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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
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Fires NOTHING BUT jokes.
Judge Thacher Refuses Demand OIL
Southerner for Satisfaction.

Judge Thacher Refuses Demand Of
Southerner for Satisfaction.
Documents in the congressional
library at Washington show that when
the establishment of the mint was un-
der discussion in Washington's time
there were some amusing debates in
congress concerning the devices the
coins should bear. There is one ac-
count Of a squabble over the design
for the silver dollar.
1t appears that a member of the
house from Southern state bitterly
opposed the choice of the eagle on
account of it's being the king Of
BIRDS and hence neither suitable nor
proper to represent a nation whose
=, institutions and interests were Who'll
1y inimical to monarchial forms of
government.
Judge Thatcher, In reply, had play
fully suggested that perhaps goose
might suit the gentleman, as it was
rather humble and republican bird,
and would also be serviceable in other
respects, as the goslings would an
swer to place upon the dimes
This reply created considerable
merriment, and the irate Southerner,
considering the humorous rejoinder
an insult, sent challenge to Judge
Thatcher, who promptly declined it.
The bearer. rather astonished,as
will you be branded as a coward?"
certainly. if he pleases." replied
Thatcher. 81 always was one, and he
knew it, or he would never have
risked challenge"
The affair caused much nirth. but
was finally adjusted, cordial relations
being restored, the irritable Southern
er concluding that there was nothing
to be gained in fighting one who fired
nothing but jokes.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Home AGAIN!

Nine. T., who went away from home
for few days, found she had forgot
ten to bring a valuable brooch, She
wrote her maid to look carefully over
the dining room for it, as she remem-
bered having had it there last. The
maid replied:
"Madame: looked carefully for
your brooch while, sweeping the din
ing room this morning, but all I found
was thirty matches, four champagne
bottles and two packs of cards ~,
Nine. u. returned home the same
evening. s.. 49,.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
A Wit in OveraI!s.

Said the speaker at lawyers din.
ner:
I'VE lawyers couldn't do better than
to resolve in the new year to be gen.
tier in our cross-examinations. Rude,
ness in DISCRIMINATION never, never
pays. This is a truth that I once saw
proved in a damage suit. In this suit
a. cross-examining lawyer shouted at a
witness in Overalls:
YOU there in the overalls, how
truths?'
Less than you are the witness re-
torted, or you'd be in ovsralls, too =
Kansas City Star.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Why He Didn't Know Him,

An Up country bushes sman was
once introduced to Abbot Lawrence.
Mr.. Smith," said Mr.. Lawrence.
with a musing air. 81 don't think !
know you, do I?''
We'll, you ought to- was the re-
ply. I've traded with you for TWEEN
ty years.
always paid your bills, perhaps?'
"Of course
THAT accounts for it, said Mr..
Lawrence. II know the others
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
WIN He Gave Short Weiqht.

Senator Tillman was attacking an
offender who had pleaded hypocriti-
cal and false. excuse.
Why he cried, "the man is worse
than that rich coal dealer who said to-
his weigh clerk during blizzard,~
Jim, make that ton Of coal for
Smith $50 pounds short. Mrs. Smith
is a poor. delicate widow, and she will
have to carry all of it up two steep
flights of stairs. I don't want her to
Uvertax her strength.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Tiger and Elephant Hunters Wanted.

Tiger and Elephant Hunters Wanted.
A reward of RS 40 is offered for the
destruction of a man eater that has
been wandering about the village Of
Chapparmukih in Sahari Mauza and
which has lately killed a man near the
railway bridge at Chapparmukh. He
is reported to be doing great havoc
among the cattle of the villagers and
the Napalkhuti on the other side Of
Titaimari stream, which is in the dis
trict Of Nowgong.
The deputy commissioner of KAN
Tup also offers a reward of Rs SO for
the destruction of a rogue elephant,
which has killed man and is doing
considerable damage to property and
crops in the village of Mauza Pan
bari. The elephant is a makna, one
about eleven feet in height with tusks
about two feet long.-Bande Mataram
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Manhattan's Christeninus.

Manhattan island was once named
New Orange for fifteen months.
When the English took it from the
Dutch the name New Amsterdam was
changed: to New York, and then when
the Dutch recaptured it in July. 1873,
they called. it New Orange. 1t held
that name until the English retook it
In November, 1914. when the name
New York was restored and has been
retained ever since.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04

81. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL MISSIOr
corner Aurora avenue and Mackubin stree-
Sunday services: Early celebration Of Hef
Eucharist, 80 a. m. High celebration O.
Holy Eucharist first and third Sundays
HOO a. m. Mathis, second and fourth
Sundays. 1100 a. m. Sumo school, 12:3o
p. m. Brotherhood Of st. andrew. $50 D.
IN. Vespers, 1:30 o. IN. Week services:
Wednesdays, confirmation class. 500 i. m,
Fridays. evening prayer 300 o. m. Sa1pr
days. Holy Eucharist, 900 a. M. Rev. A.
H. Lealtad Rector, 112 Carroll street.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Photographed Only in Full Dress.

An Agra correspondent went to the
Amir's camp to take few photo
graphs. The amir was personally ar
ranging the troops of his bodyguard In
front of his pavilion for the reception
of the viceroy and was in mutt.
When he saw my camera he smiled
in a good natured way, and, putting
his hands over his costume, at the
same time looking down to his attire,
he said in English: Not yet He then
sent one of his officers to say that his
majesty wishes you to take no photo
graphs till he is in full dress. LON
don Daily Graphic.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Mistake His CALLING.

First Senator-Roosevelt would have
made great composer, wouldn't he?
Second senator--T7Because he com
poses so many messages? Yes. But
think what great conductor he would
have made!
First Senator-How is that?
Second Senator-Why, who would
have dared to miss note when he
yields that big stick?
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Trading Quail for a Wife.

tTsuiH9 lUatI TOT WIe.
Quail are plentiful at Lake Nyanza.
and after being shared in the grass by,
the natives they are kept in small
wicker cages strung on a long pole
stuck in the ground When a sum
cient number of quail have been col
lected they can be exchanged with q
neighbor-like coupons--for wivsS.-
Wide World Magazine.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
If United.

Visiting Friend-I suppose you be-
long to one or the other Of the political
aarties.
Suburban citizen-No. / belong to
the balance of power party. I'm a
strap-hanger
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
Not Missins m Opportunity.

The following epitaph may be seen
in the cemetery of parish in the en-
virons of Paris:
Here lies Nine. N, wife of M
N, master blacksmith. The railing
around this tomb was manufactured
by her husband, ''-London Mirror.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04

GOPHER LODGE NO. los. 1. B. P. Q.
E. of the World. meets second and
fourth Thursday in each month at Cen
trail Annex Hall, ZIG w. 9Th ST., st.
Paul. T. H. Lyles E. R., c. E. Charles
ton, Secy., 6O7 ST. Anthony Ave.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04

ST. JAMES A. NJ E. CHURCH, COR.
Fuller and Jay streets. Sunday services,
1900 a. M; 1880 p m. Wednesday prayer
meeting, 500 p. m. Pastor visits Oh
Monday and Tuesdays; at home Wednes-
lay and Thursday. Weddings, funerals
and the sick attended on notice.
Rev. H. S. Graves. Pastor.
Parsonage, Cor. Jay and Fuller.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04

FIDELITY COURT OF CALANTHE
NO. 345. N. An s.. A.. E. A. A. and A.
meets first and third Monday in each
month at K. of P. Hall. 211 Hennepin
Ave., Minneapolis. Mrs. lone 3. Gibbs.
w. c., Mrs. Arlivia C. Watson, r. of D..
3O4O F'indley Place.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cor
18th and Cedar. Sunday services: Preach.
school at 1890 O'Clock wednesday tve1.
ing general prayer meeting. Friday even.
ing study Sunday school lesson. Funerals
and weddings promptly attended. Rev. "
D. Carter. Pastor. 1000 Iglehart.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04
xuEIF1Y ylHKETHHY

MOST woRsHlPFuL GRAND LODGE
MINNESOTA, A .F. AND A M. 81
r. S. BROWN. GRAND MASTER,
405 Century Bldg, Minneapolis, Mimi
JOSE H. SHERWOOD, GRAND. SECY.
100 w. Arch ST., ST. Paul, Mimi.
NJ, meets first and third Mondays of each
month at Wagner Hall, cor. Charles street
and Western avenue, at 500 p. m. F. [.
Phelps, w. NJ; l.. F. De Lyons Secy., SEQ
Temperance street.
PERFECT sASHLAR LODGE NO. f. A..
F. and A. NJ, meets second and fourth
Tuesdays at Wagner Hall, Cor. Charles
street and Western Avenue at 500 o. m.
w. D. Carter, w. M. 1000 Iglehart street.
Jose H. Sherwood, Secy, $50 W. Arch ST.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1907-05-04

BIDDLE CIRCLE. LADIES OF G. A.
4. meets first and third Tuesdays of each
month in Supremea Court room, old cap
itol building. Mrs. M. J. Leavitt. Pres.
Mr.. ]. R. White. Secy., Phoenix Bldg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
G. B. COLBY IS DEAD.
Fatal Result of the Accident al
Donegal.

George B. Colby died this morning
at 8 o'clock from the effects Of burns
received in gasoline explosion at N.
G. Hershey's dwelling near Donegal.
The exact circumstances were never
explained by him but it is likely that
the kitchen was filled with gasoline
fumes from a can in the room and
when he entered with lamp Tuesday
morning o build the fire at $50 the
explosion occurred.
His son Arthur and daughter, Mrs.
Bert Dyer, were with him when he
died. Mrs. Colby who was at Daven-
port, Iowa, left for here last night.
Burnes and Blanche who live at
Davenport are expected for the burial.
Funeral services will be held at
the Lutheran church at 10 o'clock
Friday, Rev. F. Bergstresser assisted
by Rev. DR.. Blayney officiating.
Burial in Abilene cemetery.
Friends Of the family are invited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
The Letter Box.

This department Is opened to subscribers
and friends Of the REFLECTOR particularly
to those at distance from Old Dickinson
county and all are welcome TO send letters
for publication. Address THE LETTER BOX,
care Reflector. Abilene, KaS.l
From Milo B. Emig.
PUEBLO, Colo, Jan. 10.-We are
having an ideal winter here and as
yet we have had very little rough
weather.
Two street paving companies have
been putting down paving since last
fall and they have only had to stop
work few days on account Of rough
weather. Whom the paving is COM
pleted Pueblo will have about seven
miles Of paved streets and 1t will be a
great improvement to- the city.
Business Of all kinds has been un-
usually good here this winter and
there are more new buildings going
up now than any time during the
past four years.
There is plenty Of work for all here
at present, / am still in the en-
ploy of the Colorado Telephone Co.
and like my line Of work. l have
been in their employ now for three
and half years. The Colorado
Telephone Co. has made a gain Of 500
telephones in Pueblo during the past
four months. 't'
My wife and little girl enjoy the
and we all like Pueblo and In particu-
lar the Colorado climate.
have been subscriber for several
years and we appreciate the news we
get each week in the Weekly REFLEc-
TOR. ri ae MILO b ENG.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
SOLD 1900 ACRES AT AUCTION
]. B. Case, H. E. Ackers and H.
SOuthwOrth Invested $39, 900.

The largest land auction ever held
IN central Kansas was at Marion yes
terday when 1900 acres Of farm and
pasture land was sold by W. P. Hack
ney Of Winfield, master in chancery
for the federal court. The sale was
held at the court room which was
filled with intending buyers from all
parts Of the state.
The largest purchase was 1920
acres in body bought by j. b. Case'
H. Southworth and H. E. Ackers OF
Abilene for $50, 0O0;the remainder was
sold in section and smaller tracts
mostly to local parties, bringing $685.
500. The land was the property Of
G. H. Hapgood, the millionaire pillow
manufacturer. He bought it several
years ago and installed ]. j. Berry as
manager. Last year Berry sued him
for settlement and under the ruling
of the federal court it was adjudged
that Hapgood should be given the
original cost and carrying charges
from the time of purchase. less rent;
the land should be sold and the
amount received above the above sum
should be divided equally between
Berry and Hapgood This will be
about $4,000. Berry will get 100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Dave A. Miller reLt rned to Tulsa,
Okla.
j. T. Prendergast returned from
Kansas City.
VIM. Stacey aud Miss Lucy Stacey
went to Kansas City.
Miss Addie Over went to Kansas
City for short visit.
j. S. Tiff and A. R. Elwick are in
Kansas City on business.
Dave A. Miller of Tulsa, Okla, is
visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. A. M. Foster returned to Pa
ducan, KY, alter visit here.
W. J. Du r was up from Wood
bine on court business and called on
the REFLECTOR.
j. A. Hersh went to Topeka to take
up his work as bond clerk in the in
surance department.
Roy Cooper and Robert Eyth are
home from Oakley, They sold their
drug store at handsome profit.
Mrs. H. W. Ballweg is here from
Springfield, ILL.,, for visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Folk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Schopp left for
Excelsior Springs for Mr.. SchoPp's
health, They will be gone indefinite
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bossler Of Birm-
ingham, Kas., are here to attend the
Gish funeral. Mrs. Boss!er was
sister Of the late Mrs. Gish,
John H. Ketchersid, president of
the HOPE bank, was IN town. '''South,
Dickinson rs is booming and Hope is the
best part Of South. Dickinson, " said he.
1--WE ere making improvements and
the town gets better every day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
School Report.

Harmon district No. % for the 4th
month ending Jan. IL, 1907. Total
enrolment IS; average daily atten-
dance IA; neither absent nor tardy O..
Those neither absent nor tardy: Ada,
Paul and Amy GOOdwini Oscar and
walter Lantz; Susan, Cora, Sarah and
Viola Page. hin
ETHEL DouGLAs, Teacher,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
neath 81 M. Dunn.

Mrs. John Dunn died at her home
In WheatlAnd township, JAM llth,
1907, aged 81 years, aftef a sickness
Of nearly Two weeks. She leaves to
mourn her death I husband and six
children, four girls and two boys and
four children have preceded Their
mother 10 The better land One little
one was taken only twowSeks before
the mother. Mrs. Dunn had lived in
this vicinity ever since she was mar
ried and had many friends who were
saddened BY her death. The funeral
was held at Mt. Pleasant church 1t II
o'clock Sunday and she was laid TO
rest in. the NJ Pleasant cemetery.
Services we're conducted By Rev
Brown. A large crowd vas pressnt
% sh5S lie rsspsst W the departed
one. he ismily has The beaftielt
sybpaihy Of al q this Ssd hour,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
TWo GOOD BILLS ARE I'M.
Brewer and Creech Introduce Help
full Laws.

A0A A1oWCs
Special to the Reflector.
Topeka. Jan. 16.--Senator Brewer
today introduced the following bill
regulating life insurance;
every life insurance corporation
doing business in this state upon the
principal Of mutual insurance, or the
members Of which are entitled to
share in the surplus funds thereof
shall make distribution Of such sur
plus as they may have accumulated
annually. In determining the amount
Of surplus to be distributed there
shall be reserved an amount not less
than the aggregated net value Of all
the outstanding policies. Said value
to be computed by the American Ex-
perience Table of mortality with in
terest not exceeding four and one-half
per cent. On all policies hereafter
outstanding, under the conditions Of
which the actual distribution is pro-
vided for a. definite or fixed period,
the apportioned surplus shall be
carried as liability to the class Of
policies on which the same was ac-
cumulated. Any life insurance COM
pany violating the provisions of this
section shall be liable to penalty
payable to the state Of Kansas, in the
sum of five hundred dollars for each
offence, to be collected by a civil
action in any court of competent
jurisdiction "
Representative Creech introduced
a bill to substitute for all taxes on
real estate mortgages recording tax
Of one half of one per cent Of the face
OF the mortgage to be paid when re-
corded.
The bill to prohibit Sunday base
ball was reported, the majority of
the committee favors the bill.
The governor sent these appoint
ments to the senate:
Penitentiary directors-E. G. Bal
Iinger, John Seaton, W, |. Biddle.
Warden-W. H. Haskell.
Bank commissioner. Q. Royce.
Grain Inspector. W. Radford.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
Hardin.Huitt.

TALMAGE, Jan. 16. "A very pretty
wedding took place at the home oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hardin last Thurf'
day evening when their daughter,
Lola, became the wife Of Mr.. Pearle G.
Huitt, the services being performed
by Rev. Eawhon. Only relatives and
few close friends were present.
After the wedding ceremony the
guests were entertained by music, a
delicious course supper and by ex-
aiming the'beautiful presents which
were brought. Te a''o'
Mr.. and Mrs. Huitt have the best
wishes OF their acq1aintances here.
He Is an exceptionally energetic
young business man. Mrs. Huitt is
an accomplished musician. '''
1ol Mr.. and Mrs. John Huitt guve a
beautiful reception to invited guests
Friday evening in honor Of the bride
and groom. 49, -'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
A total OF $489. SO for 6212 lbs. o

cream.
These cows are fed good, bright
corn fodder in the lot and alfalfa and
bran in the barn during the winter
months, and no feed except native
pasture in summer with all the good
water and salt they want. They are
MIXED in the barn the year around
and all find their own stalls when the
doors are opened at milking time
We sold eight Of the calves Of these
COWS at an average age Of 4 months
for 81 each and am keeping two
heifers for cows that / value at $40
and $40 each. So counting 1t all up
/ think my cows have made me about
$5S.06 each counting the calves sold
and the two I am holding for cows.
l shall try to have them do still better
next time. J, H. POSTER,
Stony Ridge Farm, Enterprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
Commissioner Adjourn.

The county commissioners sd-
jOurned for tie January term. ASS
johnson Vas reaPpointed supsriutsud-
emit o. county farm Dr.. I, B. cOnklin
county physician.
The RHELBor0R was made the on
oial paper, the Chronicle and News
also u sPublIll ths PtoossdIngi and
rsOsiyss shsls q lhs payment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
GREAT HORSE SALE.

Fine Lot Of High Grade Animals to
BE Sold IFeb!26.l r. b'
The largest saloiof horses ever held
in the county will be held in the hall
at the Fair Grounds, Abilene, Feb. 26
by J. B. Case and H. H. Keel to close
the estate Of the late A. ]. Bingham.
There will be sold 20 standard and
registered trotting bred horses.
young stations, breed mares, colts
and FLIES, % draft mares and geld
ings from Q to 10 years Oldi 20 mules
8 years old. This will be great
event for horsemen and will be large
~ attended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
Funeral Services Held.

The funeral services Of the late Rev.
Benjamin Gish and Mrs. Gish were
held Wednesday at the River Breth-
rem church and were attended by
many friends. An obituary written
by aifriend Of the family will be pub
lished next week. "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
ABMENA's. ANNUAL, MEETING,
Old Offsers Arr Elected and a. Re- y
~ ports Made,

The AbilenA Company held Its
annual meeting at the Office. The
past years report shows an increased
volume ii business and q hne gain ID
finances. The company paid over
Sl4, 900 for bottles. boxes and freight
last year. The old officers were re-
elected President, F. N. Gier; vice
president, J. L. Kruger; secretary and
treasurer, p. H. Halieck; directors, ?.
NJ. Gier, P. h. Halleck. J. L. Kruger,
h. E, Ellison. w, L. Missimer. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
Position for Miss Cuthbert

Position Tor MISS CuThDeFJ.
Special tOthe Reflector. ''
Topeka, Jan. Is. Miss Marie Cuth-
bert of Abilene was today appointed
stenographer for the ways and means
committee OF the house, of which j.
W. Creech is chairman. She will take
the position at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
School Report.

Report Of school district No. So for
the ltb month ending Jan. IL; At
tendance 90, Punetuality 100. Neither
absent nor tardy. Hasei Glenn. Edith.
willie, Clara and Lester santter, Fred
Partsnisr. Rosa Msistsr. Josie seu-
bsrt ri-f r LRAH HuMHEE,
ala sFe Teitber.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
ANOTHER GOOD REPORT.
]. H. Poister Tells of Dairying Elk
perience in 1906.

EDITOR REFLECTOR: As / have been
in the habit Of writing a report Of my
cows milking qualities, l may as well
do so another year. The COWS are the
same as I had except that there are
ten this year instead Of twelve as two
Of nv COWS died last winter. The re-
port is as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-17
ACoNSERVATIVE BANK

Err thought a Chesterfield Overcoat
most in keeping with his character and
position. 1t was marked $500. 1t
was sent home billed 1900. 100
saved.