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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10


You have noticed that the best
lawyers have never been admitted to
the bar. They stand around on the
street corners and discuss every inn
portant case that is In court or in the
newspapers. The best statesmen are
the fellows who have never been
elected to an office and never will
be. They also stand around on the
street and argue their heads off about
the tariff and other state questions.
They know all about the cotton
schedules and the duty on pig lead
and every other item in the tariff
schedule. They know how Uncle
sam could wipe out the deficit in the
postal department. They know ev-
erything. The best base bell nm-
plres are always in the grandstand.
They howl about and dispute every
decision the real umpire makes. But
YOU never hear OF them being called
mon to officiate in a real game. The
greatest nnanclers SIC about on The
streets and white the corners off
Of dry goods boxes. They know
where this man made q mistake and
where TIE town banker Is sOlns
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
TUBERCULOSIS IN THE PRISON
Per Cent. of Suffering 10 Enormous
and There Seems but One
Remedy.

From several investigations that
have been made by the National AS
sociation for the Study and Proven
ton of tuberculosis 1t Is estimated
that on an average about Is per
cent of the prison population OF the
country Is afflicted with tuberculosis.
On this basis, out of the $4,000 prison
ers housed in the penal institutions
of the United States at any given
time, no less than 10000 are infected
with the disease. If the Philippine
islands and other insular possessions
were taken into consideration the
number would be much larger. Some
of the prisons of Pennsylvania. Kan
sas and Ohio show such shocking con-
ditions with reference to tuberculosis
that many wardens admit that these
places of detention are death traps.
Similar conditions could be found In
almost every state. and in the major
ity of cases the only sure remedy is
the destruction Of the old buildings
and the erection of new ones.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
HOSTESS HAD TO OWN UP
Domestic Secret Disclosed When the
Guests Could Not Be Served
With Pie.

She was a woman of resource and
ability and when her husband arrived
for dinner with an unexpected guest
she thought she had devised a way
to meet the fact that she had but one
piece of pie in the house and had In
tended her husband should have that
She instructed him that when she
sent to the kitchen for dessert he was
to say he could not possibly eat any
more than he had eaten and then the
pie could be brought to her guest
without his surmising that there wa
but one piece in the house.
This. might have worked out all
right II the pie had not been so ex-
ceedingly good and her husband had
not known this because he had 1t for
dinner the day before.
When the maid cleared away the
dinner dishes the master Of the house
said he had no room for dessert.
The guest said he felt the same way
Then, when the master thought it was
safe to do so, he changed his mind
and said after all he guessed he would
taxe dessert. The pie was brought
When 1t was half eaten the guest
said 1t looked so good he thought he
too, would indulge.
mo, you won't" said the hostess
and she told the tale of the pie.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Try This, This Summer.

Tho very next time you're hot, tired
or thirsty, step up to soda fountain
and get glass of Coca-Cola. 1t will
cool you OF, relieve your bodily and
mental fatigue and quench your thirst
delightfully."-. At soda fountains or
carbonated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Delicious, refreshing and wholesome.
Send to the Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta,
Ca, for their free booklet The Truth
About Coca-Cola." Tells what Coca.
Cola is and why it is so delicious. re-
freshing and thirst-quenching And
send &c stamp for the Coca Cola Base.
ball Record Book for 1910-containa
the famous poem Casey At The Bat,
records. schedules for both leagues
and other valuable baseball informs
tion compiled by authoritieA
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

indeed all that promised
shall be carried
Those who
and bred
the Rockefeller children simple living
college by private tutors and to Brown university
of him
institutions Of
of denomna
Rockefeller
given pleasures.
Nelson W. Adch of Rhode Island
to Mr. and Rockefeller. -
director
fellow He has advised means
things that have
ass morals
nothing original
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Doll House Library.

A search for a child's short story.
"The Griffin and the Minor Canon"
in a volume all by itself revealed to. a
persistent city shopper the thought
and money that are expended On the
furnishing of dolls houses. Book
stores had not the story in a single
volume, but in a department store
one young woman interviewed had re-
Gently been transferred from the toy
department and was able to contribute
a helpful hint.
Il think" she said, "you can find 1t
in one of the dolls houses downstairs" :"
Curiosity had by that time become
a sauce to literature, so the shopper
hurried downstairs to inspect the doll
houses. Three of the most expensive
houses contained libraries consisting
Of a score of diminutive books and
each book contained child's story
complete. One of them was "The
Griffin and the Minor Canon"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
SIMPLE Statement OF FACT
Mr.. johnson Unable to See Where IN
Any Way He Had "Put His
Foot in It."

1t is common to deplOre the lack OF
humor in a person Yet the very
want of it may save a certain amount
of embarrassment, as was the case
on a certain occasion with President
johnson. He was one day." says a
writer in Harper's Magazine. visit
ing my mother, and a friend. Mrs.
Knox, a widow, came in. She had
known Mr.. johnson some years be-
fore, when he was member OF the
legislature but they had not met since
then.
After mutual recognition, Mr..
Johnson said: How is Mr. Knox? /
have not seen him lately
"'He has been dead six years. said
Mrs. Knox.
81 thought l hadn't seen him on
the street. said Mr.. johnson.
when Mrs. Knox left, my mother
said, laughing: That was funny mis-
take of yours about Mr.. Knox
"What mistake did l make? said
Johnson. I said hadn't seen him on
the street, and l hadn't"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
LEG A MASS OF HUM0R

About seven years ago a small
abrasion appeared on my right leg
Just above my ankle. It irritated me
SO that l began to scratch 1t, and 1t
began to spread until my leg from my
ankle to the knee was one solid scale
like scab. The irritation was always
worse at night and would not allow
me to sleep. or my wife either, and 1t
was completely undermining our
health. lost fifty pounds in weight
and was almost out Of my mind with
pain and chagrin as no matter where
the irritation came, at work, on the
street or in the presence Of company.
I would have to scratch it until I had
the blood running down into my shoe.
l simply cannot describe my suffer-
ing during those seven years. The
pain, modification, loss of sleep, both
to myself and wife is simply inde-
scribable on paper and one has to ex-
perience it to know what it is.
Il tried all kinds of doctors and rem
edies but l might as well have thrown
my money down sewer. They would
dry up for little while and NIL me
with hope only to break out again just
as bad II not worse. I had given up
hope of ever being cured when I was
induced by my wife to give the Cuti-
cura Remedies a trial. After taking
the Cuticura Remedies for a little
while I began to see a change, and
after taking a dozen bottles of Cuti-
cura Resolvent in conjunction with
the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint-
ment, the trouble had entirely disap-
peared and my leg was as fine as the
day I was born. Now after lapse OF
six months with no signs Of a. recur-
renee I feel perfectly safe In extend
ing to you my heartfelt thanks for the
good the Cuticura Remedies have done
for me. 1 shall always recommend
them to my friends. w. H. White.
312 E. Cabot St., Philadelphia, Pa, Feb.
4 and Apr. 13, 1909"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
A Bernhardt Trick,

Nine. Sarah Bernhard, who is sup
posed to be something Of an artist as
well as an actress, was recently called
upon in one CT her marvellous crea-
tions to enact the role of sculptor,
and to model a certain bust in view OF
the audience. This fairly electrified
the critics. but when going into rhap-
sodies over the technical skill In han
ding the clay which Nine. Bernhardt
exhibited they showed that they knew
little of the artistic tricks OF actors
and actresses, as matter Of fact, she
does nothing of the kind. The bust
is modelled and baked, and over 1t Is
placed damp clay of the same color.
This the talented actress merely pulls
of, exposing the beautifully modelled
head underneath.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Keeping IL Dry.

An old woman of wealthy New
Jersey family was going visiting. The
coachman, who had not been in this
country long. had just been equipped
hat. Before they had gone far 1t be-
gan to sprinkle, and the old woman
told the coachman to fasten down the
side curtains Of the wagonette.
He drove up to hitching post be-
side the road and, dismounting, hung
his new hat on the post, and began to
fasten the curtains.
The old woman noticed his bare head
and asked him where his hat was.
"Oi took 1t of me head, mum. so as
it wouldn't get wet" the coachman re-
piled.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Another Tradition Exploded.

Two Englishmen were resting at the
RED Horse Inn at Stratford-on-Avon.
One of them discovered print pic,
turing a low tumbling building under.
meath which was printed: "The House
in Which Shakespeare Was Born D
Turning to his friend In mild surprise
he pointed to the print. His friend ex'
hibited equal surprise, and called q
waiter. who assured them of the &C.
curacy of the inscription.
"'Pon my word" said the observ
ing Englishman, shaking his head du
biously, II thought he was born in a
manger!"-Success Magazine.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19


of
subjects his
liable
with cardinal the
all his
Interview which politics
family When the family
persuaded
a
must in he
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

railroad affairs the cost OF
new
physically a boshy emotional
his fighting spirit
admits that he Is amo
learning and ne does
good friend to the
states educational institutions appreciates education
legislature
remained
Stubs hired good takers
had Subbs
letter. he
meant
thing"
railroad
passed
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Quotation Marks.

Senator Beveridge. in an after
dinner speech in Cleveland, said of q
corrupt politician:
"The mans excuse is as absurd az
the excuse that certain minister Of.
fered on being convicted Of plagiar'
ism.
Brethren said this minister. II
is true that I occasionally borrow for
my sermons, but I always acknowl-
edge the fact in the pulpit by raising
two fingers at the beginning and two
at the end of the borrowed matter.
thus indicating that 1t Is quoted"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Quaint Table Manners.

Jerome 8. McWade, the Duluth mil
lionaire, talked at dinner about the
delights of a backwoods vacation.
Il go to a quaint backwoods village
every summer" he said, land number
less are the quaint people l meet
there.
"Old Boucher, for instance. the jan
itor of the village church, is most
amusing with his quaint ways. ! had
old Boucher to lunch one day, and
the cold lobster was served with q
mayonnaise sauce. When my servant
offered this sauce to Boucher, the old
man stuck his knife In it, took up q
little on the blade, tasted 1t, then
shook his head and said:
Don't choose none.'"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
A FIttlnu DESIGN.

T want an estimate on 10000 letter
heads" said the professional-looking
man with the silk hat,
ANY special design" asked the en-.
graver.
"Yes, SIR" replied the caller. I'm
the upper left-hand corner l want a
catchy cut of Patrick Henry making
his memorable speech, and In dis
tinct letters. under the cut, his soul
inspiring words. Give me liberty or
give me death You see," he added.
handing a card to the engraver. I'm
a divorce lawyer, and want some.
thing fitting"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Ono Side Enough.

Senator William Alden Smith tells
of an Irish justice of the peace out
In Michigan. In trial the evidence
was all in and the plaintiffs attorney
had made a long and very eloquent
argument, when the lawyer acting for
the defense arose.
What are you doing?" asked the
Justice, as the lawyer began.
Going to present our side of the
case"
'T don't want to hear both sides ar
gued. 1t has a tindency to confuse
the coort" rt"-Washipgtonian
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
A New Version.

Lawyers have a peculiar system of
abbreviation. such words as trustees.
executors being cut down to trees,
exors, and admors. This practise led
to an amusing slip on the part of a
solicitor. who, somewhat late in life.
abandoned his profession and entered
the church. A few Sundays after his
ordination he startled his congrega-
ton while reading the lesson by deliv-
ering one of the passages as follows:
Il see men as trustees walking"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

tors who treated me diagnosed my
case as paralysis and said they could
do nothing more for me. AS last
resort, l began using Doan's Kidney
Pills and was permanently cured. l
am stronger than before In years"
Remember the name-Doans.
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N, Y,
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
And They Wondered!

Judge Nicholas Longworth, who used
to sit on Ohio's supreme bench, looked
grave, and a neighbor. in
recognition of his facial depression.
named pet owl Judge Longworth.' -
It was the very next day that an ex-
cited maid broke up his wife's garden
party. "Oh, madam" said she. Ma.
dam! Judge Longworth has laid an
egg"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Opinions Aired.

OpInionS AiTeo.
Were the commencement exercises
interesting?"
Very. The time was divided be-
tween advice from public men on the
selection Of career and suggestions
from graduates on how to run the
government"
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Roofing.

Galvanized Iron Corrugated and Crimp
Of best quality for barns, sheds, chicken
houses and residences.-F'ire and water
proof, needs no paint. takes care Of itself.
lengths. s to IL feet. Full weight goods.
Send this ad with order. Pidgeon-Th
Iron Co.. '"The Roofing Folks" "a. IS N.
"a ST., Memphis, Tenn.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
CARDINAL GIBBONS AT 76

James, Cardinal Gibbons, who recently cele-
brated the seventysixth anniversary of mis- birth.
is noted among churchmen and is head Of the Ro-
man Catholic hierarchy in the United States.
He born in Baltimore, but at an early age
was taken by his parents to their former home
in Ireland where his education began Upon
returning to the United States he lived for a
while In New Orleans. He studied first at St.
Charles college and later at st. Marys seminary
in Baltimore and in 1861 he was ordained to the
priesthood. In a short time he made private
secretary to Archbishop Spalding and chancellor
of the archdiocese. In 1863 he was raised to the
episcopate and in 1877 was created coadjutor
archbishop of Baltimore. A few months later he
cucceadad IN he coo apd nm Iuna 2O 1246 ho
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

j SUn6T6U CeTIIDfy
with backaches. head
aches, nervous and
dizzy spells. The
XII d ney secretions
were unnatural and
gave me great trou-
BILE. One day l sud-
denly fell to the
floor. where I lay for
a long time uncon-
aniona Throa doc.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
WILL GIVE AWAY MILLIONS

With the announcement that John d. Rookie
feller. Jr., has resigned from the directorate of
the Standard Oil company and has relinquished
other large business interests to assume charge
of the work of giving away his fathers vast for
tune. new public interest in this young man has
arisen. Now thirty-three years old. he has been
looked upon for many years as the heir apparent
Of the elder Rockefellers habits Of acquisitive-
ness and frugalty. His talks to his Sunday
school class have been keenly watched and re-
ported in the newspapers. and their tone has
been considered, by good part Of The public at
least, that Of unctuous, selfsatisded piety But
now everything is changed both the father and
the son arc preparing to demonstrate their belief
that faith without works void md tho uroz,.a
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Iurder!

One gets e b. highway msa-Isn
of thousands By Bad Bospsls-Ne ~
fsrsnes. Coastpat;oa and dsad ~
make The whole system saek-Evsiy.
body knows sit-CASCARE1SsssuhAs-
cuys Bowel and Liver troablss b 49,
doing patms's work until yea ct WI
hilEons use CASCARETS Lie Ssvorl
CAsCARETS roc Q bog for Q weekt
treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller
IN the world. Million boxes Q moath
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
Game,

The Creditor-Will you pay this bill
now, or never?
The Debtor-Mighty nice Of you to
give me my choice. old scout. I
choose never.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
6lest Be NOTHING.

Wife-The doctor writes that in
view of our poor circumstances he
will not present his bill Immediately.
Artist-We are lucky that our cir
cumstances are no better; II they
were, we might have to pay at once!
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

Didn't Want His Chewed.
Bill-Don't you like to see dog
chewing a bone?
Jill-Yes, II it's not one of my own.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
THEIR IDEAS.

First Woman-A smart woman can
fool q man all his life.
Second Woman-And a smart man
can only fool a woman until she finds
II out
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

The secret of life is not to do what
one likes, but to try to like that which
one has to do; and one does like it
in timed. M. Craik.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
WEBS A JAP WAR ADMIRAL

Miss Florence NJ Roche. the only daughter OF
the late James jeffrey Roche. tie famous poet
and author. was recently married in Boston to
Read Admiral Henry Walton Grinell, formerly
the Yankee admiral" Of the Japanese navy. and
they are now touring Europe. They have been
friends for years The admiral was a friend of
the young womans father while he was editor
OF the Pilot During last winter the two we're
brought together great deal at ST. Augustine
and their long friendship strengthened by con.
slant association. led to their engagement
Miss Roche is about 25 years old and has lived
in Boston virtually all her life up to the time that
her father was appointed consul to Genoa nv
President Roosevelt in 1905, when she gave mn
her work and Joined him. Mr.. Roche die6 tuo
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UR The z SYSTEM N7,[ -
CHILL TONIC; You know what you are tshing.
showing IL is simply Quinipe and Iron in q taste
less form. The Quinlne drives out the malaria
and the Iron builds up the system. Sold ~ al
dealers for 50 years Price % oeutA
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
GOVERNOR STUBBS Of KANSAS

Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs. who was re-
nominated at the Republican primaries OF the
state. has had a short career in politics, compared
with most leaders 1t is only seven years since
he began to interest himself at all actively IN
public affairs and now the governors ambition is
to succeed Senator Charles Curtis. whose term
expires in March. 1913. and whose successor VIII
be chosen two years hence.
Stubbs is red headed like that other insurgent
leader OF Kansas Republicans. Victor Murdock
Red hair means energy. Oddly enough. he comes
of Quaker stock. His parents who lived in Rich
mond, Ind, when he was born. were very poor.
Now ffty-two years old, the governor is wealthy
as a result Of many years of hard work as con-
tractor mostly in railroad building. Thus he has
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For orchildren teething softens the gums reduces IN
0ammation, ,Allays palm, cures wind collie sc botsl
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

Good intentions are always hot
stuff; that is why they are used fol
paving material in a certain locality
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

Better a nagless wife than a horse
less carriage.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
More Likely.

II is said that the Nicaraguans
would rather fight than eat.
But don't jump at the conclusion
that this is an indication of great
courage.
1t may mean poor cooking
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

He is a good time-saver that finds
out the fittest opportunity for every
action.-Thomas Fuller.
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

TEN YEARS OF SUFFERING.
eestOred at Last to Perfect Health
by DOan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs. Narcissa Waggoner, Carter
VILE, ILL.,. says: For over ten years
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19

DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets first put up 20 years
ago. They regulate and invgorate stomach liver
and bowels Sugar-coated Tiny Rranulea
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19


and o he o ~e0
before the
in
board He the
and remained in ts
Tensas gazette., 1910-08-19
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy foI
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-17

+ actions Call on Commissioner Of
Insurance and Are Directed
What TO Do.

Finding it impossible to conduct
the business OF their company because
of dissenting factions. representatives
of the Supreme Grand Council OF the
Sons and Daughters OF the Improved
Order OF St. Luke. largo colored
benefit society Of this city. called at
the State insurance bureau Monday
morning With their troubles, and laid
their case before Deputy Commits
argument the deputy
rendered a decision which sent every
one away rejoicing.
The factions came into existence.
It was shown. about two months ago
when members of the grand council
adopted resolution dissolving the
grand lodge. and authorizing the pay
ment 1T its proportional assets to all
who wished To get out Those TAXING
advantage OF the resolution organized
the Improved Order Of Shepherds and
Daughters of bethlehem. SOME OF
them got their money: others did not.
but paid additional dues into the
treasury of the original order, to
which they in consequence still be-
longed
II nmittee appointed to adjust
matters and make payments set no
time limit as to when dissenting
members Of the old organization could
withdraw. and great confusion has re-
suited
By the decision OF Captain Brenna-
min the committee Is to meet az soon
as practicable and set this time limit,
All who have not received their
money are to be considered as MEM
beers OF the parent society and shall
receive their just proportion OF Its
divided assets, which are to be dis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-17

Ashland

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
ASHLAND. VA. Oct. l1.-Mrs Rich
ard T. Lewis. of Raleigh. y. G.. who
has been attending the Episcopal Con
vention in Cincinnati. will stop In Ash
land en- route to her home. To be the
guest If her son. DIR /. r. Lewis.
Master Hunter Dunn. Of Gordons-
willie Is the guest of his grandmothar,
Mrs. Joshua Hunter.
Mrs. Charles F. Potts has returned
freIn Cincinnati. where she attended
tire convention Of III. Episcopal
Church
Miss Julia weisiger is spending the
weekend with AIRS. J, +. Fox at Ches
ter. Va.
Miss Comb Bridges is visiting
friends in Richmond.
At the last meeting OF the Young
Ladies' Literary Club the subject
chosen for the year was ''The shores
of the Mediterranean" Miss Blanton
read delightful paper on The Natu-
raj and Physical Conditions of the
Mediterranean and the Countries Ror-
dertng Upon It" Miss Caroline Mid
yette's paper on Port Said and the
suez Canal was very interesting. Miss
Epic Blackwell led the discussion on
current events.
The first german of the season given
by the Ashland Cotillion Club was
danced in the Auditorium Friday
evening. Music was furnished by a
Richmond orchestra. MIR. Frank Cox
led. Introducing many beautiful fig
ures. The chaperones were Mesdames
Ware. Shepherd. Addison and Hart
sock. the DANCERS Misses Marion
Briggs, Hughes Wheary. Chewing.
Watkins and Frances Briggs. Of Rich
nond: Nina Wyiey. Tucker. Ware.
Cardweil. Augusta Nixon, Annie Ma
con Potts, Emma Lee Prtddy, Blakcy,
Thurston, Page Nixon. WeisiEer.
Messrs. tsuber. Hughes. Omohundro.
Cox. Hartsook. Voolfolk. Addison.
Priddy. Leake. Ellis. Hunter. Rice,
Sydnor White. Wright and DIR. Hart.