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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

IN many OF the Greek islands diving for
spdnges forms a considerable part OF the
occupation OF the inhabitants. The ma
tivts make Il a trade TO gather these.
and their income from this source Is far
from contemplate.
In one OF the islands a girl is not per-
mitted to marry until she has brought
up a certain number of sponges and given
proof Of her skill by taking them from
a certain depth. But In some OF the
islands this custom is reversed.
The father OF a marriageable daughter
bestows her on the best diver among her
suitors. He who can stay longest I'm the
water and bring up the biggest cargo OF
sponges marries the maid.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
WHAT OF THE FUTUREi

New York. IL Is announced. will be Ln-
represented for the rest of the session in
the United States senate. In this respect
Il will be unique among the states The
sole distinction attaching New, Yorks
nominal delegation In the senate this ses-
sion Is that Mr.. Platt introduced the long
est anti-Smoot petition. Shades OF a glori-
-ous pastl- Shadows of ~ -aelefHi-pfe=entl
And what about the future New York
World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
JUST CUT LOOSE.

Cut loose for day,
Take the trolley and swing
To a meadowy way
And know that It's spring.
Go feel the winds mirth
When IL kisses the clover;
Loaf. idle--let Earth
Create you all over
And you'll come back 10 men.
And you'll come back to labor,
With fresh fame in your pen,
And more love for your neighbor.
New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
THE CASTING OF DUST.

To cast dust In ones eyes" perfectly
explains itself. IL L.. however. interesting
TO know that Epaminondas at the battle
OF Tegea defeated the Spartans by mask
ing hls movements with a large body OF
cavalry lie caused the horsemen to
gallop 10 and fro I'm front OF the enemy
in such n way as 20 raise a cloud OF dust
and go veiled the movements of his in
.antry and enabled them TO take up a new
and more advantageous position.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
HUBBY'S RETORT.

A man, accompanied by his wife visited
a merchant tailor TO order suit of
clothes The couple differed as to the
material and the manner of making and
the wife los; her temper.
"Oh. well" she said, turning away,
please yourself; / suppose you are the
one who will wear the clothes"
We'll" observed the husband meekly.
Il didn't suppose you'd want to wear
the coat and walstcoat. ."-Everybody
Magazine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
ATTENTION. POULTRYMEN

BY Matching 10 chickens from ~ eggs
William Burkhart OF kaukauna, Wis.
has established a new record for poul-
try raisers OF Wisconsin. While three
eggs OF the setting were larger than the
rest, Mr.. Burkhart was not aware that
they contained double yolks until two
perfectly developed chickens were hatched
from each
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
TODAY'S DIVER SIONS

kEITH's--"Gay Parisians."
sHUeGRT-"Zaza."
EMpIRE-"East Lynne"
NicKEl-Mo,ion Pictures and Illustrated
Songs.
MAThEWSoN ST. vINk--Roller Skating
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

least IL cannot be said OF John D. Rockefeller that
he a Russell He has the
Deutschland which is extravaganza Uncle Russell
would permit himself TO indulge In.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

Admiral Mason the American navy not
At comparatively. n past scrim-
the navy has been found ready effective at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
NOT ANXIOUS TO DO 1T.

The packers will make no application
20 be heard on the Beveridge meat in
spection amendment. We should rather
think not They are scarcely anxious
20 stir up the foul odors Of Chicago any
more than is necessary. y.--Boston Journal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

won't be long before the scorcher will have
competition from Old Sol The latter has the
being able TO elude police court hnes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

The Congress OF Mothers is hot after Shoots scalp.
Unfortunately the OF its
does not meet in senate ante-ro
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

Not long the American people were angry because
lard adulterated with cottonseed OIL Now
wish had all been cottonseed,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

The technical who says may now ny
will" is probably right but the old trouble about
landing still exists.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
CHANCE FOR A MARGIN

The sundry civil bill provides an APP
propriation of $4,000 for the travelling ex-
penses OF the president and those who
travel with him. Provision OF this sort
is wise for obvious reasons. but II seems
sufficiently large. President Roosevelt
has Travelled more extensively than II has
been the custom of~presidents, and the
amount provided IL probably none too
great. Others. following the general rule.
ought to be able 20 count In a bit, of
margin at the end OF the year II they
are circumspect in their treatment OF the
Pullman porter.-Fall River Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

The only thing the packers didn't work up can
with n quality guaranteed" label
the squeaL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

That Pittsburg girl who pays 100000 foreign
ought understand that divorce sometimes
si,000O00.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

Indications that election I'm Cumberland
will result I'm a decisive Democratic victory
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

In spite OF the packing house revelations congress-
will continue open their annual barrel OF pork"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

THE NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietor
Ger Washington Mathewson streets, Providence H.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

II would seem ~ the Republican party In New
has a big carry it's United states senator's
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

Burton OF Kansas was prudent in getting out OF the
the senate before he kicked out
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

Tainted money, tainted and tainted meat
they all point toward the cemetery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
Here the Gentle Sex
Holds Itself Supreme
2.
DIVING FOR A WIFE.

1t is the best paying investment you ever
made
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

SUBSCRIPTION pRIcE-paiiy. ,s per year; Weekly 81
per year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

anxious Republicans will continue to get the news of
party affairs through Democratic newspaper
muzzle and is privileged tell the publish
when IL is
Rear Admiral Mason says the American navy is not
At He must comparatively. past scrm-
the has been found ready and effective.
the psychological moment generally speaking.
At least IL cannot said Of John D. Rockefeller that
he is Russell Sage He has the best suite on the
Deutschland which is an extravaganza Uncle Russell
would never permit himself TO indulge in.
The Congress of Mothers is hot after smoots scalp
Unfortunately the of its
meet in senate ante-room
1t won't be long scorcher will have
competition old latter the advantage
being able TO elude police court fines
Not long ago the American people angry because
their adulteraed with cottonseed they
wish IL had all been cottonseed.
The technical writer who Man ny
will" is probably right but the old trouble about
landing stiil exists.
The only thing the packers didn't work up and can
with quality guaranteed label seems to have been
the squeal
That Pittsburg girl who pays 100000 for foreign
title ought understand that divorce sometimes
s,oooooo.
II would seem as n the Republican party In New York
big load in it's United states senator's
spite OF the packing house revelations congress
will continue their annual barrel OF pork
Indications are that omorrows election in Cumberland
win result in decisive Democratic victory.
Tainted money tainted morals and now tainted meat
they all point toward the cemetery.
Burton OF Kansas prudent in getting out OF the
the senate before he was kicked out
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
mrs. roHDERGAH's WILL.
P. scanlAn IL Executor Of EState--s'
q. Smith. the Attorney.

The will OF Mrs. Margaret Londer'
gan, has been admitted to probate
The total value Of the estate is from
$4,000 to $50, 900. About $4,000 Of
this is cash and the rest is made up
Of notes and real estate. The bulk Of
this property will go to two brothers
in Ireland and to the relatives OF the
two deceased sisters. Mrs. ?. Scan
Ian, Miss Nellie Gross and Charlie
BOles Of Chapman are included among
these relatives. Mr.. Bolss and Miss
Gross have been living with Mrs. Lon
dergan for some years. The former
according to the will, receives an 80
acre farm west Of Chapman. Miss
Cross who It was thought BY many
would receive and no doubt deserved
quite large sum. was given $500
P. seanlan Ia exeCutOri $. s. Smith is
attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
1900 People Hear ROnsy's Boys.

CHAPMAN, March l9.-Saturday
will long be remem bered ct Chapman.
In the afternoon Roney'S Boys sang
for pupils Of the district schools and
iu the evening for regular features Of
the lecture course. Mr.. Ronay says
that this is the 6rst time his company
eyer sang twice on the same day in
the same place and each time to 90
audience as great as the entire popu.
lation Of the town. The train from
the west was crowded. Every town
and township In the county was rep
resented. The social feature OF the
occasion was almost 90 interesting %
the musical aud the music was all
that was hoped for. Mr.. Roney gets
boys to sing as no one else can. The
company was dressed at different
times in court costumes Of the time Of
Louis XIV, Highland Scotch, Msxicau
and Rough Riders. This added much
to their appearance. The four boys
who sing are from ten to twelve years
old. Tracy HOlbrOOk who plays the
violin is perhaps sixteen. This closes
the advertised course but the patron
age has been 90 good that an extra
number will be given free to holders
Of season tickets. This will b The
slsytou Jubilee singers Thursday eve
uing. March -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
Closes FaIsehoOds
Are Shown Up.

upon this paper to advocate bis cleo
tion. Even Mr.. Close with his many
shortcomings or Colonel Little with
his well.known anythlng.for-pfEiCS
principles, is an improvement over
a moss-back DsmOcrat and would 70
ceive itS support II nominated.
"At the last, Republican caucus In the
Fourth ward two REFLECTOR men peddled
tickets for Democrat for member Of the
school board"
H. e. Acker is the candidate ro-
ferred to. He was nominated BY ac-
clamation, hence no tickets we're used
nor "peddled;' and be was and is
Republican, hence no Democrat was
nominated. just o plain. awkward
lfe-that's all.
Because I am for Roosevelt and Hoch."
This must be q recent conversion.
When HOCh was nominated two years
ago, you went to the editor, Of the
Democratic paper in this town and
told him you could furnish him lots
of material against Hoch and salds
III they think uS Pops are going to
support Hoch they are mistaken
Your principles are shallow.
Close also says that he knows things
because he was chairman OF the Popu-
list central committee. Maybe hO
does and possibly the defeated Pop
candidates that year would give .
good deal to learn why 1t happened.
Why don't you enlIghtsn thsmP As
for your knowing anything sgainst
the political integrity Of the REELEo-
TOR or its owners, you have our free
consent to tell. However, don't let
your mouth get the better Of your
judgment or memory and don't tell
things you only Imagine to be facts.
While training with the Populist
party and getting even with folks
who did not support you for office
you acquired habits hard to leave
behind. Possibly you should bs
treated As An irresponsible individual
but IS these inSlnuatlons have been
Houted about BY the Colonel" aud
the Semi'DsmOorstic organ that pub
liShed your scrssd-bOth less re-
SPonsible and more unreliabls than
you svsn-you are given these lines.
We wished to show the public not
only that you were telling islsshoods !
bus that you we're not even smart
about II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
Murderer Arnold
Makes Confessions.

Ithe brother came home and he was
arrested,
Arnold is about 26 years old and
his wife was 90. Itis believed thai
Arnold has another wife in Covihe.
ton, Ky. His parents live in CincIn.
natl. His story Of his wiie's giving
up freely to him is very fishy but he
sticks to it and seems very sorry for
his deed. His wounds are about we'll.
He will plead guilty at the coming
term Of court.
County Attorney Towner has been
in consultsti with Arnold almost
daily and his success in securing a
confession saves the county over
$1,000 in expenses for the trial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
rFrOm Mondays Daily.l

William Arnold, the Herington
murderer, today added to his confess
sion of Saturday, sort of codiCil.
In ii he retraOts bis statements CON
cerning his wife's unfaithfulness and
says he killed her because be was
afraid she would be sent back to her
parents and he would lose her. He
also says he is not certain whether or
not she understood that he was going
to kill her when they talked it over.
He insists, however, that she had
agreed to 1t on former occasions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

In column article evidently writ
ten BY the ColoneD ia Saturdays
Chronicle, Frank Close takes thil
great moral and religious illumination
to task for what he claims are 1T
past actions. ToNthose who know Of
have heard Of Frank Close no reply Il
needed, but this county is filing ~
with o new class OF citizens who
might take silence as an evidence Of
guilt, hence this article.
Close left the Republican party be-
fore the "Colonel' did and for q diff
iersnt reason. In 1891 he was can.
dIdate for register Of deeds before the
Republican convention and was over
whelmingly defeated. He became
sour and joined the Pops In order to
get revenge. OF course be may have
thought to get Office In that party.
but they seemed to be onto him and
he did not land. He was once chair
man Of the Populist central com.
mittee and got in the habit Of making
snOh wildly false statements that 1t
has stuck TO him. In his article he
says:
I'm 1888 the REFLECTOR supported Joe
Lowe, the Democratic nominee for con-
gresS."
1t probably did, II 1t did not 1t
should have done so. B. L. Strother
and Henry Lifts owned the RETLEc-
roR 10 1886 and we're running DEM
ocratic paper. We don't see why the
present mAnAgement should be held
responsible for crimes committed
two years before the paper came into
their hands.
They 1.-THE REFLEcroRl 'bolted Ben Peck
and elecbou Democtht oNer ulH An 1000 AZ
1880 Richard waring Of the REFLEcroR In
vited me into q conference at the court
house in his ONCE and urged the endorse
ment Of a Democratic candidate for treasur-
err"
These charges are absolutely false
In every particular. Mr.. waring had
no Office at the court house 10 1890,
did mot bAvs any conferences with
Close and worked and voted for the
whole Republican ticket IS be has al.
ways done. Both Mr.. Logan and Mr..
Sherwood we're warm personal friends
OF Mr.. WSring snd both he and the
REFLEcToR used their utmost efforts
to have them and the entire ticket
Q sctsd. When . man secures the
Republican nomination be can depend
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
rFrOm Saturdays oaily.l

William Arnold, the Herington man
in jail here on charge Of murder,
today made full confession In the
presence Of Judge Rankin. County
Attorney Towner, Sheriff Favor,
County Clerk Jacobs, Treasurer
Schneider and Register Rexroat. His
confession was written out and signed
in the presence Of these witnesses.
Arnold confesses that be killed bis
wife, Ida Arnold. He says that on
Feb. 26 he discovered that she was
unfaithful to him and wrote bis
mother that he intended to kill bis
wife and himself. In the morning
after his brother who lived with them
left the house he went home and he
and his wife ate breakfast, she sitting
on his knee. Then they went back
to bed. About 8 q. m. they got up
and went to the kitchen. He told her
what he had discovered and she ad.
mitted it all saying, 1--WE can never
be happy again together" Arnold
then said, II am going to kill you
and myseli.u Hesays she agreed and
thev kissed each other goodbye. He
got a razor and cut her throaty killing
her instantly. Then he tried to kill
himself but only gaShed his throat
and he lay around until evening when
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
OFF FOR PEco, VALLEY.
Party of 25 Starts for the Far South
west.

A party Of land buyers for The
Pecos Valley over the Santa Fe thil
morning. Keim q Wyandt and A.
0. Olden have charge Of the excursion
and will run another April Sd. The
party was;
Isaac Shockey, q. ". DayhOff and
wife, Isaac Koby and wife, John L.
Engle, E. s. Engle, Jos. Syster, o. F.
Fair, Paris G. Hoffman, Daniel W.
Sauers, Jacob Akers, 3. Keim, W. G.
wysndt, J. G. TOwnley and wife, D.
P. Smith, John NJ. Carver, D, N.
Williams, J. T. Perry. G. s. WathOn
and L. G. Sholers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
CHrEF HALE WAS HERB
Parker Nay Accept sS5,OO0 Contract
70 Maks RirU Fighters.

Ex.Ohief Hale Of Kansas City was
here Sunday in consultation with C.
w. Parker. He wants Mr.. Parker 10
updsrtsks . $4,000 oOutract con
slruo.iug sPPsrstus for "HAlss Fire
FIrhtsrS,r similar 70 that On the
worlds Fair pike.
Mr. Parker iI 90 busy that be may
40, B. able 10 do Il this season.
An $500 contrast for . fair ct
lincoln, Esb.. is under way.
Anunbsr Of nsmbsrs Of ths con
psuy wIsisring ia Texas leave ionof-
tOF 70 gss ready iOr ths 'sas0a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
"A Chapter from
Page of History.

rhe following is reprinted from th
REELEcToR Of August 2. 1895. in II
report Of the Populist state conven
tion held in the old wigwam on South
Cedar street.
Has the Colonel" at'any time Or 10
any place retracted bis solemn prom
ises then madtP
This is the report published the day
following the session: ~
Little's speech in presenting bin
seli for baptism in the Peoples party
was the effect Of bis life. He began
moderately, saying that free silver
was not all that was needed. The
great reform would only begin With
free silver. He also criticized the
United States supreme courts income
tsx and Dsbs decision. He step BY
step made bis way into the affections
Of the convention aud landed aquarely
on the Omaha platform. He went on
record also against 40 Increased stand
ing army and said the vast aggrega-
tion OF wealth in the hands Of few
was menace to good government,
and finally said no honorable man
could permit bis name to go before
the convention II be did not believe
10 the fundamental principles Of the
Peoples party. Then he announced
in plsin terms that he was in the
PoPulist party to stay. Cheer upon
cheer greeted this declaration.
10 stentorian tones he declared;
"Thy people shall be my people; thy
tGod shall be my God: whore thou diest
1 will die and there will 1 be buried"
At this the crowd chsered again.
J. n. Botkin followed Little, but
his speech lacked the Ore and euthus-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
Gave a Jspauss. Party.

On last evening ct the homo Of Mr..
and Mrs. s. Hampton on East 7th
street Miss Hallie Hampton enter
tsinsd . crowd Of her young friends
with sJSPansss party. ThsrOOmswsrs
SlabOrutsly designed With JHPansSs
Wsrs snd green's Radiant lights
giOvSd through ihsirrids'Osns japan
zee lAussrnh The young ladies' we're
stslrsd In Japahsss kinOnaI while The
esstlsnsn wore The regular JsPansss
susiOnsL A. souvenirs tha guests
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
sav,HeAbus,d Hsr.

Carrie Young has susd Charles
YouBg, q former. pusis dealer. for
divorce. sac says be kicked aud
abused Der and though sbisbcdIsd
refuses 10 support her sad Der child.
she secured . rsStraining order 70
pssvsut him iron harniag bss. G.
@ Tovnsr lS Der sisorDsy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
van ao Aftsr Looation.

The Schoolboard met last night and
discussed commencement affairs and
decided to ask the council to vsCats
north Spruce for a high school loca-
ton. Condemnation proceedings will
be commenced dgainSt against half
the block east Of Spruce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
D. w. NaiII Appointed
Herington Postmaster.

and host Of friends will congratulate
him on his appointment. Not only
Heriugton will be pleased but oil
Dickinson county will, extend its good
wishes. He will make q model official
and reflect credit on the position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

each received 3 dsintily dressed jap
ansss doll. japanese Psstlmss we're
the features Of the evening. snOng
which we're the blowing Of bubbles
that anticipated the future. The
guests departed at q late hour, having
spent . most delightful evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
FAIR MEETING A SUCCESS.
Hearty Enthusiasm Exhibited by All
Parts Of County.

A large meeting Of fair directors
aud stockmen was held Saturday az
ternoon and most enthusiastic reports
we're made OF the interest taken all
over the county 10 the big fair at abb
lene Oct 26. The stock men will
make o great display and this part Of
the fair will be hummer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

Iiasm Of his young rival and be said
| nothing especially striking.
| But alas! while Mr.. Little got the
applaISe he was not to get the votes.
He had ten times the cheers OF Bot
kin but most Of them we're from on.
Ilooters aud MT from delegates, and
whea the ballot came there we're yells
Ioi "Vote for Populists," and "No new
converts. The crowd seemed to be
Of the impression that Mr. Little was
"out for the stuff" and while they
we're willing to cheer they had pledged
their votes to Botkin, who has been
With them for many years. II was
not good day for anybody but stall
warts.
rhe vote stood: Little 227, Botkip
$50.
Before the vote was announced 1t
vas known who won and Botkin was
carried on shoulders Of deleg ates to
The platform. Mr.. Littie's face grew
whittier and winter and as the crowd
called for him to speak at his own
funeral 1t was far from the rosy
countenance that but a few minutes
before had appeared.
One Of the leading free silver lead
eEs Of the Northwest said this morn
ing: "Little made great mistake
coming out for the Pop platform. He
did not need to that and they were
not fooled BY deathbed repentance.
II was our only. blunder,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

D. W, Naill was today on recon.
msndstion Of Congressman Calder.
head appointed by President Roose-
velt as postmaster OF Hsrington to
succeed q. N. Hull Mr.. Nail is one
Of Heriugtou's most popular Citizsns
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22
MInstrsl. Arc AM Rieht

Freak MahsraS Mius.rsIs pleased :
good sized houss last Hight At the
soslys. The company Is . clever one
and gives . clean, Lively Prst0rnsnss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-03-22

And this cheap political turn.coat
who will swear allegiance to any
party that he thinks will give him
Office now wants honors at the hands
of the Republicans. The nerve Of Ill
Has ts4 day Of decency in politics
passe,