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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
Democracy and the Army.

Gen. Corbin recently made some
comments on the plapks in the Demo
cratic platform which calls, somewhat
vaguely, for reduction in army ex'
penditure "to a point historically
demonstrated to be safe and suffi-
Gent" Besides showing that the
army today is less in proportion to
the population than it was under
Washington. Adams, Jefferson or
Madison, he showed that almost all Of
the increase in army expenses is due
to progress in military invention and
military organization. A large share
is due to recent improvements in
arms and high explosives. Another
large shareis due to the more thor
ough education Of officers, another to
the expansion Of the hospital service,
the medical corps, the signal service
and other such branches which only
have to be named for their indispen-
sable character to be manifest. Then
there is the matter Of coast defense,
the best guns for which cost about
100000 apiece and single charge
for which costs $440. The fact is
that unless we went back to the an
cient organization and the discarded
arms Of forty years ago we could save
little on army expenses. 1t is q
choice between having no army at all
or the skeleton organization now
maintained. With conditions con-
stantly and rapidly changing there is
no such thing as point Historically
demonstrated to- be safe and suffi.
Gent" What is safe today is usually
outclassed tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
The Philippine Exhibit.

One of the best things the govern
msnt did in connection with the St.
Louis Fair was to bring several hum
dred Filipinos there and allow the
American people to see exactly what
kind of nations occupy our new DOM
inions, The Philippine Exposition
combines scientific interest for stu
dents politics, civilization, econom-
les and ethnology with populaI feat
ures which surpaSs in vital human
interest any Of the oriental groups
shown in other parts Of the grounds.
1t shows the grades in civilization
from the diminutive Negrito, who is
only step removed from the "miss-
ing link, )" through the dog.eating and
head-hunting Bontoc, and the Moro,
who Is now causing most Of the
trouble in the Islands, to the Scout
who is regular in the United States
army, and the Visayan, who weaves
fabrics Of great beauty. One has
only to visit these natives and swstch
their tribal dances, to study the men
and women at work, or witness a dog
feast to realize their primitive charac-
ter, and then to pass ON to the Con-
stabulary-the beginning Of the army
Of the Philippines Representatives Of
many tribes hostile to each other, but
brought together and harmonized by
the uniform they wear and the flag
they salute. ", 3o W
The Philippine Exposition was or
gained to show what has been done,
and what is being done ia the Islands.
tits an educational exhibit from be-
ginning to end and everyone who sees
1t praises its design and accomplish
ments. '' ", '.i
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

Judge Parker's suggestion that the
way to avoid instability and uncer.
tainty as a consequence Of tariff re-
vision is to permit sufficient period
between the enactment Of the revised
tariff law and its going into effect to
allow business to adjust itself to the
new conditions does not indicate that
deep and wids-sweeping comprehen-
sion Of vital public problems that q
diligent perussl Of a certain class Of
current literature led one to expect.
Just how the postponement Of the re-
ductions. increases and other modif-
cations decided on would operate to
do away with Instability and uncer.
tainty is not clear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

al don't know what you sentimental
Eastern fellows think about 1t, aud I
don't care. II l had 1t to do ever
again. I'd do Il just the same wiiy,
only I'd do tia d-i sight quicker. /"
This Is the sober second thought OF
Adit-Gsn. Sherman Bell, who COM
handed the Colorado hilitia during
the recent troubles at Cripple Greek.
that Gsa. Ben has IA him
The istaa Of which great men IRE
nsds aad proves hors ttr6nsly tHan
lid ever his sTOsllssl ssnis fu he
mining troubles that he Is the man
FOR bis job.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
Please Pass the Syrup.

Salina journal: Salina and Abilene
are neighbors and there is no reason
why the two towns should quarrel
and fight and there is no need for
their carrying razors or other weap-
ons. When Abilene celebrates the
Fourth Of July the people Of Salina go
there and have q good time and are
treated as guests by her hospitable
citizens, and when there is something
doing In Salina, Abilene comes and is
made welcome. Then between times
as neighbors they visit over the back
fence in their wrappers and borrow
of each other as good neighbors
should. There is no need of Jealous
backbiting between two such towns
rs Salina and Abilene and there is no
use for other towns TO try and stir up
trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

A Kansas paper calls attention to the fact
that there are no stories this year about
boys getting lost in cornfelds and climbing
stalks to get their bearings Good reason
healthy boy is taller than the average
Kansas corn stalk this year.-[Lawrence Ca
Zette.
1t is this kind OF a statement that
convinces us that Charlie Finch ought
to come out in.centrAl Kansas once In
a while and see real corn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

We gather from the frequency with
which advertisements Of lost money
are handed in that Abilene people
have q little more cash than they
know what TO do with. 7st
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
Marion record: h. r. Harbaug

Marion Record: Il. +. Harbaugh
of Sumner county, adiuster for the
State Hail association Of MCPHERSON,
was in town Monday, but found no
losses from hail in this county this
year. Mr.. Hsrbaugh represented
Sumner county in the legislature ia
1897 as q POpuliSt, but he is now for
Roosevelt Snd for ~. sa 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

The acute observer and noted cor
respondent, William n. Curtis. in
closing series Of eighty letters from
the Philippines to the Record Herald
says c'If the critics Of the admins
istration would BONE to, Manila and
see tor themselves What has been
done, what Is doing and what Is
planned for the improvement and
benefit Of these people, perhaps they
would be more reasonable in their
criticisms. To those who have hab-
itually attacked and condemned the
policy Of the governmental the Philip
pines II IL useless to appeal. Several
prominent men hsve done irreparAble
injustice to al concerned. and their
only excuse is detire to obtain polit-
ical advantages. in which they have
failed. Hohest men, who from ssnti.
mental or other reasons are demand.
Ing Independents or self government
Tor these iSlands. do not know what
they ask. Itthsy would spend few
weeks here Investigating conditions
md inquiring into the character aud
capacity Of the people. they would
'eser cease to regret the mistake they
iNs-stis = ttstiit 80
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
County High School Local ton.

The papers Of Chapman last week
devoted considerable space to the
REFLEcToR's item regarding the ex-
pense Of pupils attending the county
high school. 1t was shown by the
catalogue just issued that only two
pupils from Abilene attended the
school last year. while the tax paid
by this city was 1908. 1t was also
shown that Of ITO pupils in the school
Chapman, Noble township, Rinehart
and Hayes furnished 1Ol, all being
located within eight miles Of the
school. This OF course means that
the county high school is practically
Q local institution and while the en-
tire county is taxed for its support
about 80 per cent Of its pupils come
from within dozen miles OF the
school. The Chapman papers reply
that there is no reason for dissatisfac-
ton with the school because Of some
alleged "bargain" which bonds were
voted back in the SOS somewhere.
The fact is that no "bargain" Of any
kind existed. Itsimply happened that
railroad bonds and county high school
bonds were voted at the same cleo
ton but either would have carried
alone. The fact that only small
portion Of the county is taking ad-
vantage Of the school indicates that
it is not fulfilling the uses for which
it was instituted.
The only reason for sustaining
county high school is to give higher
education to the pupils of the country
schools and Of districts in which no
high schools maintained. II 1t fails
in supplying this need it is failure
as an educational institution for all
the county. The reply made by the
Chapman papers that the school lie
open and II the students do mot 20 it
is their fault is by no means con-
elusive. Location has everything to |
do with q school OF this character.
The people Of Dickinson county have
q tight to demand the location Of q
county Institution in such . place 90
shall be most convenient for every
one paying taxes to support the same.
Abilene sustains a high school Of
equal standing with that at Chapman
and 1t is unfair that II should pay
taxes to support two schools. The
'auie may be said Of Herington. Hope
md oil southwest Dlckinson have a
very difficult task In making "trip,
10 Chapman. II they drive ii means
twenty mile journey esch way. IT,,
hey 60 BY rail It means to change
'ars once or twice and occupy two
lays In travelling. 1t is the same
with northwest Dickinson
md in fact all parts Of the county ex-
ept along the line Of the Union Pc
i6c and within q short driving diI-
Ance Of OhapmAnl Pc 80 w
The only reason for the existence
9 county high scto,f IL that 1t
hall furnish higher sducation for the
hlldrsn Of all the county. AZ pres .
1T only 40 students are enrolled for
of32, 0Oo. Out Of q pop :,
Istion Of about 5000 in district No. !,
including Abilene are l4O pupils IN !, !,
10 high school here. It is evident
st the cOuntyiis not taking the fuil :
vantage IL should Of the codnly
Aool. Indeed the principal Gnds
necessary 70 travel for SsTstKi weeks
IN nsIghborhOOd 10 neigbbOrhoOd ~
amming lluP' siadsats. The biz
'chers employed and the 5000 Of,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

Q. =, hugh, our candidate for Judge of the
Eighth judicial district, is sure Of election.
-[Abilene Democrat.
Mrs. Bishop can get present Of o
nice silk dress from Elmer il she can
make that dream come true. D.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
Lawrenos Gazette, Governor Bale

Lawrence Gazette; Governor Bale,
smPloysda s'stass acCOuntan."sO Checl
thlngs up, aud put him on STATE
Treasurer Kelly's books. Ths figure
sharp could find nothing wrong. Then
Governor Bailey hired thS bstt export
be could findI snd an assistant for him,
and ordered than TO 60 TO work %
NE trsssarsrs lbooft. 10 Governor
Bailsy iin't dgAt IoHrsful iu'this Mat
ter be win give himself dsAa sway,
and prove thaths hes expended sever
Al thousands Of dBiIhrt Of TIE stats's
money In an effort 10 put Tom Kelly
IA : hole when there was 10 hole.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

The Good Roads movement seems
to have received a set back In Grant
township but everywhere else it is
moving on. s e...
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
COUNTY TICKET.

Booth TatkintOl Who has been IN
Indians p5IItios, has returned from
Rome With tie news that the Ansri-
e6ds in that city are sure PARKER 10
going to be elected. That settles Il.
The jig iluP.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

After September 1st the campaign
will be wide open and anybody who
wants to hire hall and elevate the
masses can do So. .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

1t is safe to say that there is not as
much hair apparent on the head Of
che Russian heir apparent as there is
on that Of his hairy parent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

The Kansas OilPrOdussEs have de-
cidsd not to drive the Standard out Of
business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25

A man died in Illinois yesterday
aged ia years. This leaves Grandpa
Gassaway the oldest man on earth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-08-25
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Of New York.
For Vice President,
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS
3. OF Indiana.

For presidential electors-J. N, Johnson
Alpheus Lane, W. O. Robinson, James X
Henderson, A. B. Peters, George H. Hunter
Pearl Upton.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
HAxwARDs REAL ESTATE.

Stanton Tract-sI5O to $3.50 per acre: from 4
20 so tracts
rolling land most Of IL can be farmed: fenced
and cross fenced. plenty OF wood and water: .
small houses; large barns and sheds: miles
from Haywards.
well watersd. abundant wood. fenced and cross
fenced large stock barns. sheds. dairy
house, stable: Broom house. with all modern
improvements; 80 acres in orchard: variety OF
fruit. mostly apples and cherries: miles from
Haywards: this Is model stock ranch and
must be seen to be appreciated rolling land.
$40 per acre. 80 acres-Another fine stock
ranch. fenced and cross fenced; abundant wood
and water: good buildings. 4 barns ? milk
houses, cheese factory. etc. rolling land: about
miles from Haywards.
S2O00-So acres: fenced and cross-fenced: s.
room house; barn: wood and water abundant;
fine little ranch: miles from Haywards: roll
$40 ooO-21s acres: hrst-class stock ranch:
barn; great abundance of wood and water.
small orchard; very desirable place: miles
from Hsywaros; rolling land
S65O0-12k acres; orchard, variety OF fruit.
but mostly cherries. apricots and prunes; sbun-
dance OF water; 5-room house; barn, chicken
houses and other outbuildings; 1 mile from
postofhcs-
ranch. half mile from Haywards.
S35O0-14l acres: house rooms; fenced In 3
fields: chicken-houses. coops, etc: good barn,
fun OF hay: plenty water; acres in gum trees;
half cash. balance at per cent; Ia miles from
sisoO-5 acres: house rooms: barn. chicken
houses etc: windmill, tank. tankhouse; plenty
Hsyuards; $500 cash, balance at per cent
1l20O-7 acres; house large rooms and pam
try. 6 chicken houses barn. windmill and
tank; plenty wood; water running through place
RhM1cE & STANTON. Real Estate and In
surance Haywsrds. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
FAIRvIEw PARK.

This hne property. dfided into 5o-foot lots
is being sold at 5000 per lot. Only a limited
number OF lots sold at this price which in
cludes all street work. cement walks and tree
planting; electric cars run on two sides Of
property: fine houses being erected Maps
and other information can be had at the foI
lowing places: On the grounds. at Sc corner
Sbattuck and Center St, Berkeley or at 421
California ST.. San Francisco
HOPKINS TERRACE.
Situated on the hills at North Berkeley.
reached by electric car line; $50 feet above the
bay; beautiful views. The cheapest choice
in Alameda County. Maps and other
information can be had from
JOS. J. MASON
Cor Shaftuck and Center ST. Berkeley
Or 421 California ST.. s. F.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
FRUITVALE ADY'T'SMNTS
FRu1TvALE REAL ESTATE.

TRUITVALE REAL ESTATE.
-
H. BARKMEYER, 1906 Fruitvale ave-. Fruit
vale. Cal. Tel. Brook 1121
s9OO-Reduced from $11O0: cottage of 3roons
and closets: lot 15x256: all fenced< xood
well and pump; terms 500 cash. balance
$40 per month; blocks from car line: /:
convenient to school.
$a50-Plain house of rooms: large lot 5Ox
265; extra good well and pump: blocks
from car line and 10 minutes walk to
local train: terms " desired.
S1SO0-Nsw cozy cottase of rooms and bath.
porcelain tub; electric lights and gas
sewer and city water one block from
school and electric car line: short blocks
from local train; terms $500 cash. balance
like rent.
$ie5o-Handsome cottage of rooms and bath
closets, pantry, gas. high basement: LOT
37:6x100: small barn and chicken house
flowers and fruit trees in bearing; blocks
from Fruitvaie station.
S3OO0-New modern 2-story house OF c rooms
bath: all the latest improvements: Iof
60xi25: high elevation: this place must
be seen To be appreciated Fer particulars
H. BARKMEyER. 1906 Fruitvale ave.
FruitvaIe. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
A HOME IN BERKELEY,

JUSTER & BAIRD.
$2550-New broom cottage; terms
S750-New broom cottage; terms
$2S50-New broom cottages; terms
S2S5O-7 rooms; house.
<3000-5-room cottage; convenient
$3Oo0-6-room house; near station
$3OO0-New Groom house; easy terms
$30O0-6-room cottage; North Berkeley.
S3150-6-room house; fine location.
$35C0-6-room house; close TO train.
S3500-S-room house; nice place.
$3150-6-room house; fine location
x3750-7-room house; bargain
$3715-7-room house, South Berkeley.
$4Ooo-S-room house; lot 10Ox125
s4250-0-room house; 5OxI35.
S450O-7-room house; North Berkeley
$4750-9-room house: east of Telegraph.
$4750-6-room house; North berkeley
S4S00-6-room house; Piedmont ave
We also have fine residence lots in all parts
of town. including the Fairview Park Tract
Hopkins Terrace. Berry Bangs.
JUSTER BAIRD, 2137 .Shattuck ave.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
BERKELEY.

Choice building lots, 50x130: cement walk;
nacadam street; near Key Route station;
terms.
s4OO0-9 rooms and stable; los IT. south
frontage, Golden Gate, Oakland; property
cost more than $4,000; snap; investigate this;
.1J00 down, balance to suit.
Delicatessen store; doing good business; liy-
5000 TO s35O0-New houses; near Key Route
station: terms
For rent-Two new flats; swell: 6 rooms; u
square OF Key Route station; $50; includes
water and we'll kept lawn
Office o0en to-day.
ISGREGG & HARRIS,
Dwight way,
NV. cor. Shattuck ave.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

A-$5 PER MONTH. S..
NO MORE: NO LESS,
Buys of those beautiful lots in West
Berkeley. s1T5 to S2c0 each. The cheapest
property across the bay; only so minutes tc
San Francsco; half hour trains; station on
the ground: round trip fare lOc a day.
Only $50 lots Tor sale; secure one or more
at Cnce; every lot must be sold TO close uI
partnership; If you ever expect to. invest in
good lot. growing neishborhood. do not
miss this chance; every one of these lots Is
worth $50 apiece; you buy them for $1I5
with only So cash per month
Send for maps and full particulass-
]. ". LAYMANCE.
e32 Market St; Bush S2s.
r. San Francisco. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
HERxELET HousEs 10 LETT.

FOR rent--In desirable resid nee section of
Berkeley. house of rooms porcelain bath,
storeroora: stable and chicken house: 3 blocks
from Bergman station. blocks from Berke-
ley and 6 from entrance to university: 2025
Virginia, St, between Shattuclx and MiIvia:
newly painted and papered throughout: rent
S35: will not be rented TO tenants who let
Housekeeping rooms. Apply 20 MONTGOMERY
St. room S San Francisco. or LITTLE &
woOLsEY. a110 shattuck ave. Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
REAL EsrArE-crrr-roR SALE.
CALIFORNIA

TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY
40 MONTGOMERY ST.
MONED FROM MILLS BUILDING TO MORE
COAMODIOUS QUARTERS IN HAY
WARD BUILDING.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

AMONG THE BEST BUYS IN BERKELEY.
Sl5O0-House rooms. BATH well, windmill and
tank; lot 40x130; street work done; cash
$500 and easy instaliments. O94S)
S2J00-New cottage: rooms, bath, etc; nigh
basement; electric light; lot 40x135; street
work and cement walks done; cash $500,
balance like rent. C1943
$3200-Commodious residence: large rooms,
sewing-room, laundry. toilets; lot 52x
106; fine corner Grove ST., near Dwight
way station and high school. 0S59.)
$3S00-Modern 2-story house. Z rooms, hall,
bath, ETC.; up-to-date throughout; finely
located corner on Telegraph ave. Q94l.)
II. d. IRWIN, Lorin Station, South Berkeley.
Open Sundays. Carriage in attendance.
ss4oo-NEw modern house, rooms; $1,000
cash.
S1sSoo-New bungalow. rooms; $500 cash.
S15O0-Cottage, rooms lot 3Sx150.
S1750-Cottage, rooms; $3.50 cash, $16 mo.
S23754Cottage rooms; s1400 cash. $15 mo.
$55O0-Cottage rooms $2500 cash; acre Of
ground; College ave.; grand view.
S25Oo-New cottage. , rooms: $500 cash.
s9oo-Fairview Tract, 50x13o; street work
done: fine view
seoo-Lots. 4ox135; block from Key Route;
one-fifth cash.
HEDEMARK & JACK CO.,
32i7 Adeline St. South Berkeley.
City office. IL Montgomery.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
BERKELEY ADVERT'S'NTS
BERxELEx ZEAL ESTATE.
A COMFORTABLE FUTURE.
WHY NOT7

COMFORTABLE FUTURE
WHY NOT?
Did you ever stop to think when paying
your landlord II to 16 per cent on his Invest
ment for rent, that for absolutely no more and
probably much smaller monthly payment you
could your home? In few short
years it would be completely paid for
HOME IN BERKELEY,
There you can have grass and flowers and
trees and breathing spots and best Of all the
purest of air and the best of schools for your
little ones We offer you all these together
with the best he-year-round climate in the
world
THINK ABOUT TT
Our list Of bargains is so complete that lack
of space prevents its publication, and then you
want to see the property anyhow.
The McGee Tract, however, Is a specially
good thing; visit it,
FRANCIS FERRIER,
2121 Shattuck ave.,
BERKELEY.
At the Key Route terminus.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

$500
A CHOICE home on Delaware ST.. Berkeley; 8
rooms and bath; lot 40x136; new and modern:
sunny exposure: fine view; easy terms Of
payment II desired; trouble to show prop
erty.
REALTY BONDS AND FINANCE co. Qnc.).
1172 Broadway. corner Fourteenth St,
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

BERKELEY'S choicest bargain in the way of
home consists of a 10-room 2-story and
basement dwelling, large well-improved
lots. with 3 frontages barn. orchard and
other minor improvements; blocks to Key
route and S. r. depot. l block to electric
street cars the price asked is $4,000; terms
very reasonable. 5000 cash takes It, bal
ance easy payments. This place is clear
and Will stand mortgage of $4,000. Don t
miss this offer. Copy the address before you
turn over the page and come over to-day.
Owner, 1890 Stuart ST., Ashby station
Berkeley CAL
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30
rAL ONE MILLIoN DOLLARS.
PRESENTATION

FALSE IMPROVISATION. INVALID
POWERS OF ATTORNEY. insane grantors
and forged deeds make the insurance policy
OF the California Title Insurance and Trust
Company a universal necessity.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

s25. 600 - INCOME $4,000; Merced County;
l22 $40 acres; 50 acres peach and grapes; 9
acres alfalfa: II acres grain; 1O5 acres under
irrigation: modern 10-room house. with gas
ard all conveniences; new large barn: sui
phur and fruit houses and all the equipments
of a we'll ordered orchard: live stock. poul-
try farm implements. etc. included; house
On gentle slope. commanding magnificent
views: one mile from town, X. X. station
fand school.
LYON & HOAG COUNTRY DEPARTMENT,
l16 Montgomery st.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

Yours for business.
TAYLOR BROS. a CO.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

TAYLOR BROS. & CO.
REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE AND FTNAN-
CIAL AGENTS.
TELEPHONE CEDAR 351.
1926 BROADWAY. OAKLAND. CAL.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

Homes from $1,000 up on terms; must be
seen to be appreciated.