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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-09

II gong east, or west or .south
have tickets routed Northern Pacific
Ry. Close connections at Pasco with
al through trains. w. Adams, agent,
pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-09
Attention knights.

Damon Lodge No. X. of p. will work
in the third rank this evening. All
knights please attend.
]. w. MALONEY, c. c.
r. w. FLETCHER, X. r. S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-09

Clock making was revolutionized
1887 by the invention of one-day
clocks with brass movements.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-10-09
a q G. CURES
- asSo asse RHEUMATISM

The usual cause of Rheumatism of uric acid the
blood which WeakenS and aces this vital fluid and prevents the
proper amount of nouhmen being afforded the muscles and
endon The pains and aches of Rheumatism may be temporarily
relieved by the Of nmen hot applications and other external
treatments but the disease cannot be permanently benefited by such
measures and bound to become chronic and dangerous such
only possible to the disease goes down into the
blood and removes the uric acid from the circulation that the
nerves. boneS muscles and joints all fabricated and fed with
ishng matter instead of being constantly raed and amed with
the sharp acrd mpury When SSS has eanSed and purified
the blood the pains and aches all inflammation disappears
sned muscles made supple and every symptom Of Rheumatism
passes away Book Rheumatism and medical advice free to ALL
S.SS. is for sale at drug stores.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA GA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
X. P.'s FORM WALKING CLUB.
Eight Miles Before Breakfast is Moth
ing for Knights.

How would yeu like to walk eight
miles before breakfast-say between
3 and $3.50 a. M? That is no trick
at all for some of the stalwart mem
bers of Damon Lodge No. 6, Knights
Of Pythias. In fact, two of them
did 1t this morning. Harrison Landes
and e. e. Swanzey are the modest
heroes OF this tale, and George Beggs
has probably figured out by this
time how 1t happened. y
It was like this: Harmony Lodge
No. 1854, knights of Pythias, at Hope,
has recognized. Last night the
third degree was to be conferred on
seven candidates, twenty-five of the
Abilene knights went down to put
on the work. Some Of them hied
themselves prosaically to the Santa
Fe station, where they took the train,
but there were others who preferred
rapid transit, so an automobile party
Of fifteen was organized, and three
cars were secured to take them to
Hope,
All went well at the initiation
and at an early hour this morning
the motorists started back. When
they were about a mile and a half
south Of Navarro, the car driven by
George Beggs broke down and re-
fused to bulge another inch. Five
valiant knights. Geo. Beggs, John
Eddy, E. E. swansey, Henry Hob
worth and Garrison Landes. were
stalled in the middle Of the prairie
They thought Of their comrades.
snugly asleep at Hope waiting for
the Santa : . passenger and said
things under their breath.
Then an argument ensued as to
what ought to be done. but that
didn't start the car any. Finally
Messrs. Beggs. Eddy and HolEvorth
made q bee line for the nearest bed.
whils swanssy and Landes marched
On 70 Enterprise, eight miles avay.
ThsY arrived about $40 a. NJ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
REAPPo1NTED TWO DEPUTIES.
Abilene and HeringtOn Assessors Are
Named.

In a letter. from the state tax
commission received yesterday Coun-
ty Assessor F. J. Murphy was in
formed that he would have to re-
appoint deputy assessors chosen in
Abilene and Harrington if he wished
them to serve. The new law takes
the matter out of the hands of the
mayors and commissioners or coun-
cilmen of cities of the first and sec
ond class and puts the approval Of
these deputy assessors up to the
county commissioners instead. Mr..
Murphy has reappointed the same
assessors, John TRACER for Herring
ton and D. e. Snider for Abilene.
Their bonds will be approved a sec
ond time to conform to the new ap-
pointment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
WHAT ABOUT THE WHEAT?
Dickinson Farmers Say It Is Mighty
Dry for Crop.

J. G. Engle Of Acme reports on
Dickinson county crops to the Mail
and Breeze thus: VERY dry at pres
ent, although some farmers are
working ground ~ present for spring
crops. Wheat is not showing mp
much. Stock doing very we'll, Hogs
81. corn 40 cents, potatoes 81, eggs
zoe, butter Csc"
In spite OF the dry weather, which
prevails over a large part Of the
state, county reports from the cor
respondents show that the wheat
crop is in a surprisingly good condi-
tion. Exceptionally fine winter wea-
Their prevails and moisture is reported
In but a few counties. In some
places the wheat has been damaged
and in a few counties II is reported
dead. Where possible. farmers are
blowing unseeoeo land and getting
Il in condition for spring crops.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

January, 1908, Senator Brewer OF
Dickinson county, introduced in the
senate, which was then dominated
and controlled by the so-called
lodge" bill No. 8, compelling rail-
roads in the state Of Kansas to trans
port passengers for 2 cents per mile.
That on motion of Senator Caldwell,
the committee on railroads to whom
the bill was referred on tue 18th day
Of January, returned same to the SEN
ate with the recommendation that 1t
be passed, which was promptly done
by that body, receiving the votes of a
majority Of the "lodge." 1t was i'm
mediately messaged to the house
where 1t was permitted by Governor
Stubs to die on the calendar. See
Senate journal session 1908 pages
81 and As and House Journal page
at the office of the county clerk
Concordia Blade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

They are terms designating sue
ceesive processes in popular self
government by direct legislation, all
being revival OF the ancient right
OF petition with such mobilization
as will better adapt 1t to the COM
location Of modern communities. The
principal Of direct legislation has
been more or less completely put into
operation in several municipalities
and in a few of the states, princi-
pally in the west.
The initiative is classed as posi-
tive and constructive measure, in
behalf OF which its advocates boast
that It enables the people to get
what they want and an active min
GRITTY to educate the masses. BY 1t
reasonable minority Of voters
S per cent has been suggested as rea-
sonable-file petition for a law.
In the legislature a measure thus
petitioned takes precedence, the leg
islature retaining its right to pass,
amend or reject. But II the measure
does not pass as petitioned for, the
people vote on 1t at the next cleo
ton, and their decision determines
its fate independently of governor
or legislature.
The referendum is negative, pre-
ventive OF unpopular legislation. BY
this device no law passed by the
legislature shall take effect until
determined and reasonable time has
elapsed. During this interval a rea-
sonable number Of voters may by
petition secure the suspension Of the
operation Of the law until 1t may be
submitted to popular vote at the
next election. This is optional refer
Ell dunn and is the form In which the
device has been introduced into the
United States. Obligatory referen-
dun is in partial use in switzerla Il.
no law going into effect until 1t
has been accepted by popular vote.
Executive, legislative and judicial
referenda are self-explanatory forms.
and last establishing the people in
an appellate position relative to the
supreme court.
The recall is a piece Of govern.
mental machinery by which whenever
any Of the constituents sf a pubic
officer do not like his actiens they
can by signing and filing a petition
for his recall, suspend him from o.
flee. II he Is an elective officer a
new election is held for the uNex-
PRED term and he must either be u
candidate or expressly decIire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
ADDED FORTY MEMBERS.
Methodist Church Of Talmage Plans
q Brotherhood.

Talmage, Feb. 9.-The Methodists
are making large growth here.
Through earnest efforts during the
past revival meetings, forty new
members have been added to the
church roll.
There is to be an oyster supper
in the hall Wednesday night. Several
from Abilene are expected in hopes
Of effecting the organization Of the
brotherhood"
The ladies did met with Mrs.
FarOn We'd, Feb. list, at an all day
meeting. A good crowd was pres
emit, lot of work accomplished and
all report a jolly time. The aid
will meet at Mrs. Mast's Wednesday
Feb. 18th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
FARMERS INSTITUTE PLANNED.
VIII Meet Here February 23 and "a
Program VIII Be Good.

The Dickinson county Farmers
Institute will hold two days meet
ing at the court house Feb. 20 and
"a.
A good program has been. pre-
pared. Three speakers from the
Agricultural College will be in at
tendance. To encourage attendance
ard arose into rest good cash prizes
will be offered for exhibits OF corn,
oats. bread, butter, etc. The COM
plete program and list Of prizes will
he published next week Farmers,
dun't forget he date.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
DEATH OF FORMER ABILENEITE
Mrs. Chas. Geist, nee Ethel Smith,
Passes Away.

Mrs. Chas. Geist, better known to
Abilene people as Miss Ethel Smith,
died at her home in Oklahoma City
last Sunday. Mrs. Geist was niece
of Mrs. W. F. Schuerman of this city.
She was married to Chas. 3. Geist
of North Dickinson about three years
ago. Her cheerful manner and hope
full disposition won her many friends
during her stay in Abilene, some
years ago. The burial was in Wis
eonsin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
why 60 to Southern California or
San Antonio when we have winter
resort weather right here at home?
Low FARES wTTHoUT A LAW.

The fact that a 2-Cent Fare Bill
has been introduced in the Kansas
legislature is a reminder OF an inter-
esting situation in that state. II is
probable that Kansas is the only
state in the Union which has Scent
fares without 2-Cent Fare Law.
while some states that have adopted
the law failed to get the 2-cent fares.
I'm 1907 the Kansas senate was
controlled by what was called the
Senate Lodge" an organization q
senators who worked together to de-
feat all the progressive measures A
Scent Fare Law had been promised
b. the Republicans, but the senate
lodge while It could not defeat the
measure outright. made the cheap
fares contingent upon the purchase
Of at least a 50O-mile ticket. Indeed
the work Of the lodge in behalf OF
the railroads was 80 coarse that an
aroused public sentiment made 1t en-
pedient for the roads to make some
conceasiOns So they agreed. mas
much az Missouri, Nebraska and Ok
lahoma hae enacted R-eent fare laws.
20 pnf the low fares into effect IN
kansas until the Law in cone one OF
tAe states mentioned should be tested
a TIE urlAT-Knnsas CITY star,
ne star onin to state ihat az tie
special session q ne legislature IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
win Have Blr Sale.

J. A. Gillett will have a sale at
his place at wOodbihe on Saturday,
Feb. IS. and will dispose OF II horses
And mules, So cattle. s6 Duroc Jer-
sey hogs and farm implements. A
detailed list viii be found on another
page. He has refined bis farm and
win take life easy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Chas. Kuhn was down from Solo
mon.
A. H. Shelter Of Elmo was In the
city.
Mrs. Joseph Fisk was up from
Hope.
T. R. CARLY Of Solomon was in
the city.
Will Higgins of Solomon was in
the city.
George F. Meyer was up from
Chapman.
]. R. Robson was In from Wheat
land township.
Norman Rees was in from New
bern township.
Sam Cookson Jr. is visiting friends
in Manhattan.
Gus Floyd was up from Chapman
today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. BertschingeS
Of Hope were in the city.
Silas and Robert Baker of Hayes
township were in the city.
John A. Lundahl of Enterprise
was in the city on business.
Mrs. ]. N. Shane returned yester-
day from her visit to Kentucky.
Geo. F. Hersh of Arnett, Okla,
is here, called by the death of his
mother.
Thomas Broadfoot is up from Ok
lahoma on a visit, to his brother,
Robert Broadfoot, of Talmage.
Mrs. o. L. Moore left for Palm
Beach, Florida, to organize a de-
partment of the w. R. c. for Florida.
D. F. Shirk is up from Topeka
visiting friends. He is manager of
large publishing firm at Kansas
City,
Mrs. H. L. Smith, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Hoon,
has returned to her home in SPRING
field, Ill.
{ r. Keller and Mrs. M. L. Dun
nett left for Burlington. Kan, called
by the illness of their sister, Mrs.
A. D. Nothstein.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. v. Close are
home from a two monthS visit in
Illinois and other points. They re-
port an enjoyable time.
]. H. Ketchersid, president Of the
Hope State bank, was in the city.
He says Hope is prospecting and is
one Of the best towns in Kansas.
Mrs. ]. r. Goodwin went to Kan
sas City for further medical treat
ment. Her many friends will be
glad to know that she is improving.
Mrs. Edgar T. Motley left for her
hOIne In Manchester. N. H., after
several weeks with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. s. Brenizer. She will
visit relatives a few weeks In pcn~-
sylta1ia on the way.
H. Billmyer is here from Quenemo,
Kan, visiting relatives and will
probably relocate in the county. I.e
has sold his interests at Quenemo
aud desires to return to the best
{ nty in the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Picking left
for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where
they expect to make their home.
Their car Of household goods left
for that place last week. Their many
friends here hope they will prosper
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Society note in Emporia Gazette:
This Is Vivien Gould's wedding day,
bless her heart. She is seventeen
years old, and is marrying a bald
headed relic who is nearing fifty.
The feeling against George Gould,
which Is already strong in Kansas
because OF Lis mismanagement of the
Central Branch railway, will now be
intensified.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

1t is the opinion of residents along
the Central Branch that the Gould's
might better have cut out million
dollars worth OF wedding presents
and bought some new engines and
track.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

The legislature evidently would
rather let the voters pass On equal
suffrage than offend the 1900 wo-
men who are watching the proceed
ings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Eighty Acres For Sale Cheap.
No building, so acres grass, south
half Of northwest quarter, section
80. Newbern township. See B. B.
Rufener. Elmo. Kan. sElmo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY .. 1911
WHAT is THE INITIATIVE?

Carlton, Kan, Feb. 6.-Edi-
tor Reflector: Will you kindly
explain exactly what is meant
by initiative and referendum as
appns. to government. s. G.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
sEoENr REFLnTIoN-

Marriage license: Charlie r.
Entribsln. Abilene, and Catherine e.
Shelter. Elmo.
Rev. W. A. Crawford has re-
signed his position as parole officer
OF the State Reformatory.
For sale, cheap, two-seated sur
rey. R. B. Jacobs. 600 North Spruce
street. 4dztWzt
Mrs. p. e. Hazlett and Miss
Helen Hazlett will entertain a party
Of ladies Saturday afternoon.
RTEWUzz ~ 49,. ).
A card from G. c. Towner, for
merly Of Abilene, tells OF is con-
nection with new law firm, Smith,
Towner q Dennison, with offices n
Los Angeles.
For sale, seed oats, hedge posts
and a Percheron stallion. G F.
Merrill, Solomon, Kan. 2w2t
A telegram to G. G. sterl tells
Of the birth Of daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. F. D. Parent at Los Ange-
les last evening. She has been
named Nancy Sterl and mother and
daughter are doing well.
Pretty swift time is made these
days. Mrs. Horace Johnson had oc-
casion to cable her husband last
week. He is chemist for a sugar
company on one of the Hawaiian
Islands. She sent message at IL
a. m. and at 8 p. m. received a reply.
Guy Lee, formerly Of this city,
has been promoted to the editorial
department of the Chicago Tribune,
on which paper he has been en-
ployed for several years. He is re-
ceiving $50 a week and is making
good as one of Chicago's best news
papermen. His sister, Lola, is starr
ing in a leading dramatic company.
Solomon Tribune: Elmer Ell
wick returned home last Thursday
from Holly, Colorado, where he had
been offered a position with the
Holly Sugar Co. The position look
ed good OF Elmer and he and Mrs,
Elwick have been packing their
household gods this week and will
move out to Holly at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Diamond rings, IA and IS carat
wedding rings, lowest prices at
Goodells Jewelry Store. sdStw2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Clean old papers for sale at this
office. s cents bundle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Choice Barred Plymouth Rock
cocksrels Tor sale $3.50 each Or
Tor 1900. Mr.. J. H, Taylor. Chap
nan, 3. ?. D. svat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

A few nice young shorthorn bulls,
Also Rhode Island eggs. J. =.
Brechbill, Detroit, Kansas. Buckeye
phone. swtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

when n need Of Job Print
ing that the Reflector Il head
Quartera for ne bost work
and & reasonable pricss
seeeese.e eeese
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
FREE LUNG AT NOON
COLLINS & HANSEN

COL. J. n BURTON COL HARRY TITLE, Auctionssrs
JOHNSON JOHNSON Missouri Rursus,
Tsldmsn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

For sale, cheap, two-seated sur
rev. R. B. Jacobs. 600 North Spruce
street 4d2tw2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Marriage license: Charlie r.
Entribsin. Abilene, and Catherine e.
Shelter. Elmo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Rev. W. A. Crawford has re-
signed his position as parole officer
OF the State Reformatory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

Mrs. q. e. HaSlett and Miss
Helen Hazlett will entertain a party
Of ladies Saturday afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09

sell at public auction our miles northwest of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-02-09
Monday, February 10th
commencing at 10 O'Clock sharp, the following p
40 Poland China Bred Sows
80 Grade Sows
S Angus Bulls

Bred to Thoroughbred Poland hina bears bred for AD
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-12
How Thouuhtless.

The small son of an English family
in this country attends public school.
Recently he rushed angrily into his
mothers presence with the fearful
complaint that "they" had tried to
make him believe the impossible story
that British soldiers had been defeat
ed by the Americans in some war. His
mother explained the painful circum-
stance as gently as she could.
"And did the Americans really beat
the British" walled the boy.
Eyes. my son"
The boy tore his hair and pounded
the arm Of the chair
How could they DO 1T" 80 demand
ed. 'why did the British soldiers let
them! What could they have been
thinking abontg'-Ths cirlls.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-12
ACorner in Ancestors
Saunders Family
By ELEANOR LEXINGTON
Copyright by Mcclure syndlcatel

by Lieut.. William and Capt Jesse;
South Carolina by Roger. and Massa'
chusetts by Capt. Jesse, rs. Jesse
has always been a favorite name.
One Of the members Of the provin.
cial congress of North Carolina, 1776,
was James Saunders. who was q
colonel in the revolution. His brother
William was also an officer Of the
North Carolina line. Williams son
was Romulus Mitchell Saunders,
statesman and minister to Spain.
Another prominent statesman was
John Saunders, born in Virginia, 1854.
He was chief justice. His only son,
John Simcoe, was secretary Of the
province Of Virginia. Another prom
inent man of affairs, Alvin Saunders,
was born in Kentucky, 1877. His
father was native Of Virginia. Alvin
was governor of Nebraska territory
and a member Of the convention that
framed the constitution Of Iowa.
The Sanders of the New York
branch intermarried with the Ten
Eycks, Van Rensselaers, and Glens.
and one of the historic homes Of Amer
lea is Scotia" near Schenectady, the
home for generations of the Glens and
Sanders-the Glen-Sanders home It is
called. It was originally the Glen
home, but by the marriage Of the
heiress of the Glens, Deborah Glen.
to John Sanders, It became the Glen
Sanders house, thus called ever since.
and one son, John, also married o
"Debora"-as she spelled it-Debora
Sanders, his cousin, daughter Of Rob
ert Sanders, of Albany. They were
married in 1775. Scotia" has many
most interesting relics. There is the
room in which Louis Philippe slept,
when an exiled prince, and in this
room are a spinet in one corner, and
a piano made by Aston"
The coat-of-arms reproduced Is as.
cribed to Thomas. the immigrant, and
Is blazoned: sable black, chevron,
ermine, between three bulls heads ca
bossed Tor full faced,) argent (silver).
Crest, a demi-bull, erased, gules
(red). The date Of the granting Of
this coat-armor is given as 1915 to
the Sanders, also spelled Saunders, of
Down House, Ealing, Hants. No mot
to Is given with this coat-of-arms. The
Saunders OF Wales, in the time of
Henry ILL.,, used this arms, with the
motto Invidere Sperno-I spurn envy.
Another family motto is Nil Con-
scire Sibi-Having no remorse. This
appears upon the arms Of Morley
Saunders, prime sergeant" time OF
Qeen Anne.
The arms granted May 3, 1861, to
Sir Charles Saunders is: Sable, chew.
ron ermine, cotised, or (gold), between
three bulls heads. caboosed, or.
Crest. out of a naval coronet. argent,
a demi-buIl, rampant, gules, armed and
hoofed, or. This coat-of-arms differs
but slightly from the one reproduced.
The date Of the granting OF another
arms is 1910.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-12
The Cactus.

The cactus is a bundle Of contrasts.
It is a native OF America, but has q
Sicilian name; 1t has the homeliest of
stalks and the sweetest Of flowers; II
fiourishes best in a parched and pow
erty-stricken soil, and yet contains
much that is nourishing to the beasts
and eagerly seek it.
Some of the cacti have stems that
are columnar in form; some deeply
channeled and many-pointed. and some
as round as a pumpkin or melon.
They seem always to be trying to
put forth leaves; but instead only sue
coed in producing short spines OF
bristles, which are about as pleasant
to have inserted in the skin as would
be the quilts of hedgehog or porcu
pine.
Such flowers as they throw out are
Of great beauty, and are Of different
colors, from pure white to purple.
There have been more than so va,
rietles described. They are Of all
sizes, from that of little plant not
larger than a cucumber to that Of the
"Giant Cactus" which grows in Arr.
IONA and other portions of the far
west, and which reaches to several
times the height Of man.