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Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
She Took Them Out and Sat Down.

She Took Them Out and Sat Down.
not often escape their watchful eyes.
The Sunday school picnic was to
take place soon, and Mary Ellen
wished to wear her tan shoes and
stockings, but a few days before the
picnic she heard her Aunt Hannah
tell Aunt Susan that MARY Ellen
must wear her black shoes to the pic
mic, for she will spoil her tan ones
on the stones and briers."
Now, Mary Ellen knew when her
Aunt Hannah said a thing must be
done there was no use asking to do
anything different, 80 she did not make
any complaint, but the day before the
picnic, when her aunts were in the
front OF the house, she went out the
back door with something folded in
her skirt. She walked down the road
a short distance to an old hollow tree,
then she stopped and looked around.
There was no one in sight, and she
took from her folded skirt the tan
shoes and stockings and put them in
the opening. The next morning her
Aunt Hannah gave her a basket of
lunch, and Mary Ellen started for the
picnic.
Il am surprised that Mary Ellen did
not put on her tan Shoes" said Han
nah. 'T expected to have time with
her getting her to wear her old ones"
Perhaps she thought they would be
spoiled in the woods" said Susan.
"She is getting to be real careful of
her clothes, think"
Meanwhile Mary Ellen had reached
the tree where the tan shoes were hid
den; she took them out and sat down.
Then she took off the black shoes
and stockings and put on the tan. The
black ones she put in the tree, and
continued on her way to the picnic.
When Mary Ellen was out of sight a
tramp who had been watching her
came out OF the woods. He went to
the tree, took out the shoes and stock
ings and put them in his pocket, and
the first place he came to he sold
them. But Mary Ellen was uncon
scious of all this and was soon with
her friends at the picnic grounds. She
had nice day, and not until she left
the girls at the village did she think
about deceiving her aunts, then her
conscience began to say: "Mary Ell
len, you did wrong and you know it
You have deceived your aunts and Il
IS Just the same as telling wrong
story. You better tell them as soor
as you reach home. You will not bI
comfortable until you do"
Mary Ellen tried to still the littl,
voice by saying: well, they nigh
have let me wear the shoes; it woulc
not hurt them" But the voice said
Look at the scratches on them.
Mary Ellen rubbed her hands over tn
shoes but It did not take of tn
scratches. and on the toe of one a lii
tie piece of leather had been cut b,
q sharp stone.
By this time she had reached tn
low tree. She set down her bsske
and reached into the tree. Her eye
grew big with surprise, and she locke
frightened. The shoes and stocking
were not there She felt again, bu
could not find them What should sh
dor The tears came to her eyes. an
then the little voice again spoke I
her. Tell your aunts at once
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
Eda Seeks 10 Know.

Five-year-old Eda was walking With
her mother one day, and, finding it diff
ficult 10 keep UP, she said: Mamma,
are you a stepmother?"
NO, dear" was the reply. What
made you think I was?"
Because you take such awful long
steps" replied Eda.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
When the Devil Was Sick.

Genevieve-I want to give Jack
some books. He's i'll, you know, and
l can't decide what kind to get.
Gertrude-Why not get something
religious?
Genevieve-Oh, my MOI He's con-
valescing now.-Judge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
The Truth Comes Out

"Of course" said the minister con.
solingly to the young widow at the
cemetery, your late husband was
good to you during your married life"
"I-iEdeed he w-was," she sobbed as
she turned on fresh flow of the
briny. "He w-was more like f-friend
than a h-husband"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
Guess.

A little girl who made frequent use
of the word guess" was corrected for
it and told to say presume" instead.
A lady friend, noticing the admirable
set of the little girls apron. asked
something in regard to the pattern.
Mamma doesn't cut my dresses and
my aprons by pattern" said the small
lady. "She just looks at me and pre-
sumes."
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
His Plea.

Skinny little Mr. Meek's stalwart
helpmeet grabbed him with both hands
by the hair of the head to illustrate
some point which she wished to i'm
press upon him.
"My dear, my dear" he chided. Il
am afraid you have forgotten that l
am attached to the other ends of those
hairs"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
Wise Precaution.

Hojax-Id Coyne was worth over
a million, yet he died without leav-
ing a will.
Tomdix-I wonder why that was?
Hojax-I guess he wanted his heirs
to get the money instead of the law
yers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
Cnnfrahicflnn-

There are so few suitable mar
riages it seems to me nowadays"
How can you say so when the press
chronicled in this one week the mar
riage of Miss Corn to Mr.. Cobb and of
Miss Snow to Mr. Blizzard?"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
Boy Scout Tent.

Of popcorn nice and hot. It is made
on long hatpin with some stiff white
paper, and a little pennant or flag
flying above. The tent fits over the
plate. The pin holds it in place while
the popcorn can be eaten from the
opening in front.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
couIdn,t See an opportunltv,

do you know" said the dense
young man, that for the last hour
have been watching for a chance to
kiss your"
Indeed" exclaimed the willing
maid. Don't you think it might be
advisable for you to consult an ocu-
list?"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
Patriotism.

"If madam would like to see this
other waist; fine quality, neutral
color"
mo! Useless! Take it back!"-
lie Rire (Paris).
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
NOVEL "STUNT" FOR A PARTY
Apples followed Out and Filled With
candy-scout Tent Keeps Pop
corn Nice and Hot.

One Of the illustrations shows you
a nice little apple stunt" for a young
peoples party on a winters night Sc
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16

The time is coming when every man
will have to buy his own land instead
of marrying an Indian lady for it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
Yes, Yesl

"Doan Miss Smith look cute thi'
ebening, Mistah Johnsing?"
Yes, very cuticle, very cuticle!"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16

More saving and less hammering is
another thing that is badly needed in
this country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16

1t is easier to carry on Irritation
than to carry off an heiress.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16

If wishes were mules most beggars
would have more kicks coming.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-16
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNDGYSQIOOL
LESSON

(By D. o. SELLERS, Acting Director Of
Sunday School Course of Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago.)
Copyright 1916. Western Newspaper Unlon.)
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

r. M. Anderson Of Beloit is 60
Ing after the Republican nomination
for congress in the Sixth district.
Strength to his campaign! The
Sixth will have congressman who
will work at the job all the time.
He Is president Of the Sunflower
Trail association and one Of the
states good roads boosters who gets
things done. Likewise he holds about
all the Jobs in Beloit that call for q
lot Of public service and no pay
but he takes them and makes the
community better. He Is a Useful
Citizen in every sense and as con-
gresham would be a credit to his
district and to the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
Advertised Mail

For week ending January A, 1915:
M. C. 1903 S. Srd, J. s. Bigbee 3,
Mrs. Olive Daniels, George Dugas,
Mrs. Henry Frazier, Will Garten,
Arthur Harris, s. w. Ingelsoll 2, s.
H. Ingersoll Q, Mrs. Thos. Kennedy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richie Keeble, ]. J.
Mcpherson, Albert Miller, Greene G.
Roger, Sr. Jose saldivar, Ernest B.
Seybold, Sam'l ]. Smith, L. G. Thorn
as. VIII Vaughn, ]. o. Wilson, H. A.
Wilson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICES
NOW IN NEW LOCATION

The offices Of the State Sunday
School association have been moved
to handsomely appointed quarters In
the Southworth block. The new Of
fices are in the north half Of the
block. A fire proof vault well adapt
ed for keeping the association rec
ords, is one of the things in which
J. H. Engle, the general secretary,
takes pride. The new location is a
convenient one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
FoREHANDED MINNESOTA

The multiplication of Minnesota's
talents proceeds at rate that must
leave her sisters ruefully conscious
Of the saddest words of tongue or
4 pen, says the New York Evening
Post. Her auditors, pertinacity in
discovering that previous estimates
81 the public land values were all
too low isadothing less than an at
tempt to rub It in. Last year the
prediction was that Minnesota, from
her iron, timber, and farm lands,
would ultimately have a fund Of
5000, 900, OOO;, now It appears that
It win be still greater, and may be
much greater. Her iron lands this
year bring in a million; by 1920
they should bring in four millions.
North and South Dakota are abet-
ting her, moreover, In the humilia-
ton OF the remainder of the west.
Each is likely to have. in the end, a
fund OF above $4,000. OOO-the one
aYfhg 100000, the other $1,000
600 acres. In painful contrast, Iowa
has sold all but 900 acres, and has
$4,000 900 to show for II; wiscon-
SID has sold all but 10000, and has
debt: Michigan has sold all. and
has ss.s00, 900: Illinois has sold all,
and has sl.2O0,00O. The original
nAtrlmony of each Of these states
VAS from 100000 to 5000. 900
acres. TEXAS alone Is an exception.
vita a enormous area expected ulti-
mately to accumulate $4,000, goo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
WIFE BEAT A FALUN PASTOR
So Rev. J. e. Harrington Obtains a
Divorce ON "IncompatibiIity"

Salina, Jan. 6.-The Rev. J. e.
harrington, pastor of the Swedish
Lutheran church at Falun, Kan, has
been granted a divorce from his wife
on the grounds OF incompatibility.
He charged that she was quarrel
some and on one occasion she attack
ed him. He turned face to the cor
ner of the wall and she pounded him
until she was exhausted. He declares
he never fought back. Mrs. Barring
ton was given the custody of : two
minor children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
FAT TRANIPS WEAR
GEARY JAIL BLANKETS

Junction City, Jan. 6.-The mys-
terry in connection with the steady
disappearance of blankets from the
city jail was solved this morning by
Chief of Police M. D. Peeso. During
the cold months dozens of tramps
and unemployed men have been
sheltered over night in the jail, and
the supply of blankets has been
dWindling steadily. This morning
two sleepers were turned out and as
they passed Chief Peso he inves.i-
gated and found that each had a
new blanket wrapped around his
body underneath his coat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
wan ANp WHEAT PRICEs


The rise in wheat prices TO tI.ia.
an exceptionally high figure for this
market, indicates that the strife
through which western Europe Is
now passing may hinge on the ques-
ton OF food supplies as much as on
men, munitions. or money. Feeding
the nations under existing condi-
lions is part q question Of acreage.
and the effect on the belligerent
countries area and production Is
bound, 20 be adverse.
The four leading continental eoun-
tries at war have q wheat area OF
about 1OS. 000.0 900 acres, and q rye
area OF 10000. 600 acres. The least
deduction from areas sown and har-
vested might be placed at 20 per
cent OF this total Of 2i0,000,000
acres. That would mean a loss OF
1000. 900 acres Of wheat and rye
in France. Germany. Austria-Hun-
gary and Russia. or probably 700.-
900 900 bushels.
Can this enormous reduction IN
supplies OF breadstuffs be made up
anywhere elsef. Efforts are being
made to enlarge the wheat area in
all British possessions especially the
oversee colonies. The Canadian Min
lister OF Agriculture, addressing the
farmers of the Dominion last month,
said:
Approximately 2O.OO0,O0O men
have been modified In Europe. A
large proportion of these have been
Withdrawn from the farms OF the
countries at war. Even in neutral
countries, large numbers Of food
producers have been called from the
land to be ready for emergencies.
. These millions cease to,
be producers, for they have become
consumers; worse still. they have
become destroyers Of food"
Canada last year had over 49,
900 900 acres in wheat, and II the
expectation Of a so per cent enlarge
ment be realized, with 20 per cent
in Australia and 10 per cent In In
dia, It would mean an increase OF
only 1850, 900 acres. Higher prices
are expected to add 10 per cent to
the United States acreage, and Ar
gentina may possibly add as much.
But $4,000, 900 acres, including both
of the Americas, where the yield Is
low per acre, is liberal allowance
for increase to offset q reduction OF
1000 900 acres ON continental Eu-
rope. The other European countries
do not expand acreage rapidly. At
best, should the war last far enough
into next spring to interfere with
spring seeding, the harvesting OF
1915 would cover at least 17,0OO,- |
900 acres less than that OF 1913,
or a loss of $50, 900 bushels.
When the destruction Of labor
power, horsepower, agricultural Inn
pIements, and the incalculable loss
Of skill in the arts of food produc-
tion in some of the best cultivated
areas Of the world are taken into
account, there can be only one con-
,lusion. People who cannot manage
% feed themselves from their own
production or their commerce, can
lot fight on indefinitely. The time
If exhaustion must come sooner or
alter, and the arm Of service which
las to do with the supply Of food
tufts becomes increasingly impor-
ant as the struggle drags on.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
Mas cone PIeada Not GnIlty

Chicago, Jan. 6.--Miss Jessie Eliz-
abeth Cope, accuser under the Mann
act Of Col. Charles Alexander Of
R. l.. pleaded not guilty
today when arraigned In the federal
court charged with attempting to
bride federal officials to aid her in
obtaining $4,000 from Col. Alexan-
der by threatening him with prose-
cution.
January % was decided on finally
as the day on which the trial win be-
gin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
Pursned Thief Drona 1900

Tulsa. Ok. Jan. 6.-The First Ma
tional bank Of 0swego, six miles
Of here. was held up and
robbed by two men on horseback at
10 O'Clock. More than $1,000 in sill
yer was stolen. One sack OF $500 was
dropped by one Of the men as he was
making his escape.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
sERvIA WASTE LAND
AS MUCH AS BELGIUM

Washington. Jan. 6.-Conditions
in the devastated parts of servia are
as distressing and the misery as
great as in Belgium. according to a
letter received At the Red Cross
headquarters here today from Mad
anne Grouitch. wife Of the undersec-
rotary for foreign affairs Of servia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
LAJoIE is SOLD TO
PHILADELPHIA NATIONALS

Cleveland, o., Jan. 6.-Napoleon
La Joie, the hard hitting second
baseman Of the Cleveland American
league team. was sold today to the
Philadelphia National league team.
The price was not given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

G. r. Scott will not only handle
the Belgian relief fund ably but the
Belgians will be cheered up by the
clear and convincing manner In
which he will describe the advant-
ages OF moving to Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

As long as It requires more than
Ii2 years TO count a billion dollars
singly, why waste the time especial
iy when the spending of It is the
more agreeable task of the twof
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
THURSDAY. JANUARY I. 1915

when the tar collector Of cleve-
iSnd set out TO collect the tar on
ts11,O0O,O00 OF Rockefeller's money
he went chasing after the golden pot
4 the end Of the rainbow,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

Before we undertake to spend
another $3.50, 100000 on a larger
navy, would It not be more to the
point TO find out how the last $780,
900, 900 appropriated for that pur-
nose has been Employed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

Give Coach Dresser q Sweater
The high school 1914 football
squad has presented Henry Dresser,
their coach, with fine white sweat
err with the school monogram, as a
remembrance of the successful sea-
son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

The Kansas editors want to reg
ulate advertising according to their
official organ. Most of the said ed
itors will however be willing to take
whatever comes and not be too par
ticular whether the copy is spelled
correctly or not.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

A recent convention in Topeka
was attended by many delegates
who. the local papers said, needed
room and. board as they had barely
enough to pay their railroad fare.
The person who has not enough
money to pay his board has no bus
mess attending conventions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

Forty thousand dollars IL the fee
a Brooklyn lawyer Wishes to charge
. bankrupt bank for his services. No
one win charge this attorney with
any backwardness in estimating the
value Of his legal acumen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

State Of Kansas. Dickinson county, 80:
/ do solemnly swear that the within
and foregoing account and vouchers
Herewith are in all respects q full and
true account Of all the moneys receiv-
ed BY me during the full period Of the
cember, "A. D., 1914, and for the full
time for which / should make such
statement, and OF the amounts there
Of expended. and the manner In which
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

they were expended. So help me God.
(SignedD w. F. BOGART,
Township Treasurer
subscribed and sworn to before
me this 28th day of December, 1914.
P. P. RICHERT,
Township Trustee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07

Governor Hodges will give q
"passin' on" party tomorrow night
which indicates that he Is q dead
game sport and takes smilingly
whatever comes,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09
CHOOSING THE MAY QUEEN

Sweet, sunny May had come again.
with her flowers and grasses green.
And she said to her subjects. the aow-
Now who shall be my queen"
FOR m sure that every one knows,
That better queen could not be found
Than large. stately red rose
Let us he queen" begged the lilies.
our dress is white as can be,
And trimmed in gold. like n princess.
There's no better queen than We"
Dear, beautiful May" said Narcissus.
t!case listen to what we saw:
We're the lovelicst of all the flowers,
Won't you crown US queen OF May?"
Ana so all the flowers came
In punches and some alone;
They stood before dear. beautiful Nav.
zach ready TO take the throne
rs every flower present now"
Asked May as she looked down
~ tn" beautiful array OF flowers
Assembled on the grassy ground
Yes, all" they answered expectantly.
NO. lis not" said robin red breast.
Who was picking UP straws nearby
|" make her soft little nest.
Who's abscnt?" asked May quickly,
Why. the little violets OF blue;
Thcy said they would not come:
guess too shamefaced to-"
with this the bird flew away,
But May called the violets by name.
Ana soon with their little blue bon
nets on,
Ehey shyly before May came
why did you not come before?" asked
May,
Ent they answered with nod Of the
head.
We are far too small and inferior
dear May,
]" be queen" they each one said.
Dear modest little violets." said May
Ny throne has fallen to YOU"
Ana so the May queen remained for
ever
Tn" dear little violcts of blue.
Composed by MARY ELLA HOWARD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09
THE BEGGAR,s STORY.

1t was colo night in winter The
farmers, children were sitting around
a cheerful fire. They were joking and
chatting when tapping was heard out
side. Opening the door the farmer saw
an aged man. clothed in rags and shiv-
ering with the cold. who begged to be
admitted. The farmer gave his consent
and an. after after the bfgsar warmed up he told
The story was this: "Fifty-three years
ago ! was born in a little cottage in
Tennessee. My father was n drunkard
who was always loafng about a saloon
When I was nine years old my father
was murdered for cheating in aRame of
cards. My mother was so grieved over
the death of my father that she hung
herself. The cottage was burned to
ashes so l was left alone. found a
good position as n night worker In a
,theater. then married. One night as
I was cleaning up ! struck match and
let 1t fall on one OF the special films.
I was then discharged. ! found another
job OF street cleaning I was knock ed
down by an automobile. gave the Job
up and have been begging ever since"
Poor man." said the farmer, II will
give you job as a farm hand" The
farmer built him a house and gave him
salary Of $12 week. The man lived
with his wife and children happily until
his death.
GAINES GOODMAN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09
THE WAY TO BE HAPPY.

Spanning the stream of unha ppiness
is small bridge consisting of four
pianks We may name these planks
as follows: Work. play. study and
laughter
The first step is work. One must
work IN order to gain happiness. for.
u he docs not work he will not sue
coed In life, and, therefore, unhappiness
VIII he his lot. If one does not work.
ms thoughts are on things which II Is
not well FOR him TO think about. 1t is.
indeed, true that IAN idle brain is the
deNl!S Workshop" You plainly see
that one cannot have true happiness
and not work. Now, one must not
work all the time. Some play is nee
rssary, "Ali work and no play makes
lack duh hoy" One should not for
get to play. Well, don't think any
OF MS will
In order TO nc happy one must study.
II" does not find himself happy who
develops not his brain and educates
himself without an education life Is
OF minor Importance
Now, one must not study all the time.
such is not necessary. The brain needs
rest just AS the muscles do. and laugh
ter VIII rest It, Laughter is a very
important thing | might call 1t men
,hi play As play is to work, so is
ianaghter To study. II ones work and
play and study and lauaghter come up
TO the proper notch. nc Will. no doubt,
be happy.
CHARLEY PEAK.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09
A TRUE STORY.

Mama has a lot of chickens and we
get six or seven, eggs a day In about
week we get three dozen eggs. Two
weeks ago mother put some cgs under
a hen and next week We will hav some
chickens. Last spring We put some eggs
under hen. y lot Of them didn't come
out. Those that did com" ont tho
rats ate. and two we're left. so one
night my brother went down 10 shut
them in their house. When ne was
shutting the door he caught the chick
ems head in the door. He certainly
did feel bad. ! felt verI bad, too. SO
one was left. One night he cried 10 90
with his mother. Aly nurse put him M.
Tho next morning he was dead. Tho
rats had eaten his head off. We wcr"
very sorry because lie was the fattcr
hope these don't do like the others,
and we have got twelve now.
ELDA TRAFIERI. aged Q.