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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Let the Trusts Beware.

The New York Sun, the organ Of
the trusts, openly declares war on
President Roosevelt. Are the trusts
ready for this warP A combined AZ
tack upon the president BY these
mighty forces will mean his ncmina-
ton BY both great parties, on . plat
form that denouuces the trusts, and
declares for their annihilation. Il
they ere the first gun in the war fol
their supremacy, Il means their en-
tInction. The people Of this country
are almost ready for hand to hand
struggle with them, and II they MAXI
. declaration Of war on Roosevelt OF
the ground that be Is doing then
harm, the issue will be squArsly mad
and tariff and other party differences
will be forgotten in the battle Of th'
giants that will snsus. And In til
battle the voters will be on one cid
With RoossvSlss and the wealth Of thI
trusts viii Be on the other.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

New poet in Kansas. He works
for the Alma Enterprise and makes .
close second to our own Industry
verse writer. Here's q sample;
Nd eenrt two horses has sold.
One colt and the other one old;
Ninety dollars they both brought,
william Miller OF PAwpaw Greek the horses
bought.
Brother Gehrt for Gerspach is breaking a
colt,
Twenty-one years old but cannot vote
VIII echwanks last week was visiting here
mrs climbing the ladder higher every year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Kausas' Sell Yet 3hsap.

The Chicago Chronicle gives the
following summary in regard to the
value aud demand for Kansas real
estate. ..In the past two years lands
have sold rapidly which for many
wears could neither DO sold nor rented.
The depreciation in the value Of Kan
sas lands during the dull period was
very great, and lands in Kansas have
not even yet reached their normal
value. The greatest depression was
IN central and western Kansas and
consequently tho greatest activity Is
now in those parts Of the state
Values in eastern Kansas have not
been subject TO such great change
but even now, ss soon ~ 1t IL known
IN this part Of the state that tract
Of land is for sale. q buyer can b
found In 9 very short time. kansa'
home seekers are now commencing tc
come into the state. Formerly thii
Glass Of settlers went to Oklahoma
whore. though yet . territory, landI
are much higher than in Kansas
The demand for Kansas real estate 4
large and active. and is especially
erhhfyisg because Il ia maiAly To-
sstuni honssssksrs and home bullders
Wills the famous boom days wsr'
donina,sd By SPsculssoFs Prsetoal
II N he .bsa MARKS made By thes
nsn havs bssn grown over, and tod,l
Kan1li !. prstpsrpus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
ACROSS NEW MEXICO
President Roosevelt Visited the Ter.
ritory Yesterday.
An ADDRESS At SANTA FES CAPITOL
A. Albuquerque the President Speaks TO
Crowd and Sees . Tableaux Represent
ing New Mexico Appealing for
Admission to the Union.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, May 0.-President
Roosevelt spent three hours and
20 minutes yesterday in this city,
whose historic buildings and monu-
ments seemed to be Of intense inter
est to him. At the capitol he made
an address, speaking for 20 minutes
to an audience of fully 10000. Presi-
dent Roosevelt said it was great
pleasure to him to come to New
Mexico, from which territory more
than half Of the members of his regi-
ment came. ~ YER
The president closed the most pic
turesque day Of his western trip
with stop of two hours in Albu-
querque yesterday afternoon. His
train reached there on time at $3.50
o'clock and he was escorted at once
by q reception committee, headed by
Delegate s. s. Rodey, of New Mexico,
to lavishly decorated stand in front
of the beautiful Alvarado hotel,
where he spoke for few minutes
to Q crowd of 5000 people. The presi-
dent dwelt upon irrigation and its
importance in the development OF
New Mexico, but occupied the great
er part of the time discussing the
qualities that go to make up good
citizenship. Directly opposite the
speakers stand was a tableaux, rep
resenting New Mexico appealing for
admission to the union, As little girls
dressed in white representing the
states, while one of them on the out
side Of gate at which stood Uncle
Sam, representing New Mexico. The
president said that when New Mexico
had q little more irrigation there
would be nothing the matter with
the little maid on the outside. From
the Alvarado President Roosevelt was
escorted to his carriage and the en-
tire party was taken for an hours
drive about the town, ending at the
Commercial club, where a brief re
ception was held. Here the president
was presented with Navajo saddle
blanket, in which was woven II
white letters his credentials as Al
honorary member Of the club. Ihs
president was greatly pleased will
the gift. Here the president wa,
greeted by another big delegation o.
members of, his rough riders regi
ment and he repeatedly referred u
his pleasure in meeting them ane
/ in visiting the country from which
the greater part Of the regiment wa
recruited.
Az five o'clock the president con
tinued his trip TO the west with tn
Grand Canyon Of the Colorado as tn
objective point. Gov. otero, Of New
Mexico, and Gov. Brodie, OF Arizona
accompanied the president to Albu
querque from Santa Fe Gov. Brodi'
win be the presidents guest until NJ
passes out Of Arizona
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

The Psola Spirit, Barney sheridan'l
paper and one Of the leading expo
nents Of Democracy in the state, pays
Q very fine tribute to both Senators
Burton and Long when it says "The
Spirit as conservative and independ'
emit Democratic newspaper, doesn't
hesitate to say that Republican Kan
.sas cannot DO more fairly and COM
pletely represented in the U, s. senate
than II is today by Burton and Long
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Topeka Capital: There 10 q cheer
due Senator Burton for the manner In
which he introduced Roosevelt to the
crowd at Abilene. All he said was:
..Friends and neighbors, the Presi'
dent" 1t isn't every man who can
get by the temptation to do q lit
tie spreadssgling when it comes tc
making o speech Of introduction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
THE RE1cHLIN MURDER.



Elyria, O., May Cat the end OF
the coroner's investigation into the
cause of the death of Agatha Reich
lin. who was murdered last Thurs
day night, Coroner French yesterday
evening gave as his conclusion the
verdict: "That Agatha Reichlin
came to her death from wounds in
iiicted by stone in the hands OF a
person unknown"
Father Ferdinand Walser, arrested
last Saturday morning In connection
WITH the murder OF AgaJna ncTcunn,
- srought to this city last night
from the county jail ct Elyria and
discharged from the charge Of muir
der which was placed against him at
that time. Mayor King went through
the formality Of reading the warrant
for Rev. Walser's arrest, and bis at
torney, E. G. Johnston, entered .
plea Of not guilty. Prosecuting At
torney stroup addressing the court,
said in substances:
sAfter having listened to the evi-
dence presented at the inquest to-
day, can see that there is nothing
SUFFICIENT to hold the defendant, The
action taken on the part Of the ofh-
GERS In arresting Father Walser has
been In accordance with their duty.
A terrible crime had been commit
Ted, and Il the suspicion Of guilt had
been placed against any other per
son, I can assure you he would have
been treated As the defendant hns."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
DROWNED IN SALT CREEK.
Heavy Rains HAa swollen tiss Stream when
Miss Hughes Attempted to Gross and
Last Her LAfe.

Russell, Kan, May 6s-Heavy rains
Monday night swelled the streams.
At the crossing of Salt creek, about
seven miles northwest OF Russell,
Miss 0rpha Hughes was drowned
yesterday morning and Ed G. Miles,
the carrier, had narrow escape
from the same fate. Miss Hughes,
q girl about 10 years old, had been
working for, the family of Charles
Z. Sutton. She had gone to her home
on q short visit and was returning
alone in buggy yesterday morning
and was seen 70 drive into the creek
Gus Shinlsel, who lives not far from
the ford, heard her scream and hur'
ried to the creek, but she had been
carried away by the water and he
could find no trace of her, though
the horse succeeded in getting out
with the buggy.
Kmsd b. UnI5h Rsolas Flyer.
Manhattan, Kan, May GA man By
the name Of John Delaney, aged
about 20 years, was killed yesterday
morning BY the esstbound Union Pa
ciic flyer about . mile from the sta
ton. He was found on the tracl
about two hours after the train
passed in q semi-eonscious condi
don and was unable 10 explain th'
cause Of the accident which causet
his death. An he said was that tn
aver struck him. He then asked FOL
water, but died before Il VA
brought to him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
A s.,.,sT Of de CShfscsrssy Dass.

CHpley, Fla, May 6.-Judge A. 4.
Maxwell, who, except ex-senator
Vest, was the last survivor of the
confederate states senate, died yes
terday, aged 50. Judge Maxwell was
a member of congress from 1858 70
1857: was confederate states sena-
tor from 1859 tin 1865; was appoint.
cd Judge Of the state supreme court
An 1883. made circuit judge ls77-sa
ana was chief justice of Florida
lssI-ai.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Old Bill White thought to make
another sensation by belittling the
intellectual capacity Of President
Roosevelt. He has become such .
common scold and iaultdnder that nc
attention is taken any more Of bill
kiradaa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

auutharn uelhodl1t hllhopa n nea--on.
ST. Louis, Nay e.-rhe most impor-
tant week which has been known IN
ST. Louis Southern Methodinm for
many year, began Monday, and ses-
ions Of two or three distinctive
bodIes Of the trcat confessional DE-.
,omiuation will make mfnorable
ev1rV day from SOW Until nexi 6un-
seV. An ~ bishops q ne church
nts h1r1- =.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

BirminghAm, Ala, Nay s.-The en-
TIN plant Of the Southern Sewer
Pipe company, located ct North Bir-
mineham, was destroyed b. Ore last
nleht, entai1ine loss Of Slso.0oo'
Win about $4,000 laauranca. he
plant bad been a operation ebout
~ moalha
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Roosevelt Was interested.

One OF the stories In which Presi'
dent Roosevelt took the most interest
at the governors dinner last night q
Topeka, was told by Senator Burton
II was about o United States marshal
recently appointed by President
Roosevelt in one Of the territories
It seems that the man was something
Of hard character before his appoint
ment and the "bad men" in his dis
trict thought they would have a.
easy time Of II under his rule, but he
soon disappointed them ON that score
and made them "eat dirt" The
president was much pleased and said
to Senator Burton, at the close OF the
story:
"senator telegraph that man to-
morrow that / want to see him."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Congressman Charley Curtis, who
10 part Pottawatomie, has been allot-
ted 1900 acres Of land in the Indian
Territory for himself, squaw and
pappooses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

President Roosevelt 10 no stranger
10 Abilene, having made . speech
here In 1901 when he was vice presi'
Dental candidate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Arkansas City, Kan, Nay o'-feter
Norton, a 1s-yesr-old boy, was hor-
rfbiy injured here yesterday after
noon BIZ q savage BULLDOG, which ~
tstked Nm without cause. Ne boys
f.cs nni ons leg etrs toEn and BID
= inssraisL M de1 I'D Ne worE
.lor. blln eerl1 s.sl> ~ n1f.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
THURSDAY. MAY Z, 1908.

II. L. Pestana has been appointed
special assistant in the attorney gen
erals office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Chicago, Nay oe--slre aI Maxwen

Chicago, Nay oe-slrs ~ Maxweu
Bros box factory at 17-1s Peoria
street last night destroyed $4,000
worth of lumber and machinery. IL
was with great difficulty that the
flames were prevented from spread
ing to surrounding factories and
lumber yards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

nis stated By Topeka paper that
he prssidsnis train weighed In
round nenbsrs $4,000 tonAr Of
eour,s hat rps whsn he Kansas con.
t,ne,nl ~ aboard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
TYRINoroN WANTS 70 CONE,
Roosevelt Day in Abilene Attractive
KEW 70 All.

Herington Times: Abilene ynouiu
see that an excursion train y run %
the Rock Island road In, time TO give
the people from this corner o. 'oe
county 4 chance 70 sec Teddy when
he goes through and to hear n,m
speak. 1t will, be a good chance ior
south Dickinson to spend the day o.
the county seat and to renew our ac-
quaintancss with all the good 'olks
from each section Of the county.
Even a is minutes talk from Presi-
dent Roosevelt while in the happy
frame Of mind he now is, would oe
worth taking whole day on ana
twi,e the amount Of railroad fare y
would naturally cost.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Flambeau OMcers.

The Flambeau club elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year.
President, John vandenberg; vice
president. Martin vaudenberg; secre-
tary, Milton Jordan; treasurer, Harry
FaSmith; captain, John Vandepbergi
first lieutenant, Chas. Mathews; sec.
ond lieutenant, Albert Grearer; quar-.
ter master, Bon Hays. The club IL
now in a prosperous condition, and
ready for work. They intend TO give
q grand uniform ball aud drill in the
near future. :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
YEAR WITHOUT ELECTIONS.
Biennial Election Law VIII Do Away
with the Fall Election.

WIN bMo EaAA sSiossAs A
For the first time In the history o.
the county there will be no election
this fall. The officers that have been
elected will hold until the next fall
when there will be o county. state
and national election.
Since the state government was put
in operation there has been an cleo
ton every fall. A part Of the coun-
ty officers were elected one fall and
the rest the next. The session OF the
legislature two years ago passed what
is known as the biennial election law
and this provided for an election but
once every two years. The officer
whose term expired that fall was al
lowed to hold over and now oil the
county officers are to be elected every
two years.
Kansas has had too many elections
and the new law will save the tai
payers considerable money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
RAISED a SCHOOL FLAG,
Garfield Building Has Another Hand
4, some Banner.

some Banner.
A handsome flag was raised over
the Garfield building this morning, q
gift from the pupils Of the Eighth
grade. 1t takes the place Of one
raised several years ago, long since
blown to pieces.
The exercises In connection with
the raising we're very pretty. All
the pupils we're marched to the lawn,
being grouped BY rooms. A picture
OF President Roosevelt was over the
south entrance and flag. and bunting
decorated the doorway.
The Eighth grade stood on the
steps and sang Beneath the Flag
Miss Maude Fair presiding at the
organ.
Principal A. E. Lockbart made a
brief address, telling Of some things
the flag stands fur, mentioning the
vars in which il has led TO victory
and counseling honor and respect for
stars and stripes aud the principles
they represent.
O.car Ramsey, one Of the bright
colored boys Of the Eighth grade, in
graceful words presented the flag to
the school, saying that il sheu.d be-
the pupils duty always to reverence
lit. Arthur Sherwood and Harold
Eicholtz took 1t TO the tower and
raised it on .the flag pile while the
Eighth grade sang 1.-The Starry Ban
ner."
The flag salute OF the Grand Army
followed. To the tap Of drum in
Lotie Faulkuer's charge, room at a
time, the pupils in ranks Of six
marched up, the broad walk facing
the entrance and the flag. With un'
covered heads they gave a military
salute. The upper roomsIsaid:
II pledge my allegiance to my tag
and to the Republic for which 1t
Sandstone nation indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all"
The pupils Of the lower rooms, Nos.
Is, 7,s, ., said this:
al give my head, my heart, my
hand--one country, one people, one
fagl"
Room 10, Miss Nichols teacher, the
little folks, gave silent salute. Then
all the pupils were dismissed.
The ceremony was impressive and
interesting throughout and Of much
value to old and young alike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Hot Very Jolly.

The jolly Rovers had q fair sized
noisy audience last night. Three Of
eight members Of the company ga
were advsrtised) can handle Indian
clubs to perfection. What the others
are in the company for passes under.
standing. They can't stag. dance or
act and they are not fanny.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

oRRAT CHICKEN sJRAP.
Town People Don't Have All the
Troubles.

The city jewellers do not have all
the trouble with chickens. Out at
Maple Grove schoolhouse,, four miles
north Of Hope, the greatest chicken
scrap that ever was is In progress.
The Hope Dispatch says the school
house is on one side Of the road and
an old gentleman lives on the other
side. Naturally, the school boys are
full Of devilment and bothered the old
gentleman considerably. until real
feud seems to exist. A few days ago
two boys went to the school house to
shut the shutters, took along little
target rife and, the old gentleman
not being at home, practiced on his
chickens. The boys admitted the
shooting, but claimed they shot only
on the school grounds, while the old
gentleman claims they went to the
chicken house and shot q setting hen.
The boys are orphans and their
guardians offered the man $40 and a
check for the amount was written out,
when the old gentleman demanded a
signed agreement that the boys should
not again be allowed to carry a gun,
or be seen in the company of each
other, without being subject to ar
rest for the chicken business. This
was too much, and II is said the air
was blue with talk for several yards
around. Lawyers have been con-
suited, the county attorney has re,
fused to act and there is great excite
ment in the neighborhood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
ELECTED, THEIR DELEGATES.
F.A. A. Convention Closed with 9
Banquet

The following delegates were eiec''
ed last week by the +. A. A. con-
yention to the grand lodge at Topeka
May u: S. Shearer. Abilene; y. B.
COLDER. Manhattan; ;. P. Holmquist'
salina; j. t. Freeman. junction City
W. H. H. Pspperell. ConcOrdia.
Mr.. Peppsrell was chairman o. th'
convention; r. H. Hudspeth Of og'
20, secretary.
The local lodge gave a reception
and banquet at the hall in the eve
ming which was much enjoyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
SHORTY" CRIED IN COURT.
Buchanan and Shook Received Hssvy
Sentences.

A dispatch to the Capital says
"Shorty" Buchanan today cried for
several minutes after Judge Madden
asked him II he had anything to say
Why sentence should not be passed
upon him for violating the cubbisOn
anti gambling law. Buchanan. with
his partner. @. W. Shook, had been
convicted In the district court for
running q gambling room at which
boys and young men played poker.
Shook and Buchanan we're each given
. sentence Of two years At hard labor
in the psnitentiary. Their place was
about ne worst one ever run in Bur-
lington.
The case sgninst them for selling
liqusr was not prosecuted and prob
ably win not be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Funeral Services Held.

Funeral services Of the late Hiram
Thayer were held Friday at the
house, Rev. DR.. Rlayney officiating
The body was taken to Morris, HIS,
for burial.
Funeral services Of the late D. Trott
were held at the home and church
Friday Rev. DR.. Blaynsy offici-
ating. Burial was in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Free Delivery for Concordia.

Concordia is taking on city airs as
o city Of the second class. The free
delivery Of mail will begin in that
city June 1st, and the examination
for carriers will be held next Satur
day. Charlie Snider, clerk Of the
examining board Of the Abilene post
office will go to Concordia TO conduct
the examination. The system will
start off with two carriers and one
substitute.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
0emeny-Parksr.

Miss Ada Gsmeny and Mr.. Milirsd
Parker. Of Madison, Illinois, were
married Wednesday at Junction City,
Chaplain Critics Of Fort Riley oficia-
ing. The bride Is the second daugh-
Ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Gsmeny
formerly Of this city. She has been
employed as one Of the operators at
the Junction City telephone szohaues.
The groom l. . member Of the Einth
ARTILLERY band.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
These Are the Facts in the Case.

STERLS duplicate matches
hand Hats Working Clothing
STERL
Cash and only from first hands We
doing and goods and prices
You values and clothing and
will not buy from All
asks for a to sell you
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

Ths gsBsral nsrohandiss store ct
Donsksl vas entered last night and
ts6 stolen from ne drawer. No elsv
I, bnIRltr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23

Les If Appetite Il also loss Of VI
vitality, vigor, tone. To recover sp-
petite and The rest take hoods ssr-
raparills. thai strengthens ne siom-
ach. perlecis digestion. makrs eating
= pIsl1ur1. Il also makes Ne blood
ri1t .nd para aef t'es1in1 ~ nerrts