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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
Tho ASYLUM Disgrace.

The investigation Of the conduct Of
the Kansas insane asylums has gone
far enough to show shameful conoi'
ton and one that is disgrace not
alone to the state authorities but to
the people Of the commonwealth
The governor who names the state
board OF charities and appoints the
principal officials, the board which
superintends the asylums, the men
In charge OF the institutions-all are
equally concerned in the responsible
ity for the indecent treatment accord
ed to the pitiful uniortunates who
should have humanity's tenderest
care. Such q story Of abuse, callous'
ness to suffering and beartlessness as
has been shown In the testimony OF
the investigation is enough to con-
denim everyone who has had a part In
the matter, be be high or low.
The Legislature last winter wasted
over $4,000 by giving 1t to unneces'
sary "employes" simply to pay polit-
ical debts. Yet the asylums are run
on starvation basis with such pitiful
salaries that first class assistants are
superseded by thugs and ruhains
who should be in q penitentiary coal
mine instead Of looking after the
mentally afflicted.
What has the state board OF char
tiles OF this and the last administra'
ton been doing all tie timer Too
busy looking after politics to attend
to their dutyP Then get a new one.
1t Is up to Gov. Bailey to see that
there is a housekeeping and refor'
nation In the conduct Of the state
institutions. Whitewash won't 60.
The state will surely hold him re.
sponsible. No matter what party Is
in power, the people will not stand a
Of the infamous manage
ment revealed in the investigation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

There are GrKS wrun srrumurS Cvr-
plete that can be bought still cheap
en-, but the animals in these are all
alike and rather nondescript in form
besides. But the price named is for
a good ark with good animals, all
different and all well finished.
The boat and house Of this outfit
are trinity painted in at least three
colorA The house has gabled roof.
with one side hinged so that the roof
can be opened to take the animals out
and put them back. The animals are
all painted in their natural colors,
many of them in two colors, as, for
example, If an animal is spotted, and
then every one is vanished. In many
Of these low-priced arks the animals
are very good. They are small, OF
course, and by no means carefully fin
ished, but decidedly lifelike.
The expense Of bringing such arks
across the ocean and putting them on
the market here, including the
freights and duties and carriage,
amounts to about as much as the
original cost. Such arks cost the
importer in stock here in the neigh
borhood OF 80 cents a dozen, but that
permits retailers to sell them at five
cents. It would be difficult to find
many things much cheaper than this.
But while this ark as an example
Is thus remarkable for it's cheapness
and other qualities, there are. of
course, many other kinds Of Noah's
arks. including a greater variety than
onc might imagine. There are many
Of larger sizes and considerably more
expensive, containing more and
larger and more deliberately carved
and finished animals. There are arks
that are mounted not ON fat boards,
pointed at the ends for boats, but on
regular boats, and so on. Noah's arks
are imported in great variety; but,
perhaps, the only people that ever see
Noah's arks in the greatest variety
IN which they are anywhere brought
together are the toy buyers Of the
world, who see them at Leipzig,
where the toy manufacturers exhibit
their samples at fair held in each
year In the first week in March.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Theodore Roosevelt: We are moi
going to make any new command
ments at this stage Of the worlds
progress that will take the place oil
the old ones. Each man must work
for himself. II he does not do so.
there is no use for ANYBODY to work
for him. Each man must try to get
ahead, for his own sake, for the sake
Of his wife and children, but with q
full recognition of his duty to bis
neighbors, or In the end he will bring
disaster, not merely to his neighbor,
but to himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
Chance for Civil Engineers.

Senator Burton today received
notice from the navy department to
the effect that five appointments will
soon be made ia the corps Of civil
engineers for the navy.
These are very desirable positions.
as the position Of civil engineer carries
with it salary OF $4,000 per annum
at the beginning, with increase in
salary at the end Of five and ten years.
The assistant civil engineers enter
the service at $1,000 year which is
increased to 20, 100 at the end Of five
years.
The corps is very important one
in the navy service, and constantly
growing in prominence, 1t has charge
Of all improvements at navy yards
both OF home and abroad, and is q
very attractive field for competent
and ambitious civil engineers.
Candidates must be between the
ages Of twenty-eight and thirty-fve
years. They will be required to pass
physical as well as mental examine
tioA, which examination will take
place June Sth at the navy yard, New
York City. Applications for permits
for examination should be addressed
TO the secretary Of the navy, and must
be accompanied by testimonials as to
character, evidence Of American citi-
zenship, evidence Of having received
degree in the civil engineering
course Of some professional institution
Of good repute, and record Of ct
least Eve years practical experience
as q civil engineer and three years
responsible charge Of work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Malone, N. Y, Nay lila head-on
collision occurred at Nelson lake on
the Mohawk 4 Malone railroad Two
passenger trains, travelling at . high
rate Of speed. crashed into each
other. and 1--WE persons are reported
dead and several injured. The scene
Of the wreck e shout 50 miles from
Utica on the main line between
Utica snd Montreal The disaster oc-
Cured on q curve, and the loeomo-
dives and mail cars were wrecked.
Ths mail compartments are reported
70 Be IN Eplintsrs and loads q mall
80. 49, =. a. 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14


After wearing out his store teeth
over q more than usually tough beef
steak, Charlie Finch, Of the Lawrence
Gazette, sizes II up this way: 1.-The
big packing houses send the best
meat they have to England. The
next best goes 10 New York, PhIlGdel.
phia, Washington and other eastern
points. The third grade is scattered
between the East and Chicago. Then
the middle west gets the next grade.
After that the packing houses sell to
their own towns what the east refuses
to take, and when they sell all 10 the
east that can b sold, the refuse iI
sent TO the west to sell to the people
who raise the cattle. This eOnsolida.
lion Of industries Is great thing-iOI
the eonsolidAtOrs."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
Lawrence Gazette: Ed Hoeh,

Lawrence Gazette: Ed Hoch, Of
Marion, is trying to make his town
throw out Its board sidewalks and put
down brick and stone. Upon his
success or failure In this depend his
hopes for becoming governor Of Kan
sas. This state will not elect any
more board sidewalk men for govern
or. The one we have now Is enough
TO last the century out,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Who pays the expense Of the presidents
junketing trip9-Atchison Globe.
1t is q stocky built man with q ratty
mustache, q font Of double plea teeth,
and a jaw set with Yale time lock;
man rather below medium height,
inclined to be pussy, with q voice
that needs q machinist, and vocabu-
larry that needs compositor-man
named ROOSEVELT. Roosevelt to be
accurate. He Is the first president OF
tho United States in recent years who
has refused all courtesies from the
railroads and pays his way, and by
the same token he is the first presi-
dent in recent years, whom the rail-
roads are going to fght.-[Emporia
GaZette
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

The advertisements in this paper
contain news for you. You have long
thought, in . wavering fashion, Of
purchasing q certain article. You
looked at 1t once, and the price seemed
. little high. Suppose that some
where In our advertising columns to-
day that very article were offered tc
you at what you want to pay for it
wouldn't that be news worth looking
fnrp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
wboop,ne It Up for Cleveland.

Pottsville, Pa, May S.-The move
ment to place Pennsylvania demo-
Gratis in line for Grover Cleveland
for another presidential term is max
ing marked progress, according to
Archibald Jones, who has charge OF
the movement. Already the names OF
10000 democrats, all men Of influence
In central Pennsylvania, have been
subscribed to the papers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
More Remain. Of Ancient Man.

In some grottoes in Algeria French
explorers have recently discovered
stone implements mingled with the re-
mains Of extinct animals belonging to
Quaternsry times. Further explora-
uons indicate that during the age
when the grottoes were inhabited the
coast Of Algeria had cOnhguration
different from that of to-day. Among
the animals associated with the an
cient inhabitants Of Algeria were the
rhinoeeros, the hippoPotamus and va
rious species of rpminants.-Scieuaifc
AmagicAn ]
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
NoAH's ARK IN MANY FORMS.
Sale Of the Toy Is Worldwide and 1t
Comes Mostly from SaxOnT
Germany.

Noah's ark, that universal toy OF
childhood, is made mostly in Saxony,
Germany, and it and all its inmates
are made by hand. in the homes OF
people who work in the fields in
summer and who. whole families to-
gether, old and young, devote their
time In winter to the production OF
these toys. Both arls and animals
are not, however, produced under the
same roof. Some families make moth
ing but the arks while others make
only animals. Arks and animals are
subsequently assembled in the estab-
lishment of some toy manufactures
who supplies the people with many
If not ell OF the materials used in
making the toys, who buys the fin
ished products and who sorts and
packs them and makes them ready
for market, says the New York Sun.
II may be that family for sue
cessive generations has been engaged
in making ark animals from models
handed down from father to son. The
whole family takes part in the work.
father, mother and all the children.
Every one does something, what he
can; and 20 a single family brings
to bear q considerable amount OF Ia
Dor. II is really little domestic fac
tory, employing, all told, say half a
dozen industrious pairs of hands; and
they turn out a great number OF I'm
ished animals.
The wood from which the animals
are to be made is first cut into q block
of such dimensions that animals OF
the kind and size required can be
cut from cross sections of 1t. Such
q block might be for instance six
inches long, an inch and quarter
wide and an inch high. Suppose there
were TO be made from this block cows.
The solid block is dug out and
Rouged out lengthwise and uniform
" from end to end, in such man
ner that looking now at the end there
Is seen there the outlines OF q COW;
q slice Of the right thickness cut from
the block will be a COW in the rough;
the next slice would be just the same;
and 70 from the block there would
be sliced of COWS until 1t was used
mn. The same method would be fol-
lowed IN making horses, goats, pigs
and 90 on
Then these little animals In the
rough get = touch or two with q
knife 70 fashion them further into
tho likeness Of the animal they are
made TO resemble. Then they are
painted and perhaps vanished, and
oncs or. maybe, twice . week the
anisAed product Of the family b
tA;esn 70 the establishment OF the
manufacturer. where the workers get
for the animals cash on delivery.
NoahS aria thus made are produced
with marvellous eheapness; there are,
In net, not many things made In
the worh which, considering the
Labor involved, are cold 90 oheaply
n this toy Of worldwide use. There
can b bought At Wholesale In Ger
mnay IN ark. Six Or seven inches IN
length and containing ten o. . dozen
auinala, for les than . esnS and .
half. But even the stHtsmsnt Il that
prios mast convey TO ons unfamahaR
with Noahs arlsa oaly : faanA nstioa
q ~ sAssp thst Pries rs.lly h.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
rh. s.lIn. cItr council has pas.e.

The sAlinA city council has passed
an ordinance whereby the city will
hereafter receive the interest on city
funds on deposit in the local bank
and the interest must be credited to
the city each month. Heretofore the
interest derived from the city funds
has been considered As part payment
for the treasursrS service, Who here
after win rscsivs only the 800 Per
yssr allowed By lAv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
ABOUT THE CHINESE.


- ru. vo 10, T., i%a s{43ciancv
napvr ~ o - 80 .rr;ousIv nm.
s"oofuns w Y - 80 ;nversalv
nA1 Au.'to' ..,.. - tbs cl,mats
~ m,' 'ne - az nor+hs-n norta n
"a, Aien'slu 80, aA 'I =. 80 .nd unload
taxes nu'n .ns- '" 49, vonc+ss
cargo 'nau ~ VI. po' ~ a. -, 80,
anu 'no uu'Dan - nrov;ncss
less ca'o Az olo ~" - r. go ~.
IMAM ~ uo0S o"e. u 49, - h,h~rns+.
no, 'n1,nois s 49, - ~ ~ ,.,;r+er A.
Ano alow 1n1 ..so ~ ..,-,.-,nr them
unman .nem en-. m,'eS s...h,nr cano.
70 acuviVy' pun, siyoi ~ 49, a.
OF ooohee wornng NJ may r. pa 80.
may sareiy " 80. .oN 80 - go i.ho.
age zes' ana genu,lones. y. 80 -. 49,
are supel,ol W 49, y. - omr
witn' perhaps, tno eAo~v" '" ~
own says me A.t,e o %n
Inc ohno In ToAins' 80 - 49,. -
0nu ""inon "a 49,
announce tnear coming sno wo-I ~ ~
people 10 got ou' ot 'Ais~1 ~"y. y wv
dlnerence IN tno -ounn ~ y. =.
ed DacA 1rom vans " p"'<o =. :"
said tnas the DnnG OnlnAm1n O.'. NJ o.
ways locete tnsmselVeS sAaAS ~ 'H""
they need no gmoe'
emma 10 inc lano wneIO - ne ~ -
upside down. mus IN C~IVon Vno
women act as Sallors ono oootnen'
while the men are enpioyO0 q. on"
bermMds' laundreSses ano SAMMY $50 81,
In salutation the Cnana1nn Sn1xes niS
own hand instead OF Ina" o. ms v,sivoi.
As q mark OF respect no poss ms na'
on instead OF taxing ~ on Aneal sign,
boards are perpenoicuiar inS1eeo ..
horizontal. In reaoing NhnsSo pr,n'
10 IL necessary 70 Deg1n ~ tne rlgh.
hand side at the potSom mo Feao W
the left and up.
In 1917 A. D. the nrst europeans sr
rived in China. In 1873 Seeu'' ms
sionaries were sent 70 oA'ne Ifom
Rome.
There are three principal religions
In China--Buddhism, 1aoiem and Con-
fucianism. The latter 10 almost WIN
out forms and ceremonies.
The drama 10 popular all over Cnins'
and when . rehglous observation 'axe'
place before the temple OF goa sne-
atricai performance usually FOLLOWS.
The stage is erected In the street. ana
in front OF this the people ga'ne1 ana
listen for hours to the deciamsuons OF
the actors, whose themes are usually
OF Q historical character. Tnere are not
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Chicago, May s.-Twenty persons
were injured, a few seriously, in q
collision beaween two southbound
Halstead street electric cars at
Forty.third street. One woman was
taken from the wreck and carried
into a store. 1t is believed her in
iuries are fatal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
r.r,a Plank Agreed on.

Sioux City, Ia. May ll.-President
Roosevelt, Senator Allison and Gov.
Cummins have agreed on the tariff
plank of the republican national
platform of 1904. II they succeed In
their purpose the tariff reform idea
advocated by Gov. cummins VIII be
embodied in that platform In general
though not specific terms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
Move % Chan9e the Name.

Kansas City, Kan, May liza
movement has been started In Kan
Vas City, Kan, to change the name
Of the city to wyandotte or Kaw
CITY. and Il is asserted that the Kan
,as legislature, which meets two
wears hence, will be asked TO pass an
.ot authorizing q special election TO
be held for that purpose
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
would LIKE 70 Buy . Kansas Ranch.

Topeka, Kan, May s.-There is
story afioat here to the effect that
President Roosevelt would like to buy
a Kansas ranch and that he has com
missioned United States Senator
Long to find bargain in such real
estate for him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

One year ago this week was the
ibluest time Kansas has seen in de-
.cade. 1t had not rained for a month
and people began to think it never
would again. But it came out all
right-it always does In Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

X. G. Star: The news from Edo.
RADIO that Jessie Morrison wept Sat-
urday when she learned that she must
90 to the penitentiary for twenty-five
years, will doubtless surprise persons
who thought she would clap her
hands and call for three cheers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Abilene's new superintendent was
born in Massachusetts but he repent
ed at the early age Of 8 years and
game to Kansas, then further made
amends by marrying a Dickinson
county girl, SO 1t really ought not to
be held against him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
r,-s.ua,or naksr's wifs DIss.

Leavenworth, Kan, May ii.-hrs.
Mary v. Baker, wife Of ex-united
States Senator Lucien Baker, died At
her home here yesterday evening q
The result Of apoplexy, with which
he was stricken last Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
son.

Hutchinson News: The critics Of
General Funston now declare that he
can't swim a stroke. II that is true
how do they account for the manner
in which the general got on the top
WaveP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
Not Neglected.

Doctos-Well, consider the medical
profession badly treated. See how few
monuments there are 10 famous doc
tore or surgeonsl
The Patient-Oh, doctor, look a our
Gai0ty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

The Kansas editors will drop their
Barking cares for five days and revel
in Santa Fe and Colorado luxury.
This will be bracer for the hot sea-
aoA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

sw-The month and year printed to the
light Of your name on the address OF this
aper 10 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
end or bring In the amount due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

II Abilene is to hold up Its reputa-
ton as celebration center 1t should
begin now to prepare for the Fourth
OF July.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

At Pasadena, California, the presi-
dents path was strewn with flowers.
We knew some other town would
initiate Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Kansas will raise so much alfalfa
this wear that there will be no excuse
for poor stock another spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

No Abilene women went to the
state federation Of clubs convention.
Are they losing interest in club poll
ticaP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

The threshermen's trust will prob
ably not interfere with dispensing q
sound thrashing to the obstreperous
boy at the old rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

We hope Mr.. Rockefeller will take
George Martins hint and cough up q
few hundred thousand for Kansas
schools.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
THURSDAY, MAY IA, 1908.

Roosevelt ought to hurry back to
Detroit and address the congress OF
mothers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Hope Cleveland will get that nom
ination. Our idea Of snap for
Roosevelt is to run against Grover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14
Ask Your Druggist

If he does not keep it send
3sc to Diehl Chemical Co.,
LeMars, Iowa, and get a big
box by first mail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-14

Gallo and Pisco. Peru, have been
ossciany declared infected uitA b.
bonio plagae.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19

Elpaso, Tex, Dec. 15.-Burt Alvord, the noted Arizona des- perado under sentence for train robbery, and his pal, Billy Styles broke jail at Tombstone, Ariz., thisevening. Six otherprisoners escaped with the train robbers and all are still at large with several hours start of the sheriffs posse which has gone in pursuit. It IS thought that Alvord receiv- ed assistance from outside the jail. Great excitement prevails as a result of the wholesale de
 livery.-Albuq. Morning Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19
ShowLow.

I. H. Hansen moved down from Pinetop on Thursday.
 C. E. Cooley was visitorhe Thursday.
 lack Crabb and H. E. Slosser came in from the range Satur- day.
 w. A. Young and Lars Larsen left here Saturday morning for the Salt River Valley.
 Mir. John Colvin passed here Saturday on his way to Wood ruff.
 Frank Willis and family spent Sunday here, visiting friends.
 J.R. Penrod accompanied by Minnie Brown, of Pinetop were he. e Saturday, visiting friends.
 w. H. Reid and wife came in from Tonto Basin, Sunday and will spend the winter at w. N. Amos's place.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19

The oldest quicksilver mine in the United States is in New Alme- don. in Santa Clara county, Cal ifornia. 1t was discovered and worked in 1924, when California was under Mexican rule, and was then known as the Cheboya mine. It was abandoned later and reopened in 1s45. It has teen worked continuously since 1850.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19
MANAGER WANTED in this

MANAGER WANTED in this county and adjoining territory, to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21.OO weekly with ex- penses additional, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Expenses advan- ced and horse and carriage fur nished when necessary; position permanent. Address Secretary, 600 Monon bldg, chicago, Ill.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19

"Free trade is the voice of in- terest and selfishness in principle, Protection is the voice of intell . gent labor and development" "- VIM. MCKINLEY.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19

The ARGUS has a fine job de. partment and can turn out work on short notice. Rates reason able.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19
SHEEP BRANDS.
JOHN NELSON

JOHN NELSON. PostOffi Office-Heber, Arizona. Range-West Black Caiion.
 Fire'r"nd on no'e' ovorcrop right ~~ for ewes. re- versed on weathers.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19

Arizona Teachers As sociation.-PhGnix Arizona, Dec. 2Sth to 29th, 1903. Ash Fork and return $s.15 on certii- cate plan. C. H. Brown
 Agent.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19

Mir. A. R. Kane, a prominent druggist of Baxter Springs, Kan sas, says: Chamberlain stom- ach and Liver Tablets are, in my judgement, the most superior preparation of anything in use today for constipation. They are sure in. action and with no tendency to nnuseate or gripe.- For sale by F. ]. Wattron.
 WANTED.-A trustworthy ger. tleman or lady in each county to manage business for an old established house of solid finan- cial standing. A straight bona fide weekly salary of$1S.OO pad by check each Monday with all expenses direct from headquart. CTS. Money advanced forexpen- ses. Enclose addressed envelope Manager, 36O Caxton Bldg, Chicago, Ills.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-19

The recent annual report pre- sented to the shareholders of the De Beers Consolidated Mines shows that last year $26 POS, S69 worth of diamonds were mined at Kimberly, South Afri- ca, on which the profit was $11, 511, ,49O.