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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-04-05
The Charge will not Lie.

The appropriations by this legislature
amount to S2,850,505 Two years ago
the total amount appropriated was ST.
800, 000 This is all increase of $3.50, 900
and yet the charge of extravaganza
made by the democratic newspapers
against the legislature will not lie The
fact is that the legislature was ecOnomi-
cal, and almost parsimoniOus with the
states money.
An analysis of the various appropria-
tons will convince any candid demo-
GRAFT of the truth of this statement.
The sum of 100000 was appropriated
for DEFICIENCIES created by the democrat
tic state administration in the last two
years. Allowing for this there is diff
ference of only $4,000 instead of $780,
600. The sum of $35O,OOO was appro-
priated for a capitol building. This
appropriation is from the state capitol
fund, and it will not be paid by the
taxpayers, but from the proceeds of the
lands which the general government
gave to the state as capitol grant.
Deducting this, the difference is ap-
proximately $4,000.
No appropriations for new buildings
for the institutions have been made for
several years. The time has come when
the capacity of almost all of them must
be enlarged. The greatly increased
population of the state made this duty
which the legislature could not escape
About $250,00 was set aside for new
buildings.
The administration demanded $780,
600 more to conduct the various institu-
tons than was given two years ago.
This sum was granted only upon the
showing that the number of the inmates
OF the asylums, penitentiary and reform
school has grown so that it is absolute
~ necessary. Indeed, it represents
much less than was asked for. Almost
every estimate of the board of control
! was cut down.
An appropriation of $25, 900 was made
for the pan-American exposition, and
one of 1000 for interest on state capi-
tol warrants.
The increased appropriations are
mostly for the schools. No new offices
were created by the legislature, and NO
salaries were materially increased. The
amount of money set aside for the con-
duct OF the states establishment for the
next two years is practically the same
as for the last two years, leaving neces-
sary improvements out of consideration
Yakima Republic.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-04-05

The census of last year showed that
the Indians are not becoming extinct
from their closer contact with civiliza-
ton. It's even alleged, but not salts
1actorily proved, and there are more
Indians in the United States riowjthan
there were in the same area when the
Pilgrim fathers landed at Plym outh
Rock. In 1929 the secretary of war
estimated the number at $4,000; in 1850
the census gave total of 40l 900; in
1870, it was 1881; and in 1890 it was
SSl 600. But while these figures do not
show that the race is becoming extinct
they do show that it is barely holding
Its own, though it loses something
gradually BY absorption into the domi,
nant race. Telegram.
- ASTo7HA
Bsszs he The Kind yn Han A!uays Bought
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-04-05
thousand Dollar Nugget Found.

RosLYN, March PA mammoth
gold nugget worth $1,000 was taken
out on George B. Henton's claim on the
Swauk yesterday. This is the largest
nugget ever taken out in that district
and the miners are very much excited
over it. Many good strikes are being
reported every day and the Swauk is
one of the most prosperous mining
camps in the state today.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-04-05
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the family every
day. Let US answer it to-day. Try Iell-O
delicious and healthful dessert. Prepar-
ed in two minutes No boiling! no baking,
simply add boiling water and set to cool.
Flavors-Lemon Orange, Raspberry and
Strawberry. Get package at your gro
GERS to-day. 10 cts.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1901-04-05
Rogers Pays A Political Debt.

The appointment of H. c.. Root. of
Spokane, as state printing expert pays
the political debt the administration
leaders incurred to Spokane laboring
men at the Seattle convention. There
was strong probability at times that
it would be impossible to keep the pro-
mise through the failure of Spokane
factions to agree, but they finally got
together on Root.
When the unruly Spokane delegation
demanded something more than w. f.
Runners nomination for state treas
urer as the price of agreement to the
Rogers-Turner program at the Seattle
convention it was promised to them
that in event of Rogers election the
Spokane labor unions would be per-
mitted to name the commissioner of
labor.
The Spokane factions attempted to
unite upon recommendation for this
office and Root was endorsed by a
number of fusionists. 1t was impossible
though, to perfect an amicable agree
ment. Then followed the action of the
legislature, which combined the offices
OF labor commissioner and state railway
mill and factory inspector, and .sSon-in-
Law Willie" Blackman had to be cared
for. tits doubtful in any event whether
the place would have gone to Spokane
after the failure to unite upon candi-
date.
The Office Of printing expert was
open. Frank T. Houghton, of Tacoma
had been making fight for the place
and was believed by his friends to have
q strong chance ofsuccess, but the re.
newalof Spokane's insistence upon 8
payment Of the political debt, togethe,
with 2 strong endorsement of Root ne
suited in his selection. Ledger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
COUNTY NAY BID.
Supreme Court Afirms the Legality
Of the Tax Sale Law,

VI VIC lax 06lo Law.
The supreme court has decided il
favor Of the county in the suit
brought by L. A. Bigger against the
county treasurer and county commits
sioners Of Reno county. Under the
law Of 1891 the county commissioners
have for several years been buying
the delinquent tax list in the name Of
the county. This was a good invest
ment for the county but it shut of
the capitalists who had previously
been specializing in this list and the
tax titles which follow. Mr.. Bigger
brought suit to prevent the commits
sioners and treasurer acting under
the law, and attacked the constitu-
tionality Of the measure. 1t was q
test case and will be Of great import.
ance not only to Reno but to other
Kansas counties. The law is upheld
and the counties can buy in the tax
lists without competition from specu.
lators. Dickinson county is now fol-
lowing this plan and the decision
makes good the county's action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
County High School.

The Juniors are working hard on
the play, "Hiawatha," to be given on
the night Of Feb. 20. The costumes
are being made.
Miss. Josie Campbell will take the
teachers spring term work.
Principal j. W. Hullinger spent
last Monday in the Manual Training
high school and has secured esti.
mates Of necessary expense of adding
a department Of Domestic Science to
the D. c. H. s. for the benefit Of the
girls.
The literary societies have made
and accepted a challenge to a contest
April 8. The joint committee on ar
rangements consist Of Miss Jennie
Troxell and Arthur Merrill, Of the
Alpha's and Miss Jennie Arnold and
Joe Mcclellan from the Cooks.
The literary societies gave Lincoln
program last Saturday.
The commencement week program
has been arranged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
TRYING DAMAGE CASE.
Wilson VI. Lands Il on Trial IN Dis.
trict Court.
From Mondays Daily. ]

The damage case Of T. A. Wilson
". Samuel Lands began in district
court this morning. Allen & Towner
and C. S. Crawford are for the plain.
tit and C. E. Rugh for the defendant.
Wilson, who lives on South Cedar,
WAS shot in the leg one evening last
fall while be was in Lands corn field
near bis home. He claimed that be
WAS hunting for stray horse. He
brought suit for $4,000 damages, al
leging that Lands did the shooting
The testimony for the plaintiff occu'
pied most Of the day. Wilson claim
ed that be recognized Lands as the
shooter, though be qualified it by say
ing that it was not until the next day
that he was sure whom he had seen.
Other testimony sought to show that
Lands had threatened to punish some
enc who he thought was stealing corn.
About 80 witnesses are to be ex-
amined. The courtroom was filled
with spectators.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
SOME SCHOOL OPINIONS.
State Superintendent Decides Matters
of Interest,

State Superintendent Nelson has
handed down the following decisions:
There are no requirements for an
examination in music, or for the is
suance Of a county certificate for such
teaching, or Of state certificate for
such teaching. When the board con-
cludes to have music taught in the
school Of the district and employ a
special teacher therefor, the teacher
need not hold state or county GER
tiicate. l believe this is a reasonable
construction Of the law. Very often
better teacher in music can be pro-
cured from among those who have
given special attention to music,
without any intention to fit them.
selves for the branches Of study
taught in the public schools.
Although contract made by two
members OF the board, Of which the
third member had no notice, would
not be legal, yet the board might
aiterward, at legal meeting, Of
which every member had notice, rat
lily such contract, and pay for services
rendered under It,
When territory is detached from a
school district having a bonded in
debtedness, such detached territory is
no longer subject to taxes for pay
ment Of the bonds Of the district from
which it was detached.
A person must have lived upon a
tract Of school land In order TO make
proof Of settlement and purchase the
same. He could not take out a con.
tract Of purchase upon piece Of land
upon which he had not lived.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
The q, A. X. Eucamument.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 1.-THE Asso-
ciated press is requested to make the
following announcement concerning
the coming g. A. r, encampment to no
held in this city: "The Cleveland g.
A. r. committee to have charge Of
the business arrangements Of the COM
Ing encampment next September IL
in process Of formation. Its officers
will be elected within a week. In the
meantime those who desire to COM
municate upon matters connected
with the encampment may do SO by
writing to E. W. Doty, American
Trust building, Cleveland. All such
matters will be taken up Immediately
upon formation Of the proper com.
mittee and communication thereon
Opened."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
ALBERT SHAW DEAD
The Former Commander in. Chief Of
the G. A. R. Dies Suddenly.
DEATH PROBABLY DUE TO APOPLEXY


Washington, Feb. 11.--Reprcsenta-
tive Albert ID. Shaw, OF WATERFOWL,
N. Y, formerly commander-in-chief Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic, was
found dead yesterday morning in his
room at the Riggs house. A physi-
clan summoned Immediately after the
discovery of the body pronounced
death due to apoplexy, probably abort
two o'clock in the morning
Col. Shaw had returned about 1880
o'clock from banquet at the Eb.
bit house in honor Of his successor,
Gen. Leo Rassieur, and before he left
tho banquet hall had responded elo-
quently to a toast and appeared in
excellent health and spirits. The
body was discovered lying face down.
ward on the floor. The features were
slightly bruised, showing he had fallen
suddenly and heavily. After his re-
turn to the hotel, Col. Shaw asked for
not water, complaining OF indiges-
ton. The water was brought to him
and that was the last seen OF him
alive.
His private secretary, Mr.. Charles
e. Glynn, Of Oswego, N. Y, had an
appointment with him for ten o'clock
yesterday morning and, when Col.
Shaw did not appear, one of the bell.
boys climbed to the transom and saw
the body in the position stated. The
condition Of the room showed that the
end had come quickly and without
pain. The dead body was removed to
an undertaking establishment 20
await the arrival Of an only son, Dr..
Henry L. X. Shaw, who Ia expected
to-day, when arrangements for the
funeral will be announced and a com
mittee from the house named TO al.
tend the services, which probably viii
be held at Watertown. Two daugh-
tiers, one living in Watertown and
another in Brooklyn, were notified.
Col. Shaw was 80 years of age and
veteran of the civil war. He was n
widower, his wife dying Just one
year ago Saturday. lie was the
picture Of health, of commanding
stature, strongly built, with square
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
ABOUT PEOPLE.

j. W. Brown, OF Sherman, was in
the city.
Mrs. G. H. Pattison, Of Topeka, il
the guest Of Abilene friends.
j. M. Brewer and wife returned Ia
Lawrence after visit here.
W. D. Shugart, one Of Hopes wide
awake veterans, was in town.
G. W. G. Rohrer is up from Galens
visiting at home for few days.
Jacob May, Chas. Bradshaw, J. W.
Hay and Lee Stage were up from
Hope.
Rev. Charles G. Bear, OF Green,
Clay county, was in the city visiting
his aunt.
Miss Gertrude Huffman went to
Kansas City where she will be the
guest OF Miss Trower.
?. +. Yearout, editor OF the En-
poria Times, was the guest Of his
cousin, Mrs. D. +. Hart.
Mrs. G. c. Spangler returned from
Newburg, New York, where she has
been visiting since the holidays.
II. Cuthbert is home from Florida
where he and Fred Johntz went with
= shipment Of horses. Mr.. Johntz is
fishing on the Gull.
Miss Hazel Birch returned to Con-
cordia after visit with Miss Claudia
Strother. During her stay here par
ties we're given in her honor by Miss
Str0ther and Miss L0ine Ball.
Miss Bess Noble, Of Ration, New
Mexico, is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
I. H. Forney, and other relatives.
This is her first experience in big
snow storm and she is enjoying it
hugely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
SOLOMON SUNG SONGS.
But Did Not Enforce Its Ultimatum
Yesterdsv.


SOLOMON, Feb. IA temperance
demonstration that did not accom-.
plish much took place here yesterday.
In the morning about rs women,
some boys and two men, led by Mrs.
Heigle, served notice on the Joints
that all fixtures must be out BY 4
O'Clock in the afternoon or there
would be some smashing. Two
joints have been closed for two weeks
under injunction and a third having
been closed before was not molested
The jointists sent for the sheriff who
came on the afternoon train. Two
or three hundred citizens, including
most Of the businessmen, gathered on
the street opposite the joint buildings,
many intending to stop any destruc.
ton OF property as the joints are not
running. But nothing was done.
The smashers met in Mr.. Edworthy's
shop, held service and went home.
In the early evening few songs were
sung on the street.
Sheriff Baker put padlocks on front
and back doors Of the joint buildings
to satisfy the temperance people that
the places are really closed and it is
not likely that any further demonstra-
ton will be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14

Santiago de Cuba, Feb. 1.-THE
United States transport Rawllns went
hard aground yesterday morning on q
coral reef near the wreck of the
United States collier Merrimac. She
arrived at daybreak, anchored in the
bay and then started to return to
Nispero cove, near the mouth OF the
harbor, where Is located the Moro
castle wharf, intending to embark
the troops of the Tenth United States
infantry for New York. An incompe-
tent pilot attempted to pass on the
wrong side of the Merrimac and
struck the hidden reef hard. As she
lies in a protected place, she Is in no
danger and the likelihood is that
she is not injured, but all the pres
ent indications point to considerable
delay in getting her off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
HE DIED OF SMALLPOX.
]. Ebsr zook, the River Brethren
Missionary in India.

In letter Calcutta David look
tells Of the death Of his brother, j.
Eber Zook, who passed away recently;
1.-THE last few weeks OF his life
were put in by speaking with all that
he could get hold Of He was more
in earnest than ever before. He also
spent much time in communion with
bis God. When he returned home
the last time, he was home but few
day when he took sick. Nothing SER
ious was thought Of it at first, 1bu. he
kept getting worse. On Saturday,
Dec. Ii, q rash began to break out.
When he was prayed for such victory
came that all thought that he was 60
ing to get well, and could not give up
to anything else till he was passing
away at 10 p. m. Dec. Is. When the
writer returned from the farm he
with the rest pronounced it smallpox,
A doctor was called to diagnose the
case and he pronounced it the same,
and that the worst kind, continent.
The municipality was notified but he
died before they took any action. His
His last conscious words were said on
the morning Of the 10Th to his wife,
when making inquiry as to whether
he was ready to 60. %, it would be
all glory"
Mr. Zook was baptized when only
II years old, and volunteered for the
foreign mission field while he was
student at Chapman. He spent
year Of work in the slums and jails OF
the east before going to India. His
wife is in Calcutta.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
ONE JURY UNDECIDED.
Wilson. Lands Case Ends in q Disa'
greement-Court News.
From Wednesdays Daily.]

FROM Wedne6dayS Dally.J
The case OF 7. A. Wilson vs.. Sam.
uel Lands in which Wilson claimed
that Lands shot him last fall and
wanted $500 damages went to the
jury at $3.50 last evening. The jury
had the matter under deliberation all
night.
The jury came in about II a. m.
today and reporting that it could not
agree on verdict was discharged. 1t
is understood that the Jurors stood
. for Lands and 8 for Wilson.
The case Of c. G. Martin vs.. C..
Bradshaw Of Hope came up last even
ing and the jury was empaneled be-
fore adjournment. Martin claimed
some sort Of damages to bis reputa-
ton but had no case for when the
trial was called this morning the case
was dismissed without prejudice.
The jury was empaneled in the case
Of Skaggs VS.. c. R. |. Up. railway.
Sometime last summer the bridges
washed out on the Rock Island road
between here and Salina and the Rock
Island ran its train over the U. P.
track. Just this side OF Solomon the
plaintiffs colt ran under one Of the
cars Of the Rock Island train. Skaggs
brought suit against the Rock Island
for the value Of the colt claiming the
right to recover on the ground that
the U. P. had no fence along its right
Of way. The court decided that the
Rock Island could not be held respons-
ible for the failure Of the Union Pa.
cifc to build fence along les right
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
JURY RESTS TILL MONDAY.
Court Decides Three Cases Of General
Interest.

From Fridays Daily.]
The jury was dismissed in district
court today until Monday.
In the case Of W. c. Tobey OF Hope
against J. W. Higgins for a horse
sAoeing bill the jury gave judgment
for Tobey for SIS.
In U. G. Shipley VS.. Geo. Bushey
ct al. in which suit was brought for
the value Of some cattle, the jury
found for defendant.
In j. H. Holmes and wife vs.. G..
Steinhilber and wife demurrer was
sustained to the plaintiffs evidence.
Holmes had sued Steinhilber for tear
ing down a fence in order to cross
land. The court interpreted the will
under which Holmes holds the land
to mean that there should be public
road across it and Steinhilber had a
right to remove distractions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
Of way and that Skaggs had sued th'
wrong company.
KANSAS MAGHIFIED HER.
Senator Burton Talks Of Mrs.. Ma
tons LaWlegsness.

New YORK, Feb. 12.-Senator-elect
Joseph R. Burton, Of Kansas, one Of
the scheduled speakers at the Lincoln
dinner Of the Republicans at the
Waldorf-Astoria, was attacked with
nausea on his way from Washington
to this city. However he was able to
get to the dinner.
olive been i'll nearly all the time
for the last two weeks" said he, "and
the result is that | have no prepared
speech"
When asked about Mrs. Nations
saloon smashing, Mr.. Burton said:
at is matter OF surprise to the
people OF Kansas that so much notice
is paid to Carrie Nation by the east
ern papers. She is mole hill in
Kansas and towering peak in New
York. We have put the badge Of H.
legality on the saloons in Kansas,
and when the people get tired Of hav.
ing them they can close them up.
When it comes to smashing them,
however, Mrs. Nation has no more
legal right to attack them with an
Ak than she has to constitute herself
Judge and jury and attack anything
else. 1t is quite likely that her So
called crusade will awaken people in
many parts Of the state to the unde-
sirableness Of the saloons as a feature
of town and country life and will
close good many Of them up"
Senator Burton attended the Lin.
coin day banquet at the Waldorf last
night and responded to the toast,
1.-THE Republican Party" He was
too i'll to do himself justice and spoke
very briefly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
B.CASE&Co.

mcnt in the l'hirty-iiftn New YORK
volunteers and as u special agent Of
the war department ut provost mar
shal headquarters during the civil
war Later he was u member of the
state assembly for one term, was
appointed consul to Toronto In 1868
md promoted TO Manchester, Eng,
in 1878, from which latter place he
was removed by President Cleveland
In 1855 for being ian offensive parti-
san" Afterwards he filed the office
OF department commander of the
Grand Army Of the Republic for the
state of New York; commander-in-
chief OF the national body and repre-
sentative in congress, succeeding the
late c. A. Chickering, who met q
tragic death in New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
A Threat 10 Kidnap.

Philadelphia, Feb. 11.-"Tell Oswin
c. Henry to draw $4,000 from the
bank and leave 1t on the north cor.
ner of the stone pile at the end Of
Duval street, back OF the Ross prop
erty, at exactly nine o'clock on the
night Of February 10. II he does not
do so we will abduct his children and
burn out their eyes. Death, beware"
This Is the letter that has brought
terror into the Henry home. Mrs.
Henry is frantic with apprehension.
Mr.. Henry insists that he will not
pay the money demanded and VOWS
that he will cause the arrest Of those
who wrote the letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14

The following resolutions wer,
passed by the Colum bian club:
And thou art dead as young and fair
As aught Of mortal birth,
And form SO soft, and charms so rare,
Too soon returnd to earth"
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heav.
emily Father to remove from ouI
midst our beloved sister, Miss Alma
Brown, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the milan club
Of Abilene has lost one Of its bright
est and most intelligent workers and
one ever active in advancing the in.
terests Of mental culture.
Resolved. That we hereby express
our sincere sorrow at this heartfelt
bereavement and tender to the fond
parents and family our deep sym.
patty.
Resolved, That copy Of these reso-
buttons be sent to the bereaved fami-
ly, published in the CITY papers, and
placed upon the records Of the socie.
ty. COMMITTEE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
Lands Claims Alibi.
From TUESDAYS Daily.1

The case OF Wilson vs.. Lands con-
tinued during the day. Mr.. Lands
was the first witness today and ex'
planned his location during the even
ing Of the shooting, claiming that he
was in town during the time when
Wilson was shot. His defense is this
abb.
The testimony was completed and
the attorneys arguments began at 8
o'clock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-14
7. E. DEWEY REFLECTED.
Is Again Chosen Reporter Of Supreme
Court.

The justices Of the supreme court
at Topeka yesterday unanimously re.
elected 7. f. Dewey Of Abilene as
court reporter. Mr.. Dewey has acted
in this position for several years and
has given complete satisfaction. He
was elected the first time to succeed
G. G. Clemens. Mr.. Dewey will
probably re-appoint his assistants,
one Of whom will be j. A. Young Of
this city.