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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
Pleasant View school Report.

Report for month ending April 81:
Enrolment %. Average attendance
96.14 Number not absent nor tardy
-. They were: Belle Hagans, Will
lard Van Scoyoc, Gertrude Young.
Frank Hagans, George Steinborn,
Mabel Felix, Daisy Vogt, Bessie Felix,
John Hagans. Jonas Felix, George
Dornberger and Lucille Hart. There
we're 1O2 visitors for the month.
Number of cases Of hardness e.>
Report for year ending April 81:
Enrolment 20. Number days taught
1871. Average daily attendance 22k
Number not absent nor tardy 8. They
we're: Belle Hagans. Frank Hagans.
John Hagans, willard Van scoyoc.
Mabel Felix. Jonas Felix. Gertrude
Young and Daisy vogt. Number not
tardy 90. There were those aboce
named and Gula Coulson, George
steinborn. Bessie Felix, Lucille Hart.
Lily Dornberger, velma Coulson,
Clarence Dornberger. Ethel HRmme,
George Dornberger. Francis Hamme.
ollie Bennett and Lucille Hart ~,
Grace van seoyocs teacher
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18

and Mrs. NJ. H, Amsbaugh, her step
father and mother, and located with
them on the Amsbaugh farm across
the Smoky Hill, where she resided
till the time of her death. When the
St. James church was organized in
that vicinity under the Rev. Mr..
Whitehill she became charter mem
Der. Ten years ago she transferred
her membership to Trinity Lutheran
of this place. In recent years she
was greatly afflicted, and in conse-
quence of this was denied many
privileges. One of these that she
missed very greatly was the public
place of worship. But she was not
without. resources that are helpful.
The burial was in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18

The Bible was constantly by her side
and from this she received great
consolation in her Affections which
she bore with true Christian forth
tude. She has fallen asleep" and
now rests from her labors,s May her
sleep be peaceful. She is survived
by brother, step-brother, and her
step-father, wh0ahave the sympathy
of many friends.
The last tribute of love and re-
membrance was paid Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran
church in Abilene, the pastor. Rev.
w. H. Schrock, officiating, and the
Misses Marie Roger and Blanche Ed
wards singing beautiful duets. There
was large attendance of friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
NEIGHBORS GAVE
n f. MEsERVE A SURPRISE

The older residents of the COM
munity gave T. F. Meserye of Garfield
a surprise on his eighty-fourth birtD-
day. April az. Mr.. Meserve has
been wide awake and expectant on
many previous occasions, but this
year was unprepared for the arrival
of his neighbors with their full bas-
kets. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Meserve
added their welcome to his, making
the day most happy milestone on
the long way.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Meserve settled in
a little shack on the claim in 1882.
Against odds which drove thousands
of emigrant wagons back to the east
they planted and replanted. They
kept in their minds and in, the minds
of their children the vision of this
bare prairie transformed. The home
with its setting Of fine old trees,
its fruits and its flowers, Is a beau
tifuI memorial of their unwavering
faith.
At eighty-four one must pay some
of the penalties Of age but time
has death gently with Father Mes
erve leaving him activity of mind
and body, the sympathetic heart and
the spirit Of faith and prayer which
made him pillar of strength to
his church and power for good in
his community. 1t was matter of
regret that except the children and
grandchildren of the home. no others
could be present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
MRS. KATHERINE sAPP DIES
AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS.

Mrs. Katherine J. Sapp, aged 25
years. wife of Charles Eapp. drug
gist at Junction City, died early this
morning after lingering illness, at
the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary
E. Hinchon, on North Walnut. Be-
sides her husband and mother she
leaves an infant son, three brothers,
John, James and Thomas, and sis
ter, Mrs. Fred Mccullough. Funeral
later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
FORT RILEY BAND COMING HERE
Members Of 18th Cavalry Band to
Give Big Musical.

One of the local treats of the sea-
son will be the concert that will be
given at the Sselye on Friday eyen-
ing of next week by the 1Jth cav
airy band from Fort Riley. Thirty
two performers will take part in the
treat and during the evening
some of the best selections will be
given. Overture "Oberon. William
Tell" List" Second Hungarian
Rhapsody" and many other se.ec-
lions will be given. A number of
special musical features will also be
given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
HIGH SCHOOL BLACK FACE :
ARTISTS TO SHINE FRID Az

1t sure am coming real live
minstrel show with pow'ful Alex
ander's rag time band. Time, Friday
night; place, Seelye thFease. artists,
boys high school glee club and the
members of the high sclooi band.
Both the glee club ana the band
have been under the direction of
E. c. Tillotson which insures a fine
entertainment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
Barber shop Chanpes Hands.

c. W. Holt has disposed of his
barber shop to Geo. Watkins of En-
terprise who took, charge this morn
ing. Mr.. Holt expects to go west
in a few months and will engage
in the mercantile business in some
live town. He has host of friends
who will wish him prosperity in any
business venture he may engage in,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
AdrertIsed Mail.

For week ending April 10. 1912:
Letters: Bert Franks, q. M,
Fink. Andy Fletcher, W. C. Groom,
Miss Helen Jack, Miss Dolly Madison,
Mel Van Horn, Robt. Yandall.
Cards: Willie Betters, Miss Marie
Diskin. Juan Harra, John Hockett,
Mrs. NJ. j., Irvine. Frank Maudsley,
Julius F. Mcdonald, o. H. Norton,
Mrs. Lillian Vance. Pete zerger.
Parcel: MIR. Brouilette 5
R. wARING. P. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
school Closed at District az.

Pleasant View school was closed
April 3. The pupils gave a good
program lasting three hours alter
which the visitors, about one hun
dred, were grandly entertained by
the Pleasant View band. While the
band was playing the ladies Of the
district were preparing a Bosntiful
supper Of which all we're soon ready
to partake. At about o'clock all
had departed. wei satisfied with the
work Of the teacher. Miss Grace Van
scoyoc. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
TOP PRICE FOR PRAIREE HAY.
Several Times Lately the Market Has
Hit the $40 Mark

Prairie hay during the past few
days has been higher than ever be-
fore on the local market. A number
OF loads were sold last week for $40.
On account Of the bad roads and
scarcity, the price remained at that
figure for some days and many far
mers brought small loads to town
over mighty bad roads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
Obituarv.

Miss Amanda swigert was born
in Lucas. Ohio. Jan. %, 1869. and
died at her late home south Of Abb
Iene, April ~. 1912. at the age Of
SO years, months and is days. In
1855 she came to Kansas with Ar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-04-18
PowelI-COIwichl

Saturday evening at the Baptist
parsonage were married Miss Agnes
Powell of Junction City and Herman
Colwich of Fort Riley, Rev. H. P.
Fuller officiating.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-10

So the more temptation came the
more assiduously he played his part.
He shrank from her and from Por-
te- as though he feared the contamina-
ton of the disease. He slouched. q
lonely figure, about the neighborhood,
unspeaking. unspoken to. Porter him
self seemed TO share TO the full the
girls resentment, though once or twice
Jocelyn, catching his eyes unexpected
ly, seemed to detect a puzzled look
IN them. as though his secret were not
wholly unsupported. One thing he
could do. however, and that was to
supply the camp with fish. He fished
diligently. bringing in good catches
each evening which he would ding
down at the threshold Of the cottage.
keeping as far away as possible. And
at night, taking his blankets, he would
remove as far as he could from the
danger zone 10 rest under the stars.
On the sixth day the doctor came
again. The patient had progressed ad-
mirably; much of his time he had
spent In the cabin. He seemed on the
highroad TO recovery, but none was
prepared for the physicians encourag.
ing words.
HE amt goin' to die, is he?" asked
Porter, while the girl lowered near in
breathless anxiety.
"Die?" cried the doctor. why, he's
nearly well. He'll be we'll in a week.
You can let him go about his regular
business now; it's as mild case as !
have ever known"
"And when will you remove the
quarantine?" asked Jocelyn anxiously.
Il want 10 get home"
Come here" said the physician,
reckoning TO him mysteriously.
where do you live?"
New York." said Jocelyn.
IF let you into a secret you
won't give me away?"
Il promise you"
1T won't DO for a doctor to admit
he's mistaken, and I've got to keep
the quarantine up a while longer on
that account. But II you don't mind
walking twenty miles down the line, so
as TO take a train at the next station,
you can go now. Ny diagnosis was
wrong. It's only chickenpox. Mind,
not a word"
Il promise you," said .Iocelyn heart
lily by the way. what will your bill
be-"
20, about fifty dollars" answered
the doctor.
"How's he going to pay?"
"Bill Farland? o, he'll work that
Of during the fall. I guess. numbering.
Send In the bill 10 me-" said Joce
iyn, and gave the doctor his card.
so you're going to leave us?" asked
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They reached their destination al
nightfall and found horse and buggy
beside the sluice and q doctor there
chatting at the delay.
You've heard the ORDERS" he said
you'll both have TO stay here till
guarantees removed. It's a mild case
and there won't be any danger Of his
dying. I'll be back In a week to sec
what progress has been made. Now
bare your arms; I'm going to vaccinate
you both"
Before leaving he explained that
Nelly had received full instructions
how to take care of her father. The
disease must run its course and re
quired no special treatment; anyhow
II would be impossible TO give any un
less a trained nurse were sent from
Utica. and in that rough cabin she
would be but little more efficacious
than Nelly herself. After few minor
instructions. and having told them tina,
the quarantine would probably remain
In force for at least one month, the
doctor jumped into his buggy and
drove rapidly toward the uepot.
AS the two men stood somewhat
sheepishly outside the cabin, Nelly
emerged. The girl appeared trans
formed; the crisis seemed TO have pro
duced in her a store of resolution and
resource.
I'm going to take charge, joe" she
said. You better start q FIRE. Mr.
Jocelyn, you'll help US, won't your?
But into Jocelyn's head the germ
OF an idea had come. He had wronged
both Joe and the girl, II unconsciously
so; now it was his duty to remedy the
wrong so far as lay in his power. And
just as Nelly had been attracted to him
in his stories OF heroic deeds, so now
he could change her admiration into
contempt by displaying quite opposite
qualities.
I'D like to help" he stammered
"but don't go inside that cottage
Miss Nelly"
Why" she asked, looking at hin
in surprise.
'Tm-I'm afraid of smallpox" he
muttered. Isn't 1t very catching?"
He saw Joe Porter looking at hin
In wonder.
"You won't help my father" asked
the girl in establishment. you're no
afraid, Mr.. Jocelyn?"
I'm not going to risk my life," sale
Jocelyn sheepishly. I'm a visitor
here and pay. II were in Joe's place
it might be different"
The girl turned on her heel withou
a word. leaving him standing there
Joe set about making fire: then h
prepared the meal, while Jocelyn sa
beside the sluice gates and watche,
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things in time for you to catch the
train"
Jocelyn returned no answer and the
guide, bending to his oars, pulled the
boat to the bank and grounded her.
Jocelyn stepped out and the men stood
facing each other.
"Well." Porter asked. what Is II to
be?"
But before Jocelyn could answer a
figure emerged through the under
brush and hailed them, stopping just
within shouting call. II was the sta.
ton agent.
Keep back" he shouted. "You got
to 60 back to the sluice gates, both
OF you. and stay there I'll fresh orders
come"
What do you mean?" cried Jocelyn.
"Whose orders?"
Board OF health's," shouted the
agent. "Bill Farland's sick with the
smallpox and you're all Guaranteed.
The doc seen him yesterday night and
posted quarantine notices. Keep back,
keep back; ! amt going to risk my
life. Go back to the gates. It's a
year In prison II you break quaran'
tine"
He disappeared upon the run. For
awhile the two men stared at each 9th.
er IN silence. At last, beckoning to
Jocelyn to follow him, Joe Porter took
up his pack and preceded him along
the trail homeward.
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I seed you with that girl, Mr.. Joce-
iyn," the guide repeated. II seed
your arms around her. And. begging
your pardon II it's a liberty I'm TAX.
Ing sir. there's question would like
to ask you"
Go ahead" said Jocelyn, catching
his NY in bunch of weeis and Keeling
In his line.
DO you mean honest by her, Mr..
Jocelyn?" asked Porter, his eyes fixed
steadily on Jocelyn's face.
"Meaning-?"
Il ask you whether II is your pur.
pose to marry her. sir. You may have
known that some words have been
said between me and her upon that
subject. II was our intention to get
married next fall. I'm not a gentle
man as you are, Mr.. Jocelyn, and I
guess my ways Is as rough as my
clothes, and IL the child thinks more
or you than she does OF me don I
have no hard feelings toward her. But
1t don't seem somehow natural to me,
sir. that a rich city man such as your.
self would want to marry a girl OF
poor mountain folks like hers. And
so | ask you again, sir, whether you
intend to marry her"
Nothing has been said or suggested
about our marrying, Porter" Jocelyn
said calmly, but no longer making any
pretense of casting. Miss Nelly was
distressed and was trying to soothe
her."
Porter nodded his head slowly.
I'm country bred. Mr.. Jocelyn," he
said, land | don't know city folks
ways. But what say is this" and
he brought down his fist into his palm
with a resounding thump-"when q
gentleman puts his arms round a girl
and says no word about marrying her,
why, he don't mean no good by her"
"Wcll, what are you going to do
about II, Porter" asked Jocelyn.
This Is what I'm a.going TO do, sir"
answered the guide You're going to
leave by tonights train"
I'll be damned If do" said Joce.
lyn.
And I'll be damned, in this world
and the next. II you don't" said the
guide. For you'll never speak to that
girl again, If 1t means murder. You
think you're a fine hero with your
tales OF the battles you've seen and
you're just a common lump Of mud"
Jocelyn wound up his line and dis.
jointed his rod.
"Since you seem in an unpleasant
mood. Porter" he said, you may
take me home"
III take you TO the shore" the
guide reioined, land I'll put you on
the road TO the depot and bring your
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the torrent roaring be.ieath him. Dur
ing the supper nobody spoke a word
But afterward, when Joe had gone
inside the hut 10 speak with the sick
man. Nelly turned TO Joc,lyn suddenly
"You-wasn't you joking?" she fal
tered. turning upon him y look full OF
anxiety. Her blue eyes were distressed
and fearful.
Not by jugful," Jocelyp answered
drawing back from the FIRE. Keep
back. Miss Nelly. You might have
caught some OF the infection"
20. amt a-going to catch you. Mr.
Jocelyn," she answered with intense
scorn. Don't be afraid Of me. You
shall be looked after. Mr.. Paying
Guest, just as though father wasn't
sick and likely to die-don't Jet that
trouble YOU" And she swep. back
into the cottage.
No man likes to assume the coward
and Jocelyn was sorely tempted dur
ing the days that ensued to 60 bach
upon his purpose and display his prop
er qualities. Then, too, with this new
strength that had come to the g.rl
during her time OF trouble, she seemed
to have acquired fresh charm and
dignity. Her very looks Of scorn In
creased the young mans admiration
her courage and cleverness impressed
his mind. Jocelyn knew these symp
toms from Of old time; no was falling
In love with her. - .--->
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Joe Porter that evening, as Jocelyn,
once more attired in the garments OF
city life. gathered few indispensable
belongings into his carry-all. doc
said you could go?"
He said IL walked TO the next sta
ton he thought there wouldn't be-
much danger" Jocelyn answered.
And these things OF yours?'
Keep them-give them 10 Mr.. Far
land when he gets we'll. | won't need
them"
Joe Porter strobe up very close to
him.
"Mr. Jocelyn. you think you're wise"
he said. but guess | seen through
your game this time"
what gamer" asked Jocelyn indig-
nantly.
You wanted to square me with Miss
Nelly. At first l thought you was
afraid and so l watched you. watched
you when you didn't think did and
! saw how you'd march right up to
the door at nights when you thought
rs abed and then march back along the
dam, as though you wasn't afeard OF
nothing. And then today when the
doctor come you wasn't afraid to
stand at my side and listen to him
And them blankets Of yourn, Mister
why. you must ha' known that Bill had
been sleeping In them all last week
Il said some things to you I'm sorry
for" continued Porter. holding cut hil
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-10
Insult 70 Injury.

Vincent Aston. at n luncheon at the
Ritz-Carlton in New York, said OF a
certain exclusive millionaire: He is
too exclusive. He very often consid-
ers his equals below him. He reminds
me of an English army officer.
This man belonged TO a crack regi-
ment. While his club was being clean
ed one summer. the members were
permitted 10 use another West End
club-a very dignified and hoary liter
airy institution. The literary club had
a bin Of wonderful 1850 champagne
This the army officer and his friends
drank, night after night, till II was
all gone. The misguided man. as he
finished the last bottle that had been
so lovingly laid down by great his
torians, immortal poets and novelists
OF genius-the man said. languidly:
'Jove, you know. didn't think the
lower middle classes drank such good
wine.'"
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hand. But II you'll say you've no
hard feelings I'll feel easier like.
know a man when sees one. Mr..
Jocelyn. and you're white clean
through"
Jocelyn grasped his hand warmly.
Good luck, old man." he said. I've
left the field to you. And let me know
when the wedding comes of. because
I want to send you q letter OF con.
graduation"
And It came. two months later, In
the form OF the finest trout rod that
Lord Jocelyn could procure In New
York City. together with a gold brace
let for the bride.
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GETTING Even.

"Oh. George, DEAR" she whispered.
when he slipped the engagemcnt.rins
on her tapering dnger. "how sweet OF
you to remember Just the sort Of stone
preferred! None OF the others was
ever 30 thoughtful" George was
staggered but for moment Then he
came back with: mot at all. dear.
You overrate mo. This In the ono
rye always used" She was inconsist
emit enough 70 CRY about T.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-31
BONAR LAW WILL HEAR
HOME RULE ANNOUNCED
Special Gable to The Tribune.

LONDON. March 3o.-The arrange
meDts for Bonar Laws VISIT 10 Belfast
are almost complete. He Will reach the
Emerald isle on the morning OF Easter
on his arrival and after breakfasting at
Larne he Will proceed by rail to Belfast
via CarrickferSus. where he will receive
an address.
popular welcome, friendly or other
wise. will await the Unionist leader at
Lord Londonderry by motor car to Mount
stewart via Combar and Newtonards. at
each OF which places an address will be
presented, welcoming him and express
Ing the determination OF the OTangemen
to oppose home rule.
On Easter Monday Bonar Law will be
early In Belfast and will drive from the
Royal Ulster Agricultural society's
grounds at Balmoral, three and half
miles away, AS soon as ne arrives the
head of the procession win begin a march
past and at It's close Bonar Law will ad-
dress the demonstration from the plat
form, presided over by Sir Edward Car
son.
There Will be three other platforms, at
which the lord mayor. Colonel Wallace
and Lord Templeton will preside. Al the
close OF Bonar Law speech q resolu-
tion will be put simultaneously from the
four platforms denouncng home rule, and
a large Union Jack VIII be unfurled
Sonar Law will be the guest OF Lord
Londonderry at Mountstewart. and among
those invited to meet him are the lord
primate of Ireland. Sir Edward Carson,
Lord Charles Beresford the Marquis OF
Hamilton, Lord Castlereagh and other
members OF parliament.
A large number Of English and Scot.
tish Unionlst members of parliament have
announced their intention OF attending
vitations 10 stay In Belfast and the neigh
borhood
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-31
MINISTERS PUZZLE
OVER DEFENSE BILLS
German Statesmen Fear a
Strong Opposition if De-
mands Are Too Great.
NEW NAVY PROGRAMME
Proposition IS TO Extend Fifty
Millions Over Period of
Six Years.
NEW NAVY PROGRAMME
BY FREDERICK WERNER.

Special Cable to Tho Tribune
BERLIN. March 3O.--IIow TO meet the
national defense bills without arousing
too much opposition against the imperial
government IS tho most difficult problem
the chancellor has to face at present,
and the leading ministers of all the Ger
man federal states lave during the last
two weeks had several Important con-
ferences in this city FOR the purpose of
discussing ways and means.
The change in the political situation,
and more particularly the conversations
with England have had no influence on
the character of the bills, Germania, the
leading organ of the Centre party. de-
clares, but though German taxpayers
would undoubtedly be glad if. as 81 result
Of diplomatic negotiations. the German
empire could do without any new army
and navy bills. the paper points out that
II is not England alone which must be
considered, but also Germany's relations
towards other powers.
AZ recent meeting Herr Bassermann,
leader of the National Liberal party
stated In his speech that the bills would
not come before the reichstAg for some
time yet because differences OF opinion
have arisen among the ministers This
may possibly lead 10 the fall OF the cab
inet or radical changes IN its present
makeup
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-31
New Naval Programme.

Rear Admiral Kalau Won IIofe. retired
writing In the Madeeburger Zeitung says
that according TO the published infor-
of the new navy bill: First, the forma-
lion OF a third battleship squadron In
the active fleet second, three new battle
ships and two small cruisers; third i'm
fleet. and. fourth, some new submarines
and airshps The whole of the new work
is TO be extended over the years 1912 to
1917.
The cost OF the extra demands de-
scribed as nonrecurring, namely for
ships armaments, submarines airships,
etc, amounts, he adds, to $50, 900. 900
and the extra permanent cost to $50, 600.
000-that is 500. .000000 spread over six