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The oasis., 1902-11-08
Saturday, Nov. 8 1902.
ACROSS THE BORDER.

A"uI HiSo w |. ANCOIulliS to pre-
 sent plans the Mexican Central
 extension to San Antonio, Texas
 will start from point on the Mex
 ican side of the Rio Grande called
 El Pan, between Laredo and Jiu
 dad Porhrio Diaz. The preliminar,
 surveys have already been made or
 the Texas side.
 Tampico Owl: In the states O.
 Jalisco and Veracruz lines and
 lemons are being cultivated very
 extensively, for the land owners and
 planters say with an equal demand
 the lines and lemons give more
 profit than the oranges, and the
 former are less subject to bruises
 than the latter.
 Torreon Enterprise: The man.
 agement of the International rail- road are gathering data regarding the port of Mazatlan, to which point they expect to extend their line. In doing so they will traverse a rich mining and heavy timbered country. The completion of this line will be a great boom for the city of Durango.
 Ei Paso Herald: Mrs. Kate NJ. Lucas, originally from Boston, owns number of gold claims located about twenty-five miles north of the southern boundary of Sonora. She and her associates are develop ing the properties, and she proposes organizing large company in the east to operate them. Mrs. Lucas gives her personal attention to the working of the mines, and claims to have one prospect that is three foot vein of S35 gold ore.
 Torreon Enterprise; A decision has been handed down from the district court in c. P. Disz in the J. B. Yaeger case, absolving him from all blame or responsibility for the death of his fireman, which occurred just year ago in the Mexican Central yards. Owing to the testimony of two responsible | parties 1t was at first thought that 1t would go hard with Mir. Yaeger, but after a hard fight their testi- mony was thrown out and he was liberated. The sympathies of the whole community has been with him in his long imprisonment, and everyone is glad to see him out.
 Mexican Herald: Yesterday the fifty kilometers of road of the Pan railway, constructed be- tween the port of Arista on the Pacific and Aurora, in the state of Jhiapas, was formally approved of md accepted by the government. General Manager Neeland, who is . n the city ct the present time, says hat regular trains will be running 'ver this newly constructed portion 'f the road within few days. Mir. Seeland has just received a num- ,er of photographs of the first train un over the fifty kilometers at the ime of the inauguration, short ime ago. The photographs, taken t different points along the line, how country of exceeding great its fertile soil teeming with ich vegetation and numerous waterways irrigaring he lands for fl niles about. As has often been f aid, the state of Chiapas in its f might be likened to an bode, but few degrees removed = rom Paradise.
 Fl Paso News: A telegram from , iexico City sta les that an innort- c
The oasis., 1902-11-08

El Paso News. A telegram from Mexico City states that an import ant statement Is made regarding the relations of Secretary of War General Bernardo Reyes and Min
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
PAYNE'S new PLAN.
Fourth.Class Postmasters to Be
Removed Only for Cause.
OFFICES NOT TO Be FOR PATRONAGE
whore Promises Have Bsss Made BY sss'
aters snd Representatives the Depart
NEST VIII Give Them Full snd
Fair Consideration.

Washington, Feb. i7.--The formal
announcement by Postmaster Gen
sral Payne that hereafter fourth-class
postmasters are not to be removed
from Office except for incficiency or
misconduct, has been received with
interest here by postal officials and
by politicians. The department will
no longer consider the many thou
sands Of fourth-class post Offices as
political patronage, to be taken and
given every four years, with the pos
sible changes Of administration, or Ut
the will Of successive representatives
in congress.
The aim Ia not to enter upon a
tremendous change Of policy abruptly
and without notice, but the general
principle will be kept In mind and ad-
hered to az strictly as circumstances
will permit. Where changes have
been contemplated by senators and
representatives, or where there are
promises outstanding to make such
changes, the department will give
them full and fair consideration.
Nor is it intended that the depart
ment will run counter to senators and
representatives In carrying this new
policy into execution. The postmas-
ter general said that he had not
taken this step without taking conn-
sel among his friends in public and
official life, and he was satisfied that
nins men In ten who have anything
V do with post offices would be very
GLAD to abdicate control of such pat
ronage, and have the department fill
and keep fllsd sll the fonrth-class
post Offices. Whenever a senator or
representative hereafter shall call at
the department to urge any change
In q fourth-class 0ffics the proposed
policy will be called to his attention
and 1t will be urged on him to allow
the department plan to proceed in ito
own WAV
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by Able 4
Ellison, Abstracters.
Isaac Shockey to A L Shank, *2,5O0;
swi 30-l4S.
s L Book to August Volkman, $3.50;
cor. deed Its 7 y 9l0 in nwf 35' IA.
A Hauserman to Cora Norman, 81 800;
el nel 1922.
j Carroll to T Carroll, $500; eI sci
26 l2-l.
G A Foster to J & Baer, $500; q sell
32-1l.2
G W Murray to D P Peyton, II $50;
1t Is and q! 1t IA bl l6, Herington.
Same to same, $l050;lt l6 b l6, Her
ington.
| W r Edwards to Lovinah Waid, $40;
1t l? bl Is, Manchester.
R H Seeds to Catherine Robson, "!
mel 4.l5 l, $500.
C + Webber to A Gimm pit Sc! swl
and sw Of sci 2.l5-4 and Ind in H.
l5.4, $3400.
Clara Tice TO A 4 Nickles nwl 34-lG
| /, 1886.
W L Davis to I J Carroll es sci rs
1871 and e} sel 30.l2.2, 5000.
L Mcdonald to 7 Carroll nj mel 2.lS-l
$3.50.
A + Nickles to X NJ White W, "a. .16-l,
1920
T J Carroll ct al to j White sci 80
1879, t2400
W Walker to D 7 skaggs, 1920; eel
5-13.l.
Anna Wingert to Isaac Page, ", 100
mel 1918
Laura Hodge TO Anna Augustine, 81
1t 63 Cedar st. Abilene.
J Middleton to G G Dshnke, II, 100
| nj 1t 2 bl /, Abilene.
A W Kenney to J Strachan, 100
1t II on 4th St. and pit S6 SS 40 on
9Th st. Solomon.
Elizabeth Holman 10 J Y Rumold,
1890; 81 swl 1852.
B Gish to J M Epgle, 5000: ne. Il
and nwl 20 In l4-2.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Martin xADg A SPEECH.
ssslys We'll Filled to Hear Evangelist
Give Address.

A. Z. Martin, the young farmer
who bad been advertised for several
days to make an address in the See.
lye Theatre last Monday, gave tho
speech to an audience including
many ladies and which nearly filled
the house. He conducted the cxer-
cises himself preiacing bis remarks
with a solo from gospel hymns. He
is not talented soloist but the audi.
ence gave good attention. The su''-
ject Of his address was "Churchisnity
vs.. Christianity" and be spoke for
about 60 minutes. He abused no one
but advocated q broader use Of the
golden rule and found fault with some
church membe for not living up to
their professions. On the whole the
address was more temperate and log
ica) than many had expected.
Mr.. Martin announced at the close
that he will speak in the theatre on
Thursday night. He pays all the e1.
penses Of the theatre and advertising,
each address costing him about $50,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
SOME PRETTY SCENES.
E, c. Plummer Writes Of q Trip
Through Washington State

For the Reflector.
COsMOPOLIs, WASH, Feb. 81
made trip Of hundred miles
through Chehalis, Thurston and
Lewis counties recently. Should |
send q true account OF what saw to
a friend in Wisconsin, shivering and
shakingin two feet Of snow until his
ears are loose and his eyes look like
two burnt holes in a blanket, he hav-
ing never spent winter in western
Washington, he would not give me
due credit for truth.
The sun shone bright and warm
from its low arch in the far distant
south; to the east was Mt. Rainer; to
the west was the river that sped 81.
lently toward tho sea.
Everywhere the eye could span the
earth was carpeted with liv'
ing green. Feeding on these verdant
pastures were droves Of sheep, herds
Of cattle, bands Of horses. By the
road we're flowers In full bloom.
Meadow lsrks spaang from the grass
and flew to find . safe retreat. Ev.
erywhere water could stand there was
water. 1t can rain without apparent
effort. Insects flew lazily through
the air. As l passed through these
pleasant scenes | thought OF May 10
Sunny Kansas, imprisoned in the
heart oia Washington winter. Not
all the way were herds and aocks
grasing, but after leaving the river
valley with its farms, the rolling up.
land dotted with fir and cedar, passed
the same rich carpetiug Of green.
Now and then we passed long lines
Of fiat cars loaded with ship spars
fresh from the logger's ak. After
glauCing at the map and noticing the
latitude OF this serene climate one
would hardly think 1t possible, yet 1t
Is so. This does not mean that it Is
always fair or always warm in this
garden spot Of the Northern Pacific
or that there is no gloomy weather
with snow and ice. But ii does mean
that SHOWS are infrequent and that it
seldom freezes, and the rains, though
abundant, are warm. These deep, ir.
regular valleys lying amidst trees
with evergreen boughs, wear as fair a
dress as ever graced the fair features
Of summer. Z. G. PLuMNER. q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Junction City, Shoot.

The junction City Gun club will
hold Its tournament at its ground
March 12 and IS. A good program
has been prepared and arrangements
have been made to make the shoot
the most attractive one held 10 the
state this season. A large number
Of marksmen from all parts Of tho
state are expected. Secretary Henry
Thisle is issuing fine program that
is attractive in appearance and in In
ducements for marksmen to attend.
There are ten events 10 each days
program and there will be SIS in cash
added money. The latest American
association rules will govern.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
LIMIT ON JUSTICES.
Juuge Moore Rules Against Practice
Frequently Known in Kansas.

At Marion yesterdaya decision linn
iting a somewhat common custom
practiced by justices Of the peace 10
Kansas was made in district court by
Judge Moore in the case Of Sands W.
Sanders. Sands had an account Of
s2S against Sanders and placed 1t IN
the hands 0: q justice Of the peace Of
Marion for collection.
The justice attempted to collect
but could not. He turned II over to
. lawyer who brought suit in the jus.
tice's court. The defendant moved
to dismiss the case because the jus.
tice had had the claim for collection
and was interested and therefore
could not render an impartial YER
dict. The justice refused to dismiss
and Of course the plaintiff got judg-
msnt. The defendant sppealed to
the district court and there renewed
his motion to dismiss.
The court granted it on the ground
that in the interest Of justice no jus.
tice Of the peace should bs allowed to
sit IN q case to enforce the collection
OF claim which be himself had had
for collection. He also severely rep
rimanded the Justice for attempting
to use such means for collection OF
the claim. There will be no more Of
that kind Of collections attempted in
this district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
A Disrsputable and Dangerous Traffic

A Disrsputable and Dangerous Traffic'
In all intelligent communities the
danger from the alum baking powder
is fully recognized and appreciated
No housewife who is informed upon
the physiological subjects will know
ingly permit one Of the dangerous
articles to come ir contact with her
food.
The harmiulness Of alum powders
is mostly exerted among those who
do not read, who are deceived by the
stories Of peddlers and others inter-
ested In the sale Of the inferior srti-
sles, and these are Tue people who
can least afford to use unhealthful
food.
The health authorities. however,
are waking up to the seriousness Of
the situation. Already many arrests
have bssn made Of the vsndsrs Of alum
baking powders. When by cOnvic'
tions and heavy penalties the sale Of
these powdersis made both disreputa'
BILE and expensive, it will be . bless
ing to the public.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

The State Dairy association to be
held at the State Agricultural College
at Manhattan, Kas., from March to
5, promises to be the best ever held
in the state. All who can are urged
to attend this association and visit
the college at thi time.
The State Agricultural College has
more to show you this year than ever
before. The dairy department has
four breeds Of dairy COWS represented,
namely, Holstein, Guernsey Jersey
and Ayrshire; also two breeds Of gen
sral purpose cows, the Red Polled
and Polled Durham. Besides these
At the college barn may be seen the
scrub herd o. dairy cows whose rec
ord has been published IN the dairy
papers from time to time. Besides
the dairy cattle there are to be seen
pure breeds Of all the leading beef
cattle.
In the dairy department for the
dairy students use are to be seen
seven hand cream separators, five
factory size cream separators, besides
vi other Leading dairy utensils
The railroads will give q rate Of
one and one.third fare for round trip,
on certificate plan.
c. G. WlNsLER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
/. Funeral Services.

The funeral services Of the late g.
W. Wright Of Enterprise was largely
attended Sunday, Rev. D. W. Smith
officiating. He was aged 81 years. 2
months and I days and died from
tho effects Of an injury received by a
fall, Feb. lst.
He was born in Newark, England,
in lS4O, and 10 1860 be went with bis
family to New York, where they re-
sided two years. From there he
moved to Wsterville, Marshall county,
Kansas, and was instrumental 10 es.
tsblishing the first church and school
in Marshall county. 10 1867 be came
to Dickinson county, and to Enter
prise, where they have resided ever
since.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
@. ". Wright Dead.

Geo. W. Wright died at Enterprise
about $3.50 O'Clock, February lS.
He was born in England so years ago
and came to Dickinson county in the
early 7O's, and was the first man in
the city Of Enterprise. He was post
master during President Hayes ad-
ministration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Mighty Good Hsishbofs.

Enterprise journal: Mrs. Hastings
was over from Detroit, Saturday, and
reports two cases Of sickness IN her
family. Her daughter, Mrs. Engle,
and her granddaughter, Katy Engle'
have both been quite sick. Mrs.
Hastings told US Of a kindness the
woodmen and Royal Neighbors Of
Enterprise bestowed upon them q
short time ago. They presented her
with several cords Of wood; the men
came with their axes to reduce 1t to
stove wood lengths; the ladies at noon
with sufficient supply Of food to
feed the "ioresters," the family and
themselves, This kindness is com.
mendable, and was highly appreciated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
saturdays Senate.

Washington, Feb. i7.-Dnring the
entire session Saturday the senate
had under consideration the bill es-
tablisbing a permanent census Office.
II was not completed, but an agree
ment was reached to take II up again
Immediately after the executive SEES
sion to-day for the consideration OF
the Danish treaty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

Bremen. Feb. 17.--The North Ger
man Lloyd liner Kron Prinz Wilhelm,
on which Prince Henry sailed for
America Saturday, is expected to
break the westward record, now held
by the IIamburg-American liner
Deutschland Of five days and eight
hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
NO PREPARATION TO ENTER
STATE CONFERENCE
Probably They VIII Go It Alone and
ses What Turns Up-0rganisation
Nay Not b Maintained

The Populists Of Dickinson county
have chosen no delegates to the state
conference Of the party to be held at
Topeka this week and no call has been
issued for doing so. Dickinson will
thus be one Of the counties OF the
state not represented. The fact that
r. W. Hoffman, son Of Z. B. Hoffman,
is secretary of the Populist committee
ia significant Of the attitude OF the
leaders toward the proposed state
meating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Assess Real Estate This Year.

County Clerk Jacobs has sent out
notices to all the assessors in The
county to meet in bis office on Mon
day, March 8, to agree on basis ol
valuation. This is the year real es.
tate is to be assessed, and 1t is neces.
sary that all assessors attend this
meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
TEDDY STILL IMPROVING.
Nm. Roosevelt spsnt the Creator Portion
Of sunday with nsr sou-Miss Alice
at the Innrmarr

Groton, Mass, Feb. i7.-Tbe three
sick boys in the Groton school in
Armsry had very quiet Sunday and
from 4 medical point Of view . salts
factory one. although In the morning
there was some nneasiness about
Howard Potter. d. L. C. Shsttuck,
Of Boston, was recalled by DR.. War
rem for consultation in his case and
later II was stated that young Pot
tor had not had . setback. but simply
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
An Invitation

10 Patrons of the Abilene Public Schools'
A special invitation is hereby ex-
tended to all patrons Of our schools
and all friends Of education to attend
the several sessions Of the different
schools Of our city, Friday, FeL. 81.
In addition to regular work, Wash.
ington's Birthday exercises will have
place on each program. Come and
enjoy one day with your children.
j. H. NIEsLEY, Supt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
THESE NAY TEACH.
Certificates Granted a. Result Of Re-
cant Examination.

County Superintendent Dyer has
granted the following teachers GER
,ificates as the result Of the examin
alton Jan. 25:
Second grade--Jennie Ferguson
Alice Leshcr, Pearl Parker, Emily
Blunderfeld. W. S. Hinkle, A. +.
Bert, Leah Humble. Hettie Mayes,
Stella DeWolf.
Third grsde-Jennie Martin, Mary
| A. Duncan, Lusnn Murray.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Black Hair

For 50 years Ayers Hair
Vigor has been restoring
color to gray hair. 1t never
fails to do this work, either.
Besides this, it keeps the
scalp clean and healthy, stops
falling Of the hair, and makes
the hair grow thick and long.
It's a regular hair-food.
"Ayer's Hair Vigor Keeps my scalp
clean and healthy. II stopped the fall.
Ing Of my hair, also, and made i grow
nicely. receive many compliments
les nv beautiful head Of hair"
Mfs. L. E. Stevens, Gle Elum, wash.
q ~ Mtsuis.s. J.c.Ayn CO., Lsvuk -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

Durham, Feb. l7.--Ms. DeWet, in
an interview held at the Maritzburg
concentration camp, said that two
Of her SONS were still fighting with
their father. She regretted that the
government had not permitted her to
communicate with her husband and
said she was certain he would never
surrender. Mrs. DeWet declared she
would rather see her hnsband die
than submit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
CONVENTION SONG.
For State Dairy Association At Nan
haitian, March 4.0.

TuNE-"Hot Time"
Come along and get you ready,
Can't you close your creamery DOWN
eFor there'll be creamery meeting
In this old Manhattan town.
All the DAIRY Boys" will be there
And we want the 'B. Ms" too.
For the Travellers" all will come
To keep you from the blue.
CHORUS.
Ho.ra 'Rah! Old Kansas right In line,
Our Dairy School, too, is not so far behind,
And when the Convention am out,
For Kansas all will shout
tn ere II be a hot time In Kansas that night
All the Stock men" they will be there
And we'll have q happy time,
For they're going to Judge the cattle
As well as all the swine.
II we don't have rouser
From March fourth to the sixth,
1t will be a funny matter
Fer we've got the thing all fixed.
GEO. P. CIRCUIT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
un,t.d States Court i. Hasa. CITY. No.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Representa-
tive Bowersock went before the house
committee on the judiciary Saturday
and urged the committee to report
favorably bill directing that United
States court he held at Kansas City,
Kan. The committee will report the
bill fayorably.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
sANlTARluN BURNED.
Battle Creek Institution Destroyed
No Loss Of Life.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich Feb 49,
One Of the big sanitsriums here
burned to the ground this morning.
The origin Of the fire is not known.
The 400 patients all were rescued.
Loss $500, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

kenses kepapiscsn sssse VesvsAsss
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 17.-The Sepub-
licsn state committee, BY its chair.
man and secretary, issued the formal
call Saturday for the state noninat-
ing convention 10 be held in Wichits,
Wednesday. Nay a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

Wanted, until March 20, live pig
cons. J. W. Sauer, Cottage avenue,
Abilene, or at Pacific express Of
flee. lTH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
Dickinson POPULlSqS WILL stay OUT.
War Revenue Taxes Reduced.

Special t0th6 H6noCt0r.
WASHINGTON, Feb. i7.-On motion
Of Mr.. Richardson, the house Demo.
cratic leader, the bill reducing the
war revenue taxes was passed uaan.
imously, every member voting aye
this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20

Tn" "Royal Baker and Pastry
Cook" most practical and
valuable Of cook books
free to every patron. Send
full address by postal cara
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-02-20
ROYAL.
Baking Powder

There are cheap baking powders,
made from alum, but they are cx-
ceedingy harmful to health Tier
ast1ngent and cauterizing qualities
add d dangerous element u 1000
The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-06
The Tired Foot.

A lady was watching a potter at his
work whose one foot was kept with Il
never slackening speed turning his
swift wheel round" while the other
rested patiently on the ground. When
the lady said to him in sympathizing
tone. How tired your foot must be-
the man raised his eyes and said NO,
ma'am; it isn't the foot that works
that's tired. IFS the foot that stands.
That's it,
If you want to keep your strength,
use it. If you want to get tired, do
nothing. AS a matter of fact. we all
know that the last man to give help
ing hand to any new undertaking is
the man who has plenty of time on his
hands. 1t Is the man and woman who
are doing the most who are always
willing to do little ore."-Philadel
phia Ledger.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-06
oriean OF the Jinrikinha.

Most travellers in Japan would sup
pose that so general a Japanese insi-
tuition as the jinrikisha was of native
origin, but not so. An old resident OF
Yokohama writes to the Kobe Chroni-
Gle: For several years after the insti-
tuition OF the jinrikisha it was general
ly understood among foreigners in YO-
kohama that Mr.. GOble, half cobbler,
half missionary was it's inventor. Mr..
Goble, though Il rough looking sort of
man, was regarded by the foreign resi-
dents of the port as an honest, con-
sistent missionary. Tbelieve it was he
who built the first missionary chapel
in Yokohama. and as long as it lasted
it was known as Coolies church. lie
was in the habit of taking long ram
bles in the country and doing little
peddling business, and, if my memory
serves me rightly, he gave commits
sion to Il blacksmith either in Kawasa-
ki Ton the TOkaido. between Yokohama
and Tokyo or in Fujisawa to construct
the first jinrikisha. The vehicle took
at once with the Japanese. but not so
among the foreigners, with whom it
was some time before it became pop
ular means of locomotion. Mr.. Goble
was an American citizen"