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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

o. H. P. Belmont is commanding at
tention in Washington on account OF
the extraordinary height of his collar
This may do for Belmont, but there are
men who would prefer to have it come
from the height of their foreheads.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

The woman who in her quest fof
knowledge tooi volume from a book
store without going through the for
mality of paying for it is in fair
way to learn something.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27
The HANpsoMEsI CALENDAR

of the season lin ten colors) six beau-l
tiful heads ION six sheets, 10x12 inch-l
es). reproductions of paintings by
Moran, issued by General Passenger
Department, Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt
of twenty-five cents. Address f. A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cagO.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

A Boston paper has found SIS couples
in New England who were married
over fifty years ago and are ready to
celebrate their diamond wedding, sur
scendants.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

The Austrian premier has threatened
to suspend the constitution if the
reichsrath does not behave itself. To
those who have followed the perform
ance of this body for year or so 1t
Austria has any constitution to sus-
pend.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

A man in Norristown, Pa, who was
supposed to have dropped dead at a
ball, was found, on medical examina-
tion, to have broken his neck by run
ming into wall while dancing a jig.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

A Boston society Is called the "Oli
School Boys Association" and as it ha1
Just celebrated the S5th birthday of
member, it seems to be appropriately
named.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

The man who is climbing after high
discouraged by the reflection that If wa
were morally perfect We would bora
each other to Death
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

The astronomers are in some doubt
as to the character of the nebulous SURF
roundings of the new star. Perhal1
1t Is conjunction of dramatized nov<
els.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

The Chicago. Burlington and Quincy
Railroad has been leased for 999 years.
Any woman will tell you that tho
transaction looks like a great bargain!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

calm survey OF the situation indi-
Gates very close race between the
sleds and The skates.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Smokers will note that under the lat'
preme Court Manila cigar and a
cheroot come under the head of do
nestle articles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

A Michigan man climbed to the top
Of a tall tree to shoot himself. After
taking all that trouble he might have
jumped and saved his ammunition.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

An Ohio boy, ~ years old, who
drank quart of whisky, said 1t
burned but that after it was down
1t made things hum" This youth
seems ready to have reached that
state of depravity which is generally
acquired only through long residence
in the moonshine belt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Prince Henry made a mistake in
marrying queen to pay his debts. He
ought to have come to America and
sold himself to an heiress.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

A Baltimore society woman has
erected marble tablet over her dogs
grave. Let us hope she left [ space
on it for her own epitaph.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

It is high time to begin to organize
against the injustice of Sir Robert
Balls forty-eight- day 60,C00,OOO
years hence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Richard Mansfield says Baltimore au-
diences are cold. He might try the
experiment of roasting them before the
curtain.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Chicago anarchists are stin cheering
for Czolgosz, but they can not hope to
revive him from his electric slumbers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.

Facts About tho Immigrants to Our
Country from Eastern Europe The
Moving About OF Foreign Workers
within the United states.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Germany has decided to begin the
adjustment of slavery in East Africa.
Civilization appears to be spreading.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

A trusted employee of Los Angeles
bank took finally, over $4,000 for every
year that he had been trusted
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOWf
Then use Defiance Starch. - will keep
them white-l6 OF. for 10 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

should be in eve:v household. none SO
any other brand of cold water starch. =
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Cupid makes the love matches anE
cupidty is responsible for the other
brands.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

They who have no ideals have no
ideas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Every man who does the very best
he can is a true hero.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27
A Christina. Dinner That Was Not Eaten

n CHTTBtH1HS OIH1oT TINT " IN wv -
because of indigestion! This sorry tale
would not have been told II the system
had been regulated and the digestion per-
fected by the use of Natures remedy
Garfield Tea. This wonderful herb medi-
cine cures all forms of stomach liver
and bowel arrangements, cleanses the
system. purifies the blood and lays the
foundation for long life and continued
good health. Garfield Tea is equally good.
for young and old.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

A large COZ. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only
3 cents. 1he Russ Company, South Bend. Ind.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

Stops the Cough and
Works OF the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 26c-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

It avails little to the unfortunate to
be brave.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27
DON'T FORGET

Better an empty house than an Ill
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

The brightest truths are often dug
out of the darkest doubts.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-27

BIG PROJECT ON FOOT
The Scotch-lrish tunnel is again dis
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Solomon Nan Got GAY.

Salina Republican: Scott johnson,
q farmer from near Solomon, was ar
rested by Policeman Chas. Banker
this afternoon for raising a rumpus
on the street. johnson and two other
companions were drunk and were
talking loud and acting generally dis
orderly in front Of Germans restaur-
ant. Complaint was made to the
police and Chas. Banker ordered them
to move. Two OF them obeyed but
johnson impudently told the officer
to mind his own business, at the same
time driving his hand into his pocket
in . suspicious manner. Banker de-
tected the movement and quickly col.
Jared bis man before he could do any
damage. He was taken to the police
station and searched and a pair Of
brass knucks were found in his pocket.
He was thrown into Jail and will be
prosecuted.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
ROLLING THE WHEAT.
New Method Adopted in Northwest
KaueaS.

The Campbell method" Of wheat
growing is attracting the attention Of
the farmers Of northwest Kansas. 1t
is said that he produced this year
forty bushels an acre on land that by
the old method ordinarily yields ten
or twelve bushels. Campbell's farm
is in Graham county but he is Ne.
braska man and be is operating with
capital furnished by G. W. Holdredge,
general manager Of the Burlington &
Missouri River railroad. c. E.
Adaps, an extensive stock raiser and
farmer Of Superior, Neb., who is on
the lookout for advanced ideas in az
riculture says that Campbell's method
undoubtedly is a good thing and that
it is very simple. A heavy roller is
all a farmer needs and nature will do
the rest. He rolls the field after the
wheat is sown and then he rolls it
again and again after the plant is up
Next be turns in the cattle until win
ter sets in, and in the spring he puts
on the roller again and keeps it NOV
ing until the plant is nearly ready to
joint. The object Of rolling the field
is to form a compact surface, which
operates as a mulch and prevents
evaporation. By this means the
plant gets all the benefit Of the snow
and rain, and the result is a vigorous
and healthful plant and consequently
q generous yield Of grain.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
TH03E PRETTY BALLOTS.
Illustrated Edition to Be Out for
November 8.

The following expert opinion is
from the Ottawa Herald: The ballots
to be voted this fall will have pictures
on them. They will be in the nature
Of an illustrated edition. The pic.
lures will be official emblems Of the
parties. The Republican emblem is
an eagle with wings outspread. 1t is
not warranted to be the eagle which
has carried off whole families Of little
children and got itself written up in
the school text books, but it looks the
part. The Populists have cottage,
two stories and basement, light, airy
rooms. plumbed for gas throughout,
and suitable for either light or heavy
housekeeping. There is an evergreen
tree near one corner Of the house and
a scraggy looking elm by the front
walk. No dog is in sight, nor Is any
smoke rising from the chimney. 1t
appears that the house is for rent.
The Prohibition emblem is marine
scene, done in black and white. There
is stretch Of choppy water in the
foreground and at one side, close
down, is the sun. The lettering un.
derneath states that the sun is rising.
The same picture could be used for
the setting sun, without any change
in the scenery. There is no ship in
sight and it is evident the yacht races
were not on the day the picture was
taken. The emblem maker has been
satisfied to let the abundance OF water
stand as It's own argument against
the use Of any other sort Of fluid for
drinking purposes. He has not seen
fit to put in a sea serpent as warn
ing to those who do not indorse nor
practice the prohibition sentiment.
Heretofore voting has been the full
fillment Of solemn duty. Hereafter
it will be q recreation; it will be .
trip through the art gallery. The
Democratic emblem has not been Off
cially selected. 1t is believed, how
ever, that snap shot OF funeral
procession will supply the need in
case the committee on emblems fails
to bling in report.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
For 4 pirst Class Horse.

70 Farmers a,M Breeders Of Dickinson
County,
Please remember | am connected
with Geo. II. Brown OF Aurora, ILL.,,
and we handle the best draft horse
living, the Shire.
Any parties contemplating invest.
ing in a stallion will do well to confer
with US as we can name prices as low
or lower than our competitors and
Mr.. Browns experience in selecting
Shire horses for the American trade
for past thirty years fits him to Sc
lect only the best. A new importa-
tion arrived about six weeks since.
| desire especially the patronage Of
my friends. Give US q chance. Pat
ronize home people and be assured
fair treatment. +. G. PULIvER.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
THREE MORE AT ABILENE, ONE
AT DETROIT.
Large Part Of the County Covered by
the Carrisrs-Delivery Will Com
mence About November 20-0ut'
line Of tho Routes.

Four new free rural delivery routes
have been laid out by Inspector
Thompson Of Denver during the past
week. They will be in operation
about November 20.
Three Of the new routes are from
Abilene, one from Detroit.
The four rural routes for Abilene
will be numbered as follows: North.
east No. /, southeast No. 2, south.
west No. 8, northwest No. 4.
No. is already in operation. No.
2 aud NJ. 4 are described on another
page.
The rural delivery route southwest
Of Abilene has been located thus:
Southwest to Bakers bridge; south
two miles; west one mile; south one
mile; west one mile; south one mile;
west one mile; south 8 miles; east
one mile; north one mile; east two
miles; south one mile; east Two miles;
north 6 miles to the river; east to
bridge; north on Buckeye to Abilene.
The following is the rural delivery
route established to 60 from Detroit:
East from Detroit ! mile; north p
miles; east one mile; north 6 miles
supplying Moonlight on the way;
west one mile; north p miles; west
one mile; south lOs miles to Detroit.
The route will be q great conven-
ience to the farmers Of that section.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10

the Indians had left, all growing corn,
horse radish and red peppers.
1859.
We find Mr.. Ridley elected town
ship trustee for Union township.
1870.
That year is memorable to the
Kansan on account Of its hot winds.
REMARKS.
We never saw q wild bear or bank
dividend in the ten years. OF the
70 persons that came to Kansas in '59,
I am the only one alive that ] know
Of.
OF all the old settlers that came to
Kansas in '56 and go ] cant remem.
Der but four persons that are now
living. They are. P. Brameher, H.
Kenderick, N. Ridley and myself
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
KANSAS WAR on PRAIRIE DOGS.
Lantz ls Experimenting With Case
line and Carbon Bisulphide.

D. E. Lantz, formerly Of this coun.
ty, who was made official prairie dog
exterminator, has made arrangements
with an Indian Territory inventor to
try a machine patented by him for
killing prairie dogs. The United
States agricultural experiment station
divides the expense Of the trial with
the State.
In his report Of work done Professor
Lantz states that he has had more
success with the government carbon
bi.sulphide and gasoline dose than
thegovernment experimenter himself
He says from so to 95 per cent Of kill.
ings can be made withstrychnine and
that the job can then be made COM
plete with the gasoline bi.sulphide
treatment.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Oklahoma School Lands.

On Oct. II and 18 W. T. Little will
be at 4 G. Little's Office with full in
formation as to the location and char
acter Of school lands In the newly
opened Oklahoma reservations-iarm
land In Wichita county, one man
limited to l6O acres; grazing
land in Western Kiowa, Comanche
and Apache county, one man may
get all he overbids on, Mr.. Little
has personally inspected every 40
acres and knows where all the water
is. Those interested should call.
303t&2c
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
HOME DEFENDER STUCK.
Joints Must Be Abated Only by Pro.
cess Of Law.

Special to the Reflector.
TOPEKA, Oct. 5.-The supreme
court today handed down decision
sustaining the Shawnee district court
in the case against Balie Stark.
Stark was one OF Mrs. Nations
Home Defenders and raided joint
and was convicted. The court says
that while the statute declares drink.
ing places nuissnces they cannot be
abated by any person without due
process Of law. y.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10

Kansas City, Mo. Oct. 7th to 18th,
Fall Festivities, one fare, $4.90, for
round trip. Tickets on sale Oct. 9th
to 18th.
Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 10th to 26th,
Kansas City horse show, one and one.
third fare, $3.50, for round trip.
Wichita, Kas., Oct. 10th to 18th,
annual conference Of the Friends
church. One fare, $2sl for round
trip.
Dallas, Tex, Sept. 2Sth to Oct. 18th.
One fare plus $500 to Dallas or Fort
Worth. For full particulars call on
or address +. s. SAILS, Agt.,
Santa Fe route.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
four NEW RURAL DELIVERY ROUTES.
ONLY PARTY NAMES 60.
Independent and Similar Titles
Not to Be on tho Ballot.

Special to the Reflector.
Topeka, Oct. 7-Attorney Cen
eral GODDARD holds that tickets headed
"Independent" or similar names are
illegal. Tickets must have name OF
national or state organization when
not nominated by petition.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Wants Paw for the Wall.

Mrs. Nina l.. Kieffer has brought
SUIT against Leslie Perring for $642
which she claims is due her for Mr..
Perring's use Of the Partition wall on
the west side Of the Hodge block.
Mr., Perring is erecting a new build
ing and the wall will be its east side.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Chickasaws Paid Up.

A dispatch from Ardmore, |. 7.
says: The Chickssaw legislature
Saturday at Tishomingo passed an
act granting 5000 to Senator J. R.
Burton OF Kansas for services render.
cd the nation at the national capital
during his administration as attorney
for the tribe before bis election to the
United States senate.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Farewell Service.

A large congregation was present
at the farewell service for Rev. G. D.
Shaffer, the popular pastor Of Grace
Reformed church, last evening. Raw.
DR.. Blayney, Rev. F. Bergstrssser and
the pastor made addresses. Abilene
is very sorry to lose this talented
young preacher. He will leave for
Thurmont, Md, his home, on Thurs.
dav.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
MUST 60 TO SCHOOL.
Board Of Education Il After the
Recreant Children,

The board Of education met in regu-
lar session last night.
The usual bills were allowed.
W. H. Hoon was substituted for o.
P. Byers on the teachers committee
and l.. G. Humbargar for Hoon on
the ways and means committee.
The board instructed the commit
tee on schools to enforce the com.
pulsory school law. A large number
Of boys and girls who should be in
school are not attending. There will
be prosecutions unless the law is
more strictly complied with. Ad-
iourned.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Gsult Has Gone.

The sheriff Of Cloud county is ad.
vertising for J. c. Gault who left
Concordia Oct. | and has not been
heard from vet. Gault has been
working for Geo. Burroughs on the
Blade. His family is in Concordia.
Gault was an Abilene printer for
several years and frequently took a
few days off. He always came back
and probably will this time.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
WILL OPEN THE LIBRARY.
Books for the Bookless Will Be on
Tsp Jan. !.

The Library association expects to
begin operation January lst. 1t has
room for the library aud with the
cash on hand and the proceeds OF the
rummage sale ETC., will have over
$1,000 by Jan. l with which to buy
books. There will be an opportunity
not only for Abilene people but those
in the country to take out books and
the opening Of the library will be
much appreciated.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Dark Hair

Do you want it !? All that
dark, rich color your hair
used to have ? Easy enough,
so long asyou can buy Ayers
Hair Vigor. 1t always re.
stores color to gray hair. 1t
stops falling Of the hair, too,
and sometimes makes it grow
very long and heavy.
81 an over so years old. Ny hair
10 long and heavy, and Of the dark, rich
color oi youth, thanks 10 Ayers Hair
vigor." ,,galas,,
Mrs. R. A. Lloyd, Hsmpssn, VI.
q N tnuita LeAyEaco, LsvdL mne
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Ten Years in Kansas.
BY MRS. L. RIDLEY.
1Qk0

1859.
o, Kansas Is a land Of plenty,
A land of golden wonder,
The migration agents cast their bait,
And we, alas, took the clear under.
The writer Of this sketch left
Ann Arbor, Mich, March, 1859, In
company with 70 persons, destined
for Kansas territory and located on
upper Lyon creek, which Is known as
Union township. From the state line
the fashion Of travelling was with two
yoke Of oxen and a prairie schooner;
that was the way the rich travelled,
the poor had to walk. The rest Of
the year was spentin building a home,
watching the Indians, buffalo and
gray wolves.
This year came the drouth In its
worst form. Most Of the people we're
destitute, then the good news flashed
from the east that aid was coming to
Kansas in the shape Of flour, meal,
beans and clothing.
S. c. Pomeroy was instrumental in
getting this relief; a grateful people
sent him to the United States senate.
On the 18th OF June Nimrod Ridley,
Of Illinois, arrived on upper Lyon
creek, now Woodbine.
Mr.. Ridley brought the first horses
and the first reaper. He purchased
and pre-empted 800 acres Of land.
When he gathered his hay crop it was
so short and dry he had to gather it
in bis arms and haul it to the hay
stack In a covered wagon in order to
keep it from blowing away. He
gathered small crop Of potatoes.
1862.
On the 22nd Of June the writer OF
this sketch, Miss Lucinda Fall, was
married to Mr.. Nimrod Ridley, said
marriage being recorded on pages one
and two Of the Marriage Register.
This is the first marriage recorded
in the county and as q woman has
two days Of honor, her wedding and
funeral days, ! feel constrained to
mention II. In 1862 Mr.. Ridley en-
listed in the U. s. service, returning
in 1865. He built a house and re-
sumed farming.
1867.
On the oath Of July the writer had
her first experience with high water.
| had seen the creek over Its banks
many times but on this morning It
was over banks and bottoms; not one
acre Of bottom land was In sight
The writer had TO leave the house be.
fore breakfast, was roasting coffee
and baking biscuits for the morning
meal; had to take three children on a
horse and 90 to the high land. We
had nothing to eat that day. At
night ! rode back to the house, but
could get nothing to eat as the water
had flooded everything and my bis
cults we're as large as Kansas water.
melons. We got our first meal at 10
a. m. the next day.
1886.
Nimrod Ridley purchased the first
sewing machine, a nine days wonder
In the settlement. In the summer the
Cheyennes made raid on our home
and took what they wanted, they took
Mr.. Ridlsys cavalry ssber with
them. The next on the bill was the
Kansas grasshoppers; they ate what
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
poPuL1srs OUT OF IT.
Democrats Name q Ticket in Mass
Convention.


The Democratic convention, includ-
ing both Populists and Democrats,
met Saturday afternoon, About two
dozen attended.
G. E. Rugh was chairman; John Will
son secretary.
4. D. Carman and Alex. Mustard
were nominated for high school trus-
tees.
Resolutions endorsing the Bryan
platform Of 1900 and denouncing the
murder Of Mckinley we're adopted.
Adjourned.
The Populsts will have no ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by Abbe &
Ellison. Abstracters.
r G Tonkin to j Neimeier all sec 81
1862, $4,000.
F Luker to Alb Luker e3 swi BILL,
$500.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
Gss We'll Down $40 Feet.

The gas well Is down about 62O
feet. The plan Of casing 1t has been
given up until greater depth. Then
1t Is expected that the water pressure
will make II necessary.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10

All those whe wish to assist in the
rummage sale by donations Of any
kind please notify any member Of the
association.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10

Cleanliness, skill and gentlemsnly
treatment are characteristics Of Lam
dss' barber shop. Childrsn's hair
cutting done perfectly. Call and sss.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10

kummags sale Begins October l6.
All merchants having articles to do
nate please notify Mrs. Gleissner or
any member Of the library associa-
tion.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-10
process OF Law

Did Not Chang Her Mama
John Miller and Mary E. Miller,
both Of Tampa, were married in the
probate court room by Judge Flack.