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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-02
MAKE ARMY MEN WONDER.
Endurance Of Japanese Soldiers Il Al
most Without Precedent
They Never Tire.

The soldiers Of Japan are not only
among the most pugnacious, but they
are likewise the hardest fighters In the
world. American oficers who were with
the relief expedition that marched to
Picking In 1900 have not ceased to talk
about the wonderful performance Of the
Japanese on that trip. The little brown
men were the admiration of all the for
signers. Our own officers did not hesi-
tate to say that they were the best SOL
diers on the ground. Their marvellous
endurance, complete discipline, bravery
and activity were commented on very
widely.
The Japs seemed never to tire. They
set the pace for the column, and II was
As much as the balance Of the allied
troops could do to keep up with them.
At MONDAY they sQuatted on the ground,
took out their little packets Of rice, ate II
and In 30 minutes were ready to press
on. The terrific heat Of the fierce sun
had apparently no effect on them. At
Picking they did gallant and splendid
work. The excellent discipline they dis
played was in striking contrast with the
reckless and uncontrolled work Of the
RussianS The latter got clear beyond
the control Of their officers and INDUCED
In shocking cruelties. On account Of the
showing Of the two classes Of troops in
1900 the laps are pronounced favorites
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-02
WHERE IN THE DEUCE is ALL THE
MONEY COMING FRoM?"

fairly bankrupt mel" cried her husband.
"Just listen to this" the colonel adj
3usted his gold-rimmed glasses to the
bridge Of his aquiline nose, and read
the following ornate announcement,
written in the effusive style Of semi
rural newspaper reporting.
Elegant and beautifully engraved
invitations have been sent out to large
number Of our most distinguished citi-
Gems by Col. and Mrs. MacDermot Wash
burn, for Fancy Dress at their tasty
home on Prospect avenue, We learn
that this event will be quite the most
elaborate and recherche affair our little
city has ever witnessed, and few are a.
capable Of delightfully."- and elegantly en-
tertaining as our esteemed and respect
Cd citizen, the colonel and his wife.
THE supper is ID be furnished by a
leading caterer from the city, while
band Of musicians will be In attendance.
The occasion will doubtless prove an
event long to be remembered In our go
cal annals"
Nov, how can this be done for the
ridiculously small sum you have
named7"
Il promise not to call on you for any
more money than you have already
given me-" answered his wife. reassur-
inely.
ut will not be forthcoming, II you
DO said the colonel. with the posi-
dveness Of a deep-set conviction.
High time they were beginning TO en-
terrain was one Of the comments the
Invitation drew forth. This Is the
nTnt affair they have proposed giving,
and they have been invited everywhere.
too"
) With the next issue Of the local paper
renewed perturbation OF MIND oyercame
ths prospective host dsspits his Wifs's
psomiss to bring the social ship safely
and economically into port. for among
me society notes wa thisissm:
"MrA ManDermoa Washbufn, a. the
talP hoStssof The brilliant Fancy Dress
70 b sfvun on the evening Of the 2lth,
Nfn psrsonats kns d PompadDur.
HfR dress u IN exquisite creation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-02

Do not hold that am as good
As the greatest Of those who rule;
I DO not acknowledge that brotherhood
v Binds me TO the rogue and the fool;
DO not claim that equality
Exists for the sons Of earth
And i DO not ask that the great may DO
~ the ones who are little worth.
But hold that the poorest. the hum
blest man
Has the right to try to be great II hs
II can,
Whatever may be his pedigree. wherever
he had his birth.
t.rhe man is a fool" says the proud gran.
4 dee, lP
WHO holds that the bootblack there
RAs God-given right to be classed with
me,
And hold that It isn't fair
10 say that he is my equal who
Goes lurching in drunken ways,
VINO never has had the wish TO do
Il Anght worthy Of peoples praise;
| It is vain to insist that the worthless
clown
II the equal Of him that looks proudly
down
Nrom the height that 10 gained by the IA
vored few whom the Lord has been
pleased to raise"
Men never have claimed and they never
4 will claim
That he who has gained the top.
Who has taught the world to respect his
{ name,
Who has harvested Efforts crop,
II no better than they who are poor and |
small |
Who have never deserved 10 rise.
But who can fairly deny that all
Have the right to aspire? He Hes
Who tells US the peasants child has no
right
To endeavor to rise 10 the princes
height
We've the right to try. however we fall,
he Is doomed who that right denies.
q q. Kiser. in Chicago Record Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-02
A Social Debt
BY
HENRY c. WOOD
,cOpyr.sh.. 1904 By Daily story Pub. co.,

NoL. MACDERMOT wASHBURN
came home to luncheon In most
unamiable frame Of mind.
you are getting into too deep water,
altogether" he insisted, when in the
privacy Of home. "You told me that
$40 or $50 would be all the money need
ed for your entertainment" he added. In
an injured tone.
"And so 1t will be, my love-" answered
his wife, calmly. .-
"But you cannot possibly give such
an affair as you intend giving for such
q sum as that"
II know It," admitted his wife.
frankly.
Then what, under the high canopy Of
heaven, are you going to do about it?"
asked the colonel, In surprise.
wait and see."
"But | will not have a mountain Of
bills pouring down upon me like an ava
lanche."
''Trust me to manage that, my dear!"
But such an entertainment would
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-02

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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~ regret ~ tha
..w.-a.- 49,. !" 70 80 o., ~ Saan.soS
aunt.
"And had determined to spare no
expense to make It the event Of the
season Oh! my poor. poor aunt" cried
Mrs. Washburn, breaking down afresh.
TITS too! TOO bad!" chorused her
friends, alphabetically, with thoughts
Of the Fancy Dress" still uppermost in
their minds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-02
Dot Time cofnine.

When Admiral Evans turns his Ian
guage loose on the war situation, 70
marks the Chicago Tribune. there win
Be . pereeptibls rise In The tsmpsra-
tHA
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30

A fall assortment Of Fishing Tackle Just 10
1T the Bakery,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30
NO. q.

Of his heart an neiressf Betty, Diond
and stately and beautiful, would also
doubtless find in her face her fortune.
Might not he himself Hardy broke
off there, conscious of sudden rising
In the region of the heart. Millyl IL
only Milly were free. But he could not
think Of supplanting Billy, even sup
posing 1t lay In his power. Should
he speak out, with the chance Of max
Ing himself and those other two I'M
happy ever after, or hold his peace
and enjoy the riches tickle Fate had
provided2 After all he did not really
know. The stonecutter might easily
have carved hundred of the canoes.
Then, too, was II certain sweet Milly
was the heir2 There might be others
with a stronger claim Of blood. If she
were In poverty, In privation even, he
could not hesitate. But that could not
be poverty which had all the ease and
delight OF gentlewomanly existence, to
say nothing Of Billy Graham and his
prospects. Almost he persuaded him
self to hurry back to the city, take out
the accusing graved stone and pound
II to powder. Suddenly, somewhere
high above his head. robin sang clear
and gay. The sound brought back TO
him a country church-himself rest
less little boy sitting at his mothers
side and suddenly growing calm as to-
gether they got to their feet and re-
peated In unison with the rest the
Lords Prayer.
Lead III not into temptation, but de-
liver us from evil" 1t rang In his ears
like the voice OF friend. He had
turf. Instantly he was up and racing
back toward the Morris house fast as
his feet could go. There he burst In
upon Mllly and Betty, wild eyed and
white faced, but joyous indeed, and told
them everything. making no reserve
even over his temptation and how he
had been saved from 1t, and wound up
with: Now my soul Ii at peace, can
dance and be happy. Let things stand
until tomorrow. pleased 1t would be
cruel, almost lnhuman, to spring a sen
satlon such as this and eclipse Aunt
Harriet's party"
I'VE would never, never do that"
Milly SAID Joyously. "She hates me
enough as 1t il because Billy likes me.
She thinks, as | do, he IL quite wasted
ON me. Indeed she said to him when
he told her we were engaged: oh, you
IDIOT Why didn't you take BettyP"
Billy asked himself that question be-
fore the party was over. He got home
an hour before the guests assembled.
Betty was easily far and away the star
OF them. All In fllmy white, with
strands OF dull red coral at her throat
and twlned In her golden hair, she was
30 ravlshlng It il small wonder Billy's
callow heart wavered. In the third
waltz he capitulated, lost his head en-
tlrely and was only saved from max.
ing himself pretty spectacle by Bet
tvs superior pOise. Betty was shrewd-
ly observant. She had read Hafdy's
face like an open book while he
waItzed with Milly. SO she managed It
that the four OF them should meet In n
shrubDy nook outside the dancing tent
There things Strengthened Themselves
with hardly word spoken. But next
day, with the great news OF Milly's for
tune, the world heard that she had lost
a lover and gained a brother In Billy
Graham.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30
CROPLEY.
and Dealer in all kinds of FERTILIZ-
Err MATERIAL.
Field and Gardev Seeds.
Maine Seed Pota oes.
Hardware, Harness. etc.

Agent for the following goods Deer
ing Harvesting Machinery, Syracuse
Chilled Flows, Malta Riding and Walk
ing Cultivators, Double and Single
Shovel Plows, Ohio Cutting Boxes, Ell
lis Keystone Tread Powers, Page
Woven Wire Fencing, Celebrated Ten
nessee Wagons, Hench Il Duemgold
Spring Tooth Wheel Lever Harrows,
Pennsylvania Low Down Grain Drills,
with Hoes or Disc /; Economy Round
Silos and Tanks, Star Milk Coolers,
Geiser fraction Engines and Threshers,
Sharpless SepArators, Disc Harrows and
Plows, Poultry Supplies, and everything
for the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30
Then lIe Laughed.
They had quarreled.

They had quarreled.
The exact cause OF the quarrel is i'm
material Possibly he had criticised the
dinner or had refused the money for q
new gown or had been sarcastic In his
reference TO the household expenses
Anyhow they had quarreled, and she
was on the verge OF tears.
you're Just ~ mean as you can be.
she declared.
you've said that before" no re
marked carelessly, "and then have
changed your mind about 1t In less
than twenty four hours"
You're az hateful as you can bel'
That's only slight variation OF
your previous remark"
"Pll never speak to you againP
That's an old threat"
II don't see why ! ever married your
THAT seems to puzzle you at fro.
Iuent Intervals"
She was excited and desperate, do
termined to make an impression.
IL don't carer" she cried. "T'Il never
marry you again-never, never, neverp'
Then he laughed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30

II people would wash out their
mouths twice or three times day
with nm antiseptlc solution, there
would not be near 40 much sickness.
In the last ten years I have never had
cold, sore throat or fever, and |
ascribe this immunity solely 10 the
fact that follow this plan rIgldly.
There are amy number Of proprietary
antlseptics that ARE excellent for this
purpose. but many more simple agents
that are M good or better. One Of the
best Of the latter IN cnrbollc acid. A
very weak solution Of this gargled and
held In the mouth two or three times
day will work wonders. Immediately
after using. one will find that the
mouth feels cleaner. believe that a
great majority Of the common throat
and lung troubles come from the lodg.
ment Of disease microbes within tho
mucous membranes OF the mouth. The
free use Of antiseptics Will kin these
germs. 81. Louis Globe Democrat.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30

when Meredith r. Gentry was de-
feated for the gOyernOrship OF Tonnes
SEQ by Andrew Johnson, afterwGrd
president, he was much chagrtned,
principally, he said. because he had
been run over by that great cnlf," az
he CONTEMPORARY designated Johnson.
Gentry's melancholy over the result OF
the election Increased M timo passed.
and he went into decline. 30 some
Of his friends visited him In order 10
cheer him up and, m was the custom
Ia those days, emptied several demi-
johns Of whisky during the evening. II
was very late before they thought or
retiring, and then GENTRY announced
that as there was clergyman present
ParsOn BrOwnlow) he would request
him 10 offer up prayer before the
company went 10 bed Brother Brown.
low, whose speciality WIS exhortation.
begun 10 prny He Included everything
Ia his petition and at Inst said, And,
q Lord, II IA thy minute mercy II be
possible, have mercy AlsO upon An.
drew Johnson" Gently was on his
feet IN all Instant. stop, Mr.. Brown.
low; stopp he exclaimed. You will
exhaust the fount Of infinite nercyr'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30

iuKe a good book slowly. You see
much finer country in a movers wagon
than you do from . car window
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30
WINDOW GLASS,
ALL SIZES.

The public arc respectfully informed
that have added 10 my stock full
line Of WINDOW GLASS.
X. w. VINSON,
Directly opposite Court House,
deo 10 Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-09-30
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

I INVITE the attention Of Teachers, SehoI-
4 Ars, and the general public, 10 full line
Of fresh goods.
TABLETS, for Pen and Pencil, 10 variety;
Copy, Composition aud Exercise Books;
Lead, Slate and Colored Crayon Pencils;
Inks, 10 all sizes and colors;
Wards, Writings, Cranes and Hurd's
ans Correspondence Paper and Envelopes;
Legal, FoolScap and Bill Paper;
Blank Books Ia variety,
A. WILSON'S DRUG STORE,
Opposite the Court HIuSe,
sep 2T-u Rockville. Nd.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19

trance into Portsmouth harbor. The submarine flotilla was aware that the attack would be made at night and when the battleships were within range of the forts the latter opened a terrific fire.
 Under cover of this cannonade four torpedo destroyers put to sea and steamed toward the assailants. Along side oach destroyer and close under her beam was submarine, screened from the battleships. The destroyers approached within striking distance of the battleships amid fearful roar of blank ammunition from the forts and ships. When the appointed dis tance had been reached the four de- stroyers fell back, putting on all steam.
 At the same instant the submarines sank and in few minutes arose alongside each battleship and claimed the latter as their victims.
 The crews of the submarines dis played great skill and endurance in their work, but their claims to victory are disputed by the officers of the battleships, who say such movements would have been impossible in real engagement.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
THREE MILLION YEARS OLD
Professor Lawson Makes Study of
 Upper Kern Basin

University of California-A bulletin just issued by Andrew 0. Lawson, professor of geology in the University of California, on the geomorphogeny of the upper Kern basin, discloses in teresting facts as to the geological formation of this region and gives also an estimate of the time necessary for these changes to have taken place. Incidentally fthe age of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the oldest part of California, may be calculated from Professor Lawson's conclusion.
 According to his estimates nearly three million years have elapsed since the beginning of the quatenary time when the first great uplift took place and raised that part of the mountain range about 25O0 feet.
 Professor Lawson then divides qua tenary time into two periods, that of the evolution of the high valleys, following this upheaval, and that of the GU tting of the present canyon sys tem of the Sierra Nevadas, which followed second and greater up heaval.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
MANY KILLED ON REBEL SHIP
Disastrous Attack on San Domingan
 Stronghold

San Juan, P. K. A semi-ofhcial letter received here from San Pedro de Macoris, San Domingo, dated. Feb ruary %, gives details of the lombard ment of San Pedro de Macoris Feb ruary by the Dominican warships Presidente and Estrella.
 The captain of the Presidente, a Spaniard, and sixty men on board of her were killed, while only six of the crew escaped uninjured. In all sev- enty -four mon were killed and twenty five wounded on the two ships. The insurgents lost thirty-six men killed or wounded.
 The PresideAte was driven away at daybreak February 2S. The insurgents hauled up a field piece during the night and unexpectedly opened fire u pon her. Several defeats of the troops of President Morales, with heavy losses, have been reported lately.
 Gen. Jose Amador is now prisoner at San Pedro de Macoris.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
FINDS DEED TO LAND
Lies Behind Picture Canvas for Sev.
 enty.Five Years

New York-While changing the frame of an old protrait, Mrs. Sophia E. Mattern of Brooklyn has found behind the Canvas deed to land oc- cupied by the present town of Carroll lton, Mo-, a town of 4000 inhabitants. We'll known lawyers who have looked up the title assure Mrs. ..Mattern that its.is sound and worth half million dollars.
 The deed, signed by President Mon- roe, February 1, 1891, and granting to an ancestor of Mrs. Mattern, James Darden veteran of the war of 1872, the Missouri land, is in a perfect state of preservation. It has been hidden behind the old canvas for more than seventy-f1ve years, ard was almost lost in the Galveston flood, but at length arrived in the possession of Mrs. Mattern through the Rev. Dr. Throe, an old. friend of the family, upon his death.
 A few days ago she decided to re- new the frame and discovered the deed. Investigation is said to have shown that the title was duly entered on the records at Washington and suit for the recovery of the property probably will be instituted.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
HAPPY AND INDEPENDENT.
That's the Impression One Gets of the
 Peasants of Spain.

That's the Impression One Gets of the
 Peasants of Spain.
 The peasants are industrious, happy and independent, says tourist in Spain They are loyal to their masters and will fight for the owners of the estates upon which they live as prompt ly and as bravely as they did in feudal times. They are a hardy race, born without blessings, living without com forts and dying with nothing to leave. Their homes are built of adobe bricks, made on the ground, and are neatly whitewashed. The floors are of mud, the beds are piled with sheepskins, the household utensils are limited in num- beIs and are of the cheapest materials, often wood and home made. Few peo- pls exist upon less money, with fewer comforts and yet they are happy and contented Schools are scarce and in- struction is limited to few months a year at the parish church. Ninety per cent of the people are entirely Hitter ate. Few have ever beard of any coun- try but their own They never see a book or newspaper, yet they are fully posted in Spanish politics, and take as much interest in the affairs of the gov anment as If they held offices in the palace. From this class come the con- quistadores who explored and con- Quered Spanish America Cortez was the son of a peasant farmer; Pizarro was a swineherd. 0 e' f
 You can get pretty fair idea of the country from the car windows because the train moves very slowly, stops a long time at every station, and there is little variety. You always see about the same thing which ever way you look. Upon nearly every prominent hilltop are ruins of castles erected as dsfsuseU against the MoorA
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
are filled with students and other rioters. Tho ultimate proclamation of martial law at Prague is threatened.
Cableship on Rocks

Island of Guam-The cableship Scotia is ashore on the Spanish rocks. The water is nearly up to her decks and she will probably prove total wreck. The Scotia is vessel of 2776 tons register, 379 feet long, AS feet beam and 30 feet deep in hold. She was built at Glasgow in 1862 and is owned by the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance company, limited, of London. She was last reported as having sailed from Singapore, January %, for Honolulu.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
Increase in Imports of Raw Silk

New York--A statement issued by the Silk Association of America, cov- ering raw silk statistics for the season, shows that dutiable silk imports in the customs district of Philadelphia, Boston, Hartford, Fairfield, Chicago, Cincinnati and San Francisco for the last three months of 1903 had an in- voice value of ss, 4S9, GOO, is compared with s7, ,23s, $50 in the corresponding period of the year before. Of the total $1, 872, ,564 was the valuation of piece goods, paying 10 per cent ad valorem duty. Most of the other goods were taxed from 50 to 60 per cent.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
Many Killed in a Battle

Montevideo, Uruguay-On the re- cent engagement at Puentas dee Que quaychico, between the troops of the revolutionary leader, Slaraova, and Gen. Nunez. commander of the Uru- guayan forces, in which the rebels were roufed, their losses amounted to 100 killed and 300 wounded. They also lost one cannon and 2S0, ,000 rounds of ammunition.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
Silver Strike in Arizona

Tom bstone-News was received here of phenomenally rich silver strike at Pearce. The discovery was made within two miles of the Common wealth mine, owned in part by Sena- tor Penrose, and the ledge is believed to be an extension of that property. The ore shows rich in horn silver and assays into the thousands. It was an accidental find and so excited pros- pectors that all available ground with a sem blance of mineral has been staked out within a radius of two miles. The Commonwealth, which has produced several millions in gold and silver, was discovered by mere acci- dent.
Holbrook argus., 1904-03-19
Report on Arizona Irrigation

Washington-The census bureau has issued report on irrigation in Ari- zona in 1902, showing 247,25 acres irrigated, an increase of over B per cent since 1889. The system in opera tion represents a total construction cost of s4, 6Ss, 29s and an average cost per irrigated acre of almost sI9, against about S24 in 1899.