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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-11-01

the winter months 1t is always warm
and sweet mot sour) and gives the
COWS a good substitute for June grass
all winter long.
The roots are usually grown on low
damp soil to insure large yield and
as rule are not gathered until they
are to be fed-and when harvested
are wet, frosty, cold and dirty, and
handled by the men who milk. The
COW needs a clean warm hand and
good temper, but usually gets the op-
posite when roots are handled. Roots
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-11-01
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
not a quack medicine 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this country
for years and Is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination OF the two ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take HALLS Family Pills for constipation.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-11-01
Boarman's Ranch in the Chesaw.

The illustration we present of the
ranch of w. H. Boarman represents
scene that is not uncommon in the Pa
cific northwest. Every new section in
our state has numbers of places like
this. Four years ago w. H. Boarman
came to the Okanogan country from
Missouri, with a very limited amount
of capital. He secured some land
near Chesaw and set out to build
home for himself and family-and how
we'll he has succeeded one will see by
a study of the illustration. He has
made all the improvements on the
place himself, with the exception of a
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-11-01

seed should be planted in drills, SO
inches apart, the last of April. 1t is
then ready to harvest the last of Sep
TENDER. Corn silage lessons the grain
ration and increases the flow of milk
thus reducing the cost of production,
which every dairyman should figure
on. Corn ensilage has a flavor SUI
perior to any roots grown and keeps
the COWS in a healthy condition all
winter A good field corn, like the
Pride of the North variety, will pro-
duce 20 tons per acre with well ma
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-11-01
A'g|S Sis.E a|'111i

When you read of fancy prices be-
ing paid for some farm product you
can set it down that high quality
made the prices. Good products al
ways bring satisfactory prices, but in
ferior stuff had better be worked up
at home.
When the land has been we'll man
ured and does not respond thereto
in the yields Of the crops the cause
may usually be attributed to wet soil,
which should be drained in order that
the water may pass down and allow
warmth and air to enter the SOIL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Court Denies
Burton's Motion.

as ever. He discussed the matter
only briefly with the score or more
men who regardless Of party ex-
pressed sympathy and regret.
"It is not my time to talk, said he
to the newspapermen and refused to
say more.
Il is understood that he has notified
his attorneys to arrange to have the
term begin as soon as possible.
Some months ago through his at
torneys Mr.. Burton announced that
he would neither ask nor accept q
pardon and it is probable that this
policy will be adhered to. Indeed it
1t is probably best that he meet his
punishment bravely, as he has with
stood the trials Of the past three
years, and then be free to place his
side Of the matter before the public.
Abilene is sincerely sorry and be-
lieves that its townsman has been un-
justly treated. The decision today
does not lessen that sentiment nor
will Mr.. Burton's fulfillment Of the
courts requirement change the con-
fdence his friends have maintained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
PLEASING CUBAN LIBERALS.
Greatest Political Meeting Ever
Held in Cuba Hears Praise of
American Government.

Havana, Oct. 16.-The liberals held
the greatest political meeting ever
Witnessed In Cuba at the Payret the
ates Monday night. Six thousand
persons crowded into the building
and an overflow meeting outside was
attended by 1000 more. Ex-Mayor
o,Farrill presided. He was assisted
by Jose Miguel Gomez, Alfredo "a
yas and Senior CastelIanos The
tenor Of the speeches was that what
the American government had done
in Cuba had no parallel in the world.
Cuba should in every way follow the
example OF the United States and
thus reach a position Of independence
and prosperity. so that in the course
Of time, except for the difference in
language and government, Cuba and
the United States would be one.
Juan Cualberto Gomez made an ap-
peal for q peaceful and united ro-
public and the burying Of all faction
al differences. He declared that the
revolution had not been brought on
by the liberal party, and said the vic
tory had been 30 great - TO surprise
even the liberals themselves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
GRAIN INVESTIGATION.
Startling Conditions Surrounding
the Chicago Market Pr0m-
Use TO BE Revealed.

Chicago, Oct 16.--The investigation
Of the conditions surrounding the
grain market begun here Monday by
the interstate commerce commission
promises to reveal startling informa-
tion before its completion. Witnesses
told Of the struggle between the farm
er and organized commission men in
Iowa and Illinois and how the, farmer
and Independent dealer was discrimIn-
ated against by the railroads. Al
dramatic scene marked the opening Of
the investigation. A. T. Aygarn, Of
Pontiac. ILL.,, one Of the first witnesses
heard, broke down on the stand and
wept Aygarn declared that he had
been ruined because he dealt with the
farmer and had quit the Illinois asso-
citation. He asserted that the discrim-
Ination against HIN was doubled BY the
refusal Of the railroads TO give him
cars. Practically the same story was
told by all the witnesses during the
forenoon session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
TO GIVE THEM BETTER PAY
Postmaster General Hitchcock Will
RecOmend Increased Salaries.


New York, Oct. 16.-An important
announcement was made In this city
Monday night by First Assistant Post
master General Frank H. Hitchcock,
which will bring Joy to the United
States thousands Of postal employees.
It was to the effect that in the postal
estimates for the next fiscal year, to
be submitted by the postoffice depart
ment TO- the treasury department,
radical change will be made In the
recommendations affecting salaries.
Betterment In pay involving the entire
postal system Of the United States
will be advised, Mr.. Hitchcock said,
The statement followed a prolonged
conference Monday between Mr.. Hitch
cock and Postmaster William r. VIII
cox OF New York.
One of the most important matters
discussed by Messrs. Hitchcock and
Wilcox was that OF the increasing res
ignation Of postal employees, owing
largely to low salaries. Postmaster
Wilcox had for months urged upon
the postal authorities at Washington
that the pay of the postal force In this
city must either be augmented or the
service must suffer. He insisted that
the designations had reached a ratio
that was alarming and he finally in
duced the postoffice department to
consider the matter from that stand
point.
While nothing definite as to the
nature Of the recommendations could
be ascertained, 1t Is understood that
II is proposed to re-grade the salaries,
those Of the lower grades
In which the salaries are now $1,000
per annum and less.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
AT Work i'm Wyoming.

Clipping from the Press. Evanston
Wyoming, Oct. 6: On Tuesday th'
Rev. G. Clifford Cress Of Chicago, ar
rived in Evanston to succeed J. B
McKeehan as pastor Of the First Bap
tist church. He was accompanied by
his wife and they will be at home al
the parsonage about October 10th.
Mr.. Cress is a graduate from the
divinity branch Of the Chicago univer-
sity, and for number Of years has
been engaged in missionary work
both in foreign and home fields. He
has made special study Of missions
in South Africa, being in that country
during the first year Of the Bcer war,
since which time be has resided in
Chicago. He is gentleman Of pleas
ing appearance and comes highly rec
commended. Mrs. Cress has also had
about ten years. experience in mis-
sionary work, having spent six years
in Bengal, India. She returned to
America last June, visiting in Ger
many en- route. Mr.. and Mrs. Cress
are welcomed by the people Of this
community.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Died in Illinois.

Mrs. Dora Mettler was born in
Evansville, Ind, Nov. 5, 1860 and
died Sept. 2S, 1906, 45 years, 10
months and % days. Mrs. Mettler at
the age Of twelve years moved with
her parents to Enterprise, Kansas; at
the age Of IL she was married TO
Samuel Mettler also Of Enterprise.
There were eight children of whom
three preceded her to the home be-
yond. Her husband was killed by a
passenger train in this city about five
years ago. She was a kind and low
ing mother and will be missed in this
community. She was loved by all
who knew her and was kind and
generous. She was member and
regular attendant Of the First M. E.
church. Monmouth, Ills, Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Good Roads and Rural Mails.

EDITOR REFLECTOR: 1t is announced
that the government will look more
carefully to the enforcement of iti
rule regarding the roads over which
rural free delivery is established
The present requirement is: "Roadi
traversed shall be kept in good con-
dition and unobstructed by gates;
there must be no unbridged creeks OF
streams not fordable at any time Of
the year"
in many cases the residents along
proposed routes have made improve
ments that enable them to obtain
rural delivery service, but sometimes
the efforts to keep up the roads are
relaxed. The government has de-
cided that unless the roads travelled
by the carriers are properly main
tanned the service will be withdrawn.
The postoffice department now calls
on the carriers for reports on the
reads, and will stop services where
the high ways in question are bad.
Wherever the route is discontinued
the inhabitants themselves are to
blame for it, for, il alive to their own
interests and their duty to the public
they would give their roads vigorous
and constant attention.
Patrons on the different routes
should give this matter prompt and
careful consideration and should con-
suit their carrier as to the exact con.
dition Of the roads. By SO doing
they can avoid the discredit for SO
and humiliating an event
as it would be to lose their free de-
livery. CARRIER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
KILLED A FAMILY OF FIVE.
Father, Mother, and Three Children
Murdered In Texas County, Mo.
The slayer Has Made a ConfegBlOD
and IL Now Said to Be
q Maniac.

Springfield, No., Oct. 16.-Detailg oS
tho murder Of an entire family, faith
or, mother and three children, nine
miles north OF Houston, the county
seat Of Texas county, 70 miles north
Of here, have Just come to light. The
slayer. Joda Hamilton, Is in Jail here
and has confessed The jail 10 CIOse-
ly guarded by o force Of 20 deputies.
The crime was committed Friday
morning early, when Barney Parsons
his wife and three children. II years
old, four years old and one year old
were shot and clubbed to death on .
lonely country road in the hilly,
sparsely settled region.
The killing was caused by quarrel
between the two men over the sale
Of the crop on Hamilton's farm, Par
sons, who came to Texas county from
North Missouri two years ago, de-
cided recently to return to that part
Of the state, and sold the crops he
had raised this year to Hamilton.
The exact details Of the transaction
are lacking, but 1t is known that the
two men quarreled over the terms Of
the sale. The trouble, however, had
not aroused any suspicion Of violence
In the mind Of Parsons.
Jodie Hamilton, confessed slayer Of
the Parsons family is a raving maniac.
He tried twice to kill himself Sunday
night. Sheriff Fran Woods of Texas
county and Deputy Charles Young left
here at $3.50 Monday night for Hous-
ton. Before leaving the sheriff said
that he had sent Hamilton out Of
Springfield Monday morning but re-
fused to say where he had sent him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
win Return 70 Abilene.

F.M. Upshaw came up from To-
peka this afternoon. He will open a
furniture store in one Of the Spangler
rooms north Of the REFLECTOR. A
host Of friends will be mighty glad to
have Mr.. Upshaw come back to this
city which was his home for SO many
years. He invites all his friends to
call and see him when he gets settled
and they will sure do Il. There's
no place so good as Abilene after all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Chapman Liked the Fair.

The fair at Abilene was great
success. People from every part Of
the county we're in attendance. Wed
nssday was probably the biggest day,
5000 people were in attendance.
Much credit is due the Fair Associa-
tIon for their ability in making the
Dickinson County lair one Of the
grandest and greatest events in the
county for many years.-IChaPmAn
Advertiser.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
aen. stoesscl Het,res.

st. Petersburg, Oct. l5.-An imper-
.al order giving notice Of the retire
ment OF Lieutenant General stoessel
on the ground Of Ill health, has APP
peared. The trial of Lieutenant Gen
eral Stoessel for surrendering Port
Arthur to the Japanese has been going
on since September 20. His resigna'
tion from the army has been expect
ed. 1t has been asserted that he would
resign because he preferred to face the
court In civilian garb instead of in
uniform
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
District No. 86
Gets First Prize,

Srd Prize, $10-District No. 81,
Flora township, Phoebe Hartzell
teacher.
The prize offers attracted-much at
tention and 81 schools formally en-.
tered the contest. Three schools had
every pupil enrolled at the fair and
several had all but one or two present.
Centerdale school came in big hay
wagon. Probably never in the Coun-
TVS history were 50 many school
children gathered as on Oct. 8 on the
Abilene fair grounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
A California Wedding.

Mrs. Emma 3. Wenger and Mr.,
Joseph Shirk, both well known to
many here, were married in Pasadena,
CAL, last week. The Pasadena Ga
zette says: "a friendship begun un-
der Pasadena's sunny skies terminal
ed in pretty home wedding last eve
ming, when MIR. Joseph Shirk recently
from Pennsylvania claimed as his
bride, Mrs. Emma E. Weuger, the
marriage taking place at the brides
home in the presence Of few inti-
mate friends and relatives. The cozy
home had been very prettily decorate
ed for the happy event with many
choice roses, ferns and smilax.
There we're no attendants and the
ceremony was a simple one. The
bride was becOmingly gowned in a
handsome grey cloth dress with
touches OF soft lace at the throat.
After the ceremony and cOngratula-
tions-the entire company sat down to
8 wedding supper served in the flower
decked dining room. Later Mr. and
Mrs. Shirk, amid q shower Of rice.
left for a short wedding trip, and up
their return will reside in q pretty
bungalow home which Mr.. Shirk has
purchased for his bride at No. 75s
North Fair Oaks avenue. Mrs. shirk
has resided here some time and is well
known but Me- shirk has recently
come from Pennsylvania TO live in this
land Of flowers having retired from
business snd uow % crown BIS hnPPl-
nsas be shas won q charming wife"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18

The program for the North Central
Kansas Teachers association meeting
here at Thanksgiving promises to be
one Of the best ever given before that
organization. Among the principal
attractions are:
Thursday evening, Nov. 29-Presi-
dent A. 7. Senter's address; DR.. G.
W. Hancher will give his greatest
lecture, "Amidst the Storm"
Friday morning, Nov. OO-Ad-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18

The $50 in prizes offered by the
Abilene National Bank to the three
schools having the largest number oi
pupils at the county fair on School
Day, distance considered, has been
awarded by committee selected by
the Fair association thus:
Ist Prize, $26 District No. 86,
Fragrant Hill township, Leah Hum BILE
teacher.
End Prize, $15 District No. 116,
Garfield township, Arthur Merrill
teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Special 70 the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. The United
States supreme court this morning
handed down q decision denying .
rehearing In the case Of former sena'
tor. J. B. Burton. This disposes Of
the case finally SO far as the court il
concerned. Mr.. Burton will, unless
pardoned or the sentence is suspended
BY the president, have to serve six
months in jail at Ironton, Mo-, and
pay fine Of $1,000 and costs.
1t is possible that some new cause
Of delay in the carrying out Of the
sentence may be found but at present
none appears.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18

The news Of the courts decision
was received in Abilene by phone
message from Kansas City about II a.
m. Mr.. Burton was first notified
from Topeka. He spent the remain
der Of the morning in the Pacific hotel
lobby and was as stoical and unmoved
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
weather sIfuntlon Improved.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Cold wave
persisting in the east; another cold
wave in the Rocky mountain region, in
Idaho and Montana; moderating in the
south and considerably warmer In the
central valleys, is the weather sltua'
tion as announced Friday night by the
weather bureau.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18

New Orleans, Oct 1e.-Damagss
OF fully s1,O00.00O. including the par
tiai demolition Of one town, was done
BY the hurricane On the coast Of
Central America which was report
ed By q brief wireless message re-
cslved here Sunday night Wireless
and cable adyices Monday to tie
United Fruit company say that prob.
ahly no loss Of life occurred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Major Warner
Speaks in Abilene.

Senator William Warner OF Mis-
souri, has been secured to speak in
the Republican campaign Of Dickin-
soncounty. He will talk at the
Seelye Oct. 22 at 8 p. m. Major War
ner needs no introduction. He is one
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Good Program
for the Teachers

dresses and debate by members Of the
association.
Friday afternoon tables;
lecture, "The Spirit Of Literature" /"
DR.. $. H. Clark, professor Of public
speaking in Chicago University.
Friday evening -Dramatization Of
"Ulysses," DR.. Clark.
Saturday morning, Dec. Address,
"The Interpretation Of the Printed
Page" DR.. Clark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
ahoclr Felt for Ten Mlnutea.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Oct 1S.-The
most severe earthquake shock In
months was felt at socorro, N. M, at
1:45 o'clock Friday afternoon. It Is
said that the shocks were felt con-
tinuousIy for ten minutes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18

Kaluga, Russia. Oct. 1S.-Revolu-
tionists here have succeeded in OBJ
tanning possession of box contain
ing section of a machine gun which
was bound for Moscow from the Tula
artillery factory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18

Le Mars, Ia, Oct 16.-Judge Hutch
lnson sentenced Tom Davis, q ne
$40. 70 life imprisonment Il the An
amoaa penitsntiary. Davis vas =
circus hand with Campbell Bros. and
On the night Of June 3 assaulted Mas
Jossphins wIilnss, q Ls Mara
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
a banquet 70 Gen. Tunaton.

Havana, Oct. 13.-General Frederick
Funston was the guest OF honor at o
farewell banquet Friday night given
by the Cuban Veterans Association.
Many of the generals former com
rades-in.arms we're present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18

Of the Vests most popular men and q
senator OF whom Kansas as well as
Missouri is proud. He makes but
two speeches in Kansas during the
campaign.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-10-18
Brewer At Osk Hnl.

Senator Brewer ABd Congressman
calderhead wsre speakers At rOuSing
Republican meetings at Oak Hin and
Idsna. Saturday. They hsd esthuai-
astie audisncss aud fine alienation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-02-12
The Cost Of the vanaerbllt Race.

The outlay represented by such a
contest az the Vanderbilt Cup race
would be sufficient endowment for
small college. A score of contest
ing cars at twenty thousand or more
apiece, large number of other cars
that sought in the elimination trials
here and abroad to win place in the
great race, the maintenance of the
cars, the oiling, maintaining in good
order and guarding the course-a
million and a half would be fair
estimate of these expenses. LIS the
game worth the cost? 1t does, as has
been claimed for it, spread interest in
the automobile, and it does stimulate
the automobiles mechanical develop
ment, both worthy purposes. On the
other hand, and this is it's great evil,
it aids in establishing a pernicious
ambition among automobilists at
large-the ambition to achieve mere
speed, to get from one point to
another point in a time worth bragg
ging about. 1t is this ambition, and
the disregard for the rights of others
which it engenders, that is responsible
for much of the popular antagonism
the automobile has had to face. 1t
degrades the motor car and degrades
the motorist. Instead of sanely en-
joying the pleasures afforded by tour
ing at a moderate gait, many
motorists have developed into duph-
Gates of those century bicycle riders
of seven or eight years ago, who,
when out in Gods open country,
thought only of the hundred miles
they had set forth to make that day
American Illustrated Magazine for
February.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-02-12
LOCAL NEWS.
FROM FIFTH PACE.

MIR. and Mrs. Archie DoDahue are visit
ing Mrs. Donahue's parents in Glover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Berry OF Canada visited
his sister, Mrs. VIM. Jenness, last weekA
Mrs. George Brown and Miss Nellie
Thompson were in Newport last wednes-
day.
Charles Vsrney was called home last
Tuesday by the illness of his youngest
child.
Mrs. Eugene Campbell Of Lyndonville
recently visited her sister, Mrs. Riley Rich
srdson.
G. {. Cheney has sold his farm in New
ark and win move on to his farm in Burke
IN the spring.
Mrs. w. r. Laviolette was in Barton
over the sabbath with her sisters Fannie
and Annie slayton.
Miss Margery slayton, who has been
working at LyndonviIle is with her sister
Mrs. w. R. Lsviolette.
Out OF town rum made a little dis
8 turbance at the railroad station Thursday
on the arrival OF the mail train.
Wallace Orcutt, Laila and Glen Roundy,
who attended school at st. Johnshury, at
tended the cantsta Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcclellan OF Barton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Dean of Barton
Landing visited at Geo. Deans last We'd
nesday.
The State tuberculosis Commission will
hold public meeting in q. A. r. hall on
Friday evening, Feb. 16, to which every
body is invited.
AT the Story vaudeville show voting
contest last week, on the most popular
young lady in town, Miss Josephine Waiter
received the prize, which was a gold watch.
The leading contestants were Misses jose
phine Walter and Lillian Fairbrother.
Both were very popular young ladies and
the contest was sharp one.