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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
The "Second John Brown?"

Representative W. Y. Morgan, edi-
tor Of the Hutchinson News, one Of
the leaders OF the house at the last
legislatures session does not take
very kindly to the Second John
Brown" piece Of the Emporia Gazette.
He says 1t was printed as sarcastic
endorsement but the Capital failed to
see the joke and took it seriously.
He adds:
"Of course neither Bill White nor
Arthur Capper had any personal &C.
quaintance with John Brown. But
they are acquainted with Kansas his
tory, ancient and modern, and the
humor Of the comparison is evident.
Imagine II you please John Brown
coming out with a howl about rail
roads and then taking the railroads
money to carry out his own ends.
Mr.. Stubs did this.
Imagine John Brown talking about
primaries and square deal, and yet
organizing the only state convention
he controlled, the one Of four years
ago, with committee Of fourteen de-
Gliding in advance every nomination
and motion. Mr.. Stubs did this.
"Imagine John Brown packing the
credentials committee and throwing
out Of convention the legally elected
delegates from WyandOtte, Jackson,
Atchiscn and Miami counties. Mr..
Stubbs did that.
"Imagine John Brown Offering to
Join with the railroads and beat all
railroad Legislation il they would help
pass his primary bill which allowed
Democrats to vote in Republican Pri-
maries. Mr.. Stubs did that.
Imagine John Brown sulking be-
cause Governor Hoch did not let him
run his administration and in the
second campaign when there was
danger Of defeat, refusing to speak for J
the ticket or help 1t in Its time Of
need. Mr.. Stubs did that.
"All OF these things and column
more Of the same kind could not be
against John Brown, but
they are true Of Mr., Stubs, and Win
White knows OF their truth. Mr..
Cspper also knows these things are
true and should have seen the humor
Ia Bills description Of Mr.. Stubs as
4 Second John Brown.
1--WE can well imagine the twinkle
In Bill Whites eye as he wrote the
John Brown piece and the hearty
laugh when he saw that the esteemed
and serious Capital had swallowed it
30 easily"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
A Merchant HOnOrsd.

The Review notes with pleasure the
election Of Mr.. J. B. Case, Of Abilene,
Kas., as president OF the Trans.Miss-
issippi Congress. This is o high
honor, as the ns-MlssissipPi Con-
gress covers all the states from Che
Mississippi river to the Pacihc ocean
and In that vast rich territory are
many men Of prominence and eminent
qualifications for such a place. But
Mr.. Case we'll deserves the honor for,
as the Abilene REFLECTOR says. she
Is one Of the men who helped build
the Trans-Misslssippi country. he
came to Abilene in the cattle days
and proved his ability through All the
years that have passed since that tur-
bulent period In Kansas history. He
has acquired q position Of promlnence
not alone in social and political life.
but has stood for the most practical
and successful business enterprises Of
the middle west. He has been asso-
ciated with many undertakings that
have extended over a wide territory
and there are few men in Kansas who
have 50 wide an aequAintanoe.n
Mr.. Case is one Of the vide awake.
entsrprising merchants Of Abilene
whom the Review is proud to hare
numbered among Its subscribers from
IS earliest issue. Az president Of
he Trans-MississiPpi Congress Mr..
casEmay be counted on 70 do creep
iionsIy effective Work. -[Gsneral
Merchants Review. Chiu,xo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
. A Sensible fastener.

Some fasteners have sense-in-
deed quite few Of them-but some
have more sense about the west than
others. An exceptionally sensible
New England lawyer and capitalist Is
Geo. L. Rice Of Vermont who proves
It by this letter to Inland Southworth
acknowledging receipt Of one Of the
Dewey books. His comment on the
money conditions is very near the
truth:
Il was much pleased to receive the
book, copy Of which you presented
to me. It seems to be written with
wide knowledge and great deal Of
enthusiasm. 1t speaks well for any
place that It was the home Of such a
man as Mr.. Dewey.
ut is my opinion that as time goes
on the West will be the dominating
force In the United States and even
today 1t is more truly American than
the East. We are changing but not
for the better. The last financial
crisis has shown how sharp Is the
distinction between speculation and
real production. 1t will be long
day before the big New York banks
enjoy the confidence that they could
formerly count on as their best asset.
Vermont stood the shock better than
in 1898. Our people who have lost
money on stocks say nothing and
mostly are men who can stand IL.
The general run Of humanity here has
let Wall street alone. Unless some
thing unexpected happens we shall go
through the winter all right. Bat
money is greatly in demand aud at
good rates."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Before California became state
the minors were supreme. The coun-
try was divided into districts and each
district had its own laws, enacted by
a miners meeting; all disputes were
settled by miners meeting. There
were lively times. These meetings
were generally held in stores where
intoxicating liquors were sold. Each
mining district had its own laws con-
corning each mining claim.
In the. latter part of May, 1854, I
started back to Illinois, which | call
ed home at that time, went on an
ocean steamer to Panama. From
Panama / walked half way across
the Isthmus, and as the railroad had
been built from Aspinwall to Cora
CANA, We rode on that to the Gulf and
there took steamer to New Orleans.
The most Of the miners took our gold
dust tot he United States mint to get
it coined and to give the U. S. offic-
ials chance to rob us, which they
snugly did according to our piles, as
we could not help ourselves. We had
to stay one week to get our money.
They coined our money free Of charge,
but we paid dear for it. We went to
st. Louis on steamboat, taking about
seven days. From there I went on
the Alton & Chicago railroad which
had been built while 1 was in Cali
fornia, to Lincoln, Logan county, IL
lnosi, in one day and half, and from
there went to Mount Pulaski, my old
home. / did not bring home much
money, but a god deal of experience,
and one important lesson had learn
ed-to appreciate a good home.
l started to work at my old trade
July 9th and soon made arrange
ments to build a home of my own,
and in November of the same year
1 was married to Margaretta Mayer,
with whom 1 lived a happy life until
she died, at the age Of s., june IA,
1894. We had eleven children, five
Of them died quite young in Illinois.
In the fall Of 1873, we sold our prop
erty in nlinos and moved to Trego
county, Kansas, where we lived Eve
years In 1888, We left TregO county
and came TO Dickinson county, Kan
sas, where my eldest son and eldest
daughter died. / had eight deaths
in my family, seven children and my |
beloved wife. This was the hardest
stroke I had during my lie. We
moved to Abilene in TIE spring Of
1883 = LITTLE more than eleven years
before ny wife DIED.
NJ. Wsslnl died Dsoenber p, 1907,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
THURSDAY, JAN. .. 1908.
Bailey.

W. J. Bailey Of Atchison Is candi'
date for the Republican nominaticil
for governor. Grant Hornaday has
quit; Tom McNeal won't run; Leland'a
candidacy is not considered seriously.
In the opinion Of those familiar with
the situation the fight now lies be-
tween Bailey and Stubbs. In that
contest Stubs has no show.
Thousands Of Republicans would
like to see Bailey serve another term
as governor. His sturdy independ-
ence and his splendid campaigning
qualities have held for him the
friends he had before and he 10
stronger today than ever He has
never played to the galleries; he has
been his own master--and even men
who disagreed with him in some mat
tors Of policy admire and respect Him
for it.
II Bailey is nominated he will be
elected BY a big majority.
Just watch the Bailey boom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

leaving four children: Mrs. Anna
Stark, Mrs. Emma Walters, and Mrs.
Lizzie Schad, all Of Abilene, and j..
G. Weckel Of Solomon, Kansas, to
survive him. He was buried with
Masonic honors December 26, 1907,
Rev. DR.. Blayney officiating. His
passing left many hearts sadder, but
his sturdy manliness was a record
which bettered the world for his liv-
ing in it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

The announced candidacy Of ". r
Stubbs Tor governor indIcatatss tha'
be has lost out for senator. Tws
months ago he declared that he would
not run for governor but would b
the next senator. Then the Long
forces went into the square deal camT
and took out Of 1t Mr.. BristOw and
others until there was no more chance
for StubbS.
Now he Is going after the governor
ship. stubbs has . good deal o.
ability. he Is an energetic campaignel
and Is trying to organize his forces.
His manager sent out petitions asking
Stubs to run for governor several
days ago and they are coming in now.
But most Of them are from counties
where the votes are not numerous.
No monster petitions are reported
from Sedgwick, Leavenworth, Atchi-
son, Cherokee and Montgomery coun
ties. The big cities Of the state 60
far in nominating the governor and
Stubs must have them. Bailey is
Just now the leader and the indica-
tions are that he will be the next
nominee for governor. There are
forces back OF him that mean q tre-
mendous force for the nomination.
Stubs proposes to make his fight
on the direct primary issue but 1T is
unfortunate that his record In the
legislature was In favor Of a primary
that would not distinguish between
parties and that he surrendered to
the Democrats In framing his bill.
That will weaken him.
II will be an interesting scrap and
add to the hilarity Of events during
the next eight weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09

Washington, Jan. 7.-No asset cur
rency to be issued by the banks and
no form Of currency differing in any
material respect from that now in cir.
cuiation viii be provided for IN the
financial blu which Senator Aldrich
expects TO report to the senate 1t an
early date
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Kentucky Miners Go Out.

jacksonville, KY, Jan. 2.--Presi
dent Smith Of the Nine Workers
union, stated Wednesday night that
in response to the strike call sent out
Tuesday, 1000 men in Hopkins, Web
ster. Union and Christian counties
went out and this number would be-
increased Thursday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
ah. LIv.d iia Y.,r.

Hillsboro. Ore. Jan. 2.-Mrs MAJ
Ramsey Wood. rs years old, ana y
Oldest vhite woman n Oregon, dloi
wednesday morning It the hone q
her dsushter IN this city. Mfa. Wed
vas q nativs Of Tslnessss an1 Ialaf
lived q Missouri. eoming frun thoro
% orOgul-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
Gov. Maooon Received In Havana.

Havana, Jan. New Years day
was observed in Havana BY general
suspension OF business. Gov. Magoon
received at the palace Representatives
Of all the governmental departments,
the officers Of the Cuban and Ameri-
can forces and the foreign ministers
and consuls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-09
A Stirring Sale.

It is unbreakable policy never to hold over one sea-
sons goods to another Furthermore we must have room
for spring stock which undoubtedly will Be the largest and
most varied ever assembled in central Kansas.
So off goes the price On the entire stock,
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Winter is not very far off. Johny Love left this week for his winter quarters on the Verde.
 Miss Iella Jones was home from Holbrook to spend Sunday.
 Uncle Jimmy Jones is attending the fair this week.
 Among those who left during the week for the fair at Phoenix were Miss Vera Greenlaw. Mrs. Chas. Veit, Mrs. Lee Vishno, Kate O'Fer. rel, Mrs, Eva Marshall, Amanda Ramos. William Sisson, Mrs. l. M. Isbell and daughter, L. Narson, H. Dittamr.
 MT. w. H. Taylor is exceedingly pleased with the stork for leaving q little girl at his home Monday
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13
Yavapai Club Burns.

The Yavapai club building. the pride of Prescott. was burned We'd nesday. The fire started in the second story and the building was destroyed before the flames could he cxtinguished. The lower half of the building was stucco. but was so badly damaged that it is a total loss. The building cost S43.- 900 and was insured for $20. .000. President Murphy is undecided as to whether or not it will be re. hnilt
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13
AROUND THE COURT HOUSE
Weekly Report of Instruments Filed in
 the Recorders Office.

The following is the report of in- struments filed in the County Re- corder's office since November lst, 1908, to November l2th, 1908.
 Bill of sale. H. L. Fredrick to Benjamin F. Casner.
 Release Deed, Title Guarantee & Trust Co.,, to Jos. Johnson.
 Warranty Deed. K. J. Arey ct al to Grand Canyon Electric Light & Power Co.
 Water Location, Round Tank. Canyon Diablo, Pat 0 Toole. Warranty Deed. Mary E. Vail to William H. Campbell.
 Release of Chattel Mortgage. Ben Taylor to H. L. Frederick.
 Affadvaits of labor, J. w. Fran cis, Affiiant. on the following claims. situate in the White Mesa District, Aanaconda. Eli. Ida M. Smyth. Little Dick Natnie E. San Juan, Victor. Valley. Verde and White Mesa Queen.
 Water Location. Old Chimney Water Hole, Jacks Canyon, N. s. Bly,.
 Water Location. Reservoir, Jacks Canyon. N. s. By.
 Bill of Sale, Frank J. Hochderff- CT ct ux to J. E. Hanna. Release of Mortgage. First Ma tional Bank of Oroville to L. H. Archer.
 Warranty Decd, L. H. Archer & husband to Saginaw x Manistee Lumber Co.
 Warranty Deed. Mary E. Vail tc George w. Black.
 Warranty Deed. Mary E. Vail to George w. Black.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

The present legislature will be thoroughly democratic. While politics cut but little figure in the territorial legislature more than capturing the organization, it will give the democrats one more op- portunity to show whether or not they meant what they said in their platform relative to freight and passenger rates etc. It is up to them with power to pass bills over the governors veto. No matter how soon statehood may come, it is encumbent on them to go as far as the power permits.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

It will be speaker Cannon a. gain after March 4th. In carrying out the plans of the Roosevelt ad- ministration he was for joint state hood. There was no hedging on his past. Since the coming ad- ministration stands for statehood for Arizona you will find him on our side and host in himself.' The people in his district always know where to find him and that is the main reason special fights on him fail to make any impress sion.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

The Tombstone Prospector speaks of how "0ur Mark" will sweep the territory. It looks now as though some one must have ht the Mark all right. just about where he used to wear his credential.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

A good liberal advertiser always comes to the front. He is confident that he has what the people want and the people are confident that he couldn't afford to advertise if he hadn't.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Aztlan Lodge No. l, F. & A. M. of Prescott have issued a large number of invitations to the frater- niy to attend the dedication of the Masonic temple on Nov. l7th next. Extesnive preparations have been made for the occasion.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

The Sun has doubled its circula- tion in the last six months and they are still coming in. It does not cost much but you can't afford to be without it. Boost The Sun and we'll boost northern Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Senater Carmack of Tennessee was killed Monday in a pistol dule with Ben Cooper in Nashville. The killing was caused by news paper political controversy, both owning newspapers.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

The Prescott Courier explains the recent republican landslide by saying too many people voted for the wrong Smith. This is a case where the tail didn't wag the dog.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Chas. N. Morse, the New York banker was convicted and sentenced to fifteen years in the federal pris- on for misappropriation of bank funds of which he was president.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Judge Real and John Onion were candidates for the state senate in Texas. The Real-0nion contest re- suited in Real election. He was a republican. Onion was peeled.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Even Missouri stepped out into line for Taft. This is the second time this has occurred and it begins to look like a permanent affection.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Prosperity seems to be comirg on the run since the election returns are all in. This promises to be a banner year in northern Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

William Squawledoff Astor is to receive title from England. He has a title in this country and mo one smiles when they say it.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

It is reported that the estate of John Alexander Dowie $4, 900. 900 minus. His reputed wealth was a mith.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

The man they call Bull" An drews over in New Mexico. seems to have horned his way through, Tuesday easily to Congress.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13
COFFEE

Five degrees of excel- lence: < good; ++ better; **+ fine; **+* finer; ***++ finest: all Schilling's Best.
 Your grocer returns your money fl you dons uks it; we pay him
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Indiana voted for Taft. but had a democratic relapse when it came to state officers.
The Coconino sun., 1908-11-13

Ohio has a democratic governor Judge Harmon.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1908-07-24
Col Darn 1t, Run a Bluff

If some of the knockers, calamity
howlers and "dire distress prophets"
would pin the following little "classic"
in their hats and when they feel the
spasm coming on, HE themselves off to
some out-of-the-way corner and quietly
peruse and thoroughly digest it. a sure
cure for their deplorable ailment is
warranted, provided, always, that they
be possessed of little sand, for with
out the latter commodity they might
better seek mud-hole and, delving in
snout first, say, ''here goes nothing. /"
Here's it:
Too many folks are sittin' round
An wonderin' what's to blame
Because they never ketch pair
In life's big poker game.
They sit an howl an "damthelucl, u
An weaken on their: grip,
So ev'ry time an ante comes
They're out another chip.
Sit up an show you've got some sand,
just keep a-comin' in,
An make the other fellows play
Fer ev'ry pot they win.
Stand ev'ry raise before the draw
An then. don't call it rough,
But play yer stack with nervy hand,
Col durn it! run a bluff.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1908-07-24
Praises Bowbells Country

VIM. Eagan, Of Waverly, Mimi, is
here on visit with his daughter. Mrs.
Patrick Devaney. The Tribune had the
pleasure of making the acquaintance of
the old gentleman when he came to
town Tuesday with Mr.. Devaney, and
it certainly was cheering to listen to
his laudation of the great Bowbells
country as far as he had been able to
see it during his week here. "It can
have no superior said Mr.. Eagan, re-
ferring to this region, ''as farming
country, on the American continent. ="
He says that crops of every kind look
good down about Waverly, with the
exception of corn, which should ere this
be out in tass le, but is yet very short
and so backward that little or nothing
can be expected from the crop this
season. Mr.. E. is the happy possessor
Of fine old farm near Waverly, which
he is thinking seriously of selling and
moving with his family to the BowbeDls
country.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1908-07-24
Burger ( Go. Barn Destroyed BY Fire

About 7:3O Wednesday evening the
city was thrown into furry of ex.
citement when the fire alarm was Civ.
en- and the barn of Burger 4 Co., at
the rear of their big implement house
was found to be on fire. The whole
population turned out, but the fire had
gained such headway from the inside
that nothing would avail to save, and
therefore all hands turned their atten.
ton and worked heroically to save the
adjacent machinery sheds of G. o.
Juve, which was accomplished after an
almost superhuman effort. Everything
of value was removed from the build
ing, which was entirely consumed, en-
failing a loss of $3.50, with insurance
of $3.50 jim the Phenix. The fire is said
to have been caused by couple Of
young boys who had been seen to leave
the building some few minutes before
the fire broke out, and who it is sup:
posed were loafing in the barn ard
possibly indulginK their appetite fUf
cigarettes. A fire was started in the
saxae place about week ago, but was
discovered and extinguished before any
damage had been done,
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1908-07-24
Resolutions Of Condolence

Whereas, it has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our midst our be-
loved brother, Franklin J. Glenn; and
Whereas, we recognize in his remov-
al the hand of an All-wise Providence
whose every move, notwithstanding the
sorrow it must needs bring to the loved
ones left behind, is for the best and
Who doeth all things well, therefore be
it
Resolved, That we, the members of
Butte Lodge No. ", /. o. o. F., here
assembled, and of which deceased was
an hOnored member, do extend our deep.
est and most heartfelt sympathies to
the bereaved wife and children of our
deceased brother, whose sorrow should
in some degree be tempered by the
knowledge that the husband and father
has gone forward to reward of which
his life here below should make him
worthy,-to an eternal home in that
heavenly kingdom, where we all hope
to meet in happy reunion when the end
of this life shall come, there to enjoy
eternal bliss, and where grief and part
ing shall be no more.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions shall be presented TO the be-
reayed family, . copy be furnished each
of the local papers for publication. and
that a copy be spread on the rolls of
this Lodge, and that the Lodge room
be draped in mourning for . term Of
thirty days as an evidence Of the re-
spect and love in which we hold the
memory Of our deceased brother.
A. B. BlCKFORD,
J. ". KINGSTON, Committee.
T. B. HURLY, $500 ....
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1908-07-24
LIGHT ON THE MYSTERY
Murderer and Suicide Was Crippled and
Oftentimes Morbid and DejeCted-COm.
pany Kept by Sister Also Caused Broth.
Much Worry and fear.
(Minot Reporter.

(Minot Reporter.)
The fact that John Bruhn. the farmer
living seven miles northeast of Blais-
dell, who murdered his sister and then
took his own life, was a cripple and in
reality had more on his mind than was
commonly known at that time, may
have had something to do with the
tragic death of both his sister and him
self.
Although the Bruhn family, consist
ing of the murdered girl, her brother
and mother, was generally known to
be happy and contented household, it
has later developed that there was more
or less discord between the brother and
his sister, regarding the gentlemen
company which the girl kept against
her brothers. wishes. At times,it is re-
ported, his worry over his young sister,
almost drove him. to distraction.
Whether this, together with an over
sensativeness " hich crippled foot
caused HIM, rendered him demented at
the time when he did the awful deed, is
of course, not automatically known.
However, light which has been thrown
upon the subject since then causes
these reasons to stand out stronger in
relief than any heretofore suggested.