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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
BRIsT0W WILL Be SENATOR
THE KANeAs LEGISLATURE Is
STRONGLY REPUBLICAN.
Taft's Plurality In the State About 50,
900 while stubbs' 10 slight
ly Less.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 5.--Returns from
So out Of total Of 105 counties In the
state received up to midnight give
Taft a plurality over Bryan Of 3O,97O
votes. On this basis TAFT has carried
the state by nearly $4,000. Returns
have been received on governor from
80 counties and these give W. r.
Stubs a plurality over J. D. Botkin,
Democrat Of 1S,465 votes. Stubbs'
plurality will be slightly less than
Taft's.
The complexion Of the legislature 10
settled definitely. The Republicans
have elected "A representatives, the
Democrats 40 and II are still doubt
full. In the senate the Republicans
have elected "a members. the Dem
ocrats Q and Q districts are still to
be heard from. This gives the Re
publican q vote OF 1903 and the Dem
ocrats Of IA with 10 doubtful in .
Joint session. Even should the Dem
ocrats win all the doubtful members
H = a w.
the Republicans would have a majority
Of 81 votes, thus insuring the election
Of J. L. Bristow United States senator.
Henderson Martin. chairman Of the
Democratic state central committee,
has closed up headquarters and gone
to his home in Marion. The Dem
ocrats made a gain Of two members
in the legislature In Shawnee county,
electing l.. M. Penwell and d. M.
Howard. Taft's majority in the county
is 1856. The Democrats have con-
coded the election Of w. A. Reeder and
W. A. Calderhead to congress. There
was no doubt Of the others. The Kan
sas delegation is solidly Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

1t has been long time since a Re-
publican candidate for representative
Ia this county received more votes
than the candidate for president but
Charles Case did it. He beat both
Taft and Stubs y in other words he
received every Republican vote land
then some" Dickinson Is fortunate
in having such sterling young man
for representative and the voters
seem to havelooked in that light
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
The Matter Of Libel.

The supreme court OF Kansas has
laid down some new ideas in libel.
In deciding the case Of Coleman vs..
the Topeka State Journal the court
gave judgment for the paper and
states this as Kansas law:
~. II the publisher Of q news
paper circulated throughout the state
publish an article reciting facts and
making comment relating to the OFF,
cial conduct and character Of state
officer, who is candidate for re-elec-
tion, for the sole purpose Of giving to
the people Of the state what he hon
estly believes to be true information,
and for the sole purpose Of enabling
the voters to cast their ballots more
intelligently, and the whole thing is
done in good faith, the publication is
privileged although the matter con-
tained in the article may be untrue In
fact and derogatory in the character
Of the candidate.
~. Generally, publication should
be no wider than the moral or social
duty to publish. III 1t be designated
ly or unnecessarily or negligently ex-
cessive, privilege is lost. But II a
state newspaper published primarily
for state constituency have a small
circulation elsewhere, it is not de-
prived Of its privilege in the discus
sion Of subjects Of statewide concern
because Of that fact.
rs. II on the trial Of suit for
libel the Jury should find specially
from the evidence that the plaintiff
suffered no damages from the publi-
cation complained Of, II will not be
presumed that the finding was in
duced BY instructions regarding par
tiCular questions in the case not re-
lated to that OF damages; and the
question whether such instructions
the law becomes immaterial
because they could not affect the
plaintiffs substantial rights"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Here's prediction; II Taft lives
he will be reelected 1912 BY 4 larger
majority than ibis year, no matter
whom the Democrats nominate. II
1916 Gov, Hughes Of New York will
be the nominee Of the Republican
party and succeed Taft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

1t IL worth good dealtO have such
an endorsement Of d first terms SER
vice as has come to F. W. Morse, 9.
o. scrafIord, H. W. King and 9. H.
Peterson, ionr Of the County's capable
officials. The verdict Of the people Of
Dickinson is ,hat they have per-
formed all their duties all the time
faithfully aud we'll.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

The new senator from this district,
n. W. Avery, has q good deal o.
strength as his victories at the pri'
mary and in the election--both over
mighty good men demonstrates.
He will make an energetic and vide
awake member Of the senate and the
district will continue to be influential
IN that body.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

cringing never pays in politics.
CongressmAn Reader who has been
the recipient Of many iayors from
Speaker Cannon announced the day
before election that be would not
support Cannon for speaker. He
came mighty near being beaten and
probably bis announcement caused
the loss Of many votes. Every other
Kansas congressman who stood pat
for Cannon received q handsome ma
iorlty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

STATE on KANSAS. DICKINSON
COUNTY, IS.
T. +. w. Morse, Treasurer OF Dickinson
County. Kansas, DO nolemniy swear that
the above statement Is true and correct.
to the best Of my knoWledge ana BELIEF
n. w. MORSE
County Treasurer.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That the fore
going statement vas subscribed ana
sworn 10 before me. and IN my presence,
By the nbove-named. this 2th DAY o.
Oct 1904
b z 1. MoRsR.
Dspu1 Comfy TREASURER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

LISA good deal o. satisfaction to
see that Speaker CannOn's own dis
trict gave him the usual large ma
jOrity and 1t is to be hoped that he
will be chosen again as speaker. The
fight on Cannon was largely one Of
prejudice and without basis in justice
such q fight ought 70 fail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Mr.. Bryan says he does not know
Why ii happened. Has 1t occurred to
him that maybe the country does not
want him for PRESIDENT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Jack Young, W. J. Rowe and W. s.
Anderson certainly surprised their
friends and themselves by the band.
some majOritisS they received There
seems to have been a general opinion
that they are just the men for their
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Down in Shawnee cOunty the candi-
dates are announcing for 1910. Is 1t
going to be a continuous perform
ance in Kansas hereaiterp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Abilene extends its congratulations
to Governor-elect Jim Brady Of Idaho.
He will make an executive Of whom
the state will be proud and no good
thing for Idaho will be allowed 70 iall
by the wayside.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Many pieces are being printed
about how Governor-elect Hadley q
Missouri got his start. The real
method was by being graduated from
: Kansas school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

The clerks and judges Of election
who wrestled with counting ballots
until 2 q. m. will be interested in 9
plan followed in . Wichita ward.
The board counted the entire vote on
the main ticket in a little over five
hours, in spite Of the great number
OF scratched ballots. Many OF the
precincts with no more votes to count
than were counted in this precinct,
did not finish counting the ballots I'M
til late Wednesday. The system used
was to count all scratched ballots as
straight ballots according to the way
the ticket started. A plus column
was placed after the list Of candidates
and minus column before the list.
When man was scratched BY the
voter a mark was placed in the minus
list before the name Of the candidate
scratched. At the same time a mark
was put in the plus list after the
name OF the candidate who was iav-
Ored. This system was both accurate
and speedy. While using this sys-
tenn they were able to record ballots
at the rate Of seventy votes an hour.
while many Of the clerks we're unable
TO record more than thirty ballots 10
an hour and two clerks made as low
as twelve ballots an hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Saline county, the home Of y. I.
Bristow, elected the entire Democratic
county ticket with the exception o.
treasurer and state senator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
THURSDAY, NOV. 70, 1908.

Bishop Qusyle has been assigned
10 preside over the Kansas conference
81 the M. Z. church, and he also goes
70 Sweden.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
QUARTERLY STATEMENT.

OF F.. W. Morse, County Treasurer Of
Dickinson, County. Kansas showing
Balance in his hands for the Quarter
ending Oct %. 1908
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

Turn TeKsswstd.
The bolheseekegl' mecca.
No spot on top side q
Gods green icOtstooI
Offers such . variety Of
Advantages to the man
Who wants to live right
AS does the stats Of Texas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

salina, kan. Nov. 5.-According to
apparently authentic reports received
here by J, L. Bristow, Republican can
didate for United States senator, the
will have a majority Of 50
In the next legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

For sale cheap. good New Home
sewing machine. Inquire at the RI
rLzcTOn once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
Il Invites You

To quit living Of the
Interest Of what You owe
And come to a country
Where the
Interest on your investment
viii support you and yours
And leave q surplus besides.
This means that you can raise
$4,000 crops on $4,000 land
And grow rich thereby.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
Cotton, Corn, Rice,

Cane, alfalfa, oats, truck
And fruits Of all kinds.
Its location, Victoria County,
Is one Of the best in the state.
1t is Al miles from Inez, and
Two hours ride from the county
seat.
There is a good graded road
Right through the property with
Good fences partially surrounding
it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12

100 Acres at $40 Per Acre

We practically are positive that any
Investors money will be
DOUBLED in A SHORT TIME.
Don't miss the GOLDEN OPPOR-
TUNITY.
Join one Of these excursions.
II il should 90 happen that you did
Not quite like this property we
Surely can suit you among the
Hundred or more
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12


Isour price ~ limited time
Terms, half cash,
Balsncs, one, two, or three years
This certainly Isa
Magnificent Proposition
And is really cheap At
Double the money we ask.
Adjacent lands sell for $4,000 per
acre.
We will sell the entire tract
Or subdlvide into lots Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
Farms and Ranches

a no dIIU INdIICILCS w A
We either own or control.
When you buy your ticket
Have 1t read
Via HOUSTON. We want 10 see
Aud know you for we are positive
That we can do you SOME GOOD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
Richest Land in Texas

At a figure that will stagger you
This land is in a solid
Body, alloPen prairie,
with no clearing q any kind
To be done.
It is all level with . fall
OF about four feet to the mile
Affording splendid drainage,
The soil is a dark sandy loom
And is splendidly adapted to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
Bear in Mind


y That here 10 Texas we have the
Finest climate and the
Richest lands on all the earth.
II you are interested in
GROWING RICH EARLY we invite
You to let us show you the
Best and surest means.
For Further Information
Address,
CHARLES B. MoLING 4 CO.,
4sS-4-5 Mason Building,
Houston. Texas.
2. 5. Az Inez and other points there
will befree conveyances to convey
you to the properties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
Houston, Texas

And neighborhood towns.
We want you to take
Advantage Of one Of the two
Rates and visit INEz, TEXAS,
Where we will sell on November p
1000 acres Of tie
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-11-12
Tuesday, November 5
Tuesday, November II

Cheap excursions will be
Run from all points in
Kansas and adjacent states, to
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27

An exchange says n young man asks
"What would you advise a young man
raised Oh a farm who cannot stand the
dust of haying u thrashins ana Is
most too light to do heavy farm work
to do?"
Gardening. Horticulture, poultry rails
ing. civil cnginccrlng-all are good. 1T
he is built for an expert, there are
landscape gardening, inside decorating
and a number OF other good occupations
open to him.
The Young man who Is built for an
expert that IS. one who Is naturally
bright. careful and palnstakinG-Will
succeed in any Of the above or in al
most any other occupation. he Will
have to learn the business he selects.
He cannot learn any Of them from a
correspondence school" He needs a
practical instructor who can show him,
and the way to become an expert Is to
BEGIN ut the bottom and work up, thor
oushly learning all the details as one
goes along. Tho expert is always In
demand, and he commands the top
wages.
Whatever vocation n young mar goes
into, he should be thorough as he goes
along, always keeping his eyes open
for better ways Of doing the work he
has in hand. All vocations are crowd
ed with ordinary workers, but there's
stlIl lots Of room in the upper ranks.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27

When fourteen mikes off the coast OF
Brazil VI. ]. NicoiI, author Of Three
Voyages Of a NATURALIST observed a
sea serpent which came within about
fifty yards of the ship. All that we
could see was a dOrsai fn about four
feet long sticking up about two feet
from the water. The fin WAS a brown
ish black color and much rcSembl"d a
gigantic piece Of ribbon seNWeed. Re
low the water we could Indirectly see
n very large brownish black patch, but
could not make out the shape or the
creature. Every now and then the I'm
disappeared below the water. Sudden
ly an eel-like neck, about six feet LONG
and of the thickness of a mans thigh,
having a head shaped like that or a
turtle, appeared in front OF the nm,
flashing up the water with a curious
wriggling movement. This creature
was an example, I consider, of what
has been SO often reported, for want
of a better name. as the great sea
serpent l feel sure, however, that 1t
was not a reptile that we saw, but O
mammal"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27
The Star Arcturus.

It is probable hat the star Arcturus
is one Of the six greatest of all the
stars in the sky. Notwithstanding Its
Brightness, it is SO far away from US
that it Is not displaced in position IN
the slightest measurable degree, as we
change our position $4,000. 900 miles in
our annual journey around the sun
Could we be placed midway between
Arcturus and IL u we would receive
thousands of times more light and heat
from the star than from our sun, ana
this Notwithstanding that the stars
radiation is smothcred by a dense blan-
ket of metallic vapors. In spite OF Its
immense distance the t is drifting
slowly IN a southwestward direction
over the face of the sky. Its motion
changing its apparent position by an
amount equal to the diameter OF the
moon In the course of about LOCO years.
So great an apparent motion must indl-
cate an enormous velocity in space
Now YORK Press.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27
a EIuaIcRl SDfdeT.

The extraordinary musical sensitive
ness Of spiders has several times been
proved. Every one has heard OF Pei
llsson's spider. CONSIDER Of the u
tunate prisoner, it persisted because 1t
listened too closely to the captivc's VIC
lin. The Jailcr saw it and crushed 1t
brutally. Gretry. the composer, speaks
OF a favorite spider which descended
along its thread upon his piano as soon
as he played it. When giving r~ecitals
at brussels Ruhinstcln saw a large
spider issue from the floor OF the plat
form and listen to the music. He gave
three concerts at the same hall, and
on each occasion the spider appeared.
Paris Revue
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27

The products Of the dairy COW are
fourfold. The first and chief product
is, naturally, the milk which h Sc
cretes, and which is used as milk, or
for butter or cheese making. The sec
ond product is calves which she bears,
and which may be Of more or less
value. Third, the carcass Of beef which
she will yield when she Is no longer
useful for the production Of milk
should be taken into account. Lastly,
the manure she produces Is Of consid-
cradle value.
We may call the milk the main prod
uct and the calves, beef and manure
the by-products Of the dairy COW. 1t
has peer asserted that the milk product
is the only thing that should be taken
into consideration in estimating the
value Of the dairy cow, and that the
calves and beef should be entirely 1g-
nored by a successful dairyman, but
In these days of strong competition II
is not possible to ignore the by-prod-
ucts, and in any scheme Of successful
daIryins the calves and beef at least
should be taken into consideration.
This does not mean that In any case
milk producing qualities are to be
sacrificed for the sake Of the by-prod-
uCts.
It simply means that Of two animals
Of equal value for the production OF
milk the one tina will give the greater
return in production Of calves and
value Of carcass is more profitable
Agricultural Epitomist.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27
Kind.

When Johnny Hobbs left his home
m among the New Hampshire hills to
visit his grandmother in Worcester,
Mass. he was cautioned by his mother
that he would find things in the city
strangely different from those at home.
Johnny arrived in the early after
noon, and long before tea time his
grandmother, who lived most simply,
told him to run out to the pantry and
get a bowl Of milk which she had left
there for a hungry boy"
A moment later she followed him,
and. to her amazcment, beheld her
grandson bravely at work on a BOWL
of sDearmint tea which she had forgot
fully put in the place where she had
told him to find the milk.
why, child" she cried. Selling the
bowl from poor Johnny, don't you
know this isn't Inilk?"
II knew it wasn't like HlllDury
milk" stammered Johnny, with a final
sulp, hut I thought maybe it was the
kind folks had in Worcester"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27

The lion was sneering at tbs
uncouth. and generally ugly appearance
of the elephant. .
Il may not be as graceful as you are"
observed the elephant, but I'm nearer
akin to the human family than you are.
The knees of my hind legs bend forward,
as a mans legs do, while yours bend back
ward, the same as a h~yena's, or a boys
or a skunk's. You belong TO a lower order
of creation, and I'd rather not associate
with you on terms Of equality If its ali
the sam to you
whereat the lion, observing that the
elephant was waving his trunk threaten
ingly. went back among the wolves and
coyotes, where he still retained some pres
tige.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27
NEW LIFE


Found In ChanEO TO hfEnt rooN'
After one suffers from acid dyspep
sia, sour stomach. for months and then
finds the remedy is in getting the right
kind Of food, it is something to speak
out about.
A n. Y. lady and her young son had
such an experience and she wants 9TH
ers to know how to get relief. She
writes:
For about fifteen months my little
boy and myself had suffered with sour
stomach. We were unable to retain
much of anything we ate.
After suffering in this way for SO
long I decided to consult a specialist
in stomach diseases. Instead of pre-
scribing drugs, he put us both on
Grape-Nuts and we began to improve
Immediately.
1T was the key to a new life. |
found we had been eating too much
heavy food which we could not digest.
In y few weeks after commencing
GrapeyNuts. l was able to do my house
work. I wake in the morning with a
clear head and feel rested and have nc
sour stomach. My boy sleeps well anG
wakes with a laugh.
awe have regained our lost weight
and continue to eat Grape-Nuts for bott
the morning and evening meals. We
are well and happy and owe 1t t.
Grape-Nuts." There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville." In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time;
They arc genuine, true and 1u1' o.
human interest.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27
HIa Alternative.

1t Is best to keep ones personal Dig
nifty at whatever cost. A behttlng
sense of what is due n never comes
amisS, even within prison precincts.
This truth was appreciated by an irish
nan whose expression of 1t Is quoted
by Michael MacDOnagh. In Irish Life
aud ChnraCtcr." The prisoner, refrac-
tory and obstinate, fatty refused to
work In the treGdmtll.
The man was brought before the GOV
ernor OF the prison for dtsobedience
The Governor asked him what reason
he could give for not following on his
orders.
NJ 60 on the %trcadmill !" exclaimed
the prisoner. drawing himself up to bis
full height of offended dignity. Never,
sir! I'd rather lave the jail first y
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27
Trufh ond
Quality

.nneal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir OF SIENNA is the only remedy OF
known value, but mt of many reasons
vhy it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it ~cleanses'
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debllltatlng
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time TO time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
trnlv as a laxative, and its component
narts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get it, benehclai
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co.. only, and for sale by all leading drug
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-27
CHILD LABOR IN HOLLAND.
Start to Work AS Soon as They
leave school, at EARLY Age.

AZ BE 2"eTie"h goes ABOUT aiming Lie
Durci people ne Is sFeatiy suIP''Seo ~
Tue slale u nina tAe average II "Iu"4'
H"s i'll 'e""Iu 10 au"lIS senS'"4V' says
Tue BOSTON herald. II might wen o'
u'e'I1oEu AS 'n"l Oh Il nan wen ," J."
years VINO mas aIAdSNeu d IaH Io''"'e
ana now takes Things easily "'u loves
10 IaAh over 'iie SONIC" AN1 WIZ uo'"e'
ol youth
\o'hlllg Is more common 'na" |" h'"l
the lellalAs AIoh oolA 'N' S'"'S a."
Oh we AaNe oeeh sre"' we
nave had our tihe.
lheS nate 10 De lhterleTeu "''A ana
resent the au'lce OF lE'ehoS' lnVS can
NOT re'ol'I'" III" "IN""IIN '"N'''"'S
WIN IN" advanced IDEAS N'lh''> {"
"aEfI'Ni'"F' are "lI tAu'I'! GA '"N"''"'N
ana IN" peasants el"i.'S U'h''" inc
''i'' III '""i~"' HhN "''HS' l" l"'
'I''hlil"SN III lloIIhlu mas Ne'oHN al
hi'S' i d'N"a$H' ana S'FNuo!AS goes Oh
from morning uh'i! hl@h,' Que 10 'I'
ahulHlanl supply ol water,
ne 'ohHltI"A "l 'Hc W'EN'''S H"~s
l"Ll'nts o! some OF tle nl"ldI'''t''' HS
OWLS IS N'NhoFu"Ie' wages Hf wv"
anu Inc standard OF me cannot !"
nlAlIItnlned unless mother ana "lil'ESA
take their places IN ''' l"''"FE S"'' ny
SIDE with me head OF |"' hous'""'''
-NH soon as Inc i'u"'H ia" H'""H u