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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01
JorIln ce,. tAe conelare.

St Joseph, Mo, May 25.-The grand
commandery knights Templars on
Wednesday voted to hold its nine
teenth conclave in Joplin. No. VIII
liam H. Hirters, Of Cape Girardeau,
was elected grand commander.
jobs A. Lee Gets Continuance.
jefferson City. Mo-. May 25.-Judge
Davis granted John A. Lee a contlnu-
ance Of his perjury case TO June "a
and the case was set for trial on that
date. The witnesses were all In
structed BY the judge to be here or at
tachmenss would be issued for them
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01
Would Colonise JapaneGe In Te1as.

Washington, May 27.-Japanese COL
onlzation is contemplated, in Texas
by a wealthy Japanese agriculturist
who recently visited the United States.
according to a report submitted to the
department Of commerce and labor
by Fred D. Fisher. the American con-
Eul at Tamsui. Formosa, who based
his announcement upon recent publl-
cations in Japanese papers. The re-
port says that 1000 farmers are to be
collected In Japan and that as a first
undertaking $500 acres will be culti-
waited in paddy fields in Texas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01

Havana, May 22-The third ami
versary OF the Inauguration Of the
Cuban republic was celebrated Satur-
day. The holiday which was universal
ly observed was similar to Fourth Of
July celebration in the United States
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01

Chanute, Kan. May GA statement
issued Wednesday shows the Prairie Or
Co. bought 5l9,Gi0 barrels Of Kansas
and Indian territory oil since May |.
Average daily run over 24.O0O barrels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01
Demands KuropatkIn's RecaII.

London, May 25.-The St, Peters
burg correspondent Of the Times says
that Lieut.. Gen, Linevitch has de.
mAnded the recall Of Gen.i Kuropat-
hin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01
otf.Tfa,, n.pkFsu.r-.

Washington. Nay zS-The comp
troller Of tbs currency has beens ad-
vised that The First National bank q
Lexington. OK. failed Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01
Marn EAtirfnctnrx.

she-why aid that brilliant woman
marry such 4 stupid man?
Hs-Because her Arst husband vas Q
elniua-Delrolt Frss Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01
FREE ADVICE TO WOMEN.

Remember, every woman i cordially
invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham II
there Is anything about her symptoms
she does not understand. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, her
advice is free and cheerfully given TO
every ailing woman who asks for ~
Her advice and medicine have restored
to health more than one hundred thou
sand women.
n Rast IInderstands . MOmAn'S III4.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-01

~ N pnLham's AdCsA WOman Best Understands WomAnS M
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

II NV on exhibition in the rooms of
the Department of Agriculture at
the State Capitol. Fifty dollars is
also offered for the best ten ears,
with an additional S25 to the ex-
hlbit scoring second. For the best
artistic display of corn premiums to
the amount of $50 are offered and
Sl3o for the best artistic display Of
grains and grasses. In addition to
these prizes offered Of individual
displays other premiums are offered
on agricultural products too numer-
Gus to mention. There is total of
l35 offered in prizes for county ex-
hlblts. The state is divided into
three districts for the awarding of
the county exhibit prizes, 5000 be-
ing offered in each district, with an
additional S25 to the exhibit from
each district scoring the highest.
As there is Il liberal increase in the
premiums offered for this display,
which is one of the most interesting
and educational, ,.at the fair, it is ex-
pected that grest many counties
will compete for these prizes.
The pantry and kitchen depart
ment at the Iowa State Fair will be
largely increased this year, if added
premiums is any incentive. The
premium list shows long list of
prizes for exhibits, which include
special premiums to girls under six
teen years of age. In this depart
ment is also included number of
substantial prizes for the exhibit of
bees and their product.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
A Clever Swindle.

The Jefferson Bee gives an expose
of one of the cleverest swindles
going among the farmers. 1t says:
Here is the story. A few
weeks ago the farmer received a
letter from northwest Iowa real es-
tate firm, asking him certain infor-
nation about his farm, whether it is
listed for sale with us or not"
The information was desired in
Just that form; so that the real
estate dealer could file it for "ready
reference" This ready part looked
like the important portion of the
blank sent out, but it wasn't. The
real essence was contained in a few
lines at the bottom, which read inno-
Gently as follows; please tly to
find a purchaser for my farm by
advertising the same for -. months
Upon the fulfillment of your part of
the agreement, agree to pay you a
commission Of so cents per acre, and
to allow you whatever sum in ad-
dition thereto the purchaser may
agree to pay. Signed.
From a careful reading of the
| above it will be observed that all the
dealer agrees to do is to "adver-
tise" the farm. Having advertised
it, he has fulfilled his part Of thu
/, contract, and fifty cents per acre is
due. The method Of advertising il
not specific. He may do it by posting
a notice on the back wood lot or lit
may cause notice to be printed il
the chief daily paper in Timbuctoo
Inasmuch as there is really no OBJ
ject in his selling the farm, thu
more Obscure mediums of adver
tising he used the less apt he woul'
be to be bothered with a customer
His commission was sure in any case
sale or no sale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
A Texas y eer Farm.

Raise deer and live at home.
Plant few acres of fawns and
watch them grow; observe their
antics and note their beauty from
day to day, and yon will become a
deer enthusiast. You will quit cot
ton and become deer culturist. )"
This is the advise of r. II. Harris,
who with his brother, j. NJ. Harris,
has beautiful park on their farm
near Clarksville, lex, which park
is stocked with deer. There are
twenty of these beautiful animals in
the Messrs. Harris collection, and
they are an attractive sight. The
young ones are never still except
when asleep, and they are not heavy
sleepers. Their gambols would
amuse stole, and they are de-
light to all humans who see them
New York Globe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
Iowa Pigeon.

A Fort Dodge man is leaving
the beaten track and is getting
ready to demonstrate that there are
other things besides the common
agricultural staples, poultry and
dairy products. that can be made to
yield handsome profits in Iowa. He
is going in for pigeons on very
large scale and expects to supply
New York city with squads. Per-
haps ere long, he will discover that
lowans recognize the peculiar merits
of the SQUAD and instead of seeking
market in New York the market
will seek him right here at home.
The only reason why Iowan's do not
eat squad is because as u rule there
is none to be had: so this would be
a case where the supply would Gre
ate and stimulate the demand. No
doubt the Fort Dodge man has a
very good proposition. Burlington
Hawkeye.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
MARCUS DALY's PLUCK.


Tie story of Loan That Brought
Success and Wealth.
When the outlook was the blackest
and this indomitable captain of men,
Marcus DAILY, had exhausted his re-
sources and his credit fortunate ac-
cident placed in his hands small but
sufficient sum of money to transform
inevitable defeat into certain victory.
Lloyd Tevis, the California lawyer, aad
his mining partner, j. B. Haggin, who
had been visiting their properties ut
Homestake. stopped at Butte on their
way home TO California to take Il look
Tut the new camp. Marcus DAILY knew
Messrs. Haggin and Teyis well, for he
had worked for them In the old Califor-
mia days. He visited them at their
hotel. not the gorgeous palace of gran
lite, marble. precious onyx and mahog
any which adorns Butte today, but Il
humber wooden structure more in
Keeping with the squalid surroundings
of the new camp. In Haggin's bed
room, the only place available for
private conversation, DAILY made u
clean breast of it to his friends and
appealed to them for aid, explaining
his theory fully and citing many ad-
sditional facts which had developed dur
ing his mining operations in Anaconda
that went to strengthen it.
1t was thoroughly characteristic OF
the man that lie did not attempt to
/ lIi,ggic over the terms of the loan, but
stated merely the facts and closed his
negotiations with the words: Now,
gentlemen, that is correct statement
Of the situation of my affairs and the
condition of my mine. l must have
$4,000, and must have 1t at once to
meet next Saturdays payroll and cur
rent bills and to provide for the eX-
penses of operation for another six
months or so. If do not get it am
fiat broke and will have to close up. L
have told YOU what have got and
what l think and what think l am
going to get when that shaft is down
another 100 feet or so. Make your own
terms, but let me have the money"
They gave him the $4,000, and, of
course. being astute business men, a
contract was drawn up and signed then
and there transferring to them the con-
trolling interest in the property. But
up to the date of his death Lloyd Tevis
always declared that, though he bellev-
ed thoroughly in Marcus Daly's integ-
rity, both lie and Mr.. Haggln thought
that lie was chasing chimera, that the
theory upon the elaboration of which
Marcus DAILY had spent so many sleep
less nights and all his substance was
fallacious and that no gold-copper de-
posit would ever be discovered in the
bowels of Butte mountain. In fine,
Haggin and Tevis let DAILY have 1000
because they liked him. They certain
ly never dreamed that Anaconda
would prove Il more .eritable bonanza
than the Comstock lode. AS for DAILY,
he had never doubted his ultimate sue
cess. and when three months after that
meeting In the hotel bedroom the main
shaft of Anaconda penetrated, as he had
always believed it would, the richest
and most extensive gold-copper deposit
III the known world he conveyed the In
telligence to his partners in California
In this most matter Of fact telegram:
| I'VE have reached it. Come out and
look ut it."-Public Opinion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
State Fair Notes.

A new feature of the cattle exhibit
at the Iowa State Fair this year is
the test for milch COWS, in which is
offered four premiums amounting to
500. The COWS entered for this
contest may be fed and handled at
the option Of the owner except no
condiments, condition powders, or
drugs of any kind shall be given to
the cows during the test, but COM
mon salt, sulphur or ashes may be
used. The rules further providing
that only water may be given the
COWS to drink and that they shall
not be MIXED more than three times
during each twenty -fonr hours Of
the test. which continues three days.
The scoring of the milk will be on
the basis OF twenty-five cents a
pound for butter fat and two and
one-half cents per pound for
solids other than butter fat, or by
rating butter fat at twenty-five
cents per pound, ard by pro-
ducts at twenty cents per hun
dred pounds.
The annual exhibit of swine at
the Iowa State Fair is as large as
the combined exhibits of all western
state fairs and expositions. Last
year there were over twenty-five
hundred entries in this department.
and the prospects at this time are
that the coming exhibit will show
an increase of several hundred en-
tries. In order to give greater re-
cognition to this enormous display
the Iowa State board of Agriculture
decided at its annual meeting, to in
crease the prizes offered nearly fifty
per cent more than those offered at
the Fair of 1904. Fourth and fifth
cash prizes were added in every
class, and two ribbons of Highly
Commendable" and "Commendable'
offered in addition.
The display of butter and dairy
products at the Iowa State FAN
gives promise of surprising any for
mer exhibit made in this state. Fol
creamery butter alone prizes aggre.
eating $685. will be awarded, and
in addition the maker of the high
est score butter will receive hand.
some gold medal. Diplomas vii
also be given to exhibitors whose
butter scores 95 Or better. Hon. ii
r. Wright, State Dairy Commission
er has charge Of the dairy exhibit a
the State Fair.
! Fifty dollars is fabulous pric,
to pay for one ear Of corn, but tina
is the amount of the prize which
will be awarded to the exhibitor o
the best ear of corn on exhibit a
the coming Iowa State fair. A sim
liar prize offered last year created
much interest throughout the state
the premium being awarded to Her
man Lohman Of West Point, LIE
County, on an ear of corn which j
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
An Indian Legend,

There was once man who lived in
the forest far from the rest of his
tribe. He lost his wife and was very
lonely. After awhile he made wood
ell doll about her size, dressed it in
the clothes she used to wear and set it
up in front of the fireplace. Then he
felt better. So year passed away.
One night he came home, and there
was his wife sitting in chair In place
of the doll. She spoke to him, saying,
THE Great Spirit felt sorry for you, so
he let me come back to see you, but
you must never touch me, for If you
do you will kill me-" They lived thus
together FOR a twelvemonth, but one
night he attempted to clasp her in his
arms. Behold, lie was holding wood
en- doll! She did not come to life again,
and he was very unhappy ever after.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
Mldsl mner.

In quiet pools e water sleeps
Beneath the syc tmores
Aud Wat h'ul heed Inc turtle kefpi
AlIrg the sandy shores.
Or suns upon the snagged log
Midway the riacii stream.
Fart yelled by misty. rising fog,
flefced by tie sunlight gltan.
The call Of birds. smear and far,
Comes piaiutiyely or say.
While on the Nat Iw lying bar
The snip3 " tits tnf it5 prey.
In sl allows iiecked with light and shade
Tho rodbird dips Its wi gS.
Aud /, some leaty, Tern tringcd glade
The sweet vo ced lilinrt sings.
Where stands the fence tho woodbine grows
Along lilo tur,iiouS Ways.
And on the iiclen cni fence rows
The friskin chipmn plays.
In timid yet alc iispAlc,
Down to The rlvor's nr,nk.
From ont tangled lnicr patch.
rabit tteais - Gri Il.
AMI many syc imnre's green ball
Slow In the int bieeL swlys
Above clear y, ,ol. whose depths recall
A joy OF boyliuGd', d.Ss.
the smell of mi biow. fresh and sweet
Adosn the rivers ay.
And swe. tor yet the sense 20 greet
The smell OF new mowu hay
S.ill onward as llfes checkeiei days
III shadow u d In sun.
'Twixt field an fallow's devious ways,
Tile read and river run.
Oh. fair and peaceful rond
Oh, calm slow moving stream.
Here burdened hearts MAY east tht ir lold,
And Weariei souls may dream.
For could wish no greater boon
Than, like this res full scene.
To have my lite-innrh. noon and eve.
AS tranquil and serene.
Henry Cleveland Wood II Youths Companion
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

1t is said that the great majority
of the inhabitants of the Danish
West Indies desire the cession of
the island to the United States. 1t
has not been going well with the
islanders of late. Commercial and
agricultural interests are suffering
and there is an annual government
deficit that Denmark finds burden
some. When the islanders voted
upon the question of annexation to
the United States few years ago
a heavy majority was returned for
annexation, and the proposition was
defeated by one vote in the Danish
parliament. An attempt was then
made to better conditions in the
island, but they have not been inn
proved. 1t is predicted that when
the annexation project is revived
Denmark will be willing to part
with these possessions if the United
States wishes to invest in more
islanls. A dispatch from st. Thomas
announces that commission is tc
be sent to Denmark to urge the
home government to consent to
cession, and it is believed that Den
mark will give her consent. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

When red hair makes its appearance
on human head all lukewarmness is
ut an end. 1t is either loved or loathed.
Its admirers, with artists in the van,
are almost Historically enthusiastic.
They call it golden. though the gold
that comes out of the earth is not often
exactly that shade. A red haired wo-
man Is sure of success IN some quar-
ter, however plain her face or inslgnifi-
cant her figure. The detractors Of red
hair say 1t is sign Of bad temper or
immortality or both and therefore to be
scrupulously ayoided.-London Queen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
The EleDhant's Eye.

"To my mind two things strike the
observer vividly when standing close
to wild elephants in their native
haunts," writes n traveller. "rhe one
is the gigantic size and his own COM
parativcS smallness. The other is the
expression of the eye. This organ,
which is surprisingly small in proper
tion to the size of the animal and set
far back in the head, is of a pale blue
color much resembling that Of wall
eye in horse. Even when an Gle
plant is at rest his eye has an uncom-
fortably cold and sinister look"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

the Innings, To be sanitary the refrigerator
must US have this positive forced circulation.
h Ine Importance of sanitary receptacle for
the q, storage Of pershable goods is recognized by
more each year, since II is found that much sick
ness Is traced to unsanitary conditions in con-
nectlon with the foods.
very important festure. The Insulation OF re-
frigerator Is an essential requirement and In our
leirlgerator We give this special attention, all
thoroughly packed to the full thickness with one
OF me best practical insulators-m mineral wool.
All Herrlck Refrlgerators have an Increased
cent, more than formerly used. Onr refrigera.
tor mas always been recognized as economical In
use Us oi Ice but we added the above with the In
made Our refrigerators require only a rsason
able amount Of Ice space to operate them 10 the
Dest advantage, and we gain between u and 4
found In the overhead boxes, thus making = saw
Ing In Ice as we'll as storage space. and securing
t'ie , pest OF results In sanitary refrigeration.
Our cases are constructed Of solid oak (in our
as well as fine In finish All doors are oyerian.
pn1g; and are held securely by superior style
y. doing away with leakage of afr and wasting
OF ice. All of our refrlgerators are mounted on
go9d goa casters. The drain pipe is very convenient
all seamless and made of heavy galvanized iron,
No leaks. If the correct arrangement Of foods
IN Int @Tetrigerator be followed. the best Of results
odoriferous articles on the upper shelves In the
large or right-hand compartments above the
susceptible articles stored.
fostlvey no mould or taint In the Herfick,
our outside Icing Refrigerators are great con-
venlence at Small additional cost. Can be used
me year around. and during cold weather with
high grade refrigerator made. 1t may not be
the cheapest In the first cost. but will be in the
end Your health demands the use Of q strictly
Its merit In every respect. Made In Sanitary
0dorless Spruce, White Enamel. and Opal Glass
Innings. Latest improvements and finest de-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

The president, it is asserted, has in
the case OF the purchase Of canal sup
plies, merely served notice on the
trusts that they cannot hold up the
government. They may. however,
be enabled to overcome their cha
grin by more effective holding up of
the private consumer, with which
interference does not seem to be
seriously threatened.-Boston Amer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28
His Proud Moment.

Mike-Oi hear yez wor' folned folve
dollars fer assaultin' McDooley. Put
OF wor', an it wor' proud momlnt
whin OF hur-rd tn sintince, b'gorry!
Mike-Pfwhat's tn rayson nv thot?
sPat-Faith. an 1t show'd which nv us
had tn best nv tn contlst.-C Chicago
News
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

"Bigstar's manager has promised to
give II presentation of that comedy Of
mine" said De Ritter, ''but don't
know when it's to come off,"
Probably the night after it's put
on" suggested Crlttlck. = Catholic
Standard and Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

He that bath no inward beauty per-
ceives none. though all around is beau
tiful.-Young.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

Boston Sons of the Revolution
last week dedicated bowlder to the
memory of Captain Isaac Hall, who
commanded the Medford miuute
men at Lexington and Bunker Hill.
The bowlder is of Medford granite
and is in place in the yard of the
former residence of Captain Isaac
Hall, corner of Bradlee road and
High street. On the bronze tablet
facing High street is this inscrip-
tior: "On this site lived Captain
Isaac Hall. who commanded the
Medford minute men at Lexington
and Bunker hill. Paul Revere stop
ped here on his memorable ride to
Concord, April 1919, 1875. to warn
Captain Hall that the British SOL
diers were on the march. Placed
by the Massachusetts Society Sons
of the Revolution, June Ia, 1905
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

The regard one shows economy Is
like that we show an old aunt who Is
to leave us something ut last.-Shen-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-06-28

All the records of history and all
the facts OF common experience sup
port the statement that men do not
die of hard work, but that hard
working men who shun dissipation
and avoid all waste of vitality live
the longest. 1t was said of William
Pitt that he died of old
age in his fortyseventh year, worn
out, not by hard work, though he
worked hard, but by inattention to
his health and by unphilosophic
worry aud chagrin. President
Roosevelt now in his forty-seventh
year displays the eSuberant energy
of youth, not because he leads an
easy life, but because, while work
ing harder probably than any other
officer Of the government, he pays,as
he has always paid. close attention
to his health and avoids the me ans.
Of weakness 'nl debility.-Boston
Globe.