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The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02

be the last to attempt to belittle the Arabian horses, whose value to the light breeds of the world has been simply incalculable, and which today is an admirable animal with many beautiful qualities; but I hold that in the modern thoroughbred horse we have improved upon his original an cestor
 Arabian blood, spreading into the Barbary States, thrived almost as well there as on its original soil at Nejd. It spread. too, into Turkestan, and prospered, and thus we find that Barbs and Turks as well as Arabs were i'm ported into England at the time when Charles II. was doing so much for the thoroughbred horse to come. The English race horse certainly bene- fited beyond all computation by the in- troduction of Barb, Turk and Arab, which has become known as distinct strains. but were all from the same fountainhead; yet we can not quite ex- plair how 1t was that the native Eng fish stock was ready to commingle so successfully with the eastern importa. tion.
 Barb, Turk and Arab Stock.
 May 1t not have been because the earlier and more casual importations of Arabians into England has already impressed themselves so firmly upon our breed that there was no violent clashing of types when breeders came to mate the two? It must be remem- bered that Arab blood was brought to England earlier than the Norman conquest. It is more than likely that the Romans brought eastern blood as we'll Later, King John, Edward III. and Henry VIII. were all importers of eastern blood. Thus the English horse had no inconsiderable dash of the Arab in him when the Godolphin Arabian, the Byerly Turk, the Dar- ley Arabian and the royal mares of Charles II. found their way to those islands.
 It can honestly be claimed, there fore, that the modern thoroughbred, though produced partly from native stock, is of almost pure Arabian extrac- tion. This applies as much to the hackney blood as to the racing thor oughbred. Shales, whose blood is found in the pedigree of every we'll bred hackney, was by Blaze. by Fly ing Childers, by the Darley Arabian. Thus. the brilliant harness horses, which were the source of so much ad- miration at the international show last summer. are descendant from the same source as Eclipse and the extra ordinary family of thoroughbreds which trace back to O'Kelley's Cham pion, whose descendants we cheer on at Ascot and Epson today. It has taken thousands of years to evolve a race horse capable of covering the Derby course in 2:33 4-5, and 1t should interest students of biology to com pare the handsome, far-striding thor oughbred with the wild horse still sur viving in the great Gobi desert, which scientists identify with a species hunt ed by paleolithic man in the Rhone valley.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02

Wesley and the Church of England.
 It is quite wrong to say John Wes- ley twas turned out of the Church of England" There are those who main tain, and with some show of authority, that he never left the Church of Eng land. It is true the church closed its pulpit to him, and he himself broke away from some of the traditions of the Church of England, but there is perhaps ground for the view that he ,ever left the Church of England and that he regarded the religious body which he called into being as a so- ciety in full communion with the mother church Wesley's purpose un- doubted1y was not the founding of a new church, but the rousing from a condition of lethargy of the clergy of his own church. The value of Wes- ley's work as a religious and social reformer is everywhere acknowledged and recognized today.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
rIIea Mada hx saxonn.

In the north of Staftordshire, with in the parish boundaries of Stoke-up- on-Trent, lies the district called the Potteries. Though little is known of the earliest days of it's history it is certain that tiles were made there by the Saxons, as some have been found during excavations made in recent times, and fragments of cooking and domestic utensils. probably of Roman origin were Uncovered there also.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
Water Soaked Field.

A furrow plowed through a field that Is soaked with water will aid and hurry the process of drying several days. On the bare spots scatter a generous quantity of grass seed, ma nure each lightly and go over the ground with a spiked-tooth harrow again. Frost throws grass roots out of the ground. Get out the roller and go over the fields before they are hard and dry.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02

around the center and as even and equal as possible. Now turn the up- per points out to form the fore legs and the lower points to form the hind legs and your fros is completed. A fine thread attached to a frogs body at one end and a pole or cane at the other will make it easy for you to set MT. Frog to jumping about gayly. The accompanying illustration shows how tie frog looks when completed
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
The Pure-Hred Sire.

Good sires are very essential if hogs of the highest quality are to be grown and uniformly profitable herd built up. Only pure-bred boars should be kept, and these should be carefully selected to insure prepotency, quality. and soundness.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
Plants for Window.

If your supply of window plants is not as large as you would like. search among the annuals in the beds and borders, and you will find tiny seed lings. Pot and put them in the win dow and they will soon bloom.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
comfortabIe Winter Ranae.

Give the hens full range of the barn, stables and other farm buildings during the day, where they will have comfortable, dry shelter, and will be able to glean much feed that would otherwise go to waste. Confne them in their own house at night so they will not become nuisance in the oth- CT buildings.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
observTno the proprIetIes.

Everybody starts in to say some thing when begin to play" protest ed the distinguished musician.
 ''Yes," replied Mrs. Cumrox, 'peo- pie are so stupid. Just because I call it . piano recital everybody seems to feel called upon to recite."
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
Care of Squash Seed.

Wash the seed of all squash, cu- cumber, etc, to remove the pulp and dry thoroughly before putting away. Otherwise they will mould; a condi- ton which seriously impairs the ger minating power.
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
Rahv Needed runInn.

''Why, what is the matter with the baby. Edith?" asked visitor of a lit- tis girl who was trying to quiet the crying infant
 T don't know" replied Edith, ~but ! expect he needs tuning"
The Holbrook news., 1912-02-02
Maklno Sure He Likes It.

Mamma-Look here, Tommy. here is a nice pudding. Will you promise to be a good boy today if I give you some of it?
 Tommy (cautiously)-What kind of pudding Is it, mamma?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05

Postmaster Asks Merchants How
Much They Will Use 1t.

Uncle Sam wants to know some
thing about the needs Of Abilene In
the way of the parcels post. which
goes into effect January l. Post
master Harger yesterday sent out
100 circulars to merchants, which
explained some OF the regulations
and requirements of the parcels post
and asked certain questions which
the merchants are requested to an
swer. PARCELS may be registered on
payment II the regular fee Of 10
cents. and may be insured up to $50
upon the payment Of S cents addi-
tional.
The questions sent out were:
What is the average number OF
fourth class parcels now mailed by
YOU daily? What will be the aver
age number mailed daily by you
when this law becomes effective?
Their average weight? Their aver
age size? What proportion OF the
entire number will be for local de-
livery? VIII your parcels be mailed
in large quantities at stated inter-
walls or will there be a regular daily
mailing? What percentage of par
cells will be insured? Registered
Perishable? Fragile? When the c.
O. d. feature is placed in operation
what percentage of your parcels will
be sent G. o. D.?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
HrnrNGrON DIgCUgsEe
HIGH SCHOOL Law.

A meeting OF citizens was held in
the rooms OF the business mons as
ISOLATION Tuesday night to talk over
the county high school proposition.
Harrington Is paying a tax Of Ap-
proxlmately &11OO to support the
county high school at Chapman and
yet has not had a pupil there for
years. Lyon township is also pay
ing a tax and II is reported, has had
no pupils there for years. A num-
her OF taxpayers In Lyon townsliiD
who want the advantages Of z high
school send their childreB 70 HeF-
ington paying tuition for the priv
ilege but at the same time are pay
ing a county high school tax.A They
object to this system on the grounds
that they are paying two high school
taxes when they can get the benefit
of but one. A meeting will be held
at Abilene soon to devise ways
and means of seeking relief through
the legislature and at the meeting
Tuesday night committee was APP
pointed to represent Herington.
Seven other counties are in the
same position that Dickinson is and
they have organized for the purpose
of asking the legislature to change
the laws. II the county high school
system is done away with, It is in
tended to take advantage of the
Barnes high school law or some
other similar law.-Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
MYSTERIOUS FIRES
AT JUNCTION CITY.
Ex-Abilene Man Loses $1,000 in q
Feed Barn Fire.

Four mysterious fires, occurring
at Junction City within the past
week, have caused a great deal OF
damage. Two of the fires have
been at night, and in both cases re-
suited in total losses. On Wednes-
day night of last week a large barn
and several smaller sheds, belong
ing to Mrs. G. Mann, caught fire
about midnight and were completely
destroyed. The following morning
a small barn, in which a number
of horses we're kept, caught fire,
but was extinguished with small
loss. Saturday night barn rented
by ]. P. Bryant was totally destroy
ed. Mr.. Bryant lost horse and
COW and $3.50 worth of hay. His
total loss was $500. The most SER
ious fire occurred Tuesday after
noon when the Ballinger feed store
was Quilted. The fire had gained
great Roadway unnoticed by several
men in the front office. A large
quantity of baled HAY and crates
of chickens were burned. The loss
is about $1,000. In none of these
fires has the cause been ascertain
ed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
WHO WILL PROSECUTE FLAcK'
Rugh's Term Ends With the First
Week Of Court.

Because the term Of office OF the
present county attorney ends with
the first week of the January term
Of court both he and the county at
torney-elect are wondering who Is
to prosecute in the Flack cases. A
number of naturalization cases Will
be called with the opening of court
ON January Z. These cases Will
probably be finished the first, day
and the criminal cases are the next
on the docket. There are IA crimi-
nal cases on the docket. OF the
IA cases IL are against Flack and
the others are against Bob Rindt
and Frank Watt. The Flack cases
may be taken up during the first
week and finished before the new
county attorney is sworn in January
10 or they may float over for prose
cution after that date. There are
"a civil cases on the docket at the
present time and several others tc
come from the justice court. Th'
docket will probably reach the pro
portions of the September term be
fore January.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Could Shout For JOY.

"I want to thank you from the
bottom of my heart" wrote G. B.
RAIDER, of Lewisburg, w. Va, Tor
the wonderful double benefit | got
from Electric Bitters, in curing me
Of both a severe case of stomach
trouble and Of rheumatism, from
which | had been an almost helpless
sufferer for ten years. 1t suited my
case as though made Just for me-
For dyspepsia, indigestion, jaund1ce'
and to rid the system OF kinney
poisons that cause rheumatism, Elec-
trio Bitters have no equal. Try
them. Every bottle is guaranteed
to satisfy. Only so cents at }. M
Gleissner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
JOE HOWE DEFINES POSI-
TON ON ii, 8. SITUATION

Last week there was quite . BIT
of discussion in Chapman about an
article which appeared in the Re-
Hector regarding a meeting held IN
Abilene by the Commercial club ~
which the Barnes Law took prQnn-
inent part. The article limited thst
]. w. Howe, who was recently elect
ed to the legislature had made
speech in favor of 1t. A few be-
lieved this but Judge Foley was not
one OF them and he Immediately
wrote Mr.. Howe for an explanation
and here is what Mr.. Howe says:
Abilene, Kan, Nov. 90, 1S12.--
Mr.. T. ]. Foley, Chapman. Kansas
Dear Friend Foley: In repuly 70
your letter will say that you were
right. I did not make speech In
favor of it. said If q law could
be passed that would be satisfac-
tory to all would favor It, but
that / was opposed to doing any
thing that would injure the Chap
man high school. MY statement be-
fore the election is still good, and
you can rest assured that Chapman
will get a square deal. Yours re-
spectfully, J. w. Howe.-Chapman
Advertiser.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
LEARN AMERICAN WAYS
canopslan Against Corrupt Public OFF,
ciaIs is On In Canton Death
for One Offender.

Canton, China, Nov. 3O.-Canton is
having a campaign against corrupt
public officials. Chang XII Ting. chief
Of the department of general affairs at
Puenyues, part of Canton, has been
hanged for robbery while on duty, and
a. circuit Judge has been sentenced to
"a years imprisonment for bribery.
Other convictions are looked for.
The government is organizing bu-
reau to collect funds for the proposed
war against Russia. The bureau Is
not to be abolished until peace is de-
clared or the Russian Mongolian con-
vention is abrogated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
ABILENE TAKES THE
TURKEY DAY GAME
The Ability Of the Locals to hit the
Line Hard Won.

Yesterday afternoon the Abilene
high school Npt +revenge on the
Dickinson county high school team
by trouncing them to the tune Of
21 to 0 on the gridiron at the fair
grounds.
Abilene excelIed In her ability TO
plow through the Chapman line for
big gains, and in the fighting spirit
with which the team went into the
game determined that they would
win at all costs.
Abilene's first score came In the
first quarter when Barber dropped
hack and instead Of kicking he slip
ped a forward pass to Rogers VINO
crossed the line for touchdown.
Barber kicked goal. Score, Abilene
7. Chapman 0.
Early in the third quarter Jack
Hutton intercepted forward pass
and with splendid interference rae
ed so yards for the second touch
down. Barber kicked goal. Abilene
la, Chapman 0.
In the first part of the fourth
quarter on a fake kick formation
Abilene shot a forward pass over
the goal line but 1t was also over
the ten yard line at the back OF the
field and was declared touchDack
and was put in play on the 2O-yard
line and by a series of line smashes
BY the backs Abilene carried the
ball to the two yard line where
Barber lugged the oval over for the
third touchdown Barber kicked
goal. Score. Abilene 81, Chapman O.
Abilene tried the famous Mime
sofa shift for several good gains
during the game. Chapman's best
play was the EmporIa hike and the
split tackle buck.
The kicking honors were about
even but Chapman's backs handled
the kicks in better shape than die
the local boys.
Abilene won because they played
harder and more determined, ami
were more consistent, and they wer'
more able to tear through the Chap
man lines when gains were needed
The game was exceptionally clear
and hard fought all the way ant
was closer than the score indicates
and Abilene can Justly be proud o
her team.
| With the game yesterday six o
this years team played their las
game for Abilene. The fellows VIII
will not be back next year are Geo
Keel, JAS Makins, Lee Hutton
| Ames Rogers, Barber and ]. Hut
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
PAuHON's MEETING Ar HIGH
SCHOOL ON. DEC. s.

A patrons meeting for parents OF
students in the high school has been
planned for Thursday evening cf the
coming week, Dec. B. At the high
school auditorium. All parents Of
students in the high school are In
vited. The program win consist OF
music by the high school orchestra
and gIee clubs, and an address by
Prof. G. H. Johnston, Dean OF the
school OF Education, Of. the Univer-
slty OF Kansas. No admission Will
be charged. Parents will be the
guests of the school on this occa-
sion. Doors of the high school VIII
open at 1890 and the program VIII
begin at s. Prof. Johnston is at the
head Of the School Of Education at
the University and has made a
special study of high school educa-
tlon Hia address win be valua-
bile bns for all parents with children
in high school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
HOW to Bankrupt the Doctors:

A prominent New York physlciaan
SAYS. "If it were not TO rthe thin
stockings and thin soled shoes worn
by women the doctors would prob
ably be bankrupt" When you con-
tract a cold do not wait for it to
develop into pneumonia but treat 1t
at once. Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy is intended especially for coughs
and colds, and has won wide repu-
tation by its cures Of these diseases:
It is most effectual and Is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all
dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Cntarrh Cannot Re Cured


with local applications as they can
not reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure IL you
must take internal remedies. Hall s
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one Of the best
physicians in this country for years
and Il q regular prescription. 1t Is
composed OF the best tones known
combined with the best blood puri-
fiers. acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The, perfect combination
81 the two ingredients is what pro-
iuces such wonderful results In cur
Ing catarrh. Send for testimoniali
free. =
r. ]. Cheney q Co., rOps.. Toledo, 2
Sold BY druggists, price 81
Take HaII's Family illg Tor con
stipation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05

California Woman Seriously Alarmed
"a short time ago I contracted q
severe cold which settled on my
lungs and caused me great deal
OF annoyance. / would have bad
coughing spells and my lungs were
so sore and inflamed began to be
seriously alarmed. A friend recon-
mended Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy, saying she had used 1t for years.
/ bought a bottle and 1t relieved my
cough the first night, and In week
/ was rid Of the cold and soreness
Of my lungs" writes Miss Marie
Gerber, saWtelle, Cal. For sale By
All dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05

The Kansas State Good Roads
convention will be held at Inde-
pendence Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday OF next week, December
8, 1 and s. A fine program has
been arranged. Speakers Will be
present from seven different states.
More delegates have been appointed
and more have signified intention
OF being present than for any pre-
vious road convention held in Kan
sas. The convention will be the
biggest highway gathering ever held
in the middle west. Machinery man
ufacturers and dealers will have ex-
hibits and give demonstrations. You
can't afford to miss 1t.
The following organizations are
authorized to send delegates;
County good roads association
1Oc.
District good roads associations
las.
Automobile associations 5.
Commercial associations 10.
Engineering societies s..
Cities and towns 10.
Country clubs 5.
Counties, all commissioners AM
county clerks.
Townships. all members Of town
ship boards.
State, all members of the legis
lature and state officials.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
KILLED in $3.50 Dispute.

Wichita, Nov. 30.-E. D. Patten'
farm laborer. So years old, died at
farmhouse five miles north OF this
city as the result of fractured skull
caused by fight over $3.50. Patten
said his assailant was laborer ne
knew as "Old joe" He has disap-
peared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05

For a Christmas present now
wouldn't you like to have the baby
or some of the children or the faith
err, mother or brother and sister.
Some nice up to date photos taken
to surprise your friends with. II
not why not come to the Broadway
Studio and have them taken. Call
and see and get my prices.
THE BROADWAY STUDIO.
28w3t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Kansas Farmer shot.

Ottawa, kan, Nov. 3O.-Conrad Jue-
sar. farmer rs years old, was shot
and killed accidentally at the home OF
one of his neighbors near Richmond.
The neighborhood had gathered there
for a barn raising. Juesar's shotgun
was discharged as he placed it in a
corner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
VIII Dispose of Parker Buildings.

Barney Parker is here with the
intention OF either selling the Par
ker buildings or tearing them down.
This will give some Of the farmers
or any one a chance to get some
good buildings or lumber cheap.
Barney says Abilene sure looks pros
porous and good to him but he does
not care to make Abilene his home
again. Barney managed the larg-
est of the Parker shows this year
and reports that he doubled the re-
ceipts of the No. Q show. While he
had the largest and best show ever
under the Parker name and made
considerable money he doesn't think
he will manage a show next year.
Barney expects to remain In ABB
lene until all the buildings are sold
or torn down.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Set Fire to Herself.

wichita, Kan, Nov. 29.-In an at
tempt to kill herself while temporarily
insane, Mrs. G. Deiterle of Halsteaa
poured coal oil over herself and set
fire to it. Her screams brought her
husband, who put the FIRE out. She
may recover. a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Here Is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back
urinary, bladder or kidney troubles
try Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf
a pleasant herb remedy for women,s
ills and a great system regulator Al
druggists or by mail SOC, sample
free. Address Mother Gray Co., LIE
Rov N Y. 25d18t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Eo,Is ! Foul Plot.

When a shameful plot exists be-
tween liver and bowls to cause as
tress by refusing to act, take Ut.
Kings New Life Pills, and END sncn
abuse of your system. They gently
compel right action Of stomach, Nv
err and bowels, and restore your
health and all good feelings. S2bc
at J. 81. Gletssner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Fit Hia Case ExactIy.

'sWhen father was sick about six
years ago he read an advertisement
of Chamberlain's Tablets in the pa
pers that fit his case exactly" writes
Miss Margaret Campbell OF FIT.
smith. Ark. ''He purchased a box
of them and he has not been sick
since. NY sister had stomach trou-
HE and was also benefited by them. "
For sale by all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05
Famous Stage Beauties

look with horror on Skin Eruptlons,
Blotches, Sores or Pimples. They
don't have them, nor will any one,
who uses Bucklen's Arnica Salve. II
glorifies the face. Eczema or salt
Rheum vanish before it. It cures
sore lips, chapped hands, chilblains;
heals burns, cuts and bruises: I'm
euualed for piles. Only 25c at ]. M.
Gleissner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-05

Bring your poultry and eggs to
Green Bros, corner Second and Null
berry. Highest market price. 27wtf