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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury


as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
tering it through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good
YOU can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh 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.
II is taken internally and made In
Toledo, Ohio, BY F. j. Cheney q
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
situation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
DISTRICT CLERK
L. E. Jeffcoat, Abilene

chow large will be his majority
is the only question regarding the
candidacy of Gene Jeffcoat for
clerk of the district court. He has
grown up here and has occupied
several positions with honor and
trust. Always accommodating, al
ways willing to do his best, he will
make a model clerk. He served as
deputy sheriff for several years
and was noted for his accuracy and
devotion to duty. His big majority
in November Will show a popular
ity that will be surprise even TO
his friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
COUNTY ATTORNEY
II. L. Humphrey, Abilene

Dickinson county has experiment.
ed with unframed attorneys to its
sorrow and don't propose to do SO
again. The taxpayers want a man
OF ripe experience to conduct their
legal affairs and in Mr.. Humphrey
the Republicans have selected a law
yer in every way capable and
worthy. His record is in every way
that of clean and courteous gem
tleman, whose ability is unques-
toned. Herbert Humphrey will
give to the county the same care
full service he has given to his own
private affairs and can be depended
upon to prosecute all violators of
the law to it's fullest extent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
CONGRESSMAN, 9Th DISTRICT
G. NJ. Harger. Abilene

Governor Capper says Il con-
graduate the people of the Fifth
district upon the opportunity they
have to send a congressman to
Washington who believes thoroughly
in the Hughes programme Re-
publican program-and who will
vote and work to carry 1t through.
Charles M. Harger measures up in
every particular to the stature of a
congressman. He is a successful
business man; he knows the people
Of his district thoroughly; he knows
and appreciates their needs and he
is qualified in every way to repre-
sent them at Washington. He was
chairman of the State Board of Cor
rections, one of the most important
departments of the state govern
ment, during the first year and a
half of my administration, and
an glad to say that he rendered the
state exceptionally valuable service
in that capacity. l was intimately
associated with him during that
time and found him to be man
wAo places the very highest value
umon the duty Of a public servant
to those he is chosen to serve. 1t
is a pleasure to me to commend
aim most heartily to the people of
this district and l earnestly hope
they will send him to Washington
as their representative"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
STATE SENATOR
w. H. Myers, Wakefield

It was Clay county's turn to
name the Republican candidate for
this important office, and W. II.
Myers was chosen He is one of the
substantial businessmen of Wake
field, owning large farm and stock
interests. His neighbors speak in
the highest terms of his honesty
and integrity and the voters of this
county can rest assured that no
"pork barrel jobs will be pulled
off with his knowledge or assist
anee. Let's make his election unan-
imous.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
CORONER
j. A. Tufts, Abilene

Most people think the duties of
the coroner are not very exacting,
but there are occasions when it
becomes an important office. The
Republicans have selected j. A.
Tufts to be the next coroner and
that he will be elected naturally
follows. He can be depended upon
to do his full duty in every crisis
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is well
known throughout the country. Many
thousand people have taken II for
Stomach, Liver and Intestinal ALI
ments and report marvellous results
and are highly praising 1t to others.
Astonishing benefits sufferers have re-
ceived even from one dose are heard
everywhere and explain its tremen-
dous sale TO more than a million
people. II rarely ever fails and those
afflicted with Stomach, Liver and In
festival Ailments. Indigestion, Gas in
the Stomach and Intestines, Dizziness,
Painting Spells, Collie Attacks. Torpid
Liver, Constipation, etc, should by all
means try this remedy. Mayr's Won
derful Remedy gives permanent results
for stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments Eat as much and whatever you
like. No more distress after eating,
pressure Of gas in the stomach and
around the heart. Get one bottle OF
your druggist now and try 1t on an
absolute guarantee-if not satisfac-
tory money will be returned.
For sale by c. Z. Northeraft 4
Co. and all other reliable druggists
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
and no mistake will be made in
giving him your vote.
COUNTY COMNIIssIONERs
j. B. Hostetter, First District
II. C. Brenizer, Second District

John Book, Third District
The board of county commission
ers has the running of the affairs
of the entire county and only men
of known business ability should be
selected as its members. The Re-
publicans have nominated three ex-
ceptionally strong men in their re-
spective communities. Men who
have made a success Of their own
affairs, have been honored by their
local people in many ways and Will
bring to their new duties ripe judg-
ment combined with earnestness
and ability.
Mr.. Hostetter has served on the
board for the past year, being APP
pointed to fill a vacancy caused by
the resignation of B. D. Fry. His
services should not be dispensed
with as he is the only candidate
having a working knowledge of the
county's business. He is success
full farmer of Hope township, Is
particularly strong in his own
neighborhood, and will poll big
vote all over the district.
Harry G. Brenizer is well equip
ped to make model commissioner.
He has lived in Dickinson nearly all
his life and has made a success OF
his own affairs. He owns one OF the
best improved farms in Grant
township, is wideawake, honest and
fair minded, and will bring to the
countys service the best kind OF
neutrality-suspicious.
John Book is one of the 1oyial
farmers of the Talmage neighbor-
hood, big hearted, honest, clean OF
character and successful, he will
make a commissioner of whom the
Third district can be proud. He has
been honored frequently by his
neighbors with positions of honor
and trust and has always filled them
with satisfaction. The district will
make no mistake by electing him
commissioner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

knoll amid the thiekest OF the
shrubery in the heart of the ceme-
terv, the minister using granite
monument for an altar; the decor
atoms being the full blown flowers
and the stately cedars of that beau
tiful SPOT. Maybe someone will think
il was not a solemn occasion. NO
wonder it never got out for the
friends up there can be trusted i'm
plicitly. They tell no tales; betray
no secrets. After all, ones dearest
friends and most trusted compan-
ions are up there.
But the only one who was not a
little shaky was the bride, and she
could afford to be cool. She was
dressed in pure white, wealth OF
golden moonbeams fell about her
and all the stars of a cloudless sky
diademed her head with sparkling
beauty. Only a poet or youthful
lover could do that scene justice so
the writer fails. OF course the
groom felt so much at home up
there that he behaved like model
His excuse for selecting the loca-
ton was that he had long wanted
to make one happy trip to the dear
old place while he could enjoy II.
Evidently there are no ghosts IN
the realm of lovers, only fairies, at
least there was not a SILVER in the
fair hand of the kneeling bride, up
lifted to receive the ring, or in the
big hand that calmly placed 1t
where it belongs forever. The STIR
of congratulations awakened
mocking bird who sang wonderful
benedfction of marvellous song. II
was beautiful.
The wedding party sat and visit
ed awhile, took an auto ride about
the sleeping city, the minister was
let out at the parsonage and the
happy couple went out to Buckeye
to receive a parental blessing and
an early breakfast and then they
returned to their occupations, wait
ing for the secret to leak out, But
the minister and the probate judge
agreed to make the groom tell on
himself. The effort to keep mum
nearly killed him but he was game
and kept on smiling until the di-
reetory man" suddenly asked him,
married or single?" he was too
honest to prevaricate easily; he
hesitated a moment, blushed and
the leak was started. DR.. Blsyney
and Judge Happen hold that he
lost and claim the first supper
after the couple return about Nov.
ist 70 make their home with Mrs.
W. II. Eieholtz at 4O6 West Third
street. Abilene where the younE
crowd after admitting they are a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
Gracelee Woolverton, Abilene

The Republicans have always
been fortunate in their selection Of
candidate for county superinten-
dent and this year is no exception
to the rule. Gracelee Woolverton
knows the needs of the rural schools,
has been a successful teacher In
them, and has the ability in every
way to fill the position. She is now
serving in that capacity by appoint
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

Impure blood runs you down
makes you an easy victim for dis
ease. For pure blood and sound di-
gestion Burdock Blood Bitters. AT
all drug stores. Price, $1.00.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
4 z e
HIGH SCHOOL. TRUSTEES
C. W. Bell, Holland
f. w. Karl, Detroit
Clarence Taylor, Pearl

Being on the county high school
board is largely a matter of love
and these men have given of their
best efforts for the benefit of this
school. They will all be reelected
as they deserve and should be kept
at the head OF this popular institu-
ton as long as they will serve.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

do my own work.
had to hire it done.
/ heard so much
about Lydia f. Pink
hams We g eta b lie
Compound tn at /
tried it. / took three
bottles and / found
it to be all you
claim. Now | feel as
well as everI did and
am able to do all my
own work again. i
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

little slow on current events will
likely make up for lost time in
wishing them a long and happy
life. Everybody loves Herbert but
he will not be in it when they come
to know his bride and discover her
worth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
SURVEYOR
Karl Riddle, Harrington

No one cared to contest this Of
flee with Karl Riddle. He has made
such a splendid record that they
knew it would be losing contest.
Two years ago he was elected unan-
imously as he will be this year. This
is some record anG but shows how
well he has performed his duties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

Red Cross Ball Blue gives to ev-
cry housewife unequaled service. A
large scent package gives more real
genuine merit than any other blue.
Red Cross Ball Blue makes clothes
wbiter than snow. You will be de-
lighted. At all geod grocers.-Adv.
17-4Wk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
HELP FOR
WORKING WOMEN
Some Have to Keep on Until
They Almost Drop. How
Mrs. Conley Got Help.

Here is letter from woman who
had to work, but was too weak and suf-
fered too much to continue. How she
regained health -
Frankfort, KY suffered so much
with female weakness that could not
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02
DO You Have Sour stomach?

II you are troubled with sour
stomach you should eat slowly and
mastieate your food thoroughly,
then take one of Chamberlain s
Tablets Immediately after supper.
Obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

ment with conspicuous ability and
the voters will make no mistake by
continuing her in the office. She
commands respect and her execu-
tive ability is recognized everywhere
she visits schools.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-02

For regular action Of the bowels.
easy. natural movements. relief OF
constipation. try Doan's Res dlets.
Csc at all stores.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
SENATE LOSES NO TINE
IN PASSING ARMY BILL
Measure I'm shape President Wants Ii
viii Go Through House Promptly
and Become Law.

Washington. Aug. 2s.--The army bill
was repassed by the Senate today with
in an hour and twelve minutes. The
only fight was by Senator Underwood
to have the La Toilette amendment re-
stored, prohibiting the enlistment of
boys under twenty-one years without
the consent of parents or guardians.
1t was rejected by vote of rs to 23.
THAT amendment Is an insult to the
young men of the country" declared
Senator Nelson. I'm getting sick and
tired of the maudlin sentiment / hear
expressed these days. Our young
American boys are not stricken with
infantile paralysis yet"
The Senate put the articles of war
back in the bill. The House will ac-
cept them and the bill will be sent
TO the President in the shape he wants
1t, with retired officers subject to mill
tary courts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
Girls Tnken Back Homo

Danville. Va. Aug. 23.-Officer w.
T. Morris of Atlanta. arrived here
at midnight and left this morning for
the Georgia capital with Miss Alice
Wickman, aged twenty-five, and Mary
Warnock. aged eighteen. who had
been taken from a Pullman car here
early yesterday morning by police on
Geographic instruction. CHI argin
the elder girl with kidnapping the
younger, The two were ticketed to
New York. and were asleep In their
berth when aroused. Miss Wtckman
is school teacher She ridlculed
the charge of Kidnapping. asserting
that she had accepted Miss War
nock's invitation to visit New York.
The kidnapping charge is believed to
have been lodged merely as a means
OF having the girls intercepted here.
Both seemed refined and were indis-
nant at the charge filed against them.
They were under surveillance at a
hotel while here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
COMMANDS
MACHINE GUN COMPANY

A dispatch from Brownsville yes
tArday as 20 the doings of the Nir-
Ginia boys encamped there said:
The Virginia regiments have re-
paired what gear Was damaged In the
gulf hurricane have cleaned ~ their
camp, and now the effects of the big
storm practically have disappeared
The First Infantry went ont today
on x-mile practice march, with
light combat exercises thrown in en-
ronfe--such as advance guard and
fAnk-guard drill and meeting on
Eacement with an imaginary enemy
who forced a depioyment before the
way could he cleared That action
now Is going on. The return march
this afternoon will hc occupied with
retreat formation and rear-guard ac-
Hons All the men are IN heavy
marching order. carrying full pack
with food and ammunition In IL
Organization az the First Regi
ment'S machine-guu company was
perfected today and Captain Hutch
inson was assigned 70 com mand Il.
The company already IS heinG school
ed daily nv regulars I'm manipulation
of guns. eDt-enchment work peculiar
10 this arm. supply problems, con-
cealmeut devices quick range-hnainS
and rapid advance and retreat with
and without animal transport
The reFimcrt wi'l take home its
machine guns. which Vroha hjv viii
be housed tn the armory nj Rich
m0nd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24


that Villas power Is broken. He
says:
my last report regarding Villas
attack on Parral Is now reported in
correct, villa had only a small fol-
lowing. He avoided Parrai and places
occupied by Carranza troops. He was
making his way south into Duran go
and is probably now hiding in the
mountains.
Until recently Villa has been hid
ing since being driven to the noun
tains Of Southern chihuahua by our
troops last April. His late attempt
to obtain a following is reported as
almost total failure. Opinion seems
general that Villas prestige is gone,
and that he can never again become
a serious factor in Mexican affairs"
Notwithstanding this willingness to
bring the punitive expedition back to
the border 1t was stated at the War
Department with some degree of
definiteness that the army OF militia
as a whole will not be withdrawn
until IT has been demonstrated wheth-
err the international commission will
be able to effect a solution of the
border troubles and a plan for secur-
Ing American lives and property in
Northern Mexico.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24

Continued From First Page.)
HIS two addresses to the general pub
Tic and his address to the women
voters were reiterations OF previous
speeches. But he did take occasion to
Jay down doctrine which members
OF the old guard generally dread with
alarm. He said
Politics and Politics,
When l was governor of New YORK
1t was apparent that IS per cent of
what / was doing as head of the ad
minstratiVe work had nothing to do
with politics. 1t did not make any
dlherence whether men were Demo-
Gratis or Republicans; there was GER
tain work to do, and the question was
to get 1t economically and thoroughly
done by competent men. When | say
poiltlcs' / do not mean poiits~al activ-
ny, which every citizen should have.
believe in organization. am a
strong organization man. / believe in
efficiency in politics But | want eff
hciency In politics with reference to
making the party the trusted servant
or the people because. that party.
through its leaders, insists on giving
the very best possible administration. f"
fhe NeVadans cheered that senti-
mvht just as they cheered the demand
for a protective tariff and the demand
Tor firm policy in Mexico.
But the prevailing opinion here is
that Wilson will carry Nevada with it's
three electoral votes, 1t has only gone
Republican once since 1896, and that
was in 1904, when. Roosevelt swcpt
the state. In 1912 Wilson won nclli1g
1855 votes to Rooseveits $500. In
1919, out Of total OF $4,000 votes
Newiands was reelected United States
senator on the Democratic ticket with
majority of forty votes. With such n
narrow margin between the two
parties the result might said to be
reasonably doubtful this year.
Mr.. Hughes voice was more huskv
today than II has been at any time
since he left New York and there is
beginning to be fear Of it's falling
MN II he does not cease to strain II
1t Is receiving careful attention be.
Tore and after every speech that he
! delivers.
/ Mr.. Hughes and his party loft Reno
/ tonight at 9:05 o clock. The NEXT
stop will be ogden, Utah.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
IN CONGRESS

SENATE-The Senate passed the
army appropriation bill, with an
containing the articles of
war revised to conform to the Presi-
dents veto message. The final vote
was preceded by n lively fight. led by
Senator Underwood, of Alabama to
amend the bill to prevent the enlist
ment of boys under twenty-one years
Senator Nelson, of Minnesota, de-
nounced the proposal as "maudlin"
and declared 1t an insult to the youth
OF the country. The Underwood
amendment was then voted down.
rs to %
Senator Gallinger the Republican
leader, denounced Chairman Hurley.
of the Federal Trade Commission, az
n lobbyist In behalf of George +.
Rublee, whose nomination to the com
mission was recently rejected by the
Senate. Chairman Hurley had writ
ten a letter to the Senate defending
Mr.. Rublee's continuance in Office.
despite his rejection. The Senate
spent almost the entire day debating
the emergency revenue bill Senator
Underwood criticized the tariff COM
mission provision. Senator Penrose
tried to have the measure sent back
to the Finance Committee for re-
vision.
The House was not In session to-
day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
RAILROAD IS SUED
UNDER FEDERAL LAWS
Atlantic Coast Line and Invokes
United states Statutes.

Suit was instituted in the United
States District Court yesterday by Mrs.
Jennie C. Selden. Administrative Of
John r. Selden, against the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad Company for
s25, 600.
Mr. Selden was a trainman employed
by the defendant company. He was
killed in the yards of the company in
South Richmond on January Is, 1915.
while In the performance of his duties
in tagging his train.
The suit is brought through Lamb
& Lamb and Keith & Hunt and 10
brought under the acts of Congress
known as the Federal liability act and
the safety appliance act There Are
nine counts to the declaration. These
counts allege that the defendant did
not comply with the requirements of
the two acts mentioned, in that there
was no air-brake appliance; that the
train which struck Selden was not suf-
ficiently lighted; that the speed of the
train was excessive. and that the re-.
auirements surrounding the handling
of a train operating under the regu-
lations of the interstate commerce laws
were not complied with.
The progress of this case will be
watched by the legal fraternity with
interest, as 1t is the first suit of this
character brought here under the acts
referred to. Heretofore the amount Of
damages which could be recovered
from accident resulting In death was
fixed at $4,000. The Federal laws
however. give the plaintiff the right to
sue for any sum.
1t was said last night that the case
would probably be heard at the Oc-
tober term of the court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-24
RESULTS
IN CENTRAL AFRICA

VI Rev. r r. Cleveland. a Southern
Presbyterian missionary located at
1ufape. Contra Africa, a station
opened less than two years ago tells
~ the remarkable results already
STAINED. He saws
I'VE have found the work very
encouraging. although as yet we are
&rangers among the people. the COS
Epi ia new to them. the presence or
fhe white man Is something thA~
1--we not been accustomed to The
people attend our services l9 great
nun bers. The average Sunday at
fandance' the past few months has
1fen approximately 200 There are
Nineteen young men in the Evangelis,s'
ehool training for the ministry. The
oehool Is growing every day. and also
0e catechisn class. SIX large vii
leGes with a total population a about
0ree thousand have recently moved
NeBht up 10 our mission compound. In
r meeting OF ali the chiefs last week
ley promised 70 send their children
- the school 20 stop work on the
A6bath, and TO attend all our re-
1ous services. Surely God is work
M upon their hearts"