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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01

r. .Two Of the four blocks on East
l,.,in street we're credited to the f2ESt
7,,.rd and two to the Fourth ward.
i How the Cost Divided.
The bill for paving these streets as
9sa5 o41.1o. OF this amount S9- H'''T-
nos heen ssessed against the properties
>t,nd certificates have been issued. ne
sY,alance. Of $50, Bliss has peen pa y
to,,+ of the citys Improvement 1und o.
y 6,,,,tb money raised from the recent SAFE
dof bonds. .,eo.,1z
There was assessed against the prop-
t.-4,es s9.35036 Of this sum, ana ttt7
frest sT.59479 was paid by the CITY VIZ
4 Reinforcement fund warrants. Inc CITY .
sshare was so large, as conlpa'eu "-.'
bthe total, because, In aohlIion ~
ts,,r,;ne the usual onethird Of the as
i s,uan,,,an+ against corner lots that were
,,sl.a.ar nayed on the other streets, the
4 a..,,no;1 settled with the East Mar
.-.rae+ nroperty owners by assuming
h.Ir of the cost Of that improve
...rt rather than fight the many cases
thru the courts.
Division Of 1912 Bill
I, ~ the s7s.os595 total Of the paving
ton;,1 for 1912, s53,31906 was assessed
cto the properties and s24,Te.e' WIZ oe
,aid by the city. when fina! settlement
mase The share the city pays from
Ats Improvement fund is made up OF
The following items
294752
H,educted from corner LOT
s.-nsse..a1s 1,674.32
$50, .s24.776.SG
& The council chose to lower the as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01

State. Fifth to Seventh avenue. 2
Church, Ninth to Twelfth ........
Twelfth, Main to Church ......... l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
Where Water Mains Were Laid.

The principal water main extensions
Of 1911 and 1912 were as follows. which
include the size Of the pipe laid. the
! length in feet of the extensions, the
street in which they were laid and the
cost:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Colby Free Press: i

Colby Free Press: Every legis-
lature does a few foolish things.
This one has passed the trained
nurse law. Why don the news
paper boys have a law passed max
ing everybody subscribe and pay
for their papers? Why not have a
law making everybody attend
preaching service on Sunday and
drop quarter into the hat? You
say such foolishness. We plead
guilty, but why not let nurses take
their chances with other people and
If people want them hire them. II
they want to hire some one else for
a dollar a day instead of paying
them five dollars a day, they should
have the right to do so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
TAFT SENDS REPLY TO MADERO
Necessity of Protective Measures
Shown; Assures Friendship.

Washington, Feb. 18.-President
Taft's reply to Madero's appeal to
withhold American Intervention in
Mexico, sent by telegraph, was made
public by Secretary Knox today as
follows:
From your excellency's telegram
which reached me the 14th, 1t APP
peared that your excellency was
somewhat misinformed as to the pol
icy Of the United States towards
Mexico which has been uniform for
two years or as to the naval or other
measures Of natural precaution. The
ambassador telegraphed that when
you were good enough to show him
your telegram to me he pointed out
this fact.
Your excellency must, therefore,
he aware that the reports which
appear to have reached you that
orders have already been given to
land forces, were inaccurate. The
ambassador, who is fully informed,
is nevertheless again instructed to
afford you any desirable informa-
ton. Fresh assurances Of friend
ship to Mexico are unnecessary after
two years of proof of patience and
good will.
In view of the special friendship
and relations between the two coun-
tries l cannot too strongly impress
upon your excellency the vital I'M
portance of early establishment OF
the real peace, an order which this
government has so long hoped to
see, both because American citizens
and their property must be protected
and respected and also because this
nation sympathizes greatly with the
Affections Of the Mexican people.
In reciprocating the anxiety shown
by your excellency's message, feel
it my duty to add sincerely and with.
out reserve, that the course OF
events during the past two years
eliminating in the present most
dangerous situation creates in this
country extreme pessimism and the
conviction that the present para
mount duty is the prompt relief OF
the situation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
A FEW COMMON MISTAKES.

1t is a mistake to believe that the
business men Of this country are
either thoughtless or faithless. 1t
is a mistake to condemn many for
the faults of the few. 1t is wrong
to condemn organized labor because
a few dynamiters have been found
among the leaders. 1t is a mistake
to believe that the rank and file
Of the American people are not
happy. contented and satisfied with
the institutions Of their country.
1t is always a mistake to try ex-
periments when one is doing we'll
enough as he is. believe In the
homely old motto "Let well enough
alone" 1t is a mistake to believe
that the loud-mouthed demagogues
who are springing up on every plat
form and posing as the friends Of
"the dear people" have anything else
but their own good at heart. AS
soon as they get fat office, they
are satisfied. It is a mistake to
think that these demagogues are
fooling all the people all the time.
They can't do it. A good many
people are fooled and a good many
only learn by bitter experience. That
is the way Of the world. 1t has al
ways been so and will always be
so.-Leslie's Weekly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
duel
AT CLOSE RANGE
Fierce Fighting Continues in the
Mexican Capital.
THE SITUATION is UNCHANGED
Americans Are Getting Out Of Shot
acknowledgements Forces
Not Strong Enough to
DislOdge Rebels.

Mexico City, Feb. 1S.-Fighting
yesterday was very heavy. The big
caliber guns in the arsenal were al
most constantly in use. The federal
artillery brought another big siege
gun into action but did not succeed
liz silencing the rebel fire.
1t is impossible to transmit de-
tails because of the close censorship.
The engagement was very severe, al
most all afternoon, but the firing
then dwindled and developed into
an exchange of volleys of rifle bull
let's. The rebels tried to pick off
the federal artillerymen as they
were serving the guns.
Many American residents with
their nerves shaken by the almost
constant explosion of shrapnel dur
ing the past week, departed yester-
day and today in the direction OF
Vera Cruz. The danger zone was
practically deserted today except by
soldiers.
The United States embassy and
the district surrounding 1t, in which
there are many residents, were not
touched by the projectiles after the
removal of the federal batter! which
had heretofore drawn the fire OF
the rebel gunners at the arsenal.
The rebel gunners at the arsenal
poured a shower Of shrapnel across
the city toward the national palace,
but did little damage. The federal
guns were quite as ineffective as
ever in dislodging the rebels. Fur
thermore, the federals did not show
the same aggressiveness which char
acterized their action in the early
days of the battle. This is believed
to be due to the fact that they real
ize that for the present the govern
ment forces are not of sufficient
to defeat the rebels. Cen
eral Huerta announced, however,
that he expected soon to begin an en-
circling movement, in which bombs
would be used at short range.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
INFLATED PRospERIrY.

The other day a student in a not
distant city declared publicly that
the trouble with the United States Is
that 1t has nothing but an inflated
prosperity" He explained his cap
ton by saying that when this coun-
try was new, II was a veritable gold
mine for the Europeans who came
to 1t seeking and finding their for
tunes. The Europeans. he declared,
we're OF the higher skilled classes OF
northern Europe, and they had been
trained to know what to do with
themselves. They developed the
new country and themselves stimuli
taneously. And now, 1t is walled, we
are coming to the end of our tetherI
The natural resources are about to
play out. Indeed, scientists tell US
there is only coal enough In sight to
last 5000 years at the present rate OF
consumption. And while all of this
may sound like joke, 1t is indeed
far from II. In fact, nature has
dealt with such munificent hand in
America that we have grown to be
more dependent on her than upon
ourselves. II the gentlemen means
that Americans were not sufficiently
intense on what they do, then per-
haps he is right in calling ours an
inflated prosperity" England and
Germany and France each Of them
grow far more to the acre OF titled
ground than we do. There are no
waste acres that can be reclaimed,
over there. It is only in comparative
Iy recent years that Kansans have
Systematically sprayed their fruit
trees. Bill .Nye in his homely way
once said that life was not SO much !
in taking all the tricks as in playing
10 the very best Of your ability the
hand that is dealt you" 1t is that
Intense method that makes real pros
perity. Speaking relatively, 1t is not
pessimism to say that other forms
are inflated prosperity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
THIS way. LADIES.

Young Lochinvar rode out from
the west, so the poet tells US, and
throughout the wide border his
steed was the best, and so forth. but
that was in the old fashioned days
when men were brave and did the
fighting and voting and women we're
fair and did the weeping and Cro-
cheting. Now that ghe suffragist
has come, 1t is interesting to note
that the suffrage leaders are plan
ming to do a few stunts in the way
of dashing rides and coast-to-coaSt
horseback journeys that will give
equestrian poets a theme such as
they have not had since Phil Sheri-
dan dashed into Winchester, 20
miles distant.
A horseback trip across the con-
tinent promises to be journey full
of interest and pleasure for the
ladies and the promises will be full
filled in enjoyable realization If the
promoters of the plan are properly
careful in the selection of the timer
airy. It is pre-supposed that the fair
equestriennes will spend a few days
in enjoying Kansas air and rejoice
ing over the good judgment of the
Kansas menfolk who voted for suf-
frage. No journey across the contin-
emit would be quite complete with
out visiting Kansas and in case a
route is taken that fails to touch
this section of the Great American
Desert. the members Of the party
should demand the return of their
money; and most any court would
find for the plaintiff.
And in the choice Of routes across
the state, the Golden Belt road
should not be overlooked. It's glor-
les have been told by motorists. by
cross country motorcyclists, by
noted pedestrians, by drivers Of or
binary horse drawn vehicles and
others competent to pass upon the
merits Of highways and IL the sUf-
frage tourists will take the route
they VIII find the trip worth while
from every point Of view.
IT'S . great trip the ladies have
planned. Let us hope It VIII not
Is mnffea ~ miaalng Kansas and
ths usitsn Beit iin& Journal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

commencing at / o'clock sharp, the
following property:
ALL OF MY BLACKSMITH TOOLS
WHICH INCLUDES

One 8 b. p. Wittee gas engine
good as new; good trip hammer:
emery stand with emery and 8 pol
fishing wheels; tire shrinker; large
anvil; Tin. jaw vice; Western Chief
lever blower and forge; Western
Chief power blower; No. 16 West
ern Chief power drill; pair of No.
5 Edwards steel shears; line shaft
ing; hangers and pulleys; good set
small tools both for wood and iron
work; blacksmith's material consist
ing of wagon, buggy and spring
wagon poles, wagon and buzzy axles,
holsters, sand boards, felloes, half
rims, spokes, single trees, neck yokes
and iron stock and many other arti-
cles usually in a first class black
smith shop.
Also 2-cylinder, passenger Smith
automobile in running order, top
buggy, good spring wagon; 20 rods
5-foot heavy chicken wire.
Family driving mare 10 years old
W.T.. about 100 lbs in foal; set sim
gle driving harness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
wv. r. WALTERS
J. ENGLE
p. N. GLEIssNER,

state of one year instead of six
months, to go into effect January 1,
1914, passed the senate last yes
terday by vote of 20 to /. The
measure was passed last week by
the house and now goes to the gov
ernor. That he will sign it is GER
tain, as the measure follows closely
the lines Of a bill advocated by him
in his message.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Five mules coming coming year old all are
from large and sired by
old W.T. coming years old which a.
beautiful black and white ed
so mare old perfec
above stallion bay and white
a by the sired by Dan
Baers Shetland this
old foal coming old
black and white spotted
shetland; Shetland colts ming
A old 1900 Jack.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Ex-Gov. Hadley: While l believe
that the Progressive party consti-
tutes but an advanced wing of the
Republican party, and that both be-
lieve in, whether they realize it or
not, the same general principle and
theory of government. yet the coal
ition or union of these forces can
not be brought about by the leaders
of eithcr or both parties meeting
and agreeing that such result is
desirable. 1t must come from a
realization upon the part of the
rank and file of each party that the
existence Of two organizations is de-
feating the purpose each is striving
to accomplish; that 1t is insuring
the success of party which has
demonstrated its incapacity to gov
ern and whose administrations have
either been reactionary or else in
furious to the interests of the coun-
try as a whole.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
ATTACK OUR NAVAL OFFICERS
Mexicans Show Attitude Toward the
American Navy.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE anti
American feeling in Acapulco, Mexi-
co. eliminated In an assault upon
two officers Of the cruiser Denver
before she departed yesterday for
Aeaiutla, Honduras. The victims
were surgeon Camerer and Ensign
Guthrie. Who we're paaslng through
The streets Neither wa injured
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Despite the claims Of Colonel
Roosevelt, Governor Johnson, for
mer Senator Beveridge and other
Progressive" statesmen, the Inter
Ocean unhesitatingly puts forward
William Higgins of Grand Forks,
N. D., as the grandest Progressive
Of them all. Mr.. Higgins is 104
years old and has enrolled himself
as a student at the North Dakota
corn and clover convention. "A
young man." he says, should keep
abreast of the times" He realizes
he is not too old to learn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Thursday, March 9Th
commencing at 1 o'clock sharp, the
following property
% HEAD HORSES AND MULES.

Bay mare 10 years old VT. 1900
lbs. in foal; bay mare 7 years old
VT. 1900 lbs; gray mare 10 years
old VT. 100 pounds in foal by jack;
gray mare II years old VT. 1000
lbs; bay mare years old VT. 1900
pounds; black mare coming 2 years
old VT. 1850 lbs; black gelding and
black filly yearling colt; bay mare
z years old; bay horse 5 years old;
2 bay horses years old; bay mare
8 years old; span horse mules 8
years old VT. 1900 pounds; mule 3
years old W.T.. 1000 lbs; mule year
old; span 4 year old mules; mule 8
years old; span year old mules
TN hands high.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

C. L. Brown offers to pump the
city water for $1,000 less year than
1t is being done now, regardless of
the present cost. The city should
accept the offer SO quick it would
make his head swim.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Topeka man has sued for divorce
because he couldn't find town that
suited his wife. But as he tried
only Buttee and Topeka he will get
no sympathy ON that argument.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Can,t Sen FrOstT oranges.

Wichita, Feb. 17.-Fifteen car
loads OF oranges which were frost
bitten on the trees in California be-
fore they were picked, we're con-
demned here By D. F. Deem, state
pure food inspector. He held the
fruit 70 b unfit for food. and order
e. 4 not 70 De sola IA Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
BOUQUETS AND BRICK hats
..444aaA4.4A4s

John Poore of the Manchester
Motor flashes into the spotlight this
week with a little notice which
reads; "Twenty-one dollars were re-
moved from drawer Saturday night
or Sunday morning. Party Is known.
II returned Immediately, matters
Will be dropped, II not will prose-
cute" The notice is little indefi-
mite but 1t suggests that the cash
drawer in the Motor office is guilty
of giving up twenty4one perfectly
good dollars and John is branded
forever as the superlative member
of the unmitigated jokesmiths of
country newspaperdom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Parsons defeated a plan to issue
$4,000 for a municipal light plant.
Parsons seems to want to be shown
on that proposition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
10 HEAD OF CALVES.
Ten head coming yearlings.
FARM IMPLEMENTS, ETC.

Header in good repair; riding
plow; riding cultivatori Canton
weeder; riding lister; hay rake;
header box; hay racks, one good
as new; corn weeder in good repair;
Galloway cream separator and other
articles not mentioned.
TERMS-All sums Of $40 and un-
der cash; sums over $40 a credit
of months will be given on note
with approved security at 10 per
cent; If paid when due only 8 per
cent will be charged. No property
to be removed until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1913.

Wilson seems to be able to keep
his mouth shut and sets noble ex-'
ample to others who are initiating
the parrot too much.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

L. P. Houtz is reported as having
voted against the minimum wage
for women which passed the house
last week. The bill set So as the
minimum and allowed smaller
wage for apprentices. An outsider
is liable - suspicion that Houtz
wasn't in favor of the minimum wage
at all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Public Sale

Having rented my farm / will
sell at public auction at my place,
A miles east and miles north of
Enterprise, and miles south and
2 miles west of Chapman on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Farm Implements

Good farm spring
complete in good repair Deeng
good repair hay rake 14nch stirring stirring
nearly Galloway
sulky pow; John Deere lister
uvators; sets double work harness;
Also about SO bu alfalfa seed about
about white
Cook gasoline
TERMS-An of $40 a
months will be per
paid when
to be removed until settled
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
LOOKS BAD FOR RENo's FAME
Senate Passes Divorce Law and the
Governor FavOrs It.

Carson City, New, Feb. 1s.-The
Barnes amendment to the divorce
law, rsquirins resideaes n the.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

Which leads the Abilene Young
Peoples Union to believe that its
petition addressed to Mr.. Hout2 on
this subject must have been lost by
the way side.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Clemp's kitchen cabinet: S-foot
extension table; 8 dining chairs;
rocker; this furniture is almost
new; organ, couch and other arti-
cles.
TERMs-All sums Of $40 and un-
der cash; sums over $40 a credit
Of months win be given on note
with approved security at 10. per
cent; If paid when due only 8 per
cent interest will be charged. No
property to be removed until settled
for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
MRS. Ed. watkins

.. N. BURTON. Auctioneer.
JOHN LINDAHL. Clerk.
H b BREcHBILL. Cashier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

The young men of st. Paul, Mimi,
have drawn up articles Of confedera-
ton in which they promise GOT to
marry until they find girls who
measure to their requirements. Here
are some of the necessary virtues:
Girls must not chew gum in public,
wear large hats, be flippant, play
bridge or attend suffrage meetings.
They must have good domestic edu-
cations, be able to sing or play the
piano and must have worked long
enough to know the value of a dol
lar. All of which means that they
have formed bachelors club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
2 Mich Cows
One fresh only a short time.
6 head Of Hogs
pounds.

Poland China weighing about 100
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

You haven't seen Cupid wearing
any hopeless look over the stringent
matrimonial bills before the state
legislature have you? No sir. Cupid
is as busy as ever shooting his pro-
miscuous darts. Joe Howe is look
ing after Cupids interests before
the state legislature and here's bet
ting thirty cents Joe will rise to the
occasion and smit the increased
matrimonial fee when 1t comes up
just like he "smiE" the publicity
phase Of the matrimonial business
last week. 1t takes smitten bach
elor to do the shifting act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Blacksmith Tools
at Auction

Having decided to move away,
will sell at public auction at Moon
light. 4 miles north and mile east
of Detroit on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

State Superintendent Ross has
made a startling discovery and one
which will scatter CONSERVATION in
the male ranks of young America.
He has found that the doing of
homework is of great advantage to
prospective candidates for the leg
islature and outlines a number of
duties which are sure stepping stones
to legislative halls. Among these
duties are: busting the piano, wash
ing dishes, bringing in coal, rocking
the baby, running the washing ma
chine, carrying the wash water,
building the fires, helping with the
spring cleaning, cleaning up the
back yard, keeping the neighbours
chickens out of the pea vines, pluck
Ing crabgrass from the lawn, water
Ing the COW, scrubbing the back
porch, cleaning potatoes, hooking up
mothers dress, keeping track of
lads back collar button and maxi
ing the spring garden. 1t will be
now to detect even the
suspicion of a legislative ambition in
he neighborhoid Of American boy
rood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
Public Sale
Friday, Feb. IS

commencing at $50 O'cl0ck the following prOperty:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
N. {. BONYER

j. q. ENGLE. Auetioneer.
B A ELACK. Banker
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

After raising $40, 900 and deposit
ing it in the bank for new church
building, after building and paying
for a $4,000 parsonage, and after
having made a record of 675 addi-
lions to his church in five years Rev.
Schmitt of the Christian church at
Herington has resigned flor the
good of the order" Which--to say
the least-doesn't speak very we'll
for the gratitude of the order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

The Harrington Commercial club
had a ''nockers' meeting this week
at which the members knocked on
everything and then knocked" for
a number of things. The things for
which the club knocked were: A
postoffice building, a new county
high school law, macadamized roads,
improved streets, a chautauqua, q
big race meet, a more abundant sup
ply of water, business men in city
politics, city improvements, a broad
er civic spirit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
alneeklu Reflertnr.

Entered as second class mail matter
at the postoffice at Abilene. Kansas