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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
FLOOD FUNDS APPROPRIATED.
The COMMITTEES Appointed By Gov. Bailey
divide Up Money Raised BY Him % the
Stricken Counties,

Topeka, Kan, June 25.-The COM
mlttee appointed by Gov. Bailey to
handle the fund of $4,000 raised by
him for the Kansas food sufferers
met here and appropriated the money
70 the different stricken counties.
wyandotte got the lions share. The
committee awarded IT si75OO or
half the entire sum. The fund
was distributed as follows: Marshall
county, 40 needy families, 500; Dick
inson, so needy families, ss25; Geary,
30 needy families, $s25; Riley, 40
needy families, sTo0; Pottnwatomie,
81 needy families, ss47.soi Shawnee,
200 needy families, $500; Leaven-
eorth, il5 needy families, Se,ois.5o;
Douglas, 225 needy families, sa,os7.sO;
johnson, 80 needy families, s52s;
Norris. 80 needy families, ss2s; JET
ferson, 40 needy families. s700; Wa
baunsee. rs needy families, sls7.so;
wyandotte, 5000 needy families. SIT.
500. OF the 5000 needy families IN
wyandotte. 1000 are In Kansas City,
Kan, 500 in Argentine and 200 IN the
rural districts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
THE CANDY BILL DOODLE.
That Was the Subject of Investigation Be
fore the Grand jury ct 30. Louis
Yesterday.

st. Louis, June 27.-Boodling in
connection with the candy bill was
the subject of investigation before
the grand jury yesterday. Three To-
cal candy manufacturers, f. D. Sew
ard, C. F. Wenneker and A. J. Wal
tiers, were the witnesses. 1t had al
ready been brought out by witnesses
called in the investigation that a
Doodle fund of $4,000 was raised in
st. Louis during the last session Of
the legislature to defeat the So
called pure candy bill, the passage
Of which the sugar trust was urging.
II Is supposed that large amounts
Of Doodle were used, but so far eyi-
dence has been obtained to establish
that only $500 was raised locally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
| WHEN BABY
rs COMING
USE
Mother

4 Woman's greatest dream Of beauty and
glory 10 when nature has chosen her Ia
become q mother. Every faculty Is keenly
alert a. abe foresees the Joy, ambition,
success and the lifelong satisfaction com.
'fng nearer, day by day, In the dear and
ahnocent being 90 soon to see light, and
the uncertainty whether she shall see Q
sweet girl or brave boy face beside her
on the pillow adds zest to her expectancy.
Mothers Friend applied externally
s q IA w ressr s sns
child can fail to be healthy, hearty, strong,
clear complexioned, pure blooded and
cheerful In disposition, who are mutually
Influenced by the continued use Of this
great liniment, MOTHERS FRIEND.
Buy Of druggists. $500 per bottle.
Our treatise "Mothei h0odn mailed free,
snE BRAprIELp REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. o.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
A MISAPPREHENSION.
The Impression That Cortelyou VIII
Have Places to Give Incorrect.
PRESIDENT HAS CONFIDENCE PAYNE
Hanna Says Payne Has No Thought Of Re-
signing the Postmaster Generalship-
The President Taking No Part In
Framing Iowa Tariff Plank.

| WASHINGTON lime 27-Secretar,
Cortelyou Yesterday issued the fol
lowing statement. an order To cor
rect q widespread impression thai
ON the LIST of July MANY new places
will be created in the department OF
commerce and labor. Secretary Cor.
telvou announced Yesterday that ow.
inc To the limited augmentation for
salaries IN the execntive Office and
new bureaus ~ Inc denartment and
70 the fact that the transfers 10 take
Mace in accordance with the law On
Iulv do not crea+a anv new nosi.
tions nracticallv No more anno;nt.
ments can be made until additional
annronriations are secnred ITnlike
+ba other executive denor+men+s an
denortman+ "a commarce ond Iaho-
has no new annronr;ot;ors hecomino
ovo;,ohla INV Tho o;v;I sarv,na ,s'
cr;roroarts oh+a;r +hrorrbor+ az
5ana ..raon+ al vaoaro;a. - +hov
ooa,,r - A. ord;nar,, ro,,+;na 80 ~.
So osa S,,s,sass .,,,,st ~ ana -
H. IN. s,a,,,i 49,, +hno,,.h H. e;.,;l go,
- ac,a.,,ss,O, -
Nv
I MI Ia O1nnusn or =" aTl l' rssnsi
Masls VI, .une 80 w rs ~.
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.nousn' .nao ne VII leave .ne 49,
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ooal nllner. Have ) cenfersaee.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 26.-Repre-
sentatives of the union coal workers
of the three districts In Missouri,
Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma
and the Indian territory were here
Thursday in conference with John
Mitchell, president Of the United Mine
Workers union Of America. The dis
trict leaders met here to prepare .
wage scale and to talk over other
grievances. They win present their
action to the convention in Pittsburg,
Kan, July 10. An effort win be made
to make II uniform throughout the
three districts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
EXTRA SESSION ENDED.
over Finr BHls -nssssd By the Kansas
Lazlslasurs-c County Commissioners AN
thnrired 10 Aid Flooa suifarurs.

Topeka, Kan, June a7.-The extra
session Of the Kansas legislature ad.
iourned yesterday afternoon ct two
O'Clock. Over 50 bills were passed,
only two Of which were Of = general
nature. Most Of them gave Kansas
counties the right 70 restore bridges
that had been washed sway BY The
food. County commissioners are au-
fhorized 70 aid food sufferers from
the county fund 70 any extent that
seems best 70 them To The last an
EFFORT was made 70 pass . bil ap-
rroprlafinr money for he relief q
~ snrcrtra. but II uns defeated
I1a a1IIrn 81 ne Legislature has
,.u,,a q .tesl snQrlI II 1'i|'t.u.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02

The Governor Tells Why BE Con-
vened the Legislature.
The MANY BRIDGES WASHED away.
rhirty-Four Flood BILLS introduced In the
House and Nearly - Many in the
Senator Congressman Cur
It's Suggestion.

I
Topeka, Kan, june 25s-The Kansas
legislature convened In extra session
yesterday to relieve the flood situa-
ton in the Kaw valley and its tribu-
taries. Most Of the members Of both
houses were present. Thirty-four
food bills were introduced in the
house and nearly as many in the SEN
ate. The session win last for several
days. A big fight has developed on
the question Of making an appropri-
alton to relieve the food sufferers,
% well as to authorize the building
Of bridges. The following message
was delivered to the legislature by
Gov. Bailey:
"The foods which have recently
swept over portion Of our fair state
have created conditions unusual and
extraordinary. The valley Of the
Kaw and its tributaries. which but
short time ago gave promise OF rich
harvests, have been devastated by the
angry waters, villages and cities have
been inundated, homes have been
obliterated and the property loss to
the citizens of our state is SO vast
that at this time Its amount is but a
conjecture. Bridges that spanned
our rivers that are absolutely neces-
sary for the everyday transaction of
business have, In many cases, been
swept away and others made impass-
able, making necessary the expend-
iture OF large amounts Of money be-
fore the avenues Of commerce can
again be opened. Especially is this
true In Wyandotte county, where the
immense business between Kansas
City, Kan, and Kansas City, Mo-, Is
suspended until the river can again
be bridged. While the conditions are
perhaps the most acute in Wyandotte
county, the same situation obtains in
several Of the other counties. In
some Of the counties, those charged
with the responsibility of repairing |
these great losses find themselves
helpless under the law to meet the
unusual and extraordinary conditions
and 1t is for the purpose Of giving |
such enabling legislation as Is neces-
sary to meet these emergencies,
caused by the recent floods, that |
have1 exercised the power vested In
me BY the constitution Of our state
to convene the Legislature in extra
session. / regret very much that
the exigencies Of the hour have i'm
PEELED me 20 this action at this UNI
usually busy season of the year, but
the legislation necessary, giving the
counties so desiring the authority to
use their credit to raise the money /
to repair their losses can be passed
In a few hours, and trust the great
that has come to us will not
be utilized In an attempt to pass gem
,ral legislation. Assuring you Of my
high personal regard and with the
earnest hope and belief that your
let's during the present special SEES
lion may prove beneficial to the
whole people whose interests you
rave In charge, pledge you my
learty cooperation"
Congressman Curtis suggested to
lis friends Yesterday morning the
ssssugc or rom Onls as 1oIlows: 4.
,nabie counties to build bridges; to
authorize cities to issue bonds to re-
,air streets; to authorize county
to compromise taxes;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
rirht nn nIarmnn. !, .lanlIn.

Joplin, No., June e6.-A campaign
Il being waged against the Mormons
Of this city by several religious
organizations. Several times the Nor
mons have been interrupted TO such
an extent that their meetings were
adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02

St. Joseph. No. June ee.-chaflel
coyle. aged 10 years. son Of william
Coyle. . contractor, was drowned h
the Missouri river here yesterday By
the upsetting Of . boat ne BODY
was not recovered
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02

Belgrade, June ae.-Amidst great
enthusiasm King Peter took the oath
before the skupshtina. Subsequently
he held a review of the troops. In
the afternoon he confirmed the ap-
pointments Of the existing ministry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02

Philadelphia, June 25--Charles
Emory Smith, who was succeeded as
postmaster general by Mr. Payne.
made public yesterday his reply 70
the charges made BY Mr.. Tulloch IN
connection with The post oilce IN.
rlsiigation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
Things We
| Like Best
Often disagree with W

Because We overeat Of them. lndi.
eestion follows. But there's Q way 10
escape such consequences. A dose Of .
rood diRestant like Kodol will Feliye you
a once. Your stomach IL simply too
weak 10 digest what you eat. That's al
indlgestlon 10. Kodol digests the food
without the stomach's aid. Thus the
si6mach rests while the body IL strength.
sned BY wholesome food. Dieting ID nm.
nscasssry. Kodol digests any kind Of
sod food. Strengthens and invigorates.
kedol Makes
Rloh Rcd Blood.
EsepArsa only b. n. o. Dzwrrr 4 90, Chicago
rs q bottfs eontAinaaN v tunes Tie W. sisA
Sold BY all druggists in Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02

United States Ambassador Tower
tanqueitd he German emperor ~
n|rAI q KEEL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02
NATURE TELLS you
As many an Abilene reader knows too
well.

When the kidneys are sick
Nature tells you all about It.
The urine Il natures calendar
Infrequent or too frequent action;
Any urinary trouble tells Of kidney Ills
Dosn's Kidney pills cure all kidney llls
Abilene people testify 10 this
Mr.. john J. Dunn. cAnvasser. Of corner sth
and Vine streets. says;-"Readlng q little
book one night which vas thrown into my
house, noticed a statement OF qune few
prominent people Who positively declared
that DoAn's Kidney Pills had cured them Of
symptoms similarto mine. when man has
bachache every now and then. always more
severe during the winter and when IL Il ac-
companled with too frequent a, ton Of the
kidney secrutlons and there Il tendency 20
EraFsl. he h naturally anxious TO check the
trouble IN ne incipient stages ftstruck me
that Doan's Kidney Pills might help n they
dld not cure 20 went 10 Q. :. Northcraft 4
Cos. drug store for then. They performed
everythInr claimed for them and are the
best nsdlcine for The kidneys ever used"
For sale by an dealers PriOs 50
osats.
Foster MIlburn Co Buffalo, \. Y.
son Ansnsa ius sAs Uansd susie,
u...r's,, ~ h,u.-Du.n',-.-a ~ %
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-02

nervous force, the mus
cles becomewea the di-
gestion impaired, and
general disorder occurs
throughout the system.
Debility, insomnia, ner-
vousness, indigestion,
dyspepsia, loss Of appetit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Burned to Death.

William Klecker, aged % years,
son of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Kleclxer,
who reside at 124 Dewey avenue, met
terrible death in Chicago Friday
morning of last week. Wnlle saving
his wife and children from being
burned In their home at 1917 Sacra-
mento avenue. In the middle of the
night Klecker was awakened bv the
pungent odor of smoke. Starting up
In bed he listened and heard the crack
ling OF burning wood. In the same
room with him were two of his child
ren and in an adjacent chamber his
wife and other little ones were asleep.
Ronsing Mrs. Klecker the two start
ed to rescue their offspring One by
one and still in their night clothes the
five boys and girls were dropped a
short distance from a window to the
ground. Then Mrs. Klecker was
assisted out of the window. By this
time the room was filled with chock-
ing smoke, but Klecker turned telling
his wife he would join her in a mo-
ment. Running to the stairway the
man started to descend when the
structure, weakened by the inroad of
fire from below, collapsed, pitching
him headlong among the blazing en-
bers. Staggering to his feet, he was
lighting his way toward the street
when rescued by fremen.
The victim was screaming with pain
and had been severely burned as we'll
as brusied and cut by his fall. He
was hurriedly removed to St. Eliza
beth's hospital where surgeons dressed
his wounds, although holding out no
hope for recovery. He died soon after.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
A Good Showing.

Miss Cornelia Marvin Of Madison.
member of the state library board,
visited the Watertown Public library
on Monday, and found the institution
in a remarkably fourishing condition,
considering it's brief existence of one
month. During the month of March
5000 books were taken from the libra
ry and the names of 1869 registered as
patrons of the same. The librarian.
Miss Maud Macpherson is surprised at
the success of the institution and says
it is wonderful for a city the size of
Watertown. All this simply demon
strates that the library is valuable
acquisition and that our citizens are
fully awake to the fact.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Tobacco Plant Shut Down.

The branch tobacco sorting and pack
ing plant of the American Cigar COM
pany has been shut down for the sea-
son and will not reopen until next fall.
The Office force will be maintained
during the summer. During the sea-
son just ended 80 carloads of tobacco
were received here. giving employment
to 28O persons. Wages amounting to
about $24, 900 were paid out during the
season just closed. 1t is expected and
looked for by the managers next season
that notable increase in the weekly
wages will take place. This season
most of the help was new and being
unused to the work, naturally could
not earn as much as older hands. The
release of such an amount of money in
wages was felt by business men gener-
ally in the city as large share of it
found it's way into the stores in return
for goods purchased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
ELECTION RESULTS
Very Light Vote Was
POlled.
Democrats Carry off Nearly all the
offices Amendment to the Con-
StitutiOn Carries.

But little interest was manifested in
the election held here on Tuesday.
AS usual most of the Offices were
given to men of the Democratic faith.
There were only 1000 votes cast,
which is about half of the full vote of
the city, and is 308 less than the vote
of last year. In the First ward little
surprise was sprung, when H. T.
Eberle, the popular druggist. was
elected school commissioner over G..
II. Jocobi. About 70 women voted in
this ward and their votes were all for
the republican candidate excepting 16.
The ladies were well posted on voting
and showed as much and more compe-
tence than many of their brothers in
marking tneir ballots.
Slebecker received a m aioritv of the
local vote, as candidate for Justice of
the supreme court. The returns from
the state at large show that he is
elected. The amendment to the con-
stitution allowing two more justices of
the supreme court also carried.
Following is the vote in the city by
wards.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Real Estate Deals.

The following real estate deals have
recently been made through the agency
OF Connor s. Volkman. The 80 acre
farm of Ernest Aluitner in the town of
Emmett to Henry Fick of the town of
Emmett, consideration $500. The
200 acre farm of Tom Squires in the
town of Waterloo to B. Motl OF the
town of Marshall, consideration $4,000.
The 40 acre farm of Mrs. Mary Giles
of the town of Emmett to Henry Gold
back of the town of Watertown, con-
sideration $4,000. The house and two
acres of land in the 9th ward of this
city. Mrs. Fents to Ernest Muitner of
Emmet, consideration 1880.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Common Council.

A regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil was held Tuesday night. Aldermen
Oestreich. Chapman and Wegemann
were absent.
Several petitions were presented,
among them being petitions for sewers
In Ninth street between Western
avenue and Wisconsin street; Third
street, between Cady and Col. streets;
North Sixth street between Main and
Jones streets. A petition was present
ed for a water main in Emerald street.
The petitions for sewerage were re-
ferred to the committee on sewerage
and the petition for water extension
refe rred to the board of water commits.
siOners.
A petition was presented from the
American Mailing company asking for
an extension of sixty days time for the
use of a portion of Ninth street on
which to store soft coal in view of the
present uncertainty regarding the coal
production. Several aldermen objected
and the petition not granted by the fof-
lowing vote; Ayes-Prentiss, II. Krue-
GER Noes-Dlair, Frederick, O. Krue-
ger, Mulberger, Radtke, Ryan, Tetzlaff.
A petition from O. D. Pease Post No.
"a, G. A. B., was read asking for the
sum of $50 to be used Memorial Day
and a resolution followed granting
same.
The committee on judiciary reported
in favor of maintaining an emergency
hospital under CONTROL of city officials.
Report was adopted.
The board of public works reported
that they had received estimates on
four sprinkling carts as follows: For
$50 gallon tanks, mounted, highest bid .
$31O; lowest bid, $212; unmounted tank
used short while, $85. The matter will
be taken up later on.
Upon resolution of alderman Mayer,
the mayor appointed the following
committee to investig ats the merits of
an electric fire alarm invented by
Joseph A. Salick: H. C. Mayer C Null
berger, j, F. Prentiss, R, H. Radtke,
H. g. friedrich.
The board of public works reported
that they had received but one bid for
sprinkling the streets. That was from
j. P. McGolrick for $4,000. The mat
ter was laid over until the next meet
ing, April IA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Confirmation Exercises.

The confirmation services at st.
Johns Lutheran church last Sunday
were largely attended. The commo-
dious church has seating capacity of
about 500 people, and every available
seat was taken, after which chairs
were pressed into service and this
proving inadequate to the demand of
these Jealous and interesting people.
The church was beautifully decorated
with huge palms and the altar was
embellished with handsome urns
filed with cut flowers, which were
very pleasing to the eyes of he con-
gregation.
Rev. F. II. Eggers. pastor of the
church delivered an eloquent sermon,
and large class was confirmed. The
children demonstrated the result Of
much earnest labor and also the strict
attention that had been given them
by their pastor during their term IN
the parochial school which was great
ly appreciated By their parents. Spe-
cial music was rendered. The new
communicates will receive their first
sacrament of confirmation on Thursday
morning. The girls were beautifully
gowned in white and the boys carried
boquets of carnations. Those includ-
ed in the class were:
Herman Hofs. Willie Baumann,
Bernard Schmidt, Reinhold Borth,
Waldemer Bunding, Willie Luther,
Emil Henning, John Seefeldt, Hugo
Gutzlapf. Arthur Fetzlapf, George
Gotterdam. Elmer Kohn, Willie Fisch-
er, Willie Schut, Max Maede. Lydia
Mittag, Meta Krahn, Irma Nickels,
Else Beerbaum, Aldina Nickels, Min
ME Wolf Lydia Bittner Ella Schlieve
and Else Chritian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Glass Confirm ed

Last Sunday class of il children
was confirmed at the Evangelical
Prestestant Lutheran church, The
church was profusively decorated with
palms and variety of flowers
which added many charms to the in
terioE appearance. An unusually
large attendance was present who
gave their undivided attention
to the able address made by their
pastor. Rev. Fl. Stertz. Miss Radtke,
organist of the churh, furnished most
excellent music
The class included:
Ernest Peters, Clara Priens, Berto
Saum. Clara Genrke, Mebel Kuehn.
Laura Neumann; Elsa Heck, Adela
.Tobian, Gertrude Wilkowski, Lydia
WeDdt and Minnie Gehrke.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11

children were confirmed. The pastor
in his sermon spoke highly of the good
work that had been achieved in the
parochial school during the past year.
the childrin being such faithful little
workers and admonishing them to
maintain their zeal in the good cause
of Christ in the future as they had in
the past.
The following named persons were
confirmed
August Kerl. Albert Zautner, Walter
Schlueter, Ludwig Bergman. Emil
Stueber, Franz Kube, Benjamin Witt
nebel, Arthur Wilde, August Tietz
Robert Schmidt, Zeno Brueger, Oscar
Hofs, VIII Abela, Leonard Arndt, Ed :
ward Kuckkahn, Emil Buedler, Carl
Hub, Bernard Lenius, Willie Maron.
Franz Nowacl, Herbert Jaeger, Oscar
Hayer, Matt1e, Carl Hoppe, Oscar
Ebert, Hermann Hellwig, Bernard
Bartz, Theodore Eggert, Emil Schmidt,
Leona Eickel. Adele Scherer, Amelie
Mueller. Emma Seidel, Bertha Gloede,
Martha Tripke, Minnie Nuremberg,
Anna Mutzel, Anna Schoppe, Clara
Schwierski, Margeret Fisck, Elsa
Buerger. Ella Buntrock, Adelia BRAGG
er Adele Krueger, Minnie Rehbanln,
Clara Krneger, Louise Baldt and Ella
Kube
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Endeavorers Elect Officers.

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the south central district of Wiscon sin
which held its thirteenth annual con-
vention at Madison. elected the follow
ing officers; President. Marcus G. Fagg,
Madison; first vice president, Rev. D.
G. Meinert, Watertown; second vice
president, Rev. j. Fl. Ferris, Columbus;
secretary and treasurer, Miss Helen
Grove, Madison; Junior superintendent,
Miss Laura Jaetkel, Stoughten; mis-
sionary superintendent, Miss Carrie
Reinke. DeFOrest,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-11
Visited His Former Home.

John Kerr of New York, arrived here
last Friday and spent few days with
his brother, Hugh Kerr, on West Main
street. He left here some twenty six
years ago, going to Milwaukee and
from thence to the place where he now
makes his home. Watertown is his
place of birth and it was here that
he spent his boyhood days. Some of
our enterprising business melx of the
present day were his schoolnates and
associates at that early date, Mr..
Kerr conducts one of the leading
livery barns in New York City and is
doing landoffice business, and while
here purchased his brothers. PAGER
to add to his fine line of horses,