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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-28
GET NpHABIT

l Let's pretend we're
1 satisfied
| with the world as
| God has made,
/ t.:
Let us cease to be
sad-eyed.
Let us cease to-
be afraid 1t
May be dismal by
| tonight .
Or that storms
may come eomor-l
row;
| There IL giadnessl
that we might,
II we tried to do
50, borrow.
Let us for q little
while
Give up fretting'
and complain
ing;
Let us try to learn
to smile
Sometimes ven
when it's rain
ing:
Let US cease to-
magnify
Care till we have
made 10 double;
We may borrow. II
We try,
Hopsfufness In
stead of trouble
Lets pretend that
nothing's wrong
When we have no
cause for fret
ung;
Let US cease TO drag
a1ong
Troubles we should
/ aside
ass the rabbit;
. tried
* the habit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-28

timbers on the Tonic national forest
Arizona
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-28

be forgetting;
Let US bravely thrust aside
Fears such as possess the raopits
Maybe, after We have tried
For awhile, yell get the habit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
BeIieDed Dead q Years,
Congressman S Son Returns

Springfield, H., Dec. 17.-WonderfuI
tales of travel and adventure are being
recounted by Robert Breckenridge who,
believed dead for the past % years, has
returned. He was Identified by secre-
tary OF state Lewis c. Stevenson as the
son of the late W. P. C. Breckenridge,
who for 20 years was a member of con-
gress from Kentucky. Breckenridge
disappeared in 1891 while going to
Europe in a ship that was wrecked.
His parents died in the belief that their
son was drowned.
Breckinridge told secretary Steven
son that he had fought with the allies
during the Boxer troubles in China,
with the Beers in Africa and with the,
federals in Mexico. He told Of gold
mines owned in Africa, fortunes made
and lost in Australia and Of business
reYerses that had made him a Mexican
mercenary soldier
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
1000 IN WAR
ON ILLITERACY
Kentucky Begins Efforts to
Teach 100000 to Read
and Write.

Washington. D. c.. Dec. I'm proc
Iamation characterized by Dr. P. P.
Claxton, United States commissioner Of
education, as zone Of the most i'm
portant issued by the governor Of any
state since the beginning Of our ma
tional life" governor McCreary OF
Kentucky, announces the appointment
OF a state iliteracy commission and
the beginning of a campaign TO ellml-
nate illiteracv from his state. A thou
sand volunteer teachers are already at
work I'm the moonlight schools. teach-
ing Kentucky's 20S,OOO adult llllteraIes
how to read and write
The members Of the illiteracy. com
mission are: Mrs. Cora Wilson Stew
art through whose efforts as superln-
tendent of school illiteracy has been
entirely wiped out in Rowan county
during the last three years; Miss Ella
Lewis superintendent of schools Of
Grayson county; DR.. J. G. Crabbe' presi-
dent of the Eastern Kentucky state
Normal school: and II. II. Cherry presl-
dent Of the Western Kentucky State
Normal school
Of commissioner Claxton, will be the
effect Of Kentuckys example on other
states. Illiteracy is a-national problem,
and few states are free from It. says
DR.. ClaxtOn;
This proclamation will have far
reaching results Il marks the begin
ming Of a new era in Kentucky and for
all the country. for the idea will be tax
en- up by other states and the work viii
go on until the curse and shame of IL
literacy have been lifted from every
state in the union"
Bureau Of education officials point
out that work such as has been begun
in Kentucky will make much more
progress when the illiteracy bill intro
duced by congressman AbercrOmbie,
of Alabama. becomes law. This bill
Oh. r. 1870 requires the bureau Of
education and the commissioner of
education to devise plans for teaching
adult illiterates, and to cooperate with
state and local authorities in the work
when requested to do so.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
BIND CLERK AND
ROB HOTEL SAFE
Robbers Surprise Fisher Ho-
tel Clerk While He Is
Counting Money.

daring robbery occurred at the
Fisher hotel early Thursday morning,
when two white men overpoWered
George Look. If. night clerK, bound him
to a not steam pipe, and rifled the casn
drawer and safe. The robbers escaped
taking with them $64.26 IN American
money and 500 in Mexican money.
According to Nj LOOK ne was count
ing the money in the cash drawer, pre-
paratory to making his nightly report
Shortly before ] o'clock two men en-
tered the lobby One stepped TO the
counter and asked if they could get a
room with two beds NWnen MT. LOOK
whipped out pistol and instructed
him to get from hebind the counter and
step over to where the other man stood,
Is Bound to Hot Pipe.
p The keys were then demanded ana
after they had been turned over, Mr.
Look saws he was taken TO the layatOry.
and there strapped to hot steam pipe.
In addition TO the strap, wire was used
to bind the man.
Overlook VaIuabIes.
The burglars then returned 10 the
lobby, rifled the cash drawer and the
safe, which was open. In their hurry,
however, they overlooked several pack
ages of valuables belonging to guests
OF the hotel.
Mr.. Look stated that he heard the
men leave the building ana ne lheh
called for help. A guest heard his cries
and unbound him.
Draws Pistol, Robbers Run.
Chris Fox, jr., age IS, residing AZ
1915 North Campbell street. was heIa
up at the corner of Arizona and North
Campbell streets about IL o'clock we'd
nesday night. When he flashed PTS
toll the hoIdup men disappeared.
Mr. Fox reported the affair to the po-
lice, stating that two masked men &C
cOsted him at the high school corner,
demanding his money. When one of the
men made a movement towards his
hip pocket Mr.. Fox stated that he
pulled out his own pistol, whereupon
the men fled. He is certain one of the
men was a negro.
Burglar Enters Room.
Jack Simpsons room at sos North Kan
sas street was entered by burglars re-
Gently and SIS worth Of clothing taken
from his grip. The thieves cut the
grip open to take the clothing and
LCiIet articles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
President Joins Crowd
Of Christmas Shoppers
and Pushes His Nay in

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 17.-PushinE
his way theoretically in, president VIII
son Joined the ranks OF the Christmas
shoppers Wednesday. He was armed
with a list of desired purchases and
visited a department store, two book
stores and a Jewelry shop. Many of the
shoppers. recognized him, and the presi-
dent greeted with a smile all who spoke
to him. He was followed by several
secret service men.
Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, the presidents
daughter will arrive early next week
to spend Christmas at the white house.
She is expected to remain for more than
a month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
A DAWSON WOMAN GETS FIRST
PLACE IN IS AEETN .EIRgT,il CONT

In the competition among women mem-
bers Of employees families for the best ar
ticie on Safety First" Mrs Karl F. Guth-
man, wife Of K. F. Guthman. switchman at
Dawson, n. n, was awarded the prize Of
fered by the E. P. &. S. W. railway
The judges were; Mrs. W. A Hawkins.
wife Of general attorney for the E P & s.
W; G. F. Hawks. general superintendent
and Timothy Turner. representative Of the
Associated Press.
Other articles which received favorable
mention were those written by Miss Jean
Barnes. an employee in the general offices
Fl PasO, and Mrs. l. G. Pearson, wife Of the
rOundhouse foreman at Carrlzozo: Mrs VIM
Riddle wife Of the rip track inspector at
1l Paso, and Mrs. L. 6. Pearson, Of the
general storekeeper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
Cure Your
Rupture Like
Toured Nine
Old Sea Captain Cured His Own
Rupture after Doctors Said
Operate OF Death"
Hls Remedy and BOOK Sent Free.

Captain Ceilings sailed the seas for
many years; then he sustained a bad
double rupture that soon forced him to
not only remain ashore, but kept him
bedridden for years He tried doctor
after doctor and truss after truss. No
results Finally, he was assured that
he must either submit to a dangerous
and abhorrent operation or die. He did
nsilherl He cured himself instead
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
Fellow Men and Women. you Don't Have
To Be Cut Up. and You Don't Have
To 30 Tortured By Trusses."

Captain Ceilings made a study Of
himself. Of his condition-and at last he
method that so quickly made him a well,
strong, vigorous and happy man.
Anyone can use the same methods
u s simple, easy sate ana Inexpensive.
Every ruptured person in the world
should have the Captain Ceilings book.
telling all about how he cured himself.
and how anyone may follow the same
any trouble. The book and medicine are
FREE. They will be sent prepaid to
my rupture sufferer who Will III out
the below coupon. But send &c right
away now before you put down this
paper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
WI va

" NJ NDLT
One OF those beautiful Mexican Lace
Wheelwork. Handkerchiefs for that
Xmas presents, at
Beach's Art Shop,
405 San Francisco SL-Adyertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-17
INTENSE COLD CAUSES MOST

INJl Ky IN TRAIN DERAILMENT
Great Falls, Mont, Dec. 17.-Excessive
cold caused most Of the suffering Wednes-
day when Great Northern train No. struck
a broken ran near Carlow and three Sleep
ers were derailed. Several persons were
slightly Injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23

~HR KIDNEYS are strengthened
and toned by Hoods Sarsaparills
1T cures all their ailments, pains IN
the Ioins and T4E BAeKAchE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
KAFTR SILAGE THE
BEST AND CHEAPEST

In the 10O-day feeding expert
ment carried on at the Kansas agri-
cultural college this year, the most
rapid and economical gain was made
with kafir silage. Cane silage rank
ed second, and corn silage third
One hundred and two Hereford cal
YES were used in this experiment
They were divided into six groups
IN demonstrate the value Of the DIFF
ferent feeds commonly used by Kan
sas feeders. The average daily gain
for each calf for the 100 days rang
ed from 1.12 pounds to Las pounds
The average cost of the gain was
between six and seven cents q
mound. w. A. Cochel, hea: OF the
animal husban Try cepartmen: Of TIE
agricultural college is well pleased
with these results.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
ktxNGEs oitAH CONTRACT
n BEnN0 DIsREoARDEn

Echo No. 10. az the, Packard e.
tate troubles was heard In district
court today whe8 suit was filed BY
= w. lyarI a4nbnistrasOr OF the
eA,hte, for fuIfiliment Of an alleged
ORA contract for the lease of part
of the estate. The administrators
petition cites that Arthur b. and
Lyman u. Mcdonald entered Into q
verbal contract with the late Aug
ustus Packard for holding as ten
ants certain lands near Enterprise,
for which the rent was to be $500
a year.
Mr.. Karl alleges that the time on
this oral contract expired in March,
1918. but that tenants continued to
hold the land and have refused to
pay the $500 due the estate
The late Mr.. Packard put more
faith in his own word and that Of
his neighbors than upon any con-
tract drawn up in legal form, people
who knew the pioneer say.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
STOP CATARRH!
Use Hyomei-YOu Breathe 1t

Unless properly treated this dis
ease often leads to serious II not
fatal ailment. 1t is needless to al
low catarrh to ruin your health
use Hyomei--it is certainly effec-
tive relief for catarrh ills. It's the
direct-to-the-spot treatment. You
breathe it-no stomach dosing. NO
household should be without Hyo-
mel. 1t not only gives quick ana
lasting benefit in cases of catarrh
hut is one Of the surest and most
pleasant treatments for head COLDS
sniffles. or Group of children.
Hyomei is a combination OF anti
septic oils-you breathe it-using q
small inhaler. The air laden with
Misunderstanding Hyomei soothes'
heals and vitalizes the sore, raw and
infIamed membrane of the breathing
organs almost Immediately. There i
no other remedy that benefits 80
surely or SO quickly. Money re-
funds by ]. NJ. Gleissner II you are
not satisfied.
Do not be without Hyomei an
other day. Druggists everyWheSe
ALI f. Get the complete outfit
a 90 siEe-this contains the inhal'
ar ana bottle Of liquid. ads
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
GRADED SCHOOL DISCLAIMERS
HERE TOMORROW NIGHT

The county graded school deciam-
atory contest will be held at the
high school building tomorrow ev-
ening at s o'clock. Chapman, Solo
mon, Hope. Manchester, Talmage'
Woodbine. Dillon, Pearl and Sand
Springs will each have a represen-
tative in the contest.
Musical numbers will be given by
the Abilene orchestra and the Solo
mon high school quartet. The ad-
mission fee will be 10 cents and the
contests will be worth the money
and more. First prize will be $16
and suitable second and third prizes
will be given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23

Bring your poultry and eggs 70
Green Bros, corner Second and Null
berry. Highest market price. 27wh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
FIRST TANGIBLE PROPOSITION
SO Lodge Paper Charcaterizes abb
Iene A. o. u. WIS Offer

One of the big questions to be
settled at the next session of the
grand lodge will be whether or not
the A. o. U. w. of Kansas is to
have building of its own. Then
there will be the hardly less I'M
portant and perhaps more largely
contested question as to where 1t
will be located. There will probably
be a dozen or more towns out "at-
ter It." and there will be many
plans proposed for the payment OF
the expense of erecting this build
ing. These are incidents that will
have to be settled after the primal
question of whether or not the
grand lodge is to have its own
building has been decided, and there
will be a difference of opinion on
that.
The first tangible proposition for
the location of a building comes
from Abilene Lodge No. SO. Every
body knows where Abilene is. Q. r..
Rugh, John Sauer and other Abilene
members of the A. o. U. w. claim
that 1t is the center of the world.
1t isn't that, but 1t is about as near
the center of Kansas as you can To-
cate it, unless It is Salina or some
other town.-The Kansas Workman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
ST. PAUL ORCHESTRA
HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT

The st. Paul Symphony orchestra
more than satisfied patrons who at
tended the matiness concert at the
Seelye yesterday afternoon. Many
people motored here from other
towns and large delegations came
on the trains. The house was well
filled and a musical attraction OF
high class was enjoyed. Abilene ap-
preciates its few chances to hear
music by an orchestra such as this
Mrs. Julia Short who secured the
appearance here deserves much
praise for her efforts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
ABILENE SQUAD TASTES DEFEAT
Chase County Won in Track Yester-
day, 90 to AS
rrrom rhursday s paiIyl


Chase county high school out
classed Abilene high school in the
speed events at Cottonwood Falls
Yesterday and won the field meet,
So to 40. The Chase county lads
took the dash and distance events,
while Collins men went strongest
in the field events. Cottonwood
Falls took eight firsts and four sec
ords, while Abilene counted rive
firsts and six second places. The re-
lay fife, 1853 1-5, was good time,
but the Abilene runners Jagged far
in the rear. In the vault, Carver
topped his competitors at 10 feet
2h inches. and stopped without
going for a record. p,
The Abilene boys returned this
morning. They were well treated
and enjoyed the trip. No accidents
resulted and the squad should be IN
good condition for the county meet
Saturday. Leon Amber of Chase
county started the events and Col
Inns of Abilene timed. Both judged
the field contests. In the 5O-yard
dash the stop watch failed to check
the time.
In the summary following, Abb
lene is denoted "a" and Chase
county, &C." The winners of first,
second and third places are listed in
order.
so yard dash-Hilton G, Cress G,
Carver A. No time.
100 yard dash-Hilton G, Cress
G. Carver A. 10 1-5 seconds.
22O yard dash-Hilton G, Geoff-
roy A, Kyle 2. "a 2-5 seconds.
444O yard dash-Wilcox c, Shelly
G. Geoffroy A. 81 seconds.
$50 yard run-Giger G, Kern R.
Rand c. 2:21 2-5.
Mile-Kern A, Ross A. 5:S.
22O yard low hurdles-Cress g,
Carrie C, Carver A. 20 1-5 seconds.
Broad jump-Garver A, kauff-
man A, tie for first; Bocock G. 10
feet.
High jump-Rand G, Bocock G,
KYLE A. feet, 3 inches.
Pole vault-Garver A, Bocock G,
Haskell A. 10 feet IN inches,
Shot Put-Briney A, Roup A.
Hunt c. SO feet, II inches.
Discus-Garver A. L. Kaufman
A. Bates C. So feet, 10 inches.
Mile Relay--Won by Chase. Gar
yer, Kyle, L. Kaufman and Geoff-
roy ran for Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
once a week for a month to come.
Those thinking of making entries
should look it over carefully.

Beware of Ointmetlts for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing It through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians. as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarh Cure, manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine
It is taken internally and made IN
Toledo, Ohio BY r. J. Cheney 4 co.
Testimonials tree.
Sold BY druggists. Price 76c per
bottle.
stipatiOn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
AUGUST PRIMARIES FIXED
Long List of "Plums" Advertised
for Kansas People


for Kansas People
County Clerk King has been Of
ficially advised by Secretary OF State
Sessions that there will be racing
in this county in August, on the first
Tuesday in the month, which is the
fourth day. The races are officially
designated, but the entries are not
given as the books will not be closed
until later.
The event is taken seriously by
those interested and is called a
nominating primary by them. There
is a long list o: offices to be filled,
headed by that OF United States SEN
ator, running down through state,
county and township offices and
concluding with precinct commit
teeman. .
The official notice Of the plum"
crop win appear in the Reflector
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
stomach Trouble Cured

Mrs. H. G.. Cleveland. Arnold,
Pa. writes, For some time ] suf-
fered from stomach trouble. Il would
have sour stomach and feel bloated
after eating. Nothing benefited me
until / got Chamberlain's Tablets:
After taking two bottles OF them !
was cured" For sale By all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23

Model Il U. 4 horse power.
Twin Cylinder.
The machine built for service.
Made by a reliable. old estaDiisneo
firm.
Machine equipped with roller DEAR
ing connecting rods.
Overhead intake valve
Thor improved carburetor.
Bosch magnetic.
Thor mechanical oiler.
Thor undergeared internal gear no
short chain to stretch or break
Double post handle bars.
Thor improved brake.
Large tool box. Luggage carrier
and foot boards.
Thor full floating seat.
/ have q few second hand machines
for sale.
Write for catalogue and demonstra-
ton.
I also have chains and tires.
F. |. zEIL|NGER
Navarro, Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
LAYMEN WILL MEET TONIGHT
Will Make Plans for Wichita Gospel
Team Meeting Sunday

A meeting Q: all laymen of the
town is called for this evening at 8
O'Clock at the Grace Reformed
church. This meeting is in prepar'
alton for the Sunday meetings to be
held here by the Wichita Gospel
teams. Men of all churches are re-
quested to be present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
QUINCY LEE IS
IMPROVING RAPIDLY NOW

Quincy Lee, the United Telephone
company lineman who was injured
by an automobile near Enterprise, is
improving rapidly and his condition
has become noticeably better the
last few days. He is now able to
sit I'D in bed for short periods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-23
A Card Of Thanks

I wish to thank all my relatives
and friends through the Reflector,
for the Easter post cards they sent
me. / appreciate the cards very
I. Watt. oW"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-12-06
He couldn't kill

as well as a soldier. He couldn't kill
in cold blood.
Years after, the story goes, one ev-
ening the southerner happened in at
a little church service in a northern
village. An old G. A. F. with a splen-
did barytone voice was singing. After
the service the southerner made his
way up to him and inquired where he
had been on a certain night in 1858.
The singer replied, telling that he had
been encamped with a certain regi-
ment on the Potomac. The other then
frankly told the story of how the
words of the old hymn his mother had
sung had saved the sentry's life The
Confederate held out his hand, and
the Union veteran grasped it warmly
The next moment the two men were
claSped in a close embrace, both
thanking God in their hearts that, in
America, at least, the war is over.
Womsn's Relief Work in the War Zone.
For the first time in the history Of
the Orient feminine members of Mos
lem harems are being permitted to
take an active part in relief work AL
though Mohammedans live up strictly
to the very letter of the old law, Thou
shalt make unto thyself no craven
image, or the likeness ow anything"
etc, still, even in Turkey the tight
bonds which have bound women for
centuries are being loosened at last. A
large picture showing the members Of
the Turkish Red Crescent Society.
photographed in a group all at work
making bandages and preparing hos
pital supplies has been published in the
papers Of Europe and America All
hut two OF the ladies are shown with
their hair covered-showing the hair
In Oriental countries being most i'm
m0dest-but all of them are seen with
uncovered faces. A wonderful innova-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-12-06

first anniversary OF their wedding day
Mrs. Sayre was delighted 70 have her
father with her to join In the cele-
bration. Unfortunately Miss Margaret
Wilson and Miss Bones could not get
get away from Washington In time to
join the family party at the Sayre's
home in Williamstown for Thanks
giving Day, but it is said that Miss
Margaret Is expecting to visit her
sister a little later
Sunday was bright and clear and
just cold enough to be delightful. The
President and party motored to
church in the morning In the big White
House car. Strollers on 10th Street
after church was over were many, and
those who caught q glimpse OF the
handsome automobile in which the
Chief Executive was comfortably en-
sconced remarked upon how we'll Mr..
Wilson Is now looking.
The magnificent new Masonic Tenn
pie at the corner Of T and 10th
Streets is rapidly nearing completion.
When finished It will be one Of the
most beautiful and effective buildings
not only on the Avenue of the Presi-
dents. but in the city. It Is pure
Egyptian in style and the huge stone
for the enormous sphinxes which are
to adorn each side Of the great flight
of broad marble stairs leading up to
the massive portal are in place, and
ready for the carver's chise1
Vice President Guest.
The annual Royal Arch Dinner given
oy the Masons OF the capital occurred
last Friday evening in the banquet
ing room OF the New Masonic Temple.
The recent inauguration of having an
annual dinner it is said is due to the
activities Of the leading members, who
desire to bring all Hasons together, in
formally, once a. year for a jOvial ev-