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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14
THURSDAY. APRIL IA. 1910.
TAFT's SPEECH.

President Taft, in his speech to the
Republican clubs In Washington Sat
urday night, said: 1.-THE time haa
come for doing and voting and pass
ing the measures which have been
placed before congress. After con-
gress has adjourned the Republican
party will have formed Its lines
attack. Then will 1t be furnished
with the weapons with which we are
going in to the next contest; Tonight
we are reading nobody out Oh tne
Republican party. We want all In
the ranks and all have the opportun'
ity to establish their claims to Re
publicanism by that which they shaiI
do in both houses Of congress In
helping to enact the legislation before
them. by their fruits ye shall
know them"
Mr.. Taft was speaking not 80 much
"a president Of the United States Of
in his capacity as titular leader Of
the Republican party. He SPOKE
with more than usual vehemence anc
his remarks were greeted with roar
Of cheers. 1t was not a keynote
speech. That will come after con
gress adjourns, when, as Taft DC
clared, "Whe shall have redeemed
our pledges"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14
Observation-Disclosures.

Last evening at Z o'clock at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Howard
ON East Seventh street occurred the
wedding Of Miss Louella Rudolph and
Mr., VIM. NJ. Hollenbeck, Rev. Dr.
Blayney performing the ceremony
Only the relatives and few intimate
friends being present. The wedding
march was played by MIRA H. L.
Humphrey and Miss Weber sang
BECAUSE" A delicious wedding sup
per was served. The presents were
numerous ana beautiful. Miss Ru'
dolph is a niece of Mr.. and Mrs. j. X
Burton and has practically lived al
her life in Abilene. She is one o.
the city's finest young ladies ant
has endeared herself to all by ne
sweet, modest ways and womanl!
character. The best wishes Of al
Abilene will follow her to the new
home.
Mr.. Hollenbeck is business maj
of HAYS and is spoken of with tb
highest praise by those who kh y
, him. The happy couple left on tn
evening train for Hays where the
will be at home to their many fri'i.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14
nENaoCRATS FOR STUBBS.

Governor Stubs in his efforts 70
rally to his support the political mai
contents Of all parties and factions
in Kansas seems to have brought
down upon his head an avalanche OF
embarrassment. Enlisting In the
ranks Of the governors retainers are
some men who might well be spared
w. H. Ryan. manager OF the late
Colonel Harris campaign for gov
ernor. is one of them. Mr.. Ryan ID
4 recent open LETTER advises inc
Democrats Of Kansas to vote LOT
stubbs in the ground that he, stubbs'
represents Democratic policies.
Governor Stubs still claims to be
a Republican, although he is OIL the
reservation politically. Is some re-
suects his personal ambition has leo
him to espouse ideas that are too
strong even for the insurgents
who have demonstrated their ability
and willingness to swallow almost
ANYTHING, says the Kansas City Jour
nal. But when a dyed-in-the-wooi
Democrat comes out sQuarely LOT
Stubs because he represents Demo
cratic policies it makes a pretty
strong dose for those Of his followers
who still maintain that they are Re
publicans.
Mr.. Ryas protests that he is not
"sore," yet he deplores the fact tna'
the Democrats Of Kansas have
ticket in the field. He cannot under
stand why Democrats do not frankly
accent Stubs and his potpourri oil
bolltlcal nostrums, especially as there
isn't a ghost Of show for the Demo
cratic state ticket next fall anyway
With Ryan and his friends raOldl'
"insurgent' and fighting for stupoi
It will be impossible to reunite the
Democratic party and secure effective
organization between the day OF the
nominating primaries and the eiec
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14

Mrs Baker, $500 per month
Checked accounts of county clerk and
adjourned to meet Wednesday, March 3,
1910 at a. m.
Wednesday, March 9, 1910.
Board met Wednesday, March 9th and
went to inspect road on county line bor-
dering Fragrant Hill township, returning
at lis p. m.
Audited and allowed bills against the
county and adjourned 10 meet Thursday,
March TO- 1910 at a. M.
Thursday, March 10, 1910.
Board met Thursday March 10, 1910.
B. D. Fry and C. W. Peterson being
present.
c. W. Peterson was chosen chairman
pro tenn.
Discussed matters pertaining to the
welfare of the county and adjourned sine
die.
Attest:
H. w. KING,
County Clerk. -
G. w. PETERSON,
Chairman Pro Tenn.
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(First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector April IA, 1900
PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of County Commission
ers of Dickinson County, State Of
Kansas, at their regular meeting
March 7th to 10th, 1910.
Monday, March z, 1910


The Board Of County Commissioners
met according to law, all being present.
On motion the resignation OF George
Hay. as Clerk of Ridge township, was
accepted and A. Murray was appointed
Board ordered refund on $500 per
sonal property in Lincoln township
amounting to 1921, said property being
a assessed to Carter Bros. in Garfield town.
shin. school district No. rs.
Board ordered refund to Agnes Smlth
on $500. 90 erroneous assessment IN schooi
district No. 80, Liberty township;
Minutes of last meeting were read ana
The Kickheifer road petition was, laid
over until the next meeting In April.
Adjourned to meet Tuesday March g.
1910, at a. m.
Tuesday, March 8, 1910.
Board met as per adjournment all
present. ,,,,- ...,.,,,. .ha
county.
Mrs E. LawtOn, $500 per month
+ Tayior, $500 per month.
Mrs ID l.. Cloud, 5000 per month.
70. Elwick, $500 per month.
Mrs Geo, SWick, $1,000 per month
TiIiie Seaman, $500 per month.
r. Grimmerson, $1,000 per moilth'
Sarah Buckles, $500 per month.
Emma Wendt, $500 per month.
Mrs. Hickey, $1,000 per month
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NO JOY RIDES FOR UNCLE JOE
Sneaker Of the House to Have no Au-
tonobIle at Public Expense ls
the Agreement.

washington, April s.-The expense
Of maintaining the automobile which
the government supplies to the vice
president will be borne by the national
treasury, but not 50 the expense Of the
machine, provided for the speaker OF
tho house. Such is the result OF a
report agreed upon by THE confereeS
Of the legislative, executive and judi
clal appropriation bill.
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ToDAY's MARKETS.
From Private Wire Of COTE & Clark
ener, sAlina, Kansas.

Chicago May wheat closed $1.10M,
July $1.OS y, Sept. $1.OO%. May
corn 5S%, July 61A, Sept. 62%.
Kansas City May wheat closed at
$1.O5h, July 991s Sept. SSas. May
corn So, July 59%, Sept. 5SA.
Kansas City cash:
No. 2 hard wheat $1.0Sh.
No. 8 hard wheat $1.O5 to S1.07M.
No. 2 red wheat $1.15 to $1.1S.
No. 8 red wheat $1.O9 to $1.12.
No. 2 mixed corn 5S.
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County Superintendent.

hereby announce myself asa can
dldate for the office Of Superintend-
emit Of Public Instruction Of Dickin-
son county, subject to the approval
of the Republican voters at the Aug
ust primaries. W. 0. SFEEN'
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Orders Have Been placed for 2,ooC
Freight Cars and IS Loeome.
tlNes.

Chicago. April l3.-The Chicago,
Rock Island a Pacific railroad Is In
the market for approximately $4,000
900 worth Of new equipment and
power, which win be IN addition to or
ders recently placed and necesaita'
ting an expenditure Of more than 81.
900. 900. The present need Of the com
pany is for 1000 freight cars and 8
locomotives for delivery tbs year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14
.GINE TAFT A CHANCE.

at is a shame for any Republican
to attempt to disdredit President
Taft" said Ex-Governor Hoch.
Taft has been in office but year.
He has some great problems to solve
To criticize him because he has not
solved all Of them the first year is
outrageous. Give him a show II
is time to criticize when be has had
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14

Hiram Springer of Jefferson town
ship wishes to announce to the Re-
publican voters that he is candi-
date for County Assessor subject to
the primaries in August.
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Governor Stubs delivered the

Governor Stubs delivered the
greatest prohibition speech ever
delivered on this earth in Chi
cago last Weekday Center
Times.
And the next day Illinois wen
wet. This is a perverse generation
which will not always receive the
truth even when 1t comes from 8
Great and Good Man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14
Dor sale-ResIdenoe PrOperty.

For sale-Resldenoe Properly
Our fine residence property on
North Buckeye, ten rooms, full two
stories, well built, concerted ana
cheated from sills to rafters. all SON
nine lumber. In good repair, large
cellar, five closets. Newly equipped
v,th modern plumbing and furnace
neal Lot T2xSaB. Hodge Brothers.
l2dstw1s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14

Minnesota sunday School Meeting.
Minneapolis, MINI. April Fine
fifty.second state convention Of the
Minnesota Sunday School association
opeued here today and will continue
10 session until Thursday evening
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14

hereby announce myself a. q
candidate for the office Of County
Assessor, subject to the action OF the
Republican primaries in August.
F. J. MURPHY.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
County Assessor.

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of County
Assessor, subject to the action OF the
Republican primaries in August.
A. e. REYNOLDS,
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NNHNd9 OIW IVN'0'' WIN :. nd .
Junction City, Kan, April l2.-The
Kansas Ministerial Institute OF the
Christian church is holding Its three
DAYS session here. Victor Doris OF
washington Is the principal speaker
About $50 ministers are attending
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hereby announce myself as q
candidate for the office Of County
Treasurer subject to the action Of
the Republican primaries In August.
EDWARD MAKINs, sr.
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Register Of Deeds.

l hereby announce myself as
candidate for Register of Deeds, sub
feet to the Republican primaries.
J. F. FROELICH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Register Of Deeds. sub
feet to the Republican primaries.
w. T. DAVIDSON.
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County Treasurer.

I hereby announce myself as q
candidate for County Treasurer sub
iect to the action Of the Republican
primary. q. l.. MORSE.
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County Clerk.

hereby announce myself as .
candidate for County Clerk subject
to the action of the Republican pri-
marIes. H. w. KING.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14

I hereby announce myself as q
candidate for Register Of Deeds, sub
ject to the Republican primaries.
i'll. WORLEY.
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Abilene, Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-14

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Register of Deeds, sub
ject to the decision Of the Republican
primaries.
MRS. BERTHA C. ANDERSON.
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Entered as second class mail matter
At the postoffice at Abilene, Kansas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-31
NEW WATER POWER PERMIT
Regulations Provide for Issuance of
Preliminary Permit Protect
ing Applicant.

WASHINGTON, Dec. SO.-A new form OF
water permit and new regulations for wa
ter power plants on the national forests
were approved yesterday by the secretary
Of agriculture. The important changes un-
der the new regulations are that they
provide for the issuance Of a preliminary
permit which secures 10 the person max
ing the first application protection during
the time necessary 20 make his final sur
veys. The new permits viii terminate al
The expiration OF, fifty years The charge
vii be based upon the net horse power
OF the plant, beginning with a charge OF
ten cents per horse power during the first
year and rising gradually ten cents per year
20 81 per horse power in the tenth year.
Computed for the fifty year period. the
charge under the new permit is about al
per cent less than that under the, old form
-t is believed that the new regulations will
encourage water power Developments in
the national forests under provisions which
Win fully protect the interests OF the peo.
pie
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-31
Rev. Leonard Groh, Pastor of
st. Marks lutheran Church

Therefore fight the good fight Of faith.
Lay hold on eternal life The good Lord so
orders it, Here we get our spiritual gym
nastics. without battle we would never
develop true solidity. An athlete must
have daily work-and hard work. Many
have trouble with appetite. Appetite rs an
enemy inside. He must be CONQUERED or he
will conquer US He is killing thousands
every year. In distant city. a young man
was found dead in his room at the hotel
Nothing to Identify was about him. A note
In his pocket said Don't blame anyone.
I've done II myself. Strong drink did IT," A
sadder part Of the story Is that over 200
families from all over the land sent in
quiries about his appearance. Each Of these
had a prodical out IN the world. All feared
that he was theirs. A very prominent physi-
clan. who had examined thousands, said
"Of all I find in hospitals, suffering in
many ways, 90 per cent owe their ailments
TO alcohol" He didn't call them drunkards.
The most OF them were not. Yet they suf-
fered by unwisely using IT, It spells a
man for this world and condemns him for
the next. BE not deceived" such shall
not inherit the kingdom OF God.
Temper Is an internal enemy. We need
H. But we must control H. A man with
out 1t will hardy accomplish much. When
IL gets the mastery the person is a slave.
Then it Is source Of weakness. It may
be a power to spur on for good all through
life. II uncontrolled, II may be an enemy
taking away all power It makes men
otherwise dignified. ridiculous even before
interiors. 4 caller was in the parlor a
mighty racket was made in the hall.
Fiercely angry words sounded from the top
of the stairs. The cause Of all was? The
dominle's boots hadn't been properly black
ened. 1t was on a Sunday morning.
Strange preparation for an unctious deiv-
cry of the Lords message Some Chris
uans who bear great sorrOws or losses
with calm fortitude. totally collapse before
small matters. Z. g.: mother Is sadly
resigned when God takes a dearly cherished
child She sSys -7ith Job: The Lord gave
and the Lord has taken away; blessed be
the name Of the Lord" Yet when a child
or servant accidentally breaks a plate she
is much unbalanced. Her temper runs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-31

maker. the right way TO tip a guy like
that is on both lamps at the same time.
and then make a fast getaway before get
ting pinched"
"A soft answer turneth away wrath, %
cautions Father
You can't get rid OF those NUTS who 60
around holding out their mitts for coin by
speaking a few kind words" declares Son.
It's a case OF come across or get cruelty
spurned."
1T must be a sad life to lead to depend
upon the coins that the public gives as
tips" morRlizss Father.
Believe me, Father. dear Father" con-
ciudes Son, the guy that gets the sadness
in punches is the one that has to give up
the coin"
Some one ought to start a movement 10
abolish all tipping" suggests Father.
It's a good idea, Pop" approves Son.
but II you want TO stick around New
York for a while yet, let me give you a
tip-dont do It. Ny idea OF no Kind OF a
reform to fool with is the anti-tip scheme
Your little Willie prefers TO die poor &c
being put on the blacklist by every one Of
the three million odd walters, hat check.
ers. bootblacks, BARRIERS and other d;a5ls,
guished glad-mitt artists in this grea1
city"
Copyright. 1910, by the n. Y. Herald ca.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-31
Justice

Clear Of eye, and heavy OF step. showing
every sign OF a sad case OF tie morning
after, the prisoner entered the dock.
And disOrderlyl" charged the police
officer who had made the arrest, Iaconic-
ally.
What Is your nance" asked the magis-
trate sternly.
John Jackson" mumbIed the man
Occupation
Furniture mover. employed by"
fiendish look flashed across the magis-
tratss face.
Jackson he roared. ARE you aware
u the fact that I moved yesterday
or course. ami" beamed Jackson.
suddenly recognising the magistrates fea-
lures. Il moved your stuff and"
But he could say no more
He had no listener
Fevertshly, the magistrate was busy
ransacking the law books before him
Ny man. he said at last. 4 find.
am sorry TO say, that cannot have you
hanged. To send you 20 Jail would be too
good for you. and you might corrupt the
poor men Of nobler walks Of life There
fore, sentence you 70 return 20 your
employer, and tell him that / intend 70
deduct from the bill everything you broke.
You are discharged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-31
Brightside and His Boy
BY LAFAYETTE PARKS.

Il see that a couple Of Chicago walters
who saved their tips have bought mil
lion-dolar hotel" begins Brightside, when
Son has gone to his corner for the pre-
liminaries to the usual evening bout
Some class to a glad mitt like that ="
declares Son, regarding, not without aston
isEment the acquired opulence Of them
that serve. ia like to be a waiter and
pick change from waiting hands. Next to
taking in the pee-puls simoleons at the
front window OF a bank. my idea Of a
soft snap is the walters job.
1T seems remarkable that small change
can mount into such large sums through
saving" comments Father.
1T never happened to me-" confesses
Son. 7 have occasionally saved small
sums from the wreck Of a weeks pay,
hoping to wake up some morning and find
myself rich, like the American million
aires who tell the stories Of their lives
but l am lucky II the wad OF two or three
one dollar bills is still in the same vest
pocket. The long green never SENS to
sprcut over night for your little While"
Il presume these men must invest their
savings and thereby increase their original
capital" believes Father.
I've tried every get-rich- quick scheme
that's advertised" Son replies piaintively,
from the great South Sea Island lottery
70 backing 100 TO l shots. but 1 always fail
TO realize on my investments, as the Wall
street bunch say. In other words, the kelt
gets by my hooks"
1T must be very encouraging 10 other
alters 20 see what these western men
have done" remarks Father.
Believe me- Pop" asserts Son, New
York walters don't need any encourage
ment when II comes TO looking for tips.
The chap hasn't been born that can pass
the buck 70 those boys"
Il believe that excellent service In a
hotel or restaurant should be rewarded
with a small emolument." SAYS Father.
II don't mind slipping two bits 10 a
waiter who will let you smuggle out a
chunk OF silver plate as a souvenir" ad-
mits Son. But the garcon you have 20
throw a brick at TO get your eats. and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-31
Dec &c Az IT, I1szL~,o,,4 He Decides
DUSS VI Gu6 LSIdDllSuulGuJ a for Women
IN

seriously began the Boss Of the Es-
adjustment the approach Of a new year
should carry certain solemnitv % the
most volatile heart"
The Boss spoke m his most oracuIar
manner.
Ills wife stopped playing ball with woof-
Woof, the collie. long enough 70 smile In
nocently and inquire IN chldnke accents:
do YOU think I'm Volatile
Sometimes think YOU are the most
lightheaded person I ever knew" replied
the Boss severely And then as IL to
soften the blow. he added
"A certain infantne gayety is undoubt-
edly one Of woman's greatest attractions
and YOU possess IL In a marked degree
But there are times end occasions which
require serious reflection Suppose when
you are writing out your New Years reso-
lutions-that is. II YOU intend 20 make
any-you will resolve TO be a little more
serious about serious things"
A gleam zig-zagged through the lady =
clear brown eyes like a sudden flash OF
mer sky.
gerously meek
~.
she said. III you would tell me all the
ways in which I could improve myself I
know YOU have an ideal woman. and that
fall far short OF her in many WAYS But
tell me. won't you. how I can be more
like her? For instance. what New Year $
resolutions would you advise woman
TO make II she wanted to become her hus-
bands ideal?"
The E3oa.
piciously, but the eyes that met his were
steady and humble and affectiouate.
You're all right" he announced mag
unanimously. Il wouldn't ask for my money
back even II thought there was chance
of my getting II. But there are some
ways in which the wisdom and experience
OF man who has knocked about the
world may be OF use to a woman-particu-
larry an unsophisticated woman like your
self"
Now to apply the word "unsophistlcated''
to any woman under 40 is in itself an In
suit, but the unknowing Boss Numbered
! right along.
! II / were you I'd resolve not TO be quite
| so confidential with women in general
! They don't understand It or appreciate IT,"
/ Certainly not" his wife assented. but
] icy biAhA II , n pose ana 50 LnaL makes
II the most effective OF DISCUSSES. What's
resolution No. %"
Number 2" answered the Boss with a
| promptness that Indicated clearly he was
not improvising reforms. concerns the
/ saying Of cutting things. Did you ever
stop to think" he added with Bromidlar
solemnity, that a clever speech about a
I fellow creature makes one probable enemy
and no friends? And do you know thai
such things rankle even between husband
and wife,
Then thinking about Resolution 70 8
/ There's extravaganza. Suppose you re-
solve to give some thought to the house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-31

then tip a dollar before hen let you get
out OF the dining room with your over
coat and lid is the prize winner who gets
my goat"
Il have always made It a rule" firmly
announces Father. never to fee a person
occupying mental position unless he
actually renders service OF value"
You can get away with that II you
never have TO go back and are Wiling to
get line OF rough talk handed to you"
says Son, like the zap who came down to
the city from Utica the other day to see
, the sights and spoke Up real sassy to the
porter at the railroad station. He got in
Dutch quick When he tried 70 square
things BY offering a dime, 10 cents, 70
the man who acted as II he owned the
road, his money was spurned."
1t is very annoying to have servants act
inpudently," AYERS Father.
Especially when you have to caH out
the police reserves, as this farmer did be-
fore he could get away from the porter
without giving him a tip" relates Son.
IF you happen 20 be built like a boiler