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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02
Minnesota Elevator Burned.

Duluth, Mimi, June 27.-Elevator
ID" Of the Consolidated Elevator com
pany was destroyed by fire Friday, en-
failing loss on the building and con-
tents Of 100000. An adjoining dock
and ware house belonging to the
Northern Pacific railroad suffered to
the extent Of $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02
cuba Honor, cl.valand.

Havana, June 27.-Flags were half
masted at all the military stations Fri
day and there were salutes Of 1s guns
at sunrise and half hourly guns until
sunset as a mark Of respect to ex.
President Cleveland. The entire gar.
Tlson at Camp Columbia paraded Ri.
day evening and a salute Of Al guns
was fred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02
The Best Pills Ever Sold.

"After dOctoring 10 years for
chrome indigestion, and spending
over two hundred dollars, nothing has
done me as much good as DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. ! consider them the
best bills ever sold." writes B. F.
Ayscue, Of Ingleside, N. c. Sold
under guarantee at ]. NJ. Gleissner's
drug store. Zoe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02

Bombay, June 27.-Fifteen persons
were killed and 81 we're injured in a
collision between an express and a
freight train on the Bombay & Ba-
Foda railway Friday near Baroda.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02

Colorado Springs, Col, June IL
-Esbert smit. aged A years, one Of
he best known mining engineers b
Amsries. tied At he home hsru Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02

Don't let the baby suffer with &C.
semn, sores or any itching oithe skin.
Deans Ointment gives instant relief,
cures quickly. Perfectly safe for
children. All druggists sell il.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02

Oyster Bay, N. 7. June 27.-Presi,
dent Roosevelt returned here At s;O2
o'clock Friday night from Princeton.
N j. where he attended the funeral
Of ex-President Cleveland
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut, bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil instantly relieves the
pain-quickly cures the wound,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02

DeWitrs Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills, are sold BY
G. n. TrOuP,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02
Round trip tickets on sale daily all
summer. Return limit Oct. S1st;

For cheap round trip tourist rates
70 ether points, call On or address
Ea SAILS Ag.st ALAsE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02
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hector June 3, 1901
Notice Of Appointment
STATE OF E EllE:. +

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Kanaaa-
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-07-02
a. Honor OF EDWARDS Birthday.

London, June 26.-The list of honors
accorded on the occasion of the Of
fetal celebration of King Edwards
birthday was issued Thursday. Four
new peers have been created and
there are ten new privy councillors, II
harnnats and 25 knighta
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05
DIDN'T NEED The PRESTIGE.

DIDN'T NEED HE PRESTIGE.
II had fOrIy-SecOnd cousin who was
President Of the United States
Did he know about it2''
Il fear not"
why didn't you tell hirI2''
Il thought he had honor enough a. q
was. Exchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05
Mueller Decidedly Eligible.

Carl Mueller. prominent young bust
ness man, with plenty Of money. is
another "also mentioned" Several
persons mentioned Mr. Mueller when
the marriage expert asked for the
names OF eligibles with handsome
faces and pocketbooks.
From the professions we garner IN
one fell swOop three weu-known and
popular eligibles in the personages o.
Dr. J. Sterling RUnin, DR.. Middleton
F. Cuthbert, aud Attorney ). Holes
worth Gordon Just how these three
gallants, men about town and shining
lights in their respective professions.
have maintained lonely firesides
through the succeeding leap years viii
have to be explained by a very negli-
gent Cupid.
There's Jasper Wilson, son Of Sec
rotary Wilson. What's the matter
with him as an eligible and how long
do the young women Of this city pro-
pose to permit him to remain so? ny
Wilson has never impressed anyone as
being dinident. Perhaps this Question
OF marital bliss mas never been pre-
sented to him IN the proper ligh:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05
WaShingtOn'S Leap-Year Timber

gested that Mr. HELEN be brought
forth from the secIusion Of NIetropoll-
tan Club rooms into the IimeHght,
where his graceful form, perfect taste
in dress and general appearance viii
show of 10 best advantage 20 Ian
gushing maids. Therefore. the name
OF Mr.. HELEN IS respectfully sub
mitted.
Another invincIb.e trio 20 che fore IN
Chaplin Brown. leading spirit in the
Chamber Of Commerce; Conrad Becker.
successful merchant and John r.
Shield. devOtec + law and athletics.
There is not a ounce" among the
three. Their references are gilt-edged
and the stock Of each as A matrimonial
investment is above par. Fastidious
Indeed must be the lonely maid or
merry widow who cannot find among
the three a bond Of compatibility.
Sir Horace Hood. OF the British en-
bassy. is a favOrire in the Diplomatic
set. With the honors OF his position
Mr.. Hood offers an ideal temperament,
Just the kind OF face and physique that
puts the heart of the dear little things
futtering. and also. IL is said, a dis
position To meet the dear ilttle things
half way, Leap Year or any other old
year Now whose fault Is III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05
CARTAGENA'S WALLS STILL STANDING

BY a curious anachronism. probably
the most perfectly preserved Of the
walled cities - the sixteenth century
~ to be found on the American cont
nent. The walled city OF Cartagena, IN
Columbia. but q few days sail from
New York. completely realizes ones
menta! picture OF an old fortified town
In more than three centuries its walls
have not been broken. It's ancient arch
ed portals are still its only entrance.
even the railroad OF today stops without
the gates. Within the walls the narrow
sixteenth century streets sill preserve
the form and atmosphere OF the later
middle ages.
In the days OF Spain's supremacy In
South America, Cartagena. because OF
its landlocked harbor. was made the
point OF departure for its famous treas
ure ships. Founded IN 1853, the city
grew rapidly II population and wealth
So important DID she become to Spain
that the present wall was built at a
cost of $50, 000, 900, an astonishing sum IN
those days. Probably no other point in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

~ Y restoring" the famous old
- round tower at St Paul. the
Federal Government has all
but ruined one OF the most his
toric ruins IN the entire Northwest.
The tower is part OF the original for
tiflcations Of old Fort Smoking, the
earliest Northwestern military post,
and one OF the six great posts OF the
country at the present time The
tower commands the junction Of the
Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. and
was, when IL was garrisoned, an I'm
pregnable position. II fell into decay.
and the Government. Instead OF pre-
serving r. for its historic significance.
restored it by remodelins II into an
office. destroying much of its pictur-
esqueness. and undermining It In a
way which has caused keen regret to
the living pioneers Of St. Paul, many
Of whom recall days when the round
tower and old fort was all that stood
between the beginnings OF white civ
ilization and hostile Indian bands. It
was under the guns OF the old fort
that fifty years ago the first trader.
began building the city OF St Paul.
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tor OF trusts as the Commissioners OF
Corporations. and general social lion.
offers a handsome face. whole-souIed
personality and a sufficient share OF
this worlds goods 10 wOuld-be brides
Mr.. Smith. just emerging from the
thirties. 50 add right age 20 his other
qualifications.
Don't let us o. erlook that old vet
eran. Col NJ Emmet Ureu. proud
possessor OF the most famous and mill
tant pair OF side whiskers that ever
was flung to the breezes on PennsyI-
vaniI avenue. Colonel UrelI IS a vet
eran OF several wars. and wears med
ais for bravery in everything except
marriage. Once he was left on the
field Of battle for dead during the civil
war, but he Is still with US as an
eligible. The colonel was born in Ire
land. but has done better since com
ing to America. However. as he is
past sixty there are fears that the
browning event & his career may not
take place and special attention is d.
rected TO his case.
Back TO Congress for a moment to
analyze the case Of Senator Brandegee
OF Connecticut. The Senator has Just
legiOns OF clubs tackled on to his
biography. which marked him as A
bachelor even before investigation
And the Senator has no particular
aversion 70 the other sex either. Il is
said He belongs 20 the younger Sena-
torial set
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05
GETTING SPORT
FROM KANGAROO
IN AUSTRALIA

Australia is a land Of bizarre hunt
fnE spectacIes as well as strange eco
uomic experiments There are animals
found nowhere else for the activity OF
the sportsman The kangaroo luns or
leaps numerously at large on the bush
covered plains. instead of being rarity
OF the circus. Although an ungalnly
creature IL is blessed with hind leg
muscles like those Of a Missouri mule
and a thick tail Of exceeding power
Legs and tail compose an almost i'm
movable tripod which might be useful in
surveying Australian land If the kan
CARGO would consent to sit UP for the
SURVEYORS When in action the LEGS re-
sembIe piston rods inclined at an angle
of forty-five degrees to the horizon;
they shut and open rapidly. propelling
their owner over the Landscape as II
ne were a prehistoric bird. The o.
server often imagines that the bird IS
a descendant OF some ambitious kanga-
roo that sprOuted feathers, and specu-
lates on the consequences If birds had
retained the vast tails OF kangaroos.
Above the waist the marsupial tribe
strangely tapers Off TO the snort limbs
and fnnocuous countenance Of a rabbit
There is not room enough in his skull
for the gray matter that would make
him an honored member Of society.
The ennui Of sheep farming IS re-
Heved sometimes by racetr2 ok meets
between fast horses and kangarolos, the
latter usually winning by leaping over
the fence and on top OF the grandstand
spectators. Also. Il is said. there are
encounters between prize fighters and
marsupials. with the odds on the form
=, except when the latter foul It by a
kick delivered fronJwise IN the style Of
the popular French amusement. Ia sa-
vate.
Impartial observers agree that q kan
CARGO with light boxing gloves Is no
er on his legs than the best human
champion OF the prize ring. Referees, II
is charged, have a prejudice against him
VII ch IS reflected in their decisions. just
because he is a kangaroo and supposedly
Of inferior intellect to his opponent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

manner: We accept the challenge. If
it is true that the United States is
the richest country in the world then
it is not less true that the beauty and
charm OF the Spanish women has been
and always VIII be the patrimony Of
Spain.
The candidates must be maids and
Spanish. older than fourteen and
younger than thirty - professional
beauties barred was one OF the stip-
ulations OF Blanco y Negro. "A jury
formed OF known artists, scuIptors,
critics OF art. photographers, and edi-
tors will examine the photographs
submitted and will choose four for
the final contest. and these four photo
graphs will be published 50 that the
public may select from among them
the most beautiful 20 uphold the hon
or Of Spain in the great world beauty
quest"
As soon as the four photographs
were selected by the jury from among
the pictures OF thousands of beautiful
girls sent in from all parts Of Spain
1t was seen at once that the picture
bearing the motto "Iogrono" was
destined 10 be accepted as the most
beautiful. She was only a young girl
and represented the highest type OF
that Spani5h charm which has en-
tranced the poets and painters and
travellers Of the world since the dawn
Of civilization.
Out OF a total Of 26s27 votes received.
'Logrono' had more than a two
thirds majority over all the others
1865 votes being cast IN her favor.
She was the sensation Of Spain wbua
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

America mas witnessed such desperate
fighting so persistently continued Car
tagena was seized by the French In 1854
and again BY Sir Francis Drake in lSSS-
It was repeatedly attacked BY pirates
and for years was IN a state OF almost
continuous siege. In 1897 It was captured
by the French after a bitter strusgfv-
Coming to recent times, Csrtageaa was
taken by Bolivar IN 1915 and again by
the Republic fl 1S31- Four years ago,
during a civil war. L was again be-
sieged- when for the first time its an
Client walls were attacked by modern
cannon directed from a man-of-war- The
old architects OF the sixteenth century
has b11flded, however, better than they
knew. the attack failed 70 shake the
walls. and the quaint Old city stiu
stands sturbed--PItnam's Monthly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

The most beautiful woman in Spain
Is Dona Petra Herce, who lives at III
Mercado street, Logrono. In the ex-
traordinary beauty quest inaugurated
BY Blanco y Negro, Dona Petra Herce
merely was known as "Logrono." II
being a condition OF the quest that the
photographs merely should bear a
motto, while the name Of the origi-
nal should be kept in a sealed envel-
Ope Until the final decision was made
When Blanco Y Negro learned Of the
great international beauty quest. as a
great modern newspaper eager for the
honor OF It's own country. IL accepted
the Chicago Sunday Tribune's sweep
ing worlds challenge on behalf OF
Miss Marguerite Frey. Of Denver. the
acknowledged most beautiful woman
In the United States. This is the quaint
manner in which the Spanish paper
speaks Of the beauty quest to its own
readers, after detailing the Tribune's
challenge:
To this arrogant message. BlanCO
y Negro answered IN the following
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

WINGED that she IS the most beautiful
woman IN the world
Can It be possible that this sixteen
year-old Spanish sen0Iita VIII be
crowned the worlds queen OF beauty?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

on account O. his ponderous legs. are
specially made for him by his mother.
TO whom he IS greatly devoted. and
who watches over his personal vel
fare as though he were still a boy.
He IS full of anecdotes. and can tell
some good stories against himself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

and peasants. traders and professional
men, are bowling down before the
young queen OF beauty They agree
that she is the most beautiful woman
in Spain. and they are firmly con
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

The cher countries n t,as gres= Quss
VIII have something % say 20 that.
and each nation, OF course. 5ensves
that its own most beautiful woman
VIII win the great distinction
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

site sex something after his own build.
I have a nics home" said Jimmie,
and when I say that I would con-
slider a leap year offer from any smil-
ing damsel. recommending herself by
something like 500 pounds avoirdupols,
am not telling you fairy story.
do not want to marry a mascot.
want woman In my own Style
The greatest personal disadvantage
which Jimmie suffers IS IN getting into
his clothes. He cannot put on his
socks or shoes, or, indeed, any OF his
other garments without assistance.
he takes a twenty-five and q half
collar, seven yards and half OF cloth,
more than twice that required by an
ordinary man, are necessary to make
him a suit Of clothes. and his socks,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

\ AATES LATOURELLE. endearing-
" referred to as Little Jimmie"
4 is the heaviest man IN the theat-
rical and musical world. He IS
five feet eleven inches high. FIVE feet
eleven inches round the waist, and
on his birthday, which was recently
celebrated IN St. Paul, MINI. where
he lives, turned the scales at 5O7
pounds. For the last ten years he has
been making flesh at the rate OF nearly
twenty-five pounds a year. and this
does not cause him anxiety. He Is con-
WINGED that In the course OF the next
few years he win increase his weight
records.
IIe is a brainy, good-natured man.
and the only thing he regrets is that
e cannot find a partner in the oppO-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05
HELEN a Candidate.

The friends OF George HELEN. well
known ciubman and a member OF an
other old Washington family, have
announced his candidacy. It is sug-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-05

BE great beauty
quest in Spain is
over. and Blan-
co y Negro. the
leading illustrat-
ed newspaper,
has revealed the
Identity OF the
young woman
about whom all
the subjects Of
King Alfonso
have been guess
ing for weeks.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
- -
 WEST FORK.

Feb. 17.-Entertainment at the hotel Saturday night.
 Mamie Bloyd of Pitkin spent Saturday and Sunday with rela- tives and friends at this place.
 Mamie Skelton and Stella Mathews returned from Hazel Valley last Thursday where they went to visit friends.
 Donora kimbrough. who is teaching school at Brentwood, was q guest of Gertie Cannon last Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Bertie Flood returned to her home at Tulsa, Okla, last Sunday after two weeks stay with relatives.
 Mrs. D. W. Glover IS quite III. Her sister from Fayetteville k staying with her for d few days
 E. Maloni and Alice Ramey were married last Wednesday, at the brides parents, Rev. Spears officiating.
 N. Stanberry made d business trip to Fayetteville Monday.
 Mrs. Mary Gabbert went to Kansas City last Tuesday to visit her DareutS.
 Gertie Cannon went to Fayette- vile Saturday and returned the same day.
 The remains of Mrs. Nettie Davis of Sapulpa, Okla, were brought to this place for burial
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

last Saturday. She was born and reared at this place and k q sister of Jno. Latham. B. Hope and A. Carter.
 The proceeds of tile pound social was S40s. which will be applied to the preachers salary. Geo. Latham and wife of Woolverton, Okla, came in last Friday night to attend tile burial of the former S sister.
 There are several cases of pneumonia but they are reported conyalescent.
 Eva karnes is teaching a class on instrumental music.
 I. (. FUN.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
1neigbborbood news
JOHNSON.

CD. o.--1dl OrQm came Ill last Friday and will visit with his parents for d short time. Hal has been employed down near Little Rock for some time, but does not think that he will go back south.
 Tom Boatright left Sunday for Whltener and vicinity where he will visit awhile with relatives. MT. Boatright Is visiting here from East Tennessee.
 Several local lodges of the Farmers Union held a district meeting at Stony Point last Saturday.
 B. F. Johnson and wife spent several days of last week at West Fork attending the bedside of Mir. Johnson's aged sister, Mrs. Lou Hope, who has been serious ly Ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Hope is convalescing slowly.
 Mrs. Ed Bookout died at Stil- we'll, Okla, Saturday morning. Mrs. Bookout had been in Ill health for long time and had gone to Stllwell for treatment by specialist but medical skill could not avert the rafage of disease. She was brought back to Johnson on the evening train Sunday and was buried in tile Shady Grove Cemetery that evening. Mr. Bookout desires To express his gratitude Tor the kindly aid and sympathy lie has received from his friends and nelghbors Ill his sad bereavment. Five little children are left motheriess for their fathers care.
 Jacob Oueener Johnson was born Ill Coffee County, East Tenn, in July, 1928, and died at his home in Johnson, Ark, Sun day evening, Feb. 16, 1908. Mr. Johnson came to Washing ton county III 1851 and has been d citizen of this county since that time He was married to Miss k. ]. Boatright in 1852. Thir- teen children blessed this union, nile of. them now living. Mr. Johnson has been identified with various business interests III North West Arkansas, but some years ago lie retired from active business circles and has been liv- ing on farm near Johnson. Ills children are all grown ID aid married and scattered away to various parts of tile country. B. F. IT,, Mrs. Mary Liehlyter and Mrs Edna Vernon being the only ones now residing at Johnson. The funeral exercises are to be held this evening and burial IS to be in Shady Grove Cemetery either this evening or tomorrow morning. The uneer- tdinty Is owing To the arrival ot the youngest daughter. Mrs. Dora Mcclure, who resides in San Jacinto, Nev. She started eastward Saturday night and IS expected to arrive here today noon. The passing of Uncle Jacob will cause many bangs of regret amoug his large circle of friends and reminds us that the rear guard of our old pioneers IS being thinned out rapidly by the missiles of Fate. Peace to his memory.
 Mrs. Lizzie Corlew, of Beuton- vile, Mrs. Tennie Vernon. of Springtown, and Mrs. Kate Ramey, of Carter, are here to attend the funera and burial of their father, J .. Johnson.
 MULKEEPMo.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
Blind
TO THE PUBLIC.

l have disposed of the plant and good will of the Springdale Milling Co. to J. $. Ewalt, and bespeak for him liberal patron age from tile friends and custom CTS of the former owner.
 Having retired from the busi- ness, desire to at once wind up my affairs, and ask those owing me to call at tile mill and settle. The books will be in the hands of T. J. Davis, who will be pleased to settle with you.
 Respectfully,
 D petrnSS
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

Good wheat makes good flour. flour makes good, healthy bread, and have just received a car load of White LdIY Flour, manu- tactured by the Patterson Mill- ing Company, of Monett, Mo-. here the wheat crop was extra fine this season. warrant every sack of White Lily Flour to give satisfaction or your money back, Come and get sack and try 1t and you will be convinced.
 Yours truly,
 I (. JOHNSON.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21
]. C. JOHNSON.

We are How ready for busi- ness, and would like all persons wanting lights to contract for same as soon as possible.
 SpRINGDALE LIGHT X POWER Go.
 NJ. C. X G. (. Martin, Props.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

I he Farmers Union store on Mill Street will make special prices on coal oil in barrel lots to those who desire to use It for spraying purposes.
The Springdale news., 1908-02-21

If Aristos flour does not make better bread than the kind you have been using your money will be refunded. Sold by J. T. MaSoner.