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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
OFFICE WILL PAY MORE.
Probate Judges Of Saline and Dickin-
son Counties Are Benefited.

Probate Judge W. !. Musser Of
Saline has returned from Topeka
where he has been for the past four
days in the interest Of q bill which
will benefit the probate judges Of
Saline and Dickinson counties. The
bill passed the senate Saturday and
had been previously passed BY the
house. Heretofore the law gave the
probate judge Of this county 2
maximum salary Of ei.ioO and ONE
half OF the amount In excess Of the
figures. The officer was also com
PEELED to keep fee book. By this
new law the problte judge 10 not
com PEELED to divide with the county
and IL also does away with the fee
hook,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
HARRISON FLORA DEAD.
Former Representative Passes Away
Of Pneumonia.

Harrison Flora died last night at
his home near Manchester. after sew
eral weeks illness Of pneumonia with
other complications. He has been
failing for q year and the end came
peacefully. He was good man in
every sense Of the word, true TO his
family, his friends, his country. To
none did he do wrong, to all he was
a helper. He was one Of the men who
helped make Kansas, coming here In
in 1873. Flora township was named
after him. To the wife and children
much sympathy will be extended.
They have lost a noble husband and
father as the county has lost good
citizen.
MIR. Flora was born in Stark county,
Ohio, June 80, 1841. He was edu.
Gated there and taught school. He
enlisted in the 1l7th o. V. /. as pri-
vate, served during the war and came
out LIST lieutenant. He returned to
his native county and taught school
until 1878 when he came to Dickinson.
He received many honors from his
township and was representative in
the legislature one term. making q
good record.
Funeral services at the house OF 2
p. m. Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

preacher in Kansas who enjoys such
a distinction. 1t is known to many
that he has remained for several years
past at financial loss TO himself, but
be 1t known that Mr.. Ford himself has
not bruited this fact: He has re-
NAMED because he wanted to and be-
cause the people wanted him to.
Abilene, where he was once q resident
is proud Of his success tor he richly
deserves it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
EVERYBODY TO CLOSE.
The $50 Agreement l. Vow in Full
Force.

Not all the stores closed at $50
last evening, several misunderstand'
ing the agreement. Tonight 1t iS sz'
pected that every store 10 town will
shut up sharp.
The agreement Is for one year and
excerpts only the month from June 10
to July IS which is harvest time and
the two weeks before Christmas.
One Of the chief objections has been
that lAboring men would kick but
since the labor union has endorsed
the movement there seems no reason
for any one to refuse.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
SEEDS CHARGES PREsRNTED.
Allegations Gone to Judiciary Com
mittee Of Colorado Legislature.


Denver Republican, Feb. II: The
opening business OF the house yester-
day afternoon was the receipt Of the
charges made against Judge W. T.
Seeds, ON which his enemies hope to
base the effort to have him impeached.
No member Of the house could DO
found who would introduce the
charges Of his own volition and none
could be found to promise to p1sh
the investigation. Mr.. Kinsey pre-.
scented the type written charges to tho
house, stating that he did SO In 60
cordance with request, not because
be intended to father them. The
document was not read, the speaker
ruling that 1t should 60 over day,
to be considered today. Then the
charges will bs referred to the judi
ciary committee, Of which Cyrus W,
Dolph Of Teller and FL Paso is chair
man. The reference will likely DO
the last appearance Of the charges in
active life. Mr.. Dolph will not COM
init himselias iavoring pushing them,
and has even intlmated that be does
mot believe they are based altogether
on fact, and is likely to recommend
that the matter be allowed to 60 no
further.
There are 43 specifications in the
charges, which are made by John M.
Glover, formerly member Of con-
gress from Missouri. The charges
range all the way from having &C.
cepted brides from gamblers and per-
sons under Indictment to the judge
having appeared on the streets In an
intoxicated condition. Each charge
Ia q specific accusation Of wrong.doing.
The Judge is alleged to have had Pri-
vate dealings with criminals, to have
accepted money to stop prosecutions
to have entered judgements without
proper trial and to have confined In
the county jail Of Cripple Greek
Eugene Engley, John M. Glover and
Others on charges Of contempt Of
court and libel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
WOULD AID THE VETERANS.
Senator Burton Tries to Have Mini
mum Pension Sl2.

Senator J. B. Burton 10 endeavoring
to secure the passage Of law making
the minimum pension granted to
soldiers Of the Civil war el2 month.
As 1t 10 now some Of them receive as
as low % and "a q month. and many
but S6 q month. Should the bill which
Senator Burton has introduced be-
come lew 1t would be great boon
TO the old soldiers Of the country.
The bill follows:
BE It enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the United
States Of America in Congress as
sembled, That an act to smend an act
making appropriations for the pay.
ment Of invalid and other pensions
OF the United States for the fiscal year
ending June thirtieth, eighteen hun
dred and Dinety-six, and for other
purposes: And It Is further provided,
That from and after the passage Of
this act. ali pensioners now on the
rolls, Who are PsnSiOned at less than
twelve dollars per month, for any de-
gree Of PsnsiOnabls disability. shall
have their pension increased to twelve
dollars per month; and hereafter
whsnsysr any applicant for pension
would, under existing rates, Be en-
titled toJsss than twelve dollars for
ssy single disability. or several die
abilities. sneh PsnSiOnsr shall Be rntsd
At not less thah twelve dollars per
month; Provided also. Thsi the prc-
visions hsrsof shah not y hsld %
sovsr nny pnfenahle Pe5od prior
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
A silver Wedding Surprise.

The MAsons and Workmen OF Enter
prise gave John Goodwin and bis
wife Of Hayes township q surprise
psrty Friday night to celebrate their
26th wedding anniversary. About 40
members Of the two lodges we're pres
emit. The visitors presented to Mr..
and Mrs. Goodwin 8 silver tea set
consisting Of seven pieces, tea pot,
cream pitcher, syrup pitcher. sugar
holder, spoon holder, butter dish and
q large tray. all properly decorated.
The left corner Of the tray was en-
Rrnved With "1s7s." the right corner
with 1905" the lower left corner
with the MssonS' initials, the lower
right corner with the Workmen's
initials and the center, The comPli-
ments Of A. o. q. W. and AasOns
Feb. 1sth." A bountsous supper vas
served which ell present enjoyed.
AftsrWard came music and singing
untl . late hour Mr., and MrL
Goodwins many friends extend good
uishss for mary SON anniversaries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

to the passage Of this act, nor auth
orize rerating Of any elaine for any
part Of such period. nor prevent the
allowance Of lower rates than twelve
dol)ars per month, according to the
existing practice in the pension office
ia pending cases covering any PEN
sienable period prior to the passage
Of this act"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
a. Pioneer Taken.

Patrick Wallace. q pioneer Of Vine
Creek, died this morning. He had
lived there about 20 years. He was
born in County Kerry, Ireland. and
came to This county in 1866. Before
he died Father Horgan gave him ex.
treme JUNCTION at holy communion and
be passed away peacefully. One son
is at home, the other children have
been sent for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Masons to Wichita.

Among the Masons attending grand
lodge at Wichita this week are: T.
E. Dewey, grand master; Rev. DR..
Blayney, grand orator; Rev. F. Berg
Stresser, grand chaplain; r. Waring,
chairman Of committee on property;
J. B. Favor, master Of Benevolent
lodge; J. A. Flack OF Enterprise lodge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Horaes stampeded.

Puliver q Thayer shipped in two
carloads Of fine horses from western
Kansas today over the Rock Island.
The animals stampeded up Buckeye
while being driven to the barns and
they had clear highway for every
body took to the side.streets. They
we're finally rounded up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
DIAMOND DYES

will color any kind Of cloth. The husbands
suit and oveFcoat can be made to look like
new. The color will last until the goods are
worn out.
Direction book and " dyed samples free.
DIAMOND DYES, Burlington, Vt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Wants q Divorce.

Mrs. Nancy Nsis Of Enterprise has
sued for a divorce from her husband.
John Neis. She says he gets 80 a
week as tree agent but has given her
and her two children only $40 in two
months for support. She also says he
is guilty Of divers ungOdly deeds that
wouldn't look we'll In print.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Made 1880 Valentines.

On Friday afternoon, Feb. Is. the
Philomathion school, Dist. "a, had q
valentine box, in which 1879 valen-
tines had been placed BY the pupils.
The valentines showed remarkable
taste and talent. The afternoon was
enjoyed by all. Miss Flora Snider Is
the teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Teacher Won Out.

In Justice Springer's court Satur-
day o. Fl. Gish, teacher Of district 40.
was acquitted Of assault In licking
son Of John Whitehair. The case
against the Ryf boy who took hand
N the trouble was dismissed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Endorse the Early Closing.

Abilene council Federation Of Labor
Saturday night endorsed the early
closing by a strong resolution.
The stores Of town have generally
agreed to close at $3.50 commencing
tonight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Mrs.. Mary holmes Dead.

Mrs. Mary l. Holmes. mother Of
Mrs. J. H. Cox, Of Newborn, died ct
her daughters home Sunday, aged 50
years. u.a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Omcial Statement.

Report Of the condition Of The abb
lene National Bank at Abilene, In the
State Of Kansas, at the close Of BUSH
ness, Feb. 6, 1908;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19
Social and Personal.

The Colonial ball next Friday eve
ming will open with the minuet
danced by young people in full
colonial costume. Il will be under
the supervision Of Mrs. H. J. Hodge
and promises to be exceedingly pretty.
1t will commence at the good old
fashioned hour Of $50 sharp.
The A. K. W. K. club met with
Miss Sterl this week and its exercises
were OF valentine day nature, In
GLIDING shooting at hearts to secure
partners for playing. Mrs. p B.
Wilmer, who played in place Of Miss
Malott, made the highest score. Mr..
Humphrey and Miss Noble won the
honors in valentine writing contest.
Mrs. Dickelman and Miss Sophia
Eyth Of Enterprise were guests OF
Judge and Mrs. J. A. Flack.
Mrs. W. N. King, Mrs. A. G. Stein
hilber and Miss Mace King give q
luncheon at the King residence Tues.
day afternoon. On Friday Mrs. King
and Miss King give luncheon also.
Senator and Mrs. Burton will re.
turn to Abilene ss soon as congress
adjourns next month and will be here
most Of the time until December.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-19

Mrs. Dickelman and Miss Sophia
Eyth Of Enterprise were guests Of
Judge and Mrs. J. A, Flack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
Redemption From the Trust.

The committee of the American Bar
association suggested three means for
Curbing the trusts. First, severe tax
alton; second. confer rate fixing pow
ers on the interstate commerce COM
mission; third. state operation of bust
ness in which trusts have a monopoly.
The New York Independent, fore
most among the weekly publications.
says that lit is to certain extension
of the third method that we look for
the speedest important control. The
other nations of the world have set us
the example, even the most conserva-
tive. We lag far behind Great Britain
or France or-Germany or Austria.
I'VE quote the Independent merely
to show how clearly related are some
of the tenets of the socialists creed
and the conclusions of the committee
of the American Bar association and
journals of the Independents type.
We have occupied several decades
in controlling the railroads. and they
are controlling us today. Nearly all
trusts are the Outgrowth of tariff and
railroad discrimination. Wipe out the
tariff and railroad discrimination and
still the trust evil would be present
because there would be monopoly in
the natural source of supply. The So
luton of the trust problem lies in the
public ownership of public utilities
and natural sources of supply and in
the obliteration of the tariff.
The parties haven't advanced to
this point as yet. That they will is
evidenced in just such conclusions as
the Independent reaches. The clOuded
perspective is clearing and people are
awakening to the appreciation of the
men of the hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23

business practice. My income as a
working lawyer is six times the sal
airy of that of the United States at
tOrney general. and you. of course,
cannot ask me to give up my practice
and income and go to Washington for
the salary of the attorney general of
the United States Mr.. Cleveland re-
piled, Mr.. Olney, what kind of a
country are you and / to leave our
children. if the government of the
United States is to be measured out
in financial terms? Do you expect
this government to enter into finan-
cial contest with corporations for
Your services? | again ask you to be-
come the attorney general of the Uni
ted States, to accept its salary and its
duties; reflect upon ii and give me
your answer Mr.. Olney reflected
but only for n minute He said. Mr.
Cleveland, you are right. l am down
ed in the first argument. | will be-
come your attorney general, provided
| may retire when / have served my
country as long as / can afford to.
think | can give you only one year of
service, but I will give you that and
do my best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
New England for oIney.

The democrats of Massachusetts
Will present Richard Olney to the
democratic national convention as
their unanimous choice for the pres
idential nomination. If this selection
is indorsed by the democracy they
will deserve success and may achieve
it.
Richard Olney is one of the greatest
lawyers in the land. As President
Cleveland's attorney general he won
from the United States supreme court
an opinion that laboring men have
the right to organize and that unions
have legal rights without the neces-
sity of being incorporated. He was
a great success as attorney general
and a greater success as secretary of
state. In the latter position he met
the ablest diplomats of Great Britain
and wOrsted them, revived and
strengthened the Monroe doctrine and
prevented Great Britain from Selling
Venezuela as she did the Transvaal.
What sort of man Mr.. Olney is can
be gathered from a statement printed
in the Boston News Bureau and cred
tied to former bank president, as
follows:
Il happen to know how President
Cleveland got Richard Olney to be-
come the attorney general of the Uni
ted States. Both of them, you know.
live down on Buzzard's bay, and when
Cleveland said to Olney, L want you
to become attorney general of the
United States Mr.. Olney simply
laughed and said, Mr.. Cleveland, |
am not rich man, as you know; l
am but working lawyer living on a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
ZwICKER STOCK WINS 2
MORE COUNTY FAIR PRIZES

Albert Zwicker & Sons, of Preemp-
ton, were at Aledo last week with
the best lot of draft horses ever ex-
hibited at the Mercer county fair. in
GLIDING full line in the Shire class,
headed by the well-known ''Pembridge
Pilot" dark brown 6-year-old weigh
ing 2,10O pounds, with four yearlings
by his side that averaged up 1850
pounds. There were weanlings of
equal merit and quality. Others were
a pair of 2-year-olds that weighed
LOGO. The International Fat Stock
show colt, prize-winning foal at the
Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois state
fairs of 1901, attracted much atten-
ton, and fought his way to second
place, sweepstakes, any age or breed.
The special attraction was the pair
of bay mares. both 6 years old and
weighing 1,S20 and 1,S40. respectively,
defeating a pair of Percheron mares.
international fat stock show winners,
of Chicago. Others of much interest
were the 3-year-old, 2-year-old and
yearling FLIES. and the massive brood
mares with such promising foals by
their sides. The entire herd has won
81 ribbons, Il record never eNcelled
by any other Shire horse breeder in
northwestern Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23

y single days income and eXpendi-
ture of the United States government.
which both receives and spends more
than any other government in the
world, is Interestingly analyzed in
last Sundays New York World. We'd
nesday of last week. an average day,
the government took in from all
sources 5000 $50, and paid out ST.
100000. and when the day was over it
had net balance on hand of $780,
$50. In other words. the government
is collecting from the people nearly
100000 every day in excess of what
it needs to cover its expenditures
great as they have grown to be.
Haven't we had enough of taxation
for a surplus?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
C.R. so. Excursions.

Sept. Is and Oct. Cone and third
fare for the round trip to Louisville
Ky, also a number of points in Ohio
and Indiana.
Sept. &c, 81 and 2s-s6 Chicago and
return.
Sept. Is to Nov. 30.-$31 San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. $50
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Vic
toria. $3.50 Spokane and Ellensburg.
$26 Salt Lake City, Ogden, Helena and
Butte. $21 Billings.
Oct. to 17.-$59.25 San Francisco
Los Angeles and return.
For further information please call
at c. y. & Q. depot, corner Twentieth
street and Second avenue, or phone
11SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
New Short Line.

The first of the new passenger serv-
ice to be established via the new cut
off of the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul railway between Chicago and
Ottumwa through the tri-cities leaves
Rock Island, westbound for Musca-
tine and Ottumwa, at 2:33 p. M, ar
rives Ottumwa p. m; returning,
leaves Ottumwa 1890 p. m, Rock ISL
and 4:5S p. m. arriving at Chicago
9:5J p. IN. Observation and dining
cars with this service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23

y battle for political mastery is on
in Indiana between Senators Fair.
banks and Beveridge. Until about two
years ago the former was absolute
boss of the republican party in the
Hoosier state, but of late Mr.. Bever-
idge has been gaining strength stead
lily and now questions his colleagues
right TO first place. Mr.. Fairbanks is
not more than holding his own, and
his friends make no secret of the fact
that they are apprehensive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
New Freight Service.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railway having its new cutoff be-
tween Chicago and Kansas City now
completed, announce the Inauguration
of the first of its fast freight service
between Chicago, Ottumwa and Kan
sas City, through the tri-cities, open.
ing important new territory and es
tablishing other fast freight lines
that will mean great deal to the
service through the tri-cities in the
near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
Warming. Warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tions in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of years
and thus jeopardize the lives of their
victims. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23

The matriculation committee of the
theological seminary has its annual
meeting today. There are about
twenty new applicants for entrance
into the theological seminary, and the
total enrolment in this department
will be between 90 and 10. The chair
man of this committee is the venera-
BILE Dr. Norelius. Of Nasa, Mimi, who
is now the Nestor in the Augustana
synod.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
Wednesday, September %. 1908.

King Peter, of Servia, was not as
sassinated, but it is understood he
does not sleep well and has bad
dreams. Truly. uneasy lies the head
that wears crown. especially the
crown Of Servia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23
THE REAL. TEST.
OF HerpicIde Is in Giving 1t a Thorough
Trial.

There is only one test by which to
judge of the efficiency of any article
and that is by its ability to do that
which it is intended to do. Many hair
vigors may look nice and smell nice,
but the point is do they eradicate
dandruff and stop falling hair?
No, they do not, but Herpicide does,
because it goes to the root of the evil
and kills the germ that attacks the
papilla from whence the hair gets its
life.
Letters from prominent people
everywhere are daily proving that
NewbrO's Herpicide stands the ''test
of use"
1t is delightful dressing. clear,
pure and free from oil or grease.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample to The Herpicide
company, Detroit, Mich. For sale by
T. H. Thomas druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-23

TERMS-Daily. 10 cents per week Weekly,
Iper year IN advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication. No
such articles win be printed over fictitious
gnatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
hip in Rock Island county.