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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

Mrs. Frank MCGrath has brought
suit In the Topeka court asking d.
vorce from her husband, Deputy U. s.
Marshal Frank McGrath. The defen-
dant is 9 we'll known northwest Kan
sas man. Some sensational develop
msnts are promised. McGrath was
once q Reiormer and president OF the
Farmers Alliance. Reform should
begin at home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

Booker +. Washington made Z
speech recently at New kochells
which was both humorous and sensi-
bic. The address was strong appeal
70 both races to let common sense and
fairness rule.
To the white people be said; "We
are not here Of our own accord. Ths
negro race Is not preparing to go 70
Africa. We shall remain here. The
negro race IL the only one which ever
bad pressing or special invitation to
come to America. My race was sent
for. Not only were We sent for, but
we had our passages prepaid"
To the Colored people he said;
"Get bank account. Get homo Of
your own. Get some property. Get
a start 10 the world. Eschew cheap
jewels. Quit taking % buggy rides
on o $6.a-week salary. Don't pat q
s5 hat on q 5 cent head"
Pointed and pithy. even harsh, per-
haps, but good advice for white and
colored folks. Among both races can
be found improvidence and extrava
gance. Stop it. Turn about and be
economical, saving, provident, senSi-
bic and industrious.
The nation is making material pro-
gress. Whites and negroes alike
share in 1t. Both have contributed to
it. There are ten million negroes in
the country. Eight millions live in
the South. In the forty odd years
since his emancipation the negro has
accumulated more than $500, 900, 600
Of property in the South alone. The
race owns in twelve Southern states
1882 farms and supports over 2S'-
900 churches as we'll as many private
and public schools. That is no mean
record Of progress. The negro has
no cause to be ashamed Of it.
But there is still too much IMPROVE
dence, too much shiitlessness. The
easy-going ways Of the negro. are a
survival Of his former state. 1t
doesn't fit civilization. DR.. Washing
ton wisely said to him; "Don't be
satisfied with the shadow OF civiliza.
ton; get some Of the substance for
yourself" To the improvident white
man he might have paraphrssed him
self thus: "Don't be satisfied with
the shadow Of prosperity; get some OF
the substance for yourself"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

The selection Of Major William
Warner Of Kansas City as senator
from Missouri was a better solution
Of Missouri's deadlock than the most
sAnguins friend Of that state expected.
He is . splendid choice, q Republican
wh6 stands among the leaders Of the
nation, and be will make q senator
Of which the entire west viii be
proud.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23
Honor to St. Patrick.

Good old St. Patrick is duly recog'
nized by the government in a new
ruling that shamrock seed shall be
admitted free Of duty. The revenue
board in making the decision citei
various authorities as to the botan'
ical classification Of the shamrock.
II is not absolutely certain, 1t Is said,
Just which plant is the true sham
rock, especially the one which, 40
Cording to tradition, was used by st.
Patrick to illustrate the meaning Of
the Trinity. The board concludes,
however, that, in spite Of some I'M
uncertainties In this matter, the
shamrock is variety Of clover. The
board has, repeatedly, in past de-
cisions, held that clover seed should
be classed as grass seed, hence sham
rock seed pays no duty. 'Rah for St.
Patrick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

II Gov. Hoch Is still editing his pa
per Topeka is having mellowing in
tiuence on him. Listen to this; A
Wichita man has patented typewriter
that cAn be folded up and put in a
mans pocket. This. however, Is not
the frat typewriter that has gone
down In . mans pocket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

johnson, and installed in memory Of
his deceased son, Albert Sidney John.
son. Musicians known through the
state present were Mrs. Flora Bata
Ksnney Of Emporia, Mrs. Young,
Miss Matte Beam Of Herington, and
Rev. J. H. Mcconnell Of Wichita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

In the history Of the world there is
no record Of the defeat Of nation 90
great as Russia without = single VIC
tory. major or minor, to the credit Of
the defeated army. It is the irony Of
lats. The war was uujuslinsdi u
was = stupid blundir, and those TO
sPOusIbls have met deserved humilia:
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23
D.diOatsd Haud,ome Church.

Mrs. J. A. Young is home from Pea
body where the week Of dedicatOry
services Of the new Presbyterian
church has just closed. The church
cost $4,000 and was dedicated clear
OF debt. 1t contains q $4,000 pipe
organ, largely the gift Of Hon. J. G,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

Mr.. William Jennings Bryan, while
the guest Of former brother con-
gresham at East Liverpool, o.,
dreamed that disaster had come to bis
host. It came next day in the form
Of . s5OO,e 600 6re. Who says now
that MIR. Bryan 10 not true prophet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23
Whita Roek O,okeOls.

For sale, iarm-rAiSsd. large bOnsd
few oOckerOls nom 'Duds,r one Of
the winning cock blrds .. TOPska, Jan
uAry, 1905. Eggs for Matching. Nrs
Adm. Jones, Abilene, KAs. $3.50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23
information Wanted.

Information as to the address Of I'd.
ward easier. We think that be died
about 1872 in. Dickinson county.
Small recovery can be made for said
hsirL Address Harvey SPalding q
Sons, Washington, D. O. 7S-2t4Ss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23
THURSDAY. MAX. IS. 1905.

The Standard says Kansas must
spend 100000, 900 to get into the oil
business. What 10 there to hinder tho
state using q few millions Of watered
stock as the Standard has donep
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

For sale, sweet potatoeS--About
400 bushels for seed and 800 bushels
for eating. Fine stock. G. A.
Hilton, Box 4S6; l mile west Of abb
lene. 66-t&6c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23
J, N. BURTON, Auctioneer.


First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
fector March %. 1861
Publication Notice.
: In the District Court of Dickinson county,
State Of Kansas.
william A. Smith, Plaintiff,
VS..
Elsie ]. Smith, defendant.
To the above named defendant, Elsie J.
Smith:
You will hereby take notice that you have
been sued by said plaintiff, William A.
Smith, who filed his petition In the district
court Of Dickinson county, Kansas, on the
22nd day OF March, A. D., 1905. wherein be al
leges Abandonment and asks for q divorce
from you upon the grounds of abandonment.
You will answer or demur to said petition
on or before May 4th, 1905, or said petition
will be taken as true and judgment rem
dered against you, granting said plaintiff,
William A. smith, a divorce from you upon
the ground OF abandonment.
WILLIAM A. SMITH,
5. s. SMITH, Plaintiff.
His attorney. 2s-S
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23


First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
aector March %. 1861
Publication Notice.
In the District Court Of Dickinson county,
State OF Kansas.
Charles r. spidel. Plaintiff.
W. 80
Alta A. spidel, Defendant.
To the above named defendant, Alta A.
Spldell
You are hereby notified that ron have been
sued by said plaintiff, Charles y. epidel, who
aled hfs petition IN the district court OF Dick
ineQn county, Kanaas. on the1oth day Of March,
A. D., loo5. Wherein be ALLEGES ns ground for
divorce gross neglect Of duty and rays for a
diverce from you upon the ground Of gro1
That you must answer or domur 70 nai4 Pc
ttlon on or before Nay Eth, i11t o. aid %
ttion viii b taken ~ tlue ald tnoTmentba
rendered 1gainnt you, granting = QlVonco %
aald plaintiff. Cnkutirs Y. e4Tn11,
b g. 3. anuIH, FIainlil
Hn attorney. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-23

For sale, good, safe and gentle
driving horse. Call at No. So, Buck
eye Ave. A. G. Steinhilber. II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
PHILADELPHIA'S FRANCHISES.

Philadelphia attention and executive
has troubles to face The the of the
council committee yesterday dignfed though unfou-
nate the position taken by citizens appears have been
as only fear OF immediate harm force the public officers
to regard the rights OF the people.
AT the time the councspassed the socaed gas steal which
vetoed by the and afterwards withdrawn
chise bills also enacted These mayor
as the traction company given the right lay tracks in
miles OF streets without any compensation the city The
passed the franchises the but owing
cernng the steal action taken by the traction
and the ordinances reported accepted company
motion repeal these franchises pending
committee yesterday when the controversy violent that
the police summoned.
One member OF the commtte claimed the company
secured vested rights in the lie became indignant
citizens present resented the ida that the methods hgwavman
could confer any right to hlchcd property The city solicitor
to decide and the question will probably be fought
The outcome will be OF interest citizens places This
man who fought for the sacred rights of corporations was not
Republican but Democrat Unfortunately not mark
any Cleavage between the two parties the city state
Republican machine has just awarded Arthur S. Morrow one
OF the municipal officers removed by Mayor Weaver state Job
Honest citizenship has enemies i'm both parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
NO CAUSE FOR HAsTY ACTION.

Those who protected just
keeny interested in the the dissatisfaction dssenson
that have arisen among the membership of the Royal
result the declaration and higher by the supreme
council of the order 1t is extremely improbable that the
present difficulties will organized secession from the ranks
of the Arcanu The question involved is way sentimental
but rather OF business and of plain and convincing figures
Naturally the older members disappointed aggrieved
the failure realize their earlier expectations but they
reasonably raise question the existence of condition that
makes the change imperative This all
in interested Nor the of the order be
fairly subjected to adverse criticism for has been capable
Straightforward and upright It's record has bsched by
scandals and its whole has commercially
turpitude of any kind.
During period covering than century and
which witnessed the collapse and ruin of numbees franal in
organizations the Royal Arcanum
shaken The direct and frank in which the management
points the that be the prosperity and
security of the order be maintained
of its policy from the
Undenaby the theory of insurance upon which Royal
originally founded has been proven expert
and of this defect the action of the council plain
and unequvoca admission does appear however be either
disastrous rrepaabe Present members who affiliated with the
order twenyeigh should fail give due weight
the important fact that throughout the intervening time they
enjoyed the protection of safe insurance much lower
they would have been required pay elsewhere
that the increased they make hereafter will
than balance the mathematical scale.
This of the situation should appeal
judgment of all members of the Royal Arcanum and ought
strain them from yielding hay impulse
such yielding will but add another the long list of
wrecks the record of the quarter century dsclose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

The question is how much will wealth respect the rights of those
upon whom it depend
corporations and heavy stockholders corporations pinch
and grind the in order make ungheous profits be spent
lavish and reckless living dissatisfaction trouble naturally
follows but for this the corporations and the stockholders to
blame Every American whether the in the
matter of income is willing pay fair price for all things
That brains foehoug quickness and skill should their
due will Question What obnoxious is the Haunting of
used wealth and its silly the faces of honest and
industrious people That the people have right to that how
other vauabe be used property the value of which
from the granting of franchises belonging the public shall be used
for the benefit of the public and for the purpose depressing
unusty honest deny If those possessed OF great
wealth great manipulating power persist in offending against
justice honesty and decency they the penalty
is only deal the people want and they in
position to get it ultimately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
DIED &.

BLuNT--At the residence OF his son. 23I
Central avenue. East Providence. Capt
Robert w Blunt. retired.
Funeral service Friday the 18th inst,
at y. m. at the Second Free Baptist
church, Pond street. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
LOWE-In this city, on the 18th inst,
Mr.. Edwin Lowe. in his SD year.
Funeral from his late residence. 1927
Westminster street. Thursday, at II
O'Clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited TO attend. Burial private.
New York and Boston papers please
copy.
MoRTlMcRE-In Harrisville. Ark. June
i3. Ann. wife OF Isaac Mortimore. aged
50 years.
Funeral Friday morning, June i6. from
her late home at 10 o'clock. Relatives
and friends invited 10 attend.
Providence papers please copy.
sHERRY-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Mary wife Of Bryan Sherry and mother
Of John S. and Bernard T.. Sherry.
Funeral from her late residence. No. rs
Matthews street. Thursday June Is. at
$3.50 a. m Services at the immaculate
Conception church at n. m Relatives
and friends are invited to attend
sMITH-In this city on the 18Th inst.
William Henry. beloved husband OF
Annie Agnes and father of Ethel Smith
Thbou. William H.. Jr.. Robert A. and
Walter a. Smith, aged 4s years.
Notice Of funeral later
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
She MIXED
POISON IN
The TEA

New York, June Lucy Williams, the
youthful negro servant who recently pre-
pared a mixture OF poison and put IT in
a teapot "just TO make the little girls
sick" as she expressed It, was given a
hearing Monday before Judge zabriskie
at IIackensack, n j.
Lucy was procured from a negro orphan
asylum In New York two years ago by
Manola Ysern, a well-to-do Cuban. living
I'm Rutherford
During the absence OF Mrs. Ysern Lucy
boiled the overalls and coat of a painter
who had left his clothing I'm the Ysern
house over night and the refuse from the
process was put in the teapot
Inc affidavit made by Mrs. Ysern be-
fore Justice Collins set forth that Paris
green had also been used. The Ysern
girls became suspicious when they saw
the colored oils floating on their tea and
smeled the strong odor rising from their
cups and they did not even taste the
mixture. They did not even make accusa-
tlons, but awaited the return OF their
mother
Lucy confessed the guilt TO the justice
and admitted her crime to Judge Zabris-
kie-, making a trial unnecessary. Lucy
will be sent to the State Home for Girls
She Is fourteen years old. II is said
there was enough poison I'm the teapot Ia
have killed the family.
The accused did not seem 10 realize the
enormity OF her crime
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

sex They certainly had her famlly-an-
cestors-down pat and finally they dipped
into the immediate family.
Say Jennie, don't you really think
that her husband Is a good mana real
gentle. house broken, patient man"
well. | don't know" interrupted the
other. "It has kept me guessing; some
times I think he Is naturally so and then
at other times the impression comes to
me that she's got him scared, that's all.
You know YOU never can tellV'
That's so-that's so,' responded the
first woman.
YES. IT is So" added the second.
Then l got off the car.
co
The other day two women boarded an
electric car on busy street bound
for Pawtucket. IL was crowded car and
every seat was taken. They rubbered
around, cndcavoring to find the least
excuse OF "a place TO sit down, but nary
space. Finally one man arose. offered
his seat and the following dialogue took
place between the two women:
"You take the seat
"No. indeed-you take it,
but I insist on YOU sitting down, dear"
"R-c-a-l-l-y. now. don't care to!''
"No more DO !. dear"
but. honestly and truly, I'd just as
soon stand
And I! I've been sitting all day"
81 do wish you'd take the seat--now,
do. please do!'
"Td much rather you'd take IT.
"No. | really wont-so.'
But, truly. truly, dear, don't care
to-"
Tho Conductor-Fa please.
Lot me nay the fare
no. indeed. YOU won't. -
But I have the change right here
Qumblng In pocketbook
so have I. dear'-(also fumbling)
But l do wish you'd let me pay Il this
tlme"-(still fumbling).
mo. indeed, really insist, dear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
MAINE DAUGHTERS Of LIBERTY

Bangor. Me, June 1.-THE delegates %
the state council of the Daughters OF Lib
erty, auxiliary Co the United order Of
American Mechanics. met at 10 o'clock
this morning I'm Royal Arcanum hall. Ma
sonic block
Most OF the forenoon session was spent
in certifying credentials and business of
.ff.4t...4 i..1aTha- -aftnrnnan
session opened shortly before two O'Clock
FOR the election Of officers and what other
business might come before the assembly.
including the installation of the officers
after their election.
The attendance at the meeting was
gooa over 60 delegates being present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
POOR JOKE


a colorcd man by the name OF Bell, who
resides on Kay street. brought 10 the
Firth station this morning a note which
he said he found in n bottle at Fields
Point yesterday The note read as fol-
lows:
''ieu5 who ever finds this note. COM
mitted suicide OF Pertuckset. 10th OF May.
bed and kicked her severely.
The communication was evidently
placed IN the bottle by a cheap as well as
illiterato joker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

IN Rouvier would hardly be the shrewd
man Of business he Is taken Tor " ne ala
not recognize that the time has come to
cali for a fresh pack and a new deal
France has tried one kind Of n game and
lost; perhaps she will strike true vein
I'm another II has been demonstrated that
the French republic can gain absolutely
nothing in Europe or In Africa without
Germany's consent Is II not possible,
however. that IL might accomplish some
thing I'm one at least-perhaps I'm both-ot
those directions with Germany's good
will New York sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
What Others
Are Saying

"The Scandinavians have the instinct OF
self government strongly developed. and
wherever they have settled i'm the United
states they have proved devoted to our
constitution. supporters OF our schools and
the friends OF law. order and civil and
religious liberty. There are probably now
scattered over the world, but principally
located I'm the United states, three times
ns many people -of Scandinavian hland as
make up the population or the TWO
states. San Francisco Call
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

There. it's psidY"
"Oh. that was just awful OF you'll
Thanks. though. Now, do, please, take
the seat"
mo. you take it--you look tired!'
But. really l think
mo you must take itl There!'
'Well II you insist. Ill---"
The Conductor-Pawtucket All OUT
First Woman-Wel.
Second Woman-Well.
The man stood up all the time. The
moral of this Is that some men think
they understand women
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
DIED AFTER OPERATION

Belfast. Me. June ii.-Mrs. Mary Christ
mas. an Armenian peddler. who was
known all over Maine. died during last
night at n -nangor hospital where she had
n tumor removed she came here from her
native land about 90 years ago. and since
then has travelled 90 all parts OF Maine
pcddling her wares from a branket She
owned brick block here and was repur
ed 20 be worth seven or eight thousand
dollars A son and daughter survive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

Deyannis the premier of Greece who cruelty assass
mated yesterday loved by all the decent elements in his country
He vigorous fighter for good though so years
of Like the Davis family of West Virginia old did
impair in any way his powers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
The Gsowler.

THERE certain
ly is a difference
between a mans
temper a n d a
woman's, for n man
will contend he
has the right to be
cross. G o m / n <
down In the car
this morning The
Growler overheard
two women dis
cussing a third
member OF their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
WANT A SQUARE DEAL.

OF late large part Of the press OF the county has M
the discussion of what pleased the policies such
as municipal ownership and while declare public
ship to be socialism, bold and vigorous
OF the behavior OF certain capitalists saving
wealth has no more dangerous than itself That
less fortunately placed have despo the wealthy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

"The nature OF the issues arc such that
the interests ~ other Powers are involved
I'm any general settlement such as Japan
Is understood 90 desire and before the ne
rotiatious are FAR advanced 10 will proba.
hlv be found that they have become the
centre OF activity % international politics
and that Interests are claiming cousidera.
ton apart from those directly concerning
Russia and Japan "-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

Japan doubtless figures that II has cost
her 60 much 70 fnd out tho best way 10
neht naval battles that tho information Il
far too valuable 20 be given TO others
gratis "-Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

Britain by the United and refuses take
part negotiations with the sultan of Morocco that
approved of by Emperor William had
another setback in his African policy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

Who will claim Phladelphans lacking a of
umor? The other night when bull invaded gospel
meeting the worsppers Immediately began sing Nearer My
God, % Thee"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

When read that the latest outgoing carried
another of monae stop and reflect that when they
back there will be lot of millions awaiting them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia keeps his gulotine working
steadily and the official heads of the ngsters who have looted the
city are proving fine trophies for the decent citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

use our philippine ports for war purposes,
but probably Russia will not feel very
kindly 20 us. We'll we can't be a world
power and have possessions without
disagrccable complications Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

The only insure the defeat of the enemies of constu
onal popular government November is by
registering before the first of July.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

promising pease the June brides the baseball
enthusiasts strawberry well less conspicuous citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

OF the animpeasts entertained suspicion
that President Roosevelt big stick olive branch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

Cleveland takes his duties trustee of the
Equitable condition only theory that will confront
him?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14

of the necessary duties of the citizen constitu
reform in this good begin is register
the hall before the end Of the present month.