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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
Dldn,t Know IL was Loaded.

Galens, Kan, July s.-Westley, the
I1-year-old son of Mrs. Sarah Temp
kin, shot and fatally wounded himself
Just before noon yesterday while play
ing with a 3s-caliber revolver. He,
not thinking the gun was loaded,
placed II near his stomach and pulled
the trigger The bullet entered al
most at the center OF the abdomen,
passing directly through the liver and
coming out about two inches to the
right Of the spinal column BE e
gradually growing weaker and death
"a looked for at any minute.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
A General Rain.

The rain that fell here last night
seems to have been general in this
section OF the state and will be OF
great value to the corn. Over half
an inch Of rain fell here while it
measured over an inch in the south
part OF the county. Engineers on
the Union Pacific report thorough
soaking all up the western line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16

Holt's barrier shop. under Abilene
1A,iouAl hsuk, most centrally loca-
ei IN the city. You are invited to
Al.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-16
An Abilene Girl Committed Suicide

Miss Bertha Forney, the l7-year-old
daughter Of s. P. Forney, formerly a
photographer here in Abilene bu' now
living In Parsons, Kantas, committed
suicide Mo iday morning by taking
poison. An unrequited love affair is
given IS the cause.
Miss Forney lived here number Of
years with her family on west Fifth
street, but moved to Parsons about
two years ago.
Her many Abilene friends will be
sorry to hear Of her sad death.
The independent., 1903-07-09

trio Light company. which formerly
for years had monopoly, Is again
in control. It has purchased for &c.
100000 the Independent Gas company
end the International Electric COM
pany. These two were owned by
Claus Spreckles. 1t also absorbed the
Pacific Gas Improvement company's
plant and business, paying SIS per
share for 139 900 shares. The Equit-
able Gas company and smaller con-
Germs We're absorbed on basis of ex-
change OF stock. There will be
REORGANIZATION Monday, and w. B.
Bontin will probably be elected presi-
deaf The price Of gas will be raised
a.iittle over 81 per 1000 feet. In some
districts 1t fell to so cents under COM
petition.
The independent., 1903-07-09
$1OO--REWARD-$1O0

The readers OF this PAPER will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease. requires
a constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith
in it's curative powers, that they offer
Ore Hundred Dollars for any case
that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY G. Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The independent., 1903-07-09
The Same Old Story

The foolishness of attempting to
create artificial competition in busi-
nesses that are natural monopolies is
well shown in this press dispatch:
San Francisco, July 2.-Competition
in the selling of Illuminating gas and
electric power ceased today in this
city. The San Francisco Gas and Elec-
The independent., 1903-07-09
fcreII's Frotking

A friend of The Independent, living
at Seward, sends the following editor-
ial clipped from George l.. Burr's pa
per- the Hamilton County Register. In
passing, it may be said that although
The Independent never refuses to ex-
change with any Nebraska paper, Mr..
Burr seems to prefer borrowing The
Independent from his neighbors and
will not exchange. The editorial says
that
REV. e. Won Forell made cou-
pie of trips to Lincoln this week.
He says that the populists down
there are criticising the editor of
The Independent quite severely
for his efforts to SOW discord at
the last meeting Of the state COM
mittee. They attribute to him
the introduction OF the resolution
declaring against fusion that the
committee were not willing to CON-
slider and say that his fighting
qualities all found employment in
scattering dissension between
those who have been antagonizing
trusts and corporation rule and
that he had little to suggest about
a way to organize for their defeat
in this state.
The "populists down there" with
whom Mr.. Forell associates are doubt
less 10 Johnson, Charlie Morrill,, and
others of that stripe. The editor of
The Independent cares nothing for
their criticism, or for Mr. Burr's at
tempts to strike The Independent over
Forell's shoulders. Notwithstanding
Mr.. Burr's nervous apprehension that
a little plain talk at the populist COM
n.ittee meeting might frighten away
the ''touchy" democrats, the commit
tee went right ahead and settled the
question of holding state convention
at Grand Island as the editor favored
the foolishness of asking the
permission of any other body Of men.
1t was rather amusing to notice Mr..
Burr's fidgeting. Such an astute poll
tician as he modestly admits himself
to be, should have kept in closer
touch with the trend of events.
The fighting qualities" of the edi-
tor of The Independent will not per-
init him to Suggest about way to
for the defeat of trusts and
corporation rule" which has. as a
part of it's program, the denomination
IF man like e. von Forell who has
proven himself a traitor to the party
le pretends to affiliate with. Neither
will those fighting qualities permit
he editor to advise his party to go out
II it's way and truckle at the feet of
my other political organization. He
you'd gladly cooperate with all par
les in the reelection of Judge Sulli-
'an-but the peope's party organiza-
ion has not performed It's full mis-
ion and it must be maintained
The independent., 1903-07-09
Ncbraska's Socialists

The socialists on JUL 4 nominated
the following state tn 4:
Supreme judge, ristiansen, Of
Plattsmouth.
Regents of the stsas university T.
w. Lippincott, of Blair, and F. S.
Wilbur, of Omaha.
The Seattle (Wash.) Socialist was
indorsed as official organ, thus putting
ring in the nose of Wayland of the
appeal to Reason and his mid-road
populist associate editors.
The independent., 1903-07-09

confronts modern man is how to pre-
vent riches from producing degenera
ton, how to Keep the man first and
the dollar second.
SS>SSSS&G
Somewhat nettled by the constant
assertion that colleges turn out only
| educated loafers' and useless ath-,
letes," large numbers of students and
graduates have started for the Kansas
wheat fields. When they get there the
quarter back" and center rush. will
| find that the ordinary farm boy will be
able to put them in the shade any day
in the week and then go to the country
dance at night. University and farm
athletics are two different things.
SS1S9
There was never paper published
that has been treated by other papers
as The Independent has been. For
years editors all over the Unitei
States nave been in the habit Of tax
ing column after column of matter
from The Independent and printing II
in their editorial columns as original
matter. 1t is often said that The In
dependent sho,kd feel complimented
by the constant Ieprinting Of its mat
ter, but it is kind of compliment
that always makes the editor fight
ing mad.
In the city of Pittsburg majority
of the city council gave written
pledges before their election that they
would not grant franchises without
full compensation. This council voted
the other night to grant the Pennsyl-
yania railroad the right to occupy one
Of the principal streets for mere pre-
tense of payment. One of the papers
IN that state gives up in despair and
asks what can be done. The remedy Is
very simple. 1t is referendum when
ever a franchise is granted The pop
ulists long ago pointed that out.
SSSSSSSS&
Marshall Field gave out an inter-
view in New York the other day on
the industrial and financial situation
that comedies with what The Inde-
pendent has been saying for several
months. He says that the top has |
been reached and that the greatest |
caution must be used. The failure OF
the ship trust will make the selling Of
industrial stocks still more difficult |
and that confidence in these industrial |
trusts is being lost, He thinks more
are to follow the ship trust in the near
future. A poor crop in the western |
states would end in a general smash
up. The fate of all the great concerns
with their millions of capitalization
depends on what the farmer can do in
the next four months. He is the foun-
dation of the whole superstructure-
banks, palaces, yachts and all.
Oregon has been rejoicing greatly
over having secured the initiative and
1t has been commended
by the press of all parties and its good
influence on the legislature pointed
out. But Oregon has not got the ref
erendum after aii. Four judges Of the
circuit court put their heads together
formed merger as 1t were-and
knocked 1t out. They say that 1t is
&c.SS&S&$
The first haul of the net to catch
postoffice thieves drew ashore three
God and destiny congressman, and
he most conspicuous among them was
Loud.
SSsSS$>SS
The Same Old Story
The independent., 1903-07-09

Every department of the government
seems to be in the hands of republican
thieves. Recently frauds have been
discovered in the land department In
volving far greater amounts than the
postoffice stealings. In one case a
The independent., 1903-07-09

confronts modern man is how to pre-
vent riches from producing degenera-
ton, how to Keep the man first and
the dollar second.
The independent., 1903-07-09

The gold bug democrats think that
they have discovered a war cry that
Will equal Mark Hanna's stand pat"
They intend to start shouting: Turn
the rascals out" That is good just
now. but If the postoffice thieves all
get in Jail before the next election it
will become sort of boomerang.
The independent., 1903-07-09

North Carolina is about at the foot
of the list in literacy and is actually
at the foot when it comes to the pro
ductive power per capita. It is edu-
cation that has so increased the pro
ductive power Of the United States
that in that line it leads the world.
But after all there are other things
that are more important to mankind
than the mere production Of wealth.
Wealth has ruined many nations, but
poverty never one. The question that
The independent., 1903-07-09

%~%%~%~%
The Lincoln Evening News says
that the Nebraska socialist candidate
for supreme judge is a blacksmith.
That is no disqualification. Many su-
preme court decisions give us the i'm
preston that other parties in the past
have nominated tinkers for that high
position.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

.upport and indefatigable zeal to
70 the accomplishment of the
grand object for which this
meeting was called
18th. That the conven ion
greatly appreciates the splendid
services of the Hon j. H. Bank
head and the Hon. E. S. Gambler,
and further that the convention
tenders to the people Of Vienna
thanks for their bountiful hos
pitality.
The question of memorializing
Congress was considered and
discussed and it was decided to
proceed with the preparation of
suitable memorial at once.
Upon motion, the following
were appointed as com mittee
to take a collection to assist in
defraying the expenses of hav-
ing same printed. Messrs. Lee
Windam, J. B. Somerville and
w. L. PEBBLES. About sixty dol
lars was raised in the collection
and the following committee was
appointed to raise balance of
money need for said memorial:
PICKENS w. D. Windham, J. Il.
Coleman, W. B. PEBBLES.
SUMPTER John Rogers, Sam Jones,
J. Schiffman.
COLUMBUS, MISS, p. w. Maer,
| L. r. Sherman.
GREENE. w. Cook, c. r. Hor-
ton, II. L. Jones.
A resolution was offered au-
thorizing the retention Of the
permanent improvement com
mittee and instructing them tc
continue in the work in which
they are engaged. This com nit
tee is composed of the following
E. r. Sherman, W. M. Pente
cost, John p. Mayo. Il. w. Maer
of Lowndes; Walter Windham,
of Pickens; DR.. J. l.. Patty, oil
Noxubee; Sam Jones, of Stump
ter; E. 0. Sykes, of Aberdeen; a
G. Banner, of Mobile; w. B.
PEBBLES, Of Vienna; John Rogers
of Gainesville.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Columbus VS.. Pratt City.

The home team crossed bats
with the aggregation from Pratt
City Thursday in the first game
of a series. The game was close
from start to finish aud the boys
found it Interesting enough.
Several close decisions wer e
made. Pratt City held their own
we'll until some costly errors
were made losing them the game.
Law in the box for Columbus
did good work as did Wells and
Hill for Pratt City. At the end
of the ninth inning the score
stood 6 to 3 in favor Of Colu mbus.
Fridays game was a disap-
pointment in many respects.
Both teams made number OF
errors until the seventh inning,
when interest revived and the
playing was fast and furious IN
til the close. The score stood
s to II in favor of Pratt City.
The third game of the series
was quite an improvement on the
preceding ones. Brilliant plays
on both sides were plentiful and
interest never tagged from the
hoCrir pi,1Cr Of tho G,.c+ +O tho close
of the tenth. Cox for Colum bus
and Welsh for Pratt City pitched
good ball, and both did credit TO
the record which they have
made. At the close Of the tenth
inning the score stood 4 to 3 in
favor of Pratt City.
Tomorrow the boys open up a
series with Hazelhurst at the
fair grounds.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
In Memoriam.

On June the 18th. the dark
winged angel Of death visited the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. c..
Westbrooks and carried their
little darling to rest. All that
skilled physicians and loved ones
could do was done to prolong her
stay on earth. but Jesus hath
need Of her and has transplanted
the little bud of purity where
storms of care. suffering and
trouble will never blemish the
beautiful rose. Dear parents.
look upward, for little Cleo is
not dead, but sleeping and will
awake in heheayenly city. There
she will watch and wait for you.
You will miss her, you will speak
of her. but you must learn to say:
thy will. not ours be done. For
we know that Jesus doeth all
things well, and ia this sad hour
of grief he hath done what's best
for you. While you weep for her
you should be resigned for you
know that your loss is her eter-
nal gain.
There was an angel band in heaven
That was not quite complete,
Till God took little Cleo
To fill the vacant seat
Il II Al
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Mississippians will be glad t

Mississippians will be glad tC
learn that Hon. Chas. Gibson,
who was such power in the
fight which the places of the
Aberdeen Group waged against
the railroads for reduction OF
their rates, has resigned his po-
sition in jackson, Tenn, and will
make Corinth his home where he
has accepted the presidency OF
the Corinth Clothing Company,
a large corporation engaged in
the manufacture of clothing.
Mr.. Gibson's return to Missis-
sippi means that the fight against
the railroads for a readjustment
of the freight rates in this sec
ton will be renewed and kept
up until it is won.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Out of the Race.

Upon the return of the editor
of this paper from Sanders
Mill last night he found in his
mail notice of Mr.. J. T. SEN
ter's retirement from the race
for railroad commissioner for
the northern district. Mr.. Sen
ter has recently been com
PEELED to devote all of his
time to mis- business enterprises
and this is responsible for his
retirement. The notice was re-
ceived too late for editorial notice
in this issue.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

At a meeting of Union Lodge
No. %. I. o. o. F. Monday night
the following officers were elect
ed: Messrs. AMI Love, Noble
Grand; John Beall, vice Grand
r. r. Spier, Sexton. The in
stallation will occur tomorrow
night at which time a number
of officers will be appointed.
Union Lodge has been doing
good work under the old ad min
istration, many new members
being added to the roll. A num-
Der Of the most influential men
Of the city have applied for mem
bership in this order, and under
the new regime the work will
continue to prosper. Greater en-
thusiasm than ever before is dis
played by the members and the
meetings are largely attended,
showing the lodge to be IN a
healthy and growing condition.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Saved From Terrible Deaih.

The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt,
of BargertOn, Tenn, saw her dying
and were pOwerless to save her. The
most skillful physicians and every
remedy failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DR.. King 5 New
Discovery for Consumption turned
despair into JOY. The first bottle
brought immidiate relief and its con
tinued use completely cured her. It's
the most certain cure in the world for
all throat and lung troubles Guar
anteed bottles soc and SI.00 Trial
bottles free at Chapman & Mayfield 5
drug store.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Res oIutions of Respect.

Whereas, death has again in
vaded the ranks of our Woman (
Foreign Missionary Society 81
the First Methodist church, Co
lumbus, and taken away our
dear sister Clara Lipsey, and we
workers with her in the vine
yard of the Master, bring this
tribute of our love and lay it up
on her grave.
Sister Lipsey was arare spirit.
her sunny nature and uDselfsh
disposition won every heart, and
her sincerity as a woman. her
devotion as a friend and her
earnestness as a Christian, held
her friends to the last. She
loved the work of this society,
always brought US good cheer
whenever she was present at it's
monthly meeting. Her home life
was beautiful Like Mrs. Su-
sauna Wesley, it was dedicated
to the domestic affections. Her
home was her throne and she
lived and toiled for her husband 5
happiness and her children 5
welfare.
She was neighbor without
jealousy, friend without treach-
cry and a Christian without by
pocricy. Young, full of hope,
ardent in her religious nature.
she was always anxious to do
good. But God has called her
home. Her father gave her to
God when she was only ten years
old, and when her spirit was
about to take its flight into anoth-
er world, he gave her back to
God. Her death was a scene Of
triumph. for she had fought a
good hight and was ready to go,
therefore
Resolved, by the Woman S For
eign Missionary Society that we
cherish the memory of Sister
Lipsey as rich heritage which
shall bless our society; that we
pray Gods richest blessings
upon the family in their sorrow.
and our society in its bereave-
ment.
Resolved 2. that copy of this
paper be furnished the family
and given to the city papers for
publication.
Mrs. G. D. HARRIS.
Mrs. t. W. LEWIS,
MRS. w. L. LIPSCOMB.
Committee.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Union Service.

During the months of July and
August there will be union ser
vices on each Sunday night as fol
lows: Baptist, July 5, T. w. Lewis;
Methodist, July u, Bishop Gallo
way; Presbyterian, July 10, A. J..
Miller; Christian, July %, J. B.
Oakley; CUNT erland, August ?,
M. II. Armour; Baptist. August
9, d. II. Ogden; Methodist. Au-
gust IS, A. J. Miller; Presbyte-
rian, August %, T. w. Lewis;
Cumberland, August 80, D. tt.
Ogden. 1t is the earnest wish of
the Pastors Alliance of the city
that all our people attend these
services.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Bishop Chas. B. Galloway.

This distinguished Methodist
divine will visit Columbus the
second Sunday in July. He will
preach at the Second Methodist
church at 1Oo'clock a. m. and at
the First Methodist church at
night. Bishop Galloway is easily
one of the great preachers OF
the nation and everybody is cor
daily invited to hear him.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Spot Cash.
the day

All spring suits and straw hats
will be sold balance of the sea-
son at 20 per cent discount for
cash. Every article in our stock
is marked in plain figures. You
can do the figuring. A fine stock
of clothing for men and boys to
select from. Our motto values
speak for themselves.
COLUMBUS CLOTHING Co.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

The many friends of Mr.. G. V.
Ussery in the Caledonia section
have decided to enter him in the
race for bailiff and they propose
to make him run. Mr.. Ussery
is justly popular in his district
and would make a formidable op-
ponent in any contest IN which
he enters.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Dom estic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find a family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessen
ed by having DR.. Kings New Life
Pills around. Much trouble they
save by their great work in stomach
and liver troubles. They not only re-
lieve you but cure. 25c at Chapman
& Mayfeld' drug store.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many man endur-
ing pains OF accidental cuts, wounds,
bruises, burns, scalds. sore feet or
stiff joints. But there 5 no need for
it. Bucklen 5 Arnica Salve will kill
the pain and cure the trouble. It is
the best salve on earth for piles, too.
25c at Chapman d Mayfield s, drug
oiSts
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. E. E. Wharton objects to
being classed with the bad men
of the town" which the police
item in the last issue of THE
DISPATCH classed him. 1t is
needless to state that had the
editor of this paper been here
such would not have occurred.
Mr.. Wharton has been a resident
of Columbus for a long number
of years, has never been in the
courts before and in selling drugs
which intoxicate he did only
what many of others in this
city are doing.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Cheap Summer Tours.

To the Great Lakes, California.
Colorado, the Rocky Mountains and
other western resorts: to Michigan.
the Virginias, North and South Caro-
lima. Tennessee, Kentucky and an
summer resorts in the United States
and Canada. Low rates via the M.
& O. abroad. Tickets on sale daily
TO September Both. Ask agents or
write John NJ Beall, a. G.. j.. A. for
full particulars.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
koIola Items.

Mr.. John Stevens and family
of West Point, are in camp at the
Springs.
Mr.. Grace and family of Col
umbus, are camping at Kolola
this week.
Mr.. r. M. holland with his
family and Miss Bette Arm
strong are spending the day at
Kolola Springs.
The picnic on the 4th was
largely attended and a pleasant
day was spent. Vardaman's day
promises to be a big day at the
Springs. Everybody is looking
forward to the occasion with
pleasure.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. Emmett Gunter. who for
some time has held a responsible
with the Coleland Brick Co., of
Birmingham, left yesterday for
Captain. Mexico. where he will
enter business.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. Robt. Mallory's friends
are glad to see him in the city.
Mr.. Mallory now holds a respon-
sible position with the Illinois
Central as chief dispatcher at
Water Valley and is in Column
bus to greet old friends
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Countless friends i'm Columbus
and elsewhere learned with sOr-
row Of the death of Miss Laura
Stansel, which occurred in Car
rollton, Ala, last Thursday night
Miss Stansell has been i'm falling
health for several months past
and had been critically ill for
several weeks preceding her
death. The funeral was held
last Friday. Many friends here
extend sympathy.