,. Be
Monthly time book. ...... -. &c
Pocket ledger .,. ....... be
600 page day book ........,..1'OO
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Special Bargains.

Our special bargain counters are
filled with every day wants at much
less price than you can buy them
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
STAGE GLINTS.

Anna Held is to do "Papa's Wife" in
london.
The rumor that n. C. Goodwin is to
play Shylock is revived.
When Coqueln returns to Paris he
intends producing "Quo Vadis."
The first time Julia Marlowe appear
ed on the stage was as chorus singer
In "Pinafore."
Sarah Bernhardts son. Maurice. has
written n drama which the actress may
produce next season.
Sothern has resumed the tour in
Hamlet that was interrupted for SO
long by the injury to his foot.
Henry Miller Is said to have met with
every promise of success in his trial Of
Madeleine Lucettc Ryley's Richard
Savage"
A one act play, called "Hnrmachis." :"
made from Rider Haggard's lurid story
of CLEOPATRA" is TO be acted by stu
dents in the near future.
James j. Corbett. the pugllist. Is said
to have offered $1,000 for Harrison
Wolfe's play, "Cashel Byron" before
Its recent disastrous trial performance
in New York.
Wizards Tom Pinch In the play he
made from Dickens Martin Chuzzlc-
wit" was seen for the first timo in
New York city recently.
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
Swearing NobIy Rcprovcd.

Prince Henry. the son of james II,
had keen aversion to swearing AMI to
profanlng the name of God. Whel Mt
play, he was never heard to do so, and
OH being asked why he did not swear
at play rs well as others he answered
that he knew no game worthy OF an
oath. The same answer he Is sail to
have given ut hunting match. The
stag. which was nearly exhauted,
crossed road where butcher was
passing with his dog. The stag was
killed by the dog, at which the hints
men were greatly offended and trldl to
excite the prince against the butder.
but his hlghness answered ctolly,
True, the butchers dog has killed the
stag. The butcher couldn't help IT,
They replied that II his father had
been SO served he would have swqn SO
as no man could have endured 1t.
"Awayw cried the prince. "Al the
pleasure In the world Is not worth an
oath"
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
APHORISMS.

Brutes leave ingratltudc to man.
Cotton.
The root OF all discomfort Is self love.
j. Il. Clarke.
Discretion In speech Is more than eio-
quence.-Bacon.
They that know no evil will suspect
none.-Bcn Jonson.
No man Is happy who does not thlnl
himself so.-Marcus Antonnius.
Dcllcacy Is to the affections what
grace is to beauty.-Dcgerando
He that takes time TO resolve gives
leisure to deny and warning TO prepare.
.-Quarles.
When desperate Ills demand n speedy
cure. distress Is cowardIcc and pru.
dcnce folly Samuel johnson.
A word OF kindness Is seldom spoken
In vain. while witty sayings are as
easily lost ns the pearls slipping from
broken string.-Prcnticc.
There is a department which snIts
the figure and talents Of each person.
II Is always lost when we quit It TO
assume that Of another.-Rousseau.
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Keep all dead and faulty limbs cut
Off the fruit and ornamental trees.
In manuring the orchard the whole
surface should be equally enriched
The mulberry is one of the iirsi OF
fruit trees to grow in the poultry yard.
As soon as the ground freezes su.,i-
clently hard to bear up n wagon apply
the mulch.
When selecting shade trees for pllut-
ing, hardness of the trees should no
given preference over rapid growth
Whenever bushes or suckers are ssen
growing around the apple and pear
trees you may know that the orchard
does not pay.
One advantage OF good drninar" IN
the orchard is that the fruits viii rsn-
ally come TO maturity earlier iinn on
undrained land.
II the fruit trees are split by fr7st.
heat grating wax. spread IL on prre
Of muslin and place it over the wound.
tying 1t TO keep In place.
When pear trees refuse 10 grow and
appear dormant. cultivate them wPll
ana apply plenty of wood ashes around
them. The Matching of the tent eater
pillar can. In n great measure. be pre-
vented by going through the orchard
now and picking off the clusters of
cggs.-St. Louis Republic.
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

When n French newspaper Is not sure
Of It's news II does not say "ii ~ ru-
nored." but simply adds 'undcg re-
serve"
A curious custom prevails In Mexico
of paying afternoon calls on Sew
Years day attircd In full evening dress.
white ties and gloves.
Relic hunters are the vnnduls 10 whom
nothing Is sacred. These pcsii;rrous
dcstroycrs are now defaclnG the can
opy over Plymouth rock.
The Belgian chamber has resolved
that every NJ. +. shall be- u tn;ai ab-
stalncr, at least during the hours when
he is officiating MS n legislator
The value OF the chicle. the basis of
chewing gum. that is produced Ia Mex
leo Is three times ms great aS thai Gf tho
tountry's present rubber produci.
The Chicago drainage canal las n
permanent life line consisting ut
strong wire cable stretched along its
entire distance of "a miles. II * there
for use and safety In case OF na acci-
dent.
A writer on lake navigation says II is
useless to talk of keeping winter
channel open with strongly hullt ice
crushing boats. because the gnlcs nro
too severe and the cost OF maintaining
the bonts In motion would be too great.
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
The WORLDS FAMOUS
MECHANICAL TOYS.

Mechanical toys date from 5000
years before Christ's time, and so lors
ago as 400 b. c. pigeon that could
fly was constructed by an ingenious
Roman artisan.
Although it cannot be told definitely
who was the first child to play with
doll, it is believed that little Moses had
one. Certainly many dark eyed
Egyptian child found happiness in that
universally beloved plaything, for be-
side the little mummes discovered in
Egyptian tombs dolls have been found,
placed within reach of the baby fingers.
Under the ashes of Pompeii doll was
discovered clasped to the breast OF 4
little girl, and one was found in tomb
of Rome-the tomb of girl of Pliny's
time-that had arms and legs that
would move mechanically.
A famous royal toy of past ages
was the water clock presented to the
Emperor Charlcmagne in the year T6S
by Haroun al Raschid, the hero of the
ARABIAN Nights" There were - small
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
LovIpr with Am m, str.pr,i,

A little boy declared that he lovd his
mother with nll his strength" He
was asked to explain what he meant
by with nll his strength" Hesald:
"Well. I'll tell you. You see. we Ire on
the fourth floor Of this tenement and
there's no elevator, and the coal islsept
down In the basement. Mothr Is
dreadfully busy all the time. nn, she
isn't very strong, so see to It tht the
coal hod Is never empty. I lug tn, coni
up four flights Of stairs nll by miself,
and It's u pretty big hod. 1t takB all
my strength to get It up there. Sow,
isn't that loving my mother with d my
strengthW
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
THE TROTTING RECORD.

Grace Greenlander. 2:13A. is expect
ed to win some money on the European
tracks.
W. e. Drury of Montana has export
ed to England 80 cow ponies for the po-
10 trade.
Mascoline. 2:o0H. by Online, 2:O4. is
considered one of the best 1901 2:1O
prospects.
Nearly one-third of the 1900 3-year-
old standard performers were bred in
Kentucky.
The Dude. 2:13H. driven by G. Il.
Jarvis. is showing up well on the New
York speedway.
The PAGER Gipsey NJ. 2:131H. that once
held the state record of Maine, is now
owned by John Benson.
James Brown. the American trainer,
has % horses on the Vienna track. in
Guiding Countess Eve. 2:09H.
Much is expected from the weanllng
filly by Charley Herr, 2:07. out of Jes-
sic p, dam of Annie Lee, 2:0TH.
One figure maker says that the get of
Mckinney won total of $1T,500 on
the California tracks in the season of
1900.
Eggnog Eilly ;. is the name of a
3-year-old owned in Philadelphia. and
the report is that 1t can step as lively
as Its name.
Dunkirk CN. " horsemen have put
down Beau Ideal, 2:24Ii. as new CEN
tury two-tenner. He is owned by Myer
Einstein of that place.
Uncle Davy Cahlll states that he will
campaign Charley Herr. 2:0I, the COM
ing season and that he stands ready to
pit his horse against the best trotters
in the country, not excepting The Alb
bot and Cresceus.-
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-14
Thc Rcxynrd of ModcstY.

a Quaker, who lived In n large
country mansion, was In the habit of
giving book to each of his servants
on New Years day. One New Years
day, as usual, he called his servants to-
gether in his room and told them to
choose each one book for himself.
Among them was n little stable boy,
who, when his turn came. went up to
the gentleman and said, "If you please,
sir, will you choose one for me which
my mother can read, too, for she is very
lonely now my father is dead" The
gentleman rose and took from his book
shelf n volume of the "Pllgrlm's Prog
ress," bound in leather, and, packing 1t
up, told the boy to take 1t home TO his
mother. When they began looking
through It, to their great surprise out
fell n f5 note. The boys mother said
there must be some mistake, so she
sent her son Off at once to the gentle
man with 1t. The Quaker, having
heard the lads story. said: mo. there
is no mistake. put that f5 note In as
n reward for your being SO unselnsh."