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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Men and Rooks-

"Of course" said Lord Luvvus,
you will admit that there is fas-
cination about distinguished name
or uniform trimmed with gold
braid"
Perhaps" replied Miss Cayenne;
but after all man is like book
not to be judged by the title or the
binding"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Liberal FEEDING Best.

No matter how good COW may be
$50 far as breed is concerned, she can
not be expected to give in her product
what she does not get in her food. In
a general way, then, economical milk
production means liberal but not
wasteful feeding.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Her Best Role.

He-What a glum and dismal wife
you are don't believe you could be
lively or pleasant to save your life.
She-I may be dull wife, but just
give me chance and see what merry
widow would make.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
The Head Man.

II want to see the head man." said
the man in the drug store"
Won't some other man be able to
wait on you?"
Nope. | want the head man"
Anything special?"
Yep; ! want some hair restorer.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Apples to Germany.

During 1910 the United States ex-
ported 5O.2s9 barrels and 72.31 boxes
of apples to Hamburg. Germany.
American apples are much appreci-
ated in Germany and are bought By
all classes of people.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
lndeIicate.

"Your friend is rather indicate, I"
remarked Mrs. Wombat Says she
gave her husband some pantatellas
for Christmas"
Whats wrong with that?"
II wouldn't think of mentioning
sleeping garments in public"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
MIGHT.

do you believe the pen Is mightiei
than the sword?"
OF course 1t is. Who ever had to
pay $4,000 damages in a breach of
promise case on account of the sword
he carried?"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Too slnnIhcant.

First Lady Guest-We're so COM
Portable here and the poor men home
working hard. I'd just love to see
my husband smoking now, would
you?
Second Lady Guest-Good heavens,
no! My husbands dead.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Excuse Enouah.

Mrs. Hen-This boy of yours used
the most shocking language In my
presence. want him punished
severely.
lndulgent Mother-Madam, you
should pity the poor child-not blame
him. He can't help 1t. He was Matched
from bad egg.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
PLANTING Fall Celery

Celery makes most Of its growth
during September and October, and
II you can get plants OF these vari-
eties out in July and August, and
root system started. the chances are
good for a crop.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

Say, Jones, how is your vegetable
garden coming on? Have you learned
anything about narrowing YETI"
Yes, I've learned that is the kind
of fate this suburban life isl"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Turned Il to Account.

What did he do when the egg hit
him on the head in the last act?"
Retired to his dressing room and
gave himself an egg shampoo.
Exchange.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Economic Production.

When we see the vast difference In
the cost Of milk production of differ
ent farmers, we are forced to admit
that the greatest problem before the
producer is the study Of economic pro
duction.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
His Kind.

The young English noblemanl who
is visiting in New York society just
now, is looked on as glass of fash
ion."
"Ah! suppose he Is peer glass. !"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

Church-A box of congressional
records came today by express.
Gotham-What did they send them
to you for?
Il don't know. But the real joke
Of the matter is that somebody had
marked on the box Keep dry"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Similar In Appearance.

Il tell you I'm down on these
motors" said the Kansas farmer.
Bother you much?" asked the
tourist.
We'll, sh'd say so. When a Teller
sees funnel-shaped cloud a comm
q whoopin', he don't know whether
to run fer fun or cyclone cellar!"
Rams Horn.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Her Costume.

She-Mabelle has pair Of slippers
Tor every gown she wears.
He-lndeed! Isn't she extravagant?
She-Oh. mol You see it's the same
pairs Judge.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
A Woman,a Way.

''It Is time to start for our party.
Why is your wife so long upstairsi
Is she changing her dress?"
81 rather think she ID changing her
mind"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

Jiggson-My brother is very un.
fortunate man Of letters.
Wiggson-I didn't know that he was
literarily inclined.
Jiggson-Neither he is; but he
wrote several letters that lost him
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

Howell-He has a weather-beaten
face.
Powell--Well, the weather beats
everything.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Very Careless.

did you hear about the awful way
In which Mrs. Newport Sett was
stung?"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26
Bigger and Bigger.

81 asked her to remove her big hat
so l could see the stage"
wouldn't she do tit"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

why, she married an immensely
wealthy contractor without making
any INVESTIGATION or his ffnances and
didn't find out he was hopelessly in.
volved until she asked for alimony."
Mercy! How careless!"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

my daughters piano lessons have
been great expense to me-"
That SO? Did some neighbor sue
you?"-New York American.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

Mike-Dont yez hate to how tn
alarm clock wake yez up mornings?
Patriot depinds on whittier DIVE
been dreaming av me mother-in-law
or beating the races!
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-26

mo; she said If she held her hat
in her lap she couldn't see the stage
herself"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24

him charged with every slip which
it was thought he had made in past
years and his escape from prosecu.
ton is still a mystery.
Now comes the question why all
this legal activity? Why are ar
rests made by the dozens for Of
lenses which have always been over
looked.
The answer, most often expressed
upon the streets of Solomon, is tnat
the city is going to raise sufficient
funds by these fines to install the
light and water without the issuing
of bonds.
Another is that 1t is simply the
outcome of the factional fight be-
tween the two political clans.
Which, If either, is the correct
answer, is more than the average
observer can tell, but the fact re-
mains that Solomon is certainly
cleaning up as a result and that the
curb stone orators of that thriving
little city have an opportunity and
a subject worthy of consideration
which they are doing their best to
settle on every occasion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE
SMOKY HILLS BIG BASIN.
Where the River Rises and Its Long
Course Eastward.

From a paper compiled by HoraI
ito Newton Parker: Smoky Hill river
rises in the eastern part of Colorado
| in Kit Carson and Cheyenne coun-
ties, where its chief upper branches
the North and South Forks-are
formed. Flowing in general easterly
direction to Logan county Kansas
the two forks unite near McAllaster
from which points the main stream
flows southwestward across Wallace,
Logan, Cove, Trego, Ellis, Russell,
Ellsworth and Mcpherson counties to
the vicinity of Lindsborg, where 1t
turns northward to Salina and there
again turns, taking northeasterly
course into Geary county, where 1t
unites with the Republican river to
form the Kansas or Kaw. The length
of the river from its source to the
point OF its junction is go miles,
and in this distance the most import
ant tributaries received by the river
are Castle Hill creek, Big Greek, Sa-
line river and Solomon river. or
these the Saline and Solomon are
the most important. They enter the
river from the north, but in general
their courses parallel Ehe main
stream.
The drainage area OF the Smoky
Hill comprises 2O,4SO square miles
of which 331 square miles drain 20
Saline river and $3.50 square mics
to the Solomon.
Both the North and South Forks
of Smoky Hill river rise in an'area
Of clay, sand, and gravel. (TeriIary
deposits). South Fork cuts d wn
to the sandstones and shales Of the
Cretaceous in Cheyenne county,
Colo, and the North Fork reaches
the Cretaceous in Sherman county,
Kansas, and the two forks continue
in the Cretacous formations to their
The main stream flows
in the Cretacous rocks to a point
near the mouth Of Clear creek lit
tie east Of Kanopolls. where It enters
the rocks Of the Permain series, in
which It runs to the eastern vdse
Of Dickinson county where IT cuts
into Pennsylvania rocks. Neither Of
the headwater forks Of the river is
perennial
In its course through the Cieta-
ceous formations smoky river varies
In volume. In the vest
srn part Of the state. although rain
fan is deficient, the floW Of the
stream is kept up By sseps and
Iprings from the Tertiary dsposits,
but IN the region where he channel
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24

its cut deeper into Cretaceous for
nations its flow becomes wholly de-
pendent on the rainfall, for the UNI
derground supply from the Tertiary
deposits is withdrawn and the Gre
taceous formations, with the excep-
ton of the Dakota sandstone are
not water bearing. In this region
evaporation is intense and at GER
tain seasons OF the year exceeds the
rainfall SO that the river dries up,
East of Russell county not only docs
the rainfall increase, but the stream
in its cutting down reaches the wa
ter-bearing Dakota sandstone and
once more becomes perennial.
The most striking feature OF Smo-
ky Hill river is its extraordinary
deep channel-deeper, perhaps, than
that of any narrow valley in the state
and its narrow valley. Through
large part of its course in Cove, Ire
go and Ellis counties the main up
lands on each side Of the river are
from 900 to 400 feet above the valley
of the stream itself. These uplands
have been somewhat eroded and have
the rounded form characteristic OF
old age. The great depth OF the chan
mel has caused all the lateral tribu-
taries likewise to cut deeper chan
nels, and the country on both sides
of the river from to miles back
is so billy that 1t is difficult to travel
parallel with the stream. Farther
west in places where the main part
OF the bluffs are composed OF Ter
tiary deposits, the country is less
rugged and lower. In Cove and
Trego counties and the western part
of Ellis county the rocks are cut In
the chalk beds OF the Niobrara for
nation which have yielded to erosion
very easily.
The valley of the Smoky Hill river
is. as a rule, narrow. In but few
places west Of Ellsworth is the flood
plain more than a mile wide and
in many places less than a mile.
From Ellsworth county eastward the
valley gradually widens. At Mar
ouette 1t is about two miles, at Linds-
borg It is nearly four miles, at Bridge
port It is approximately SIX miles
and in the vicinity Of Mentor and
salina It is s to miles wide. From
salIna to the Solomon the valley is
3 to ( miles wide, and the bluffs are
relatively unlmportant to below Abb
lene. from which point they begin
to appear on either side Of the
stream and are prominent down to
Junction.
The absence Of pronounced bluff
Iines from salIna 10 below Abilene IL
explained By the character Of the
material IN which the channel is cut.
In this region the last remnants Of
he Psrmlau rocks are exposed ct The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
SOLOMON is so GOOD
THESE DAYS 1T is PAINFUL
laws Are Enforced to the Letter
With No Favors Either.

Solomon is getting truly good' IL
there is one spot in Kansas where
the law is enforced it is in the livery
little town on the west edge OF the
county. 1t is not exactly due, &C.
cording to reports, to severe moral
wave but is the outgrowth OF some
rather bitter contests over town al
fairs resulting in activity on the part
of both factions to see that the mem
bers of the rival aggregation walk a
chalk line. The officers are doing
their full duty and the average citi-
zen is learning that he would better
be circumspect.
There was more or less trouble
.over the issuing of the bonds for
municipal light and water plant
which has eliminated in a temper
airy injunction restraining the may
or and councilmen, but beyond that
the town seems to have been over
whelmed by reform wave. Petit
offenders of all kinds, pho have
formerly been unmolested, are now
arrested and fined to the limit OF
the law.
Queer stories are told of these
arrests. One is that not long ago
an automobile driver was arrested
for driving without lights on his
car. When this man explained that
his carbide had run out and that
he had only gone about p block
without light and that he was on
his way to the garage for more car
bide, the judges only answer was
to fix the fine, which was the limit
allowed for the first offense.
Again they tell Of farmer being
arrested and fined because he cussed
two DRINKS who we're stealing melons
from his wagon-chsrge, using pro-
fame language in a public place. La
ter the two DRINKS were also fined
for being drunk and disorderly.
Another interesting case was over
a small dog which had been bor-
rowed end shipped to Junction, then
shipped back. This case also start
ed something" for the Judge. 1t
seems that the police Judge Is on 9
vacation and his duties have fallen
upon a justice Of the peace with 3
strong desire to see all laws enfore-
ed. During the settlement Of the
case involving the borrowed dos. this
judge asked p witness questions
which excited many solomon eit-
sens to such an extent that the
judes's record VA tkorOughiy gons
over and risps were taksn to have
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24

surface at eastern part of the lower
most portions of the Dakota sand
stone a formation which is relatively
soft and comparatively uniform
Throughout so that 1t offers condi-
lions favorable for rapid erosion and
the gradual wearing away OF Bluff
lines until they are unimportant. Be-
low Salina the river meanders show
angular curves and typical oxbow
forms. As these are confined to, the
flood plain 1t is probable that they
have been produced since the river
reached the base level in this part
Of the course. The valley Of Smoky
Hill is not extensively filled with
fluviatile debris as is the valley Of
the Arkansas river.
In most places over its flood plain
the Cretaceous floor may be reached
by digging a few feet, rarely mos
than 20 and In many places Cretace-
GUS formations are exposed in the
river channel. These conditions show
that the river has scarcely reached
base level and probably as far east
as Salina is still deepening It's chan
mel. As a result nowhere along the
course Of the river through the area
Of Tertiary deposits is much under
ground water found in the valley, at
least It is not found In sufficient
quantities to be Of much Importance
in irrigation. 1t is true that in places
where the derlous base reached
thickness OF 6 or more feet, consid-
cradle water can be obtained by dig
ging, but, compared with the water
of other areas, this is OF little I'M
portance. Beyond the bluffs. how
ever and out on the broad plain OF
the great Tertiary areas water in
great abundance is found. The
valley, therefore. presents the anom-
alous condition of wells along the
stream being barren while wells In
the high uplands. mile or more
away, and from 200 to 300 feet
above the river, are very productive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
SHE, CARE YOU GAME?" HE, II
CAN'T HELP MY FEELINGS"

The patrons of the Lyric airdome
were treated to a little extra vaude-
vile last night when young man
of the town, unable to resist the
pleading Of the lady singer, took
her at her word and rushed upon
the platform. There they illustrat-
ed the song which she was singing,
put your arms around me, Honey,
hold me tight" The sketch was
appreciated by large
and interested audience.
Mr.. Kubach has promised the
young man a season ticket for his
performance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
RAKE NEARLY KILLED HIM.
Navarro Farmer Has Narrow Escape
in Runaway.

Navarro, Aug. 23.-Walter Engle,
who lives one mile southeast OF Ma
varre had a serious runaway while
raking hay. A lever flew over, hit
ting the horse and causing it to
break and run. Mr.. Engle saw he
could not manage the horse, and
jumped but fell partly under the
rake, receiving several deep gashes
in his leg. Medical aid was sum-
moned and a number Of stitches were
necessary.
He is recovering rapidly and VIII
soon be able to be around again as
usual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
Bible Class Had a Supper.

The oyaNle Bible tVass of the
Methodist Sunday school held their
annual picnic at the home Of Miss
Margaret Townsend on Broadway
last evening. The class was well
represented. A fine supper was SER
we'd at the supper hour, after which
music and a social time was enjoy
ed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24

Funeral services Of little Cecil
we're held at the home
Of the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
vandenberg, at o'clock this after
noon, Rev. C. A. Cole officiating.
Many friends attended and the flor
al tributes we're abundant. Burial
was in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
entertained for Miss Rider.

Miss Gertrude Cough pleasantly
entertained about 20 young ladies
yesterday afternoon in honor Of Miss
Martha Rider Of Independence, Mo.
The guests played hearts and a
dainty luncheon was served. The
rooms were decorated in yellow. All
had an enjoyable afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
VIII Rebuild Mt. Pleasant.

P. D. Merseman, one Of the lead
ing farmers Of southwest Dickin-
son, was in the city. He says that
the congregation Of Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian church which was burn
ed BY lightning Sunday night viii
rebuild Il. The church was erected
81 years ago and was insured for
$500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
May Have a Fair wedding.

II some couple wants to get mar
ried in style, get a cash purse and
have more glory than anybody by
having the ceremony on the fair
grounds during the fair the direc-
tors will take care of things and
show them a good time. Only a
chance for one couple.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
MAN HELD AS SUSPECT
WAS NOT IDENTIFIED.

Sheriff w. J. Dummuck and Ovid
Smith OF Concordia were here yes
terday to identify a man held by
Sheriff Young as a suspected boot
Logger from up near Glaaco. 1T
proved to be the wrong man, how
ever, and he was released.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
Gave Twilight Luncheon.

Misses vena Marts and Maud sher-
win gave . twilight luncheon Sat
urday evening at the shsrWin home
near sutphen, in honor Of the Misses
Taylor. Ridings and TOlbert who are
Waiting there. those present re-
port . Joyous time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24

Enterprise. Aug. 23.-MrG c. A.
Hoffman gave . breakfast this morn
ing at . o'clock In honor Of Mrs.
Abrahamson, Miss Grower and Mrs.
L. A. chase. The guests spent the
forenoon pleasantly. About a dozen
Abilsns ladies were n the pprty,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-08-24
20 ca.

A six roomed modern residence.
.s1s North Cedar. Has a good barn
and fruit trees. Special price 70 sold
within 10 days.
ssdltvIt MRS. C. =. TOWNSEND
The evening world., 1911-01-31
EXPL0DES
OVER LINER At SEA:
PANIC FOR HOURS
Ball of Fire Bursts Over Arabic
and Even the Crew Is
Alarmed.

A bursting meteor that spread terror
among the passengers and crew Of the
White Star liner Arabic during an
electrical storm at 3 O'Clock last Sunday
morning while the big vessel was
ploughing westward through a heavy
snowstorm caused such CONSERVATION
throughout the ship that Capt. Finch
was compelled to make his way from
the first cabin quarters down to the
stoke hole In an effort to prevent a
panic.
Friends and relatives OF the passen-
gers who awaited the vessel at her pier
AT West Twenty-second street to-day
were told a glowing tale OF how a bail
OF fire that was seen only by First
officer Williams suddenly burst about
one hundred feet above the bridge. ex-
ploded with a roar and a fash that
awakened every one on the ship.
In the steerage there were cries OF
alarm, and ever the crew, who are ac-
customed to storms at sea. were as
badly scared as the passengers.
Paademonium' reigned for about an
hour, but Capt. Finch and the officers
managed to keep the cabin passengers
from iiGeing to the decks while the re-
mainder OF the crew did its best to
maintain order in the Storage quarters.
Williams was the only person who ac-
tually saw the meteor as II exploded.
He said that the air was heavily
charged with electricity. and that a
binding snow was beating against tn
wheelhouse. Suddenly he heard strange
cracking sounds. n supposlng the
wireless apparatus was disordered he
looked up toward the foremost.
Suddenly there appeared directly above
the bridge a ball Of fire that burst into
great sheaths Of flame, and the roar
The evening world., 1911-01-31
Cut This Out
Recipe TINT Breaks u Cold In q Day
and Cures Any Durable Cough.

mix half ounce OF Concentrated Pine
compound and two ounces ~ glycerine
With half a pint OF good whIskey; shake
well and use in doses of one 10 two tea
spounIuIs after each meal anu at bed
time" Smaller doses to children ac-
eording to age. Any one can mix this,
IGiobeI Concentrated Pine, Each halt
ounce bottle comes in a sealed tin screw.
top case, II the druggist does not have
are OF large quantity and cheaper, but il
is risky TO experiment, This formula
comes from a reliable doctor and 10 Ger.
tain.
The evening world., 1911-01-31

no trace of it
No n slept on the vessel from the
time the explosion occurred until long
after daylight. Both Capt. Finch and
the passengers were agreed that the
,oyag was one of the stormiest they
had ever experienced.
The evening world., 1911-01-31

that accompanied the explosion was
heard all through the ship. The con-
cusslon was even felt In the first and
second cabins. according to some Of the
passengers.
When daylight came Capt. Finch and
some OF the other officers hunted about
the bridge and the signal house for
The evening world., 1911-01-31

~ tried all kinds Of blood Iemedies
which failed to do me any good. but
have found the right thing At last. My
face was full Of pimples and black heads.
After taking Cascsrets they all left. ] AM
continuing the use OF them aud recon
msuding them to my friends. feel fine
when / nss In the morning. Hope e
have Q chance to recommend Cascarsts.'
Fred c. Witteu, rs Elm ST., Newark, NJ.
e4ssssst. Psistab,s. Potent. Taste 0ssl.
DO DEED. Never 6letss, WsstsQ % 0stoA
Joe. u, DC. ksvs! sed q buih. NJ IT,.
evrv ov-"iT mccey NseN. "