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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
The WORLDS FAIR.
A Difference Of Opinion Between the No
tional Commission and Exposition Om-
clals-New bureaus Proposed.

s.. Louis, Nov. 22.-Another day
was spent yesterday in fruitless con-
ferences between the worlds fair ma
tional commission and officials OF the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition COM
pany over disputed points in the
rules and regulations adopted by the
local organization for the govern
ment Of foreign exhibitors. There
is q difference of opinion as to
whether the national commission OF
the local organization shall have SUI
preme Jurisdiction in this matter.
A letter was received from Miss
Helen Gould, accepting the appoint
ment as a member Of the lady board
OF managers Of the Louisiana Pur
chase exposition.
President Francis stated that al
arrangement had been made whereof!
Prof, Rogers would temporarily taxi
charge Of the social economy depart
ment. in connection with his dutie
As chief Of the department of educa
ton. The president laid before tn
Joint committees a series of amend
ments to the bylaws which wer
adopted providing for several ne,
bureaus and their organization J
il understood that among the sui
;ects considered in these additions 7
The bylaws are physical culture, il
ternationl congresses and music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
Jealous Lawrence.

The Lawrence Journal which always
claims every prehistoric record for its
town offers these cutting remarks on
A. M. Crary's prairie dog story
Abilene sends out long story in
which It claims to be the original
prairie dog town Of the west The
writer Of it says along in the seven
ties some one brought pair OF dogs
"from the east and planted them
near town, and from these sprang all
the dogs that now swarm from the
foothills Of Mount Dread to the loot
hills Of the front range. The nerve
oiAbilene issuperb. 1t will be claim
ing next that the original Adam and
bis conservatory were located in Dick
inson county and that the Solomon
bottom is the original Valley Of Ajalo'
where the moon stood still at tn
comrsnd Of the prophet As q mat
ter Of fact, prairie dogs in counties
numbers inhabited unnumbered cite
500 miles beyond where Abilene nov
stands for centuries before I. c. Her
~ had his wheat fields psralyssd b
the nests. Abilene, as the origin'
prairie dog town, may fool some to!
dsriset, but IT was mistake to pri'
The story in Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
FOR CATHOLIC FEDERATION.
A Convention st Cincinnati December ~
Of Every Catholic Society In the
United StateS.

Philadelphia, Nov. s5.-Members OF
Catholic organizations and Catholic
communities generally throughout
the country are much interested in
the approaching convention OF the
American Federation Of Catholic So
cieties Of the United States, which
will open in Cincinnati December 10.
They regard it as history making
event for tho church in America.
The federation has the approval and
cooperation of the most distin-
guished prelates in the United States.
Bishop McFaul, Of New Jersey, was
one Of Its most earnest promoters
and is now its spiritual director.
Preparations for the organization OF
the movement have been under way
for long time, but 1t was not until
August last at Long Branch that an
organization was finally effected.
Every Catholic organization in the
country has notified the national OFF,
Gals Of its intention to participate
in the convention. The national
Offices are in this city and q corps OF
clerks have been employed for weeks
answering inquiring correspondents
and making arrangements for the
Cincinnati gathering. II IL believed
that the convention will number ove'
1900 delegates and the city Of Gin
cinnati is making elaborate prepare
lions to receive and entertain them
The most distinguished Catholic lay
men and churchmen In the countr.
will be among the delegates AM
speakers.
The convention will be attended b.
an elaborate street parade OF uni
formed Catholic Knights Of Amerie
: and other similar societies. It vii
J be inaugurated by pontifical mas
At the Cincinnati cathedral.
It is expected that the conventio
: will make some positive declaration
Q upon matters Of current national II
' terest, such as the position OF th
7 church in the Philippines. 1t will o
: feet permanent organization for I,
0 ture work and its officers will prol
+ ably include some of the most prom
nent and conspicuous Catholics In I'll
country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
Al to Sewerage.

II there is to be sewerage IN Ao'lene
. more active interest must be taken
IN the subject than has been mani
tasted At the two council meetings
called to discuss the matter. 1t IS
probable that no single question Is 50
pertinent to Abilene's welfare as this
The day when city Of 1900 people
could get along with a system Of
cesspools has long passed, The up
to.date city does things better Il
one could overlook the commercial
advantages, there is argument
enough in the advantage to goot
health to cause the city to push TN
sewer question to a successful emu
This town can never have importan
business establishments without sew
ersge. More than that 1t is likely y
lose the influential headquarters o
one Of the county's largest institute
tions. Sewerage is favored by nearl
everyone. The property owner
would pay for it, Why don't tn
town wake up and hustle to get III
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
THE HYpNoTlsr DIsINTERRRD
Carl Athena Taken Out Of His Conn none
the Worss for BeIng 1aO Hours
Underground.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. a5.-Carl
Athena, the hypnotist who was
buried on q vacant lot at Eleventh
and Wyandotte streets last Monday
night, was disinterred at nine o'clock
Saturday night in the presence OF
several thousand spectators. The
coffin in which he took his long sleep
was placed on a platform, and six
men lifted his body out and let 1t
rest on the blankets. An alarm clock
was set off close to his ear, and be-
fore the bell had stopped ringing
Athena began to move. Finally he
opened his eyes, and the six men
lifted him to his feet. The crisp
night air revived him rapidly, and he
tried to talk to the crowd, but it was
so noisy that he was compelled to
give it up, and asked to be taken ia
The Baltimore huotel.
A doctor took Atheno's pulse and
found it registered at so. When he
| was inferred last Monday night his
pulse was rs. At the hotel his TEN
perature showed 100. His upper liz
was split in the center from the dry
ness of the earth. and he had los'
I
probably 20 pounds.
Athena was given bath at tn
hotel, after which he sat down to
lunch consisting of three spoonful
of milk and one-half of a cracker. Ill
continued this diet for "a hours
gradually increasing the quantity o
milk and food.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
ourm WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS NOVEMBER % 1ELyt PAGES
What Il Q Lottsry2

II Is about time for some definite
and positive information to be given
out concerning the lottery law and
what constitutes a violation Of it. A
few weeks ago there came to the Ali
lene postoilice notice that COM
plant had been made to wash
inpton concerning certain advertise
ments Of Abilene merchants. These
were advertisements stating that
money. clothing etc, would be given
away free, each purchaser Of goods to
get ticket on a drawing to be held
later. The department warned the
postmaster that no more papers con-
tanning such advertising should be al
lowed to 20 through the mails. At
Salins such drawings are adver'
tised regularly and papers there this
week give the list Of winners IN .
rattle. At Atchison and Leavenworth
drawings are an every day occur
renee and the winning numbers are
advertised as freely as are bargain
sales Of cabbage.
The Kansas City convention ball
guessing contest was decided by the
postofiice department not 10 be q
lottery because there was opportunity
for judgment to be formed on what
would be Ohio's vote, yet q poor
druggist out in western Kansas was
jerked up the other day because he
offered prizes for the best guesses or
the number OF beans In jar in bill
window.
] n The postoflice will not allow adver
Using distributions dependent OF
chance, yet the Oklahoma claim mum
bers we're drawn out Of lottery
wheel.
This country needs a compilation
, or digest Of lottery information AMI
the administration Of the lottery law
D uniformly and fairly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
Some Reasons for Being Thankful

10 the first place what is the use OF
Thanksgiving unless you are 'nanK'
full? And how are you going to know
what to be thankful for unless you
count up your msrcies. liyou don't
90 to church on Thanksgiving day.
at least do this. Take a clean sheet
Of paper and put down as many
things as you can think oil which orc
worth saying ii thank you," Tor
Never say "thanks. II thing
isn't worth saying 81 thank you'
don't take it.) You have your clean
sheet Of paper Good. Put down
the following; that is ifyou can 40 50
without stretching the truth over too
many points. lam thankful for ~
Health. ~ Good looks (s) Three
meals day. ~ Home. 10y Friends
10y A wife. the sweetest, the dearest
woman il The world to me. (hyou
are a miserable old bachelor get .
wife so as to be thankful for one be-
fore another Thanksgiving.) ~ A
husband, the best, the noblest, the
incest man 10 the world to me. A
son who is the joy Of bis mother. (9
A daughter who is the comfort Of her
father. (lO) The age In which l
live. (l) The country which love
| u2) A belief ia the Fatherhood Of God
which is worth more to me than
health, good looks, three meals day.
home, friends, a wife, a husband, the
age, or the country in which | live.
Now turn the sheet OF paper over
and write on the other side the reasons
why you are not able to say 81 thank
you," on the 28th day Of November,
the year Of grace one thousand nine
hundred and one. Q)-But hold
Before you begin, look over the list
on the other side Of the paper once
more and cross out just as many mum
bers as you can consistently with thu
truth. Be honest now especially will
| Nos. 2, 8, 6, 7 and ~. Turn the pa
per. Write you heading, "Thing
| am not thankful for" W-But say
suppose you wait until Friday or Sat
urdsy before you write out the list OF
this side OF the sheet. There Is onl.
one day in the year especially SO
apart for returning thanks. 1t woul'
be a pity, don't you think SOP t
grumble at anything on that day
Pin the twelve articles upon you
office door, oa the wall beside you
work bench, paste them on the SID
Of a book or near the looking glass !
the best room; and Il you are unaol
to subscribe truthiully to the entlr
! creed be thankful for what you car
and like the old woman who had onl
two teeth left, bless the Lord ths
J those two are opposite each othe'
: Amen! And a thankful Thanksgivin
to YOU all! CHARLES NJ. SHELDON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
Burton on Irrigation.

Senator Burton when asked aoCut
legislation this session Of congress ny
the Washington Post few days ago
spoke up for irrigation he said
"People in any state are heartily in
favor OF irrigation, and the necessity
for it is becoming better understood
every day. have had considerable
experience with irrigation and have
studied every attempt which has been
made IN that direction this side Of the
Pacific coast. Rainfall is poor sub
stitute for irrigation. The trouble is
that most Of the water goes to waste,
which, il it were stored, could be
used on the crops when they need IT
most. You cannot regulate the rain
fall, but you can regulate the water in
an irrigation canal to suit yourself
1t is difficult to say just which is the
best way to 60 about the matter.
One way would be to have govern
ment reservoirs at the most advan'
tageous places for the farmers in each
district. They could get their water
from these reservoirs at price which
would enable the government to pay
the expenses Of keeping them up
Another way would be to have the
government own the sites, but allo"
private enterprise to conduct thf
reservoirs. The great trouble is tt
draw the line so as not to involve thu
government too much In the business
at the flood waters Of the Missouri
river we're diverted into reservoir
the beneficial results to the farmer
would be enormous. The land I'D
iacent to these reserv ,irs could b
taxed and thus the money needed t
repay the government for It's expense
could be raised. The flood waters ar
Of no benefit at the head Of the stream
now and do terrible damage turtle
down. Stored In reservoirs, the dan
+. age would be averted and the floo
waters made Of enormous beneh
O Now II the money which has bee
expended on levees had been put in'
!. irrigation reservoirs, think Of u
v tremendous advantages that wou
a have followed in preserving the leve
and in providing for irrigation. Iii
=. CATION will become very importa
=. topic Of legislation, and will be taxi
up generally by the country in =
~ future"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Washington. Nov. @j.-l'efore Capt.
Crozier, of Kansas, appointed to be
general and chief Of ordnance, gets
his commission he will have to face q
fight led by the disgruntIed army Off
GERS. There will be a determined
contest in the senate against his con-
Rrmation. Capt. Crozier was appoint
ed mainly upon the recommendation
of Secretary Root, who claims that
the reorganization act authorizes the
selection of any army officer in the
corps, regardless of rank, to be CHER
of corps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
-~usas, schooi Population.

Topeka, Kan, Nov si.-Reports
from os out Of the lO5 county super
,ntendents of schools received by
State superintendent Frank Nelson
show that Kansas has made no ma
,sriol gain in school population over
Inst wear. II anything the figures
will likely show a loss Inc seven
counties yet to hear from are all large
ones and they may bring the figure,
nm to last years total The schoo'
rnru,ation IL close to 5Os,Si4.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Shreveport, La, Nov 2S.-The par.
ticulars of q sensational murder and
lynching have just reached this city
from Herndon plantation, about eight
miles below Shreveport on the Bos-
sier parish side Of Red river. Frank
Thomas, a negro employed on the
Amelia plantation, shot and killed q
i4.year-old negro boy named Wilbur
over a debt Of 30 cents. The killing
was witnessed by a number OF ex'
cited negroes. Yesterday morning
Deputy Sheriff Holmes arrested
Thomas and was proceeding toward
Shreveport With his prisoner when !
mob Of 200 negroes and five or 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
A Negro Lyuch.d In south Carolina.

Columbia, S. c., Nov. 25.--Late last
nipht word was received of the lynch
inr in Anderson county yesterday OF
an unknown negro. Saturday after.
noon the man went to the house OF
Mrs. Perry Craft and asked for some
Thing to eat. When she turned to
get him a plate Of food the negro
shot her through the back, infiicting
fatal wound. The man fed, but
/ was pursued by hundreds OF men
with bloodhounds and captured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
A BRITISH DESIRE.
Great Britain Wants America to De-
nne the Monroe Doctrine.
50 She Can ACCEPT ITS PRINCIPLES.
President Roosevelt Likely to Make Strong
References to the Doctrine 10 His
Message and Ask That the Navy
BE Much Increased.

Washington, Nov. 2,.-President
Roosevelt's recommendation In his
forthcoming annual message that the
navy be largely increased will be &C.
sompanied by important and strong
references to the Monroe doctrine.
In the draft Of the message, which
has been read to the cabinet, the
president has not given any deAni.
ton Of the Monroe doctrine, as de-
sired by Great Britain. He simply
has shown the necessity Of having q
force that will enable the protection
Of outlying dependencies and compel
European respect for the Monroe
doctrine.
While Europe In general and Great
Britain, in particular are anxious
that the United States should define
the Monroe doctrine in black and
white, the administration Is disposed
to utter no other definition than that
which was promulgated by President
Monroe. An Official Of the admins
tration who discussed the report pub.
lished in relation 10 the desire Of
Great Britain that the United states
should give q definition of the doc
trine with a view to her acceptance
of its principles, said such action
naturally would be far more advan'
tageous to the London than to the
Washington government. II Great
Britain could be assured that the
United States would protect her colo
MES in the American hemisphere sht
would be able to concentrate hel
forces for the protection of her hom'
territory and her colonies elsewhere
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
Here's q Suggestion.

Ottawa Herald: Abilene struck a
fine natural gas well, but the gas has
disappeared and left fine arte'ian
we'll which spouts a steady stream Of
salt water. The thing for Abilene to
dois to start pickle factory and use
this brine which nature has so gener'
ously provided for picking side meal
and pigs feet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

CLAY Center Times: Col. Ed. Little
is not . candidate for congress, he
saws, and he should know. This
leaves the field less complicated fol
W. D. Vincent. This paper would
like to move that nominations 10 nov
close and that ", D. Vincent be dc
clsred the unanimous choice Of tn
| Populists Of this district by scclama
ton. All Democrats and Republi
cans concurring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Lawrence Journal: The Abilene
REFLECTOR speaks Of "Breidenthal's
estimate Of q $4,000 Republican ma
iority in Kansas" That was Mort
Albaugh's guess. Breidenthal says
we will whip his party by 10000 ma
iority. There is more despair in the
Pops than there is hope in the Repub'
ljcans,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
A New Company of Missouri Militia.

Jefferson City. Mo-, Nov. ga
company of the Missouri national
guard is to be organized at Caruthers-
vile, Pemiscot county. Adjt. Gen.
Cameron has issued a special order
upon the request Of 81 citizens OF
Caruthersville, who want the organ
ization. When the company is mus
tered into the service it will be at
tached to the Sixth battalion unat'
tached. N. G. NJ, and designated as
company l.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
shooting Array at . Dance.

Pueblo, Col, Nov. 25.-Farris Con-
gales and Jose Martinez, both Next
cans, were shot and killed by John
Antonio Tata at q dance Saturday
night. Gonzales and Marines want
cd to dance and Tata, who was mas
ter Of ceremonies, objected. II 10 d.
legged that The two men attacked
Tsts, who shot Gonzales three times
and Marines twice. Tata wss arrest.
Cd and brought 10 JILL d Pueblo,
All three were married =
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

A dispatch to the Kansas City
World, Dem, from Independence
Kansas, begins; "The Republican
forces are perhaps in better shape in
the Third district than in any other
district in the state" II this is SO
Mr.. Credentials estimate Of 10000
Republican majority next year is TAT
too low,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
'wu rinr. fang to Come to Kansas City.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Minister WI
ring-fang, who represents in WASH
ngton most agreeably the govern
ment of the Flowery Kingdom, has
accepted an invitation to be the guest
81 the Kansas City Commercial club
At its annual dinner on December 10.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 25.-The state
charter board has issued a certificate
authorizing the Santa Fe Land and
Improvement company, of Los An
peles, Cal, to do business in Kansas.
This company is organized to handle
the Santa Fe lands which are for sale.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
A Blssching Powder Plant Burned.

sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Nov. ps.-
The bleaching plant Of the Canadian
Electro Chemical company, manufac-
turing bleaching powders and csustie
soda at the Canadian $780," burned
last night. Loss, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Sioux City. H., Nov. as.-Ben Nc
Knight convicted Of numbering his
wife BY beating her to death. was
Yesterday denied . new trial and ssn.
tsassa 70 Is years II Prison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

come in all wool Thibet Clays, Vicunas,
Serges and Unfinished Worsteds.
Every Garment in the House New.
Don't pass our 0vercoats for men and
hovs We show the long Ulster for 800, the
Yoke Overcoat with the hobby full cut for
1000 is beauty.
See our Mems Knit Jackets for 100, they
are warm and very strong.
" Come in and see cur heavy all wool I'm
derwear for 100. other houses will ask you
rs for the same thing. ..
Our great bargain IS heavy cloth. ribbed.
silk facing down the front Of shirt, for Soc.
We are showing the heaviest, Sanitary Fleece
for soc. Boys heavy fleece for 25c.
Cali and see the new store and get posted
lon low prices.
HARRY G. LIFTS.
Ab|ene's Fashionable Cother and Halter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Pine Bluff, Ark, Nov. 22.-Near
Goldman, about 80 miles north OF
here, yesterday the engine Of Cot
ton Belt fast freight jumped the
track and turned over. Conductor
Walter Noble. Of Jonesboro' was
killed and brakeman, fireman and
an engineer were probably fatally in
iurcd. Six cars were demolished.
rour rrnonsn HAcaps nor jan
Ogden, Utah, Nov. ai.-Four prison
ers in the Ogden Jail, W. H. Turner
James Sutherland, James Hope AM
George Wells, sawed . hole II BY !
inches through the steel wall OF thei
cell Tuesday night Using this piee
: Of metal ~ . gcuge they bored
hole through IN is-inch stone va
/ end walked away.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
udssssl Paper Of Dsckt~so" oos"sS'
On,cial Paper of Citv Of Abilene,

1.-THE month and year printed TO the
,tsht Of your name on tho address Of this
pspsr Il the date to which your subscription
l. paid. BY referring TO II you can 'c'.
whether your subscription Il In arrears II
vou are indebted to the RBSLnCroR plesss
and or bring In the amount due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

We Are Proud

of our reputation for
moderate prices. But
you must not get the
idea that you cannot
find here the finest
things Men and Boys
can wear, if you wish
them.
Our customers say
that ourC Clothing holds
it's shape and sets
better than any they
ever had a chance to
buy before. The
shoulders are we'll
padded with canvas
and guaranteed to
hold their shape.
Look at the photo of
the young. man, show
ing one Of our improv-
ed shoulders and we'll
shaped backs. They
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
Abi|ene's Fashionable CIothier and Halter.

Wn1re men sutnIrniy ot?-"'s'3 49, -
road, took possession of Thomas and
promptly strung him up to the limb
of tree,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
THURSDAY. NOV. 28, 1901.

Salina papers Saturday advertised
the drawing in So rafiies' The Chap
man paper advertises Christmas draw
ings. Abilene only is virtuous and is
not allowed to mention such things