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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
THE STORY Of STANDARD OIL
Secrets of the Rockefeller Combine as Barred
by Magnate and Other Officials in
Federal Court at Chicago.

1t was from Mr.. Rockefeller's asso
clates that Judge Lands wrung the
information which he desired to en-
able him to fix the fines to be as
sessed against the Standard Oil com
pany OF Indiana, a subsidiary organ
lzatlon to the parent trust. This
company stands convicted of 1852
counts of accepting rebates from the
chicago & Alton railroad.
An unwilling witness, Mr.. Rockefel.
Ter was finally placed on the stand
after an eleventh hour legal battle, in
which John S. Miller, Moritz Rosen.
thal and Alfred D. Eddy, attorneys for
the Standard Oil company, made a
maj plea to save the oil magnate
from the ordeal which followed when
the court overruled their motion.
Judge Lands brought out from Mr.
rockefeller, and the testimony of the
TOUR other witnesses, Frederick A.
Wann, Harry E. FELTON,, E. M Stanton
ana Charles H. Pratt, revelations con-
corning the Standard Oil company
that far outstripped facts heretofore
known concerning the oil corpora.
ton.
90 important were these .admis.
slons, all of which were made under
pressure, that the Standard Oil com.
pany OF New Jersey now is open to
Indictment, and may be prosecuted
by the federal authorities of that
state, should they see fit to follow IN
the lead.
Points Brought Out.
The examination conducted bv
Judge Lands brought out the follow.
ing points:
mat the Standard Oil company of
New Jersey is liable to Indictment
That the New Jersey corporation
noias $4SS,5OO of the $1,000, 900 of the
capital stock Of the Standard OIL
company of Indiana.
mat IN addition to the rebate Of
SIX cents upon which the Indictments
are based, the Standard Oil comnanv
received rebate of three.fonrtbs
cent a mile from the Union TanI,
line on each car between within
Ind, and East St Louis.
That the outstanding capital Of tbo
standard Oil company of New Ter.
sey for the years 1908, 1904 and 1905
approximates $179,SOO 1000.
That dividends paid on the canito,
stock of the holding company annrox'
imates nearly 40 per cent of the
stock. 'n0
That the Union Tank Line comnanv
with a capital stock of $4,000 O0o t.
$5,OO0,OoO in debt and has maid
no dividends since 1901.
That this company is controlled hv
the Standard of New Jersey
The court did not touch on anv
question which might be made the
basis of an immunity plea.
Immense Earnings of Trust.
The Standard Oil company was ar.
sanized in 1882 and reorganized nm.
Ter the laws of New Jersey about ten
years later In the Is years that have
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

Q.-Is that due to the mismsy,
ment of your predecessor? 40
sir, that is due to the fact that MI
is no money in running as an inv.
ment tank cars at three-quarters 4
cent a mile.
The Court-Q.-lIr. FELTON,, do y
know what the outstanding carl
stock of the Standard Oil companT
New Jersey is? A.-No, sir.
Judge Lands announced that ]
would give his decision regarding n
punishment of the Standard Oil I'll
pany on Saturday Aug. 9.
This decision will cover the asa.
ment of fines for 1,462 violations al
interstate commerce act, aggregssl
IN their maximum $29,24O,OOO-sl
most gigantic penalty ever held Owed
corporation or group Of corporate
in the world.
ms announcement was made \
open court, following a brief catecs5l
ing Of President H. E. FELTON, Of n
Union Tank Line company, and n
reading by Attorney Moritz Resent
- IL.
or the brief and somewhat drauarl
reJOlnder of the defense to Judge IaI
dis suggestion on Saturday that Il \
troduce evidence showing whether n
Standard Oil has been guilty of illeal
practices prior to the time covered !
the indictments.
This the defense declined to do, Id
ing the ground that no charges eV
had been pressed against it for yiOI
tons of the interstate commerce sd
before Sept. l, 1903, and that the cOul
could not put the company in the psl
ton OF clearing itself of charges Whld|
were not made.
Says Innocence Will Be Proved.
IF, however, this court is Interest,"
In this point, as it may tend to NIL
gate the punishment, the deteESI
would say" continued Mr.. RosenthiI
that its innocence will be brought a
in proper hearings in the future"
Mr.. Rosenthal added a pointed Il
mark about the impossibility that b
court should take cognizance Of u
gossip of the street" or the chaga'
of the mob"
That will do" said the court vhe|
Mr.. Rosenthal had finished. III
court will hand down its order in hs|
case on Saturday, Aug. g."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

dends paid by that company during
the years 1903, 1904 and 1905? Al
did.
Q.-1s that your understanding?
A.-That is my understanding.
Ole was uncertain as to the ex.
act amount. He stated 40 per cent.
Al think that was correct, your
honor. That was the average.
Q.-Do you remember the net earn
ings of that company during those
three years? Al do, clearly, your
honor. Would you like them? |
think for the first year they were
100000 approximately.
ON 1903? Am 1903. Those
are the years you speak of.
Q.-Now for 1904? A.-For 1904. as
near as l can remember, l should say
they were $61,5OOOOO.
Q.-And 1905? "A trifle over
100000, as near as l remember.
Q.-Now, generally speaking, is the
capital represented by the outstanding
stock something under $1,000 900 of
the Standard Oil company of New .Jer.
sey employed in the production. re-
finement, distribution and sale of oil
the products of petroleum? A.-Oh,
your honor, the properties are worth
vastly more than that.
Q.-That is what the capital is EN-.
ployed in, is it? Alt is.
Q.-Do you recall what promotion
Of the stock of the Union Tank line
company the Standard Oil company
OF New Jersey holds? Al do not
recall the proportions, but l think it
controls majority of the stock.
FELTON, on Tank Line Tariffs.
before the examination of Mr.. Rock.
efeller, Harry E. Fulton, president of
the Union Tank line, was called by
tne court and examined as follows:
Q.-Have you any connection with
the Union Tank line? Ayes sir.
| am president of it.
GLOW long have you been presi.
dent? About year.
Odd you have any connection
with it before you became nresi.
dent? Ayes, sir, l was vice nresi.
dent. P'0'
Q.-For how long? A.-Two vears
Q.-Before that did you have anv
connection with it? A.-No. sir not
with the Union Tank line.
The Court-Q.-Do you know anv.
thing about the payment of money to
the Union Tank line by the Chicago
d Alton Railway company for or on
account Of the use of the Union Tank
line cars in the transportation of oil
between Whiting, Ind, and East ST |
Louis during the period from sentem.
Der l, 1903. to March 1, 1905? A.
Only that-only the general facts that
The Chicago G Alton Railway com.
pany pays the Union Tank comnanv
.hree-quarters of a cent.
Q.-Loaded? Ayes.
Q.-They paid three-quarters or
'ent, loaded or empty? A.-Loaded
Ind empty.
Q.-Was that the fact during the
period from September 1, 1903, to
March l, 1905, mile? Ayes sir
Wishes to Refer to Books.
Q.-Are you sure that mileage was
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

Rockefeller, would be able to ell
what the net earnings of the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey were dur
ing the years 1903, 1904 and 1905?
Al really do not think | could tel
you. Undoubtedly one Of the gentle
men subDoenael is here PRESENT who
could, but
The Court see that Mr.. Pratt,
secretary; Mr.. Howe, assistant secre'
tary; Mr.. White, assistant secretary,
and Mr.. Barstow, assistant secretary,
are here.
Mr. Miller-Mr. Archbold, who is
vice president.
Q.-Would either one of those gen.
tlemen be able to answer that ques-
ton? A.-What was the question, If
your honor please?
Gas to what the net earnings of
the Standard Oil company of New
Jersey during the years mentioned
were? Al should think so, sir
The Court-Mr Pratt?
Mr.. Rockefeller-Oneo of these gen.
tlemen or Mr.. Archbold.
The Court-Mr. Pratt. That is all
for the present, Mr.. Rockefeller.
Mr.. Pratt Gives Figures.
Charles NJ. Pratt was then sworn
and testified as follows:
Q.-What is your name? A. Charles
NJ. Pratt.
Q.-Where do you live? A.-Brook-
Ign, n. Y.
Q.-What is your business? Al
am secretary of the Standard Oil com.
pany, in the oil business.
(Which Standard Oil company?
A.-Of New Jersey,
GLOW long have you been sec
rotary of that company? Alive or
six years all told.
Odd you hear Mr.. Rockefeller's
statement as TO the amount of stock
outstanding in that company? A. i
did.
Ole Appropriated it. Is it $780,.
100000? Al think it is not quite
that. 1t is about $9S,3O0,OO0. Some
thing like that. That is within a few
dollars of the amount
Odd you hear his statement as
to the approximate amount of divi-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
How Bows Salute

AT the Humboldt school a teach
was finding it rather difficult to fix
the mind of a rather tough boy b
meaning of the word salute.
Now, if strange boy should mos
into your neighborhood," she sal
what is the first thing you would
when you met him?'
Flight him!" exclaimed the boy, b
face lighting with sudden comprebg
slon.-KanSas City Times.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
STANDARD OILS OFFICIAL
DEFENSE.
BY
BY
John D. Rockefeller. President
and

John D. Rockefeller. President
and
J. D. ArchboId. Vice President
Since the enactment of the In.
terstate commerce law in 1887
the Standard Oil company has
most carefully observed its pro.
visions and In no case has will.
fully violated the law. It wei.
coined the passage Of the law
and the principle Of equity which
was embodied in It.
The old system of special rates
and rebates was obnoxious and
was never a source of profit to
the company. The net rate paid
for freight was always used as a
basis for the selling price in the
markets and the consumer uni
fornIy had the benefit of it.
Moreover, every shipper could Sc.
cure such special rates and it
was no uncommon experience
for the Standard Oil company to
discover that its competitors had
lower rates than it was shipping
under.
The assertion so often made by
careless and sensational writer's
and critics that rebates" were
the basis Of Standard Oil pros.
Perity is absolutely untrue. Its
prosperity has come through its
correct apprehension of the DOS.
s'oIe magnitude and Importance
OF the petroleum business;
through its having provided bet.
ter and more economical meth.
DDS for doing the business than
have Its competitors, and through
a better service to the public in
price and quality than others
have given.
1t has made the petroleum in
dustry great, has held 1t for this
country as against foreign COM
petltors, and we assert has been
a blessing and not bane to the
country.
Its downfall through any cause
would be a national disaster.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

Chicago.-Secrets for years locked
in the breast of the Standard Oil
company were laid bare to Judge
Kenesaw M. Lands in the federal
court in this city in the presence of
John D. Rockefeller.
Mr.. Rockefeller himself was evasiye
In the extreme. He was merely the
nominal or honorary" president of
the Standard Oil company, he said.
and his connection with the great
corporation was such that he knew
little of its actual affairs. He was
mot even sure as to dividenda
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
WEALTH OF THE RICHEST
MEN OF THE WORLD.

A recent conservative estimate
indicates that there are 1900
miIIionaires in the United States,
but there is only one millionaire
John D. RockefeIIer-in the
world. The following table, se'
cording to all available infornna'
ton, gives a fair estimate OF
some of the largest fortunes In
the world to-day:
J. D. Rockefeller. 81 900, 00,0O
RothschiIds, Eng. 800,00O,OV
Andrew Carnegie. 5O0,000,0W
Duke of Westm'st'r 35o,oO0,oN
William w. Aston. 25o,cOo,ooc
Fred Weyerhauser. 2oo,oooyooo
J. p. Morgan. ...... 150,0O0,OW
Gould family ..... 150,000,OO0
William A. Clark. 150,o00,OW 4
John Jacob Astor.. 100,00o,0W
Thomas F. Ryan,. 1oo,0Oo0o
{. n. Hartmann. 100,00O,W
James J. HiIl...... 100,00o,OW
VIM. X. Vanderbilt. 100,000VW !
VIM. Rockefeller. 100,00O,W <
Henry c. Frick. -. 100,000,OW !
- 80 nnn a
Henry n. Rogers. 1oo,oo0M J
Clarence II. Mackay 1o0,oooeW :
Mary w. Walker. 1oo,oOo0@ !
Bertha krupp Won (
BohIen .......... 1oo,ooo.oco !
Mrs. Russell Sage. 8o,Ooo0W :
o. o. Mills. 75,ooo,poo !
Henry M. FIagIer.. 6o,0oo0W J
Henry Phipps. .... 60,oooW Z
John D. ArchboId.. 60,oooM
ARD G. Vanderbilt. 5o,ooo,ooo J
James 8. Hagsin.. 4o,oOOpw
James stilIman.... 25yOe,om !
.a
S&SSx%HTvx
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

Joplin, Mo-, April 10.--A codicii II
the will Of the late Thomas Conner
state senator and millionaire mine op
orator Of this city was found Tuesday
BY It's provisions the village Of Tlffin
o., his boyhood home and the city oil
Joplin each viii receive 100000. AN
equal amount Is provided. for the
maintenance OF his wife who is an
inmate Of q sanitarium at st. Louis.
The remainder Of the estate is to be
distributed In equal shares among his
nephews and nIeces and Agnes o..
Heron Conner, an adopted daughter.
The fund to be given TO the two cities
named "a to Be used IN, charitable
works. Conservative estimates place
the share Of each beneficiary under
the terms Of the VIII at ts5o.0o0. These
beneflciarfes are: Thomas Nolan
Agnes, the adopted daughter, Joplin;
Jerry Conner, joplin; Katherine Con
NOR. Nance Conner and J. o. ccnnor,
Tiffin, o.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
loAbout That Song.

EDITOR REFLECTOR: In last weeks
issue Of the REEIEcroR appeared an
article on touching song entitled,
Underneath the Bread Fruit Tree. =
II is indeed . beautiful and touching
song. Il is all real and many Of the
readers know Of the call and going
forth to dark Africa Of G. Clifford and
Sara oresG The composer, Herbert
Bunfum. has composed many beauti-
full songs but this song, his latest, is
the most touching one. Herbert
Buffum was handsome and gifted
boy and was preparing for the stage
but was beautifully saved from the
stage to the pulpit. he was known
in the far west a, the "boy eyangel-
Isl" and has been 10 this work from q
mere youth. He married mission
worker and Rev and Mrs. Buffum
with their two little girls, Ruth and
Naomi, are giving their time and
talents in the soul saving work. He
is NOT 8 River Brother. however,
but EO-ks with all Christian people
where be is called 70 labor.
3 This latest song. "Underneath the
Bread-Fruit Tree" can Be bad IS Mrs.
Hubbard's book store. She. viii ex-
plain the song more folly and also
show you some other songs BY the
same composer. one entifled. my
sheep know Mg Voice. "snd one, The
stbgy Ih.t Wen Ny Heart Or rs
~. a. 40 B. ssesrs.i b me- r. nj
&*f 41.s.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Missionary officers Chosen.

The Solomon PrsSbytery mission
societies elected the following officers
at the meeting here this week: Pres
ident, Mrs. s. M. Hall. Abilene; vice
president, Mrs. A. T. Aller, Ellis
worth; secretary, Mrs. Emma Davis,
Abilene, treasurer, Mrs. j. N. Rankin,
Culver; secretaryof c. E. and Bands,
Mrsa Smith, Lincoln; secretary Of
literature, Mrs. P. G. Hull, Delphos;
secretary Of freedmen, Mrs, Geo. War
rem, Saline; recording secretary, Mrs.
J. G. Hilton, Beloit. n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
4 WARNING FROM. WILSON v!
The Secretary Of Agriculture Threat
ems to Do Some Advertising.
He Says Some Manufacturers are D.
esIvlna Public BY stating Govern
ment Guarantees Produets.

Washington, April I7.--~If this out
rageous misrepresentation does NOT
cease the department VIII publish q
list bearing the names Of manufactur'
sra INDUCING IN this campaign 81 de
ception.s
Secretary Wilson Of the department
81 agriculture made this remark in an
authorized statement Tuesday regard
ing The fact that there had come to
DE knowledge information that q num-
bsr Of manufacturers Of foods and
irugs we're freely advertising that the
United states government vas guar
lnteeing their products. The secre-
iaFy said that The Herial number and
guaranty number required By the pure
lood ana drug act % Be placed on
lood and drug products were beng
asea By these manufacturers for mis-
purpose The serial number." said
Secretary Wlison, ''in ts1tgnsd % M
he responsibility vhare q beionss-
apur ~ nanuiacsurell- o pro
"a if1ncrf tf wE1 AVE }
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

right under the laws to rely upon his.
guarantee. It is the guaranty Of the
manufacturer not Of the government"
The secretary declared every effort
would be made by the department 70
put stop to these statements. Il viii
do q little advertising myself" he
said, Sin behalf Of the people. am
growing tired Of seeing these untruth-
full statements on the advertising
pages Of the magazines. the walls Of
New York subway and the advertising
space OF the street cars Of the prin-
cipal cities. Manufacturers who will
deceive the public about the guaranty
viii lie about the quality Of thelr pro
Quota"
He added that the law would be cd
ministered fairly and that no honest
manufacturer need fear that the de-
partment win take SNAP Judgment
on him or harness him In any way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
REJENT REFLECTIONS.
Bee supplies at Hot'ge Bros.

|
There will be English service al
the New Basel church Sunday night,
April 21st.
New departure tongueless cultiva-
tors at Hodge Bros,
Large inside property for sale at a
bargain. 100 feet front, 6 room
house, barn buggy-shed, chicken
house and coal sheds. Sewer back Of
each lot. Inquire at Lucier's Tailor
Shop. 47-t&ctf
For sale cheap, top buggy, two
horse cultivators, spring wagon
tongue, farming tools, Call 5ls End
st. Mrs. r. Korns. 92-5t&c*
w. g. Wyandt is home from a
hundred mile drive through South
east Dickinson. Morris and Marion
counties. He says the farmers re-
port no green bugs but that wheat
needs rain badly.
Hodge Bros. will sell you bee sup
plies as cheap as you can buy from
eastern supply houses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
TAFT IN PORTO RICO.
He Is the Sixth Cabinet officer 10
Visit island Since American
Occupation.

San Juan, Porto Rico. April 15.--
Secretary Of War Taft and his party
arrived at noon Sunday on the gov
eminent yacht Mayflower. Governor
Beekman winthrop and Secretary Of
Porto Rico Regis Post went aboard to
greet the secretary. The yacht was
taken to the naval station landing,
where It was met by the naval officers
here.
Secretary Taft as escorted by bat
TALON Of marines to the city entrance,
where Lieut., Colonel Bailey OF the
Porto Rican regiment and staff await
ed him. Under escort Of the regiment
the secretary, who was in q carriage
with Governor winthrop, was driven
to the palace, where from the balcony
he reviewed the troops, After the
review an informal reception was held
and prominent citizens called on the
secretary. Mr.. TAFT is the sixth cabi-
net officer to visit the island since It
wss occupied by the Americans, Mes
srs. Alger. Payne. Moody, Root and
Metcalf preceding him.
The announcement that the May.
flower had been sighted was the sig.
nal for the gathering Of thousands
and soon the streets surrounding the
naval station were filled with eager
spectators m
Secretary Taffs reception by the
Porto Ricans vas cordial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
MRS GLEIESNkR WINS SUIT.
sWes
Court Finds Estate Was Properly
Divided.

The Topeka Capital says; .'ln the
Federal court yesterday the case q
Edward y. Hamaker against Mrs. Ella
Gleissner was taken from the jury on
motion and decided In favor Of the de-
iendant. The amount involved in the
suit IL said to be about 10000. E.
Q. Little. J. s. West and @. >. Rugh
were the attorneys for the plaintiff.
Il. q. Lambert. @. s. Crawford and
G. W. Hurd were attorneys for the
defendant
This case was based on the division
Of the fathers estate. Another .sims
liar case based on the division Of the
mothers estate is pending In district
court here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Cane seed for sale at Miniok .
Taylor's.
Mrs. Frank Lott returned to Kansas
City.
J.F. Elston is in the city visiting
his parents,
Edward Oswald of Wood River
Neb.. is visiting his sisters.
Austin George is home from Colo
RADIO trip for the Security Mills
Senator Brewer left for Clay Center
and Concordia on a few days business
trip.
Miss Anna Bolster from Spokane
\ Washington, is here visiting iFlenaS
and relatives.
Arthur Hurd returned from a trip
70 Denver, Colorado Springs ana
Cripple Creek on legal business
a w. Hurd, G. S. Crawford, Q. f.
Rugh and E. G. Little returned IRON
Topeka where they we're on legal
business in federal court.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hamaker are
here on business connected with tne
tc
suit over the Hamaker estate Ed IS
manager Off large store at NamPa,
Idaho. They are guests OF Mr. ana
Mrs. E. G. Little.
q. M. Humphrey left today for his
home in New York after spending the
winter with his son, H. L. Humphrey.
Charles H. Swick accompanied him.
He will Renter Cornell next fall and
complete a course in engineering.
@. A. Rogers and G. l.. Brown who
have returned from the Indian Terri
tory say RObb Brady and Guy Lee are
making great success with tne ~
paper In Tulsa, They have just built
a new Office and have put in . big
press.
Rev. DIR. r. s. Blayney Of Abilene
who has been attending the meeting
Of the Presbytery Of Solomon ~
Cawker City. spent the Sabbath 10
Coucordia and delivered two splendid
sermons at the Presbyterian church
In addition to being one Of the most
pleasant and comprehensive gentle'
men Of our acquaintance, DR.. Blay-
new is gifted man Of fine educati0n
and splendid oratorical powers. He
Il 70 make. the Memorial Sunday al
dress here on May 26 and there is
rare treat in store for al who will
hear him.-[Conccrdia Blade. Il
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

The following party accompanied
c. A. Scherer and J. H. Bricker on q
trip to the Texas Panhandle; j. W.
Ed ards, G. Martz, E. J. Browning,
F. R. Sherwin, Frank Huff, Clayton
Weller, G. W. McNeal, E. Flanagan,
W. R. Thomas, Ed Peterson, Ed
Meyers, E. E. Hoffman, VIM. Sheets,
VIM. Dulton, James Larson, Hite
Bros.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Good Ball Game Friday.

The Abilene High school will play
the junction City High school at Old
Fair grounds. Friday, April 10. The
junction City team is considered the
strongest high school team in Central
Kansas, and one Of the greatest battles
Of the season is expected. Game called
at o'clock sharp. Admission 25c.
Come out and root.
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FRUIT IS CONE UP.
Leading Nurseryman Says Crop IL
Ruined. Win

tNft l ASWhAtGue
VIM. Cutter. the junction City
nurseryman who has branch yard
here each spring, one Of the most ex-
tensive fruit growers in this part Of
the state. says That all blossoms on
fruit trees were killed BY the freeze
last week. He said there may be
some late bloom on strawberry plants
and apple trees but he does not think
that this will amount to much. He
says there will be practically no
peaches, apples, pears, cherries, etc.
He said that grapes stand a better
show than other kinds Of fruit.
N. c. Dyer says the apples are
probably all gone, though the pros
pect was fine week ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

N Good store service Is the prime requi- \
site for athriving business. For bust
Yness that excels year In and year out, we
|count this Of utmost Importance. and
Ayour especial attention. Is called to the
x splendid store service this store is now
givingits patrons A service better in
every particular than it has ever been. Al
Aservice we have been perfecting for
4 months past #
X Keep this fact in mind when you come
Y down toWn.to trade. and let the thought
q occur to you thatyou' II find better. more
D painstaking, more accommodating and
Amore efficient salespe ople here than else
Y Where. #