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Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
THE FOOLS VERDICT.
The Wise Judgment That Was Deliv-
cred by Simple Seyny Jean.

The Wise judgment That Was Deliv.
cred by Simple Seyny Jean.
Here is story which has gone the
rounds of three and half centuries. It
has been credited to many writer's, but
was first told by Rabelais:
In Paris at roast meat cookery Of
the Petit Chastelet certain hungry
porter was eating his bread and at the
same time shifting the reek and steam
from fat goose which was being
turned on spit before great fire,
thereby gaining savory accompaniment
to his dry ration.
He ate very slowly that he might en-
Joy the reeking, smoking SAVIOR as long
as possible, and when his penny loaf
had been consumed he attempted to de-
part. But the cook was not Of that
mind. The master of the shop laid
hold upon him by the gorget, demand.
ing pay for the smoke and steam Of
the roast goose. The porter demurred.
The cook claimed that a portion Of the
meal had clearly been made from the
SAVIOR shifted up and swallowed.
~ CuduC0u Willie Tie ulSCuSSlOu was
going on that Seyny Jean, the fool,
entered the shop, and the matter was
referred to him.
'Wilt thou submit to the judgment
OF this good citizen?' asked the cook.
"Aye, by the blood of the goose, that
WILL" answered the porter.
The story was then told and the case
argued. The fool listened attentively,
and in the end he asked the porter to
let him take two pieces of his money.
The poor man drew from his fob two
pieces Of copper. seyny Jean took
them and jingled them awhile between
his two hands and then gave them
back whence he had received them Then
to the cook he said: '"The porter did
smell Of thy goose, and thou hast heard
the Jingle of his money. Thou hast
thy goose intact, he hath his money, as
seemeth to me right and proper. And
now this court doth decree further
that every one go about his own busi-
ness lest we have too many fools
among u.s.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
Plans Nearly Completed.

The Fargo public building plans and
specifications are nearly completed by
the federal treasury department and
the supervising architect expects to
put the work on the market Feb; /.
Senator McCumber recently called
at the war department and recon-
mended that portion of the lump ap-
preparation made by congress for
the improvement Of rivers in the
United States be used for the re-
moval of snags and the deepening of
the channel of the Upper Missouri
and Yellowstone rivers. The COM
merce on these streams In North Da.
kota and Montana has increased
greatly during the past few years. The
navigation of the river is Of the great
est Importance to the shippers of
wheat as they are able to obtain much
lower rates by water than by rail.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30

90 last week pursuant to call issued
by Mayor Wall. In many respects the
meeting was noteworthy, but the har-
mony which prevailed was especially
noticeable feature. On all points
the officials were agreed and that much
good will result from the meeting
there can be little doubt. Mayor Duis
OF Grand Forks was chairman of the
meeting. All the subjects discussed
related to municipal government and
changes in several existing laws were
advocated.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
WIll Attend inaugural Ball.

Fargoans have arranged for a spe-
cial train to Bismarck to attend the
inaugural ball. One of the Fargo
orchestras will furnish the music.
About fifty Fargo society people will
attend, and arrangements are being
made to pick up some society people
at Casselton, Valley City and James
town. The social features of the next
administration are expected to be
the most lively since statehood.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
Aqed Woman Found Dead.

Mrs. E. w. Morse, aged seventy
five years, was found dead at her home
in Wild Rice, ten miles south of Far
20. One son is an attorney in Chi
cago and another is agent for the
Deere-Webber company in Minneapo-
lis. Her husband, well-known drug
gist, died three years ago.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
Advocate Changes.

That the cities and towns in North
Dakota demand additional legislation
Was made evident at the meeting OF
mayors and city attorneys held in Far.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
Pinned Down by Oil Tank.

Frank Mcpherson, the Grafton man.
ager of the Standard Oil company, was
pinned beneath an oil tank which fell
upon him after he was thrown from
his wagon by a sudden lurch of the
vehicle A farmer found him several
hours later and released him. Nc
Pherson was almost frozen. His in
juries and the exposure he suffered
will likely result in his death.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
Convicted in Ten Minutes.

It took the jury ten minutes to de-
eide that James Maher was guilty of
attempting to burglarize the Sullivan
jewelry store at Fargo. Maher was ar
rested in Duluth about year ago on
a criminal charge, but played the in
sanity racket and was sent to Fergus
Falls asylum, from where he escaped
and went to Fargo.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
Into Congressional Districts.

There appears to be we'll defined
movement on foot to divide North
Dakota into congressional districts.
That bill providing for the division
will be introduced at the next session
of the legislature there can now be
but little doubt and those favoring the
measure are confident that it will be
passed.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
IRVING NO POLITICIAN.
Surprise Of the Author at Receiving
Public Position.


Public Position.
President Andrew Jackson in 1929
appointed Washington Irving secretary
Of the American legation at London.
This yielded salary Of $4,000. Irving
was at the Alhambra in Spain when
Colonel Thomas Aspinwall, United
States consul at London, sent him Of
fetal advice Of his appointment. Irv-
ing replied in the following letter:
Alhambra, July %, 1929.
My Dear Colonel-I have Just been sur
prised by tidings Of my appointment as
secretary Of legation at London. an Of
dce as unexpected as unasked for by me
as that OF pope at Rome. 1t has been
equally unsolicited by my friends con-
TESS have felt great repugnance to enter
into the business and hustle of the world
and to lay myself under any restraint or
responsibility.
An offer like this breaks in upon the
quiet. retired literary life in which I
my Intimate friends, however, are unan-
imous in urging me to accept. and have
complied with their wishes.
! shall disengage myself, therefore, as
soon as possible from my occupations
and engagements in Spain and push for
London as rapidly as the hot weather Will
permit. I hope to eat an English beef
steak with you toward the end Of Au-
gust. You need not address any more let
ters to me to Spain after the receipt Of
this.
With kindest remembrances to Mrs. AS
pinwall and the young folks. for whom
shall endeavor to bring some marvellous
stories. am. my dear Aspinwall, yours
ever. WASHINGTON IRVING.
Martin Van Buren was secretary of
state and signed Irving's commission.
Probably he never would have been ap-
pointed secretary Of the legation II it
had not been for his older brother, John
T. Irving, Judge of the court of COM
mon pleas in New York city in 1929.
Washington Irving short time before
his appointment as secretary of lega-
ton had received $4,000 for his "Co-
lumbus." He Immediately invested it
In a steamboat enterprise and lost it.
Judge Irving thought it might be a
good thing If he had something in the
shape Of a regular income. and he used
his influence to have him appointed
secretary.-New York Tribune.
For Wet Feet.
Oakes Republican., 1904-12-30
Treasurer's Notice
to Taxpayers for 1904

1n pursuance Of law, I, d. c. Peek, treasurer
OF Dickey county, State of North Dakota do
hereby notify the tax payers thereof that the
each specific purpose for the year 1904 are cor
rectly stated in the following tables showing
the number of mills and tenths of mills levied
village, township and school district in said
county,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
Old Settlers Day at Abilene.

On Memorial Day, May sc, the old
settlers Of Abilene will unveil monu-
ment to the memory of Tom Smith,
the marshal of cowboy times who was
killed while on duty. Hon. T. c.
Henry Of Denver who was mayor Of
Abilene then and Hon. W. s. STAN.
baugh Of Fargo, North Dakota,
another former Dickinso nian, will make
addresses. The unwilling will be at
II a. m. at the cemetery in connec.
ton with the Memorial services; at 2
p. m. Mr.. Henry and Mr.. STAIN baugh
will speak in the Seelye theatre. In
the evening there will be an old set.
tlera' reunion and campfire at the
court room in which all the old
settlers Of the county are expected to
take part. Everybody is invited to
these exercises and the occasion
promises to be very interesting one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.

E. A. Plum left for Salem, Oregon
to reside.
Eta and Fred Strohm left To-
Carthage, Mo.
Mrs. II. Southworth Is home from
her visit In California.
G. A. Leonard, one Of Logan's pros
porous farmers, was shopping in the
city.
J. H. Wurtz, o capitalist Of Dawson,
Pa, IL visiting his brother south OIL
the city.
E. II. Kennedy and family Of Blue
Rapids are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
A. Sanders.
J. r. Hantz and G. G. Brown and
wife left to attend Dunkard conferences
at Carthage, Mo.
Charles Baldwin, . former Abilene
ite but now Of Caddua, COL, 10 visit
ing old friends here.
Mrs. W. s. Anderson and Mrs. q.
larger returned from . ten days Wis
IL at the Worlds Fair.
J. J. Cooper Is down from Las AMI
mas, Colo, to spend few days with
his brother, s. A. Cooper.
G. E. Shadinger and daughter
Gladys returned at noon from pleas
ant months visit in California.
Miss Minnie Smith is home for the
vacation. having taught school very
successfully at Hope the past year.
L. g. HumbargAr left for ST. Joe.
he Is connected with the Blue Valley
creamery at that place and likes the
work.
W. s. Stambaugh is here from Far
20, N. D. and will remain for week
or so. Everybody is glad to see
STAN.
Mrs. N. L. PAttison came In from
Independence where she . has been
her son and iS . guest at the
Rogers home.
John s. Kelley writes to I. s. Hal
am that he win be here on DeoorA-
ion day. John will b welcomed BY
many old friends here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
viii Give Fine Entertainment.

An entertainment on an elaborate
plan 10 being arranged for the benefit
Of the library. Two plays will b
presented forming grand double bill,
the whole to be interpreted by bright
specialties. The plays to be pre-.
scented are 1.-THE Bells" and 1.-THE
Open Gate."s No more popular play
has been written in the last half CEN
fury than "The Bells" 1t is the
drama on which the fame Of the great
est English speaking actor, Sir Henry
Irving, rests. The character Of
Matthias, the Burgomaster. first
brought this powerful actor into
prominence and It has been the main
story Of his success ever since. "The
Open Gate" 10 Q beautiful one act
comedy that has delighted the most
critical audiences in the largest the
atrical centers. The production will
be managed by Mr.. Clinton 3. Lloyd
and Everett E. Fowler. MIR. Lloyd
who will stage the plays is an actor
Of national reputation who has been
before the public for over 20 years.
The library board is to be congratu-
lated in having secured the services
Of Mr.. Lloyd who is passing through
from San Francisco on his way to
New York City. The part Of Matthias
will be In his hands and be will be
assisted BY Mr.. and Mrs. Wann. Mr..
SHREDDER and others Of Abilene's tai
ented people. The date Is set for
Tuesday, June 9TH. This will with |
out doubt be the event Of the season |
and . nice sum will be realized
Il for the home library.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
CONSULTATION FREE. CONSULTATION FREE.

N. G. Lightner and wife of Cleve'
land, Ohio, and Mrs. Archibald OIL
Kansas City, Mo-, came in this after
noon to visit relatives.
Schiller Suoke, formerly OF this
city but later OF South Bend, Ind.
stopped over between trains to visit
with his old employer, D. s. Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Southworth and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Cooper go to To-
peka next week to attend the COM
mencement Of the Sisters of Bethany.
Miss Elsie Southworth graduates.
s. W. Guist and family left for
Cherryvale where they will, reside.
Mr.. G. will open paint and wall
paper store there and his many
friends here wish him success.
A. W. Livingston, cashier Of the
State bank, has been given months
vacation and has gone to Colorado for
bis health and to look after business
interests. ]. A. Flack is taking his
place.
DR.. Charles Buck, who has pur-
chased DR.. Shelley's practice, Is in
the city. He was in the Montana
regiment In the Philippines and made
fine record Is q soldier. He will be
welcomed here.
Ernest Cryderman, Of the REFLEc.
TOR force for two years and one Of the
citys brightest young men, left for
St. Louis to take fine position in the
printing department Of the cores
pondence schools.
Howard Chitty Of the Mitchell lind.
Commercial is in the city renewing
old acquaintancss. Howard learned
the printers trade in Abilene eighteen
years ago and Is making q deserved
success Of his paper. He says Abb
lene has changed much since his So
journ here but be can recognize . few
old landmarks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
A Musical Evening.

The L. L. L. gave a musical pro-
gram at the home Of Mrs. ]. A. Young
Saturday evening. The oratorio OF
"The Creation" was the topic and
Rev. DR.. Blayney gave an address,
discussing its lessons and theme. H.
Illustrative music included solos by R.
L. Biggart, Mrs. Young. Mrs. Hiner;
trio, Miss Noble, Mr.. Biggart. Mr..
Towner; double quartete, Mrs. Young,
Misses Noble, Peters Lower, Messrs.
Malott, Biggart, Ellison and Towner.
Lunch was served and the evening
was greatly enjoyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
PADILLA's REMEMBRANCE.
Monument Is Almost Ready for Erec'
ton at Herington.

HERINGToN, May 2S.-J. V. Browei
Of St. Paul, Minn., president Of thu
Quivera Historical society, has mott
fed the executive committee Of the
society in this state that the big
granite monument which he had pur.
chased for the purpose Of having II
erected to the memory Of Juan de
Padilla, the friar who accompanied
the Coronado expedition, and who
was killed in 1912, was completed,
and that it would be shipped west as
soon as arrangements we're made for
It's erection. The monument will be
twenty'three feet high. 1t consists
Of granite obelisk mounted on gran
lite die and granite base.
The society proposes to erect this
monument at or near Heriugton,
where Padilla is supposed to have
been killed by Indians the year after
Coronado returned to Mexico. The
monument is for the purpose Of COM
memorating the fact that Padilla was
the first Christian martyr in the new
world. He had remained 9 year In
this part Of the country for the pur-
pose OF outstanding the Indians.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
WAS A CLOSE RACE.
Favor and Huffman Ran Close in the
Town.

The Republican primaries yesterday
made a close race for the candidates
for sheriff, John B. Favor and G. G
Huffman, beth Of whom having lived
in the city for many years had lots o.
friends. In the round up Favor goI
the more delegates and Hoffman one
more vote than his opponent.
The vote in detail was: First ward,
Favor "A, Huffman So, Davis 2; Sec
ond, Favor 80, Huffman rs; Third,
Favor so, Huffman So; Fourth, Favor
AZ, Huffman AZ. Favor gets ID dele
gates out OF the town, Huffman IL.
Favor has Hope, Banner, Sand Springs,
Holland, Hayes, Flora. Huffman has
Grant and Buckeye.
Harrington, Enterprise, Liberty and
Solomon are uninstructed.
The probate judge race is yet an
open one. Anderson carried the 1st,
End and 4th wards; Rankin 3rd.
Anderson has Sand Springs. Brink
man Hope and other precincts 10 that
vicinity. Rankin has Solomon, Chap
man and Buckeye.
The city's vote was: LIST, Anderson
45, Rankin 81, Brinkman s; End, Ander
son 81, Rankin 40, Brinkman 1; Sd,
Anderson A., Rankin 60, Brinkman s;
4th, Anderson 46, Rankin A, Brink
man 4.
For county commissioner Peterson
carried the 4th and Sd wards, Dyer
1st and End. Peterson has Enter
prise, Detroit and probably Liberty
and Logan, which will give him th
necessary majority.
First, Peterson Is, Dyer so, Har-
mon ~; End, Peterson IS, Dyer 81,
Harmon II; Srd, Peterson So; Dyer |
4S. Harmon 4; 4th, Peterson 50, Dyer
"a, Harmon 9.
II takes 29 votes to nominate for
commissioner; rs to nominate for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26

After the last new patient is accepted sew.
eral weeks will be devoted to the completion
Of the courses Of all patients. Prof Larsons
assistant, Prot. W. F. Wells will give part
of the treatments Of all patients.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
ni.d At the Asrlum.

A telegram from Topeka today an.
nouncsd the death Of Geo. Amss Of
North Dickinson. he was sent to the
asylum about . year ago. Funeral
services win be held ct Bethel church
tomorrow afternoon At O'Clock, con-
Quoted By Rev. John Sheets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
Judge or sheriff.

Juug0 UT BuoIIH'
Late reports this afternoon say
Peterson carried Newbern and that
Huffman carried Willowdale, Wheat
land and Newbern.
A number Of county precincts
have not been heard from and several
are uninstructed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
New Phones.

1l6-Mrs. r. w. Bushnell.
115-J. W. Howe.
122-Rob't. Korn, Res.
222-R. B. Briney, Res.
256-J. E. Livingston, Res.
S66-Dr. Gish, Office.
$780,. A. Flack, Res.
22l-Mrs. Anna Augustine.
RURAL LINES.
$3.50. Ball.
688-J. G. Ball.
695--M. g. Engle.
794-J. ]. Rickles.
Subscribers please cut out this list
and past in your directories, so that
1t may be kept up to date.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
REUEET REFLECTIONS.

Marriage license: Oscar Hanson,
Nellie Anderson, Enterprise.
Born, May 20, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer j. Folk. twins, boy and girl.
&C. @. Brown shipped two cars Of
fine hogs to Kansas City last night.
DIR. F. s. Blayney delivered the
com mencement day address at Hope
last night.
III. 5outhworth is putting down q
fine cement walk at his Office building
in :he Hodge block.
"A csblegram from Miss Florence
Gorden to her father says she landed
in England this morning.
John Graves Of Nodaway county.
Missouri, has purchased the A. Knapp
farm south of the river for IS, 800.
Seats for the Eighth grade exer-
cises and operetta will be on sale at
the Seelye theatre tomorrow morning,
20 cents downstairs, Is cents upstairs.
M. A. Davis has taken a position
as agent for the New York Life and
went to Solomon today to begin BUSH
ness. He is q hustler and will sue
coed.
&C. E. Shepherd Of Harrington will
bring suit against the Chicago Rock
Island Railroad Company for loss by
pasture fire caused by sparks from
one Of their trains.
-Eyler who has played ball here
started to pitch for Denver at Des
Moines yesterday, and had one Of his
fingers split open by hot liner in the
third inning. He will be out Of the
game for some time.
Henry Miller who for the last
eight years has been superintendent
Of the Creech ranch interests at Her.
ingtoh has accepted position in
Montana where he will become man.
ager Of large ranch at material in
crease in salary.
Abilene people returning from
the Worlds Fair say that it will be at
least a month yet before the fair is
ready. Workmen are busy every
where on the grounds, walks are un-
finished, only part Of the Pike shows
are ready for exhibition, some Of the
finest floral displays are as yet only
bare earth. They say the fair is big
md beautiful but those who can 60
out once would do well to wait awhile.
The boat, the Western Call, was
lot taken back to Beloit but was
fought by Quilting Brothers Of Enter
rise who will run it from Enterprise
o junction City. 1t formerly be-
onged at Beloit but was run down
he Solomon and Smoky Hill year
nd a half ago. 1t was intended to
axe it to Topeka but the owners
ould not get it over the dam when
he water was low nor under the
ridge when water was high. Ed
ranks took it overland to Enterprise.
holds about 12O people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
District Court.

The session Of district court today
was devoted to minor matters. Pier.
son W. RsIbsr was dismissed and q
new action begun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
aooialiata Neat Iuns 4.

The Socialists Of the county will
bold 8 county convention Saturday,
June 4, In the courtroom and will put
in nomination full county ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
For further information address

J. h. LION. W. P. A.,
Kansas City No.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-26
ChriSsman.M Matthews.

VuIlbbWAu- 1bttuvWbs
Married, At the Evangelical parson-
age, Saturday evening, May 81, Rev.
J. A. Spencer officiating, Mr.. Jesse
Matthews and Miss Lavina ChrissmAn,
both OF Abilene.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-26

I've been a voter good and true
For FIVE and forty year,
I've done what seems my part to do,
To vote the ticket clear.
My vote was challenged last
Saturday by a Popu-
list, who had no more right in a
Democratic Primary than a hog
has in heaven, and | venture the
assertion that there are not ten
good and true Democrats in Iron
county who will pledge to support
men whom they do not know any
thing about; for instance, what
good Democrat would support the
man who challenged my vote
Saturday, though he be a Demo-
cratic nominee by some hook or
crook, which some of our so called
Democrats are we'll versed in.
While the stars and stripes wave
over my head I will not soil my
liberty or honor by voting for an
unclean man, though you call him
Democrat. l will pledge to vote
the Democratic ticket straight if
you will pledge yourselves to
nominate only straight and true
men, who are honest, worthy and
well qualified, and not until then.
Everybody knows that elections
are bought and sold like cattle,
and what assurance has any man
that the nominee has not been
bought for a price?
Gentlemen, you can read me out
of the Democratic party if you like;
| will be a Democrat still as long
as the Lord gives me life and
liberty-what a sweet word liberty.
The Democratic principles are
right, but the Democratic party has
gone to worshipping idols and
made alliance with Baal.
And now those bold, new tangled ways
Are Coming all about,
And |, right in my later days,
Am fairly crowded out.
Yours, Truly,
LOUIS MILLER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-26
PERSONAL.

A. Rieke went to st. Louis Mon
day.
Will Gosney is home from Ark
ansas.
E. L. Dutton, of Brule, was in
Ironton Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews were here
from st. Louis the past week.
DR.. John Clark of Perryville at
tended his brothers funeral here
this week.
Mrs. Dora Curry of Blackwell
visited relatives in the Valley the
past week.
Judge Dining was in town Sat-
urday on his way to Reynolds
county court.
Judge Green was in town Tues
day on his way to Reynolds county
to attend court.
Miss Ruth Russell returned last
Wednesday from the Warrensberg
Normol school.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. w. Whitworth
and Miss Annie were here from
Bismarck this week.
DR.. Trauernicht and wife OF
Dexter visited relatives at Middle
brook the past week.
Mrs. Matte Francis and daught-
ers are attending the Worlds Fair
in st. Louis this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mann Ringo and
children are attending the Worlds
Fair in st. Louis this week.
j. 7. Baldwin and daughter, Miss
Media, attended the Grand Lodge
of Rebeccas in st. Louis last week.
Mrs. Belle Moser of Fort Dodge,
Iowa, many years ago a resident
of Ironton, is visiting old friends
here this week.