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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
What Shall We
Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in the family
every day. Let US answer it to-day. Try
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-15
ARE YOUR FEET SORE. ,

General 4 gent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
MAKE SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT.
Second Glass Cities Nay Have q New
Regulation.

j. E. Evans, Of Emporia, has intro
duced bill concerning the levying Of
school taxes in cities Of second class.
The law now stipulates that tax leviea
made by the school board in cities Of
the second class must be confirmed
by the city council before they can
be collected. The school boards Of
the cities Of the first and third class
levy the school tax without comforting
with the council. The arrangement
Of leyying a school tax in cities of the
second class necessarily makes the
school board buck against the coun-
Gil and IL the council sees fit to cut
down the levy it can do SO. The
prime originator of the Evans bill
was the Emporia school board.
In communication with the other
forty second-class tows in Kansas the
school boards were pleased over the
idea and wi support It,. Letters
from some Of the cities say that the
quarrel between the city council and
school board resulted in the closing
down of the city schools. In others
the council cut down the school tax
so that the school board had to bor-
row money to keep the schools run
ming. In Abilene the board and coun-
oil have always worked together
tremendously.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Died From Her Burns.

Herington Times: Josephine e.
mira, the 7-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Curtis, formerly OF abb
lene, died at Chattanooga, Tenn, last
Monday morning, the result Of burns
received the day before. The child
was standing before the fire place with
her night dress on, when the dress
caught fire and before her mother,
who was in the room at the time, was
able to extinguish the flames, the
little one was burned SO badly that
she died next morning. The little
girls parents we're here with a travel
ing theatre year and a half ago and
many Of our home folks will recollect
her neat child,play on the stage at
that time. Mr.. Curtis was in Herring.
ton last Saturday. He was on bis
way from Geneseo, ILL.,, where they
went to bury their loved one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Ballast This Branch First.

The American Ballast Company il
making ballast on the O'Grady farm
near Solomon for the Rock Island rail-
road. The first contract Of the com
pany is for 100000 yards of ballast,
which will first be used on the line
between Solomon and Herington.
The company expect, to be in full
operation soon and will then burn
about 80, Or0 cubic yards per month.
1t will require nearly two years to ill
their first contract at this rate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

A VsEKl0Vl GsndRnal
makes a Remarkable Statement
Hs Assures Rheumatic Sufferers That
cnsBottls Of
Pain,e'sCeIery:
Compound
Banished Ills Pains and Ag0liGs.


The startling and happy cures
4 wrought by Paine's Celery Compound
for rheumatic sufferers have deeply
impressed medical men everywhere,
and today, the best practitioners are
recognizing the great value Of the
Compound. and prescribe 1t with
confidence.
Paine's Celery Compound stands
unequaled as cure for all the varied
forms Of rheumatism. At this season
its good work is apparent in thous-
ands OF American homes. Men and
women, lame and crippled. and utter.
ly helpless from the terrible disease
are being restored to activity, health
and strength. Paine's Celery Com
pound is the only medicine that rescues
and saves the despairing victim who
is told that he or she is incurable.
Mr.. L. A. freshman, Gap Mills, West
va, writes about his happy exper-,
fence with raine's Celery Compound;
he says:
II had rheumatism in my left arm
and shoulder, could not sleep, and
had no appetite. visited my sister
who lives in Frankfort, and she told
me that she had been afflicted just as
I was and Paine's Celery Compound
had done her more good than any
thing she had tried, and she advised
me to use III. 1 got one bottle and
used It. and the result was / slept
we'll, had a good appetite, and the
pains of rheumatism left me and /
have not felt them since; in fact, it
has cured me and l feel like a new
man."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
JUROR TALKED TOO MUCH.
Hence q New Trial Was Granted in
Roemer Case.

District court was In session last
Saturday, the principal business
transacted being the hearing Of mo-
tons, etc. .-e iei q
In the case Of Roemer VS.. the Pa
cifc Express Co. in which a verdict
was given for the defendant a new
trial was granted to Roemer. His
attorneys presented afidavits from
three Of the jurors that another juror
while in the jury room told q great
deal about the case which be claimed
be knew PERSONALLY and which was
not brought out 10 the evidence. thus
influencing the verdict. On this
ground 9 new trial was inevitable.
A number Of minor matters we're
Of.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
GET FINAL DIVIDEND,
Kirby Bank DepositorS to Receive a
Small PAYMENT.
[From Saturdays Daily.l

lrTOm Sbturuhy Dhiiy'l
Receiver Halleck today declared a
final dividend to the depositors Of
the Kirby bank Of IA per cent on
their claims. This makes total OF
634 per cent. The other dividends
we're 40, is, s and 2 per cent respect
lively. The total claims were about
s25O,00O.
The careful manner In which the
banks extended business has been
settled reflects much credit on Re-
ceiver Halleck who has used excel
lent judgment and has saved to de-
positors every cent possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Good Thing.

German Syrup is the special pre-
scription OF DR.. A. Boscbee, q cele-
brated German Physician, and lie ac-
kuowledged to be one OF the most for
tunate discoveries In Medicine. II
quickly cures Coughs, Colds and all
Lung troubles Of the severest nature,
removing. as It does, the cause Of the
affection and leaving the Parts 10 q
strong and healthy condition. II Is
not an experimental medicine, but
has stood the test OF years, giving
satisfaction 10 every case, which its
rapidly increasing sale every season
confirms. Two million bottles sold
annually. Boschees German Syrup
was introduced in the United States
IN 1868. and IL now sold in every town
and village 10 the civilized world.
Three doses will relieve sny ordinary
cough. Price IS and rs cents.
@. g. GREkE. Woodbury.. N. J.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Hot Ping Pong.

There occurred last evening In the
whist and chess club rooms a lively
and exciting ping pong contest the
beginning Of seriys, between six
members OF tho Junior Elks' club and
like number OF the before men,
toned organization. Three sets out
Of i've was the To t; results being even
thus far.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
HON. ROBERT O. BROWN.
One Of the Most Prominent Men In
Southwestern Illinois.

Robert q. Brown, Of Sparta, Ill.
has represented his district, the 4Sth
for six years, and was recently mott
lied Of his coming appointment al
clerk OF the U. 5. court for the south
ern district Of Illinois. He was born
in 1859 and has worked his way to
the top simply by force OF applica-
tion, energy and good common sense.
After working several years as q
blacksmith. he studied law at night
and was admitted TO the bar In 1894.
He Is q prominent member Of the
Knights Of Pythiss, the Elks and
Modern Woodmrn. February 20,
1901, be writes as follows;
"Pepsin Syrup Co., Dear Sirs-
From careful and varied experiences
/ desire to add my testimony as TO
the merit Of your Syrup Pepsin
II Is 10 many respects
equal TO the service OF . dozen physi.
clans. | have USED 1t Is tonic
after severe illness aud as q strength
ener for the stomach and digestive
organs. In one case in particular II
was OF inestimabls value In my house
hold. and it is With pleasure that |
testify a. tn its worth as . household
Yours respectfully, &. G.
Representative 4sth Sena.
.orial District. Sparta, Ill.
Dr.. Caldwell'S Syrup PePslu and
Herb Laxative Compound is sold By
9. z. Nortberaft q Co. In Soc and
II. 90 bottles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Bailey Was for Squire.

Topeka dispatch in K. G. Star;
The executive council has let out
William r. Fisher Of Dickinson coun-
ty, who has been statehouse guide for
the last four years, and the place has
been given to J. P. Quinn OF the same
county. The action Of the council in
this affair was a surprise. as Fisher
was for Governor Bailey at the Wich-
ita convention. Governor Bailey and
/. L. Dayhoff, superintendent Of pub
liz instruction, voted for Fisher and
he was opposed by Burrow, secretary
Of state; Kelly state treasureri Cole
man, attorney general. and Wells,
auditor Of state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
A Three Inch Snow.

A three inch snow fell between 5 a.
m. and noon Friday. The temperature
remained just below freezing and all
were glad to see the moisture. More
snow is predicted for tonight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Life in the GermaD Universities
BY DIR. GEORGE ?. wErpA.

seem remarkable to our students Il
have the chemical laboratory mile
or more from the main building in al
entirely different part Of town. YET
that lie the most common occurrence
in any German University. Different
"Institutes" or departments To-
Gated on different streets with nc
campus connecting them This
scattering Of departments is one Of
the reasons for the academic "quar'
ter" which means that LECTURES begin
Just fifteen minutes after the time sci
In the schedule: Thus eight O'Clock
lectures begin very promptly at S;15
and so with all the other periods
throughout the day.
The numerous holidays, too, are a
perpetual surprise to one who has
been brought up with little or no idea
Of the Christian year. The Christian
| year with its fasts and feasts Is care
fully observed throug hout Germany
both by protestants and by Roman
Catholics. AZ the university is en-
tirely closed on such days, 1t gives
the American student chance for
reflection and meditation whether he
chooses to use it profitably or not.
Still another feature, that comes
only after several years residence, Is
the oral examinations Of candidates
for degrees. As this has been imi-
tated recently BY several Of our
American Universities II calls for lit.
tie comment except that it Is very
different from the term examinations
incident to ordinary college life.
These examinations are held when,
the student is about to complete his
work, regardless Of where the proceed
ing years have been spent. II six or
more semesters have been spent at
any Of the German Universities or at
several Of them the degree may be
taken from any one il the candidate
satisfies that institution Of his fitness.
In conclusion, what shall be said OF
the habits Of the studentsp Simply
this, that they have freedom and
learn to realize the meaning Of respon-
sibility. Think there is less drunken
ness and intemperance than in some
Of our American Universities, The
students choose for themselves, and
while some may be delayed in their
course, and some lost entirely, the
large mass Of German University
students come from the university
with very thorough seli.control and
self-reliance. They may for a season
waste their time and energy, in duel
ing and visiting beer.gardens, or in
still worse ways; but each one has the
responsibility Of his own time and
opportunities and after a season he
comes to realize this.
Not having been away from Law
renee, Kansas, very long 1t was hard
for me to understand some Of the
customs Of Heidelberg University life,
such as professors and students meet
ing at beer-garden; or class stop
ping at beer-gardens in the course Of
q botanical excursion with the pro-
lessor. Although | chose for my.
self not to indulge in any Of the
alcoholic liquids during my stay in
Germany, l did learn lesson Of toll
erance for the opinions aud abits Of
others. And, after all, this minding
ones own business and not judging
another is often q hard lesson to
learn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

'Tisn't safe ~ be day without Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil In the house.
Never can tell what moment an acct
dent is going to happen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

VIM. McInerney, Dentist, (sucOes-
sor to e. BergStresser) Abilene. Kan
sas, corner Sd and Cedar,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
ant. Reduction on Every Article in
Our Store.

In order reduce large stock of Dry Goods and No
tons quickly will make straight reduction of 10 per
cent. on every article in the store.
We mean exactly what we say. You can buy any ar
ce in the Dry Goods department from spool of Thread to
silk dress at 10 per cent discount from our reg
ular price.
This Special Sale will continue from now until February
4h and you will do we'll to take advantage of the opportunity
Come early.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29
Came Var 70 Marry.

Arthur Call and Amelia Mettler OF
Monmouth. Ills. were married by
Judge Flack today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards.H DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women 70 .
happy. vigorous old age.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

Can't be perfect health without
pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitteri
makes pure blood. Tones and In
vigorates the whole system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

uOoo's sarsAparilla Is the medi-
III cine for impure blood, eruptions,
weakness and general debilify-'t
positively and absolutely CURES.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-01-29

@W0EEA.
S.saas HhMIa - E.Ia ~
'';s- GSHzZzE
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

The fire last Sunday emphasizes
the necessity for some sort of vol
unteer organization to handle the
hose attachments for the fire plug,
provided by the city; and there
ought to be some arrangement by
which the water pressure could bt
cut off from those sections of the
mains not leading to the vicinity
of an occurring fire. An arrange
ment of this sort would increase
the pressure where needed, and
avoid the danger of bursting small.
er pipes when the full fire pressure
is put on.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
PRESIDENT EXCEEDS
HIS AUTHORITY.
Has Virtually Declared War Against
Coombia-That Power Rests in
Congress Alone.

On fine 18Th S.notnr Morgan in.
troduccd n resolution derlor;ng
that TINT thc prosi1orf hos me-.
ripht IN wage wor AGAINST INV for.
n;@u Power without thn oonssrt ny
CHn,ros. wher such nountr,, ~ .,
Moo" viii Tho T'ritod StotoS. tbnt
tbo nror;s;or oF tbo oo,ol troot,.
hotwnor thn I'nitod state onl
ponomn ororontoc;n, th. ;ndo'
nenIoncc If tbo RonnI,iic ng pomo.
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

The part taken by Mr.. Roosevelt
in the Panama rebellion smacks not
only of aggression against friend.
ly Republic, but is unprecedented
on the part Of this country and n
uSurpatiOn of authority that is not
vested in the President. He not
only violated the laws OF neutrality,
but encouraged the secession of
Panama, acknowledged its indie.
prndencc before it had established
Il government, and virtually de
clarcd war against Colombia by
sending warshipS and marines to
guard her coats and streams to in.
timidatc and prevent ner from co.
ercing Panama back to its lawful
allegiance and exercising her au.
thOrity over that State. But for
the strong commercial influence
back of the canal project, the greed
OF which justiliies any means to
the ends to be obtained, and which
appears to permeate all parties
alike, the whole disgraceful pro.
ceeding might be defeated in the
Senate; MS it is, there is n strong
opposition to ratifying the Admin.
istration's treaty with Panama and
the whole affair promises to be
well aired before the country.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
ZEAL OUTSTRIPPING FACTS,

The Pennington Progress is 50
Jealous in its partisaEShip for Hnr.
~ b. llawcs, and so jnundiccd in
lis prejudice against Joseph W.
Folk, whose carucstness in the
pursuit and prosecution of bOOdlers
have brought him prominently
before the people as candidate
for Governor, that in its issue of
the Sd inst, without rhyme or
reason, it jumped all over Elder
+ NJ. Richmond, pastor of the
Fayette Christian Church, because
he made a few speeches common
datory of Mr., Folk last summer
during his vacation from the pull.
pit. 1t accuses him in substance
of having been bought or bribed
to do this, and Mr.. Folk of seduc.
ing him from the paths of right
eousness and of tempting him to
violate his calling rs a minister of
the Gospel, besides saying good
deal more that it would be difficult
for it to substantiate.
But it is not our purpose in re.
ferring to the article to defend
Elder Richmond; he needs no de-
Tense among his brethren and those
who know him. Our purpose is to
take exceptions to another part of
the Progress diatribe, IN which it
misrepresents and does injustice to
the recognized organization OF the
Christian Church in this State.
We were satisfied when we read
the article that it was distorting
the truth, but refrained from say
ing anything about it until we
could make some inquiries of those
who knew more definitely the facts
in the premises. What the Pro-
gress said is this:
1.-The saddest and most deplorable
part of Richmonds political acts is yet
TO he mentioned. II was a source OF
great surprise that the Christian church
convention in session at Columbia last
September, representing more commun-
icants than any other church in the
state, should pass resolutions during its
last session endorsing Joseph ". Folk.
II was said at the time that most of the
older heads had left for home and now
it is easily explained. With the yonng
president and few other rash and in
discreet ministers managing affairs this
political trick carried"
Now, as a matter Of justice to
the State Convention ut Columbia,
it did not recommend Mr.. Folk as
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

Isn't tia it'll" strange. if HARRY
b. lIawcs, who is so urgently so
Letting himself to become Il raudi
date for Governor. is not playing d
stool-pigeon game, that he devote,
all his talent in attempting to dis.
credit Mr.. Folk. but has never q
dcrOgatory word for either of thu
other pronounced candidates fol
Governor, Mayor Reed and Judge
Guntt7 Is it because he think,
that the other two HsplrantS are
not in it, that Folks good
works and popularity are all that
stand between him and the coveted
plum, and he is cmuIating the
juvenile orchard piIfcrcr whose
sticks and rocks are always found
under the best apple tree
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24
FOLK Will SPEAK
At FLAT RIVER
Tuesday N|g|L. Dec Y

The committees aud delegation
of citizens will meet Mr.. Folk with
Il special ear of tn" Southern Mis-
souri, railroad at Bismarck, and con
dutt him to Flat River Arrange
mcuts have been made for IL large
crowd, and it is expected that peo-
pie from all parts of this county
and adjoining counties will be on
hand to greet the popular st. Louis
Circuit Attorney aud candidate for
the Democratic nomination for
Governor. The following commit
tees have been named:
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-24

rsaHzssnnuussunn.sn-A.sa.n
L candidate for Governor. hut
adopted a resolution favOring civic
righteousness and endorsing Mr..
Folks official conduct in prose
cutting vlOlaters of the law; and
this resolution was not clandes.
timely sncaked through the conven.
ton, as the Progress intimates, by
the young president and n few
other rash and indiscreet ministers
managing affairs, - after most OF
the older heads had left for home. y
We have it from one of the most
earnest aud cOnsecrated ministers
Of the Christian Church, whose
good work is recognized by his
brethren all over the State, both
clerical and lay, and who was
present in the convention at the
time, that the resolution was
adopted among the first business
transacted at the morning session
Of the last day, when the attend.
ancr was larger than ut any other
time of the convention.
Nor was this without precedent.
The Columbia Convention simply
supplemented the action of another
convention of the Christian Church.
The State SUNDAY School Convcn
ton Of the Christian Church,
winch met at Joplin IL few months
earlier, passed a similar resolution.
Was that also Il political trick
managed by a young president
and few other rash and indis-
erect ministcrs3' We think not,
for if our memory is not at fault,
that venerable, consecrated minis
ter, Elder j. II Garrison, editor Of
the Christian Evangelist, was there
conserving to this political trick. y
These resolutions did not urge
Mr.. Folk as Il candidate for Gov
crnor; they simply endorsed him
in mn earnest aud sincere way for
what he had done, was doing and
is still doing, to rid the State Of
political corruption. Why should
not Christian people, and those
outside the Church even, who love
purity and honesty in public as
well rs private life, commend Mr..
Folk But we find profcSscd
Christians--only a few we are glad
to say-who, instead of doing this,
ARE cudcavoring to hlackcn his rep.
Iutation, djscrcdit his sincerity and
make him out rs bad us or worst
than the bOodlcrs whom the grand
iuics have indicted aud he is en .
dcavorlng under most trying cir.
cumstanccs to convict.
The Progress in the same nrti
Gle, with IN air Of unbiased fairness
and concern lest the Church GO
wrong, proclaims that both its cdi =
tors are members of the Christian
Church, but it looks as if their
zeal for Harry llawcs and his po-
litical methods is just triiIc
greater thnn it is for their Church,
when they thus distort the action
of n body of representative del
cgatcs Of that Church in order to
open up a way to asperse the char
actcr of Mr.. Folk and to try to
make little capital for Editor
Gost' S present political employer,
Harry Is. llawes-a man who has
the support III his gubernatorial
of Ed Butler and all
the other big and little boodlers of
st. Louis.