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The Conservative, 1902-02-06
Che Conservative.

ument it did great work, whether
for good or for harm, and has passed
on to future generations for their
judgment But the play that was
founded on it has swung loose from
it's foundation and has standing of
it's own now. It is the great American
play today, nearly forty years after the
order of things it represents has
passed off the earth, and it is quite
possible that in it one of the deathless
possessions Of the race has found birth.
These things that last for hundreds,
thousands of years, take their origin
in very insignificant and unsuspected
ways some times. 1t would be queer,
wonld it not, if the people of the 10th
century should know the America Of
the 10Th only from Uncle Toms
Cabin, just as some Of US only know
the Roman Empire from the play Of
julius Caesar?
Uncle Tom has become altogether
impersonal. We think the ladies of
the south need no more take offence
at it than need the ladies of Rome at
the representation Of the customs of
their ancestors in the other play men,
toned.
The Conservative, 1902-02-06
CRIME AND CRIMINALS.
Editor of The Conservative:

Editor of The Conservative:
In a recent communication on the
above subject, kindly given to the
public by your journal, reform of
our criminal code in the matter of
penalties and punishments was pro-
posed, and should like permission to
present other considerations in support
of the measure. The former article
was but teat, the sermon may be
preached at any time, by anybody,
and everywhere.
The most deliberate and careful
scrutiny fails to discover more than
one side to the question, for no argu-
ment can be formulated in favor of
the destruction of immortal souls, nor
defense made of measures tending to
such result.
Even so mean and meager
a consideration as the economy
of the reform proposed, is re-
commendation for it's adoption,
for prison labor, which means work
without wages, is demoralizing to the
business Of community, and ruinous
to those affected by the unnatural and
unjust competition. 1t is cheaper to
maintain an invalid in the hospital
than to have the whole community
stricken by contagion. And it is
cheaper to detain a criminal in idle
ness than to destroy an industry des-
manded by the general need, and in
the prosecution of which the many
thrive This is a fact universally
recognized and in many states pro-
vided against by legislation.
But this is narrow and belittling
view of broad and commanding sub
ject. There can be no estimate for a
lost soul, speech nor thought can com.
The Conservative, 1902-02-06

The tawny tide of
A POWER AGENT. the Missouri runs
along by all the
towns on the eastern border of the state
with great power, and ought to be
utilized. Why can not barges be con-
structed that can be moved so as to get
the strongest current in the river, and
from the shafts which the current turns
upon those barges, power be transmitted
to the shore for use in factories, the
whole length Of its banks? Will some
electrical or mechanical engineer invent
barge or system of barges, by which
each town may utilize the Missouri
river as power agent?
The Conservative, 1902-02-06
The fact, stated in
THE COLLEGES. his recent book, by

J. H. Garfield, that
the college course fills the mind of the
student with Ideals, is not very much of
a reason in favor of that course. A
student, graduated full of College Ideals
who goes out into the industrial activi-
ties of this republic and meets whole
lot Of strenuous young men full OF
Reals, is quite liable to get knocked out.
When an Ideal student of theories
and books, fresh from the training of
lot of professors, runs up against Real
worker in the agriculture, commerce or
manufacture of the United States, the
latter gentleman is not ordinarily killed,
or even MANNED by the collision.
There is as good mental discipline
evolved in the counting rooms, in the
railroad offices, in the banks and the
great manufacturing plants of America
as can be developed in any University.
The best education that human being
can possibly secure, is that one which
will enable him to live most completely
in this world, and to begin that sort Of
satisfactory completeness in living at
the earliest possible period of ex-
istence.
The Conservative, 1902-02-06
1t is rather early
for either political
party in Douglas
DANGEROUS.

county to promise congressional nomi-
nation to Hon. Frank Ransom, because,
with his great versatility in politics, he
may, before autumn comes again, belong
to the other party! 1t is dangerous to
deal in futures political, where an aero
batic genius is concerned.
The Conservative, 1902-02-06


criminal Of opportunity for reforma-
tion, we have committed graver
offense and accomplished a more en-
during wrong than is possible to the
do. And yet our present system of
punishment accomplishes precisely
this, and does it continually. Not by
accident, not by failure of plans, not
in moment Of anger and passion, not
at the behest of hunger and want, not
from q sudden impulse of hatred, re-
venge or despair, but with deliberate
purpose and preparation do we con-
demn our brothers to eternal death
In so far as we have the power, and
are able to thwart the divine purpose,
we occupy ourselves with the manu-
facture of criminals for eternity.
1t is amazing that the enlighten-
ment Of the present age, and especially
of this liberty and justice low
ing country, should so long tolerate
system so brutal and so senseless, and
yet. such is the force of custom, such
the Indifference of this busy and
money loving age, that we hear no
outcry against the unspeakable enor-
nifty, and by an inconsiderate and
culpable silence educate our children
to it's continuance.
We make large and continuous out
lay of money and labor, are patient
and persistent in persuasion and ap-
peal, for the enlightenment and
Christianizing of heathen lands, and
then with an inconsistency at once
shameful and shameless, hasten home
to perpetrate worse than heather bar.
barities in our own. Could jnconsist-
ency further go? Or Satan's plans be
more aptly abetted?
The plain fact, simply stated. is
that authority to condemn to death is
nowhere obtainable upon the earth, and
it follows, Of necessity, that every
willful destruction of human life, by
whatever means and by whatever
name, is murder. 1t is violation direct
OF Gods simplest and most imperative
command "Thou shalt not kill"
The fundamental declaration of our
government is that "all men, (not
some men) "are created equal' and
shave the right to life and liberty" ="
Whence, then, comes authority to kill
or license to enslave? If all men are
created equal, the man on the bench
is not superior to him at the bar, and
may not make disposition of these
Heaven bestowed rights. They are
beyond him. It is no answer to say
the judge was chosen for this very
purpose for his electors could not
confer all authority they did not
themselves possess. One might as
reasonably undertake to supply cards
The Conservative, 1902-02-06
The ladies of
various southern
communities have
taken up arms
UNCLE TOMS
CABIN.

some with appearance of determination
against the further public performance
of this play in their towns They say
it misrepresents their fathers, and is
cruel and unjust.
They are right in what they say and
in everything they ask; but they can
never win. Mrs. Stoves book, which
is very little read today, was nothing
more nor less than an incendiary doc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
ARE NOT FULL TERMS.
Sheriffs Have a Better Chance Ac.
cording to ATTORNEY General,

There has been some question
whether, Insofar as it relates to
sheriffs is held valid, the two vacant
periods from now until November,
and November to January, which
must be filled, the first by appoint
ment and the latter by election, will
not be considered full terms. That
being the case the men appointed by
Governor Stanley, should they be
elected to serve until January, would
be disqualified from holding the office
thereafter. And, il a man was elect.
ed 10 fill the period between Novem.
Der and January, and then elected for
the full term, he would be disquali-
fed at the end OF that time. Or,
should one OF the present first term
sheriffs be appointed by Governor
Stanley TO serve until November, he
could then be elected either for the
period Of time until November or for
the succeeding regular term.
Attorney General A. A. GODDARD was
asked bis opinion regarding the mat
ter yesterday. He said be did not
think the short period could be con.
sidered full terms. 1t was bis opin.
ion that the constitutional provision
limiting q sheriff to two terms Of Of.
nee was meant to restrict his con-
tinued service to four years. II Mr..
Godard's opinion is upheld by the
courts, . person appointed by the
governor to ill the vacancy from now
until November can be elected for q
short term from November to Janu-
airy and then serve one full term
thereafter Again, sheriff serving
bis first term, II he can induce the
governor to appoint his deputy for
the vacant period to November and
can then have the deputy elected to
serve until the beginning Of the regu-
lar term in January, can be elected
Tor two full terms afterwards, as there
has been an interegnum between his
two terms Of service, as required by
law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

The claim OF other cough medicines
to be as good as Cham erlain's are ei.
fectually set at rest in the following
testimonial Of Mr.. 9. D. Glass, an en-
ploye Of Bartlett 4 Dennis Co., Gard
nier, NJ. He says: II had kept add.
ing to cold and cough in the winter
Of 1897, trying every cough medicine
l heard Of without permanent help,
until one day was in the drug store
Of Mr.. Houleban and be advised me
to try Chambe rlain's Cough Remedy
and offered to pay back my money II
| was not cured. My lungs and bron.
chial tubes we're very sore at this
time, but was completely cured by
this remedy, and have since always
turned to it when got a cold, and
soon find relief, also recommend it
to my friends and am glad to say it
is the best Of all cough medicines. !"
For sale by j, NJ, GleIssper,
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Resolutions Of Respect.

At the regular meeting Of the La
dies Missionary society Of the Presby'
terian church, the following resolu'
tioLs were passed.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the dear
Father to take unto himself our faith.
full sister, Mary Hamilton,
RESOLVED, therefore, that we, the
members Of the society, sincerely
mourn the loss Of devoted member
and earnest worker in the cause Of
Christ.
RESOLVED, That we extend our
sympathy to the bereaved sisters and
commend them to God who giveth his
beloved rest.
RESOLVED, That copy Of this ties.
timonial be furnished the REFLECTOR
for publication and also spread on
the records Of this society.
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MILLERs HAVE MEETING.
Central Kansas Associations Exec
utive Committee Here.

The executive committee cf the
Central Kansas Millers' association Of
which Geo. X. Warren OF Salina, is
president and H. X. Humphrey Of
Abilene, secretary, held a meeting
here last Friday, about a dozen be-
ing present. Routine business was
discussed and steps were taken toward
having millels' banquet soon.
The opinion Of those present WAS
that wheat is much improved in con.
dition over three or four weeks ago
and that central Kansas has q fine
prospect.
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Had to Conc uer or Die.

ii was just about gone" writes
Mrs. Rosa Richardson, Of Laurel
Springs, N. G. 81 had consumption
so bad that the best doctors said
could not live more than q NJ nth,
but began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured by
seven bottles and am now stout and
WE'LL" It's an unrivaled liie.saver in
consumption, pneumonia, Ia grippe
and bronchitis; iniall.ble for coughs,
colds, asthma, hay fever, Group or
whooping cough. Guaranteed bottles
SOC and $I.00. Trial bottles free at
j. M. Gleissner's drug store.
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Clerks Wise Suggestion,

81 have lately been much troubled
with dyspepsia, beIchiug and sour
stomach writes M. S. Mead, leading
pharmacist OF Attleboro, Mass. III
could eat hardly anything without
suffering several hours. My clerk
suggested try Kotol Dyspepsia Cure
which did with most happy results.
| have had no more trouble and
when one can 90 to eating mince pie,
cheese, candy and nuts after such a
time, their digestion must be pretty
good. | endorse Kodol dyspepsia
Cure heartily" You don't have TO
diet. Eat all the good food you want
but don't overload the stomach.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests your
food. J. N. Gleissner.
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A Splendid Contribution.

Gov. Stanley writes as follows 10
Supt Niesley: 81 am in receipt Of
yours Of the 9Th enclosing draft ior
1884, being the donation Of the pub
lie schools Of Abilene to the Mckinley
Memorial fund. This is splendid
contribution and speaks we'll for the
public spirit Of your citizens. wish
to congratulate your teachers and
pupils upon their splendid showing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
ONE MORE CHAPTER.
Mrs. Scurlock Wants TO Prosscut.
Her Husband.

The Manhattan Nationalist has this
additional chapter Of the Scurlock
family's troubles; last week Mrs.
Scurlock again appca ed on the scene
and requested County Attorney
Brock to proceed against Mr. Sour.
lock aud daughter who are living
here and, as Mrs. Scurlock claims,
guilty OF few Of the worst crimes on
the calendar. Mr.. Brock expressed
himself is ready to proceed whenever
proper evidence had been produced,
The Scurlock woman showed a paper
published in Warsaw, NO., at which
place these people formerly lived,
giving a write.up Of the charges
against Scurlock and bis daughter,
but closing with the statement that
the charges had been dismissed. In
compliance with Mrs. Scurlock's re-
quest Mr.. Brock summoned May Sour
lock to bis office and listened to what
both parties had to say. No shallow
Of tangible evidence was produced
against the girl and II appears that
Mrs. Scurlock is merely trying by
means Of persecution to force her
daughter to return to her house. The
county attorney informed Mrs. Sour
lock that no. more such proceedings
on her part would be tolerated here,
and she went away in such haste as
to leave behind mittens and glasses.
"Mr. and Mrs. Scurlock were di.
vorcedf about year ago. Mrs. Sour
lock lives In Abilene and the father
and daughter came here some months
ago, and May Scurlock is earning a
living for herself and invalid parent
by doing washing and housework." |
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A Cashier Testifes.

Gentlemen:-Aiter twenty years Of
aches and pains caused by constipa
ton brought on by scdentary habits,
| have had more relief in two bottles
Of DR.. CaldwelI's Syrup Pepsn than
all OF the hundreds Of other remedies
| have tried, and | take pleasure in
giving you this testimony, believing
you have the finest preparation made
for stomach trouble.
Very truly yours, D. +. LANCE,
Cashier Wabash X. r. 4 st st. Louis.
Sold by all druggists.
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Died in Arizona.

The Phoenix, Arizona, American
contains the news Of the death OIL
Luther Hoffman, formerly Of Abilene,
Feb. /, Of consumption. Mr.. Hof'
man was born in Pennsylvania, on
the edge Of Gettysburg battlefield,
only a few months after the echoes Of
that dreadful cannonade had died out
of the surrounding hills and while
yet the beautiful valley was torn and
disheveled by the shock Of arms. He
was the youngest Of three children.
and when only d lad in his teens the
family moved to Abilene, Kansas,
where bis father bought the Demo-
crat, and in that office the son began
his printing and newspaper career
IN lew years, on account OF Ialllng
health, his father sold the paper and
moved to Topeka to live. There Mr..
Hoffman worked on the Topeka Cap.
ital for few months. He was just
eighteen when bis father died, and
about year later he bought the St.
Mary's Express, which he conducted
for several years, but aiterward
drifted into Kansas City, where he
was successfully engaged in all
branches Of publishing and news
paper work. His many friends here
regret his decease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
A Plot AgAinat the Sultan.

Paris, Feb. 15.-1'hs Constantinople
correspondent OF the Echo de Paris
says that a plot against the sultan
has been discovered and that two Of
the sultan's aides have been arrested
and it Is reported that q number Of
sourtiers are implicated In the plot.
The object Of tho consplrators was
either to kill the sultan or imprison
and dethrono him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
A Fireman's Close Call.

81 stuck to my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve
was racked with pain" writes G. W.
Bellamy. locomotive fireman, Of
Burlington Iowa. al was weak and
pale, without any appetite and all
run down. As ! was about to give
up, I got a bottle OF Electric Bitters
and, after taking it, ! felt as well as |
ever did in my life" Weak, sickly,
run down people always gain new
life, strength and vigor from their
use. Try them. Satisfaction guar
anteed by J. N. Gieissner. Price 500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

New York, Feb l5.--Ihc work OF
clearing the streets Of Paterson, N
j., goes on rapidly and it Is thought
that by the end Of the next week
some kind of order will have been re-
stored. Most Of the business firms
burned out are open for business.
The relief fund now amounts to $780,
500 from all sources. Insurance
losses are being allowed and paid as
rapidly as possible.
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The Presidents Reply to schley

Washington, Feb. 15.-0ne Of the
principal subjects discussed at the
cabinet meeting yesterday was the
reply which the president will make
to the appeal Of Admiral Sehley
Members of the cabinet are extreme.
ly reticent as to what the presidents
views are, beyond the statement that
his decision undoubtedly will cleaI
the atmosphere somewhat upon many
OF the involved questions
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Pythians Enjoyed ".

A large number Of knights Of pyth
las and their families had an enjoy
able time at their hall last evening
it being the lodges annual entertain
mcnt. Dancing, cards and bounti
iul supper made the occasion mem
orable one for all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

Has worldwide fame for marvel.
Gus cures. 1t surpasses any other
salve, lotion, ointment or balm for
cuts, corns, burns, boils, sores, feons,
ulcers, letter, salt rheum, fever sores,
chapped hands, skin eruptions; inial.
lible for piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c, at }. NJ. Gleissner's drug
store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. l5.--rhe
Sentinel says: ID. N. Parry, vict
president OF the National Nanufac
tursrs' association, who probably will
be elected president at the coming
convention here in May, Is being
urged for the vice presidential nomi
nation on the ticket with President
Roosevelt"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Bell Ringers Pleased All.

The Almondbury Bell Ringers gave
an excellent entertainment to large
audience at the Seelye last Friday in
the lecture course, They are all
artists and the frequent applause
showed how well they were appro-
niatnd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

When you want physic that is
mild and gentle, easy to take and
pleasant in effect use Chambc lain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price Is
cents. Samples free. Every box
guaranteed. For sale by J. M.
Glessner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Favorits Nearly Everywhere

Constipation means dizziness, de-
preston, headache, generally disor.
dered health. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers stimulate the liver, open the
bowels and relieve this condition.
Safe. speedy and thorough. They
never grippe. Fayorite pills. ]. NJ.
Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Pure Sand Springs water used By
the A bllene Steam laundry.

Hundreds Of lives saved every year
by having DR.. Thomas Electric Oil
in the house just when 1t is needed.
Cures Group, heals burns, cuts,
wounds Of every sort.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot.Ease. 1t Rests the feet.
Cures corns, bunions, ingrowing
nails, swollen and sweating feet. AT
all druggists and shoe stores, rs
cents. Ask 10 day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

Energy all gomez Headache!
Stomach out Of orderP Simply a case
Of torpid liver. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers will make new man Or woman
OF YOU.
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Social and Personal.
The Comus club will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. H. +. Seeds Monday evening.

1
The Comus club will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Seeds Monday evening.
| Mrs. G. H. Smiths many friends
will be glad to know that she has
nearly recovered from her recent i'll
ness.
Miss Bertha Miller had well at.
tended valentine dance in Armory hall
las. evening. Miller's orchestra fur.
nished music and the occasion was
pleasing to all.
The Luther League will have .
measuring party" at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Johntz, Tuesday
evening. The invitations contain
this:
A Measuring Party Is given for you,
It's really interesting and yet not new.
Two cents for each foot you're tall
We measure you on door or wall.
An extra cent for each inch give,
And thereby show how high you live.
With music and games Ices and pleasure,
Wen meet one and all at our Party Of
Measure.
A prize for the tallest couple we'll give,
And one for the shortest us sure as you live.
We truly hope you VIII attend,
And to our aid your measure lend
Bring one or two of your very good friends,
And never mind what the weather protends
BE sure you arrive very promptly at eight
For at ten by the clock the fun will abate,
The Flambeau clubs masquerade
ball in A. 0. U. W. hall last night
was attended by about forty couples.
A very enjoyable time was spent.
Wards orchestra furnished music.
In the tournament game last Fri
day evening, Wilson defeated Camp.
bell in thirty.two moves. In the first
twenty.four moves, TIE latter lad the
better game. The twenty.fith move
Of Mr.. Campbell was the fatal and
turning move in the game, Of which
Mr.. Wilson skilliully took advantage.
In this tourney Mr.. Wilson has proven
himself to be very strong and skill.
full chess player, having defeated Mr..
Rowland, Campbell aud drawing with
DeVlnny. In the game played last
Tuesday evening between DeVinny
and Campbell, the latter was success
full. While there are q few games yet
to he played, present score indicates
Campbell in the lead, but half game
over Wilson, with DeVinny and How.
land to contest for third and fourth
places. The New Tourney, round /,
chess. Tuesday evening, Feb. IS,
Campbell plays Wilson; DeVinny plays
Rowland; Glimpse plays Lee. Friday
evening, Feb. 2l, Anderson plays
Snider; Hinkle plays Mccormack.
Checkers: Hinkle and Wann play
five games, adjourning to an evening
agreed upon, should Mr.. Hinkle's
chess game with Mccormack inter.
iere with his checker play with Wann.
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INDIGESTION, resulting from
] weakness Of the stomach, Is relieved
by Hoods Sarsaparills, the great stom-
ach tonic and cure for DYSPEPSIA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
LUCIER, The Tailor.
Quested Peterson,

Miss Lille Quested and Albert Pet
erson, ct Rockville, were married by
Rev. f. Bergstresser this afternoon.