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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
Kickapoo Worm killer Expels Worms

Kickapoo Worm Killer Expels Worms
The cause of your child'l ills
the foul, fetid, offensive breath
the starting up with terror and
grinding of teeth while asleep-the
sallow complexion-the dark circles
under the eyes-are all indications
of worms. Kickapoo. Worm Killer
Is what your child needs; it expels
the worms, the cause Of the child's
unhealthy condition. For the remov-
al of seat, stomach and PTS worms,
Kickapoo Worm Killer gives sure
relief. Its laxative effect adds tone
to the general sysser Supplied as a
candy confection-children like it.
Safe and sure relief. Guaranteed.
Buy a box today. Price 25c. All drug
gists or by mail. Kickapoo Indian
Med. Co., Philadelphia or st. Louis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
To the Housewife

Madam, If your husband Is Ike
most men he expects you to look
after the health of yourself ana
children. Coughs and colds are the
most common of the minor ailments
and are most likely to lead to ser
ious diseases: A child is much more
likely to contract dipththeria or
scarlet fever when It has a cold. II
you will inquire into the merits OF
the various remedies that are rec
commended for coughs and colds, you
will find that Chamberlain Cough
Remedy stands high in the estima-
ton of people who use it. 1t Is
prompt and effectual, pleasant and
safe to take, which are qualities
especially to be desired when
medicine. Is intended for children
For sale by all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
bIrocs6l1 vOtb lUnAnlmoasI5 to Llq-
uidAfe a. Once
PLANNING THE DESIGNATION
COMMITTEES Representing Leading
Interests to Begin Work--Re-
turn 20 Stockholders 800
20 800 . Share

New York. March i4.-Directors
OF the United States Express COM
pany voted unanimously to liqui-
date its affairs and dissolve II in the
shortest possible time.
A committee on liquidation which
embraces the representatives Of the
leading interests OF the company
including Charles A. Peabody, pres
ident Of the Mutual Life Insurance
company and the chief financial ad-
wiser of the Hartman estate; Will
liam A. Read. w. Murray Crane OF
sachusetts, former senator. and
Haley Fiske, vice president OF the
Metropolitan Life Insurance COM
pany, was appointed to undertake
the work OF dissolution.
The precise means to be adopted
for realizing on the company's as
sets were not disclosed, but II is
believed likely that syndicate will
be formed to take them over. so
that they may be disposed Of to
the best advantage.
There have been various esti-
mates Of the company's assets, but
persons familiar with their value
declare that the return to the share
holders will be between $50 and
500 a share. There is considera-
BILE real estate Of value, as well as
costly equipment and outstanding
contracts with railroads, which 1t
is expected will be transferred to
other express companies at fair
profit.
The success Of the parcel post
and the recent order Of the inter
state commerce commission, result
ing in q 16 per cent reduction In
express charges. are held directly
responsible for the company's re-
tirement from business after GO
years of continuous operation over
some Of the leading railroads Of
the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
PASTOR LEAVES WHEN
SCANDAL BEGINS TO WORK

Hugo, Ok, March 1.-THE Rev.
DIR. A. NJ. Brannan. pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, South
ana known throughout eastern Ok
lahoma as one Of the most eloquent
ministers in this section Of the state
had been suspended from the minis
try as a result Of q secret investi-
CATION made by a committee APP
pointed by the presiding elder OF
the district to inquire into charges
of immortality against the minister
Mr.. Brannon has left the city. he
has been missing several days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
MISSOURI PACIFIC SAYS
ROCK ISLAND TOOLS USED

Hutch,nson. March 1.-THE fact
that railway tools were used in the
tearing up of the Missouri Pacific
track in Avenue M by the city street
department Wednesday night. led to
an investigation by railway detec-
tives. Complaint was lodged BY the
Missouri Pacific that Rock Island
tools we're used. The Missouri Pa
'cific officials suspect that there was
secret conivance on the part Of riv-
al railways.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
REoRGANIZE M. a NJ.
BASEBALL LEAGUE

Herington. March i3.-For the
third consecutive season the M. and
M. baseball league, comprising the
towns OF Lincolnville. Lost Springs.
Burdick. Tampa Wilsey and Dele
van has been reorganized. Pearl
M. Barton of the Harrington Times.
is president. A. r. Pirtle, editor OF
the wilsey Warbler, is secretary
Games will be played each Saturday
from April IL to october II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
ADVERTISING FOR
LIQUOR EVIDENCE

Garden City, March IA fund
Of over $3.50 was raised here BY
County Attorney r. ]. Evans to pay
rewards Of S25 each to persons fur
nishing him with information that
leads to the conviction Of anyone
for violation of the prohibitory law.
The fund was raised by subscription
among local merchants in less than
an hours time. Evans is advertise
ing his reward offer in the local
papers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
SNAKE storz season opens

Cottonwood Falls, March IL
The first snake story of the season
was recorded here the other day
when Miss Lura Dean, Chase
county high school girl found that
a little rattlesnake had appropriat-
ed one Of the bed blankets which
she had laid out of doors while
sweeping and busting her room.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
Spring Blood and System Cleanser 81.

During the winter months I'M
uurities accumulate, your blood pc
comes impure and thick, your KID
news. liver and bowels fail to WORK;
Causing so-called Spring Fever.
Won feel tired, weak and lazy. Elec-
t 1TcA Bitters@the spring tonic ana
system cleanser-is what you neea
thew stimulate the kidneys, liver ana
bowels to healthy action, expel
blood impurities and restore your
health, strength and ambition. Eiec-
trio Bitters make you feel like new.
start a four weeks treatment-lt
will nut you in fine shape for your
snr;nr work. Guaranteed. All drug
lists soc and 800. H. p. BUCK
len & Co., Philadelphia OF 81 LOUIS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
NORRIS COUNTY BUYS
ROAD WORKING OUTFIT

Council Grove, March 12.-The
county commissioners Of Morris or
dered a Hart-Parr so-4o, oil burner
engine for the working Of the coun-
ty roads, to be delivered April I.
This means the continual WORKING
Of the roads and the setting OF q
standard for good roads in Morris
county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19

hams Vegetable Compound / improved
rapidly and today am well woman. I
cannot tell you how happy I feel and I
cannot say too much for your Compound.
Would not be without It Ia the house il
it cost three times the amount Mrs.
CHAs. CHAPMAN, r. F. D. No. 2, Belle
vue, Ohio.
WOman's Precious Gift.
The one which she should most zeal
ously guard, is her health. but it is
the one most often neglected, until
some ailment peculiar to her sex has
fastened itself upon her. When so af-
fected such women may rely upon Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Q
remedy that has been wonderfully sue
cessful in restoring health to suffering
women.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound win help you, write
foLydia e. PinIham Medicine Co.
(confld ential) Lynn, Mass, for ad-
vice. Your letter Will be opened,
read and answered By 3 woman,
and held "a strict condolences.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
LOSING HOPE
WOMAN VERY Ill
Finally Restored To Health
By Lydia E. Pinkharn's
Vegetable Compound.
Bellevue, Ohio. -"I was in a terrible
state before ! took LYDIA E. Pinkham's

v e ge table Com
pound. MY back
acheduntil ! thought
it would break, l had
pains all over me,
nervous feelings and
periodic troubles. /
was very weak and
run down and was
losing hope of ever
being we'll and
strong. After TAX
ing Lydia E. Pink
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
TO WAR ON JAMAICA GINGER
Lawrence Drug Stores Ordered Not
to Sell 1t

Lawrence, March 14.-Sheriff
Cummings served notice on the drug
stores of the town that henceiortn
the sale of Jamaica ginger will be
regarded as a violation OF the pro-
bibitory law and will be proceeded
against in the manner made ana
nroyided for in such cases.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
|, Kansas Buffalo Hunter Dead

Salina, March 14.-Samuel Young
SO years old, a veteran of the civil
war and a resident Of this county
for AZ years, is dead at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Miles Ham
mond, IL miles south Of salina. In
the early days he was a buffalo
hunter and guide on the prairies OF
central Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
RTTCHIE GETS THE
DECISION OVER WOLNAST

Milwaukee, March 13.-Willie
Richie. champion lightweight Of
the world, won the popular decision
over AID Wolgast. former holder OF
the title, in 10-round bout.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
GREAT BEND MAN
DIED IN THE FLAMES

Great Bend, March 1S.-one man
was burned to death here today
when a livery stable was oestroyeu
by fire. Eighteen horses were
burned in the disastrous fire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
sTOP FREIGHT TRAIN TO
SAVE BURNING HOUSE

salina, March 1S.-John Walker
engineer ON a Missouri Pacific
STONED his freight train YESTERDAY
and with the crew extinguished
fire in a farm house near Delevan'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19

Recommends Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy
IT take pleasure in recommeno-
ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 10
nv customers because ! have con-
fidence in It. i find that they are
pleased with It ana call for It wnen
again in need of such a medicine,
writes ]. W. Sexson, MonteVallo'
Mo. For sale by all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19

II you want to borrow money on
your farm at low interest see
I2wtf w. 8. ANDERSON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19

Fine dried SEED corn. four good
varieties, tests guaranteed. For
particulars write Emory Brown,
MitcheIlville. Iowa. owl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19
TO TEST INCOME TAX LAW
Stakeholder Sues to Restrain U. r
ai from Raying Tax '''e

New York, March .14.-To test
the validity of the federal income
tax act, suit was filed in the United
States district court here to re-
strain. the Union Pacific railroad
company from paying, taxes under
the new law. The petitioner, Frank
r. Brushayer of Brooklyn. q stock
holder, maintains that the income
tax is unconstitutional, a,et
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-19

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The Washington herald., 1914-10-11

Miss Norma Tafmadge. the popular
screen fayorites has, just completed a
very clever. film, The Hidden Letters,
In which she and Antonio Moreno are
starred. The hidden letters reveal a
strange story of marital lnfelicity. The
woman who defends the. wife's. name
after her death wins the love his, wife
had failed to gain. 1t is a strange COM
plicAtion, but not too much for clever
little Miss TaImadge. This il Vita
graph picture produced by Van Dyke
Mss Taffnadges has been, experimenting
In the art of l1aks-up-as applied TO the
demands Of the camera, and has succeed
ed in becoming one Of the most expert
IN the chanGfng OF her facial expression.
Miss Talmadke has never personally ap-
peared in pubic and therefore did not
have any pFeeoncefved rules or notions
regarding makeup when she became a
moving pictues actress. She has, though
been an apt student and progressed SO
far inE the arr she compietely deceived
Mr. Van Dyke Brooke. the director, who
has done. so much. to make her the nnish-
ed Actress % we'll known, to movie"
fans. ,Ins thu deceiHing Of her director,
Miss. TalmadReg copied from a fashion
plate OF the ayeaK 1850 and appeared be-
FORE Mr.i Broo1se IN immaculate garb,
from, elegantly Sc0iffureds head to- vell
shod feet,Ias a society girl OF that period
and stood the test of close scrutinty for
several minutes before her Identity be-
came Known. T.1f:t55J 2 - a-
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11
HENRY HAS Plan
FOR FIAT MONEY
Texan Wants $250,000, 600
Created for Planters as
Glass Bill Amendment.
EXECUTIVE is OPPOSED
This Idea Appeals Strongly to Many
Members-Consress May Adjourn
Next Saturday.
EXECUTIVE IS OPPOSED
BY JOSEPH P. AMIN.

A way around the opposition Of the cot
ton men in Congress TO Hn early adjourn
mept may develop from the Rules Com
mittee, OF which Representative Henry.
leader Of the cotton forces, Is chairman.
The rule covering consideration OF the
Glass amendment to the currency law.
planters. viii be 50 framed that Mr..
Henry win be able to offer his proposal
for the creation Of $50, ,0oo, 900 of nat cur
rency, as an amendment, to be voted on
as such by the House.
This, together with the evident disposi-
tion on the Republican side Of the Senate
70 expedite the war revenue bill. augurs
well for an adjournment not later than
next Saturday. Mr.. Henry's proposal.
supported by few OF the radical mem
bers Of the cotton group. and accepted
by the conservatives OF that group, has
been assured Of the strongest opposition
by the remainder Of the House
It has been denied the support Of the
administration. Henry's insistence on the
measure, however, threatened to prevent
an expediting rule on the Glass resolution,
which the administration and the con-
port as the best method Of relief open TO
planters through the government.
Yesterday, however, after two futile at
tempts to assemble a majority Of the
Rules Committee, It was understood that
rule would be offered for the HenCy
measure, but that the rule for the Glass
resolution would permit the offering of q
limited number Of amendments thereto.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11

day There are now about 6s.Ooo children
IN attendance.
The total number Of schools increased
from Assi In March 1913. 70 l,aol when
the census was taken for this report.
which is dated July /. 1874 This repre-
sents \ growth OF more than forty-five
per cent. IN number Of schools IN about
year. Gen. Mcintyre says:
Great interest has been taken In the
United States In the work OF the Bu-
reau Of Education, which has resulted
IN q large number Of applicants for teach
ing positions and has made It possible
to secure an excellent corps OF teachers.
So far AZ has been possible Filiplnos
have been appointed 70 teaching posi-
Hons. This Is especially true IN the posi-
tions OF teachers OF domestic science and
home economy and OF primary teachers,
as great many Filipinos are graduating
from the normal schools and are espe-
cially trained to do this particular work.
The promotion Of industrial instruc-
tion for the public schools continues
10 be one Of the chief aims OF the bu-
reau. and at the present time Industrial
education IL within the reach Of rracti-
cally every student in the islands, there
being seventy-three supervisors"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11
BRITISH NAVAL FORCES
help DEFEND ANTWERP
Until Monday They. Defended Nethe
River. but Were Obliged to Retire .
Says Admiralty's Statement.
OFFERED TO COVER RETREAT

London, Oct. 10-The ofRciaI press bu-
reau OF the admiralty announced tonight
that, ''in response to an appeal from
the Belgian government a marine bri-
gade and two naval brigades with heavy
naval guns took part in the defense OF
Antwerp during last week
Until Monday they defended the Nethe
River. but were obliged to retire as they
could not hold the city until sufficient
re-enforcements could be sent
'Tn spite Of the severity OF the fire to
which they were subjected. their losses
are probably less than 800 out OF a total
force OF 5000 =
The British offered to cover the re-
treat from Antwerp. but the Belgian gen.
eral desired that they should leave first
Two out of the three naval brigades
have arrived at Ostend. but the first
naval brigade was cut OF by q German
attack to the north of Lokerin.
''The 1900 officers and men entered
Dutch territory and laid down their arms
in accordance with the neutrality laws.
THE naval armored train and their
heavy guns were all brought away.
The naval aviation park, having COM
pleted the attack on the Zeppelin sheds
at Dusseldorf, has returned safely to its
base.
The retreat from Client Of the naval
division Of the Belgian army was COW
cred by strong British re-enforcements.
Vast numbers Of noncombatants from
Antwerp are streaming along the roads to
the westward from the ruined and burn
ing CITY,"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11

Francis Ford and Grace Cunard dis
continued Ny Lady Raffies" series OF
crook-deteettYe- dramas to produce the
sensational serial play Lucille Love"
The remarkable success of this latter
MASTERPIECES undoubtedly justified this,
but stin such dramas. as THE Return Of
the Twins. Double" The Leopard Lady
and The Mystery of the White Car"
viii not soon be, forgotten They were
liked for their .Yiriiity. action and spark
ling plots. Above all, they were enjoyed
because Of the superior work Of these
two artists. Mr.. Ford and Miss Cunard.
who were responsible for the writing, the
directing and the acting.
A little slavey In an, English boarding
house accidentally discovers the 'swag"
of couple Of crooks: She dismlsses the
event from her mind owing to the Bu-
merous little attention which the two
have been showering upon her.
Kelly. the detective, locates the two at
the boarding house. He secures a room
next to and connecting with theirs In
making up the detectives bed one morn
ing the slavey discovers his revolver and
handouts and thus learns his vocation.
She concludes that he Is there to cause
trouble for her friends in, the next room.
The detective enters at this moment and
upbEaids the girl.
Later ther detective has the crooks at
bay. but the slavey facilitates their
escape go
Five years after finds the slavery in
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11
BATTLE near CRACOW
AT CRITICAL stage
German Left Wing IN Poland Said to
Be Partly Enveloped by
Cars Troops.
RUSS TAKE RAILWAY cENTERs
ny FRANCIS LAvELLE MURRAY.

ny FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY.
Perograd, Oct 1O.-The Russian war
once today announced that Marggrabowa
and LyclE, two important railroad CEN
tiers In East Prussia, had been captured
from the Germans BY making their at
tack on Msrggrabowa from the SOUTH
east. the Russians forced the Germans
TO abandon their fortified positions at
Rarlzalszew, on the Rospula River, and
Minister of War Sukhomlinon, who has
returned from the front with Gar Mich
olas, declared today that every German
soldier had been driven from Russian
son in the government of SuwaIkL
The battle on the left bank Of the Wis
tula River between the Russian main
army and the combined Austro-German
forces is still raging without definite re-
suit Gen. SukhomlinoR said:
''On the left bank Of the Vistula our
troops are now engaged with the Aus
TRAN and German armies Heavy hght-
ing has been in progress for two days
without definite result The enemy has
concentrated heavy forces there to check
our advance on Silesia- We are making
--4as."
re Russian oficiaI news bureau an
s need today that the censorship, which
r- been considerably relaxed, would
DC ushIenSd OeSause VI 1He HHPO4.
military operations that are under
This announcement confirmed the
4 that the battle along the Nistula
of Cracow had reached critical
e.
sris, Oct 1O.-A dispatch from Rome
5 the German left wing in Poland IL
1y enveloped. A Petrograd semi
ial dispatch says Gen. Schubert has
peen appointed commander of the Ger
man army in Eastern Prussia in place Of
Gen., Hiderberg.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11
Praise for Wilson.

New York, Oct l0.-Austria1. newspa-
pers approve Of President wilSSn,s reply
to Emperor William, according to a wire
less dispatch made public today by DR..
Dumba, the Austro- Hungarian Ambassa-
dor to the United States. The message
was received from Count Berchtold. the
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister, apd
made public through the Austrian con-
sulate In this city. II tells OF Austrian
successes. and reads as follows:
Our advance In Galacia has been at
tained everywhere. An oficer of the
general stan, upon returning from the
fortress OF Przemysl reports that the
garrison IL In splendid condition. The
fortress Is conducted with utmost ac-
tivity and circumspection- The garrison
has made several sorties. driving back
the enemy's lines and taking many pris-
oners. All attacks of the Russians were
broken up by the IRE OF the heavy
Austrian guns which inflicted severe
losses upon the attacking columns. In
the Carpathian Mountains two Russian
columns have been defeated near Mar
maros. The town Is again in our hands.
There are no more Russians west Of
wysrkow.,
Our newspapers regard the answer Of
President Wilson to protests Of the Ger
man Kaiser as expressing the absolute
impartiaIity Of the United States through
out the present war"
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11

a magnificent suit Of apartments, oeeu-
pied by herself and the two crooks.
Under their direction she has gained the
sobriquet Of MY Lady Rafies."
Learning Of fashionable wedding the
crooks buy a handsome cedar chest.
which they send in with the other gifts.
Kelly Is in the room In which the gifts
are kept, having been assigned there TO
keep watch He sees a white hand como
out from under the cover Of the chest
He draws his gun. which Is accidentally
discharged. In the confusion that fol-
lows the owner Of the hand escapes
Kelly, however. has had time to observe
that the hand bears a peculiar birth
mark. Cudgeling his brain. he recalls
that the little slavey back in the board
ing house had just such a mark.
He hurries after her and locates the
house occupied by the crooks By a ruSs
he admits himself. He steals into the
girls room. where he conceals himself
behind a curtain There he finds her
and places her under arrest The girl
is clad in bloomers. so the detective
grants her request to put on a skirt
She goes to the wall, a panel slides
back and behold, the girl has escaped
his clutches. He hears a machine out
side and rushes to the window. From
the speeding car My Lady Rafnes'
throws back a kiss to the outwitted de-
tective.
This three-reeI I01 Bison, The Myste-
rious Hand Will be released October -
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11
MARSE HENRY COMES
DOWN FROM HIS PERCH
Old War Horse to Visit the White
House Waving the White
Flag.

Arrangements were completed yester-
day for a ''peace-making' visit to the
White House by ''Marse'' Henry Wat
terson, Louisville editor, following the
burial of the hatchet between the Presi-
dent and Col. Geoge Harvey.
An interchange Of letters between the
President and Watterson has resulted in
an early White House appointment for
renewal Of the Harvey -Watterson
triple entente"
Settlement of difficulties between this
trio, II was learned. resulted from a
letter from Watterson expressing regret
at the Presidents late indisposition, in
which Watterson stated disabling" of
Wilson would be a national calamity" !"
Another note of coincidence upon Mrs.
Wilson's death caused the President to
The Washington herald., 1914-10-11
B. D. cooKEls BURIAL MoNpAY.

Henry d. Cooke. the eldest son Of
Henry d. Cooke. 1rst governor Of the
District, who died Friday In New York.
will be buried here IN Oak HIN Cemetery
tomorrow Afternoon following funeral
services this afternoon at the Zion and
ST Timothy Church in New York. Mr..
Cooke was the head OF the banking firm
Of Henry d. Cooke q Son, In this city,
until 1888, when he went 70 New York
and became Identified with fnaAciai en-
terprises In that city. The services at
the cemetery wiz be private