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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-11-06

the study Of the native tongues
and here also he composed trea-
tise on the proper method Of paci-
flying the Indians. This treatise
was written in Latin, but was trans
lated into Spanish, and, Fiske says,
became current, not only amongst
the monks and learned men, but
also amongst the common soldiers
and colonists. II consisted Of two
propositions. The first was. that
men were to be brought To- Chris
tianity by persuasion; the second,
that without special injury re-
ceiyed on the part of the Chris,
tians il was not lawful for them
to carry on war against in6dels,
merely ss in6dels.
This treatise called down storm
of protest, inveotive and seorn on
the calm head Of it's author. Not
only were the Spanish conquerors
indignant, but they made sport Of
the theories advanced BY Las
Casas. 'Try it." they said to him,
''try with only words and sacred
exhortations to bring the Indians
to the true faith" And Las Casas,
who never preached doctrines he
did not practice, answered: "Sure-
ly I will put my theories into
practice if you but give me the
opportunity. Give me a chance
and I'll show you that I am q
practical man and not merely a
dreamer"
North of Guatemala and south
of, and bordering on, the Yucatan
peninsula lay the savage pro-
vince of Tuzulotlan. It was a
wild, inaccessible country, scared
with ravines, made impregnable
by natural fortresses and inhos-
pitable in the extreme. The ma
tives de6ed the Spaniards and
from their mountain Businesses
sent out pillaging parties to prey
on the nearby colonies. They we're
extremely ferocious, being can
nibals and making practice Of
human sacrifice. This province
|of Tuzulutlan was called by the
Spaniards the Land Of War" It
was the one portion of the new
world in which the natives had
always successfully defed the gun
bearing, horse-riding, armor.elad
warriors from over the sea. And
this was the land chosen by Las
Casas as the field of his expert.
ment.
Alvarado, the governor Of Guste-
mala, being in Spain at the time,
our good monk sought permission
from the temporary governor,
Alonzo de Mondalada, to make the
experiment unmolested, and on
May 2, 1887, the following agree
ment was signed. It was agreed
that eff Las Casas, or any of his
monks, can bring these Indians
into conditions Of peace, SO that
they should recognize the Spanish
monarch for their lord paramount,
and pay him moderate tribute,
he, the governor, would place those
provinces under his majesty in
chief, and would not give to any
private Spaniard in encomsenda.
Moreover, no lay Spaniard, under
heavy penalty, except the COVER
nor himself in person, should be
allowed for FIVE years to enter into
that territory" Thus guaranteed
against interference, Las Casas
started his work Of pacifcation.
The first thing the monks did
was to put into Qmche verses an
epitome of the Christian doctrine
simple enough to appeal to the
mind of a child. Then they found
four Indian traders who made. a
practice of travelling through the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-11-06
THE
APOSTLE
Pepper Read Before the Chlutauquo Circle.

) N. REVIEWING the his
tory of the early discoveries
! and settlements in the new
, world one is bound not
}' only to be impressed with
the courage and hardihood
a =
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
THE CONSULAR SERVICE.
The Civil Service Commission Urges . Law
for Examination Of Applicants Instead
Of Under the Present system.

Washington, Nov. S.-The civil serv-
Ice commission in its annual report
urges the president to recommend
to congress the enactment Of a law
furnishing facilities for determining
the comparative qualifications Of APP
plicants for the consular service by
means Of open competitive non-par-
tisan examinations. The commission
says that ander the present system
Of patronage appointments there is
little surety that the men appointed
are qualified for their duties, yet in
the more remote and smaller places,
where the political removals make
the consular term so short that with
the meager pay allowed, first-class
men cannot be secured, often the
best opportunities exist for extend
.ng American commerce and furnish
ny facilities for American invest
ments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
SAVE OLD ROBBERS,
Broke Into Safe At Tampa and Got
$500.

The burglars who blew open the
Rock Island safe here Tuesday night
are evidently the same gang who on
Wednesday night blew open the safe
OF the bank at Tampa, Marion coun'
ty. Silver, gold and currency to the
amopnt Of from $4,000 to $4,000 was
stolen. The big door OF the safe was
blown into the yard back OF the
building. Had the robbers committed
the act a week or two previous they
would have secured probably 500, 900,
for the last few days the bank had
been carrying but little money on &C.
count Of the large number Of cattle
that we're being purchased and ship
ped into Marion county, thereby
greatly reducing the banks deposits.
The robbers stole a hand car and
escaped but at last accounts the au'
thorities had no clue to them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
STATEHOOD IN PERIL
D. r. Flynn Speaks About the
Election 10 Oklahoma.
The DELEGATE SORRY 1T was CLOSE


Guthrie, Ok, Nov. Sd. I. Flynn
said yesterday in relation to the
election in Oklahoma:
1.-THE present election in Oklahoma
was the closest in the history Of the
country, when area and the num-
Der Of votes cast are taken into con
sideration. Over 10000 votes were
cast and it will take the official
count to decide the result. But
whether Mcclure or Cross is declared
as delegate to congress, there should
be no contest, as this would destroy
the usefulness Of whoever wins, and
would negative all chances to get
legislation for the territory. I was
urged to contest Callahan in 1896,
when it was absolutely known that
hundreds of Illegal votes had been
cast against me, but refused, as I
knew a contest would destroy my
usefulness ever if | should win.
II do not believe now, no matter
who is declared elected, that l a
get statehood this winter, 10 mat
ter how hard ! work, and | shall
work as hard as | can. Congress
will be timid, even if Mcclure is sue
cessful, as his majority will be small,
and the senate, which is always o
sentative about admitting territories
to statehood, will seize upon any pre-
text to delay the statehood bill. New
Mexico, where the people are a unit
for statehood, having been a terri
tory for IS years, elected Rodey by
5000, and he struck the keynote
when he said that, if Oklahoma did
not emphatically declare for the
statehood bill, there was no hope for
It's immediate passage"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Qnartarmaatar Genaral,A Report.

Washington, Nov. s.-The annual
report of Gen. M. l.. Ludington, quar-
termaster general, is a review of the
work done by his department during
the year. The most interesting fea-
ture is what he has to say regarding
he transports. in. view of the desire
some quarters to dispose OF them.
He says that the ships are fitted up
in the best possible shape for the
transportation Of troops and that it
would be a wise policy to retain
many Of them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Buhrer.Chandler.

Married, at Enterprise, in the
handsome home Of the BRIDES par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Buhrer,
Thursday, November 6, at 9 O'Clock
q. M, Mr.. Albert s. Chandler Of Her.
ington and Miss Marie K. Buhrer Of
Enterprise. After q few days visit
at Clifton, Kansas, with Mr.. Chand.
ler's parents and friends, they will
settle in Herington and make that
their future home, being at home
after Nov. 20. The groom has been
employed in G. r. Schilling's store
for come time past and has made a
host Of friend while there. His bride
is one of the most popular young
ladies Of Enterprise where she has
lived nearly all her life. The Re
.FLECToR and their many Abilene
friends extend good wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
One Minute Cough Cure

Is the only harmless cough cure that
gives quick relief. Cures Coughs
Colds, Group, Bronchitis, whooPing
Cough, Pneumonia, Asthma, LaGripPe
and all Throat, Chest and Lung trou'
bles. l got soaked by rain, says
Gertrude E. Fenner, Muncle, Ind,
and contracted a severe cold and
cough. l failed rapidly; lost 4S ios'
My druggist recommended One Min
ute Cough Cure. The first bottle
brought relief; several cured me,
am back to my old weight, l4o los'
Ore Minute Cough Cure cuts the
phlegm, relieves the cough at once
raw 5 out Inflammation, cures Group
An ideal remedy for children. }. NJ
Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Caution!

This Is not a gentle word-but
when you think how liable you are
not to purchase the only remedy uni
versally known and q remedy that
has had the largest sale OF any medl'
cine in the world since 1868 for the
cure and treatment OF Consumption
and Throat and Lung trouble without
losing its great popularity all these
years, you will be thankful we called
your attention to Boschee's German
Syrup. There are so many ordinary
cough remedies made by druggists
and others that are cheap and good
for light colds perhaps, but for severe
Coughs, Bronchitis, Croup-and es-
pecially for consumption, where there
is difficult expectoration and cough
ing during the nights and mornings,
there is nothing like German Syrup.
The % cent size has just been intro
duced this year. Regular size 70
cents. At all druggists.
G. G. GREEN. Woodbury., N. j.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
School Report.

Monthly report Of district No. 49,,
for the month ending October 81,
1902. Total number of pupils en-.
rolled ID. Those neither absent nor
tardy during the month we're: John
and Eva Shultz, Matilda, Charles, Re.
becca, Salma and Minnie Heibert.
Those ranking one in their respective
classes we're: Anna Kandt, John and
Eva Shultz, Rebecca Heibert and
Elsie Kandt. Those ranking two
were: Minnie Kandt, Charles and
Salma Heibert. Those having 100 in
department were: Johu Shultz, Annie,
Minnie and Este Kandt. We would
be pleased to have all patrons and
persons interested in school work to
to call and see our work. Ethel H.
Funk, teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Cheap Rates for Homssssksrs.

Cheap Rates for Homssesksrs.
The Rock Island System announces
a new series Of Homeseekers' Excur.
sion rates.
November 4th and 18th, the Rock
Island System will cell round trip
tickets to points in Oklahoma Indian
Territory, Kansas, Nebraska, New
Mexico, Texas. Iowa, Minnesota and
South Dakota, in fact to nearly every
point west, northwest and southwest,
at one fare plus 5000 for the round
trip. Return limit 81 days. Stop
overs allowed.
If you are contemplating a change
Of location or want to buy land where
1t is good and cheap, these excursions
offer the best possible opportunity.
See the nearest Rock Island ticket
agent and get full information or ap-
nv tn L. M. ALLEN,
G. I. A., Chicago, III.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
A THANKSGIVING Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually the fist
cause Of INDIGESTION Repeated at
tscks infame the mucous membranes
lining the stomach, exposes the nerves
oil the stomach, producing a swelling
after Eating, heartburn, head acne.
sour risiogs and finally catsrrh Of the
stomach Kodol relieves the intlam-
nation, protects the nerves and cures
the catarrh. Kodol cures indiges.
ton, dyspepsia, all stomach troubles
by cleansing and sweetening the
glands of the stomach. J. NJ. Gleiss-
ner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
FOR THE BICYCLER.
The Sensible Apparel They VIII DO
Well to Wear.

A loose, fluffy style Of halrdressing
Is unsuitable for cycling. The horse
woman coils her hair firmly and neat
"; the woman who rides q wheel
would be well advised to do the same.
Then she will-regardless Of veils-re-
tain her trim appearance In even the
highest wind.
Intending visitors to Switzerland
will do well to Join the National Cy-
clists' Union before starting, II they
intend to take their cycles with them.
This energetic body Is completing ar
rangemsnts whereby 1t will become
possible to take machines to that
country free Of duty.
Be sure your cycle is adjusted to the
correct reach. A badly adjusted ma
chine q the cause Of many ills. 1t Is
q very simple matter to make sure
that you can comfortably touch the
pedals with your heels Riding too
far will cause the leg to ache above
the knees. II in doubt about the po-
sltion Of your handles give the bene-
fit Of the doubt to an Inch higher.
For the saddle, the reverse.
It cannot be too often impressed up
on women that there Is a right and q
wrong way Of hill-climbing on a cycle,
and that the difference between the
two ways often means the capacity or
incapacity to ride up a bill at all. 1t
Is Of little use to trust to the legs
alone. To lean forward and drive
down foot after foot with labored
swayings Of the body from side to
side, is a proceeding useless as 1t il
ugly. The best position for hill climb
ing Is a good upright seat; instead Of
pushing forward, pull backward from
the handle-bars, and, above all, try to
keep the pedals moving evenly. 1t Is
a mistake to suppose that when the
pedal has been driven down, all that
Is possible has been done. The instep
should then be thrust forward, and the
toes kept pressed to the pedal, so as
to pull 1t up. A little practice will en-
able a rider to apply pressure round
the whole circuit of the pedals revolu-
ton, and the result will be a uniform
driving power instead of q succession
of jerks. The pull upon the handle
bars is the necessary counteraction to
the thrust Of the leg. If the body IL
thrown forward also, half the strength
Is wasted in preserving equilibrium.
BY sitting well back, a rider Is able to
use all the strength Of the body, as
we'll as the strength of the leg, for the
pedallng. And the 'rushing' Of hills
Is not altogether a wise course. It al
ways sounds an easier method Of get
ting wei the difficulty, but as a mat
ter of fact, 1t generally ends in a far
more violent effort, followed by far
more breathlessness, than steady
straight riding tactics. All Of which
might really be replaced by the excel
lent advice, do not ride up hills at all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Miners. Conference at pittsburg, Kan.

Pittsburg, Kan, Nov. San i'm
portant conference will be held in
this city next Friday of the executive
boards of United Mine Workers dis
.tricts a., 81 and rs, Representing the
miners of Missouri, Kansas, Arkan-
sas, Indian territory and northern
Texas. Plans will be laid in an effort
to force all non-union companies to
sign the union contract.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

LAST winter an infant child Of
mine had Group in a violent FORM
says Elder John W. Rogers, q Chris.
tian Evangelist, Of Filey' Mo; ~
gave her a TOW doses OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and in a short time
all danger was past and the child re-
covered" This remedy not only cures
Group, but when given as soon as the
first symptoms appear, will prevent
the attack. 1t contains no opium OF
other harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to a baby as to
an adult. For sale by John M
Gleissner, druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Palmer-Hart.

HERINGroN, Nov. Married at
the home OF the brides sister Mrs. H.
H. Patton at Taloga, Oklahoma,
Wednesday, October 20, Arthur A.
Hart Of Herington and Miss Nellie M.
Palmer. Mr.. Hart is the only son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Hart Of our city
and has many friends who are pleased
to extend their most heartfelt con.
CALCULATIONS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Abilene by Hodge Bros.
Evidences Of KprIngtlme.

"Blll, here comes the book agent, an
the lightnin' rod man, an the clock
peddler, an the wire-fence fellow, an
the guanner distributor chap, an the
heather subscription woman, an the
caterpillar exterminator, an the man
that cures chilk while you shake; an
ef springs Amt here now all I've got to
say ia, signs ID mighty deceivin'. Turn
the key on me, an then 30 lock your
SELF IN the barn~-Atanta Constitu.
don.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Guthrie, Ok, Nov. s.-The official
returns last night indicated beyond
doubt the election Of b. S. Mcclure,
republican delegate to congress, over
". NJ. Cross, democrat, by a major
ity of about 300. Last night the sec
rotary Of the republican committee
issued a statement announcing Nc
Cures election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Ouesti0ns His Right to Once.

Carthage, Mo-, Nov. S.-Richard
Graham, the newly-elected demo-
cratic representative from the Third
district, is liable to lose his seat II
local republican powers can control.
Graham is the only democrat elected
n this county and a morning Car
thage paper declares him ineligible
It is said Graham has paid no taxes
within the past year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Denver, Col, Nov. Specifically
complete returns have now been re-
.eived from every county in the state
and they show that the legislature
will stand on joint ballot, according
TO the face of the returns: Demo
Gratis, 81; republicans, 46. This is a
pain of one democrat from estimates
heretofore made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Topeka, Kan, Nov. REV. +. W.
Emerson, late prohibition candidate
for governor, will quit Kansas and
90 to Nebraska. Mr.. Emerson has
been appointed lecturer of the prohi-
bition national committee and finds
that he can better keep his family
at Lincoln, the capital Of Nebraska,
than at Topeka, the capital OF Kan
sas. They will depart for their new
home tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

You Needn't keep on feeling dis
tresoed after eating, nor belching,
nor experiencing nausea between
meals. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
dyspepsia it strengthens the stom-
ach and other digestive organs for
the proper performance Of their func'
tions. Take Hoods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
A Tanrls in the L~savenworth Election.

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. S.-The
result of the recent election in Leav-
enworth county may not be known
for several months, as a number OF
candidates who, on the face OF the
returns, are defeated, have ann
ounced that they will commence con
test proceedings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Lisbon, Nov. IA severe earth
quake shock has been felt at Cuarda,
in the ~provicne of Beira, and at other
places. There has been serious loss
Of life and many houses have been
destroyed. +.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Chsmberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets.

Try them
When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste in the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have . headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite
cleanse and invigorate your stomach
and regulate your liver and bowels
For sale by J. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
WILL SELL ASSETS.
Kirby Bank Matters to Be Settled in
Full.

Receiver P. H. Halleck Of the
Thomas Kirby bank will OH order Of
the court sell all remaining assets. in
his hands at auction, commencing
December s. This will include all
realty, notes, ETC., belonging to the
bank and after the sale a final divi-
dend will be declared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
Determined

Franchman-"Do you think any
thing will be done at the cars peace
c~0nferenceT"
German-"Yes, sir! Even II We have
to have war."-Phlladelphla North
American,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Bodily pain loses its terror II
you've 4 bottle OF DR.. Thomas Eclecric
Oil III the house. Instant relief In
cases Of burns, cuts, sprsins, acct
dents OF any sort.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to a
happy. vigorous old age.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
]. A.. EDGLE.
+. +. HOFFMAN, Auctioneer.
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector, Nov, 8, 1902
Publication Notice.
The state OF Kansas OK rel. H. G. Boyle, At
torney General, Plaintiff,

The Thomas Kirby Bank, a Private Bank
situated at Abilene, Dickinson County
Kansas, Defendant
Notice Is hereby given 10 all persons Inter.
ested that on the sth day Of December, 1902
and The days Immediately following NEG
essary. at the office OF the clerk OF the DIS
trIct court, at the court house, In Dickinson
County, Kansas, by virtue OF an order Of the
district court | wifi sell % the highest bid.
ders. for cash, all OF the uncollected assets OF
the Thomas Kirby Bank, then remaining 10
my possession
witness my hand this 3lst day Of October
A. ID. 1909. Mecca.
"a Receiver.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13
First published IN the Abilene Weekly Re
fector October 20, 1907
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

In Int D13IFlfb NDuTb VI tnp OuliVu buutus
for the District OF Kansas. First Division.
James McNaspy, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of James McNaspy Of
the County OF Dickinson, within the Dis
trict Aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the Goth day
Of Oct. 1909, the said Bankrupt was duly adj
Indicated bankrupt and that the first meet
Ing OF his creditors will be held at the ref
eree's Office IN sallna, In the County Of Sa-
line, and State OF Kansas, on the 18th day OF
Nov. 1909, at Q O'Clock in the forenoon, at
which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee, exam
Inc the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting.
z. @. MILLIKIY,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
! salina, Kansas, Oct. 30, 1907. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-13

The Grand opera house at Nash
vile, Tenn, was Quilted by fire early
this morning. Loss. $4,000.