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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
LITTLE GIRLS PLEA.
How John Drake Was Helped by a
Child.

It was recounted in the REFLECTOR
one day last week that Governor
Stanley had psrdoned John Drake, .
convict sent from Dickinson county
in 1878 for murder. Drake had killed
his partner in q quarrel over the
partners wife, and he was sentenced
to death, which means IN Kansas
Imprisonment for life. The Smith
County Pioneer completes the story
by relating the circumstances under
which the pardon was obtained and
shows that it was had through the in
Auence Of a little girl.
In August last the two little child.
rem Of l. NJ. Mshin, OF Smith Center,
visited with their uncle, an official OF
the Kansas penitentisry. While play
Ing about the grounds they met Drake,
the convict, who had been made q
trusty and who was permitted to 60
about unguarded. Drake took up
with the little ones and one day he
told them the story Of his life, and
Of how, for twenty-five years, he had
hoped for a pardon. "l'll tell my
papa, and he'll get you out" said lit
tie Gertrude Mahin. And she did tell
her papa with the result of getting
him interested and setting him to
work, and when the governor had
been induced to set the convict free,
be carried the pardon to Lansing and
saw that Drake was given his liberty.
Drake had something like $27O COM
ing to him from the 8 cents day
which is allowed for convict labor
He used.the money to take him to a
sister in Pennsylvania who had offered
him home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
Laid to Rest.

Funeral services Of Miss Nettie
Folk were largely attended at the
Christian church yesterday. Rev. B.
Matchett ofliciated and the Pyramids
and F. A. A. attended in a body. The
coffin was almost hidden by the beau.
tiful floral emblems. The burial was
in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

Damon lodge, No. 6, Knights Of
Pythias, elected the following officers
last Wednesday evening; Herman
Gartner, c. G.; R. V. Dyer, V. G.
Claude Hilton, p; W. A. Landes, M,
of w.; l.. M, johnson, X. of r. &
S.; M. R. Jolley, NJ. of F F. A. Viii.
cox, M. Of E; Elmer Allison, M. at
A Chas. Dyer, |. g.; Christian Bath,
0. G.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
What's in q Name?

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. +. G.
Dewitt & Co., Of Chicago, discovered,
some years ago, how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific
for Piles. For Blind, bleeding, itch.
ing and protruding Piles, eczema,
cuts, burns, bruises ann all skin dis.
eases. DeWitt's Salve has no equal.
This has given rise to numerous
worthless counterieits. Ask for De.
Wits, the genuine. j. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
Foils q Deadly Attack.

my wife was SO i'll that good
physicians we're unable to help her, "
wri es N. M. Austin, Of Winchester,
Ind, but was completely cured by
DR.. Kings New Life Pills" They
work wonders In stomach and liver
troubles. Cure constipation, sick
headache. 25c at j. M. Gleissner's
drug store. j. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
Free For the Asking.

Our booklet "Told by a Doctor, " a
discussion Of the diseases OF the
digestive tract, and testimonials Of
hundreds who have been cured OF
constipation, dyspepsia and stomach
trouble by the use Of DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin. II interested, write
today to Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello,
ILL.,, or see G. Il. Northcrait h Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
The Pride Of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for Scratches, Bruises,
Cuts, Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and
Stiff Joints, Buoklen's Arnica Salve
is the best in the world. Same for
Burns, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. 1t cures or no
pay. Only 25c at j. M. Gleissner's
drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

j. M. Gleissner guarantees every
bottle Of Chant erlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who is not satisfied after using two
thirds Of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la
grippe, coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. 1t prevents any tendency
Of a cold to result in pneumonia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

81 had running, itching sore on
my leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure" c. W. Lenhart,
Bowling Green. o.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm.
POSSIBLE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
A Good Cough Medicine.
From the Gazette, Toowoomba,
Australia.

From the Gazette, TOowoomba,
Australia.
l find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
10 an excellent medicine. have been
suffering from q severe cough for the
last two months, and it has effected a
cure. have great pleasure in recon.
mending i..-W. c. Wockner. This
is the opinion Of one Of our Oldest and
most respected residents, and has
been voluntarily given in good faith
that others may try the remedy and
be benefited, as was Mr.. Wockner.
This remedy is sold by John NJ.
Gleissner, druggist,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
II you feel III and need a pill
Why not purchase the bestp
DeWitt's Early Risers
Are little surprisers

hIo hVtie buTPTisoTS,
Take one-they do the rest.
W. H. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes:
| have used Little Early Riser Pills
for constipation, sick headache, etc.
To their use | am indebted for the
health Of my family. j. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

Don't think because you have taken
many remedies in vain that your case
is incurable. Hoods Sarsaparilia has
cured many seemingly hopeless cases
OF scrofula, catarrh, rheumatism, kid
ney complaint, dyspepsia and general
debility. Take Hoods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
CAST O. FIT A.
Bear. tn. -Hm Kind You Have Always Bought
''', 4 Ls44ZzN

us the little colds that grow into
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds. Dr.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings, sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without It,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

W. A. Landes has the only bar be
shop on first floor. Four BARRIERS In
attendance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

FOR CATARRH Of the nose,
throat, stomach, bowels and more
delicate organs, take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla-it 10 A RADICAL CURE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

KUGLER.CHRONIsTER.

at the home Of MIR. and Mrs. J. J
Kugler in Buckeye township occurred
the marriage Of their daughter Carrie
to Mr.. Elmer Chronister, Rev. FulleI
Bergstresser officiating. The bride
and groom are two Of north Dickin'
sons most popular young people and
have the hearty congratulations Of
their many friends.
Both bride and groom are graduates
Of the Dickinson county high school
and are among the county's most
esteemed young people They re-
ceived many beautiful presents. MIR.
and Mrs. Chronister left for a we'd
ding trip to St. Louis.
NOBLE.ODLE.
Married, at the home OF the brides
parents in Pratt, Kas., on Wednes
day, November 10, Miss Sue Noble
and Mr.. l.. Odle, Of Chapman. Mr..
and Mrs. Odle will make their home
in Chapman.
STEWART BOOK.
At the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stewart 5 miles
north OF the city, at 2 p. m. Thanks.
giving Day, in the presence Of a
pleasant party Of friends and relatives
were married Miss Grace Stewart and
DR.. Noah L. Book Of Stockton, Kas.,
Rev. DR.. Blayney officiating. There
was an abundant wedding dinner,
many beautiful presents and hearty
congratulations. The happy couple
will be at home at Stockton where the
groom, a former D crimson boy, 10 q
prosperous physician.
HUMBLE sPAULDING.
At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. 7.
Humble, parents Of the bride, at s p.
m. Wednesday we're married Scott
Spaulding Of Enterprise and Miss
Ruth Humble, Rev. DR.. Blayney
officiating. 1t was aquiet home we'd
ding and supper was served after the
ceremony. Good wishes will be ex-
tended by many friends.
KIDDER SMITH.
Miss Myrtle Kidder and Oscar
Smith we're married at noon Thanks.
giving Day at the home Of Mr.. Smith
two miles north Of town, Rev. b.
Matchett officiating. They received
many hearty and deserved congratula-
tons.
nDArrnpn pITTc
Geo. W. Pitts, formerly of this city
but now Of Dillon and Miss Lydia
Crawford OF Dillon were married
Wednesday evening at the Presby-
terrain parsonage by Rev. DR.. Blayney.
Mr.. and Mrs, Pitts are among South
Dickinson's most popular young peg
pie and have good wishes Of many
friends.
SMITH MATTESON.
n,n.tn.. a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
SANTA FE ROUTE.

No, 306 reaches Kansas City at $40 m.
Through chair cars Abilene TO Kansas city
and Chicago, also for all points west Dl-
rect connection ut str0ns CITY for all points
In Colorado and California, also direct con-
nections for all points In Oklah ma and
Texas. Fast time, good rains and best con-
nections for all points out Of Kansas ly.
For further particulars call on or dress
H. y. Sails agent, Santa lfe Phone 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04
SMITH MATTESON.

On Wednesday evening in the
presence OF large company oil
guests at the home OF DR.. and Mrs,
A. B. Seelye, by Probate Judge
Flack, were married Miss Freedom
Smith, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
B. Smith, and Henry E. Matteson,
deputy county treasurer The house
and grounds were deliberately deco
rated with flowers and electric lights.
Miss Josie Bradley played the we'd
ding march while the attendants we're
little Marion Seelye as ring bearer
and Helen Seelye as flower girl. The
bride wore Paris muslin with mouse.
line embroidery and carried white
roses. The dining hall contained
three tables decorated in pink, yellow
and red, the first color being used in
the decoration Of the bridal table,
presided over by three young ladies
wearing aprons trimmed with pink
ribbon and with pink rosettes in their
hair. Many beautiful presents we're
received, among them being elaborate
gifts from the court house officers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matteson left for Chi
cago on short honeymoon trip.
BLUE SHOOK.
Frank Shook and Gertie Blue OF this
city we're married Thanksgiving day.
The young people have many friends
who wish them much joy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-04

WEST BOUND,
No, n, Chicago Mall and Express. bi3 IN
No. %, Local FFelght and Accom-. .lON N
EAST BOUND,
No. rs, Mall and Express.
No. 80, Local Freight and Accom-, q
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

Lyndhurst, her country home in the
suburbs Of New York. Mr.. Tut re
Gently accompanied Miss Gould TO
Buffalo. Miss Gould made many in
quiries concerning the young daugh-
ter that had been named for her.
Shortly af,oT Mr.. Tut returned from
Buffalo he Sot Il check for his sor-
vices but not mention was made OF
the daughter. He filled commission
10 buy Miss Gould a saddle horse Tor
her personal use. Again a personal
letter of thanks. And so ii was 2
great surprise when Mr. Tut re-
ceived letter from Miss Gould
offering TO pay for a college education
for his daughter at any college he
might select. The letter was brief
and contained little more than an
offer to pay for four years course
The daughter quickly expressed a
preference for NasSar and there she
will go. The girl is Is years old,
was born in Lexington. Mo, but has
lived in Kansas City nearly all her
life. She is a student at the Central
high school and has never seen Miss
Gould
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
THE DOG AT THE PHONE.

Trusty is a dog. His mistress is a
professional nurse and lives with her
mother They have a telephone.
When the nurse is detained by her
business away from home over night
she phones to her mother to relieve
the latter's anxiety. The other night
after talking with her mother over the
wire she asked about Trusty.
The dog was by the side of the
mother. The mother 'phoned that fact
to her daughter, who 'phoned back to
have the receiver placed at Trusty's
ear.
This was done and the mistress of
the dog talked to him. That he recog-
nized her voice was evident, for he
barked and appeared overjoyed.
After the receiver was hung up
Trusty jumped toward it and acted as
if he wanted it taken down. During
the night he lay near the telephone
and frequently looked up at the re-
ceiver and whined.
In the morning he sat before it and
howled until his mistress was called
up. She commanded him to keep
quiet, and not until then did he go
away,-New York Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
HE FELT RELIEVED.

1t was long ride through a desc
late and dangerous country, and the
politician sought to relieve the mo-
notony by phtlosophic musings on his
recent victory and embarassments
that even success brings.
Hold up your hands,
The stage coach gave iurch and
then stopped. The ray of light that
shot into the vehicle turned the spat-
tering rain into myriads of eyanescent
gems
What do you Want?' asked the
politician with a firmness that showed
that he had faced danger before.
Your money
Here it is"
Your watch and diamond ring"
They are yours"
81 must say ye're good natured, any
how" said one of the highwaymen.
Not at all. Are you sure that't all
you desire?"
What in thunder do you think We
wanted?"
Il was afraid" and the politicians
voice trembled a H'tle-"you wanted
an office"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
DREAMS.

Bits OF song unheard before
A CLINT OF light through a hidden doe~-
A path that leads to an unknown lanI
A surf that beats on an unseen strand:
Voices of dear ones gone from sight
Echoes heard in the hush of night.
The pressure OF a blood-warm hand
An endless waste of sea-washed sand
An odor of forgotten flowers
With whispers of love in fragrant
bowers:
\ sunset glory i'll the sky.
A shostly shadow passing by;
A message chill from a death cola
heart
In passionate cry the echoes s.art.
Dead things waken again to pain.
Sweet old visions return again,
And so we dream, and wake ana
pray
God keep us from dreaming life await
S. A. B., in Boston TRANSCRIPT
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

may fling million of armed Moslems
on the frontiers of Christendom in
Europe, and though they may not be
armed with Maxims and rapid-fres
| men of Tartar and Turkish courage
would give the armies of Europe quite
/ enough to do from their very mo-
mentum inspired by fury and religious
/ tanaticism. These men have no fear
of death; they court it for the re
/ wards of paradise
In tn old days of Attila Genghis
Khan. and Tamerlane, it was Their
fixed policy to maintain unbroken
, their connection with the far eastern
tribes, as if holding over them kind
of sovereignty. The present sultan.
as caliph of Islam is following the
same kind of policy.
The present political attitude of the
powers is of deep interest. France IS
pushing the sultan and Russia is the
ally of France. England is pushing
the sultan hard in the Persian gulf.
The European concert is not broken
and the ministers are in earnest con-
ference. The Queen of Italy is
Slavic princess from Montenegro. end
her sympathies are with her own race
Austria is leaning hard upon the
Slav states of Bohemia, Bosnia. Her
zegovina, an0 especially the state of
Servia. 1t is not impossible that
Austria may yet become Slav power
representing these growing states.
Bulgaria is restless and impatient
waiting for the hour when she m2y
find her revenge for old atrocities of
the Turks, Throughout all eastern
Europe the appearances are pOr-
tentous, and the general war cloud ap-
pears upon the horizon.
When England, France and Italy
Joined in alliance in the Crimean war
against Russia, it was an act of mis-
fortune for Christian Europe. It's
sole effect was to make the Turkish
empire more secure in its possession.
1t was a shameful alliance
The great invasion of the Ottoman
Turks-tho last remains of the Roman
empire fell, and Christian Europe sur
rendered to the Demon of Destruc-
ton its fairest, loveliest, and most
historic cities of the east. For 400
years this nation has lived and plum
dered like a brigand alongside the
people of Christian Europe, and it is
even yet the nation of Tamerlane
and Genghis Khan. The Turk is still
the Turk.
But indications are now accumulRt.
ing, day by day, and clearly point to
the coming time of retribution. For
the first time in European history the
great statesmen are moving in har-
mony and accord on the eastern CUES
ton.
The continued maSsacres of Armen-
ians have revOlted the moral sense Of
duty to mankind, and policies are
giving way to righteous anger. The
eastern question is approaching a
crisis, ana it can only be solved by
the expulsion of the Turk from
Europe and Asia Minor, and we may
hope also from Palestine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
The Joker Joked.


A leading tobacconist of this city
has choice lot Of loaded cigars in
his stock. Recently one of his Gus
toners happened in and as he was
about to leave, Mr.. TObaccOnist hand
Cd him one of the loaded stOgles, re-
marking that he could pass 1t on to
one Of his friends and have some fun.
The customer walked up the street
and soon went into the place of well
known business man whom he told OF
the transaction.
Give it to me-" said the latter, "and
will have some fun with him"
The cigar was handed over and
later the business man went down to
the store of the tobaccon1st.
Look here -" said he. Il met a
fellow up street who gave me this
cigar. He claims it is a pure Hava-
ma. l examined it closely and dis
puted his statement, and, knowing
that you are a good judge of cigar,
we've decided to leave it to you"
The purveyor of the fragrant weed
lit the cigar and began to puff on it.
After he had got within short dis
lance of the load, he remarked thar
the stogy was not Havana at all. Just
then the explosion came-and, well
we will draw curtain of charity over
the rest of the scene. Mr.. Tobacco
mist didn't feel any better when told
that he cigar was the very one he had
gwen his customer to have some fun
with.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
ALFRED THE GREAT.
The Grandest Monarch That Ever Sat
on the English Throne.

1t was 1000 years on October %.
1901, since Alfred the great died. He
was born at Vantage in the wear $40
II we could cOnjure up from their
graves a reverend graybeard or gar
rulous old woman of that period and
ask them to tell us tales of this man
beyond dispute the noblest king whs
ever ruled in England, we could not
understand them because we do not
speak the English of that time.
This is Alfred's translation of the
Lords prayer into the English of his
day. See what you can make of it:
"Faeder ure thu the earth on
heafenum, 81 thin mamma-genuigod.
to be cume thin rice. Gewurthe kin
villa on earthen swa on heafenum.
urne ge deagwaulican kealf us to
daeg; and forgyf us ure gyltas.
swa we forgivath urum gyltendum.
andde gelaudde thu us orcOnsenung ao
ayse us of yfie."
Although Alfred did SO much for the
advancement of learning among his
people, when he was 10 years old
neither he nor his elder brother knew
letter of the alphabet. Admitting a
beautiful Illuminated volume of Saxon
songs belonging to their mother, she
promised the book to the boy who
could first read a song, and Alfred
won the prize.
Alfred became king at %. He was
a great warrior and encountered his
enemies, the Danes, in nine pitched
battles, raging up the slope like a wild
boar" the old chronicle says, attack
ing his foes at close quarters, bat
tleax in hand. His favoritc battle
song, Where Are Now the Bones OF
Weland?" he marked to be taught to
his sons, but words and music are now
lost Much of what is known as COM
mon law has been handed down from
this wonderful man.
Alfred and his brother Etheired
showed great GOODNESS in times OF
deadly peril.
While attending church services
one morning. word was brought that
the Danes were upon them and held
the Saxon troops at bay. God first
and man after" said Etheired calmly,
and the service continued uninter-
rupted At it's conclusion, however,
the SaXOns advanced swiftly as one
man" and defeated the invaders in a
mighty battle.
Many things which seem as natural
and necessary and VALUABLE to us as
the air we breathe we owe to this wise
king, who had great mind though
his body was painrGckcd. He it was
who first translated the Testament in.
to the English tongue. Before his
day we had no means of measuring
time. He valued time greatly and
used it wisely, and devised "a means OF
measuring the hours by talloW CaadlCs
placed in horn lanterns. He founded
Oxford, which after Thousand years,
is still the greatest institution OF
learning in England.
He said, 81 strive to live worthlIy
and wish to be remembered by my
good works"
He lived no soft life, but u full,
progressive one, advancing himself
and pulling his country after him in
mighty strides toward freedom and
knowledge bright light on the
throne of England, which ton cen
turtles have not dimmcd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
MISS GoULD's PROTEGE.
She Will Send Her Namesake TO
Vassar COLLEGE,

Helen Miller Gould, daughter of the
late Jay Gould. has written to Frank *.
Tut, live stock agent for the Missouri
Pacific railroad offering to pay the
expenses of his daughter, Helen Gould
Tut. to Vassar college. There has
long been a friendship between Helen
Gould and Mr.. Tut. In fact, it dates
back to the days when Jay Gould was
the wizard OF Wall street and Mr.
Tut was his warm personal friend.
Mr. Tut was formerly a secret ser
vice agent in the employ of the
has frequently sent for Mr.. Tut 20
accompany her on trips about the
country. He mas often visited at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
GaluSna A. Grow,

Galusha A. Grows spar of so years
of congressional life, says the Phila-
delphia Press, is without precedent
and is not likely to have many sue
early, as Grow did at IS, and have
an unusual stock of physical and
mental vitality to be able to discharge
his duties without apparent weakness
or WEAKNESS when nearly fourscore
as Mr.. Grow does today.