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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
AUTO MEN TO KANSAS CITY
Big Meeting There Next Week-WiII
Take in Road Problems.

Abilene promises to be we'll repre-
sented at the Motor show in Kansas
City February II to 81. Reserva-
lions at the Kansas City hotels have
been made by a number Of local
men. As a result of the show there
may be some new cars in Abilene.
One Of the special features of the
show, which is promoted by the Kan
Sas City Motor Car Dealers associa-
tion' will be to devote special atten-
ton to the good roads problem.
Special attention will be given to |
he discussion Of the roads in Kan
as and Missouri.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
BUYING MATERIAL FOR OFFICE
Salina Plant Gets Contract for the
Brick.

George A. shaul, who has the
contract for building the new post
office, is buying material for the
buildings now and it will soon begin
to arrive at the new postoffice site.
He made trip to Salina yesterday
and closed an order for 100000
building brick with the Salina Wit
rified Brick company and a smaller
order was placed with another Sa-
ina company for fancy dry pressed
puff gray brick which will be used
bout the entrance of the building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
SOLOMON CASE STILL
In SALINE COURT

Another echo of the Barrett case
was heard in the district court at
salina yesterday when reply to the
amended answer in the suit Of A.
Carpenter against ]. A. Barrett was
filed. Mr.. Carpenter is the admin
istrator of the estate of ]. G. Bar
rett and he brought suit some time
ago to collect recent from j. A. Bar
rett, who had lived on his fathers
farm. The question of the rent
came up in the suit by Mr.. Barrett
% set aside deeds his father had
made. 1t was said the deed to Mr.. |
3arrett had been held up pending
he paying of this rent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
a Permanent Cure For
Chronic Constipation,

Although those NAV d,anuta 1. -.
nave nave not tried 1t, yet thousands az
others. who speak from pergonsi eTnar,.
c cnce' assert 9 that there - q permanent
testify they were cured FOR ~ i,tt HOn ne
lily MY cents, years ago. and that the
orGuDIe never came back on them. whiie
pSt9ers admit they took several bottles
Oerore STEADY cure was brought about.
The remedy referred to r. m reIA
wells Syrup Pepsin. It has hean ~,
the market for over q quarter of a
century and has been popuiarized on its
I rha Dy one person telling another.
IRE women and elderly people--fhe ones
most persistently constfpated-makes n
certain that the claims regarding n az
permanent cure for constipation have
lot been exaggerated.
It is not violent like cathartic n,IIs
ats or waters, but operates gently |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

without gripping and without shock -
the system 1t contains tonic propar-
ties that strengthen the stomach AZ
Dowe! muscles SO that in time medicines
y al Kinds can be dispensed with ana
Among the legions who testify IA tbe-..
iacts are Mrs. Emma CIemmons. Cleva-
land, kas.. and H. M. Davis, Osawatomie.
kas:' and they always have bottle Of Il
IN the house, for Il is a reliable laxative
Tor all the family from infancy to old are.
Anyone wishing to make a trial Of thia
remedy before buying It in the regular
Wy .sy OF druggist at nifty cents or one
ave g sample bottle sent to the home
rec or charge BY simply addressing DR..
~ ~ 4: Caidwell, 4O6 Washington ST.,
1ontlcello, Ill. Your name and addresg
n a postal card viii do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
HAVE LIVELY DEBATE CLUB.
One Debate Each Week Held at ,be
High School.

A new spirit of debate has broken
out at the high school the last few
weeks and the debating club is one
OF the most popular organizations
IN the school. One debate is being
neld each week. Prof. Sleeper re-
ceived debating material today from
the distributing agency at X. U. and
within the next few weeks the Pan
anna canal municipal ownership and
me initiative and referendum will
get their share of attention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
MANY DICKINSON MEN
INTERESTED IN NEW PLow.
WIN Probably Locate Central offi-
ces at Salina.

A large number OF Dickinson
county men are interested in the Sell
Contained Pillow company lately or.
ganized at Chapman and are now
looking for a place to manufacture
their product.
The annual meeting OF the new
company was held Wednesday at
Chapman. The following board of
directors was elected: George w.
stally, Chapman; John t. o'Brien,
New Cambria; H. F. Baier, saiina;
Chas. J. Bowling. Chapman; M. p.
Sandborn, Chapman; Thos. v. STAFF
ford. Chapman; J. P. Sullivan, Solo
mon. H. F. Baier of Salina was
elected president Of the new COM
pany.
The salina Union says of the new |
company:
The Self Contained Pillow company
woulo like to come to Salina II the
city Will make the inducements. The |,
inducements would probably be a
ute and an ordinary building along I,
some railroad track.
The question of location is vet ,
IN open matter. The company pre-
ers Salina on account of its central q
ocation but it must have a sit along !
a railroad track. The Santa Fe :
abroad has promised to help in h
his matter and the city and the q
abroad might get together. n
The company has received offers !,
ON many towns. One man in june =
ON City has offered as his individ- =
Il contribution, an acre of ground
ong the railroad. -
The pillow which the company
axes is something new. 1t is q com :
nation machine, the plow being 90
TT Of the engine. -,
1t is probable that the Chamber a.
Commerce may act on the mat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
ROADS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE.
ana Autos Have Been Used Ever,
Day This Winter.

DR.. Dieter said today that he had
used his auto every day this winter
IN making his calls through the
country The winter has been a
winter for it's fine wea-
t-er and the roads right now are
In as fine shape as they have been
any time this year. Auto owners
are taking advantage OF the fine
Weather and are making long hikes
INTO the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
CHAPMAN GIRL Is
REPUTY REGISTER

Miss Maude scripter received 4
phone message Tuesday that she
mad been chosen deputy register OF
deeds by Tom Easter Miss Scripter
is graduate Of the d. c. H. s. with
the class of 'Os and will make 4
capable assistant to the office. She
Is not stranger in Abilene as she
was assistant bookkeeper at the
Abilene wholesale house a number
of years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Medicine for the Blood
Is Needed Now

because the unhealthful modes of living during the
wln'er nave made the blood impure causing loss Of
apPeute ana chat tired feeling, as well as the sores
ana eruptions that occur at this time.
be sure to take Hoods Sarsaparilla this spring.
- combines the great curative principles Of roots
ana herbs so as to raise them to their highest
enciency IN the treatment of all blood humors hIood
diseases and rundown conditions.
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today. All druggists
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
N.D.K. STAYS HERE
WHOLESALE GROCERY OPERAT-
ED AS A BRANCH HOUSE.
Equipment and Efficiency OF the
Abilene House wnl be Increas-
ed-StOcIEing Up Now
With w. d. X. Brands.

III w. w, Watson, president of the
Watson, Durand Kasper Grocery Co
OF Salina was In town yesterday to
look after the interests of the whole
sale grocery which has lately been
added to the w. D. X. company. Mr..
watson was met at the wholesale
grocery by large delegation OF the
Abilene merchants who petitioned
him to keep the Wholesale grocery
IN Abilene as branch OF the Salina
company and Mr.. Watson informed
them that the company had already
decided to keep the branch house
here.
When seen later Mr.. Watson said:
I'VE have decided to operate the
Wholesale grocery here as long as It
Is paying proposition for us. II
Is necessary to reach out into new
fields to make the wholesale bust.
ness pay and we had this idea
In mind in buying the house here.
We expect to stock up the grocery
here with our brands of goods and
will make the Abilene branch more
than it is at the present
Tine" Il
The travelling men who now repre- I
ent the Abilene Wholesale Groce. v a
VIII remain on the road for the w.
,. x. branch house and as the COM n
any gets time to work out its prob b
Ems the field best reached from p
.Dilene will be given exclusively to
ne Abilene house. The merchants Of
re showing fine attitude toward tie
le new company and will be able
help much in keeping this new o.
RIM in business here.
The Salina Union says: "The
ock the Watson, Durand Kasper
mpany bought in Abilene will be ~,
Grated as a branch of the firm. 60
icy have engaged the building 1t ON,
cupies there for two years and %
already doing business from s,,,
1t place. Although the stock has a.,
been formally turned over to 80
Watson, Durand Kasper COM o.
ny and will not be until the in ret,
ce is completed, they are shipping 60 =
IDS to the branch house and all 90 =
goods that are shipped from the -
Use are charged on their accounts. ~ .,
1T is the intention of the com Ror
y to put in their own brand of +ho
DIS as soon as possible and make
branch house at Abilene perma-
t. The people of Abilene have S65
very anxious that the Watson,
and--Kasper Co. maintain the Com
"a. at Abilene and have so petit
I'd the company. The decision
announced will prove mighty TIL
news for the people of Abb ed III
prriz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Joe Cryderman is just in receipt
of the news Of the death of his I'M
Gle, James M. Eads, which occurred
last week at Wagner, Okla. Mr..
Eads has often visited here and
many old friends will be sorry to
hear Of hts death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

For Choice Pure Bred Seed Corn
and all kinds of farm seeds in bulk,
also garden seeds, send to the Lawn
dale Seed Farm. Catalogue free.
John D. FILLER, Box r. The Farmer
Scotsman, Hiawatha. Kansas.
30w9t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

A Warning-to feel tired before
eAeTtion Is not laziness--it's a sign
tnat the system lacks vitality. and
needs the tonic effect of Hood,s
Sarsavarilla. Sufferers should not
delay. Get rid of that tired feeling
Dy beginning to take Hoods Sarsa.
parilla today. ' ="
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Take DR.. Kings New Discovery.
The best Cough, Cold, Throat ana
Lung medicine made. Money REFUND
ca II It fails to cure you. Do not
nesitate-take 1t at our risk. First
dose helps. J. r. Wells, FIoyadada.
Texas, writes: "Dr. Kings New Die
covery cured my terrible cough ana
cold. ! gained 10 pounds" Buy II
at Gleissner & Sons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
EllswOrth Deseated Mlnneapoli..
from Saturdays Daily.l

The Ellsworth basket bali team
defeated the Minneapolis team at
minneapolis last evening by a score
OF 20 to II. The Ellsworth team
VIII play this evening at Benning-
ton. Prof. Karl Miller of salina
officiated last night as referee and
VIII also officiate tonight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
QUESTION CLEARED UP.
Reflector Readers Can No Longer
Doubt the Evidence.

Again and again we have read 81
strangers in distant towns who have
been cured by this or that medi.
lcine. But Abilene's pertinent cues
ton has always been HAS anyone
here in Abilene been cured?" The
word of a stranger living a hun
dred miles away may be true, but
1t cannot have the same weight with
US as the word of our own citizens.
whom we know and respect, and
whose evidence we can SO easily
prove.
s. c. Wagner, 1Os E. N. Sixth
st., Abilene, Kan, says: IT gladly
confirm all / said about Doan's
Kidney Pills, when l publicly recon-
mended them several years ago. For |
many years kidney complaint annoy
ed me. There was pain across my
oins and the passages of the kidney
seeretions were irregular. Doan's
Kidney Pills brought me prompt and
relief and after taking
hem, I enjoyed much better health. !"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
ents- Foster-MiIburn Co., Buffalo,
lew York, sole agents for the United
tates.
Remember the nameDoan's- I
q take ne ether. adv {.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Bring your poultry and eggs to
Green Bros, corner Second and Null
berry. Highest market price. 27wtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
BARRELS OF MONEY 10 LOAN.

We have all kinds Of money to
loan on real estate at reasonable
rates. See Us before making 4
loan. Briney, Pautz and Danford
Abilene, Kansas. 1ewtsI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
ARE CITY ORDINANCES
VIOLATED EVERY pay?

COMMUNICATION IA
oeen received by the Reflector wifi
the request that the writer's nam,
be withheld:
I'm Wednesdays Reflector w,
read, IL the city proposes to fins
every person who violates in the
Isnghtest degree any city ordinance
the whole town Will soon be in no.
ice court. This reader was amazed
10y this sweeping assertion. Is this
indeed the condition OF our towns
people? Are we law abiding people
TO that extent? We are well aware
there are those among us who viii
Iully violate the city ordinances
when they think they will not be
caught. But we thought, and still
believe they are exceptions TO the
rule. Although this particular or
dinance is possibly too stringent and
In the minds of many public spirited |
BUSY folks, could properly be modi-
Held to be as formerly, except in
me paved districts. Yet we believe
ne majority of our citizens love law
ma order, and mean to support the
commissioners. From a citizen who
stands for equality, regardless of
aste ~ A SUBSCRIBER"
The above was written by a most
stimable lady whom, we will leave !
Judge as to the truthfulness of the =
'eflector's statement about the "
reaking of the city ordinances, at =
ne time or another, by most of the u
eople here. For the purpose of .
is Judgment, we enumerate a few
the laws most frequently vio-
ted:
Prohibiting the stacking of straw
hay in city.
Prohibiting waste paper, garbage. ue
ubbish, leaves, grass, brush, tin w.
u.s. or manure upon any street or -
ey, or the burning of the same va
the city. To-
Prohibiting any person from rid ~,
or driving on streets faster than WI
Mt miles per hour.
Prohibiting chickens from run
g at large upon another's prem exc
. tina
'rohibiting the growing of hedge sar
her than three feet or wider than deli
foot. by
the allowing Of over par
ging tree branches less than nine -
high over sidewalk or twelve A'O'
high over driveways.
the giving of money, anu
or lodging to any begger with
Just compensation.
'ohibiting the growing of weeds ID
Their worthless vegetation mora used
eight inches high on parkings, In
ore than "a inches high on any coun
n the city. rems
the driving of an ter
mobile or motorcvcle faster +hor in al
lilies an hour in the bus;rass any
ct and 20 miles in the resi- are
weatl
tate law prohibits tho sn,t+,r into
lewalks.
Reflector believes that but
'eople in town would escape "A
to police court If these and
laws were enforced in their
st sense. But all laws were
primarily for the protection
ety against the abuse of per-
'reedom by the individual and
pposed to be enforced solely Attic
protection. The spirit of others,
is the vital thing and not c cnce' 9
1nical enforcement. Individ- testify
well as officers have gener- troSble Il
'arded this spirit and refused Others
ertain complaints made for The !
or to get even. These and Welfs
Tvs of similar nature are century
and necessary but a proper The me Fac
# discrimination should be are won
1 their enforcement. certain
Derma
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

The day Of harsh physics Is zone.
People want mild. easy laxnffvaa
Deans Regulets have saffxfioS fhon-
sanda 2sc e. an drug stores.
The Washington times., 1913-03-17
AWAIT THE ARRIVAL
Of FRENCH EXPERTS
Bureau of Navigation Advised
Army and Navy Men Are to
Reach Here Today.

Navy officials today are awaiting the
arrival of four noted French military
men, who will make important time
and longitude tests here with wireless
aid. The Frenchmen are Lieut.. Ludodic
Driencourt and Lieut.. Charles Vaisseau
Gignon, OF the French navy, and Col.
Gustave- Ferrie and Capt. Paul Leves-
que. of the army.
The Bureau of Navigation received
word this morning that the noted guests
would reach here during the day II a
definite time is sci, a department official
will be named TO extend them a greet
ing. 49,
The visit OF the, military men is the
start of plan to construct a new
world map, more accurate than any
now existing. .--.s
The purpose of their visit is to de-
termine the exact longitude between
Washington and Paris. The four Off
GERS are prominent In naval and scien-
tifc circles. and this is the first time
the United States has co-operated with
foreign officials. through means of the
wireless, in the exchange OF observa-
tions
The Army and Navy. Club acts as
host for The distinguished guests, while
Ambassador Jusserand and other Of
fcials expect to give them several en-
tertainments during their stay here.
The naval officers will conduct ex-
periments at ihe Naval Observatory,
and then by means of the wireless at
Arlington. Send these reports to Paris.
The exact difference IN time and other
observations, will be noted by means
The Washington times., 1913-03-17
Dog Has His Day
In Saving Of Lives

W1NSTED, March 11.-Major. 4
Scotch collie. tagged" an automobile
party, preventing serious accident,
and later saved himself from drowning
IN Highland lake
Major was out for an airing on the
boulevard which. encircles the lake,
when he discovered Just beyond a sharp
bend giant boulder which had tumbled
from a ledge and blocked he driveway.
The dog quickly retraced his steps,
got directly in the path of an approach
Ing automobile. and began barking. The
driver slachened speed Just 'iE time to
avoid hitting the boulder or plungins
into the lake
Encouraged by this performance.
Major undertook to capture a wild
duck whicn was flying across the lake.
He started after the duck, and when
half n mile from shore broke through
the ice A large crowd saw Major s
predicament. but nobody dared venture
out upon the ice. The collie finally got
out of the water upon the thin ice
and started for the shore. He frequent
~ broke through, and each time
changed his course. and finally got TO
land, when he was cheered by the on
lockers.
The Washington times., 1913-03-17
CHARGES COlLUS|ON
IN BATTLESa|P DEAL
Senator Ashurst Says "Armor
Plate Trust" 0vertaxed U. S.
for Equipment.

Senator Ashurst Of Arizona got after
the "Armor Plate trust" of Pennsyl-
yania in the Senate today. He intro
duced a resolution. which was referred
to committee, reciting various charges
In connection with the awards for pur-
chase Of armor plate for the battleship
Pennsylvania March 3. 1913.
These charges. as contained In the
resolution. are that the, bidding was
doine after conference among the three
armor plate concerns of Pennsylvania.
that the bids differed not more than 81
ton. and that the Secretary Of the
Navy. though aware OF the charges of
coilution divided the contract for S.00
tons of armor plate among the three
companies at a figure SIS higher than
previous awards.
The resolution calls on the Secretary
Of the Navy to furnish a report Of
smount of armor plate purchased by
the navy the last twenty-five, together
with prices and names of concerns get
ting awards.
The Senate met at noon and had a
number of minor matters before IL. The
Banking and Currency Committee was
empowered 10 hire clerk at $500.
The Washington times., 1913-03-17
Audience Is Pleased
With Mccain Lecture

The Columbia Theater was comfort
ably filled last night with an audience
which accompanied Nox Mccain on a
picture journey through the most beau
tiful section of the Old World, making
the start at Paris, and from thence
through the beautiful Riviera. There
was only a fieeting glimpse of Paris.
the travellers then preceding to Yer
sailles. travelling from there southwark
tc the various provinces of Avignon.
Mines, and Cannes. At Nice and Willie
fianche, the travellers found much 10
entertain them, and the short stop at
Monte Carlo gave the audience an OBJ
portunity OF seeing a hydroaeroplane
in flight
OF especial interest was the motion
picture showing the birth OF a flower.
presenting i'm motion pictures the eyo-
luton of a flower from the bud 10 the
full blossom.
This afternoon. at 4 o'clock. Mr.. Nc
Cain repeats his lecture, the subject
heing, France from Paris to Mon.c
Carlo"
The Washington times., 1913-03-17
Army and Navy
ARMY.

Lieutenant Colonel WILSON Y.
STAMPER, Second Infantry, will re-
port to an army retiring board at
Honolulu. Hawaii Territory, for ex-
animation:
The following named officers are at
tached to regiments as hereinafter
indicated for temporary duty:
Lieutenant Colonel CHASE W. KEN
NEDY. Sixteenth Infantry, To the
Eleventh Infantry.
Lieutenant Colonel HENRY D. STYER.
Seventeenth Infantry, to the Eight
eenth Infantry.
Major ABRAHAM P. BURLINGTON,
Twenty-first Infantry, to the
Twenty-second Infantry.
The following-named officers are re-
lieved from duty at the army service
schools, Fort Leavenworth. Kan, to
their proper stations.
Colonel ABNER PICKERING, Infantry.
Lieutenant Colonel CLEMENT A. F.
FLAGI.ER, Corps Of Engineers.
Major EDWARD NJ. LEWIS, Nine
teenth Infantry.
Major WILLIAM s. GU1GNARD, Sixth
Major WILLIAM wEIGEL. Twenty
third Infantry.
Major CHARLES B.. HAGADORN.
Twenty-third Infantry. Y
Major CURTIS w. OTWELL, Corps Of
Major P. D. LOCHRIDGE. Thirteenth
Cavalry, from Fort Riley, Kan, to
his regiment.
The following named officers are re-
lieved from duty at the army service
schools. Fort Leavenworth. Kan,
and will jsin their respective regi-
ments:
Lieutenant Colonel GEORGE H. NOR
GAN, Eleventh Cavalry.
Ma jor GEORGE w. READ, Ninth Cav
airy.
Major GEORGE II. CAMERON, Four
teenth Cavalry.
Major EDWARD ANDERSON, Twelfth
Cavalry.
The Washington times., 1913-03-17

Senator Will Not Accept Place
on New Banking, Preferring
the Finance Post.

That Senator La Toilette turned down
an offer to become a member of the
new Banking and Currency Committee
of the Senate developed today
The reason Senator La Toilette re-
fused to go on Banking and Currency
is that it would have meant vacating
his place on the Finance Committee. 1t
was the intention of the Republican
steering committee, If La Toilette left
Finance, to replace him with Senator
William Alden Smith. of Michigan.
vino is one of the ultra, high tariff men
in the upper house. .=s:-.-.
Holding that the downward revision
sentiment of the middle West demand
ed representation on the Finance Com
mittee. Senator LaFollette told the
Committee on Committees he would
stay on Finance
The Washington times., 1913-03-17
Man Accused of $4,000
DefaIcation Arrested

MOBILE, March lit is reported
here today that Theodore Lacey, alb
sconding clerk of the Alabama convict
department, who is charged with hav-
ing taken with him $4,000 in cash and
whose books are alleged TO show
shortage Of 10000. has been placed
under arres. at Marietta, Ga.
Lacey left Montgomery last Wednes-
day with a hadsome blond from Allan
IA, whose name has not yet been
learned His wife and five children in
Montgomery are penniless. All posses
sions of J., G. Oakley, president of the
convict board, have been attached.