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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
Hiph School EnroIIment.

The city superintendent will be al
the high school building for the pur'
pose Of enrolling students at the fol-
lowing times this week:
Wednesday afternoon-FreshmAn
students.
Thursday mOrning-sophomOres.
Thursday afternoon-JuniorS.
Friday afternoon-Seniors.
W. A. STACEY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
Fruit Premiums Of
County Fair Assoc'n

Since the fruit prospects have be-
come settled the fair directors have
taken up the premium offers and have
arranged the following schedule which
it is believed will fit this years yield.
E. o. Farrsr is superintendent, N. G.
Dyer assistant:
APPLES.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
HENRY MUSsER DEAD.
Former Dickinsonian Passed Away
Y in Idaho.

Y A telegram from Filler, Idaho, says
that Henry E. Musser, formerly Of
this county died there Of typhoid
iever and that his brother, John
Musser, is on the way here with the
body for burial. Mr.. Musser with
bis brothers, John and Jacob, moved
there three months ago, setting on
irrigated farms. Many friends will
be saddened by his death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
Teachers Assigned for 4,
@s,sThe-Abilene Schools

The city schools open Monday,
Sept. z. The following 10 the assign
ment OF teachers for the year.
HIGH SCHOOL.
J. A. Redfsld, principal-history
and economies.
Miss Lucy Dickinson--English.
Miss Rara M. Benn--German.
Miss Alice Gentry--mathematics
and Music.
Miss Lovonia Donica--Latin.
GARFIELD SCHOOL.
Grade one-Miss Humble.
Grade two Miss Hees.
Grade three-Miss Giles.
Grade four-Miss Edwards.
Grade five Miss Snider.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

A. G. Witwer, formerly a salesman
in Case's, sends picture Of his new
residence in Spokane. 1t is beauty
and indicates that he is becoming
several kinds Of plutocrat. He
writes: 1--WE are getting the REFLEc-
TOR regular every week and 1t gives
US lots OF Dickinson county news"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

windows are a combination Of Euro
pean painted work and the American
opalescent style.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

For sale, good Stanhope top buggy,
Inquire at this Office, or can be seer
at Lofts paint shop. S5-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Wanted to buy, first class fresb
mileh COW, Jersey preferred. Apply
at this once. S.ltscs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Grade six-Mrs. Sullivan.
Grade seven--Miss Fairchild.
Grade eIght-Mr. AumIller, princi--
pal.
LINCOLN SCHOOL.
Grades one and two-MiSs Mol
gard.
Grade three Miss Holland.
Grades four and fve-Miss Stillie.
Grades six and seven--Miss Eng
lund, principal.
M'KINLEY SCHOOL.
Grades one and two-Miss Lucier.
Grade three--Miss Murphy.
Grades four and five-Miss Weckel.
Grades seven and eight--Miss Over,
principal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

I
and indicates that he is becoming
several kinds of plutocrat. h
writes: 1--WE are getting the REFLEc
TOR regular every week and it give
US lots Of Dickinson county news"
| Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Hemenway, o
Hope, who are up in Canada write t
the REFLECTOR that they saw s. j.
Ellison in St. Paul and had fin,
visit with him.
Miss Reba Worley is at Thousand
Islands with j. D. MacMaster and
family where MIR. and Mrs. H. O.
Lifts also spent some time.
Charles Rickeman, formerly Of
Nswbern, writes from Greeley, Colo. ;
Please keep on sending us the RE
TLEcTOR. We cant get along with
out il for what news We don't yet
through letters from our friends We
are sure to get through the paper.
Another letter to the REyLEcroR
from |. s. Hallam. written August 20,
at Montreux. Switzerland: Left En-
tertaken this morning by trsin(steau,).
The route lies through Spitz on the
lake OF Thuu. and passes through
what ia said to be the most beautiful
scenery in Switzerland. Seensu VALLEY
IL famous the world over for Gruyere
cbeaas. RI had some for lunch TODAY. y
While ] think it yery fine Il is not
Aanual IN INV INDIGNANT 70 som. mada.
III wisconsin. At Zweisemmen W.
transferred to electric road and
came 90 miles over what I regard
- mast A5mcult n,aca ~ An0,naar.
inR skilI / eSer sss, To wind "a w
over a mountain whore sometimes W
were ON a bridge 6 or 2 hundred feet
hieh. then in s tunnels in quarter OF
I mile. with all the Wild and varied
scenery. Il was thrilling to the last
mile. At this place whioh "a made
famous by Byron and many other
literarv men of fame n IA tarrscad
AGAINST The hills overlooking the head
oi Lake Ceneva. We ara NOW thronoh
the Aims. except to make an excursion |
to the Rochers de Nave which At an |
of 7 O00 feat is said m be
the hest nanoramic view in Sw,tzar.
land II includes view Of both
Alns and the Mount Rlonc
Range. We go on the 92nd bv steam-
ar AZ miles IN Geneva WHARF 7 bone n
Hnd a town that does not l;cerso
AZ atInterlaken and Lucerpe
Tha finest huildinos IN tbose towus
IRE their Kersaals After summing
m so far 7 find that nm to this nl.ce
md II NAV GET worse fnrtbor IN
hat Continental Europe ia 100 Years
=,
han 100 miles todav and bsve not
een a horse at work nm a farm
EVERYTHING being done bv hand labor.
md the women were doing the most
+ that The whole manhattan ware
oakino bsv Sucb bav wo,,d NOT
onnt for mpcb in Gods courtrv II
vas more than one-balt weeds and
voula mt on more Than bol, . Ton 20
he acre. Il was here saw a woman
nd a doc milling o.r. Load ., h., '
brougb the streets. find that On
he snmmit ot the tootbills ia the best |
r.ss nh;oh q Ioon,nn ,ho o.,,Io :. /
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
DICKINSON COUNTY FOLKS
AWAY FROM HOME

lAny items for this column may be sent TO
this Office and will be appreciated.l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Studebaker trap for sale cheap
Inquire OF H. w. Wilson at this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

The Belle Springs Creamery Company have
kindly offered to place Ia cold storage, free
Of charge. any exhibits intended for the fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Hemenway, oi
Hope, who are up in Canada write to
the REFLECTOR that they saw s. ].
Ellison in St. Paul and had fine
visit with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

% Ounce, not less than = peck ~. % r.
Exhibits Of apples. peaches and grapes
shall be- NOT less than one-half peck Of each
variety. except where they are shown In
alcohol.
"a Best display Of Pears. any variety sl.OO 90
Any other variety Of merit eligible to lst
and End premiums.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Miss Reba Worley is at Thousand
Islands with j. D. MacMaster and
family where MIR. and Mrs. H. o.
Lifts also spent some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
GREAT FLOODS IN
 PE|HO DISTRICT
Chinese Are Suffering From the
 lnundation
GOVERNMEN IS IGNORANT
American Engineers Give the First ln- timation of the Distress In the Big District of the Peho
 River Valley.

Pel<in, March 4.-The Chinese govern ment has been informed by some Amer ican engineers who visited the district that the Peiho changed its course for q distance of 50 miles between Tungchou and Tie-Tsin, following the inundation of last August and September. This was the first the government knew of the oe- currence, it's own officials having failed to report the matter The floods in the Peiho valley have impoverished tens of thousands of people and foreigners are expending considerable sums of money to relieve the winter famine in this re- zion. In spite of the fact that the Pe- kin-Tien-Tsin railway passes through this area, the actual number of population is not known. The missionaries expect to continue to aid the sufferers until next May, but unless the government forces the river back into it's old course the inundated region vii remain a per manent lake and a large exodus of the villagers will be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05

the race If he sees a handk erchiel waved from window of the Duffy stables when the horses are on the home stretch. or lose 1t if the signal is not displayed
 Through the good offices of Bud" stable boy. Mrs Burlington learrs of Dufy's scheme just in time. He comes to the stable to give the signal. Mrs. Burlington confronts him, outwits him and waves his own handkerchief at the critical moment Wildfire wins. Duffy's villainy has also involved the man Mrs. Harrington loves, although he Is innocent She casts him off and accepts his rival but at the last moment this rival, almost too good to be human being and en- tirely too self-sacrifcing for genuine lover, learns that Garrison has been unjustly accused and sets him right in Mrs. Barrington's eyes. It is easy to guess the rest
 The company supporting Miss Russell is a most excellent organization. One or two minor characters were not sat isfactory last night but all the prin- cipals acquitted themselves in a capi- tai manner Howard Gould made of John Garrison a most likeable chap. while John T. OHara was amusing as Doctor Woodhurst with a horror Of racing and Hugh Poland as the villain made the part thoroughly despicable. Gilbert Douglas was rather better than the average as an English chapDy. Herb bert Corthell as the trainer. Ma { Donovan, and Will Archie as the stable boy, won plenteous honors. The youth ful looking MT. Archie is certainly the best Juvenile actor who has visited Birmingham in a long time. His slang and his clever comedy in the second act, helped out by the easy realism of Mat Donovan, did much to bring about the thunderous applause which induced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
"WiIdfire."

A racing comedy by George Broad hurst and George " Hobart.
 CAST OF CHARACTERS.
 John Garrison, @ lover of horses Howard Gould.
 pr. Woodhurst. a reformer-John I. O'Hara.
 John Duffy, book kmaker-Hugh To- land.
 Ralph woodhurst, the doctors son. Norman Tharp.
 Matt Donovan, trainer for the Duffy stab1es-Herbert Corth ell.
 Fred Sanderson, an automobile en- husiast-Morgan Wallace
 Bertie Almsworth an importation
 Chappie Raster, a colored jockey Harry G. Stafford.
 Bud a stable boy--Will Archer.
 Peter Johnson a valet to Raster Frank Andrews.
 Myrtle Wentworth. sister. to Mrs, Bar rington-Genevieve Cliff.
 Janet Stirling. a friend of Myrtle's- Rosalie DeVaux.
 Hortense Green, a colored maid, Annie Buckley.
 Mrs. Henrietta Barrington-Lillian Russell.
 Miss Russell could not find fault
  her at the Jefferson theatre last night in her new racing comedX.. "Wildfre." The play and the star are happily met While the play is not evenly balanced in it's three acts, because of the fact that the second Is much su- perior to the first and third, there is enough merit scattered through the piece to make it enjoyable and Miss Russell Is placed in an environment that suits her exactly. It is far cry from comic opera to light comedy, but Miss Russell is winning new reputa- ton to supplant the old. She has been fortunate enough to obtain much bet ter play than she had last year and her art shows a marked improvement, part ly due, no doubt. to an improvement Of her opportunities made possible by the clever bits in "Wildfire."
 The play Is a kind to enlist interest and stir enthusiasm. especially the sec ond act which is rich in comedy and topped off with climax that IS fine. Mrs. Harrington owns racing stable which was left by her husband at his death and she races horses under tho name, John Duffy" There Is a real John Duffy on the ground, a bookmak- CT, who develops into the villain of the play. Duffy tries to fix" a race on which Mrs. Harrington and her friends have staked everything. The jockey, honest at heart, but believing that he Is instructed by the owner of the John Duffy stables, agrees to win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
Barton a Bad One.

Detective Patton and Night Captain Ross returned to the city this morning from Atlanta, where they went to turn George Barton over to the authorities or that city. In the arrest Of Barton II IS believed that the officers made one of the most important captures that has ever been made in this city. Barton was ar rested in this city last November on charge of shooting a pistol in the city limits He made a cash bond of $50 at the time of his arrest and was never heard of again until the officers captured him last week. It appears that he was very fond of doing everything that was mean and dishonest. Batron has good many charges lodged against him. Aie was arrested in January for blowing safe in Sharon, Ga, and taken to Atlanta and lodged in the Fulton county jail He made his escape shortly after by letting himself down 26 feet by tieing blankets together. He is a one-arm man and 1t will be seen from that that he is not lack ing in nerve He is the first and only prisoner that has ever escaped rom the new Fulton county Jail.
 It appears that Barton at the time or his first arrest in this city was very much in love with a girl here and he could not resist the temptation to come back He made this statement to the officers just before they took him to At
  running a great risk when he came back, but he decided to take the chance, and he wound up by saying that he realized only too fully that he had lost. He was spotted by Detective Patton and Captain Ross almost as soon as he arrived Tn the city and he was never out of their sight for minute after his arrival until he was placed under arrest.
 The officers are to be congratulated on having captured him and 1t Is believed that the community has been rid of one of the most desperate characters that ever visited here It seems to be the universal opinion that Barton has been mixed up in number or sale-plowlng exne.1itions and the Atlanta authorities will no doubt make 1t their business to see that he gets the extreme limit of the law when his case is called Tor trial
 The officers speak In the hignest terms of tbe treatment accorded them during their stay in Atlanta and they were given every attention possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
Chinese Banking System.

Pekin. March 4-The throne has ap- proved a series of laws which are in- tended to foster the western system of banking in China. The department of communications and the department of finance have opened banks for the re- demption of provincial transit duties. which it is planned to expend. in the construction of the Chekiang railroad but up to the present time the system has been attended with but little suc- cess. The efforts made by Duke Tsai Tse to secure reform in the currency of China have been annulled by the con- tentions between the government and the various viceroys regarding the adoption of a standard coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
Hospital In Good Condition.

''The Hillman hospital was found in splendid condition, the kitchen, dining room are clean and well kept and the room arec lean and well kept and the pa tients have every attention. The stere- lzing apparatus is of the best all sheets, bandages, etc, are disinfected regularly. These conditions indicate that the insti- tuition is in charge of an experienced matron, and one who is faithful in look ing after the interest of the inmates of the institution and of the county as well and deserves the compliments of the grand jury.
 I've consider the Hllman hospital one of the most valuable institutions belong ing to the county, and indicates wisdom on the part of the Board of Revenue in accepting the institution
 We found the elevator service very poor and recommend that repairs be made promptly.
 We had before us cases from the jus tice of the peace courts of C. E. Donald son and Ira Dement,, where the defen- dants were bound over by them and prs oners remanded to jail without giving the name of a single state witness to testify to the charge against defendants, thus defeating the efforts and purposes of the grand jury and depriving men of their liberty without apparent cause; also putting the county to unnecessary eX- pense, as well as the prisoner, and It IS our belief that the costs of keeping the prisoners from date of their incarceration be assessed against said justices of the peace.
 Tt has been the desire of this grand jury to uphold and enforce the prohi- bition laws. but only in few cases have we felt justified in finding true bill, as the evidence offered was such as to preclude the possibility of con Vic- ton. ard unless more convincing testi- money can be secured and offered for the considerat,sn of the grand jury no grand jury conscientious of it's oath can find true bill We are glad to report that we find crime on the decrease, and if every law abiding citizen will co-oper- ate with the grand jury in the mat ter of procuring and submitting to il uroper and material evidence, in our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
At the Bljou.

Harry Clay Blaney in The Boy Detet tive" is proving a popular feature at tn Bijou theatre this week. MT. Blanc makes the role of the boy detective dt cidedly funny and his comedy effort never fail to bring forth laughs. The pic of the play deals with the adventures ( the boy detective in his efforts to rot band of express robbers. There al some stirring episodes in the piece an plenty of fun. The company support ing MT Blaney Is quite good of it's clas and the play is carefully staget Although the play Is in reality meld drama it becomes a comedy as playe by MT. Blaney. There will be matine this. afternoon and a performance td night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
CHICAGO KNIGHTS
 VISIT IN MOBILE

Mobile, March 4.-(Special)-A number of prominent Knights of Columbus of Chicago, who have been on a tour as far south as New Orleans, spending the Mardi Gras carnival there, arrived here today and were the guests of Mobile council No. 666 They visited places of interest, including Spring Hill college where they were warmly welcomed by the faculty and students They were brought back to the city and rendered banquet at the Vine yard. They presented the Mobile council with loving cup and left tonight at 10 o'clock on a special train en route to Birmingham and will be entertained there tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
A Curt Dismissal.

Fair Telephone Girl-Get off my wire young man, it's busy and your connec- tion's ended.
 Rejected Suitor-But, my dear girl, why do you break our engagement so abrupt ly without
 F. T. G. (curtly, extending her hand)- Ring off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05


 "The result of our investigation shows that there are existing conditions in our convict camps that should be remedied by proper auth critics.
 We recommend that the oh eek run ner system as now practiced be abol- ished, and that instead of a convict being placed over a gang of workers as a check runner, that this position be held by free labor.
 I've further recommend that only practicing physicians with proper IT, cense be allowed to pass on a convict's condition for work.
 We furthe recommend that a com mittee of competent citizens be ap- pointed to make investigation as to the treatment of convicts, the examina- ton of injured or sick convicts by physicians in charge, and what method is adopted 10 determine whether the condition of a convict is proper for the work assigned him in the mines or for the hospital, and also the system of checking the convicts in and out of the there to perform night duties, and this remain in the mines over night unless there to perform night duties, and this committee to report their findings to the next grand jury"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
Buster Brown.

Buster Brown" which comes to tn Jefferson theatre for an engagement O two nights and a matinee, beginning to morrow night. is not play that tn theatregolng public must experiment with l. has been tried out and has please the public fancy. It has made thousand of people laugh and so was retained b the management to make thousands nor laugh, to make them take an easier vie' of life for having seen the piece. Tn costuming and stage effects are said t be up, to any ever seen in this sectio of the country, as they were made especi ally for this tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05

Miss Russell to make q little curtain talk. Harry G. Stafford as the colored jockey, Frank Andrews as his valet and Annie Buckley as the colored maid
 were very good, although Miss Buckle yl was handicapped with absurd lines ir, some parts of the play that could nevelI be spoken by any sort of colored maId
 ever found in Dixie, or anywhere elsel for that matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
Duffv's Pure Malt Nhiskey


  of a is
   substances
  entire system It is recognized family medicine. CAUTIONWhen Malt Whskey medicinal 
   medical booklet Whisky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
March 5. 1906:
March }, 19Ol:

March 5, 19Ol'
 J. c. Maben, president of the soss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, re- turns from New York, where he went to meet his daughter returning from an extended trip to Europe. MT Maben says that things are looking shaky in finan- cial circles Wildcat legislation as t is called in business circles, is being watched by men who control industrial activities and MT. Maben says the ad- verse legislation if continued will have the tendency Withdrawing money from the south and retarding development.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
Headache?

If it does, you should try Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. Why not do so. They will relieve the pain in just a few min utes. Ask your druggist There are 45,000 druggists in the U. $. Ask any of them. A package of 25 doses costs 9 cents. One tablet usually stops a headache. They relieve pain without leaving any disagreeable after-effects isn't that what you want?
 My son Frank Snyder has used Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills for long time. He never had anything to help him so much for headache. A year ago he came home, and I was down sick with such dreadful nerv- ous headache. He gave me one of the AntiPain Bills, and after while I took another and was entirely re- lieved. I always keep them in the house now, and gave many away to others suffering with headache.
 MRS. LOUISE LEWELLYN, Powell, South Dakota.
 Your druggist sells pr. Miles, Antl- PaIn Pills, and We authorize him to return the price of first package (onIy) if 1t falls to benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
Family Doctor Prescribed

At 80 years of age Mir John Van Luvanee Moline Ill., restored to health and vgor by taking Duys Pure Malt Whskey prescribed by his doctor.
 MT Van Luvanee he feels young did 40 years ago. and delighted with the benefits received from the of Duys Pure Malt Whiskey that he recommends to old and young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
MT. John Van Luvanee.

 well think majority 45 Whisley and
 
 
   of LUVANEE Moline III,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05

q am over 80 years of age and I have had to work hard ever since I was old enough to do anything. was generally rugged and healthy up to about three years ago, then I began to feel that was getting old. I could not go up or down stairs without having to hold on to something. About year ago was out riding on an open wagon, the weather was chilly, caught bad cold and fever followed. had to send for doctor. I got over the fever, but I was still sick. I had no appetite. was weak and had no flesh on my bones. The doctor told me to get Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, take it as directed, and did so. I was soon bet ter, my appetite returned and I felt as well as did 40 years ago. I must say that Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey has