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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04
nooK I'M WiREAT DESTROYER.

The farmers Of Kansas marVeieu a.
the sudden appearance last year OF
the green bug in such great num-
hers This is readily understood
when II is known that the progeny Oh
one green bug for season runs up
into the sextillions. THE Green Bug
and Its Natural Enemies" an inter
esting publication of two hundred
and fifteen pages by the University
81 Kansas with the cooperation OF
the farmers, millers, and grain men
Of the state discusses the subject IN
fuI There are many beautiful ana
he1pful illustrations to enable tne
farmers to tell this injurious insect
from the less harmful. though close
" resembling ones found In wheat
fields.
Funds contributed by Kansans IN
terested in wheat growing were useu
effectively in the distribution OF the
arch enemy Of this green bug the
parasite. Each parasite. will sung
sbout a hundred green bugs and on.
- each green bug thus stung Will
come another parasite 70 continue
me work Of dissemination. This
rsnort also further shows that the
-, hvg "a greatly affected by ex-
tremes Of tempsraturA. -
wheat properly titled resists tne
attacks Of the insect d.
A copy Of this report can Pc ,, p
Of the university a Layrsnes'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

The "Chautauqua salute" which
consisted of waving handkerchiefs
has been abolished because 1t is un-
sanitary. 1t ought to have been
cut out years ago because it is idiotic'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04
THURsDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1903

Chairman Mack says Bryan will not
run next time. But maybe he has
not consulted Mr.. Bryan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

Nine deaths from football to date.
This year seems to be a record break
er all around.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

one Of the best posted and most
.,ssrvaut farmers in Clay County re
ssn,s,v remarked TO the editor Of me
Republican that during the prAe. s,-,.
\, w Two score years and ten in when
he had been interested in asrlee, ,...,,
~ "a never seen conditions, from
~. farmers standpoint, 90 nearly
deal as they are now, and ne a'l, =
Sr,es his satisfactory situation to
he gradual development o. ~ -
sosaltsons naturally resulting no"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

for a cold plunge toward shadowy
mirage We are told that we are
being robbed and imposed upon ana
that lust out yonder-in the Alden
mic elusive beyond-is beautllul
IJtopia where luscious grapes OF I'M
mense size and ambrosial sweetness
luxuriate mid golden sunbeams'
their giant clusters fit almost 70
tempt the gods of old, while MIX
and honey flows Ger golden ingots
between banks of frui. cakes ano
jelly rolls. .... tna
STis the poetry Of motion and
the glimpse Of soul-and we thank
the young men who sway the dec
tines Of our magazines and our news
papers, for poetic finish tthey ought
to be laureated. all Of them.) But
the people Of the nation have grown
wise with years. They have not yet
| forgotten the hungry days Of yore,
nor arrived at a point where they are
ready to allow an imaginary soul
hunger" to bring about another per-
liod of stomach hunger. We have
nat forgotten with what rapldity
the panaeeas Of one Mr.. Bryan have
been exploded-and Bryan was GER
tainly sincere; be did not dishonesty
lead anyone Astray; he was honestly
astray himself and exhibits in his
own resources. the benefits Of a nat
Iional prosperity impossible under an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
An Ultimate Consumer.

OF Joe Struthers save he's In
A most unhappy humor,
Because of how things goes agin
The ultimate consumer.
He sits around the Goals aglow
In Zeb Poindexter's store.
An says, when the supply gifts low,
Zeb ought to buy some more
OF Joe Struthers says he's in
He uses so unsparin
While criticism of the rich
That amt out profit sharin'
He eats the crackers an the cheese
An gifts his clothes OH tick.
An manages to take his ease,
Though work Is offered thick.
I'd like to have or Joe explain
One little point an that is.
While he's a-makin' out to gain
So many things free. gratis.
Why don't he pause in his complaint
An tell us plain and straight
II ultimate consumers amt
Sometimes right fortunate?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

ness, and q political manager long oper-
ating against heavy odds. he knows men
and everyday values well. and has an
everyday way OF making friends. He
is popular even with his political op-
ponents. We have tried such men in
diplomacy. and sometimes with excellent
results. Mr.. Kerens goes to an important
capital. and the advanced years OF the
Austrian emperor may make it more I'M
portant in the next four years than ever.
If Francis Joseph should die in that
time. Austrian affairs might become for
a season the most interesting in Eu-
rope.
We have worked up thus to a very
satisfactory condition Of diplomatic serv-
ice by promotions. and it should justify
Itself 1t Is a fact, However. not to be
lost sight of. that this has been made
possible by the long control sof affairs
by one party. The republicans have ruled
the roost since March. 1S97-a period
of nearly thirteen years. What will
take place three years hence If the DEM
ocrats. under Mr.. Bryan or another. come
in is mere conjecture. But it is safe
conjecture that pressure will be brought
to bear in that case. as after March,
1897. for recognition Of the faithful"
and that many of the faithful" upon
party considerations alone. will find good
assignments abroad.
STILL we are making progress in our
diplomatic and consular arrangements.
and as time passes they will show, taken
as a whole, less and less of the order
that for long disfgured them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
The Christmas Spirit.
From the Springfield Republican.


The true way to have the Christmas
feeling early enough in the Christmas
season is to have 1t in the heart and hand
year before. and keep 1t lively all the
year through. Why should old Scrooge
have waited to be awakened by the ghost
of Marley-who was dead, to begin with
before the notion entered his avaricious
head that 1t was better to be loved than
detested, and better to love than to care
nought? But late conversion Is better
than a hardening OF the heart. and when
we read the christmas Carol" we feel
that the magician Dickens had the right
Of it, For, after all. the Christmas spirit
is simply the old message of good will
toward men-a message which could
never be fulfilled except through man 8
own impulse and volition. 1t is man s
good will that is needed-God's good will
is always there. a bank to draw sight
drafts on. secure that there are always
funds enough to meet them: for the man
of good will deposits of his income at the
very moment he has his kindly and
beneficent thought. and acts upon 1t. 1t
is the only bank of the sort, for 1t has no
limitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Diplomatic Appointments.

In the list OF diplomatic appointments
announced yesterday there were no sur
prises. AS q matter Of fact surprises In
the line of patronage are rare these days
Newsgatherers are vigilant. and every
move of managing politicians and their
ambitious friends looking toward Office
is noted and reported. II Mr.. Smith wants
to go abroad to serve the country, or Mr..
Jones wants to serve in a good post at
home, his maneuvers are In some way ex-
posed, and the public promptly gets the
story.
Sometimes sentiment Is taken in ad-
vance by suggestion. shrewdly put out.
that Mr. Smith or Mr.. Jones ID under
consideration for an important place
which is named. Then the public speaks
and the politicians and the appointing
power get a line on things II there is
approval. and good reasons for 1t, so
much appears. and the appointment fol-
lows. II there Is disapproval. and good
reasons for that. nothing follows but the
statement that the suggestion was but
an idle rumor.
1t Is to be observed. too. that the list.
with but one or two exceptions. marks
the recognition Of experience by the ad-
ninisfration. The men named. even the
secretaries. have transacted diplomatic
business at one place or another and in
the new places should soon feel at home.
They will need no guide to show them
around.
: Mr.. Kerens 10 to try his hand for the
drst time. A successful man OF bust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Morning Headache

81 suffered with terrible head
aches. l would get up every
morning with such severe at
tack, and, until | began using DIR.
Miles Anti-Pain Pills, never
found anything that would give
me the desired relief. | have
used them now for several years,
and would not be without them
if they were a dollar box"
SAMUEL KEYS,
Eaton Rapids, Mich.
II always keep DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills on hand. Before / be-
gan using them l had frequent at
tacks of headache, but they gave
me prompt relief"
MRS. CARL HICKMAN,
Minister, Ohio.
The hrst package will benefit; II not. your
druggist will return your money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
John Browns Body.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


The fiftieth anniversary of the execution
of John Brown has given rise to an un-
usual amount of discussion concerning
the real value of the services Of Brown
to the liberation of the slaves. and this
wholly aside from any suggestion as to
the personal character OF the man or tho
inherent merits or dement's OF his plan
of attack on Harpers Ferry. Mr.. San
born of Boston il the sole survivor of
those in the confidence OF Brown before
the raid. He insists that Brown blazed
the trail for Abraham Lincoln, and that
without him and his raid there would
have been no civil war and no emancipa-
ton of the slaves. A descendant of Will
liam Lloyd Garrison, on the other hand,
contends that Brown was only q minor
factor in the situation. and has been
much overpraised for his services to the
cause Of freedom in Kansas and else
where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Small Loan Regulation.

In every city are numbers of people
who. lacking capital for the business of
life perhaps improvident or unfortunate.
occasionally need to borrow money to
tide them over emergencies. They can
offe. no security that banks can accept.
They have nothing to pledge but their
furniture. They are accommodated by
enterprisng loan agents, who stand
ready to advance money in sums ranging
from s to 81, 600. taking notes secured by
household goods. Rarely does the bor-
rover free himself from such bargain
without paying several times the amount
Of the original loan. in the form OF pre-
miums. interest and penalties. Under the
threat OF distra mt. with the consequence
of the deprivation of the very necessities
of household existence, sacrifices are
made to prevent foreclosure and great
suffering Is endured. usually In silence.
The tragedy Of the usurious loan has
been repeated in Washington so often
that it has become common, and now
public sentiment demands a remedy for
this evil.
Last night the subject was intelligently
and vigorously discussed at a meeting of
the Monday Evening Club. which is one
of the most active of the local organiza-
tons seeking the solution of sociological
problems. With no dissent it was agreed
by the citizens present that the main
work to be done is to press for the pas
sage of the bill now pending, which pro-
vides a remedy in the regulation of the
loan business in the District.
The evil of usurious loans on domestic
chattels and salary accounts does not re-
wrecked. bad habits are induced. misery
is entailed. children are deprived of
their rightful share of comforts and ad-
vantages. Yet 1t is not desirable that
the small loan business should be STOP
ped. Properly conducted, the loaning
of money to persons Of small means
is helpful. 1t enables them to meet
emergency obligations. to provide neces-
sites in "pinches." and. with wise man.
agement and fair dealing, to readjust
their affairs and establish themselves
upon substantial basis.
But without regulation the loan shark
is a menace to the community. Taking
advantage of the lack Of law. he preys
on the unfortunates. deludes them as to
their obligations. squeezes them in unex
pected extortions, and holds them in finan-
cial slavery for months, even for years.
The proposed law appears to meet the
needs of the case in general terms. 1t
cannot be opposed in principle. save in
the interest Of the Insurers. whose ar
guments are not worthy Of consideration.
The urgent duty Of the Districts legis-
lators is to provide a remedy for this
evil, which. while preventing the extor-
lions now practiced upon the needy. will
still permit the honest lending of money
on slender security, or without security
at a reasonable rate OF interest, and
under terms which will permit the Dor
rover, faithfully discharging his obliga-
tons. to extricate himself from his debt
without great hardship sacrifice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Changes in New York.

The death of John Raines follows hard
upon that of his longtime friend, but
political antagonist. P. III. McCarren.
They served for years in the New York
senate. the one the leader of the repul-
licans of that body. the other one OF the
leaders of the democrats. Both were
politicians of the machine school, and
most capable in that class. They knew.
thoroughly. their state, their constituents
and their game. and kept interest CEN
tered on Albany whenever the legisla-
ture was in session.
Thomas +. Grady. the Tammany orator.
served with Mr.. Raines and Mr. McCar-
ren and ranked with them as man of
force and resources in the legislative
field. Mr.. Grady survives. and is MEM
Der OF the body which meets next month.
but Tammany's beating in the recent
campaign may lessen the Importance OF
his maneuvers at the coming session.
These two deaths may have consider
able bearing on the movement in New
York to bring about a new order OF
things In both parties. There has been
a growing Impotence with the old order
The democrats have chafed under a lead
ership, which brought them not only
defeat at home. but discredit abroad
They have not had .l6ok In" at AL
bany for fifteen years in the matter of
legislative control. while the success Of
the Hearst state ticket. with the ex-
ception of Mr.. Hearst himself, yielded
little.
The republicans have had long pull.
but not pull all together. at the good
things. Divisions have appeared, and
some have been expensive. The old crowd
have been losing ground. Mr.. Plat has
been retired. Mr.. Depew will probably
not be reelected. Mr.. Raines now is
dead. The new crowd have been gain
ing. Gov. Hughes has steadily grown in
influence. and Mr.. Root sits where Mr..
Plat sat, and IL likely to have col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
The Supreme Court.

Mr.. Justice Lurton takes up duties
with which he In entirely familiar. A
lawyer of long service on the bench sue
ceeds another lawyer who saw long serv-
ice on the bench. A thoroughly we'll
qualified man for the highest judicial re-
quirements simply moves from Nashville
TO Washington. Justice Peckham was re-
Gently eulogized as a born lawyer. JUS
tice Lurton does not come of distin-
guished legal stock but nevertheless has
shown as great taste and aptitude for the
law as though he had inherited them.
There is every reason to believe that the
President has made a capital appoint
Inent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
league soon Of his own way Of thinking
about local affairs

league soon Of his own way Of thinking
about local affairs.
Mr.. McCarrens successor in the New
York senate will be a democrat. but not
OF the McCarren stature. The old order
loses there. Mr.. Raines' successor will
be a republican,, but not OF the Raines
stature. The old order will lose there.
Mr.. Grady will be on hand. but shorn
Of considerable power. and maybe spirit.
The old order loses a little there. How
will the new order improve these oppor-
tunities?
The democrats in the state are much
at sea. A new order is demanded, but
they are thrashing around rather help
lessly for a leader and q 8 art. The Sara
toga meeting was not a success. The re-
publicans have found leader and got
start, but they still have good deal ="
do. Gov. Hughes is an asset OF great
value, but there are republicans support
ing him who would prefer another
leader. and will bear watching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Precaution.

What makes you keep moving the
mistletoe all around the room?' asked
Mrs. Corntossel.
"'Cause" answered her husband, i
don't want to have the carpet all wore
out in one place"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Water Power.

so you al in favor of protecting
water power" said the forestry ex-
pert.
IT am answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
"A man don't appreciate the power
there is in water till he has had az
much to do with the stock market rs
l have"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Tramps who broke into a Chicago sta
tion house to get q nights sleep had
very little regard for the feelings of the
police who may have shared Dogberry's
objection to associating with improper
characters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Immune.

THE American eagle" said the orator,
knows no fear"
Yes" replied Mr.. Sirius Barker. the
American eagle is mighty lucky. Any
bird that isn't good to eat has a right
to congratulate itself these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Peaceful Malaga.
ON the New York World

From the New York World.
The United States consul at Malaga,
Spain, reports that American safes can
not be sold there because there are no
burglars and few fires. In some OF the
essentials of civilization New York might
learn from this fine Andalusian example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Modern Youngster.

:, you don't believe that Santa
Claus comes all the way from the north
pole?" said the precocious boys father.
Il don't say that 1 don't believe the
story" was the reply: but he'll have
to submit his proofs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

George Bernard Shaw's determination
to keep away from this country means
that life will be considerably easier
for some lecture manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Members of Congress who chide Dis
trict oficials for frankness of speech
should at least be grateful that local
feeling has never led to anybody's being
called "gargoyle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Whether Dr. Cook discovered the north
pole or not 1t will be conceded that he
was agreeable OF personality and a pref
ty good lecturer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Earliness.

Our Christmas shopping for this year
VIII soon be fully done and then
We. may start in to shop with cheer
For Christmas day in Nineteen ten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

The sugar trust magnates will doubtless
arrange to let the lawyers and the ex-
pert accountants struggle with most of
the real Inconvenience of the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

One of the historic events of 1909 Will
he the introduction of the spotlight into
what was previously known as the DARK
continent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Bigger Telescope Needed.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald
Zaccheus Daniel. the young Princeton
student who has discovered three comets,
has q name for prophecy. Perchance he
can pick out a big democratic luminary
for 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Having observed that Uncle Joe can
non Is swinging the gavel with MS lei'
hand, insurgents will look closely TO soc
whether he has an ak in his right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Any man with economy advice on
his mind may as well recognize that
Christmas week is no time for It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Gumdrop Exploration.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Looks as IL DIR. Cook had wasted his
gumdrops on the arctic air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Carrie Nation has been declining oners
of marriage. It is hoped that Carrie Will
not drive some poor fellow to drink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

About the only proposition on when
Zelaya and some of our own statesmf"
agree is that republics are ungrate1uA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

The ideal Christmas 1s too green TOT
the need of a snow shovel ana not green
enough to require lawn mower:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Castro's career seems something Of a
success compared to that of Zeiaya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

eE1n order to aveia dslsys On account
- personal absence letters 20 tn
Star should not be addressed TO any
Individual connected With the o8os. eut
simply to THE STA1, or 70 the D1isos1a1
or Business Department. according -
tenor or purpose.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-14

sists of a blue and brown quartz
showing iron oxides and is very sim
liar to the formation in the Colorado
mines where sylvanite is found. The
ore is base and does not pan.
.'On the Rock of Ages claim, owned
by myself asd associates, a ten-foot
hole has been sunk. In the bottom
there is a two-foot ledge which gives
return of $4O.56. At the surface
the values only run so cents in gold
to the ton. On the Rock of Ages No.
1, an adjoining claim, good showings
are also being had. At the grass
roots an assay of $4.S5 was obtained.
At a depth of five feet the values run
$1O.O5 and at eight feet $21.96,
showing a good increase as depth is
attained. Float has been found
which carries values to the tune of
$75."
Mr.. Burns is very enthusiastic over
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-14
BIG EXCITEMENT
near LOVELOCK
NEW ELDORADO is DISCOVERED
NEAR THE TOWN LIMITS;
RUSH TO STRIKE.

LOVELOCK, April 13.-Not for
many months has Lovelock been so
wrought up over mining excitement
as it has for the past ten days and by
the hurry andtbustle of the prospect
ors, merchants and all classes of men
in their eagerness to reach the new
diggings, one is reminded Of the
early day prosperity. All during last
week the livery stables and auto driv-
ers did a thriving business carrying
parties to and from the new strike.
The new find is located in the low
range of mountains about six miles
southwest of Lovelock and from re-
ports received by some of the return
ing pilgrims the section gives promise
of opening into one of merit.
Some four months ago P. M. Burns,
a former Colorado mining operator
and prospector, visited the section
and commenced systematic course
of prospecting. He kept his own
counsel and said nothing of his op-
erations Some ten days ago, how
ever, it was noised about that big
strike had been made and in a short
time the big rush was on and at pres
ent there are more than hundred To-
cations. A newspaper representative
visited Mr.. Burns property yesterday
and when asked about the new sec
ton he said:
1.-The district thus far shows an
area of about five miles square. The
country is interlaced with numerous
big lodges which outcrop quite prom
inently. There is system of lodges
running north and south and sys-
tenn running east and west thereby
forming many functions.
THE veins are contact veins, lying
between granite and blue lime. The
lodges are very strong, varying in
width from two to twelve feet and the
work thus far shows perfect and
smooth walls The vein matter con-