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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Hogs Scarce For Two Years.

In the opinion OF President Waters
of Kansas Agricultural college, who
is we'll in touch with the situation,
1t will take a good corn crop next
fall and two years breeding to bring
the hog supply back to normal. Loss
es from hog cholera last fall and
winter were the heaviest ever known
and this with an unfavorable spring
for pigs and high feed has brought
about one of the most far-reaching
hog shortages In the history OF the
country. Besides the actual loss from
cholera the disease forced thousands
of light weights into the market.
Brood sows went with the rest, so
there is a double case for the short
pig crop this spring The man who
has some pigs coming along has rea~
son to feel pretty good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
What Makes a Woman ?

One hundred and twenty pounds,
more or less, of bone and muscle
don't make a woman. It's a good
foundation. Put into it health and
strength and she m.y rule king
dom. But that's just what Electric
Bitters give her. Thousands bless
them for overcoming fainting and
dizzy spells and for dispelling weak
ness, nervousness, backache and tired
listless, worn out feeling. Electric
Bitters have done me a world OF
good, writes Eliza Pool, Dewey,
Okla, land thank you with all my
heart, for making such a good medi-
cine" Only 80. Guaranteed by j.
M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
DAMAGE no y. n. NMCA.E's
HOME BErNC REPARED

Carpenters are busy ht the resi-
dencs OF J. II. Engle. repairing the
damage caused by the aceteylene gas
explosion last week. The repairs will
not have to be so extensive as at
first thought. Some OF the floors
on the first floor have been taken
up and a part Of the siding taken
off, and nearly all the pIastering.
It ls now thought that the ends and
side studdins can be forced back to
their original places without great
effort.
Mr.. Engle says that the explosion
has settled one thing. II the gas
plant Is again put into service It
will be installed in place apart from
the residence and the gas piped to 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
CHICAGO FAST TRAIN DITcHEO
Dixie Flyer Left Rails at MartInton,
llIs-EngIneer KllIed-PuIInnan
Passengers Bruised.

Chicago, June 2S.--One man was
killed and a number of others injured
when the Dixie Flyer, which left here
at $3.50 p. m. bound for Florida, went
OF the rails at Martinton, ILL.,, at mid.
night. ], w. Hendricks of Danville,
ILL.,, the engineer, was killed. The
fireman escaped death by jumping.
All the cars, including six Pullmans,
were derailed. The passengers we're
hurled from their berths and the loco
motive turned over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
g.N.GaA1AoAGta
PREACHER MAKES LONG
TRIP IN AUTOMOBILE

The Rev. Attree Smith who was
the Methodist minister at. Solomon
for sometime, Is now stationed al
Beloit and left there Friday after.
noon with his family to make the
trip to West Jefferson, Ohio, in an
automobile. He sends postcard to
the Daily Call on which he says
that they reached Nelson, Neb., the
first night after a fine trip without
any mishap. They took the Harvard
cutoff" Of the Sunflower Trail
from Beloit but lost the trail Just
out OF jamestown. However they
found It again at Superior, Neb., and
followed It again to Nelson. Mr..
Smith drove his car at the rate Of
about fifteen miles an hour over fine
roads, in fine weather, through a
fine country that il growing fine
crops. Saturday morning Mr.. Smith
and his family were, astir bright and
early read to resume their journey
at $50 o'clock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Farner-Hustoa.

On June 26th, at o'clock, at the
home of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Farmer at Leon. Kansas
their daughter Mae was given to
Robert Huston of Abilene in holy
wedlock. The home was tastefully
decorated with white and pink. AL
the appointed hour about 80 rela-
tives and guests being present, the
brides brother, an accomplished mu-
stefan, presided at the piano and an
other brother rendered an apprO-
pirate solo. To the strains OF the
wedding march the couple took their
stand under the streamers OF pink
and white. and the Rev. H. Huscher,
the brides pastor, assisted by oRev.
Hobbs, the groom's pastor, spoke the
words that made them one. The
evening being ideal the wedding sup
per consisting of two courses was
served on the lawn. The bride is
an accomplished young lady of Leon,
Kansas, and the groom is one of our
highly esteemed young men of Abb
lene. They will make their home
in Abilene, and will be at home to
their many friends on N. e. Seventh
street, after July Z. The guests
from Abilene in attendance were the
mother of the groom, his brother
Edwin and Rev. Mr.. Hobbs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

Although those may dispute it who
others, who speak from personal expert
ence. assert that there ls permanent
cure for chronic constipation. Some
fifty cents, years ago. and that the
trouble never came back on them, while
others admit they took several bottles
before a steady cure was brought about.
The remedy referred to is DR.. Cald-
the market for over a quarter OF a
century and has been popularized on its
merits, by one person telling another
The fact that its strongest supporters
are women and elderly people-the ones
most persistently constipated--makes 1T
certain that the claims regarding It as
a permanent cure for constipation have
not been exaggerated.
It IL not violent like cethartic pills,
salts or waters, but operates gently,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
a Permanent Cure For
Chronic Constipation

without gripping and without shock to
the system. 1t contains tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach and
bowel muscles so that in time medicines
of all kinds can be dispensed with and
nature Is again solely relied on.
Among the legions who testify to these
facts are Mrs. Emma Clemmons, Cleve-
land, Kas., and H. M. Davis, Osawatomie,
Kas., and they always have a bottle Of 1t
in the house, for it is a reliable laxative
for all the family from infancy to old age.
Anyone wishing to make a trial Of this
remedy before buying 1t in the regular
way OF druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar q large bottle (family sizel can
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply addressing Dr.
w. B. Caldwell. 4O5 Washington 50.
on postal card will do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
LETTER WAS BLOWN IS MILES
MIssIve Containing Drafts for &ts1
Found by Farmer In Wheat
Field.

McLeansboro, Ill, June 2S.-While
cutting wheat on his farm two miles
east Of here, George James found q
letter that had been blown from
Bush, IS miles away, by tornado
which almost destroyed that town in
April.
The letter is postmarked Pitts
burgh, Pa, August IL, 1911, and con
tanned four drafts aggregating s1Sl.1O,
italian stamps worth S2.2s and United
States stamps worth 10 cents.
The letter and drafts we're written
an Italian. They were tnrned over to
On attorney Of this city who viii en-.
deavor to and Luigi Curinga, to whom
the letter was addressed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
TOOK TWO HOURS AND -FOUR
MEN TO SHOE HORSE

1t is not often that it takes s. q.
Barber two hours to shoe a horse,
but this morning when he tackled an
outlaw, belonging to L. r.. Conant
of Enterprise. he had big job to
perform. Three men helped Mr..
Barber to throw the horse and tie
its feet together with inch rope. Be-
fore the outlaw could be Quieted, he
broke the rope in two places and
kicked a shoe off one of its hind
feet, throwing it over 20 yards.
While the three men held the horse
down Mr.. Barber shoed it-and by
actual count It took two hours to
complete the Job.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
MOTHER DYING OF GRIEF
OVER ACTION OF DAUGHTER

Mrs. A. e. Buffmeyer OF near In
dustry, the mother OF Mrs. G. H
Bonebrake. who disappeared from
Topeka the night Of June IL. with
Roy Hughes, married man, is re-
ported to be dying Of grief over her
daughters disappearance. Her reason
left her last night and her life hangs
on the hope OF her daughter returning
or sending her some word.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY.

Mrs. H. w. Wilson yesterday morn
ing and this morning gave two break
fast parties to a small number of
ladies In honor of Mrs. J. r. Wilson
who is visiting her from San Diego,
Calf.
The marriage Of Miss Nelle Smith
to Mr.. Frank Ludes of Salina was
solemnized on Wednesday morning
at the church of Immaculate Con-
ception at Minneapolis, the brides
home, the hour of the ceremony be-
ing o'clock. The nuptial low mass
was celebrated by Father Bolka.-
Salina Union.-Mr. Ludes is well
known in Abilene.
With a beautiful June night, with
banks of flowers filling the air with
fragrance, with good wishes of in
Vulnerable friends showered upon
them, with every detail of happy
wedding surrounding them, Miss
Mildred Yoder and Mr.. Carl Stenger
were united in marriage last Thurs
day night at the Presbyterian church
with the DR.. r. M. Tinnon officiat-
ing.-Herington Times.
The monthly meeting of the Bro
therhood of Trinity Lutheran church
was held last evening in the parlors
of the church. The members re-
sponded to roll call with current
event, after which the program Of
the evening was rendered, which
consisted of description of Ander-
sonville prison by r. A. Smith and
a report of the Chicago convention
by J. e. Brewer. Refreshments were
served.
In the presence of their immediate
relatives and close friends. Miss
Olivette Warner and Mr.. Everett w.
Obitts were married at six o'clock
last night at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Warner
Harrington Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
win Make Long Auto Trip

p. H. Gfeller, one OF the farmer
autoists Of north Dickinson is plan
ming on q fine trip during the sum-
mer months. He will take his family
and motor 10 Colorado. then on west
to Boise, Idaho, and from there
home. Mr.. GfeIler was the first
farmer in this part Of the country
to own q motor car and the first
year he went out with his REQ and
won the cup for the endurance run.
Each year he takes 3 trip in his
car and enjoys his vacations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Blanche Colby Laid to Rest.
TFrom Fridays Daily.l

Funeral services were held yes
terday afternoon at the residence OF
H. N. Dyer for Miss Blanche Colby,
conducted by Rev. W. M. Balch. In
terment was in Abilene cemetery be-
side her father gone before. All of
the family we're present at the SER
vices who beside the sorrowing moth
er are A. d. Colby of Kansas City,
Burns Colby and wife of Denver,
and Mrs. H. N. Dyer OF this city,
who are left to mourn the loss of a
kind and loving sister.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
MANY OUT OF TOWN SHOPPERS
WERE IN ABILENE TODAY

This was market day and the bar
gains offered by the merchants drew
large crowds. Many out of town
shoppers took advantage Of the low
prices as well as Abileneites. The
farmers came in early today to do
their trading while it was cool. The
merchants report good sales.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
BROKE HIS ARM WHILE
CRANKING AN AUTOMOBILE

Charles Rush. son of Mr.. and Mrs,
George Rush, had his right arm brok-
en- last night while cranking an auto
mobile. The timer was pushed up
too far and when he cranked the
machine the engine kicked, twist
ing his arm and breaking 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
LAFOLLETTE AND
BRYAN CONSULT
Persistent Report Of Meeting Keeps
Delegates Guessing.
ASKED 10 JOIN NEW MOVEMENT
Rumored Consultation Not Denied by
Either Party-cossIp Of conven-
ton Took Second Place
for a Time.

Baltimore, June 27.-The Demo
cratic convention took second place as
topic Of conversation for time
during the day when report became
persistent that Senator La Toilette
had held q long conference with Will
liam jennings Bryan after the 1attsr's
reversal In the temporary chairman
ship fight in the convention.
1t was said that the senator, who
slipped into town from Washington,
without heralding his arrival, had dis
cussed in detail the third party move
ment and had invited Mr.. Bryan to
cast in his fortunes with the new pro-
gressive movement.
An air Of mystery pervaded the
Bryan and Nebraska headquarters
and it was neither denied nor affirmed
that the conference had been held, but
Mr.. Bryan's secretaries and the Off
GERS of the delegation really didn't
know" of the supposed consultation
between the two men.
Admit But Little.
That Senator La Toilette was under
the same roof with Mr.. Bryan was &C
knowledged and 1t was declared he
had expressed his intention of COM
ing from Washington again.
At the Wisconsin delegations head
quarters it was acknowledged that
the senator had been here and that he
would return. 1t was explained, how
ever, that the supposed conference
with Mr.. Bryan was unlikely because
Mr.. La Toilette, in the past, had al
ways held that differences in the Re
publican party should be adjusted
within the ranks.
Heney Arrives.
Both Bryan and anti-Bryan factions
in the convention were much inter-
ested in third party gossip. The adj
vent Of Francis ]. Heney Of California
who fought for Mr.. Roosevelt in the
Chicago convention and Charles r.
Crane, of Chicago, who helped to con-
duct the early La Toilette campaign
and the reported interview with Mr..
Bryan gave an impetus to the discus
sion.
La Toilette Non-commlttaI.
Washington, June Ex-senator La.
Toilette was back in Washington from
the Baltimore convention and efforts
to get the senator to deny or affirm
that he had conferred with Mr..
Bryan or other leaders ON the third
party movement or any other palitical
subject were met with a consistent re-
fusal to talk about 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Entertained brotherhood Glass.

r. M. White was host to a delight
full dinner given the Brotherhood
Bible class of the Presbyterian
church last night in the church par
lors. Plates were laid for eighty
guests. Interesting talks were made
by ]. H. EngIe, p. L. Gross, J. w.
Howe, w. A. Stacey, Rev. DR.. F. s.
Blayney and Rev. w. H. Schrock.
B. D. Whitehead and L. H. Covert
each rendered pleasing solo. The
Ladies Aid society of the Presby-
terrain church had charge of the
serving.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Elrna Erank Elaetlon nat.

New York, June 2s.-Brooklyn Re
pubIcans are disscussIng q wager
made at the Brooklyn Union League
club that President Taft would not
carry a singls state IN the November
election. The odds were 800 70
1900. q supporter Of Roosevelt TAX
lns the short end .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Drowning At SaIina.
from Saturdays Daily.I

Louis Hilborne, a young man, said
to be stranger, was drowned short
ly before o'clock yesterday after
noon in the Smoky river near Cen
ter street at Salina. He had been
in swimming. A companion said the
young man is stranger and came
here from New York. At 4 o'clock
efforts were being made to recover
the body.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
La toilette Non-commlttaI.
MRS. TAFT VISITS CONVENTION
First Presldent's Wife to Be Present
at Nomination Of Her Hu0-
bands Opponent.

Baltimore, June 28.-The Demo
cratic national convention wal
watched by the FIRST lady of the
land" Mrs. Taft, wife Of the presi-
dent, came over from Washington and
was an early arrival in the gallery
near the speakers platform.
She arrived with Mrs. Norman e.
Mack, three quarters of an hour be-
fore the convention met.
Her seat was in the front row OF
the guests gallery to the left of the
chairman's stand and Immediately
overlooking the west section of the
press gallery.
She had read in its every detail
the story of the Chicago convention,
where her husband was renominated,
and she was deeply interested in the
work of the opposing convention.
This was the first time in the his
tory of the country, SO far as the
oldest convention fans recall, that the
wife of a president had attended a
convention which was to nominate
the man who would oppose her hus-
band for reelection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Insect Bite COsts Ier.

A Boston man lost his leg from
the bite OF an insect two years be-
fore. To avert such ealRmities from
stings and bites OF insects use Back
lens Arniea Salve promptly to kill
the poison and prevent inflamma-
ton, swelling and pain. Heals burns,
boils, ulcers piles. eczema, cuts,
bruises. Only rs cents at ]. M.
Gleissner'G
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Rees stuno Farmer to Death.

Parkersburg, w. Va, June U.s.
Drury B. Badgeley, wealthy farmer
residing at Pleasant Hill, near here.
was attacked by a swarm Of bees,
which settled in his hair and beard
and stung him to death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
The Choice Of a Husband

The Choice of a Husband
is too important a matter for wo-
man to be handicapped by weakness,
bad blood or foul breath. Avoid
these killing hopes by taking DR..
Kings Life Pills. New strength,
fine complexion, pure breath, cheer
full spirits things that win men
follow their use, Easy, safe, sure,
25c. ]. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

Dysentery is always serious and
often q dangerous disease, but It
can be cured. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
cured Il even when malignant and
epidemic. For sale hy all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

TO BE CURED of rheumatism
\ with all it's Iameness, aches and
pains, take Hoods Sarsaparilla. sYou
must be sure to GET HOODS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

For earache. toothache, pains,
burns, scalds, sore throat, try DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil, . splendid REM
edy for emergencies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

Steam vulcanizing and auto livery
at the Abilene Garage, 4O8 N. Broad
way, phone 1870. d4t2Ow4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

Itching piles provoke profanity but
profanity won't remove them. Deans
Ointment l. recommended for itoh-
ing, bleeding OK protruding piles.
see at any drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
YOU NEED QUICK HELP

YOU NEED QUICK HELP
But why take chances with a tin
ker when expert machinists are right
within call. Our specially is quick
action combined with
Skilled Repair Service.
Our repair service is a guaran-
teed service, and our regular Gus
toners know how our guarantees
are backed. We are always ready.
Suppose you test the matter by call
ing us up.
We are not interested in the sale
Of any make Of car.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-23
ELECTRIC LIGHTS DISCOVERED
 THIRTY YEARS AGO

New York. Oct 23 Just thirty years ago this fan Thomas A. Edi- son opened the first electric light station in New York City. This initial plant, which was the begin ming Of a mighty industry, was To- cated in an old warehouse in New York City on Pearl Street The sin gle dynamo. now preserved as curio. was driven by a steam en- zine and supplied current to about four hundred lamps distributed over territory about a mile square. The wires were an laid unGe ground Tn newspapers were dubious about the success Of the new lamps, although they admitted that they gave plenty of light. but Edison himself, coatless and coIlarIoss as he watched the ma. chinery. wa thrilled with success
 The growth Of electric lighting since that eventful day. thirty years ago. has been trueIy wonderful un- tiI now tha very world Is llumiuat- ed nightly with millions Of electric lights. The first electric motor was connected 70 the electric light wires In 1884 and for six months. it is re- corded. this same motor lay around collecting dust before the company could find anyone willing Co try the new power producer Today, in New York City alone. nearly a5o,- 600 horse power Is used in electric motors
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-23

7S7 female, the number Of males per lOd females being 1O9.9. In the rural population of each division the males outnumber the females, but in the urban population Of three divisions the New England, South Atlantic. and Eas' South Central the females outnumber the males.
 The fact that females are rela- lively more numerous in urban than in rural communities throughout the United States exists despite the fact that foreign-born whites-a class iu which. as previously noted, males ore iu majority largely con ycutrated n cities. The relative eN- cess of females in the larger cities .s generally attributed at least in part Co the fact that the city as compared with the country affords more opportunities for women Go Ind employment with a correspond ing greater demand for female la hor.
 or Che 90 cities having over l00,- 000 inhabitants. there are 2S in which the males outnumber the fe- males In 89 Of the cities the pro portion of males was greater in 1910 than in 1900, and in II it was less. The number Of males per 100 females was greatest In Se- atuc l36.2D. and only slightly less fn Portland. Ore. u345l Nash vile shows the smallest proportion Of males. with a ratio Of S96 Co hoo females. or the cities having 5O0.000 or more inhabitants, Balti- more has the lowest number Of males per 100 females t92.p, and Cleveland the highest GO6.6), but .he ratio is almost as high in Chi cago. where there are lO63 males 70 100 females New York City's population is almost evenly divided by sex: in Philadelphia the females ounumbor the males.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-10-23
sHOF REPAIRING MNCHINE
 REPLACES HAND CuERhEE

When the great shoe factories demonstrated that they could make boots and shoes better and cheaper than the best hand cobb'ers these knights of the awI and last were rsreeated % the past-or they man aged to eke out a meager living by repairing worn boots and shoes
 And now comes the electric cob .bIer. and the days of the hand cob bier and his bench are numbered. The electric cobbIer. such as can be found in most large cities. con -tsrs Of one long machine, which is, in reality. a number of machines connected on the same shaft. This shaft is turned by an electric mo tor The electric cohbler fixes shoes while you wait. It will sew on a sole. but on a patch. fix tho heels or refine a shoe iu very few minutes as all the work is done by machinery at a high rate O. speed. And it is not to be denied that the finished product is fully rs good as though the best cohb.er .aaa spent 8 half day on the job. !. the shoe needs re-soling the attend amt picks up and places a piece O, leather of jhe right size and the ma. chine stitches it fast to the upper
 Al the next machine am emery wheel cuts down the edge of the sole and trims it to the right shape The next machine finishes and pol shes the edges. From the stitching machine to the poIisher is but a steT and the work is done long before the old fashioned shoemaker could have the shoe fitted to the last