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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-22
COUNTY REFLECTIONS
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Mrs. Az j. Liljestrahd returned
home Saturday.
The box social was financial sue
cess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Liljsstrand visited a
N. =. Rees' Sunday.
Ed. Duncan. Of Salina. 10 here visit
ing old friends.
Clsyson Shirk is the proud posses
sor Of ! pony . present from MI
grandfather.
J. G. Engle, Acms's popular auc'
tioneer is busy calling sales.
a large crowd attended church q
Newbern Sunday evening The
meetings are continued all this week
Frank Thompson visited with w
G. Woolvsrton's Sunday.
T.. Kaufman 10 moving this week
from Harry Bricker's farm north q
Abilene to Harry Minter's farm south
ofAbllsne.
There has been crowd OF young
people from Abilene the past two o.
three Saturday evenings to help the
D. a
Pearl literary in it's work and y hal
succeeded vary we'll 80 far.
Bertha Minick Of Abilene was visit
ing relatives and friends here Sunday
Grace Kraybill was visiting at her
grandfather's, N. 3. Engle.
MIR. and Mrs. W. 9. Engle and
baby Evelyn we're visiting at W. G.
Woolverton'a Sunday afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-22

f6kio. ,Fs5. liza second grand re-
esption vas accorded Friday to the
victorious armies Of japan. ne cal
stsations we're verT brilliant
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-22

Sol snIth Russslis grsatsst success
"a Poor Rllaiioa" 1t ne ssslys thsa-
re nsxt friday svunIng. Tisksts
Sailing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-22

For sale, big blocky Hereford reg
istersd bulls. J. W. Tolman, Hope
Kas., Brown phone. Sl-12"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-22

We are continually receiving the newest ano most
decided novelties in all departments We keep right up TO the
hour in STYLES and fashions while the good every day standard
lines find full representation here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-02-22

rIotsis ssIling idr "a POuE Rsla-
noa" Pas,s is-ss-5o-7s ssni,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30
Register! Register!
Two Kinds of Dry Men

There are two classes of dry
men. 1t is very important to
make the distinction between
them.
One is the man who declares
that he is against the saloon every
time, he wants everybody to
know this, but he has ideas of
his own as to how the matter
should be settled. He is often
hindered from working and vot-
ing against the saloon because
the battle is not along the lines
he would choose. Now | am as
dry as anyone but -" Right
there is where he balls up. He
wants to fight the saloon. but
wi thout ever disobeying his
Bosses" or scratching a can
didate on his party ticket. He
often blames the other dry folks
for not arranging the battle Just
so. If they had just managed it
in such a way, he would have
astonished the natives. As it is
he cant help any, he's real sorry
too.
There is another kind of dry
man too. He is against the
saloon every time, and without
reservation or qualification. You
don't have to tickle him with a
nomination. or pet and cajole him
to vote for dry men. Neither do
you see him confabing around
with the vets. They have no
use for him. He may be party
man, but the Bosses" know
good and well that they can't
count on him to vote for wet
men. He's Johnny on the spot
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

a secret understanding between
the wire-pullers of the two par
ties. The evidence of the collus-
ion between the two is ample.
See how the chairmen of the two
parties pursued the same policy
in preparing their lists. No one
knew exactly who were on them
until produced in Council. Mr..
Becker and Mr.. Postlewaite left
off the Democratic list and a
large number off the Republican
list as selected by executive COM
mittee. See how promptly the
Republican council appoint e d
these and rejected the citizens.
See how Republican lawyers
prosecute the claims of the Dem
ocrats in the courts. Notice how
thick the candidates on these
two CD tickets are. Can any,
body be deceived?
The talk of the independent
movement injuring either party
organization is bosh. 1t is the
cry of Bosses" who feel the
reins slipping from their hands.
We made long strides toward
freedom last year, now is the
time to throw every shackle off.
Honest Democrats, and honest
Republicans. don't be "Bossed. +"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

every time" The Liquor men
dread him. He is the real thing.
He takes practical view of the
thing, and concludes that if you
want to hurt the saloon you will
have to 20 after it.
This latter is the only kind lof
dry man that the Liquor men
fear. AS long as men condition
their fight against the saloon,
upon having it this way, or the
other way, the vets can manage
it all right. So long as men trot
up under the party lash, the
saloon men are happy. They
generally control the Bosses, "
and the fellows who wear the
collar don't count. The Demo-
cratic and Republican parties
have been crowded for years
with this first kind of dry men,
but it is to be noted that the
saloons do business right along,
until some of the second kind
come around. When this un-
compromising, full-of-fght fell
low appears, the Bosses always
sit up and take notice.
Some of this first kind of dry
fellows remind one of the man
who wants to kill a bear awful
bad, but he wants the bear to
wait till he gets his gun loaded.
and gets a good rest, and then
come out in the open, and be
right still. If a bear would do
that, what he would do for him
would be "a plenty" If the
Devil ever laughs, ] imagine it is
at these fellows.
What kind of a dry man are
you?
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

The Telegraph seems to throw
down the gauntlet, and defy any
one to prove that there has been
grating i'll Bluefeld. Unless we
name the man instanter, and put
him IN stripes, we must confess
that the City administration is
snow white. Now the Telegraph
knows as well as any one that this
air of injured innocence is favor
tie one with the CRATER, when he
thinks that he has his tracks well
covered. We do not mean to say
that the Telegraph is guilty of
grating, but simply that it should
not be guilty of such flimsy subter-
fuge. 1t will be remembered that
our'recently disgraced and deposed
Life Insurance grafters, were the
fellows who were most anxious in
the beginning to be investigated.
1t is pretty hard many times to
establish in court, things of which
we are morally certain. Those in
possession of Offices and machinery
have every opportunity to conceal
and cover up crookedness. We have
said, and say again, that the Liquor
business promotes graft, is the
parent of graft in fact. We believe
that its history in Bluefeld and
Mercer county is Shiny one, and
that many men fight zealously to
uphold the liquor men, because
they are afraid not to do so. The
liquor men know too much about
them. The majority of the people
believe these things.
What is graft any how? 1t is
using an Office or position to get
out of it what it was never intended
to yield. 1t may be public graft
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30
Never Mind the Party Lash. Don't be 'Bossed."

A great effort is being made to
prejudice Democratic voters
against the Citizens Party. But
why should Democrats be preiu-
diced against US? Is not half our
ticket composed of men who are
Democrats on State and National
issues? Can you find any better
anywhere? If it be said "'but
we must stand by our organiza-
ton" let us remind you that the
very fellows who are now trying
to stir you up are the ones who
were out for a Fusion ticket a
little while ago, to be composed
of half Democrats and half Re-
publicans. They were enthusi-
astic for the Fusion movement.
where would the Organization"
have been in that case? What is
the difference anyhow between
the mixed ticket they proposed
and ours? Wen tell you. The
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

or private graft, the principle is
the same.
We are going to say some pretty
plain things right soon, and whether
we prove anything or not, we are
going to give some very valid reas-
ons for having strong suspicion.
We do not think that we are alto
gether On cold trail and we be-
lieve that the people want to know;
if they do, they will give us such a
majority as will make investigation
and Strengthening out possible.
We promise you that if you will
publish it, we will give you some
reasons for thinking there is some
thing rotten some where in Den
mark. In this connection we wish
to call attention to an extract from
recent editorial in the Cincinnati
Post.
Halftruths lead to whole truths.
Out of many opinions truth is win
moved at last. Were none to cry
stop thief" until complete evil
dence were pigeonholed, few thieves
would be taken The great insur-
ance grafters would be practising
their frauds as securely and inso-
lently today as ever, had not few
men cried out bravely what they
knew"
1t is only right Mr.. Editor. that
the people speak their dissatisfac-
ton with questionable conduct in
the men they themselves have put
in Office. The men most needing
criticism have managed to control
too largely the organs of public
expression. The time has come
when the people are going to be
heard, and spade is going to be
called spade.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

The Mandamus proceedings
are not against the Democratic
Party. 1t is the Independent
voters, Democrats and Repub-
Leans, against a Machine.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

one they wanted was to be wet,
ours is dry.
Democratic Machine Men
Adjunct to Republicans.
Do you know Democratic and
Republican voters, that the ma
chine element of both parties are
and have all along been working
together to defeat the wishes of
the common people? Do you
know that the scheme to seize
the election commissioners was
first discussed in a Republican
meeting? What possible concern
was it of the Republicans whether
the Democrats got commission
er or not, unless they expected
an advantage from it? No one
disputed the right of the Repub-
leans to two commissioners, and
the only interest the Republican
machine could have, grew out of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

The real enemies of the Dem
ocratic Party are those who
have made it a mere cog in the
Republican machine of this
city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30
Graft in Municipal Affairs

Inc DAILY Telegraph has been calling Name
II there has been graft If there is anything spit
The article below prepared pemi-
to right plain
several days and then Sundays printed
small type that microscope is to read it. Maybe
Telegraph not anxious to hear these
all We give below the article which
rial page of the Telegraph to dispose of:
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

Citizens. the victory is ours
If we stand together for the
right. Never mind the raving
and ranting of men Party
mad"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

A vote for Thomas is vote for
Carter. Do you want to elect
Carter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

Bluefeld need not blush when
Fred Udy is Mayor. Let's have
a Mayor that we can be proud of.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

Graft? Well we have some
things to tell you this week.
You can call it what you please.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

There's only one ticket in the
field that stands for the people
the children the home.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-30

a SR From dlMs tho rM UNTIL F1SS PAY THE
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
MIDDlEBURY NOTE

Mrs. Mary Wellington is at Round
Lake.
Miss Mary Phelps has returned from
Chicago.
Miss Rita Munroe has returned from
Vergennes.
Miss Kingsland is in Orwell for a two
weeks stay.
Miss Jennie Seeley is a guest of Mrs.
Arthur Bristol
Pres. Ezra Brainerd has returned from
New York city.
j. Allan Warner has returned to his
home in Albany.
Mrs. Walter Phelps has returned from
Port Huron, Mich.
Miss Mabel Bingham left Monday for
Shorham to teach school.
Prof Edwin Eastman is a guest of his
sister, Mrs. Ezra Brainerd.
Miss Lucy Tinney has returned from
the Mary Fletcher Hospital.
Miss Mabel Merrill has returned from
an extended trip through Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Beckwith have re-
turned from trip to New York.
John Hyde has returned to Ticonder-
oga, after a visit with Mrs. Caroline
Hyde.
Angus Burt, of Beverly, Mass, is a
guest of his parents, Prof, and Mrs. A.
E. Burt.
Miss Means. of Andover, Mass, is a
guest of her brother, Prof Means and
family.
Mrs. A. l.. James, who has been a
guest of her mother. Mrs. Mary Tilden,
has returned to Brooklyn.
Mrs. Prindle and daughter, who have
been spending the past few months in
Idaho, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Davis.
Jeweler Carpenter has caught the
"good roads" infection and has had
new, first class side walk placed in front
of his elegant store on North Main street.
To some other people we would say, 'go
thou and do likewise"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Mead have re-
turned from wedding trip to Lake
George.
Mrs. Lewis Smith has returned to
Leavenworth, Kan, after visit with
her sister, Mrs. NJ. A. Munroe.
Miss Dorothy Brainerd entertained a
number of her young friends Saturday
in honor of her neice, Miss Frances
Adams, of Adams. Mass.
Mrs. Fred Crane, who has been sick
at the residence of her father, Asa Hem
inway, for the last ten weeks. has re-
turned to her home in Bridport much
improved in health.
Kew. George R. Stair delivered the
principal address on Tuesday evening at
the young peoples session of the La
noble Baptist association convention
held in the First Baptist church, Bur
liugton. His subject was THE Cardinal
Need"
Leroy Heminway, who has been
travelling abroad for several months, re-
turned last week, reporting fine time
and delightful voyage, travelling through
eight countries, visiting all points of
interest. He was entertained by the
American consul at London, Eng. Mr.
Heminway is the only son of Asa Hem
inway is the only son of Asa Hemin-
way Of this place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
"POCAHONTAS."
Romantic Drama Founded on the
Life of the Beautiful Indian
Princess

"Pocahontas' is the name of new ro-
matte drama written by George Freder-
lex Welt of Mortified. which is shortly
to be produced throughout the country
after which it will settle down at the
jamestown Exposition, which is to be
held just outside of Norfolk, Virginia,
next year. At the jamestown EXPOSE
ton the new drama will be produced in
most elaborate manner and as it is
based on a story of which the world
never tires it is bound to prove lasting
attraction.
The, scenery for the play will be spe-
cially painted, the artist visiting James
town to secure sketches of the orig nal
scenes. The costumes will be historical
ly correct in every essential detail aud
will be very gorgeous after the manner
of the period.
The playwright has made daring in
novation in the Introduction of the char
acter of Shakespeare on the stage. The
Bard of Avon appears in the first act
where, in a fine Grafton he wishes God
speed to the colonists as they debark
from Blackwell, England, to plant the
first permanent English speaking colony
on American soil.
The play contains such episodes as the
quarrel between Radcliffe, one of the con-
spirators and Captain John Smith and
the trial of Kendall for treason and his
sentence of death.
The saving of the life of Captain John
Smith by Pocahontas in the third act is
"a thrilling piece of realism and the scene
at the court of King James in the next
act when Pocahontas is presented to his
majesty is said to be of surprising
beauty.
Another beautiful and interesting
scene is the browning of Powhatan, the
proud father of Pocahontas, who de-
clined to kneel, declaring that he would
"kneel to no man, not even to a king"
The play ends with the arrival of the
cargo of maids who came from England
to be the wives of the colonists, the price
Tor each maid being set at 120 pounds of
tobacco. The finale takes the form of a
magnificent ballet its theme covering a
span of three centuries and typifying
scenes of the seventeenth and twentieth
centuries.
Mr.. Welt, the author, has introduced
three distinct features into his play, the
introduction of Shakespeare, the first
trial by jury on American soil and the
first marriage of white persons on this
continent, namely the ceremony whereby
John Laydon and Anne Burrus were
made one in the rude but picturesque
church at jamestown Island.
1t is proposed to introduce real Indians
into the play for the group parts and tie
war dances and for this purpose the
Secretary of the Interior will be appealed
to in order to secure the red men from a
government reservation.
1t is a. nounced that "Pocahontas"
will have its initial performance at an
early date.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
LETTER TO holland Bros.
MIDDLEBURY, VT.

Dear Sirs: We shall feel obliged if you
write us how you came-out on your first
few jobs Devoe, as to gallons expected
and used.
Take job A You made your price,
expecting to use % gallons Devoe, and
used Is. Job B. You expected to use Is
and used 10. And tell us what paint you
had used before. OF course, you Judge
Devoe by what you have used before.
Here's how few came-out.
NJ A Thomas painter, Lynchburg, Va,
writes: My first job with Devoe, esti-
mated 81 gallons; it took %. Since then
have used nothing else.
G B Edwards, Raleigh. n c, had used
30 gallons paste paint on his house, and
bought 30 gallons Devoe; A E Glenn, his
painter, said it wouldn't be enough. Had
IS gallons left.
Mayor w w Carroll, Monticello, Flori-
da, writes: Painter estimated 35 gallons
for my house; took 30 gallons Devoe.
Gilmore and Davis Co, contractors and
painters, Tallahassee, Florida, say 2
gallons Devoe spreads as far as 3 OF any
other paint they know, and covers better.
5 Billiard, painter, Sanford, Florida,
estimated 80 gallons for Odd Fellows and
Masonic halls; they took 30 Devoe.
Jones d Rogers. Merkel, Texas. esti-
mated 10 gallons Devoe for Mr. Pratt's
house and bought gallons for first coat;
it painted two coats.
Erb Springall Co, San Antonio, Texas.
painted two houses same size for d j
Woodward. one lead-and-o oil, the other
Devoe. Devoe cost S12 less for paint
and labor
Tom Masey's painter, Walnut Springs,
Texas, estimated for his house 10 gallons
Devoe; he had left.
You see how it goes. Even the best
painters can't guess little enough at first.
Yours truly,
+ w DEvoE & Co.
New York.
P. S. A. Calhoun & Son sell our paint.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
WOOLTEX GARMENTS

should represent this department We bought freely and
today showing the largest and most complete line this
store has exhibited.
That's why you should not delay in buying.
ANOTHER REASON-On these early orders the
facturer give great deal more to the making.
He has the very best of cloths which when gone will in
many cases be impossible get again.
In July and August his taors dependent him. while
in September October and November he dependent his
taor Their demand for increased pay he has grant
close down. This increase you have pay because neither he
or the retailer afford sell at the price. This
sometimes means much as five dollars
Styles settled nowadays months in advance you
not running the least chance that
We the advantage and bought early The ad
vantage is yours if you wish grasp We wish you
visit this department. Chldens so 500 Ladies'
coats $3.50 to $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
George E. Wilson, Gilbert Duma

George E. Wilson, Gilbert Dumas,
practical painters.
It's sound sense that we tell you.
Your work costs less dollars and is best
every time you use the l.. & NJ Paint.
You do more painting with one gallon
of l.. & NJ. than with two gallons of
other paints and the l.. & NJ. Zinc hard
ems the L. & NJ. White Lead and makes
L. & NJ. Paint wear like iron.
4 gallons l.. & NJ, mixed with gallons
Linseed Oil will paint a moderate sized
house.
L. & NJ. costs only Sl.2O per gallon.
A. T. Terrell, Riverhead, N. ",
Writes, 80 years ago painted with L. &
Nj. Only now requires repainting."
Sold by Farnsworth & Co., Middlebury;
w. B. French & Co., Orwell
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
Agents Wa n re d.

We want the Calfskins, Hides, Sheep
Pelts, Tallow, Bones, etc. collected in
your vicinity
Can't you arrange to purchase these
goods for us this spring. We will furnish
the cash with which to buy; we will also
furnish tags, advice sheets, taking off
directions, cloth posters to enable you to
advertise the business, etc, etc
We pay highest cash prices and keep
our customers thoroughly posted on the
condition of the market and pay the
freight.
To anyone writing us and mentioning
this paper, we will mail full particulars.
Address,
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14

When you have cold 1t is well to be very
careful about using anything that will cause
constipation. Be particularly careful about
preparations containing opiates. Use Ken
nedy's Laxative. Honey and Tar, which stops
the cough and moves the bowels. Sold by
W. II. Sheldon, Middlebury; South Side Drug
Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
Hard to Tell.

what is that you're baking there,
my dear" inquired young Mr.. NewE-
wed, dread or some cake"
1T don't know. I have not finished
yet" replied the young bride.-Phila.
delphia Press.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
PATTERN DRESS GOODS

We have brought back from New York number of dress
patterns wool goods in this seasons favored
Some very exclusive and nobby styles All patterns different
Prices $1oo, S.25 $3.50, $500 and $3.50 per yard.
These added to already complete showing give
customers unusual advantages select something that's right
Send for samples.
Dress goods, IS cents to $2.5 per yard.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
NOW is THE TIME

When perhaps your last winters gown would finely if
cleansed dyed. We agents for LEOANDOS the
celebrated French cleansers and OVERS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14

This Week, Special Sale of 800
Yards of Embroideries at
10 cents per yard.
This lot consists of manufacturers remnants All widths
from wide Aouncings which manufactured
sell at 50 per yard. and yard lengths
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-09-14
A FEW FACTS ABOUT
WINTER COATS
And Why You Should Buy Now

far back last May began studying styles and look
ing about for the uptodate line Of winter We
saw many different manufacturers lines before deciding that
the