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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-30
"Our Own Reporter. -

L e NEVER interviewed me. Mr.
1 made use of no such language
DR.. Cook.
That statement was his own.-Mr.
Peary.
l told him no such thing.-Dr. Cook.
1 said right to the contrary.-Mr. Whit
ney.
l told such tale.-Captain Bartlett
He couldn't say "beans" in my Ian
guage, and vet he printed a two-column
interview with me.-Eskimo Jim.
l told him ! went to the Pole with
Cook, and yet he prints it that l went
with Smith.-Eskimo Pete.
/ never said that I went to Etah to pick
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Your reporter mistaken. l said
'ingloo'' and not 'googoo." There is a DIFF
Misunderstanding.
l did not say Fields of drifting clover, y
but fields of drifting ice." They should
not be confused.-Cook.
Just a trifiing error, but please correct.
l did not say reached the 900th parallel,
but the 9Oth.-Peary.
What ais Our own Reporter" Moth
ing. He's all right!
ABOUT THE SIZE OF IT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-30
SHOULD KEEP IT.

Niggs-'A man, like razor, must have
some temper to be any good at ALL
Naggs-"Yes, temper is a good thing to
have, but a very bad thing to LOSE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-30

ABOUT THE SIZE OF IT.
Vinegar never catches fies,"
So the proverb maker wrote,
And the sugarless candidate
Oft fails to catch the vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Prof. H. A. Howell, OF Havana, Cuba,
Recommends ChamberIain's
N0mOh Tpav,,oH

las iong ago as l can remember
my mother was faithful user and
friend of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy, but neer in my life have l
realized its true value until now"
writes Pref. H. A. Howell, of How
ellis A merican School, Havana,
Cuba. ION the night of February
Srd our baby was taken sick with a
very severe cold; the next day was
worse and the following night his
condition was desperate. He could
not lie down and 1t was necessary to
have him in the arms every moment.
Even then his breathing was diff.
cult. / did not think he would live
until morning. At last l thought of
my mothers remedy, Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, which we gave, and
1t afforded prompt relief, and now
three days later, he has fully recov-
cred. Under the circumstances
would not hesitate moment in say
ing that Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, and that only, saved the life Of
our dear little boy" For sale by all
druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
MRS. J. w. BAKER WRITES OF
THE CHANGES IN ABILENE

Mrs. J. w. Baker, who accompan-
led Mrs. L. G. Humbarger on her
journey to Kansas and has been stay
ing here since, writes to the Aber-
deem; WASH, Press, her home paper,
In an entertaining manner Of the
conditions as they are prevailing In
Abilene. The letter is under date OF
January 3, and is as follows: After
leaving Aberdeen, December 10, and
reaching Abilene on the 14th, was
very much surprised to find such
beautiful weather. In the three
weeks past the sun has shone bright
ly every day. The roads through the
country are solid and fine for auto
riding. had an auto ride through
the country and noticed hundreds Of
hay and alfalfa stacks standing ready
to be fed out when winter comes.
Growing wheat looks fine and some
of the alfalfa has been cut three
times.
within three miles of town i'm
proved farms cannot be bought for
$3.50 an acre.
abilene has $500 inhabitants,
and Is a handsome town. Thirty |
trains daily pass through 1t, over its
three roads, the Union Pacific, Santa
Fe and Rock Island. Thirty or more
automobiles spin through its fine
streets.
"There are four banks ond twelve
churches, and lots on some Of the
streets are selling for 5000
apiece.
"Slnce my visit here two years ago,
there have been many improvements.
Sitting in my room, with no fire
needed, and the lovely sunshine COM
Ing in, l have lots of sympathy for
Aberdeen people who live where the
wind blows 40 miles an hour, and ,
have to brace themselves, and with
heir umbrellas turning downside up
o please the carrier. have lived ,
here four years, so know something
II the climate" {
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
THEIR SHIP HAS COME in.
Former Abileneites Have Big For
tune in Sight.

Mrs. A. w. Rice has received from
California friends papers containing
the item regarding the Rabbit and
Hansbrough families which lived here
in the SOS and were well known to
all oldtimers: The sinking of a ship
engaged in the West Indian trade
100 years ago by French man-of-
war, the securing of idemnity by the
United States, and the passing of a
rider In this years omnibus bill by
Congress, providing for the payment
of some similar claims, brought
fortune to Mrs. P. ]. Rabbit, a SAG
Francisco woman, and four other
heirs of Capt. Miller, a trader of the
days of 1900, whose ship was de-
strOyed and whose cargo of tobacco
and other tropical products was con-
flscated.
"The claim of Mrs. Rabbits fam
lily has been proved up many years.
but has been waiting its claim
among many other similar obligations
Of the government. 1t took fight of
forty years in Washington to secure
Justice for the private owners of the
ships sunk during the early years of
1900 by the French. President Nc
Kinley, during his first term, signed
the bill that made possible the grad
ual paying off Of the claims. II the
paid interest on such
claims the members of the family
would all be millionaires.
"The other heirs who have claims
equal to Mrs. Rabbits are w. A.
marlborough of San Bernardino,
Alec Hansborough of Kansas City,
Mrs. G. G. Nunnelly Of Dallas Tes.,
mother of Mrs. e. B. Rathbun, a
prominent local G. A. r. woman. and
drs. Lucy Jacques Of Pueblo, Colo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
TELLS YOU HOW.
To Make the Best Remedy Right at
Home.

To make up enough of the "Dande-
lion treatment" which is claimed to
be relieving nearly every sufferer
who uses 1t for backache, kidney,
complaint, sore weak bladder and
rheumatism; get from any good pre-
scription pharmacy one-half ounce
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce
Compound Kargon and three ounces
Compound Syrup Of Sarsaparilla.
shake well in a bottle and take In
teaspoonful doses after each meal
and again at bedtime.
Those who have tried it claim that
1t acts gently but thoroughly on the
kidneys, relieving backache and blad-
der trouble and urinary difficulties
before you realize it. Many cases OF
are known to have been
relieved within few days, the pain
and swelling diminishing with each
dose.
This simple recipe is said to
strengthen and cleanse the elimina-
tive tissues of the Kidneys so that
they can filter and strain from the
blood and system the poisons, acids
and waste matter. which cause not
only Rheumatism, but numerous
other diseases. Every man or woman
here who feels that their kidneys are
not healthy and active, or who SUI
ters from any urinary trouble what
over, should not hesitate to make up
his mixture, as it is certain to DO
much good, and may save you from
much misery and suffering after
While.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
"A GOOD MAN AT REST.
Samuel Freeman Was States Oldest
Sunday School Scholar.


[From Fridays Daily.1
Samuel Freeman who died last
night, was the Oldest Sunday school
scholar in the state and had been an
attendant Of the Sunday school for IS
years. Up to few weeks ago he rode
horseback four miles to the Lutheran
Sunday school every Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held this after
noon at the Lutheran church, Rev.
Fuller Bergstresser officiating. Many
friends attended to show their re-
spect to the memory Of a good man
and worthy citizen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Who,s This A.HItlinr2

The city ought to have anordinance
regulating the speed Of automobiles,
not to hold the home people in check,
but to bring some Of those sallna
and Abilene fellows to their senses.
The way some Of them open up the
throttle as they go through here is
a fright. and 1t is a wonder that
they have not run over some one or
had a collision long before this
Solomon Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
JUDGE PARKER DEAD.
Was Well Known to Old Time Resi-.
dents In Abilene.

The Owego, N. Y, Press says
AFTER suffering from poor health
for nearly two years Hon. Charles
e. Parker died at his home in THU
village. After serving upon the Su.
preme court bench for nineteen
years, Justice Parker retired on &C.
count Of the age limit ON the thirty.
first day Of December, 1905, having
then sat as presiding Justice Of the
Appellate division of this state In
the third department since the first
day of January, 1895. After his re-
tirement Justice Parker rapidly fail
ed in health until three days ago
when he was taken suddenly i'll in
his chambers in this village, where
he went regularly from force Of
habit, and was conveyed to his resi-
dence in an ambulance. He did not
recover total consciousness before
his death"
Judge Parker was associated with
Lebold G. Fisher in their bank here
and made many visits to Abilene in
The SOS. Old timers remember
him. :.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
TRY THE MONEY-BACK CURE
FOR INDIGESTION.

Il
Nine times 10 ten stomach derange-
ments are responsible for Sallow com.
plexion, dull eyes and thin body.
1t is the stomach that supplies
nourishing blood to the muscles, the
nerves, and skin. II the stomach is
healthy, plenty Of nutritious matter
will be absorbed by the blood. II it
is not healthy, the food will ferment,
and undigested. will pass along
through the bowels, furnishing so
little nutritious matter that. the blood
becomes impoverished, and the glow
Of health vanishes.
II you suffer from nervousness,
sick headache, belching Of gas, sour
taste in the mouth, heaviness after
eating, or any other miserable stom-
ach disturbance, you need Mi-o-na,
and the sooner you get it the quicker
you will be healthier and happier.
1t will relieve any distressed stom-
ach condition almost Immediately.
1t will cure II used according to dr.
rections. j. NJ. Gleissner sells 1t for
so cents a large box, and be thinks
enough Of 1t to guarantee 1t to cure
indigestion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Their Books Require Answers TO Long
List Of Questions.

The deputy assessors have begul
their work listing property. A fev
of the things the assessor wants /,
know as he makes his annual round
these days are things that the prop
erty owner rather hates to tell him
but there are a good many thing
that it ought to be a pleasure to tell
Half the assessors time Is taken W
In waiting for the property owner Il
think up some answer to these Ques,
tons, and when the answers are TAX
en- they are probably little better
a rough guess.
The Importance Of having accurate
statistics to turn to the state agri-
cultural department can hardly be
over estimated. The totals are used
for compilation in many important
showings, and yet under the present
method of gathering the figures there
can be no assurance that the re-
turns are accurate.
II the man who has the property
to list and the questions to answer
would give some study to the answers
before the assessor gets around the
work of the assessor would be much
more accurate. The saving in the
assessors time is, of course, a saving
to the property owners.
Here are some of the things the
is required to find out:
Pounds of butter and cheese, in
families, value Of milk sold during
the year to factories; value of milk
sold to other buyers, number of
stands Of bees, number of pounds Of
honey, pounds of wax, value Of poul-
Try and eggs sold during the year,
value of animals fed and slaughtered
,r sold for slaughter, number Of
lorses owned, number Of mules and
uses, milk COWS, other cattle, sheep,
wine. Number that have died during
he year of horses, mules, asses,
mich cows, sheep, swine, number of
logs owned.
Under the enumeration of inhabi-
ants the assessor is required to get
he name of the head of the family,
nd the number of all persons in
luded in the family.
There is a department of gas wells
alling for number of wells and the
ears output.
Under manufactures the list calls
or full particulars as to kind and
mount of raw material used, num-
er of males and number of females
mployed and wages paid, etc.
There is another department call
lg for a full list Of deaf and dumb
lind, idiotic or insane is the town
hip, with full particulars as to age, ,
olor, sex and parentage. )
These facts, as has been stated, are a
Il important. and a little study in :
ivance of the assessors coming will ;
I'VE much time and contribute much
,curacy. q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
DID NOT PAY FOR HIS GRAIN.
Harrington Man Is After A wichlts
Firm.

Harrington, March 12.-Suit for re-
covery has been filed against r. @.
Olson who was In the grain business
at Wichita under the firm name Of
the F. G. Olson Grain company until
last Tuesday. by Charles r. Ely Of
Harrington, for sssb.1O. which It is
claimed is due on a car Of wheat.
Ely alleges that he consigned the
grain to Olson in November. 1908,
and that Olson appropriated the re-
ceipts for his own use.
Mr.. Olson sold out his interest in
Wichita Tuesday and is not in the
city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
For a West Side Chanel.

Some West Siders are circulating
a subscription paper for the pur-
pose of raising funds to build a chap
ell in Highland addition, near the old
west side school house. Already $3.50
has been subscribed and 1t Is ex-
pected to raise at least 5000. There
are about rs children who are unable
to attend Sunday school and this
movement will give them the oppor-
tunity. 1t is a good plan and all
should assist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Tbe LurId GLOW az Doom

was seen In the red face. hands and
body Of the little son Of II. II.
dams, Of Henrietta, Pa. His awful
plight from eczema had, for five
years, defied all remedies and baiIiod
the best doctors, who said the pUis-
oned blood had affected the lungs
and nothing could save him. But"
writes his mother, seven bottles Of
Electric Bitters completely cured
him." For Eruptions, E3znla, Salt
Rheum, Sores and all Blood Disorders
and Rheumatism Electric Bitters Il
supreme. Only soc. Guaranteed by
J. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Mean Death IN RIr ponl.

It was a thrilling experience to
Mrs. Ida soper to face death. For
years a severe lung trouble save me
intense suffering. she writes, "and
several times nearly caused my
death. All remedies failed and doc
tors said I was incurable. Then Dr..
Kings New Discovery brought quick
relief and q cure 50 permanent that
have not been troubled IN twelve
years" Mrs. Soper lives 10 Big Pond,
Pa. II works wonders In Coughs
and Colds, Sore Lungs, Henorrhages,
La Grippe, Asthma, Group, Whoop-
ing Cough and ali Bronchial afee-
slons. soc and 800. Trial bottle
frea Guaranteed b J. n. Gielsmer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Auto Show Is Great,

Those who attended the Automo'
bile Show that is in progress at Kan
sas City this week, report that it is
one of the best that they have ever
attended. Great pains were taken
with the displays, and Convention
hall is filled with fine displays. The
scenes along the Santa Fe trail, which
are painted by a Kansas City COM
pany, and surround the walls Of the
hall, are very good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
No Good e Weather PrOphet.

The goose has proven himself to be
no good as a weather prophet. The
several flocks OF ducks and geese that
few over the fore part of the week
are now returning southwark again.
Heretofore the wild goose has been
regarded as a sure sign of spring.
The Ground Hog has, however. been
glorIously indicated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Orders Disobeyed.

The orders of General Health have
been disobeyed, when you feel under
the weather, weak, tired, irritable
and suffer from headache, c0nstipa-
ton, billousness, etc. The only sure
safe, and permanent cure for this COM
dition Is DR.. CaldwelPs (laxatlve1
Syrup Pepsin. It has gentle action
all its own, superior to that Of pills.
powders, and cartharic waters. Try
1t. Sold by all dealers at soc and
800. Money back II 1t fails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
It Saved His Leg.

"All thought I'd lose my Leg"
writes ]. A. Swenson, Waterfowl,
Wis. Ten years of eczema, that Is
doctors could not cure, had at last
ialu me up. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured 1t sound and WE'LL" In
fallible for Skin Eruptions, Eczema,
Salt Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores,
Burns, Scalds, Cuts and Piles. 25c
at John M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
JOHNSON SAYS IT'S GOOD.
Governor Of Minnesota Endorses TIE
Mortgage Tax BilI.

Gov. John A. Johnson Of Minnesota
telegraphed today to Representative
Case his approval Of the mortgage
tax recording law. Minnesota had
this law and he says IL works well.
Ala o'clock this afternoon no word
had come from Topeka whether Gov.
Stubs had signed or vetoed the bin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
More Improvement.

Harry Lifts has made a great inn
provement to his fine show window
by adding a mirror for back ground
making the show window look
double Its size. Fern Ramsey as
trimmer is showing the new spring
gloves, suits, neckwear and other
novelties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

A clever 25 cent silvered ''No-Drip''
Coffee Strainer Coupon is now put in
each 25c package Of DR.. Shops
Health Coffee. Look for It! Ninety
large cups Of the very finest coffee
Imitation ever made, from one 25c
package. Then besides the satisfac-
ton and flavor Is perfect. Sold by
Belknap & Roemer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Kills wouId.Be slayer.

A merciIess murderer Is Appen-
dicitis with many victims. But DR..
Kings New Life Pills kill It by pre-
vention. They gently stimulate stori-
ach, liver and bowels, preventing
that clogging that invites appen-.
dicitis, curing Constipation, Bilious
ness, Chllls, Malaria, Headache and
Indigestion. 25c at J. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
This Is an Easy Test.

Sprinkle Aliens Foot Ease IN one
shoe and not 10 the other, and notice
the difference. Just the thing to u+t
when rubbers or overshoes becume
necessary, and your shoes seem to
pinch. Sold Everywhere, 25s. Don't
accept any substitute. 44-24
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Abundant Health is assured when
there is good blood in the veins.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine
to make good blood. Begin taking
now. 1t is Just what the system needs
at this time and will do you great
good. sharpens the appetite, stead
les the nerves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
MUST Keen the Roads Clear.

The orders of the rural mail car
ries read that they are not compell-
ed to make trips when the roads are
impossible, and 1t is up to the farm
ers to keep the roads clear. The past
two days have been very hard on the
rural carriers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Beautiful women owe their popu-
larity to perfect health. HOLSTERS
Rock Mountain Tea makes clear,
healthy complexions-red, rosy lips,
bright, laughing eyes-a healthy
system clear through. Tea or Tablets,
S5 cents. Townsend the Druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty d.
gestion, lazy liver and sluggish bow
els. Burdock Blood Bitters streng-
thens stomach, bowels and liver, and
purifles the blood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Braces you up. Makes new life.
Cleans, tones, regulates the bowels.
Makes new blood. Strong, steady
nerves. Healthy system. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is the best
Spring physic, regulates as nothing
else can. IS cents. Townsend the
Druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Farmers Say the Wheat Is Going to
Have Fine Start.

Two Inches more snow fell last
night. Coming on top OF the already
good snowfall II was excellent for the
wheat and farmers look for a fine
growth when warm weather returns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Fnr ga.

s roOmed cottage liz South Second
street, Abilene. Kns. WIN sell cheap
I taken At once. Write Mrs l. A
Chase. Lawionl Okla 2s-ti
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

After a heavy meal, take couple
Of Doan's Regulets, and give your
stomach, liver and bowels the help
they will need. Regulets bring easy,
regular passages of the bowels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18
Cheap Rates to California and the
Northwest, via. the Union
Pacific Railway.

SSAAAS AsoAAWSds Ma
From March first to April SOth.
1909, the Union Pacific will sell colo
niSts tickets at greatly reduced rates
to points In Arizona, British Column
bia, California, Colorado, Idaho,
Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexia
co, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington
and Wyoming. Selling price TO most
points will be $500 For further In
formation call on
s. H. PAUL, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Cockerels for sale from leading
strains. Choice birds reasonable
price. W. H. Hansen, Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. Cures toothache, ear /.
ache, sore throat. Heals cuts, bruises
and scalds. Stops any pain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-03-18

EoR cATARRH Of the nose, throat,
= stomach, bowels and more delicate
organs, be sure tn take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla II 1t is A RADICAL CURE.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-06-10
Departure Of Passenger
Trains at kingStree.

The Atlantic Coast Line railroad
has promulgated the following
schedule, which became effective
Monday, May II, 1909.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-06-10
The news At BENSON.
Matters, Social, Religious. Industrial
and Personal, Briefly Chr0niCIed.

Benson, June 7:-The third quar-
terly conference of this district was
held at Cedar Swamp church on last
Saturday and Sunday. Presiding FL
der J E Carlisle was present and de-
livered each day very forceful and
instructive sermon.
Mr. and Mrs n ID i.esesne, with
Mauldin, Marion and little Miss
Marguerite, spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting relatives here.
"Nabor" is one of our Cedar Swamp
boys and his host of friends are al
ways delighted to to see him.
Miss Louise McGilI has returned
from visit to Florence.
Miss Annie Phillips has returned
home from a visit to friends in Sum-
ter and Manning, to the delight of
her many admirers.
Msss Helen Scott of Kingstree is
visiting in this vicinity.
The Farmers Union met ]
Friday and decided to give a
picnic on Saturday, July 3. Eve
body remember the day and e
with your baskets heavy lad A
very enjoyable occasion sci'
pated.
Mrs V W Graham, who has been
on an extended visit to relatives in
Columbia, returned home this week.
Prof Samuel A Mccullough is
home for a rest-up from the arduous
duties of the school room.
We are sorry to learn of the ILL.,
ness of Mr. Rob Bell and hope for
him a speedy recovery. Mr. Bell had
the misfortune week or so ago tt
have eighty acres of cotton entirely
destroyed by a hail storm, the like
has not occurred near here in the las'
fifteen years.
This section can safely boast OF
fine corn and tobacco crops.
YVES