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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
John Jones Dead.

John Jones died this morning at
bis home on West Fifth street after
several weeks illness. He was until
the first Of the year one Of the pro-
prietors Of the Cedar street meat
market and had many friends.
The funeral services Of the late
John Jones will be held at 2 o'clock
Thursday afternoon at the house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
T0n0RR0W's WEATHER.
Indications for Kansas for "a Houri
Beginning 1t Noon Today.

GENERALLY fair tonight and Thurs.
day. Colder southeast portion to-.
night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

al 10 o'clock a. M, Of said day 1T the front
door OF the Court House In the City OF ADJ.
lene, Dickinson County, State OF Kansas,
without appraIsement, sell to the highest
bidder fol cash In hand the following de-
scribed real estate tO-wit:
The west eighty-hve ls5), feet Of lots num-
bered fifteen (lb, and sixteen (6), IN Lebolds
addition to the city OF Abilene, Kansas, Ia
In Dickinson County, state Of Kansas. The
said real estate will be sold pursuant to the
Judgment Of the Court In said cause In said
order OF sale.
Witness my hand this Eth day OF February
1902.
J. W. BAKER,
sheriff Of Dickinson County, Kansas.
TIE. Dewey and j. A. Young, attorneys for
plaintiffs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

Homer r. Ellison and Joseph +.
Keel, Plaintiffs,
vs..
X. j. Finley, NJ. A. Finley, ID. Case No. 1850
W. Howard, J. A. Graves,
NJ. II. Malott, 4, G. Pulivcr,
E. $, Thayer, Defendants,
Under and by virtue Of an order Of sale
issued BY the Clerk OF the District Court OF
the sth Judicial District, within and for
Dickinson County, Kansas, In the above
entitled case, and to me directed and dclv-
cred. | will on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
BUTTER MARKET.

Prices for creamery butter at points
named for week ending today. Dickinson
county price ~ cents less than New York
w cents less than Chicago.
KANSAS CTrY-Fancy separator &c. dairy
fancy 1sc.
3HrcAGo-Creamery is o 20, dairy II o
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For Sale.

My fine trotting stallion, Patsy, is
for sale. Call on or address me.
J. |. WATT,
1920 Talmage, Kas.
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sHERIFF'S SALE.

First Published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
fect0r, February 20, 1902.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

j. N. BURTON, Auctioneer.
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1920
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-12-06

me numD0r or 1rflSdCOTS III Cu0 dIlu States and Territories increased from 52,5S4 to 102,S19 or 95.5 per cent, and the number of acres irrigated in creased from 3,564,415 to 7,263 ,273, or 1O38 per cent. The per cent. of in- crease in the number of acres irri- gated is somewhat larger than that in the number of irrigators, and occurs principally in what may be termed the newer States Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. This increase is explained by the irrigation within re- in forage crops and pasture. In Cali fornia and Colorado the reverse con- dition is noticeable. The increase both in the number of irrigators and in area irrigated has been propor tionately less than in the newer States, showing a decrease in ratio of growth due to the more complete de- velopment and utilization of available water supply. In these States the acreage irrigated has increased re- spectively 44.0 and 8O.9 per cent, or, taking both States together, 61.3 per cent, while the number of irrigatOrs has increased 86.5 and 82.3 per cent, respectively, or, together, S4.S. Thus, the number of irrigators is increasing more rapidly than the area brought under cultivation, showing a more marked tendency toward the subdi- vision of large irrigated tracts and the cutting up of these into small home steads, mainly devoted to fruit raising.
 ''The average area of irrigated land on irrigated farms in the arid States was II acres, ranging from 26 acres in New Mexico to 265 in Nevada. The average value of irrigated land per acre was $42.53. The highest average was found in California, $8919, and the lowest in Wyoming, $16.10 The average value per acre of crops pro- duced on irrigated land ranged from $7.18 in Wyoming to $28.47 in Califor- mia, an average for the arid States of $14.81. The average first cost of water supplied by irrigation systems obtaining water from streams by gravity diversion was $780, The lowest average first cost was in Me- vada, $2.86, and the highest in Wash ington, $12.56. The average annual cost per acre of maintenance of these systems was 38 cents; the highest average cost per acre, 82 cents., in lowest was 16 cents in Wyoming.'
 The following figures are given on the value of irrigated crops in 1889:
 All Crops.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-12-06
Irritation Statistics.

Irrlgdtl0n StdtlStlCS.
 The census bureau has issued special bulletin on agriculture in the United States which devotes a large amount of space to a summary of the investigations on irrigation. We quote as follows from this portion of the bulletin:
 The first systematic application of Irrigation by Anglo-Saxons in the arid west was made by the Mormons, who, driven out of Illinois and Missouri, took their flight westward into the unknown desert regions, and finally, after great privatiOn and suffering. were forced largely by necessity to stop on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. The soil was so barren that crops could not be raised by ordinary means, and, compelled by fear of pri- vation to adopt new and extraordi- nary devices, they turned the waters of the little canyon streams upon the ground where Salt Lake City now stands.
 At about the time when the Mor- mons were building up the State of Desert, now Utah, the gold miners in California were building ditches for placer mining, and were using water rom these ditches for irrigation A notable epoch in the development of the West was the founding of colony in Colorado, named after Horace Gree ley, it's chief promoter. The success ultimately attained by the Greeley hn shown by the Mormon communities. which have spread from Utah into wyoming and Idaho, and south into Arizona, have attracted public atter ton and greatly stimulated the col ony idea.
 The Mormons entered Salt Lake Valley in July, 1847. At that time there were probably not more than few hundred acres irrigated bv In- dlans, Mexicans and the California missions. The Union colony settled at Greeley, Colo., in 1870, twenty three years after the Mormons had begun irrigating. There are no statis. tlcs concerning the area irrigated in lS|O, but 1t is probable that in that year there were not over 10000 acres under Irrigation in the whole United States. From 1870 to 1880 was an area of rapid development of small oltches constructed by individuals and associations of farmers. At the end of that period there were prob- ably 100000 acres under irrigation In the decade 1880 to 1890 the devel- opment of irrigation was on an exten- slve scale. Large sums of money were obtained for irrigation works bv the sale of stocks and bonds and great enterprises were proiected canals of over 100 miles in length be- Ing planned and in some cases built Nearly all of these failed of financial success, and although they have aided Tn the extension of irrigation they nave not enriched the investors.
 The following interesting figures are gwen on the number of irrigators and number of acres irrigated in 1899 and 1889 onu
 Number of Irrigators.
 states and Ter. In 1899. In 1889. Arlzona ...... 2,98I 1,O75 Call1ornla ....... 25,61I 13,732 Colorado ...... 17,613 9,659 loano ......... 8,987 1923 Montana ....... 8,O43 3,7O6
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-12-06

In commenting on these figures, the bulletin says:
 "A comparison of the number of i-- rigators and of the number of acres irrigated, at the beginning and end of the decade of 18S9-1899, shows that these have approximately doubled.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-12-06

INlFIkIAL FKCJJ On the 27th of December the Imperial Press will issue finely illustrated edition of from 16 to 20 pages, that will constitute Christmas Gift or New Years Present That the citizens of Imperial will feel proud of when they mail them to their friends show them what is being done in this new settlement of Homes best ausra- ton yet to be found of the
 Conquest of Arid America. This Holiday Number will contain the following items of interest:
 FIRsT--A large number of half tone engravngs of Imperial scenes gently photographed by of the expert scenic photographers i'll Southern California. SECOND "A History of the Impe- rial Canal Enterprise
 TH1RD-A description of the Im- perial Settlements
 FOURTH. An of the i'm prove1nents-publc and private made up to date.
 FFrH.-Numerous statements of
 settlers to their in produc
 ing crops during the past two seasons.
 S1xTH-A complete list of land
 in the Imperial Settlements
 that shall include the of
 landowner who has secured
 right in the Imperial Canal System,
 together with description of his
 land and acreage.
 SEVENTH Miscellaneous items of
 regarding the Imperial Settle
 that will be of interest to not
 only the settlers themselves, but
 their friends living at distance. In order to place this issue within the reach of all propose to furnish it at the following extremely low Af. friends: Single copies $OY05 Twenty-Five copies 5 .75 Ten copies 40 Fifty copies 1.25
 One hundred copies $2.00 The papers will be wrapped ready for mailing. In order to insure getting papers at these rates orders should be filed with the office in Imperial with the Imperial Land Company in Los Angeles without delay, that the publishers may know how many copies to print. IMPERIAL PRESS PUBLISHING co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
AIEXANDRIA VA MONDAY EVENING. JULY Z. 1902.

by the tail. Like fash, half turning
on its back, the shark made a most
vicious snap for the man, missing him.
Speerman, who by this time was thorough
ly scared, called loudly to some people
On the pier for help. When the shark
rushed the second time it barely missed
one of Speerman's legs Again 1t came
after him, this time with its large FIN
cutting the water like a knife. A man
ran to the beach and told Life Guards
Shep Calhoun and James Neill Of the
fight between the man and shark. They
put out in their lifeboat to Speerman' 5
rescue. just before they reached him
the shark caught Speerman's left arm
between its jaws, nearly severing 1t.
Speerman was weak from the fight and
wound and came very near fainting.
The shark came at him again, but it was
the last rush the fish made, for Guard
Calhoun, who had pulled alongside of
Speerman, harpooned the fish with his
boat hook, killing it. Spcerman was
pulled into the boat. The fish came to
the surface and was also taken ashore.
Speerman intends to have it stuffed.
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ACU SALDo RELEASED. .-Agu naldo
has been released under the provisions
of the amnesty proclamation issued by
President Roosevelt on July 4. His
first visit after his release was to Gen
eral ChaiIee, at the latter's headquarters.
He expressed the gratitude of himself
and tho Filipinos generally for the gen
erosity of the Americans, and for the
consideration shown him during the
time he was deprived of his liberty.
He announced that henceforward he
would be loyal to the Americans.
Aguinaido appears to be thoroughly
subducd. His health is poor. lie says
he does no. fear the vengeance of the
friends of General Luna, who, it will be
recalled, was assassinatedby Aguinaldo's
orders. He proposes to live quietly at
Cavite until he starts on visit to the
United States. He desires to study the
American government and people. He
believes that an era of prosperity, con-
tentment and happiness will rapidly fol-
low knowledge of American inst;tu-
tions, and that knowledge of English
on the part of the Filipinos, together
with association with the Americans,
will tend to speedily bring about this
and
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PROTEST FROM CATHOLICS.

There seems to be considerable agita-
ton in Roman Catholic circles in this
country over the manner in which the
public school system Is said to be con-
Quoted in the Philippines. The "New
Century" which is supposed to be the
organ ofthe Catholic University ofWash-
ole and n number Of eminent Roman
Catholic educators and church dignita-
ries. publishes in its last issue the follow
ing article bearing on the subject of
education in the Philippine archipelago:
"The Federation of Catholic Societies
of the Diocese of Pittsburg have passed
the following resolutions;
Whereas, We have learned from
evidently reliable sources that attempts
are being made in the Philippine ISL
ands by those in charge of the govern
ment schools there to wean the Catholic
children from their faith by placing said
schools in charge Of bigoted and narrow
minded Protestant preachers and teach
ers, who use their positions to make prop
aganda for their own sccts as against the
Catholic church, which is contrary to
the Constitution of the United States;
and whereas we believe atsaid schools
supported as they are 10y public funds,
should in matter not only
affecting the temporal, but also the
spiritual welfare of the inhabitants, be
governed and conducted according to
the wishes of those who contribute to
their support, and TO whom the educa-
ton and training Of the children pri-
marily belong namely, to the parents;
therefore be it.
Resolved. That we do protest
against such proselytizing and on be-
half Of the 10000 members composing
The Federation of Catholic Societies OF
the Diocese of Pittsburg (Pennsylvania),
appeal to his Excellcncy, the President
of the United States, to institute a
searching inquiry, and, if found correct,
by the powers vested in him as Chief
Executive Of the nation, to apply such
measures as will lead not only to a
discontInuance of said. abuses and IN
justices, but also to the removal of the
guilty parties.
" Resolved. That a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded to President
Theodore Roosevelt, to the Senators and
Congressman of Pennsylvania, and to
the Catholic press Of this State for pub
licatiOn.
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AIexanoria Gazeffe.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRi-wEEKLr AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 & 3l2 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: Daily-1 year, $500; months
$3.50: 3 months, s1:25; month, SOFAS;
Tri,Weekly-1 year, $500; 6 months, $3.50;
2 months. sll:75 month, 1928.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
M transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed TO advertise
other than their legitimate business IN the
space contracted for
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, OF thanks, tributes
of respect. resolutions adopted by societies
or persons unless of public concern, viii
only be printed in the paper. as advertise
ments.
The Gazette Office is connected with the Tele-
phone Exchanges. Adxtfiiseinenis, orders
for the paper, news Of any information or
business can be sent by telephone.
1Entered at the Posioflice Of Alexandria, Vir-
ginia, as second-clasS matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
MEDICINAL.
More Harmful
Than Alcohol
Overeating Worst Form
of Intemperance.

Ifyour food is undigested you are I'M
derfed, no matter how much you eat.
And the underfed man Is, TO the extent
of the undertaking, crippled for the
battle OF life. On the other hand,
there is such a thing as overeating:
The harm done by indigestion caused
by overloaded stomachs exceeds that
from the increased heart beats caused
by the use Of alcohol or whiskey. !.
Eat as much good food as you need
but don't overload che stomach. II
your stomach is weak It may refuse to
digest what you cat. Then you ought
10 use good digestant like Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure, which digests what you
eat without the stomach's aid. This
rest and the wholesome tonics con.
tained In Kodol Dyspepsia Cure soon
restore health. You don't have to diet.
Don't eat too much. That's harmful.
But eat enough and Of sufficient varie-
ty. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will digest
it. 1t quickly relieves the sensation
OF fulness and bloating from which
some people suffer after meals. II
nrevents belching and absolutely cures
Indigestion and other stomach troub.
les. Equally good for children.
Iernuel James Marysville, o., says; y suf-
.ered from dy,pSpsiS for thirty yss6s ens
iy iyc cured n me and / heartily recommend IL 20
al sufferers from this dlsease."
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Cures all Stomach Troubles.
prenored only By r.. c. pYWITT & Co.. Chicago
The 81 bottle contains ~ times the SOC. Size.
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MEETINGS.

THE annual meeting Of the stocs sholders OF
the NATIONAL ROLLER & BALL BEAR
ING COMPANY will be held al It's office, Ill
south Fairfax street, this city, on Monday,
July 7, at IL A. NJ. +. l.. COCkRELL,
;e2s III Secretary.
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nation and liberation, and cures female
weakness. When these conditions are
cured, backache, headache, dizziness,
etc, are also cured.
AZ suffered for twelve years with female
trouble, writes Mrs. Milton CriineA OF Adair,
Adair Co., Iowa, swhich brought on other dis
eases heart trouble, Bnghts disease, and at
times would BE- nearly paralyzed. Had neu-
raigia Of stomach. 6an freely say your medt-
cines lnine bottles In all, fve Of favorite Pre-:
scriptfon,' four of Golden liedical Discovery
and two viais of Dr. Pieroe's Pelietsj, have cured
me I can work with comfort now, but before
j would be tired all the time and have dizzy
headache, and my nerves would be all unstrung
so I could not sleep. Now can si>ep and do
big days work, something had not done foT
over eleven years before.'
rFavorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, sick women well. Accept
no substitute for the medicine which
works wonders for weak women.
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
the most desirable laxative for delicate
women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
THE NEW CONSTITUTION.

Attorney General William A. Ander-
son rendered an opinion Saturday rela-
tive to the use of passes by officers of the
State or of its political subdivisions.
The opinion is an exhaustive one, and
holds that no officer can properly or
safely accept or use pass over the lines
of any railroad company after the new
constitution goes into effect. The gener-
al subject of passes and their use, ex-
cept as regards public officials, the at
torncy general leaves to be construed by
the corporation commission when that
body shall have been appointed, as pro-
vided for 10y the new constitution.
1t is also held that State officers and
officers of political subdivisions cannot
receive free transportation in compensa-
ton or part compensation for services
rendered a company, as attorneys for in
stance.
The attorney general also gave an un-
official expression which may relieve
great confusion that exists as to what
officers must take the cath under the
new constitution. Mai. Anderson says
the provision of the subject is too plain
to admit of reasonable daubt, and cites
the language of a schedule to show that
only the following are required to take
the oath:
Executive officers, stationed at the seat
of government members. of the general
assembly, and judges of courts of rec
ord From this it will be clearly seen
that no county or State officers are re-
ouired to take the oath except when they
enter upon a new term, as is the ease
under the present constitution.
The new constitution will 60 into ef-
feet next Thursday at noon. Between
that time and July 20 the oath OF al
lepiance will be taken by the officers o.
the executive, the legislative, and tho
judicial branches of the government. II
| is not unlikely that Gov Montague will
be among the first to take the oath. Col
10 Lane Stern and Acting Adjt Gen
Barrow had conversation with th'
governor Saturday about the militar!
Officers taking the oath. No conclusion
was reached, but it is quite evident tina
under the decision Of the attorney gen
eral these officers will not have to sub
scribe to the new constitution
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Come here then and you'll get
one and save money at the
same time. We've splendid
line of reliable Trunks, and
we're selling them at very low
prices
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GREENBRIER
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

WEST VIRGINIA,
TThe "OLD WHITE" SULPHUR. Open
June 18th. Famous for its sulphur baths.
Modern improvements, with private baths.
Orchestra Of IS pieces Terms, 80 TO 80 per
week, so TO 500 per month. Write for Illus
trated booklet. Address
HARRINGTON MILLS, manager,
Gn-nbrier White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
je2i
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FIGHT WITH A SHARK.-While bath
ing Yesterday at the end of the SteePle-
chase pier, at Atlantic City, Harry NJ.
SHERMAN. of Fort Wayne, Ind, saw
floating near him dark object which he
supposed was the body of a man. lie
swan out to where it was and diyed after
the object. but the supposed man turned
ont to be a man-eating shark. The fish
did not lose any time in impressing its
identity upon the bathcr. When he
diyed after it Speerman grabbed the tsh
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allowed. wv n q Z
right has she to be
dizzyf" they ask.
Women who are
suffering from dis
eases peculiarly
feminine are liable
to sudden dizziness
and faintness, and
II Is only by curing
the wonanly dis
eases to which they
are subject tn at
dizzhness and other
ills can be entirely
relieved.
DR.. Pierce's Pa
vorite Prescription
M a X e . W c a k
women strong and
sick women well.
1t ares irregular
ity, dries disagree
able, weakening
drains. heals inham-
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THE SAME OLD STORY.

J. A. Kelly relates an experience
similar to that which has happened in
almost every neighborhood in the United
States and has been told and re-told by
thousands of Others. He says: 'Last
summer had an attack of dysentery and
purchased bottle Of Chamberlain 5
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which used according to directions and
with entirely satisfactory results. The
trouble was controlled much quicker
than former attacks when used other
remedies" Mr. Kelly is a well known
citizen of Henderson, n. c. For sale
by Richard Gibson, druggist.
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FOROVER SIXTY YEARS

FOR OVER SIXTY HEAltS
AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions oi
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy Tor Dlarrh@a' Is -
nleasant TO the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
hottie. Its value is incalculable.. BE sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
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Hammock Chairs
TOR SALE.-BARGAINS IN HOUSES
7 AND LOTS, AND ON EASY TERMS !!

EOR SALE.-BARGAINS IN HOUSES
L AND LOTS, AND ON EASY TERMS
Twelye.room Brick House, S-story and
cellar. all modern Improvements, hot air FUR
mace. large side lot, beautiful lawn, sunshine
in every room, No. PIG north St. Asaph street.
| New Frame House, large store, large
rooms, corner Queen and West streets.
| New Frame House, 6 rooms and bath' al
joining the above. ooo
Six-room Brick Houses, siS and $50 north
Columbus street, all newly painted and
papered. water in the kitchen.
Frame House. 5 rooms, northwest corner
of 81. Asaph and franklin streets.
| New Brick House, 6 rooms and bath, moi
air furnaces in cellar, 422 north West street.
Inquire of JUSTuS sCHNEiDEh, secretary
myl2 I'm