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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-11

holding his head in chancery firmly
under his arm, he punished him heay-
lily and systematically from his chin
down to his waist line. jerks groaned
as each blow was delivered.
II can break every bone in your
body" yelled Smith; do you believe it,
or do you want me to prove it?,
Lord. mol" screamed jerks II be-
lieve it. Help, help, help!" Up to this
juncture the spectators had stood SPELL
bound. Even the mate was aghaSt.
This was something he was not looking
for. Suddenly, however, he came to
his senses.
Catching one of the more faithful
members Of the crew by the arm he
pulled him forward to the rescue. ST.
simultaneously they rushed upon Con-
stitutional Smith.
'Whoop!" yelled Smith, come on
the whole gang-come on
Catching Capt. jerks by his shout
ders he lifted him suddenly into the
air and swung him about his head. At
the first swing he aimed for the mates
ear, and his aim was good. The mate
went down. The other man followed
suit. The strong arm man charged
upon the crowd and felled another man
who was coming to the rescue. The
crowd retreated before the onslaught.
Smith, with louder whooper than be-
fore, swung jerks about his head twice
Or thrice and slung him heavily into
the midst of the frightened crew. The
crew scattered right and left. jerks
slid for thirty feet along the deck head
foremost. Smith, seeing that the mate
and his companion were about to re-
vive, went back and finished them. 1t
took but a few seconds to do this in
style. Smith stood up and waved his
hand.
I'm the captain of this boat" he
yelled in triumph, '1et every man come
forward and swear allegiance to me.
I'm the captain of the Sarah Margaret
and my name is Constitutional Smith,"
They came forward to a man. Most
of them were in sympathy with him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-11

from his mouth. 1t was no longer a
question of science and rule and rote-
1t was simply question of going in to
win. Before him was jerks, clawing,
biting, kicking and lunging at him.
Smith made no attempt to dodge him.
He simply stretched out his long right
Then, holding him almost at arms
length, he hammered blow after blow
Of his left into jerks face. Not
enough, however, to render him un-
conscious.
"Oh!" walled jerks. stop it, stop it.,
stop it!''
Smith did stop that particular meth
cd. He drew jerks toward him, and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-11

But he had been watching the crew for
several days and he picked out two or
three suspicious characters and had
them bound. They were probably the
henchmen Of Capt. jerks. Then he
had jerks and his mate and the other
combatant placed in irons and left
upon the deck where they could be
watched.
Two hours later all hands had a
feast on deck. A rude table was con-
structed Of some pfanks and around the
outside were placed the viands. The
new captain was blowing the crowd at
the expense Of the ship. To make the
feast all the more suggestive, the I'M
conscious form of Capt. jerks was lift
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-11

IA SUDDEN light dawned on Smith.
I'm There was something amiss. he
IN knew not what. But one thing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-11
HERE IS THE LIST OF PRIZES

For the nearest correct estimate 100000
,,d guess es 49, 100000
FOR the third nearest correct estimate or
rd guess es ...........:........ 100000
For the fourth nearest correct estimate or
zd guess ess s;,, .........:.:...:..... 10000
Ed guess sss :;:; 10000
zd guess tss n 10000
sa gu fss 81 $50 each 10000
,I gue e s25 each 10000
pd gue tss ,o SIS each $4,000
For the 100 next nearest correct estimates or
rd gu e $40 each 100000
suesses. s. each ........................ $4,000
4sz prizes amounting to 100000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-11
In addition to the foregoing prizes the following
SPECIAL PRIZES FOR EARLY ESTIMATES viii be Maid;

For the nearest correct guess received be-
lore Juiy/ Isl $4,000
For the nearest correct guess received on or
For after ta July LIST and before July 18th
after July 18th and before August 1st 60oe0
For the nearest correct guess received on or
For sitter t August list and before August 18th 10000
M after t August 18th and before Sept 1st. 10000
~ after 1 Sept LIST and before Sept, 18th. sooee
os after ter Sept 18th and before Oct lst.. 10000
after Oct LIST and before Oct. 1bth.... 10000
Total 500 prizes. amounting 10000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-11
Second Prize
$4,000
Of

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

j. 3. House Of the Topeks Capital
thus writes OF Senator Burton and the
convention; The story went out from
Chicago to some Of the Eastern papers
that Senator Burton was snubbed at
Chicsgo--that bis old associates re.
fused to recognize him. II the state
nent was true very few people found
1t out. This writer has no means Of
knowing how Burton's confreres in
the senate received him. He wasn't
in the society OF senators agreat deal.
But Burton had the good sense and
the good taste to make himself In
conspicuous. He did not hang around
the Hobbies Of the principal hotels,
and so far as his outward demeanor
was concerned he might have q quiet
spectator unknown to politics, attend.
ing bis first convention. He came to
Kansas headquarters only OCCASION
ally. but when he did come the dele.
gates and visitors treated him with
consideration. And this should be set
down on Burton's side Of the ledger:
his demeaner and bearing were o
credit to him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

The unanimity with which the Re-
publican national convention nomi-
mated candidates for president and
vice president Is ample evidence Of
the harmony that exists in the party
and Of the sentiment In favor OF
continuation Of President Roosevelt's
administration existing among the
people. Whatever politicians may
wish or however they may scheme,
they are keenly appreciative Of the
demand Of their constituents when SO
unanimous an opinion exists as that
In favor of Roosevelt.
The candidate for vice president Ia
Of a different type from the president
he Is cool, calm, conservative. He Ia
man who has won the hearty and
enthusiastic friendship Of the people
OF bis state in almost the same meas
ure as has Roosevelt that Of the ma
ton. Senator Fairbanks doomed 80
much above the other candidates that
without his saying a word, without
his giving an interview, without any
machine or any strife he was chosen
unanimously.
The ticket is one that will commend
itself to the people Of the nation. 1t
is headed by two men who are re.
spected and trusted, 1t stands on a
platform that means continuation
Of prosperity and will be elected by the
largest majority given any national
ticket in 40 years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
Republican Platform on Protection.

0opuUllChu 1l6tAVIm VI 3IVtoCtAVu'
Tariff reformers can get little com.
fort out Of the Republican tariff plank.
1t reads:
"Protection which guards and de-
velops our industries 10 q cardinal
policy Of the Republican party. The
measure Of protection should always
at least equal the difference in the
cost Of production OF home and abroad.
1--WE insist upon the maintenance
Of the principles Of protection, and
therefore rates Of duty should be re-
adjusted only when conditions have
SO changed that the public interest
demands their alteration, but this
work cannot safely be committed to
any other hands than those Of the Re-
publican party.
ITO intrust 1t to the Democratic
party is to invite disaster. Whether,
as in 1892, the Democratic party de-
clared the protective tariff unconsti-
tutional, or whether 1t deman DIS tariff
reform or tariff revision, its real OBJ
ject is always the destruction of the
protective system. However, spe-
cious the name, the purpose is ever
the same. A Democratic tariff has
always been followed by business ad-
versity; Republican tariff by bust
ness prosperity. To a Republican
congress and Republican president
this great question can be safely in
trusted. When the only free trade
country among the great nations
agitates a return to protection the
chief protective country should not
falter in maintaining it,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
Agricultural Education.

The movement to secure an agri
cultural education through the public
schools Of the country is steadily
increasing and from time to tint
maniiests itself through unusua
channels. At the recent convention
OF the Travellers Protective associa'
ton at Springfield, ILL.,, addresses
we're made on this subject and the
association voted to present the mat.
ter before the National Educational
association at Its coming annual con-
vention at St. Louis.
The Travellers association passed q
comprehensive resolution setting
forth that the stability Of our social
and business conditions and the pre-
vention Of recurring periods Of trade
depression require that the balance
Of our population should be main
tanned on the Land as independent
home owners and producers from the
soil and that ways should be found
and carried out for placing upon the
land all unemployed labor and trans
forming every "out-ot'work" into the
owner Of home on the land from
which he can at all times get COM
Portable living with his own labor.
1t was set forth that the entire Amer
lean educational system should be
so remodeled as to induce every child
to be a lover Of nature and Of the
country and to train him toward the
land as source OF livelihood rather
than away from it; that children
should be taught to farm as they are
now taught in France and Denmark
in the public schools and that farm
training schools should be established
by county, municipal, state, and ma
tional governments.
The resolution further called atten-
ton to the great remaining public
domain in the west as by far the
most valuable asset of this nation
which will furnish an outlet for our
surplus labor during this and coming
generations, urging that it be reserved
for real home builders who will farm
1t In small tracts.
The association appointed perma-
nent committee on education, irriga-
lion, forestry and land. with q mem
Der from each state and territory to
,Arry out the idea Of this resolution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
Did Not Pay the Farmers.

Over in Morris county the farmers
have been thoroughly canvassed by
statesmen for gocery houses in Kansas
City and the Republican tells how it
came out: ave regret to note that
number Of our best farmers we're
worked into good sized orders for
groceries by a Kansas City house
whose sacks of sugar weigh forty
three pounds. We are sorry indeed
that these farmers nave allowed them
selves to be gulled by the travelling
grocery house as we are confident that
they can buy much cheaper at home
and from merchants who the year
around favored them. We know that
some Of these parties have asked for
local tavors and received them, and
then to go and send off for their gro
ceries is more than we can UNDER
stand. The Kansas City man does
not pay any taxes here, neither does
he help keep up the schools or
churches, and he never is your friend
if one Of your family is sick nor never
attends funeral Of any Of your rela-
tives; all he is out doing is grating
for your trade and gives you the horse
laugh after he is out Of your sight
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
Secretary Paul Morton.

The appointment Of Paul Morton tc
be secretary of the navy is most
interesting to Kansans. MIR. Morton
is well known in Kansas and only re.
Gently made tour of the state for the
purpose Of meeting shippers who are
patrons Of the Atchison, Topeka 6
Santa Fe of which he is vice-president.
One of his stops was Abilene and he
was royalty entertained by the
businessmen here. Mr.. Morton is q
Nebraskan and son Of j. Sterling Nor
ton, secretary Of agriculture in Cleve-
lands last cabinet and was himself q
Democrat until 1900. He began life
in minor capacity in the freight traf-
fic department Of the Santa Fe and
rose by successive stages through the
freight department to the headship Of
the traffic department, for several
years past having been one Of the
vice presidents Of the road. Joy Nor
ton, heavily interested in the salt in
dustry Of Hutchinson, is q brother.
Paul Morton was a personal friend
OF Roosevelt's long before be became
president. When Roosevelt came
West to meet his Rough Riders" for
the first time in reunion he was the
guest of Mr.. Mortar and travelled in
the latter's private car. This was be-
fore Roosevelt's nomination for vice.
presidentin Philadelphia in 1900. In
his subsequent trips West Mr.. Morton
was nearly always q member of the
Roosevelt party and his selection for
his present post WIS largely q person
al one on the part Of the president:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

A Chicago minister, Rev. Mr.. De
long, has evolved this elaborate re-
form scheme: II thiuk every church
should establish g home mending So
ciety, whose duty will be to act as
peacemAker in all disputes in families
in the vicinity Of the church. II .
father and mother disagree and are in
imminent danger Of separating, let =
member Of the home msuding society
call at the home Of the family and
preserve the home. II parent can
not get along with q child, and the
dispute threatens the security Of the
home. let the society step in and offer
Its services in bringing about peace.
We would like to be around when be
begins operations on the first quarrei-
some family. About three minutes
liter Mr.. Dslong butted In he would
De kicked down the iront steps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
Tho Campaigns Issue.

In the campaign the Roosevelt issu
will probably be subdivided in tn
following manner:
l. Roosevelts personality-Hil
honesty, his fearlessness, his virility
2. The Roosevelt administration
at home-The settlement Of the coal
strike, reciprocity with Cuba, the
Northern Securities case, the post
Office prosecutions, the increase in the
navy, the extension Of seli-govern-
ment 10 the Philippines.
5. The Roosevelt administration
abroad-The astute management OF
the Venezuela case, which caused the
withdrawal OF Great Britain, Ger
many, and Italy from Venezuela and
the strengthening Of the Monroe doc
trine; the opening Of three ports In
China and Corea to American trade
in the face OF the most skilliul and
adroit diplomacy Of Russia, Germany
and France; the peaceful settlement
Of the Alaskan boundary question,
the American claim being sustained;
the ratification OF the Panama canal
treaty, and the practical beginning Of
work on the great ditch.
Since 1t lie probable that the fore
going record will appeal strongly to
The gratitude and pride Of the average
American, the Democrats do not seem
10 display the greatest political wis
iom in choosing 1t as the Issue Of the
'ampaign. Perhaps, however, they
ire making 3 virtue Of necessity,
ealising that II they do not vOIun-
arily make the Roosevelt adminiStra-
Ion their issue the Republicans viii
orcs that issue upon them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

The old question about whether thu
constitutional amendments started BY
the last legislation shall be submitted
to the people this fall is up for dis
cussion again. A clerk who wasn't
on to his job, and none Of the clerks
seems to have been ON to his job,
neglected to make the proper records
In the house and senate journals
about the three amendments, and
some Of the politicians claim that the
amendments cannot be submitted be-
cause Of the defects in the journals.
The supreme court has said that the
failure Of clerk to perform his duties
shall not invalidate an act OF the leg
islature. The three amendments up-
der discussion ara: First. to elect
the state printer BY the people; sec
ond, to try 8 criminal case in any
county in the district; third. to per-
nit the governor to veto any part Of
, bill submitted to him without hav-
ng to veto the entire measure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
Where Were the Kansas Patriotsp

A few weeks ago the Leland Bailey
machine members were filing the
circumambient atmosphere Of Kansas
with their lusty protestations Of their
absorbing love for Roosevelt. They
posed as The only and original true
blue, dyed in the wool, blown In the
bottle friends OF the president. All
others were declared to be interlopers
and hangers on and but for their own
efforts 1t was announced that Kansas
would probably vote for some one
else.
The convention has been held.
How many Of these great lovers Of
Roosevelt were PRESENT. About 500
Kansans were at the convention and
only three machine men were among
them. One OF these happened to be
In Chicago on business; one got pass
and wanted to use 1t and the other
seems to have gone because he wanted
TO. But where were Bailey, Long,
Albaugh, Leland, Allen, White.
Pringle, etc., etc., Saving wood at
nome.
Have they forgotten their loud cries
II love for the PRESIDENT Have they
orgotten that they alone stand be-
ween him and certain deieati
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Topeka kicks because Governor
Taft charged SIG railroad fare when
he came there to make q speech.
There is some joke in this, and To-
peka would like to find out about it.
Every dinky little clerk in Topeka
rides on a pass, and Topeka can't for
the life Of her see where Taft worked
that $1l6 in.-[Lawreucs Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

We gather from a ladylike an.
nouncement In the Democrat that
while that paper will be uuquestion-
ably Democratic 1t will support about
whom 1t dArned pleases.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

What the Republican convention
needed was a stout lunged man to
arise on Tuesday afternoon and cay:
"a move that we nominate Roosevelt
and Fairbanks, adopt the platform
that has been prepared and adjourn. +"
He would have carried the day,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Lawrence Gasette: When the poet
spoke about rare June day, possibly
he did not have in mind q June day
that was 50 raw that q furnace fire
was needed to warm u up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

I'd Hoch says. all people will support me,
probably for his rough handed manner in
which he rode over the populists In 1885,
News.
Yes, a man frequently is loved for
the enemies be has made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

1t lisa difficult job for the Demo
cratic papers to reconcile their state
ments that there is no enthusiasm
for Roosevelt" with the fact that
everybody seems to be for him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

1t Is going to be hard work next
Monday to convince a good many
farmers that the racket ola frecracker
10 as attractive as the hum Of q self
binder,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Wouldn't 1t be delightful to see
the Democrats and Prohibitionists
unite on Miles for presldent-a rock
and rye combination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Republican caucuses and conven-
tons will lack some Of their usual
interest with Uncle David Huggins
abSentirom them. There was always
one member who had opinions Of bis
own and bad no hesltanoy about en-
pressing them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Dowie ought to stay away. There
is grief enough in this country now
without having him back again to
raise cain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Speaker Cannon is going abroad.
1t will be the first time anyone has
known Uncle Joe to be "at sea-"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Mr.. Bryan does not like the Repub-
lican platform. Somehow we sus-
pected all along that be wouldn't.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Secretary Morton might run war
vessel up the Arkansas to keep Colo
RADIOS miners of the Kansas grass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

The associated press reporter on
the Yalu 10 dead Of fever. He was a.
much = martyr ss any leader Of troops.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

The wind 10 out Of Santos Duuout's
airship but the Oonvsntion next
month viii supply plenty more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

There is hope for the Democrats
after all. II they can carry IS Re-
publican states they can win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
COUNTY TICKET.
The official Republican campaign

song:
Mister Roosevelt leads the way
Fairbanks we will name today
What's the use of having fuss
Let's all make 1t Imam ee-m uss.
Hur-rah- ah-rah boom de ay
Hur-rah-rah- rah- boom deay
Roosevelt and Fairbanks are o. X.
Hur-rah-rah- rah boom de ay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

Senator Burton'I reservoir scheme
to catch this years. rainfall would be
Q daisy. 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
T0DAY'S MARKET REPORTS.
Chicago and Kansas City Prices for
Grain, Etc.
Furnished by @. T. Estes

Furnished by O. 7. Estes.
The range OF prices Of grain and
provisions in Chicago today was as
follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30
THURSDAY. JUNE 80, 1904.
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
For President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
OF New York.
For Vice President,
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS
OF Indiana.

Dor presidential electors-J. N. johnson,
Alpheus Lane, W. O. Robinson, James r
Henderson. A. :B. Peters, George H. Hunter.
Pearl Upton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-30

raise cain
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-04-29
Curiosity of SOInaIiFnnd Women.

An English lady travelling with her
husband In Somaliland writes: I'VE
were honored by visit from the wife.
infant and mother of the chief Of a
neighboring zareba. They had never
seen any European women before and
came to see what a mem-sahib was
like They examined everything. from
my hairbrushes to my boots. and were
especially charmed with my big pith
sun hat With some hesitation they
asked if l would mind letting down
my hair Ones coiffure il camp is
very simple, and the removal of few
halrpins gratified their curiosity. Then
they pressed Cam, my maid, who has
short curly hair, to do the same. We
had to give up all explanation at the
difference, and finally they accepted
the ayah's theory that long and short
hair was the English distinction be-
tween married women and maids and
that when Cam married she would
grow her hair long. The Somali wOm-
an has her hair-or, rather, curly wool
dressed only twice in her life, once
when it is plated in myriads of tiny
plaits no thicker than Irvine, and once
again when she marries, when it Is
inclosed in blue bag"