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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
REPORT ON BEEF TRUST.
Commissioner James n. Garfield
Declares the Big Packers Are
Making Little PROFIT.

Washington, March 3.-President
Roosevelt has transmitted to congress
the report of the eommissionerof corpo-
lations upon the beef industry submits
ted in compliance with the resolution
of the house of representatives adopt
ed March I, 1904.
The report Of the commissioner Of
corporations is to the effect that siA
packing Companies--Armour & Com
pany; Swift & Company; Morris &
Company; the National Packing COM
pany; the Schwarzschild G Sulzberger
company, and the Cudahy Paclting
company. slaughtered in the year 1903
about As per cent. OF the total indicated
slaughtered in the United States; that
the average net profit In 1908 for three
Of the companies was SO cents per
head; that the year 1902. instead of be-
ing one Of exorbitant profits was less
profitable than usual that during the
month when price of beef was the
highest some at least Of the packers
were actually losing money on every
head slaughtered. The changes in the
margin between prices Of cattle and
beef are in themselves no indications
whatever Of the change in profits says
the report Prices and conditions for
the years 1902, 1908 and 1904 are re
viewed, and the conclusions are stated
that the six companies especially dis
cussed are apparently not over capit-
allied; that the percentage Of profit
on the gross volume of business Is
comparatively small and that during
the years 1902. 1908 and 1904 Swift q
company's profits have not exceeded
two per cent Of the total sales; Cuda-
by & Company's is stated at 1.S pei
cent. for 1904 and % per cent. for 1909.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
is All WING THE po1soNERi
Chinese Cook who Had Been in Mrs.
. Stanford's Employ for 20 Years
Is Suspected.

San Francisco, March, "A dispatch
from Honlulu says that Miss Bertha
Berner, who was Mrs. Stanford's sec
rotary has named All Wing, a Chinese
cook who has been employed at Mrs.
Stanford's home for over 20 years, as
the person whom she suspects OF plac-
ing the strychnine in the bicarbonate
of soda. All Wing, with the other serv-
ants in the employ Of Mrs. Stanford,
is now confined in the Stanford man
sion on California street by private
detectives under orders, 1t is said, OF
the personal attorney Of Mrs. Stan
ford. They are not allowed to leave
the house and Waterman is on guard
at the gate day and night with orders
to prohibit all persons from approach
ing the dwelling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
CUT OUT THE GRAFT
Staid Senators Play Tag with Ex-
travagancs and Economy.
JUIKETIEC COMMITTEES HARD HIT.
Ten Thousand Dollars Voted for q
Trip to Portland ExDoSition
Though s2S,OOO was Asked
No Extra Mileage Allowance.

Washington, March S.-Mr. Hans
brough moved to increase from $lO,'
900 to $4,000 the appropriation to de-
fray the expenses Of the committee Of
the two houses Of congress appointed
to attend the opening Of the Lewis
and Clark exposition at Portland, Ore
Mr.. Bailey opposed the Increase, say
ing that 81 900 each FOR the committee
on such q trip is an unwarranted ex-
travagance.
The motion was voted down and
Nh, Hansbrough, who Is to be chair
man Of the visiting committee, on be-
half Of the senate, expressed the opin-
ion that II the committee was not to
have funds sufficient to pay Its legiti-
mate expenses 1t would be better to
abandon the trip.
Two or three senator's remarked
that the abandonment would probably
not hurt the exposition and Mr.. Plat,
of Connecticut, suggested that 1t might
Nbe well to require senators to certify
their actual expenses as is required OF
Judges. II will agree to that" said
Mr.. Bailey, III the senator will agree
to impeach them for q violation OF the
law" The provision for $4,000 ap-
preparation for the trip was agreed TO.
Mr.. Hale explained the action Of
the committee in striking out the pro-
vision appropriating $4,000 to pay
mileage to senators and members on
account Of the extra session OF the
Fifty-eighth congress saying that
since the judiciary committee Of the
senate had decided that there was
no actual recess between the extra
session and the first regular session
Of the congress, the claim Is unten-
able. He also said 1t is not contended
that any one made the trip for which
the claim is made. The committee
amendment striking out the provision
was agreed to without division.
An appropriation Of $4,000 was
added for celebrating the fiftieth an
niyersary OF the opening OF the Sault
Ste. Marie canal, Michigan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
DID NOT PAY CHARTER FEES.
Attorney General Of Kansas Says
He Has a strong Case Against
the standard oil.

Topeka, Kan, March 3.--The santa
70 railroad company is to be included
IN Attorney General Coleman's suit
for conspiracy against the Standard
OIL company. Mr.. Coleman said that
the Santa Re was left out OF the
original petition by an error OF the
stenographer. He will at once file an
amended petition to include the santa
Fe. The suit is brought against all
the railroads in the state.
The strongest feature OF the SUIT
according to the attorney general, ID
that relating to the failure OF inc
Standard OIL to pay charter fees, thus
having no authority to do business IN
the state. To fight the Standard Is
the object Of the suit The action
against the railroads is brought TO
dissolve the freight rate combination
washington, March S.--The hotel
prices in Washington for the inau-
guration are soaring. One hotel de-
manded $40 a day for an ordinary
room and bath.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
mrs LWLang and mrs. S. Fra1e

Mrs, Samuel Frake, Of Prospect
Plains, N. j., writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
I CANNOT thank YOU enough for what Lydia
ID. Pinkhanis Vegetable Compound has done
forms. When frst wrote to you had SUI.
fored for years with what the doctor called
Kidney trouble and congestion Of the womb:
Nv back ached dreadfully all the time, and
aifYered 70 with that bearing down feeling ]
co,IId hardly walk across the room. / did nos
ret any better, 90 decided TO stop doctortng
With my physician and take Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and am thank:
full TO say II has entirely cured me- do al
my own work, have no more backache and
all the bad symptoms have disappeared
Icannot praise your medicine enough, and
would advise all women suffering with kidney
trouble to try 1t
Mrs. J. W. Lang, Of $40 Third Ave.
nue., New York, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham;--
i have been great sufferer with kidney
trouble. Ny back ached ell the time and !
was discouraged. / heard that Lydia X.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound would cnre
Kidney disease, and began to take 1t; and u
has cured me when everything else had failed:
have recommended 1t to lots Of people and
they all praise 1t very highly.
Mrs. Plnkham's Standing In
vitatiOn.
Women suffering from kidney
trouble, or any form Of female weak
ness are invited to promptly commune
cate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn.
Mass. Out Of the great volume OF ex-
perience which she has to draw from,
It is more than likely she has the very
knowledge that will help your case.
Her advice is free and always help
full.
i q Weman'S Rsmsdy fer Weman'S ia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09

OF all the diseases known, with
which women are afflicted, kidney dis
ease Is the most fatal. In fact, unless
early and correct treatment Is applied,
the weary.pstient seldom survives.
Being fully aware Of this, Mrs. Pink
ham, early In her career, gave exhaust
i've study to the subject, and In pro-
ducing her great remedy for woman's
lls--Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound--was careful to see that II
contained the correct combination OF
herbs which was sure to control that
fatal disease, woman's kidney troubles.
The Vegetable Compound acts In har-
mony with the laws that govern the
entire female system, and while there
are many 80 called remedies for kidney
troubles, Lydia q. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Is the only one espe-
cially prepared for women, and thou
sands have been cured Of serious kidney
arrangements By 1t. Derangements Of
the feminine organs quickly atkect the
kidneys, and when woman has such
symptoms as pain or weight In the
loins, backache, bearing down pains,
urine too frequent. scanty or high coli
ored, producing scalding or burning,
or deposits like brick dust In u; un-
usual thirst, swelling Of hands and feet,
swelling under the eyes or sharp pains
in the back running. down the inside
Of her groin, she may be sure her kid
neys are affected and should lose no
time in combating the disease with
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, the woman's remedy for wo'
mans ills.
The following letters show how
marvelously successful 1t Is.
lydia q, PInkham'S VeAetahle Cempoun
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
New Tarla tor philippines.

washington, March 1.-THE senate
Wednesday took up the bill regulating
the tariff on imports into the Philip
pine islands. Mr. marlborough. sought
to have the measure amended SO as to
revoke the ruling Of the secretary
Of the treasury providing for a rebate
Of the duty on wheat used In the man
ufacture of -four for export, but Mr.
Lodge, having the bill in charge, made
a plea for the passage Of the measure
unchanged and the amendment was
voted down. The bill was then passed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
Champion Liniment for Rheumatism.

ChaS. Drake, a mail carrier at
Chapinville, Conn, says: Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is the champion of
all liniments. The past year I was
troubled great deal with 'rheuma-
tism in my shoulder. After trying
several cures the storekeeper here rec
commended this remedy and It COM
pletely cured me-" There is no use
Of anyone suffering from that painful
ailment when this liniment can be OBJ.
tanned for small sum. One applica-
ton gives prompt relief and its CON.
tinued use for . short time will pro-
duce a permanent cure. For sale by
All Druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09

st. Petersburg, March 2--Lieut. Gen
stoessel arriyedin St. Petersburg We'd
nesday from Moscow. A quarter Of
an hour before his train was due II
looked as II not more than 100 persons
would be present to welcome the de-
fender Of Port Arthur, but their num-
Der augmented rapidly and when the
train steamed into the depot many
hundreds Of people, especially women
crowded on the platforms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
Might PrOwlingIT Thieves.

Group and WhOoping Cough come
like thief in the night, stealing in
TO iasten the fangs Of mortal disease
upon the children as they peacefully
sleep in their little beds. Kennedy'a
Laxative Honey and Tar, the new dis
covery for Coughs and Colds, will
drive out these death.dealing demons
before the doctor can arrive. It pro-
tects the lives and health Of the little
ones. Containes no opiates. Keepit
handy. Sold by Townsend, the Drug
gist, cor. Srd and Broadway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09

Topeka, Kan. March Estate OIL
Inspector NJ. G. Kelly has published
his annual report. It shows that his
department last. year inspected 1e6,66S
barrels OF kerosene and 1l2,256 barrels
Of gasoline. The department collected
in fees S27,s2e.2O, and paid out in
salaries and expenses s14.56s.6s, leav-
ing balance for the state Of SlS,-
s575l Only 76 barrels Of oil were re-
jected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
The Best Cough Syrup.

s. L. Apple, ex-Probate Judge,
Ottawa Co., Kansas, writes: "This
is to say that have used Billiards.
Horehound Syrup for years, and that
do no hesitate to recommend 1t as
the best cough syrup have ever
used" 25c, SOC and e1.00. Sold by
G, E. Nortkcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
incredible Brutality.

1t would have been incredible
brutality ii Chas. F. Lemberger, Of
Syracuse, N. r., had not done the
best be could for his suffering son.
."My boy" be says, "cnt . fearful
gash over his eye, 80 4 applied Buck
lens Arnica Salve, which quickly
healed 1t and saved his eye" Good
for burns and ulcers too. Only 26c
at J. M. 'Gleissner's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
$500 nehhea q a4.ooo.

New York, March s.-Patrick Col
well, a eoachman for the vidoN Of
Charles Harder. Of Philmont, knit
ting min man, was knocked down and
robbed last uirht q ieoo. he savings
n 4 lIitiime ColWell was found I'M
ca1solous IN the barn under the feet q
bis employers horses
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
Now a Drug Trust.

Chicago, March 4.-Existence Of a
gigantic combination which controls
the drug trade OF the United States
and costs the consumers $4,000 900
annually is held to have been proved
in the hearing just concluded before
NJ. 3. Sampsell, special United States
commissioner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09

Kansas City, Mo. March Al. j. Rice
chairman Of the state board Of railway
and warehouse commissioners. says
that the. board would in a short time
institute q new tariff 70 be charged BY
express companies hauling in Missouri.
"The rate win be lowered" said Nj.
Rice
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
Irr,ed q peptroy evidence.

washington, March 4.-Congressman
Binger Hermann has been indicted
by the federal grand jury on the
charge of destroying public records.
The specific charge is that he destroys
ed 35 letter press copybooks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
Cash in MIaaouri Treaauary.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 2.-Treas-
urer Gmelich submitted his monthly
report to Gov. Folk, making the fol-
lowing showing: Balance, s2,s2s,41S;
receipts, s522, 2sO.sO; total, sS.l4s,7oS.4
Disbursement, s206.21ssl. Balance,
1924, ls3.6O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09

Perry, Kan, March 4.-The swear
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Ham,
living about four miles east Of Perry,
was killed by falling OF wagon. the
wheels of which passed over his neck,
breaking it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
Declines 500, 900 Job.

Washington, March 4.-FormerSec-
retary Of war Elihu Root has declined
to be President Roosevelt's 100000
man" in the construction Of the
Panama canal. Te,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
Cheap Rates to Mexico City Via
. Santa Re. 3*

The Santa Fe will sell round trip
tickets Abilene to City Of Mexico and
return for e46. Tickets on sale March
4th, 9th, 9Th and 7th, stop over in
either direction, final limit so days
from date Of sale. For further par
ticulars call on or address F. s. Sails,
agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
A VICTIM OF POISON.
Mrs. Leland StanfOrd's Sad Death
In Far-Of Honolulu.
OVERDOSE or DIClRDOElTE OF SODA
Just Before the End the Aged
woman Declared she Had Been
Poisoned But' Her nrother
scouts ThIs Idea.

Honolulu, March 2.--Mrs. Jane Lath-
rop Stanford, OF San Francisco, wild
ow of United States Senator Leland
Stanford, died at 11:40 o'clock Tuesday
night st the Moana hotel here. Sus-
picious circumstances surround the
death OF Mrs. Stanford She was taken
Ill at II o'clock and said: Il have
been poisoned" Her last words were:
'This is horrible death to die" Mrs.
Stanford came here from San Francis
co on the Korea February 81. In
conversation with Mrs. Henry High
ton, of San Francisco, who is now here,
Mrs. Stanford said that an attempt had
been made to poison her in that city
and that this was her reason for sail,
ing on the Korea. 1t was Mrs. Stan
ford's belief, according to Mrs. High
ton, that enough poison had been used
to kill 20 persons.
San Francisco, Cal, March 2.-Mr.
Mountford s. Wilson, Mrs. Stanford's
personal attorney, when seen in re-
gard to the telegram to the effect that
Mrs, Stanford's death in Honolulu was
perhaps due to poison, said that In
his opinion and in the opinion of
Charles G. Lathrop, Mrs. Stanford's
brother, there was no truth in the
stories telegraphed from Honolulu and
that without doubt Mrs. Stanford died
natural death. Mr.. Wilson, said
Mrs. Stanford had been In poor health
for some time and probably died from
heart failure, apoplexy or some SINH
lar trouble.
Elizabeth Richmond, maid former
ly in the employ of Mrs. Stanford,
said: Mrs. Stanford was in the habit
of taking bi-carbonate of soda. She
kept 1t in her dressing room and often
took a little of 1t In water when SHE
ate anything that disagreed with her"
Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford was born
Albany, N. Y, in 1926 She married
Leland Stanford, who later became
one Of the builders of the Central Pa
ciic railroad and accumulated an i'm
mense fortune. AS the wife of Gov,
and later Senator Stanford, Mrs. Stan
ford for many years took prominent
part in social affairs. She co-operated
with her husband in the founding OF
Leland Stanford Jr., University, and
after Senator Stanford's death devoted
herself almost entirely to the interests
of the university. Although the i'm
mense endowmentof nearly $40, 900, 900
made by Senator and Mrs. Stanford to
the university was placed In the hands
Of trustees, Mrs. Stanford until the
time Of her death had control of the
funds and the appointment Of the trus-
tees. Almost the entire Stanford for
tune now goes to the university. Mrs.
Stanford had but one child, son, who
died at an early age and in memory Of
whom the Leland Stanford. Jr., univer-
sity was founded. M
Sacramento, CAL, March 2.-Both
houses of the legislature adjourned
early to-day, as mark Of respect to
tha vnamorv If Mrs lane Stanford.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09
oklahoma wants to See the hooks.

NA-A~N
Guthrie, Ok, March 2--The com
mittee appointed by the legislature to
investigate the Capital national bank,
which failed for 100000 last year,
was not permitted to go through the
books Of the defunct institution. The
territory had nearly s25o,OoO in the
Bank. Receiver ]. A. Willoiughhy,
1t Is said, Is at home in Illinois inten-
tionalIy. The legislature viii appeal
to the comptroller Of the currency AZ
once.
quick 70 Honor Gen. Lev WAnsse.
indianapolis. Ind, March l.-Ine
fndlnna senate passed oill appropll-
stina 5000 for a statue Of Gen ~
waiIace, to be placed IN me eapleol =
washington
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-09

Sacramento, CAL, March 2.-Both
houses Of the legislature adjourned
early to-day, as a mark Of respect to
the memory Of Mrs Jane Stanford.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31
FUNERALS
In FRANCE

According to a French paper, on
December 30, 1904, it was decree
that the monopoly Of funerals should
be equally divided between the cities
of France and the churches. The
city has the exclusive right to trans
port the body, to decorate the exte-
rioi Of the mortuary building and to
furnish caskets. The church, on the
other hand, has the sole right to dec.
crate the house Of the deceased and
to decorate the churches. From the
mortuary buildings provided by the
city there go forth each day $50 fu-
neral professions, or $4,000 a year.
Twelve hundred persons are empioyed
in the industry, including Offices,
workshops, warehouses, stables, etc.
A stock Of materials to the value of
$l,O00,000 is carried. The services
rendered by this branch Of the Paris
municipal government are divided into
many classes, but only the first FIVE
are profitable. On all the others there
is net loss. The institution is re-
quired to furnish caskets and other
materials free to the INDECENT poor
The charges in the first Of the Ave
classes on which a profit is made
amount to $1430, which includes 5000
for the catafalque, each coaehman and
livery SO and 81 extra for shoulder
knobs and 80 cents extra for cockades
A standard Of flags costs So, and wal
horse led by hand $s. The casket'
vary in price from so to $50, accord
ing to material and fnish. Although
this department has been in opera
tion but a short time, It is judged Il
be successful.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31
DOING THEIR DUTY.
Scores Of Salem Readers Are Learning
the Duty Of the Kidneys.


To filter the blood is the kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the kid
ney's are sick.
Backache and many kidney ills fol-
low.
Urinary troubles, diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them all.
Mrs. Conradina Arnold, Of $40 East
First street, Albany, Oregon, says;
"Doan's Kidney Pills did me consider
able good. / used them for rheumatic
pains aeress the small Of my back and
down through the sides which were
very severe when l stopped to lift any
thing or sat in one position for any
length Of time. 1 got Doan's Kidney
Pills and commenced their use. I be-
gan to get better right away and con-
tinued taking them. They soon re.
lieved me and have had very little
touble since. shall always try to
keep Doan's Kidney Pills in the house
and will recommend thenm at every
opportunity.
Plenty more proof like this from Sa'
lem people. Call at DIR. Stones drug
store and ask what his customers re-
port.
For sale by all dealers. Price, 5t
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-DOan 's-ant
take no other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31
sickening shivoring Pits

Of ague and malaria, can be relieved
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
is a pure, tonic medicinej Of especial
benefit in malaria, for it s=erts a true
curative influence on the disease, driv'
ing it entirely out Of the system. II il
much to be preferred to quinine, hav
ing none Of this drugs bad after-of
fects i. s. Munday, Of Henrietta
Tex, writes; "My brother was very
low with malarial fever and jaundiee
till no took Electric Bitters, whicl
saved his life. At j. @. Perry's drul
store; price SOC guaranteed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31
DO YOU WANT TO
SELL YOUR FARM7

Do you want to buy or sell any
thingf
Here is your opportunity to
insert your advertisement in two
newspapers for the price Of one.
For a limited time all "For
sale," "For Rent, +" and all
"want" ads win be inserted in
The Portland Daily Journal
and
The Capital Journal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31
No Comnnlsion.

"You sign this deed Of your OWL
free will, do you, madami" asked the
lawyer.
"What do you mean by thatP' de
manded the large red faced woman
"I mean there has been no compul
sion on the part Of your husband, has
therel"
"Himf' she calculated, turning to
look at the meek little man sitting
beside her. ora like to see him try
TO eompulse me. "-London It'd Bits.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31
A Grim Tragedy

is daily enacted, in thousands Of homes
as death claims, in each one, another
victim Of consumption or pneumonia.
But when coughs and cOulds are prop
erly treated, tho tragedy is svertod. f.
@. Huntley, of oaklandSn, Ind, writes;
"My wife had the consumption, and
three doctors gave her up. Finally she
took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds, which
cured her, and today she is well and
strong" II kills the germs Of all dis
eases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed
at SOC and $1.OO by ]. o. Perry, drug
gist. Trial bottle free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31
FoR sALE.

e~s~s>-~~~~~~-~c~~~~N--~~ =
For Sale. .--Sever-ro residence, barn,
large half block, electric lights, bath,
hot and cold city water. Il. Hofer,
journal office.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-07-31

For sale.--smnll dry ar wood, at sS.2o
per cord. Phone Black 2O61. T. L.
Davidson, Jr., MOrningside 1-20-tf