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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
results,

Here are some people OF Clay coun'
ty who have found the prairies a
good place to live in: A gray'haired
sea captain; a silver.haired lady from
far north Canada; a veteran OF the
Franco. German war; theological
school graduate who reads Greek and
Hebrew; an engineer from the famous
Wabash railroad; an army veteran
whose former home in the east was
"where mountain and lake and sight
OF sea made a combination delight
full" an Englishman who has travelled
far and wide, and found no spot more
attractive for rest and content than a
Clay county farm; a linguist educated
in Europe, and traveller in Central
and South America; clerk with ex'
perience in English and German
banks; a New York City craftsman
and mechanical expert. An equally
interesting list could be made in
Dickinson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Good School Books Again.

For five years, as q result Of the
incompetency Of the school BOOK
commission appointed by the PoPu'
lists, Kansas has had the poorest
school books ever inflicted on COM
monwealth. Everybody will rejoice
that the new text book commission
has fired nearly the whole list and
there will be good books once more
The best books made in the world
are those OF the American Book Com
pAny and those books will predoml-
nate in the new list. The school
children, teachers and parents Will
rejoice over the change.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
HODGE BROS.

and family and Mrs. George Flach-
ner. All had narrow escapes ex'
cept Mrs. Flachner and Willie Willen.
aged four years, who were drowned.
Mrs. Willen and her other children
were almost drowned when rescued
1t is believed that Mrs. Flachner, q
sister of Mrs. Willen, lost her life
in trying to save Willie. Searching
parties at the foot Of Lewisburg hill,
where others are reported missing.
In this section outhouses and stables
were carried away. One stable with
four horses was swept over into the
Covington ball grounds and tho
horses drowned. The house of Mrs.
Watson was submerged, but she and
her children were rescued.
Glenn Davier, who was driving
team near the food in the Kentucky
suburb, had his wagon overturned
by the water and was drowned. The
buildings of the Queen City Bathing
club on the river front at Dayton,
KY, opposite Cincinnati, were de-
molished.
All the towns opposite suffered
from broken windows and houses be.
ing unroofed, but the greatest dam
age on both sides of the river, espe-
cially to the business houses in Gin
cinnati and also in Covington and
Newport, KY, came from cellars be-
ing suddenly filled with water, it be-
ing impossible for the sewers and
cutters to carry the water of. For
a short time the water was deep in
all the streets and traffic as well
as business was suspended. In the
midst of darkness and unprecedented
downfall Of rain there was for
short time general panic in antici-
patton of a tornado that would
sweep everything.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Influence Of Kansas on the Markets.

Artists and paraphers OF the coun'
try have good deal Of what they call
fun with Kansas, but the fact remains
that no state in the union has a
greater influence on the market than
Kansas.
Investors in gilt edged securities
keep an eye on Kansas. II the state
is Republican and the crop bulletin
favorable they nap every Kansas
bond offered for sale. But tell an in
weston that the Pops are in control,
or give him a tale Of hot winds, and
drought, and he buys Kansas secure
ties with caution.
Rock Island, Santa Fe and Missouri
Pacific stocks 60 up or down, accord
ing to the Kansas crop reports. These
roads are known as the granger
roads" Investors believe that with
good crops in Kansas the roads will
have increased business, but with
poor crops their business will fall of.
Kansas crop reports, therefore, are
eagerly sought after.
All the big live stock and grain
commission firms in the country have
agents in Kansas to report crop con.
ditions. The reports sent by these
agents make material changes in the
markets. A general rain in May
sends wheat down a few points. A
few days Of unusually hot, dry
weather will send wheat up a notch
or 50. Low streams in Kansas will
reduce the prices Of cattle, while
streams full Of water will raise
prices.
When the country watches Kansas
for something besides political freaks
it is good sign. oryears outsiders
didn't expect anything from Kansas
except politics, and that was bad
thing for the state. OF course a
state can't get along without politics,
but state which has a reputation
only for politics won't get anywhere.
Kansas no longer makes specially
Of politics, but plays an important
part in the world Of commerce, in
stead. -[Topeka Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

During the year twenty-five bulld-
inps will be erected at Fort Riley and
recommendation has been sent to
congress that 100000 hospital be
erected to take the place OF the one
which in past years was pointed
to with pride, but which is now re-
garded as an antiquated, shabby a.
fair. Today Colonel Carr made re-
quest OF the war department Tor a
steam laundry, and it is very PROB
able that the request will be granted
There are 1900 soldiers at the post
and they are entirely without laundry
facilities there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Republican county conventions all
over the state are saying nice things
about Senator Burton for bis magnif'
icent address on the Philippine ques-
ton. Dickinson county is proud to
be the home OF Senator Burton,
prouder oft now than ever and 1t
hopes to have him senator for many
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
State Convention.

There will be a delegate convention OF the
Republicans Of Kansas held In lhe city OF
Wichita, on Wednesday, the 28th day OF May,
1909, at the hour Of 9 a. m, for the purpose OF
nominating:
One Justice OF the Supreme Court for a
term OF two years.
One Justice OF the Supreme Court for a
term OF four years,
Three Justices OF the Supreme Court for a
term OF six years.
COngressman-at-large.
Governor,
Lieutenant-govern0r
Secretary OF state,
Treasurer,
Auditor
Attorney general
Superintendent OF public instruction,
Insurance commissioner,
The election OF state central committee.
The delegation shall be elected In such
manner and at such time and under such
rules and regulations AZ may be prescribed
by the county central committees OF the re-
spectlve counties. The basis Of representa-
ton shall DO one delegate at large for each
county and one delegate for each two hun
dred votes or ma. Ior fraction thereof, cast for
George A. Clark for secretary OF state at the
November election In 1900, provided, that no
county shall have less than two delegates,
including a delegate at large, and that ten
additional delegates be accorded Leaven-
worth county, by reason OF the vote at the
Soldiers Home, under which apportlonment
the several counties will be entitled TO rep
resentatlOn ut the state convention as fol-
lows;
dist OF counties omitted Dickinson coun-
tvs representations To- The total number Of
delegates Is l,031)
The secretaries OF the several county com
mlttees or Of county conventions are re-
quested TO forward to the undersigned secre-
tary vt Topeka, a certified copy OF the Gre
dentials Of the delegates 30 that they may be
received at Topeka not later than the 25th
day OF May that the state committee may be
able To prepare Il roster Of all those entitled
TO participate In the preliminary organlza-
tlon OF the convention BY order OF the COM
mittee.
Dated at Topeka Kas, Feb Q, 1902,
MORTON ALBAUGH, Chairman.
T. T, KELLY, Secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
What's the Natter With Emporial

The Topeka Capital and Emporia
Gazette have just printed remark
able story about a Leading physician
Of Emporia, William Meffert. who is
said to be a hypnotist, and he is &C.
cused Of running a good many young
women because Of this power. A
business man named S. G. Conklin
killed himself some time ago, first
shooting his wife and motherinlaw.
The wife recovered out the motherin.
law died. Previous to the shooting,
Mrs. Conklin had procured divorce
from her husband, and he was trying
TO have the decree Get aside. Conklin
always claimed that Meifert led bis
wife astray; he says she confessed to
him, but this is mere gossip; the
wife does not say SO.
The people became indignant, and
lately held a public meeting to de-
nounce Meffert and request him to
leave town. The mayor presided,
and there was talk Of riding him on q
rail and treating him to a coat Of tar
and feathers. Meffert, however, 70.
used to leave, and is quoted as say.
ing that il be is attacked, he will
ruin q lot Of regulations"
The Topeka Capital devotes two
columns to the story, and from this
we gather that Meffert is living with
his divorced wife and two young
women over whom "he exerts a
strange power" young women "oi
excellent families" who have "aban.
doned the world to follow him."
1t 10 also said that Meffert has
many rifles and revolvers in his
house, and that he intends to "sell
his life dearly"
There is talk OF calling a grand
jury to indict him, but it is admitted
that there is no charge on which be
may be indicted.
Meffert has written a piece to the
Capital in which be denies the allie.
cations but does not seem to care
much about 1t.
II the stories are true Emporia
ought to have nerve enough to do
something. II they are false there
ought 10 be some libel suits and q
couple dead newspapermen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22


Wichita Beacon: In 1884 Chester
l. Long was teaching elocution in
Neosho county. j. R. Burton had
Just quit teaching the art, but was
still practicing it at Abilene. These
two elocutionists met in 1884 for the
first time. Each had place on the
program Of an entertainment given
BY the ladies Of Chanute. Long re.
cited "Curfew Shall Not Ring To-
night" Burton gave 'em "Shamus
O'Brien."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Hats off to President Thomas
Palma, head Of the Republic of Cuba
for which he has suffered and strug'
gled for long, long years. II there is
any one man who is the embodiment
of the Justice Of fate in at last bring.
ing due honor to her own Palma is he.
Long may he live to give his people
wise and courteous government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

This is Senator Burton's belief: 81
believe there is an overruling Provl'
dence that is now directing the affairs
Of this people, and | believe the all
conquering, all-poweriul' all'domi'
mating Anglo-saxon race-yes' the
better part Of both the Teutonic and
Anglo.Saxon races, that gave vitality
and strength to the people-are COM
missioned to carry knowledge OF
our wise laws and our better civiliza'
ton to the benighted people OF the
Orient"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Topeka Capital; Abilene will at
tempt to make junction City pay the
expenses incurred in caring for a
smallpox patient who was shipped
ON By the latter town after II was
known that he was suffering with the
disease. Really it Was an extremely
shanty trick on the part Of Junction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Lawrence Journal: The Abilene Re-
rLECroR is distressed at the thought
that there will be nothing but Arkan'
sas river water for the Republican
delegates to drink when they meet in
convention at Wichita, for the reason
that the Democrats have their own
convention first. The esteemed is
laboriug under some kind Of misap.
prehension. Perhaps it hasn't a
realizing sense OF Wichita's resources.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

D. W. Blame has sent this office
lot Of circulars showing that Kansas
will have about the same wheat crop
as last year and need 10000 or more
men from outside the state to help
harvest it and asks for comment.
That sort Of thing is beyond COM
ment. Either Blaine is dreaming
dreams or he is working a graft Of
some sort. He is probably the only
man in the state who seriously makes
either Of the statements referred to
and their publication 10 = positive in
ury to Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

This will be the banner year for the
dairy business in Kansas. This state
ought to be the greatest butter pro-
ducing state in the union, And when
the farmer develops his milk output
to his caapcity, it will be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Dowie, the religious fake, allowed
his daughter to die of burns while he
prayed in vain over her. Dowie
should 60 to Jail like any other enemy
nj society,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

The text book commission retained
only two of the old books picked out
by the Pop board. Why they kept
even two is mystery. The Pop
board probably selected the poorest
books ever given school children
since the discovery OF printing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE MNsAs MAY o. 1902 Twelve PAGES
About the Dunkards' Meeting.

09V9v sAeS See..~
The Dickinson county people who
have gone to attend the Dunkard con-
ference will have an interesting trip.
Questions Of great interest to the
church are to be considered, and, ii
possible, settled at this conference.
Every member of it, however humble
has the right to take part in the dis
cussions on the floor OF the confer
ence, although the delegates alone
can vote; and it is expected that be-
tween $1,000 and 10000 churchmen
from all parts Of the country will be
present.
The Dunkards from Kansas reached
Harrisburg this morning. Preceding
the opening Of the conference, which
will transact the business Of the de.
nomination, there will be great relig-
ious services, and the Kansas people,
like Kansas people on most other &C.
casions, were anxious to get there
early, and see and take part in every
thing that occurred. The church is
strongest in the states Of Pennsyl'
vanis, Virginia, Ohio, Illinois and
Indiana, and the largest part OF the
attendance will be from them.
The two subjects which the confer
ence will consider that are exciting
the most interest among the member
ship are those Of life insurance and
divorce. The church now has ordi.
nances which prohibit member from
being divorced or from carrying life
insurance. Strong and progressive
elements are demanding the repeal,
or at least the modification, OF these
stringent laws. J. 7. Kinzie, Of
Overlook, Douglas county, Kas.,
who belongs to the more conserva-
tive element that is in favor Of leav.
ing the laws the way they are, ex-
plains the reason Of his attitude.
1--WE think that life insurance is
against the laws Of God" said he,
"because it throws temptation to sin
in the way Of those in favor Of whom
the policies are written. 1t may
cause them to wish that the insured
would die, or even to try to get rid OF
them. We do not oppose the fire in
surance. We have within our church
q mutual fire insurance company. II
a brothers property is destroyed, the
church levies an assessment on all its
mem bers and makes up to him what
he has lost.
"a good many Of our members
think divorce ought to be allowed for
the Biblical offense. 1t is not even
permitted for that now. The more
conservative fear that II the right Of
divorce for that offense were granted
sooner or later there would be a de-
mand for the right of divorce for less
enormous otfenses; and that even the
right that was granted would be
abused. | don't think the national
conference will decide either to allow
its members to carry lie insurance
or to get divorces.
The Dunkards who attend the con-
ference will be entertained while in
Harrisburg by their Keystone state
brethren.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

"Most people," says the St. Paul
(Neb.) Republican shave long since
realized that Carrie Nation is pious
old fraud" We move to amend by
striking out the word "pious."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

The city schools are closing an
other successful year. The best
money Abilene spends is for its
schools and it ought to spend yet
more than it does. The high school
needs more teachers to get the best
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

"Kansas skies know enough to rain
all right" remarked the sage OF
Cheever township today, "but the
derned heavens never will learn when
IN ram
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

The old soldiers are in session at
Fl. Scott. As the years 60 by their
locks grow winter but their honors
brighter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

The graduating class Of Mime
apolis this year consists Of five boys
and one girl. By the way, the class
has o class song-"Just One Girl"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
nnuAts Calfed ON.

Baldwin, Kan, May 17.-Because OF
A Quarrel ever the selection OF
Judges the debate between Baker
university and William Jewell college
was called Of yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

The News rambles away about the
struggle to get county nominations.
Have you heard Of any struggling to
get on the Pop ticketP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
SHERIFF..

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Sheriff Of Dickinson county, subject TO
the action Of the Republican county con.
vention, H. ). THAYER'
| hereby announce myself as a candidate
for sheriff, subject TO the action OF the Dick
inson County Republican convention.
n. l.. MEEK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


hereby announce myself as u candidate
for County Treasurer at the coming election,
subject to the decision Of the Republican
county convention.
j. J. SCHNEIDER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
U1getaI Paper Of Dtekinsos Oos~tp.
official Paper of city of abilene,

~The month and year printed to the
tight Of your name on the address of this
paper is the date TO which your subscription
10 paid. By referring to 1t you can tell
whether your subscription Is in arrears. II
you are Indebted to the REFLECTOR please
ssnd or bring In the amount due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

government may spend $l,2OO,'
900 on Fl. Riley and Fl. Leaven-
worth. Then Abilene will run
another excursion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

hereby announce myself as candidate
for Register Of Deeds, subject to the decs-
ion OF the Dickinson county Republican con-
ventlon.
5, l.. Book.
hereby announce myself as candidate
Register OF Deeds, subject to the decision
the Republican convention.
r. ], RExR0AT,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Wichita is likely to be dry when
the Republicans meet there-the
Democrats gather in Wichita this
week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

General Miles is coming to Fort
Riley but 1t is understood that he will
not talk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

pulverses every cd and does push cods into the soft
ground rollers do leaves the surface ridges loose
while the soil beneath compd and such surface bak or
cakes. leaves perfect seed bed
Though the roller the market and performs bet
other tool the work Of preparing the seed bed its great value
the seed and after the plant above ground
Used after sowing compacs soil about the seed promoting germ
nation stimulating the growth the young plant and increasing the
yield
The Newton machine but useful and valuable
Spring. and Autumn Farmers have stated that used their
Newton Rollers days the than other machine their farm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

To the Republicans Of Dickinson County;
desire TO announce myself as II candidate
for the Office OF County Attorney, subject to
the decision of the Republican County Con-
ventIon, q. G, TowNER.
To the Editor of the Reflector
Please announce my name AS u candidate
for County Attorney, subject to the decision
Of the Republican County Convention.
PAUL HURD.
COUNTY CLERK.
hereby announce myself rs u candidate
for County Clerk subject TO the decision OF
the Republican County Convention,
FRANK W. MORSE.
hereby announce myself AS II candidate
for the Office Of County Clerk Of Dickinson
County subject to the decision Of the Re
publican Convention.
HERBERT W. JACOBS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
DAIRY COW IS QUEEN.

And now with imitation product removed
she will soon take rgh place the markets Of the country
There no longer any Investment The market price
absolutely figure that nsures rich returns to every man
who miks Good COWS high but will 60 higher No branch OF
farming will pay well the future dairying Kansas ought to
be at every state in the union in few years Ana sne
will She has the climate, the food and the market
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
VICTORY

We wish to patrons and to the farmer oaymen
Kansas that the rout BILL providing for the manufacture OF Cleo
margarine on its own merits and orbdg its sale imitation
butter passed both houses congress and has been
signed by the president This is not only great victory for the
daymen Of country victory for PURE FOOD which in
these times Of adueraon and fraud much the people gen.
eray II the best is King in the West the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
We Want Milk and Cream.

We will take all you bring We are paving y cents below
New Yoks highest creamery butter quotations for butter TAT
creamskimmed and railroad stations II you have no
kmming station will sell you DeLval hand separator the best
in the market on easy and shpt us direct we are
fighting Of patrons and want them to get the hgne'
possible price for their milk and cream Our operators ges Inc view
pponrcr REVIEW every week. which shows the New York
lot on which our price based See them or write u.s. The time
for business here Don't let this opportunity slip BY you
THE CONTINENTAL CREAMERY co.
sf ssas Topeka, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

week.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-11
CITY NEWS.

Statehood cigars. two for % cents.
Deming. the railroad center of New
Mexico.
See the newest in ladies' neckw sai'
at The Economist.
Deming. the gateway to the best
part of Old Mexico.
READ OUR ADVERTISEMENT
ROSENWALD BROS.
Window shades in all colors and
widths at Albert Faber's, 305 Railroad
Fresh Cut Flowers.
IVES, THE FLORIST.
Deming! Don't overlook II il you
are looking for a sale and paying in
vestment.
Mexican drawn WORK in endless "a
ricty at Albert Faber's, 305 Railroad
avenue.
In Deming another good Lotel Is
needed to accommodate the enormous
increase OF population.
In sfexican drawn work we are
showing a big assortment. Albert
Faber. sos Railroad avenue.
READ OUR ADVERTISEMENT
ROSENWALD BROS.
In Deming you can BUY lots Cor s10u
which will pay you 100 per cent. f. less
than twelve months.
Everybody is wearing low shoes this
summer. You will need a pair. Oul
styles are dressy and attractive. EN-
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-11
T. MUENSTERMAN.

bracing Oxfords, sandals. colonials and
opera slippers. Come and make your
selection before the sizes are broken.
New lot of infants, children's and
misses sandals on sale this week at
c. Mays popular priced shoe store, 2OS
West Railroad avenue.
In Deming the demand for rental
houses is five times in excess Of the
supply.
READ OUR ADVERTISEMENT
FOR TAILOR MADE SUITS-ROSEN.
VALID BROS.
Statehood cigars, two for 25 cents.