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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

The miscellaneous appropriations
bill passed by the Kansas legislature
provides $500 for buying pictures iOr
the governors mansion" 1t ID
hoped that whoever picks out the pic.
lures will pass up "wide Awake" and
EAST Asleep" washington Crossing
the Delaware" and "Lincoln and His
Family.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19
ABLENf WEEKLY RlFLECOR ABILENE Nsks MARCH ~ O3
me nlrachine,,r Iristakes.

Topeka Capital; Ex-SecretAry o.
State Bill Higgins comparison some
time ago Of the number Of employees
In the late house with former years
showed up very .forcibly the almost
criminal extravagance Of the Leland
organization. Up to the time the
Pops came In ten years ago the EN-.
ployes OF the house numbered only
seventeen or eighteen. When Popu'
ism struck the Legislature that
nepotistic organization scandalized
the state by running the list OF en-
ployes up TO the enormous and I'M
precedented number Of rs. The mum.
Der Of employees in the late Pringle-
lied house was 1858, At % a day,
that Is $3.50 a day. and for DO days IL
Is $s9, 460.
More money has been drawn from
the treasury to pay these employees
alone in the first fifty days than the
legislature OF two years ago cost the
state, including the pay Of members
and employees Of both house and SEN
ate. The house alone In the first
fifty days looted the treasury to the
extent Of $4,000 to pay for super
fuous employees. over and above 0
reasonable number for the work to be
done. 1t has placed the Republican
party in the humilating position OF
taking $4,000 Of the tax payers
money to pay the political debts Of
the party machine. The outraged
people Of the state whose money is
thus squandered have no redress, since
their pocket has been picked in an
entirely legal and constitutional way.
The house could as easily have taken
500, 900 as $40, 900 to reward politi-
cal heelers, had it been necessary.
The performances Of the present
machine are warning to the party
which 1t will be wise to take heed OF.
There 10 want OF conscience and In
difference TO considerations beyond
the immediate necessities Of the Boss
and his machine, to perpetuate their
own political supremacy, that augur
No good to Kansas Republicanism.
On such important matters IS ap-
portionment and taxation the vacilla-
ton and horse play Of the house has
made the party ridiculous. 1t played
with serious legislative interests and
was In earnest only In matters that
concern the pie counter and the inter-
ests Of Bossism. Its alarm in the
closing days Of the session as the pro-
tests OF outraged ana disgusteu con-
stituencies poured in impelled it to
hasty efforts to redeem itself by pass
ing i'll considered bills which there
was no possibility Of getting through |
the senate. As q whole its record is
such as would have damned even the
Populists OF ten years ago. Republic
can newspapers can not defend such
record and will make no attempt to
do SO. 1t ought to be expressly re.
pudiated by the next Republican state
convention and the responsibility
placed officially by the party where it
belongs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

Justices Of the peace will not be
elected at the April election in the
cities as they have been in the past.
They are constitutional officers and
the attorney general has ruled that
they must be elected at the November
election. every two years. This
opinion also applies to constables in
all cities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

Our faith in woman's ability to
keep up to date in running news
paper is being shaken. The Demo-
crat OF this city appears to think that
the Philippine war is yet in progress
and devotes all Its editorial space to
that long passed. away topic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

Arkansas City Traveller: The gov
ernor has at his disposal the hiring
of an attorney to assist Attorney
General Coleman in the prosecution
Of the irrigation case against Colo
RADIO. Inasmuch as A. A. GODDARD Is
already familiar with the case we
suggest his name for the position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

The Leland organs are pleading for
"harmony." Why didn't they think
Of it soonerP The people will show
them sample Of harmony in 1904
that will take them of their feet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

Dickinson county will extend con-
gratulations to New. J. s. Ford on his
promotion TO presiding elder, one Of
the highest honOrs to be conferred BY
the Methodist church. His hest Of
friends here hope that some day he
will be bishop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

How would 1t do to have Roosevelt
lay the corner stone Of the Tom Smith
monument. Tom Smith was Roose-
velt's kind Of hero.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

mgnt, anu wnen arresrcu una rouBS~1
IT, jail a mob was formed for the
purpose of lynching him. He was
taken from the Jail secretly and
brought to this city by Deputy Sher-
ifr Kincaid Rowe says he was drunk
when he committed the act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

The world is small. Lady Granville
who has been stirring up London with
her escapades was an Iowa girl, her
mother keeping boarding house at
little jerkwater town, Lemars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

Mr.. Stanley says he has found that
as Indian commissioner he will have
to work. Something wrong about
this. Most Of the fat jobs don't COM
pei any such exertion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

uit phone. ......'..'''' ..."''"'..'No' ~
.rders for celivery Of TEE DAILY RsRLnC
toR 10 either residence Or place o. ous,
or"ugh &elsphone No. Is. Any irr agulsrity
N delivery should ba Immediately re-
nortAc to this once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

The editors OF central and north
west Kansas will meet at Beloit next
month. they are sure Of q good
tiua
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19
A Mob Wanted 10 Lynch alm.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 1s.-James
Rowe, a coal miner, living in Dover,
NO., attempted TO kill a man named
Burns at Lexington, Mo-, Monday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

The Clay Center Dispatch has
started daily that is . jewel and Dc;
serves all kinds Of good words.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


MAYOR.
thereby announce myself as candidate
for mayor at the coming city election, sub
ject TO the action OF the Republican city con-
vention. ,. II. oOWAN'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

Abilene looks calmly on the rise In
the Mississippi 80 long ~ Mud Greek
Keeps within its banks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

Iwin pay 75c per dor. for pigeons
nntil April 10. 49,. -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-19

The presidents stop Of 10 minutes
in Abilene will not allow local orators
much of chance.
, 1903-02-06

Indigestion, congested liver, impure
blood, constipation, these are what af-
hict thousands of people who do no
know what is the matter with them.
They drag along a miserable existence;
they apply to the local doctors occa-
sionany, and sometimes obtain a lit
tie temporary relief, but the old, tired,
worn-out, all-gone, distressed feeling
always comes back again worse than
ever, until in time they become tired of
living, wonder why they were ever
born, and why they are alive unless to
endure constant suffering. To such
sufferers there is a haven of refuge in
DR.. August Koenig's Hamburg Drops,
which was discovered more than go
years ago. and which is a wonderful
medicine. One trial will convince the
most sceptical hat any or all of these
difficulties may be removed, n a
perfect cure effected, by taking DR..
August Koenig's Hamburg Drops. Get
a bottle at once, before it is too
late. .
, 1903-02-06
An Equal Safety.

An Irish clergyman during his first
curacy found the ladies of the parish
too helpful. He soon left the place.
One day thereafter he met his success
sor.
"How are you getting on with the la
dies? ?" asked the escaped curate.
"Oh, very WELL" was the answer.
There's safety in numbers"
81 found it in Exodus" was the
quick reply.
, 1903-02-06
~STRANGLED a LEOPARD.
A Fierce Fight in Which the Man
Finally EInerges Victorious.

A Fierce Fight ia Which the Man
Finally Emerges Victorious.
An inhabitant of the British East
Africa protectorate tells the following
interesting story in the london Field
of an adventure with a leopard.
81 had a most extraordinary adven.
ture with a leopard the other day al
Vol. l have long wished to shoot one.
but not quite in the way l got this.
One morning about 6 % clock | heard
a horrible noise. but thinking it was
only some Indians fighting I took no
notice. Shortly afterward the head of
the Indian cook appeared at the sun
light over the door and he informed
me there was a leopard.
Il got out of bed and put on some
pumps, collared my rifle and some
cartridges and was going out of the
door, when the Indian told me the
brute was on b other side, so l went
out of another door, expecting to see
the beast running off down the road.
Like a fool, l had not loaded ny rifle.
and no sooner had stepped out on
the veranda than | saw the leopard
about three yards away, behind a
hads---+Sh y1re II mar and came
straight for me.
Luckily, l took the first rush on
on my rife, and swept her off, and we
then set to on the floor with the
weapons nature had provided us with.
She got hold of one of my fingers,
and l thought it was gone for good,
but l got it free and kneeling on the
top of her, proceeded to ~strangle her.
shouting Justify for the cook to bring
me a knife. He arrived, after what
seemed ages, but was probably about
half a minute, with a huge knife, but
l her remembered that there was a
revolver just behind me on a chair
by my bed, and l told him to get it.
~ then put a bullet from below it's
Jaw out of the top of its head. My
hand was rather painful for about two
days, but is all right now, except for
a stray scab or two. l was a good
deal scratched, and my pajamas bad
ly torn. My leopard is not very big,
but 1t is a full grown old female.
Some one had hit 1t with a stone,
which probably made it so fierce. Di
rectly l got 1t by the throat 1t hardly
moved again, but looked very nasty
with all its front feet sticking out
about six inches off my nose"
, 1903-02-06
0Row dun you are" said MoIIy.

g OW dull you are said Molly.
Ir7l Say lazy" said Jack, as ht
~ took the pipe from his mouth
with a smile that proved his words.
1t was a lovely morning-clear and
fresh, the sun just strong enough to
give a comfortable sense of warmth
The birds chirped merrily, the bees
droned, and the boat ioated smoothly
aleng with the tide. Jack with his pipe
the scenery and the prettiest picture OF
all to watch at the other END of the
boat, was peacefully content, especially
with the pleasant reflection of being
idle while other men were busy.
But Molly pouted.
ITO think" she said. that l have
given up a tennis tournament with Mr.
Staines for this
Perhaps the day was rather toe
warm for tennis" drawled Jack. "O1
no doubt you preferred the calm peace
fulness of the river and my society
even to a tete-a-tete with the tennis
champion. He is something of a bore
Hes nothing of the sort" retorted
Molly, warmly. Ees nice anu KILL
and"
"And wealthy" put in Jack. Don't
forget that, Miss Molly Merton.
well, that's something" said Molly,
thoughtfully, dipping her hand In the
water and letting the drops run through
her fingers. 'And he certainly Is at
tentive. Fancy being Mrs. Staines.
NoAworry about money-all the dresses
and jewels, and pretty things you
want, plenty of servants to wait upon
you, carriages to ride in, and every
body crushing and crowding to know
you
ut certainly does sound inviting"
said Jack, n6nchalantly. why don't
you manage 1t, Molly? You might sue
ceed."
Might" said Molly. contemptuously.
"His intentions are only too apparent
"Then ! may shortly have the pleas.
ure of congratulating you," said Jack,
, 1903-02-06
roo NfanY Women smokers.

The stationmasters at the Richmond,
Va, union station posted orders recent.
~ f~orbidding women to smoke in their
waiting.room. The maid had been FIRE.
qusatiy sent out to the cigar stand
for packages Of cigarettes. and the
practice had grown so rapidly in the
luxurious apartments provided for the
comfort OF women passengers that the
railroad authorities took this unusua.
action
, 1903-02-06

eoolly, knocking the ashes from his
pipe. Pm sorry l said he was a fool,
Molly. Perhaps 1t is only his manner
and appearance. He certainly has good
taste"
Molly bit her lips and watched the
self-possessed young man with curl
Osity NOT unmiXed with modification.
Her coquetry had no effect on him this
morning. A short time ago he would
have raved at the mere suggestion of
her marrying any one else; only six
months back he was at her feet himself
suffering the agony of a first refusal
and declaring that life was hencefor-
ward "a blank without her. 1t was
strange, certainly, and just a little ag-
gravating. Molly was not used to in
difference.
"You see, Molly; you would never do
for a poor mans wife," went on Jack,
in a practical voice. You have eX-
t%ravagant tastes, and are of a nature
that requires little affection. The adora-
tion of one would not suffice you. You
want admirers by the score"
Molly's surprised eyes fell, and there
was a little reproach in her voice
when she next spoke.
"How long have YOU been of this
opiniop?,', she said, thinking of that
wonderful evening six months ago,
when the stolid young man in front OF
her was TRANSPORTED with love and
desperate In his attempts to win her.
20, for some time" Jack answered
thoughtfully, then his eyes Travelled to
the pretty face underneath the shady
hat. Il hope you have forgotten all
that nonsense six months ago, Molly. !
have been ashamed Of 1t ever since. i
think / was mad!'
"O!' said Molly. .
There was silence for a moment
Molly took her hand from the water
and dried it slowly, and Jack took up
the oars again to help him out Of ar
awkward predicament.
you see, Molly" he began again,
splashing the para in desperation; mos,
fellows have a failure In love, and it..
a splendid thing for them. After on
rebuff they are more chsry Of bestow.
ing their affection, and when they do II
IL generally q different thing altogether
the real thing"
"Or' said Molly again. without look.
ting up.
Encouraged by the downcast eyeA
Jack burst desperately into his comics
sion.
II expect you can guess what I wan,
to say, Molly" he began, "A fellow
isn't worth his salt IL he spoils his life
because one woman won't have him:
Molly, lin going to be married"
The words came as a shock to poor
Molly although Jack had led up to Il
, 1903-02-06
Good Health Lost, Wasted, by ir

regularity, of eating. loss of sleep, ex-
hausting pleasures, overwork or ner-
vous strain, snap and vigor gone. Ma
sons yellow Tablets are free from cal
omel, aloes or opiates and are a sure
help to get back you health. they will
put any debilitated man or woman
on their feet, take away that sense of
fear and helplessness, give tone to the
nerves, and act as a general tonic, the
quickest, safest dyspepsia cure known,
the best nerve M brain ~invigorator.
no reaction. Mason's Yellow Tablets,
80 for 10c. At druggists or mailed for
price by II. T. Mason Chemical Co., 521
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa
, 1903-02-06
An EntA.siastic Rooter.

See that man in front of you:'
whispered the fat man to the lean one
sitting next to him on the bleachers.
Look at his hands. Baseball did
that" .
The hands referred to were bruised
and the fingers blistered.
what position did he play?" wills
pered the thin one.
He never played"
But his hands,"
HE got EN- that way cheering for q
deaf mute's game."--New York Sun.
, 1903-02-06
Wherein He Was Different.

McJigger-Oh, he's a regular hog. He
wants the best of everything for him
self. E
Thingumbob-Well. we all want that
McJigger-Yes, but he always man
ages TO get it.-Philadelphia Press.
, 1903-02-06
Beware of Ointments For Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense oil
smeu and completely derange the whole sys.
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply,
sieians. as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney Il Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure to get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by Il.
j.. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
eg-Sold by Druggists; price, Too. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
, 1903-02-06
Com pIimcut

She-You are always saying sue.
clever things.
He-Of course. When you are pres.
ent l am forced to think of something
clever.
, 1903-02-06
PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAGE.
Rival to Ping Pong.

A rival to ping pong has been
launched in England In table cricket"
The bowling is done by means of a
spring arrangement.
, 1903-02-06
MTLLloNAIREs VISIT kEITHs9
NEW THEATRE..
Came in Special Train From New
York and Occupied the Boxes.

There are thirty millionaires in New
York who do not believe that Philadel-
phia is slow. Among those who d~iscredlt
this ancient theory is j.. c. Weir, presi-
dent of the Adams Express Company.
Mr.. Weir, in search of something new
in the way of entertainment, decided to
GET up a little surprise party for some OF
his millionaire friends, and determined to
bring them here.
NONE KNEW DESTINATION.
When the hour came Mr.. Weir found
about thirty of his millionaire friends.
the greater number of them accompanied
by their wives, awaiting his pleasure.
What this was none of the guests knew.
He had provided a special train for their
accommodation and just where this train
was going no one excepting Mr.. Weir
knew. Shortly after it had started
luncheon was served in the buffet car.
Just after the uncheo Mr.. Weir called
out 'All out for Philadelphia and,
leading the way, placed his guests in
waiting carriages. and had them driven
to Kefth's new theatre, where he had
boxes reserved for them.
PHOTOGRAPHED ON STAGE.
The millionaires enjoyed the show i'm
mensely. and after the performance they
were invited on the stage, where Mr.. Jor-
dan, the local manager, had a fashlight
photograph of the group taken. Then
they were driven back to the Broad
Street Station, where they boarded the
same special that had brought them from
New York.
, 1903-02-06

Mrs. Winslow's SoothingSyrup for children
teething ,softenthe gums, reduces infiamna
ton ,allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. abottle
, 1903-02-06

DESIRABLE SOCIETY and whole
some restrictions that insure perma-
nency. = as
BEACH CASINOS, affording q great
variety Of amusements. - Z
OCEAN PIER, extending to deep wa
ter. r
RUSTIC PAvIIIONS along the
beach and In the Park. - :
ARTISTIC COTTAGES. no common
structures being. allowed" - !.
BEACH BOARDWALK. always APP
preciated. =.
GRAND HOLLY PARK. not round
elsewhere on the coast.
TOWN HALL and efficient local gov
eminent.
, 1903-02-06

Smlggs-Why so melancholy
Jiggs-My wife got a divorce the 9TH
er day.
Smiggs-Well. you ought to be happy.
Jiggs-Yes. but I've married again.
, 1903-02-06

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in
the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Fe yerishness Bad Stomach, Teething Disor.
ders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 80, 900 testim onials.
At all druggists, Csc. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. \.
, 1903-02-06

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove. N. j.. Feb. II. 1900.
, 1903-02-06

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
NeryeRestorer $2trial bottleand treatise frse
Orb II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila. IA.
, 1903-02-06

Few ID
tam their popularity.
, 1903-02-06

Perhaps two may live as cheaply as one,
but somehow or other they never do.
, 1903-02-06

Miss Nurich-I think I'll take this
bracelet. You're sure it's made of re
fined gold? ~
Jeweler-Certainly.
Miss Nurich-Because | do detest
anything that isn't refined,
, 1903-02-06

Any one can dye with PUTNAM FADE.
LESS DYES: no experience reaLired.
, 1903-02-06

Some men don't even become successful
failures.
, 1903-02-06

Universal penny fares are to be tried
for six months on the Sheffield, England
municipal electric tramway system.
, 1903-02-06

The fellow with the gift of CAB is up
to give himself away.
, 1903-02-06
Late In Life.

Bray-l cut my wisdom teeth on a
golo dollar.
jay cut mine III a gold brick
Baltimore American.
, 1903-02-06
No Chance for Argument.

You were always a fa~ult-nndeR."
said the angry better half.
II plead guilty" calmly rejoined the
husband. ~ certainly found you"
, 1903-02-06

A BEACH unsurpassed for driving
Of bathing.
STREETS. hard. smooth and clean.
ARTESIAN WATER, in abundant
supply.
SEWERAGE that protects health and
Ii q great convenience.
ELECTRIC LIGHT, steady and bril-
liant.
FIRE DEPARTMENT, for the pro-
lection OF property.
HOTELS AND BOARDING COT
TAGES that please the most fastidi-
Gus.
LARGE STORES, stocked with the
hest In the market.
CHURCHES, In charge OF able min
Sters.
, 1903-02-06

Timber is being exported from Bosnia
to South Africa to be used in rebuilding
farms destroyed during the war.
, 1903-02-06

FAST EXPRESS TRAINS, making
quick time to and from Philadelphia
BELL TELEPHONE, affording COM
munication with the outside world.
FISHING. SAILING AND CRAB
BING every day amusements-
We confidently assert that at no other
place on the coast, with equal advan-
rages, can you purchase building lots
for less than twice the price for which
they are selling at Wildwood to-day
but this condition is rapidly changing.
You should see the drift and go with
the tide.
Further information of BAKER
BROS, Wildwood, New Jersey, or III
Drexel Building, Philadelphia
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-01-22

When the bulletin vas posted IN
nouncing the death, the crowds which
have been about the bulletin boards
almost constantly since the tragedy
increased rapidly, and all phases and
details of the tragedy were discussed.
In his cell, where he has been con
fined since the shooting, Lieut.-Gov.
Tillman heard the news with visible
emotion. There is universal sorrow.
Since 1890 Sunday night it was evil
dent that the crisis had arrived. Mr..
Gonzales, as the became more nervous,
was subjected to vomiting and gener-
ally grew worse. He continued to lose
ground, and as early as three o'clock
Monday morning hope was practically
abandoned. The last heroic treatment
resorted to was the use Of formalin.
One-fiftieth of a grain was injected
into the veins in the hope of stopping
blood poisoning.