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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

Kansas City businessmen have
bought steamboats, to run on the Mis-
souri, river, at an expense Of $4,000
and that city is likely to become a
seaport. This promised revival Of
the steamboat traffic Is exactly Of q
piece with the recent activity Of the
east In canal building and improve
ment. Kansas City promotes an ex-
perimental boat line for the same rea-
son that New York voted for a deep
water canal lin order 10 secure rail-
way freight rates based on water com
petition. The tremendous river and
canal traffic Of early days was al
lowed to decline on the unspoken
theory that the railroad alone would,
supply the needs Of commerce. The
arst steamboat came to Kansas City
seventy years ago; but the halcyon
days Of the Missouri river were from
1919 until the outbreak Of the wal.
There were then over fifty packets in
regular service from ST. Louis to
Sioux City. and as many more tramp
steamers from the Ohio aud other
tributaries Of the Mississippi which
made frequent trips up the Missouri.
Much Of the early immigration to the
vest vent BY this route aud boats on
iheir return trips carried valuable car.
goes Of furs and other products Of
Montana and the northwest It was
, period Of successful river transpors
'ailon and The sIsct vas 20 make The
'ai'i On lrolghi reasonable
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13
They Seek fuckers Release,

Leavenworth, Kan, June 7. = Ex.
Attorney General Monette Of Ohio,
and Albert L. Wilson, Of Kansas
CITY. attorneys for H. H. Tucker.
Jr., former secretary Of the Uncle
Sam OIL Co, who Wednesday was
sent to Jail here for three months
by Circuit Judge Hook, for contempt,
stated Thursday that they would
leave Immediately for Washington to
institute habeas corpus PROCEEDINGS
in the United States supreme court
to secure fuckers release. It Is said
that they may also lay the case be.
fore President RonsAvAlt-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13
meeting Of the council Of how and
why every dollar spent was drawn
from the treasury.
Editor Hemenway Of Hope gives a

Editor Hemenway Of Hope gives
personal experience in hunting ad
venture that verihes the statements 0
DR.. VIM. J. Long, the nature writer
which were declared "impossible" By
President Roosevelt and offers t.
name witnesses II necessary. DR.
Long, whose charming nature books
have taught millions Of boys and girls
love for the wild creatures Of the
woods and plains, is getting the best
Of 1t in this argument. The maya
zines and papers Of the country gen
orally declare that he has done valu-
able service in the education Of youth
and his books and writings have taken
a big boom since the controversy COM
menced. There are two ways Of
studying nature. 1t was reported by
the papers on the occasion Of the
presidents hunting trip in the Okla
homa pasture that after wolves had
been chased until worn out they were
captured and while yet alive their
jaws were torn open by some Of the
men Of the party. That is one way. |
The other way is to study the birds
md animals as a student does with
tut injuring them and writing of
heir habits so that children will love
hem. The latter is the way Of DR..
,ong and Thomson Seton and it is
Ioped that they will long continue in
o doing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

Harry Orchards testimony though
1t be not all true will harm the cause
Of union labor more than anything
that has been published in years.
PROFESSIONALLY he has been associated
closely with the labor leaders and I'M
less his testimony can be disproved
they must stand accused Of crimes
that are disgrace to American civili-
cation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

The Chronicle was a little slow last
night. 1t prepared long and peevish
editorial to show that Mayor Rice was
right in appointing deputy" mar
shall and giving him the city hall but
before the paper could be distributed
Rice had consulted other lawyers and
found he was wrong and Harry George
had resigned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13
CONTEST TWO-cENT FARES
Railroad Presidents in Session at
Chicago Make the Decision.
It Is Also Announced that No Cheap
Rates For Any Occasion viii BE
Granted Pending Decision.

Chicago, June 12.-Western rail-
road presidents at conference here
Tuesday decided to contest the two
cent passenger laws in at least five
states Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri
Iowa and Arkansas. Following this
decision the passenger representa-
tives Of all western road agreed not to
grant any reduced rate for any oc-
casion until the twocent fight shall
have been concluded. The passenger
men were presented with letter
written by Secretary Moseley of the
interstate commerce commission to
the Central Passenger Association
stating that the proposed plan for
putting National Educational Asso-
citation rates into effect Is illegal and
cannot be tolerated. Officers Of the
association will endeavor to have the
ruling changed, as they declare that
the life Of the organization depends
upon 1t.
In pursuance of the decision Of the |
railroads to fight the twocent laws |
and not to grant reduced rates, the
Chicago Commercial Association and
the st. Louis Merchants Association
and similar organizations will be
told that rates for merchants meet
lngs are no longer available. This de-
cision will also cut off clergymen,
charity workers, state conventions,
sisters Of charity and all who have
enjoyed cheap rate privileges for
years will be placed upon Nstrict
two-cent basis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13
zatioT

Mr.. s. s. Smith, a lawyer from abb
lene, was in the city today, and there
is a suspicion that he was looking
over the congressional field bit,
with the view Of coming before the
people for Calderhead's place. In
fact the papers down along the Union
Pacific road are quite profuso in their
praise Of Mr.. Smiths candidacy.
[Concordia Kansan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

The Square Dealers seem nightly
pleased with the 2-cent fare idea.
Why didn't they help Senator Brewer
make his bill a law thenP Weren't
they honest in their advocacy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

What is the use Of worrying about
''malt" with 4 per cent alcohol when
patent medicines whose labels say
they are IS pCr cent alcohol are sold
openly in every drug storeP II Kan
sas is going to be good let it get down
to brass tacks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13
Mxra Mo,ttenrv Given un.

Wichita. Kan. June 12.--Myra Nc
Henry, the anti-saloon crusader. left
Monday for Severy. Kan, to live. She
says she will leave Wichita alone
hereafter, saloons or no saloons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

THE above vas printed in Mon
days daily. On Tuesday Harry
George demanded Of Mayor Rice that
be give him valid title. This was
no, done ana he rssignsd-ii be had
anything 70 resign. As Marshal
Burton has gOns east for an extended
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

We ere told that the Farmers
Union'' differs from the Farmers ALI
ance. But does itp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13
THURSDAY, JUNE is, 1907.

The insurance trust ought to have
o few crimps put in 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

Let not the Insurance trust get gay.
Abilene is going to sick Fred Jackson
on IL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

visit the town has no marshal,
Mayor Rice is acting marshal with
H. G. Engle assistant.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
Hooking the Wary Trout.

Trout when hungry usually face the
current This fact should be re-
membered when approaching a bridge
or eddy where the 'speckled beauties
love 10 hide" If possible. such spots
should be approached upstream, says
the Circle. 1t may take little more
time 10 go around and come back up,
but make haste slowly" is said to be
the first axiom OF trout fishing.
AS the stream becomes warmer the
trout seek the cool pools and shaded
places. They are to be found where a
cold spring bubbles up into the stream
or where mountain creek enters; Of
ten a number frequent the same haunt
Each additional fish means two more
eyes to watch for the fisherman. One
trout Is all that is necessary to give
a danger signal by darting away. The
rest Immediately follow suit. To catch
more than oDe-or even that-in such
a place takes skin in the use OF the
line. But who has said trout fishing IN
mol 80 art?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
AN OLD EDITOR
Found $1,000 Worth of Food.

The editor of paper out in Okla,
said: Yes, it is true when | hold
Of Grape-Nuts food, it was worth
more than $4,000 doctor bill to me,
for it made me a well man. have
gained % pounds in weight, my
strength has returned tenfold, my
brain power has been given back to
me. and that is an absolute essential.
for | am an editor and have been for
So years.
My pen shall always be ready TO
speak a good word for this powerful
nutritive food. | mad Of course often
read the advertisements regarding
Grape Nuts, but never thought to ap-
ply the food to myI own use, until, in
Iny extremity and sickness the thought
came 10 me that 1t might fit my case.
The statements in regard TO the food
are absolutely correct, as have proven
in my own case. One very fortunate
thing about the food is that while 1t is
the most scientifically made and high
ly nourishing, concentrated food Thave
ever known. Il has so delicious a taste
that il wins and holds friends =
There's Reason" Read THE Road
10 Wellviliel" in pkgs.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
con.e,.nee stricken student.

Not all the conscience stricken men
are as guilty as they seem. The Lon
don G Northwestern Railway company
has experience of supersensitive un-
dergraduate, who begged their ac-
ceptance of the sum of $50. He
could not be found guilty of travelling
without ticket or of having commit
ted any of the other small sins of
which passengers are sometimes
found guilty. When travelling to and
from college he had always had with
him a number of books. passengers
luggage. 1t had since dawned upon
him that he ought TO have paid for the
freight Of these books-that they were
not legitimate passengers luggage.
The company returned the check with
thanks and praise and all things nice
for his scrupulous conscientiousness
But he sent it back and insisted upon
its acceptance. The company did not
a second time risk refusal; they pooled
it with the other companies over
whose lines he had passed and went
their way rejoicing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
Made for Fat Men.

One OF the narrow arches in the
gallery of the chapel at Columbia uni
versity is not exactly symmetrical, al
though the defect Is not noticeable to
the casual observer, says the New
York Globe. The reason for the wild
ening OF the arch after its original con-
struction had rise in somewhat
humorous occurrence. One of the
early visitors was a remarkably fat
man, who found himself wedged into
the arch when he tried to squeeze
through and was extricated with diff
Guilty. The builders, recognizing the
possibility of other fat people being
numbered among the future visitors.
decided to widen the arch, sacrificing
symmetry and harmony to practical
need, as the pier was so constructed
rs to bear no loss of width on one Of
Ats sides
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
Corporations Gust Miners.

The Klondike properAthat is. that
portion of the Yukon territory in the
vicinity of Dawson--as far as the in
dividual miner is concerned, is on a
rapid decline ewing 10 the immense
area of ground being acquired by
dredging companies. One company
alone has purchased nearly all the
placer ground on the three principal
creeks, namely: Bonanza, Eldorado
and Hunker, and has bonded consid-
erably more on Dominion and other
creeks for various reasons. Where
formerly hundreds of miners were
working for wages or working their
own ground, thus creating demand
for provisions, clothing. machinery,
hardware, etc, and the transportation
from Dawson to the different mining
operations, now dredges are either op-
Grating or in course of construction
Consular Reports.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory IL the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as. it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
Our Queer Sense of Humor.

Americans have strange sense of
humor, don't you know" began the
Englishman. The othah day, for ex-
a friend and he awsked for sinkahs.
was surprised to see them bring him
three biscuit of some sort or othah.
Again at anothah time l dined with
him at table dhote cafe. He said
10 the waiter, Bring us a couple of
bottles Of pink ink What the waiter
brought him, don't you know, was two
bottles of red wine.
Really, it is very strange, the
American sense of humor. You catch
onto my meaning? Y. Press.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
Wants the Rod Restored.

The Shanghai Times editor saws:
The jail has been well administered.
but is fuller than II should be, due. |
fear, to the abolition CT the cangue
aud bamboo. The ordinary criminal
has no great objection to repeated
ehort visits to The Jail. but shrinks
from a repetition OF corporal punish
ment. Punishment with the bamboo
is in vogue throughout China, and
here only has 1t by special edict been
abolished We deprecate the Chinese
authorities making this settlement a
field for experiment. and will press
for the reintroduction of this salu.
tary method of punishment
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

fuse. My limbs. feet and ankles bloat-
ed dreadfully, and sometimes my
whole body. My heart palpitated and
] had smothering spells. A week s
treatment with Doans Kidney Pills
helped me and few boxes cured me.
At 6S ] am strong and we'll"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
OLD LOVE CHARMS
ANCIENT METHODS OF WINNING
HEART OF LOVER.
Grotesque Indeed Were Some OF the
Mummeries Implicitly Believed
in-.Leaving the Choice Of
SWANS to Fate.

When Othello the Moor courted and
won the fair Desdemona he was ac-
cused of doing so by spells and medi-
cines."
In Shakespeare's day, and indeed
long after, spells and charms of all
kinds were, If not exactly an orthodox.
yet at least well recognized way OF
winning a lovers heart. or divining
who was to be the future life partner
A good way TO secure continuance
of love was to go secretly TO the lover
as he lay asleep and steal his garter.
Then it must be knotted together with
the girls own to the words:
Three times true lovers knot ! tie Sc
Firm be the knot, fast may his love
endure.
If youths affections had gone
astray, the forsaken one, if she de-
sired revenge, took birds heart and
stuck 1t full of pins at midnight. The
result was supposed to bring about
the appearance of the false lover in an
agony of pain.
If, on the contrary, there was no
good evidence of his having forsaken
her to whom he had plighted his troth,
but the girl nevertheless suspected
the genuineness of his intentions. she
could ascertain the truth by taking
the bladebone of shoulder of NUT
ton without saying for what she re-
quired 1t. For nine nights she must
pierce it with penknife, each night
in different place. If the lover were
true, at the end of the nine days he
would ask her for rag to bind up the
wound he had received.
The recipe for taking away mans
love for girl was, as it ought to have
been, both unpleasant and difficult Of
| performance.
If so be a toad be Laird
In sheepskin, newly fiayed,
And that tied to man, twill sever
Him and his affections ever
Did girl desire to know If she was
| ever TO be wed, she must take the rind
| of two lemons and carry il in her
| pockets all day. Then at night she
must rub with the rind the four posts
of her bed. If she was to be married
man would appear in her dreams.
| II there were no sign of a man she
| must resign herself 10 single blessed
ness.
To choose between two lovers, two
apple pips were taken and given the
names of two men. Then they were
stuck carefully one on to each cheek.
The one that stuck longest was the
chosen swain.
Another favorite plan was to take
a number of corn cobs, put them to.
getber two and two, and give each
pair the name of some loving couple
Then the cobs were popped over the
fire, and according TO whether they
jumped apart or remained together sc
was the future of the two whose
names they bore.
The initial of the lover could be OBJ
tanned by throwing an apple pairing
over the left shoulder.
To ascertain how many years would
eiapse before marriage. it was best to
ask the cuckoo. and by counting his
cries the number was obtained
Special days had special charms al
lotted TO them. On st. Valentines
day an especially favorable day 70,
love omens, as one would suppose, the
first man seen after sunrise was des
tined 10 be the future lover.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
PAT SET ONLY ONE LIMIT.
Would Quit When He Was Done With
Al Things Earthly,


A rich man out In the suburbs who
owns a large place has among the
many people employed to keep it in
shape an irishman of whom he is par
ticularly fond on account of his un-
conscious wit. says Harper's Weekly.
This lrishman is something OF hard
dTinker. and, as his income is limited,
be is more particular as regards the
quantity than the quality of his
liquids The other day the employer,
who had been awaiting a good oppor'
tunity. remarked in kind tone. as
the closing sentence OF a friendly lee
ture:
Now, Pat, how long do you think
you can keep on drinking this cheap
wbiskey?"
To which Pat instantly replied:
"All my life. If il doesn't kill me-.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
HoW'S This?

We oner One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Ease OF Caisrrh that cannot be cured by Baiis
CatArrh Cure.
FJ. CHENEY A. CO., Toledo o.
We. the underslgned. have known 4. j. Chent y
for the last - years and believe him perfectly hon
Orabie IN all business transactions and financially y
able carry out any obligations made by his hrn.
WAIDiSG. KINNAN & MARvIS.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. q.
Hairs Catarrh Cure IL taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfsces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 20 cents pei
)uftle. Sold by all Druggists.
lake HANS Family Pills for const patton.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

The extraordinary popularity OF fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffener
makes half the usual quantity of Starch
necessary, with the result OF perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
The susines. Instinct.

A party of tourists were visiting the
ancient landmarks of England, accord
ing tC writer in the New Orleans
Times-Democrat, and their guide was
supplying them with valuable historic
facts.
This tower" he remarked, goes
back to William the Conqueror."
Why what's the matter?" inquired
one of his listeners. Isn't 1T satisfac-
tory?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

| was running down
with kidney trou-
BILE without know
ing what 1t was.
and finally got so
bad | was given up.
The urinary pas
sages were painful.
sometimes scanty
and again very pro-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
corroborative Evidence.

Are yon engaged" asked the young
man, thinking he had noted a lack Of
welcome. Yes replied the girl, but
for this evening only. There's my en-
gagement ring now" she added, as the
electric doorbell sounded
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
His Usual Niahtlx Stunt.

II must not listen TO you. Mr.. Pen.
nyaline,' protested the blushing girl,
with eyes downcast. You are only
trifling and-and besides, 1t is get.
ting late"
please hear me out, Miss Helen, -
pleaded the infatuated young report
er; 'I'll cut it down to $50 words.-
Roseleaf
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
No More Worry.

1T used 10 worry me when the bar
her informed me that my hair was
getting a little thin on top"
But you got used to it, eh?"
NO. Now it worries me because he
doesn't mention it. | must be getting
Old
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

That an article may be good as well
as cheap and give entire satisfaction.
Defiance Starch, each package con
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had OF any other brand for the
same money.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

The problem of life is to make the
ideal real and convert the divine at
the summit of the mountain into the
human at its base.-Charles H. Park
hurst
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

did You ship that load Of ele-
plants ears to the florist on the sub
urban eXpress?'
NO; | thought IL would be more in
order 10 send them on the trunk line"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating calous and swollen. aching
feet Sold by all Druggists. Price DE Don {
accept any substitute Trial package FREE.
Address Allen ;. Omsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
Whole outfit in Harmony.

you've seen that new dress of
mine" said Miss Dowdey, now that |
want 10 get hat to match what
would YOU suggest|'
why not get slouch?" remarked
Miss Knox.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
A Good CHARGER.

Client-Didnt you make a mistake
in going into law instead OF the army?
Lawyer-Why?
Client-By the way you charge,
there would be little left OF the enemy
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

No great excellence in any depart
ment OF life is achieved without effort
and training: attainment comes not by
accident.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
made of rich. mellow tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, H.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
smokers prefer them 10 Zoe cigars. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

The worst thing about common
sense is that il is so Questionable.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

Most men like TO be jollied and are
willing TO pay for 1t,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25
sa, nUT PERFECTLY WELL.
The Happy Experience Of a New Cas-.
tie, Pa, Woman.

Mrs. John Msnsell, GA So. jefferson
ST., New Castle, Pa. says: For years
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-07-25

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethfng softeDs the gums reduces In
Examination. aliays pain, cures Ind cole 25c bottle.