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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
LOCAL NOTES s sSpf1" s ii: s' and s"s e.n nf;e

Ven Ayres came up rom Greel
ey, Saturday nigh, and undertook
to get of the tram before it reached
the crossing As IA result. he ran in
to :; barbed wire fence, aud tore his
Sunday go-to meetin clothes all to
pieces, besides receiving several
painful scratches himself He'll
ride to the depot next time,
VIII Stewart has been suffering
from a very sore arm. Some time
ago, he scratched his arm slightly
and blood poisoning set in and he
has been having serious time. 1t
has been necessary TO lance the
member five or six times and for
awhile some concern was felt lest
more serious consequences follow,
but he is now recovering slowly.
Tuesdays Evening News.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Cheek are re
joicing over an eleven pound girl
that arrived at their home last night
rhe citizens State Bank opened
its doors for business to-day The
OIL cers are, President, d. ID. Bailey
OF Emporia, Vice President; w. w.
Gowdy; Cashier, Il. NJ. Elliott. The
board Of directors is composed of d.
j Bailey, +. NJ. Elliott, } h. Scott,
J. w. Bred nthal. and w. w.
Gowdy. The capital stock is
so 900.
The &. a. r. and w. r. C. will
koIl a Joint meeting at their rooms
in h court house next Saturday at
two O'Clock p. IA. The meeting will
be a social one and it is expected
by the comrades that considerable
foraging will be done on the part of
the w, r. c. for numb of robust
appetiies are expected to be in at
tendance. A hint to the wiFe is suf-
fcirlt
he people of Garnet will hear
with sorrow of the death of Donald
Herbert, the infant son of Mr.. and
Mis-. r. @. Bolman, which occurred
this morning All the care and at
Iteldion that love could suggest had
been lavished upon the little one
but it could not be persuaded TO
4tsy and the liltla white soul has
made its flight back to the bosom of
a ID. Mr.. and Mrs. Bolman have
he neaitfelt sympathy of the PEG
pie ,,l nm nifty in their bereave-
Inent Funeral services will be held
at the nome tu.invrrow afternoon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
For a Bad Cold

II YOU kave bad cold you need a good
reliable medicine like Chamberlan's
Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it,
and to-allay the irritation and infam'
ton of the throat ana lungs. For sale
by Tibbcts & Co.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Mondays Evening News.
j. w. Powers. of Osawatomic, is in the
cityson business.
J. b. Farris, of Wavcrly, is visiting his
cousins, Sohn and Andy
Miss Anna Cubitt left, this morning
for Topeka, to visit friends
Miss Anna Johnson went to Ottawa
to- day, to visit friends for. a day or two
Miss Iva Craig, Of Olathe, visited
over Sunday with Miss Maude Craig
Miss Maudc Craig went to Lawrence
this morning to visit relatives for few
days
Dave Flinchpan and wife OF Ottawa
visited over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
". II. Stein.
J. l.. Kcrchcva went to Greeley, to-
day, to visit for week or two with S.
E. Pratt and family.
w. d. Rippey, the Severance, Kas
capitalist, is in the city looking alter his
interests in this county.
Mrs. John Dunbar left, this morning,
for Naodesha where her husband has
employment. They will make that their
home for the present.
Mrs. f. NJ. Douthit and daughter,
Mrs. F. o. bisber, of Shclbyvile, ILL.,,
who have been visiting Judge Stein and
family, left, to-day, on their return
home,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Capt. l.. p. Dobbs has been gathering
scions from song 81 the best and thrift
lest orchards ip the county to make sure
AID get his gratis true TO pan's from
bearing trees.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

For sick headache try Chamberlan's
stomach and liver tablets; they will ward
off the attaesS II taken in time For sale
BY Tibbet's 81 Co
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

MODudN ENCHlliS ASWs.
Ivor Thomas went to Lawrence,
to-day, to finish putting in some
bank furniture for the McAtee fac
tory.
A slight change has been made in
the leaving time of the north bound
day passenger ON the Santa Re. II
now leaves at 300 instead of 3:07.
A. G. G. Shockey, who recently
moved here from Colony, will open
a grocery store in the building Oh
w est Fifth street recently occupied
by McMurray's feed store.
Landlord rom Brunson, of the
Fourth Avenue has rented the room
Just east of A. Walkers grocery and
shoe store, and will fit it up in good
shape for "a sample room.
The Santa Fe plug now leaves fol
Kansas City at 1850 instead of 1913
a. N. and in the evening le,ves Gar
nett Tor the south al 1850 instead OF
TAP. Persons who want to take this
train should govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Miss Lille Best, who has been IA
home on account of sickness, returned
to Westphala, yesterday, where she is
employed
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
To CURE A COLD IN ONE nav

TAKE Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabulets
an druggists refund the money II n
lalls to cure I. w. Groves signature is
on each box. 25c, .
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Saturdays Evening News.
A. ]. Kelley of '0keta. Kns,, is in town,
on business.
l.. ID. Kirk made a business trip to
Kansas CITY to-day.
Doc Lyle made a professional sit to
Richmond to-day.
Z. NJ. Elliott went to Kansas City,
this morning, on business.
Mrs. Pearl Whitney and baby daughter,
Miss Lena returned to their hong at
Lawrence to-. day.
Pete Peterson lett this morning Tor
Chicago on business. He expects to be
gone for about four weeks.
Mrs. w. ID. West. who has been visit
ing her son, Edward West, of Sugarvale
left this morning for her home at Dodge
City
Miss Bessie Chandler, who teaches the
FAIR Ground school, went to Richmond
this morning to visit home folks over
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Eridny,s Evening News.

Fridays Evening News.
Miss Carrie Sess returned. to-day from
an extended visit to friends at Kansas
City.
Mrs. Alice Olmstead, of Lawrence is
visiting her sister, Miss L. d Kirk ana
family.
/. Mrs. Frank Stewart, Of Westphalia'
visited, yesterday, with the family OF j.
L. Calvert.
Mr.. and Mrs. h. S. Siglca left, today
for Winfield, Kan, to make a week
visit with Frank Bruins and family.
Rev. Church went to Lone Elm, to-
day, 10 preach the funeral SCI mon over
the remains Of Mrs. Langhlin, who died
yesterday.
Miss Mary DeGreeif returned, to-day.
to her home at Kansas CITY, after n
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Rukcr.
Miss L. a. Johnson, who has been Wis
ting Col. and Mrs. Houston, left this
morning for her home at McCannels
burg, Il
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
SATURDAYS Evening News.

Saturdays Evening News.
The Lutherans gave social at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Hogue 3
miles southeast OF town last night.
. Mrs. w. G. Cress OF Central City,
vent to Kansas City to-day to lay in
a stock of general merchandise for a
store which she will soon start at
that place.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
WALLER GOES ON THE STAND.
The Major Testifss That Ten. Smith Told
Him Not tn Take Prisoners and to
XIII and Burn.

Manila, April 9.-Maj. Waller, of
the marine corps, at yesterdays SEES
sion of the court-martial by which he
is being tried on the charge Of exc
cutting natives Of Samar without
trial, testified in rebuttal of the evil
dence given Monday by Gen. Jacob
Fl. Smith, who commanded the Amer
lean troops in the island of Samar.
Gen. Smith instructed him to kill and
burn, said that the more he killed
and burned the better pleased he
would be, that it was no time to take
prisoners and that he was to make
samar bowling wilderness. Maj.
Waller asked Gen, Smith to define
the age limit for killing and he re-
piled Everything over ten" The
major repeated this order to Capt.
Porter, saying: "We do not make
war in that way on old men, women
and children"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
FIGHT WITH xooRsHlNERs.
Revenue pticerH Raid IN Illicit Distiilsry
and Are Resolved with Vol
ley Of shots

Louisville, KY, April 9.-News has
been received here of a fight between
moonshiners and revenue officers ~
miles from Big Meeting Creek post
Office, in Hardin county, about Is
miles from this city, during which
Asa Humble, an alleged mo0nshiner,
was killed and Deputy Revenue Col
lector r. A. Hancock, of Louisville,
who was leading the pursuing posse,
narrowly escaped death, rifle ball
grazing his head and leaving its mark
on the skin. The revenue officers had
information that still was located
in bottom near Big Meeting creek.
They surrounded the still and Dep
uty Collector Hancock stepped out
and called upon three men who were
operating it to surrender. They an
swered with a volley of shots and
the revenue officers promptly re-
turned the fire. Two OF the moon
sinners then fed from the still, firing
as they ran, and made their escape.
When the smoke had cleared away
Asa Humble was dead inside the still
house. 1t Is thought one Of the men
who escaped was wounded.
The news Of the fight was brought
to this city by Mr.. Hancock and I. ].
Cundiff, a deputy marshal, who was
a member OF the posse.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
THE AUCTION OF TOWNSHIPS.


Ardmore, /. T., April 9.-Hundreds
Of non-citizens in the new towns that
we're set aside by the secretary Of
the interior under the act of May
81, 1900, are bitterly opposing the
Chickasaw-Choctaw supplementary
agreement recently sent to congress
because Of the provision which pro-
vides for the sale Of townsites at
public auction. No legislation in
years has startled the people SO
much as the treaty, which, If passed,
will affect thousands who have
bought the right Of possession in
these towns and erected permanent
improvements thereon with view of
purchasing the lot at appraised
value. The new treaty gives the own
err of Improvements no priority of
rights. The effect of the provision
is already being felt. The building
in towns has stopped. Railroads will
fight the treaty on account Of the
TOWNSHIP feature. The Choctaw In
dams will also oppose it on the
ground Of the coal and asphalt pro-
vision, wherein It is proposed to sell
coal and asphalt mines at public
auction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Kalispell, Mont, April o.-Great
Northern passenger No. 4, eastbound,
was wrecked yesterday afternoon
near Bolton, 80 miles east Of here.
Engineer Charles Hart and Fireman
W. 0. Cherrier, were badly scalded
about the body and lower limbs;
Express Messenger Ed McCornville
was injured in the leg and two pas
sengers, whose names have not been
learned, were injured. The engine
and first four cars are a complete
wreck. The cause Of the accident is
not known here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
Girls With Ideas.

Two bright young Philadelphia wo-
men, who recently graduated from
prominent college, have solved the
problem Of Independent self-support,
the Record says, in a manner that re-
fleets great credit upon their business
foresight and ingenuity. The young
women, upon their return from college,
cast around for means of support, but
found nearly every avenue crowded
with those who were also anxious for
employment. Then the pair thought
out plan. A room on a fashionable
street was rented and handsomely fur.
nished. Pretty monogram circulars
were sent to a large list of friends, con-
tanning the information that all sorts Of
knowledge would be given and sugges-
tlons made concerning new gowns in
contemplation, or old gowns to be re-
modelled. The difficulty confronting the
woman who had the money to be in
style, but did not have the time or
taste, would be removed by consulting
these young ladies, who had made a
study Of style material, and how to
adapt both. Clients began to flock to
the partners, and already they have
had to call In assistance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10


O. . dainty plant Is the Ivy green,
That cfeepeth DER ruins old!
OF right choice food are his meals, ween,
In his cell so lone and cold.
The walls must be crumbled, the stones de-
caytd,
To pleasure bis dainty whim;
And the mouldering dust that years hav(
made
Is merry meal foF him.
Creeping where no life IL seen.
A rare old plant Is the ivy green.
Fast he stealeth on, though he wears M
wings.
And stanch old heart has he!
How closely he twineth. how tight he clingi
To his friend. the huge oak tree!
And slyly be traileth along the ground,
And his leaves he gently waves,
And he joyously twines and hugs around
The rich mould OF dead mems graves.
Creeping. where no life is seen,
rare old plant is the Ivy green.
Whole ages have fed, and their works de-
cayed,
And nations scattered been;
But the stout old ivy shall never fade
From Its hale and hearty green.
The brave old plant In Its lonely days
Shall fatten upon the past;
For the statelest building man can raise
Is the ivy's food at last.
Creeping where no life Is seen,
A rare old plant is the Ivy green.
Charles Dickens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

New York, April o.-The New York
conference Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church yesterday adopted a reso-
luton that a committee be appoint
ed to arrange for the celebration Of
John Wesley's birthday next year.
The report Of the twentieth century
thank offering commission showed
that 100000 had been collected for
metropolitan Methodism." The re-
port Of the committee on Sunday OBJ
servance. which was adopted, de-
nounced Sunday newspapers. Sunday
excursions and Sunday saloons, and
recommended cooperation with the
American Sabbath union and other
organizations for the proper observ-
ance Of the American Sabbath.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Rapid City, s. d., April 0.--The an
nual meeting of the Western Cattle
mems association began here yes
terday. There were 1000 delegates
in the city, representing South Da-
kota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming and
Colorado. The forenoon was devoted
to the reception of the visitors and
the business sessions began in the
afternoon. Reports from the range
showed the losses less than ten per
cent, they being the heaviest on the
Grand river, north of here, where
they will run above the average.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
A COLONIZATION COMPANY.
Forty Thousand Acres Of Land In the Rio
Grands Valley to BE Sold to Bona
Eide Settlers.

FL Paso, Tex, April "a colonial
ton company has been organized and
will settle 10000 acres of lands in
the Rio Grande valley below the city.
Recent experiments have demon
strated the fact that water can be
got from wells with pumps to irrigate
the lands at small cost The land
will be sold only to bona fde settlers.
These valley lands were cultivated
for over 200 years, but irrigation in
New Mexico and Arizona has taken
all the water from the Rio Grande,
which is dry two-thirds Of the year,
virtually making the valley a desert.
The valley lands when irrigated are
as rich as the famous Nile land and
produce the finest fruit in the world.
A Respite for = Condemned negro
Marlin, Tex, April 9.--John Roam, a
negro, was to have been hanged
here at noon yesterday for criminal
assault on little white girl, but
early in the morning the governor
granted a respite. The prisoner was
slipped out Of town and the local
militia was placed about the Jail be-
fore the respite was read. 1t caused
very bitter feeling. II the negro is
returned here it is expected that
trouble will occur.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Wilkesbarre Pa, April 0.-'rhe post
office at Hudson, Pa, was broken into
yesterday morning by four masked
men and Sl07 in stamps and $65 In
money was taken. While the thieves
were at work Father Spotanski, OF
St. Joseph's Catholic church, passed
and was held up until the burglary
was completed. The burglars com
PEELED Father spotanski to witness
the robbery. The priest thinks he
knows one of them and has been
able to give clew to the authorities,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Among Canon Cores stock Of sto-
rles, which have the English cathe-
drals for a background, Is one of two
country girls who, evidently enjoying
holiday from fresh domestic service
in the city, were observed by an atten-
dant pacing fearfully the aisles Of st.
Paul's. Under the manlfcent dome one
Of them paused to gaze In wonder
about her. Curious to see In what
words her manifest impression would
find utterance. the attendant stole
nearer 1t seemed that her limited vo-
cabulary was inadequate. Not 80 her
companion. Amt 1t just grand"
cried she. The spellbound one re-
NAMED silent for 4 moment longer.
Then, as II breaking the chains Of
some strange enchantment, she turned
upon her friend. 'Yes," she said,
slowly and timidly. "but, oh, dear.
Sarah, wouldn't It take just forever to
sweep this place outw estminster
Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Denver. Col, April "a Boer col
ony may be established along the line
of the proposed Denver. Salt Lake g.
Short Line. A committee of local
I'oer sympathizers called on the state
land board yesterday with a letter
from Boer Consul General Pierce, in
New York, asking for information
about state lands along the new
route. III can get the right kind
Of Inducements says the consul gen
eral, several thousand Boer refugees
will 60 to Colorado and settle on
farms. They will make the best OF
citizens, | am sure"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
roperty and the thief there in ad-

properly anu the tniei
vance.
Woicott told his story to the ser.
reant at the desk, answered the usual
questions, and then was locked up. NO
was still hungry. He had no money 10
buy food with or send a messenger
to any acquaintance, or to the 'aiios
who made the coat. He passed mo
most miserable night he had ever
known, shudderlng not SO much ~
close contact with the disreputaDie
characters who, one after anotner'
were thrust into his. and adjoining
cells, as at the terrible thought OF Lis
sweetheart arriving in New YORK anu
learning of his disgrace!
In the morning lie was taken wltn
the nights accumulation Of peace
breakers to the Jefferson Market
Court His tragedy couldn't 90 mucn
further, but 1t was nevertheless sew
eral hours before he WIS released. The
judge, after examining him, remanded
him and sent an officer to bring In the
tailor who made the coat. Meantime
WOlcott accepted the offer OF q lawyer
to act for him. and sent word to MS
friends, horinS and hoping as noon
drew near that relief would come De-
fore his sweetheart should call lat his
lodgings.
Noon passed before the tailor was
marched in. Almost behind him was
the lawyer with squad of friends
anxious to offer bail for the innocent
prisoner, but before any testimony
could be taken in walked two ladies',
at sight of whom Wolcott turned
deahly pale aud lnstinctlvely lodged
behind a burly policeman.
whats this?' demanded the judge;
severely; have we man innocent OF
the offense charged, but guilty Of
something more serious!'
"Henry! Henry" cried an asonized
voice, and, defying the court deeorum
and the officers appointed to main
tain IT, Wolcott's sweetheart rushed up
to the bar and threw her arms about
his neck. "They told me at your house
that you'd been arrested for stealing"
she sobbed; but know 1t isn't so and
I've come to tell the judge that he
mustn't believe a word of IT."
His Honor put up one hand to his
lips to keep them straight and with the
other raped his gavel gently on the
bar.
LET us proceed in order my dear
young lady," he said, when lN could
control his voice.
And in order they did proceed, and
speedily found Wolcott not guilty.
That the too shrewd policeman was
sharply reprimanded isn't Of so much
interest as the fact that Wolcott
marched bis sweetheart, her aunt, his
lawyer, and his loyal friends to his
lodgings, where he found his expected
check-that he treated them all to q
dinner at Delmonico's-and that he
wrote home that night for another re.
mittance, to enable him to get through
the week without resorting to the
pawnshops.-Ex.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
One on the Bishop.

The archbishop Of York has been
telling a good story at his own ex-
pense. He was recently In train and
near him sat two drunken men. Pres
entity one of them remarked to the
other that SOME one had robbed him
of a f5 note, and he proposed to find
It II he had to search the whole train.
"As it happened" said the archbish-
op, ~ had a e. note and that was all.
and as | was alone in the carriage
with them felt little bit uncomfort.
able. Then it occurred to me to pre-.
tend to be asleep. Sure enough, In a
minute more was accosted with, I
say, neighbor!' but | made no answer.
Then the man grabbed my arm and
shook me, but to no purpose. rs I
didn't wake up. He kept on shaking.
however, and always a little more
forclbly. until 1t last his friend inter.
posed with. I gay. Bill let him alone,
WI You; he's drunker'n you arsy'-
Tit-Blts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Guthrie, Ok, April 9.-Gov. Tom
Ferguson yesterday stated that no
Acknowledgement of colored citizens
will be countenanced so long as he
is governor. "Such things" he
stated, may be tolerated in South
Carolina, but never in Oklahoma. !"
The Lawton situation remains I'M
changed. the announcement Of the
governor TO use force to keep the
peace evidently having the desired
effect on the instigators of the move
ment to drive the negroes from that
city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Guthrie, Ok, April 9.-Maj. 0. A.
Mitscher, agent for the Usage In
dams, has been called to the interior
of that country by the st. Louis 4
San Francisco Railroad company to
appraise the right-of-way and assess
the damages done by the company in
running its line through from
Sapulpa, |. T., to Enid, Ok.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
Order About Philippine Tariff Act.

Washington, April 0.-Secretary
Root, after consultation with the
treasury authorities, has issued in
structions to Acting Civil Gov. Luke
Wright, of the Philippine islands. to
give effect to that part of the Phil
ippine tariff act which provides for a
rebate of the export duties on goods
shipped from the Philippines into the
United States. This matter is re-
allied to be one of great Importance
and has caused much agitation in
Europe.