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Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1902-02-07
bled guests reaches the sum of l,1O6
years. One feature of the occasion

bled guests reaches the sum of 1,1O6
years. One feature of the occasion
was a fine cake, on one side of which
was the figures 1885" and on the
other "l9O2."
Alonzo Ritterbush was born in
Vermont in 1886. He lived in that
state until he came to Jamestown in
1882, where he resided for three
years, coming to Oakes in 1885. In
company with his son, Will, he has
conducted a wagon shop, and been
engaged in contracting and building.
He has been universally known as 8
man of the stricsest integrity and
honor, and as mechanic his work
has been the standard of excellence
everywhere. His sterling character
as man is worked out in every piece
of work his hand undertakes to do.
There is no sham, nor false pretense,
but everything is done with that skill
and care man would use in build
ing a masterpiece. That he is re-
speeted as a citizen and appreciated
as workman was shown by the
friends who gathered to honor him
Hast evening.
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1902-02-07
A Sign of the Timss!

The signs are appa,<ht that large
number of peopkin this couaatS
have determip<d to buy land .tk6w it
iseheap. <here is so4ps6'ng fas-
cinsti9ein the ow9stship of land.
Thsfact that fap,6s have increased in
6mber by at6illion and quarter in
the. LAST >ten years in the United
State partially explains the pres
ssee ins this section Of SO many land
FseekelA The activity in farm land
TRANSACTIONS that is now prevailing in
the Missouri valley is warning to
those whaare not provided with farm
homes anafarm lands, that delays
are dangefeps and will prove costly
Never agaiaSwill farm lands be as
kheap in thissection as they are to-
ey. The ambitious man who is not
Mtent to stag in a rut and exc out
base EXISTENCE wants land. The
purchaser who gets land today fo1
anything less than five dollars al
acreewill make large profit on his
investment, provided he is careful il
it's Observation-Disclosures Pioneer.
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1902-02-07
Ana Phil Shortt Knows.

Mr.. Taft of Philippine commissio n
fame INDUCES in beautiful pipe
dream when he talks OF reducing the
American forces on the islands to
IL, 1000 men, and leaving the work of
policing the islands mainly to the
native constabulary. The fewer
armed natives the less trouble the
governments will have.--Devils Lake
News,
Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1902-02-07
rendered Alonzo Ritter
bush last Evening atthe
Academy of Music
A Few Friends Assist him
\ in Celebrating his Sixty
Sixth Birthday.


Thursday, February 6, 1902, Alonzo
Ritterbush was s:xty-si years of age.
A few of his personal friends, the
leader of whom was E. w. Bittman,
arranged to give him little surprise
party in the evening. AS far as the
sArprise was concerned it was an aid
mirable success. y
A long table had been arranged ii
the hall, spread with an elegant re
kpast, supplemented with side tables
supplied with the various kinds of
coffee from the vine, the grain and
fruit, around which thesparty gath
cred in the following manner.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
Death Of Mrs. Ainsworth.

New BASEL, Jan. Mrs. William
Ainsworth, one Of Jefferson .own-
ships esteemed residents, died yes.
terday Of consumption, aged 46 years.
She leaves beside the husband one
son to mourn the decease Of a kind
and loving wife and mother. She was
q prominent worker in the W. r. G..
and had large number of friends
who will sincerely sorrow for her
passing to the better land. Funeral
services we're held from the home this
morning and were attended by many
friends,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
Will Go to Topeka.

F. E. Nottorf has accepted good
position on the road for q Topeka
house. He expects to start next week,
and as soon as he can dispose Of his
property here the family will move to
that city. Mr.. Nottori has long been
one OF the most esteemed residents OF
the county and OF Abilene and has a
host OF friends who will be sorry to
have him leave. While all wish him
and his family prosperity and happi.
ness they will be much missed.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
Public Library Book Shower.

The ladies Of the Library associa-
tion will hold a "Book Show wer" Satur-
day, Jan. 18th, afternoon and evening.
A cordial invitation is given to every
man, woman and child in the county
to bring one or more books to help
start the Public Library. Let each
book contain slip Of paper upon
which is written the name OF the
donor.
These books will be received at the
store. room between Gulick's and
Gleissner's drug stores, at any time
after | O'Clock p. IN. on Saturday,
Jan. IS.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
INSURGENTS DEFEATED.
Lieut. Rhodes Scatters Few Near Manila
and Burns Their Barracks Natives
Unfriendly In Samar.

Manila, Jan. 2.-Lieut. Charles D.
Rhodes, of the Sixth cavalry. accom-
panied by two orderlies, when within
six miles of Manila yesterday came
across 20 armed insurgents in cuartel
or barracks. The insurgents shouted
Americana" and Lieut.. Rhodes
feigned retreat. But in reality he
took the cuartel in flank and drove
out the insurgents, capturing two
rifles, three revolvers and some am
munition. Rhodes then burned the
barracks and proceeded to Manila.
Gen. Wheaton's report from the is.
land of Samar indicates that little has
been accomplished there. The atti'
tude of the natives is even more un.
friendly than ever before. Gen. Chat
fee will probably visit the island in
order to investigate the state of af.
fairs prevailing there.
On the other hand, in Batangas
province the organized campaign
against the insurgents is progressing
favorably and speedy results are ex.
pected.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
AIMED At P0LYCAMY.
Congressman Tayler's Bill for q
Constitutional Amendment.
HORIZONS AyIACOSIS1IC TO The BILL
The House Judiciary Committee Likely to
Report Favorably on 1.-THE New
Divorce Law In tho District
Of Columbia,

Washington, Jan. 3.-Many OF the
attorneys in congress will watch with
interest the operation OF the new d.
vorce law In the District of Columbia.
The new law provides that infidelity
shall be the only ground for abso-
lutte divorce and that in such cases
only the innocent party may remarry.
Separation is to be granted on no
other grounds. The passage OF the
law by the District has encouraged
Congressman Tayler, Of Ohio, to press
his bill providing for constitutional
amendment for consideration at the
present session. Mr. Taylcr's pro
posed amendment is very brief, sim
ply providing that congress shall have
power to make laws regulating mar
riage and divorce. Efforts to secure
much consideration for the bill have
not been successful at former sessions
of congress, but Mr.. Tnyler has re-
ceiyed SO much encouragement from
informal conferences with members
Of the house that he is hopeful of Sc
curing favorable consideration Of his
bill at the present session,
Mr.. 'layler's proposition is meeting
with the opposition Of the Utah mem
bers and the members from some OF
the mountain states in which the
Mormons have succeeded in establish
ing large colonies. The adoption OF
the amendment would operate to sup
press polygamy directly. The law
passed would undoubiedly y define mar
riage as the union in matrimony OF
one man and one wOman and make
all other marriages unlawful. This
would be a direct method Of dealing
with the polygamy questions, and the
attention Of those Who are flooding
congress with anti-poIygamy resolu-
tions has been called TO This fact and
their support urged for Mr.. Tayler's
bill II is pretty well understood that
the house committee on judiciary will
fasorahly report the proposed amend
ncnt offered by MI. 'laylcr.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
WILL ADD NEW LINES.
Upshaw's WIN Have . Complete
House Furnishing Store.

Upshsw's has decided to extend the
already large business Of this popular
store to include several new lines. Its
stock Of furniture, carpets, pictures,
ETC., has long been one Of the most
complete in the State but it will add
new departments to enable it to fur
nish a house throughout, carrying
everything that is needed from kitchen
to parlor.
The new departments to be opened
in few days will include cooking and
heating stoves, steel ranges, wall
paper in every design with full stock
constantly on hand, sewing machines
and cooking utensils Of every sort.
This departure will give the store
facilities for large business and with
its usual up-to-date methods it will
give its patrons tue best Of every
thing.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

.A,Dert Bare, OF Paris, France, has
applied to the worlds fair manage
ment for a concession to erect q
mammoth barrel in which the brew
cries of the world may vie in dis
posing OF their beverages. The bar
rel is to be so feet high and 80 feet
long and will be constructed entirely
of cooper's wood.
]. Z. Green, of this city, presented
to Director Of Works Taylor yester-
day plans and specifications OF an air.
ship, The original drawings Of which
he claims were stolen from him near
ly ten years ago by Frenchman
and taken to France, where he now
claims they have been reproduced in
the dirigible air craft made famous
by NJ Santos-Dumont. Mr. Green
says he Is the inventor of the princi-
Pile which has been used by the dar-
ing Brazilian in his fights around
the Eiffel tower. He has requested
Director Of Works Taylor to inspect
his models and drawings with view
to building and equipping an airship
for experiments at the worlds fair.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
Promising Mine Outlook.

The Nashville, Ark, News pub
lished in the section where are locat.
ed the mines in which W. P. Gulick,
NJ. H. Malott and dozen other Abb
leneites are interested says that the
outlook is exceedingly promising for
the properties. A third interest in
mines which are near theirs has been
sold for large sum and the shaft
will be lowered 100 feet as fast as
possible to do it. Col. Thomas Par.
ish, uncle Of Mr.. Gulick, has just
sold some extensive mining interests
to North Dakota parties but retains
his'interest in the Betty Hearn. Next
week full crew will be put to work
developing the property. This is the
one in which Abilene capitalists are
interested and they expect rich find
soon.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

Kansas City, No., Jan. 2.-Gov.
Dockery has received through the
mails q letter Of resignation from
Judge Samuel Peden, one of the St.
Clair county judges now confined in
the Jackson county Jail under charges
Of contempt. Judge Peden realizes
that his resignation will not relieve
him Of answering to the federal
court, which is now holding him.
Judge Philips, the committing judge,
had previously warned him that he
need not expect to escape punish
ment by quitting his Office. Judge
Peden is thoroughly discouraged, but
he is Of no mind that his people will
pay the Objectionable railroad debt
held over them for the unbuilt Tebo
& Neosho railroad.
News Of the judges resignation
will be a surprise to the public,
though it will not be to the officials
Of his county. While he might have
obtained his freedom week ago by
signing a bond offered to him by the
federal judge and asking his friends
to sign it with him, the old pioneer
from St. Clair refused. While atiix-
ing his own signature, he did so only
after cautioning his friends in St.
Clair county that he did so knowing
it was of no import unless they ap-
proved, and he only asked their ad-
vice.
1t is said that Judge Peden may
have no successor on the bench, and
and that hereafter St. Clair county
will elect no county Judges. Instead
the legislature is to be asked to dis
organize the county and annex it to
surrounding counties except for a
small fragment, which the holders Of
the $1,O0O,000 outstanding bonds and
interest coupons will be welcome to.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
A Good Production.

Stetson's "Uncle Toms Cabin" as
presented at the opera house Satur-
day afternoon and evening was about
the best presentation OF that play ever
given here. All members Of the
troupe did well and the stage set
tings, music etc. was very good. The
parts Of 'Topsy,' "Uncle Tom" and
Little Eva" were creditably put on.
- Salina Republican.
At the Seelye Thursday night.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
s. s. Smith Again President

S. ;. Smith was reelected president
OF the State bank at the stockholders
meeting this afternoon. The other
officers and directors were retained
and a semi-annual dividend Of 5 per
cent declared.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

Cincinnati, Jan. 3.-Ceorge Hues-
man, the policeman who was publicly
degraded and dismissed last fall for
having spoken disrespectfully of
President Mckinley when he was
shot, was yesterday declared insane
and sent to an asylum. The testi'
mony showed that some years ago
he suffered from sunstroke and later
received a severe electric shock and
had been insane for years.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

Guthrie, Ok, Jan, 3-Levi Reed.
who was among the prisoners that es-
capped from the federal Jail here on
July 5 last, was recaptured on New
Years day by Deputy Marshal Fos-
sett and returned to Jail yesterday.
He was charged with horse stealing
before he escaped, but he returns
charged with murder, having been
identified by DR.. Beanblossom, Of Ok
lahoma City, as one of the highway
men that killed the doctors l4-year-
old son near Rush Springs last Au-
gust.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
The Team Ran Away.

Virginia City, New, Jan. 3.-While
Col. 4. D. Boyle was driving into
DAYTON from his mine at Como, in
company with William McQuarrie, the
team ran away on narrow road,
throwing the occupants out. Nc
Ouarrie was killed and Boyle received
probably fatal injuries. Boyle is a
prominent mining man.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
NOVELTIES FOR THE FAIR.
pose OF Their Beverages AT ~ Louis
Models for an iirsIiip.

81, Louis, Jan. D. Plans Of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition com
pany for putting the River des Peres
under ground on the worlds fair site
in Forest park were approved yester-
day by the board Of public improve
ments,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
Scrapped over Football.

The junction City high school team
and team from Chapman met on the
gridiron at junction Saturday after.
noon. The Chapman team is said to
have been composed mostly Of that
towns FIRST team players. The first
half resulted in a score of 6 to 0 in
Chapman's favor. The second hall
was big row and scrap.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
Calling In Kansas Warrants,

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 3.-State Treas.
urer Frank Grimes yesterday issued
a call for oil outstanding state war
rants containing the mot paid"
stamp. He will begin paying them
on February 8. Interest on them
ceases on that date.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
Fire at Enterprise.

About o'clock last night fire de-
stroyed Dederick's meat market and
Jones' confectionery stores at Enter
prise. Most Of the goods were saved,
The buildings belonged to W. E.
Fanson and we're uninsured, Loss
$1,000. The fire department saved
adjoining buildings by hard work.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
The board Of county commission.

The board Of county commission.
ers is in session.
Paul Gleissner is quite i'll. Mrs.
Gleissner is improving.
Seven persons joined the Metho.
dist church yesterday evening.
Marriage license: James Murray,
Abilene, and Elsie Beckett, Dwight.
Samuel Rough, Of Woodbine, has
been granted pension Of $40 a
month.
Marriage license: Frank E
Kempenar. San Antonio, Tex, and
Winnie A. Donegan, Chapman.
For sale, three year old, fresh,
Shorthorn COW, with calf. C. A.
Hodge, Abilene. lO.Sttc
Frank Lott is driving a handsome
new dray just turned out Of H. A.
Lofts carriage iactory-a daisy.
For sale or trade for stock, good
six.room residence in Enterprise. L.
J. Hilty Enterprise, Kas. 26'sc*
-Wm. F. Grievance, Of Solomon,
and Miss Ida Elmina Abbott, Of New
Cambria, were married yesterday at
Salina.
Mrs. Arnold Ehrsam Of Enterprise
fell down stairs yesterday afternoon
at her home in that city, sustaining
injuries which may prove serious.
E. +. Halbert has bought the
Solomon Tribune and took charge Of
the plant January lst. Frank is an
old newspaper man and we wish him
success.
One OF the converts at this week 1
meetings has confessed to having
stolen couple small straps from an
Abilene man several years ago. He
was forgiven.
Len Brandt was arrested for dis
turbing the River Brethren meeting
south Of Hope. He arose in the
audience and sassed the preacher
He pleaded guilty in Quinn's court
and it cost him $40.
Frank Burgess, residing few
miles east Of Longford, met with 9
bad accident, While driving home
from Industry the buggy ran off 9
bridge and Mr.. Burgess was thrown
against stone, cutting his head
badly and otherwise bruising him.
j. G. Union: The report has beer
confirmed that Lieut.. Lott, formerly
stationed at Fl. Riley, accidently
shot Capt. Donaldson through the
neck, just below the chin, while out
hunting near Fort Reno last week
The wound was not serious, but il
was a close call.
The contest ON j. L. Johntz's
Oklahoma claim has been withdrawn.
G. s. Kreider, formerly Of Abilene
fled the contest but when Mr.. Johnts
offered few remarks on the allega
tions made he quit. Ed will return
to Oklahoma in short time to look
after the claim.
Rev. W. H. Cain sent to each
member Of the Baptist church New
Year greeting, saying: 1.-The Lord
has been merciful to US as a church
during the year just closed. May
each Of us show our appreciation Of
His goodness by giving Him our
heartfelt thanks for past blessings,
and coYenanting with him to be pres.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

Murray, KY, Jan. a.-Nathan Stub
blefield successfully conducted yes
terday tho second Of his public tests
of the wireless telephone apparatus
he has invented.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

Cleanliness, skill and gentlemanly
treatment are characteristics Of Ian
ies' barber shop. Children's hair
cutting done perfectly. Call and see
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

Hartford City, Ind, Jan. o.-Fire
yesterday destroyed the dry goods
and clothing store Of L. I. Winter.
Loss, $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
For Sale.

High grade shorthorn bull, "A years
old, rom very rich milking strain.
1874 &. ". STEWART,
Talmage.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

For rent-An 50 acre farm, ten
acres in pasture. A good six room
house. Inquire of
PETER LouGHREN,
10 2cat Talmage, Kas
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09
THE BIG SALE OF
MUSLIN
Commencing Jan. 18th,

will be the hg Nh. in un Such values such
variety Of uct ite worth and workmanship have
placed before
This Muslin underwear Sale will last until Saturday Might Feb
While have " style garment with ad
there
particularly since nch low prices will he quoted good vceb we'll
made IT, great better than
have before offered you
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-01-09

l02cat
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-10

to wage a vigorous warfare against the merger
alarmed Hill and he is trying to head off adverse
state legislation by inducing the administration to
withdraw it's suits and Indicate way in which the
railroads work in harmony and at the same time
not violate either the sherman antitrust law or the
interstate commerce law.
"What do YOU want?" Hanna is represented as
having asked at a conference with Hill
81 want this government prosecution to stop. if
possible Hill replied, adding: "f i'm order to stop it
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-10
W>NftNrfaI N>anc Of the 4OnrtIaI |%%9s

option but must enforce the laws as he finds them
1t is also reported that PostmaserGeneral
Payne sided with the president, and argues that no
matter what the financial interests of the country
may do in opposition to Mr.. Roosevelt, he has the
mass of people with him in his fight against the trusts
and they will stick by him. if the moneyed men
Of the country desert the party.
Governor Odcll is personally in favor of the nom
nation of Roosevelt i'm 1904 At Charleston, South
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-10

As has been expected the city canvass as made by
the school census shows a largely increased popula-
tion in Sacramento over the figures returned
suit of the federal census taken two years ago The
federal census gave the population AT that time as
292S2 while the canvass just completed 10y the school
census maIshals shows the population To be- 32,747-
am increase of 3465.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-10

Carolina last week of the exposition officials said
that "if We are to have Republican president and
Odcl is the man for the place At a luncheon in the
Woman'S buildiug he was referred to as "A possible
president of the United States" Governor Odcl said
that ne ardcnty hoped TO be delegate to the
tion that would nominate President Roosevelt for
election.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-10

j. =. Morgan'S syndicate will have a fine melon
To divide ON the horaton of the big shipping trust
whether j. r. takes the members in on his l25OOO 900
Zee for services in organizing the trust or not
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-10

the Northern Pacific Securities Company must alter
it's scheme of procedure that will be done; but at amy
cost, there must be- a halt"
Mr. llill then it is understood, proceeded to state
that the financial interests" which contributed So
heavily toward the Republican campaign funds in
1896 and again in 1900 would think twice before
ihutng again unless the president consented to meet
them half way in an effort to restore peace aud har,
mony.
\ short time ago IIill is said To have made open
threats that his railroad interests in Minnesota would
go after Governor Van SAINT, and ctcrnaly blast that
gentlemans future political chances Ii is reported
that he is nov saving similar things against other
governors.
The talk with Hanna resulted in a gathering at
the lattcrs house of President Roosevelt and Post
master.Gcncra Payne OStcusbly it was nothing
but three friends taking breakfast together hut really
il Was a meeting TO talk over the situation outlined
by Hill
It is understood also that senator Hanna advised
moderation and suggested that Hil's statement of
the threatened enmity of the financial interests should
he considered from the standpoint of practical poll
ties
1t is understood that the president told senator
Hanna he had already studied the ease from all points
of view and had come 10 the conclusion that he had
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-05-10

Count Boni DE Casteanc has been elected Ia the
French Chamber Of Deputies They must he hard up
for campaign material over in France