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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

Japan sent us 100000 worth
of her goods during the month OF
March, 1915. japanese ships brought
us $2O,3O0,OOO worth of goods dur
ing the same month. The Demo-
cratic tariff law gives Japan our
home market, and the seamen's bill
gives Japan the Pacific-carrying
trade. This state of affairs, and
worse, will continue so long as the
Democratic party is in power.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

The Mexican situation which has
been growing worse with every
move of the administration is COM
ing to crisis and 1t will be little
less than a miracle If the United
States has not real war on its
hands. For two years the Mexican
bandit leaders, one after another,
have been supplied with ammuni-
ton and guns and these are being
used to kill citizens and soldiers of
the United States. 1t is serious
situation with dire possibilities
ahead. The Mexican bandit is a liar
by nature and must be treated on
that basis. Instead he has been
cuddled and pettei as if he were an
innocent child and now the United
States is reaping the harvest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
PROPERTY OWNERS PROTEST
Commissioners Hear Objections to
New Sewer District

Some of the property owners in
the newly established sewer district
are protesting against the installa-
ton of sewage system on the
grounds of increased taxes and the
hardships they claim it will work
on some of the taxpayers. A petit
ton was presented to the board of
city commissioners and some of the
owners appeared in person. A pre-
liminary estimate has been ordered
drawn up.
A great many of the residents in.
the district want the sewer put in
and the row among the owners
themselves is likely to assume some
proportions. The petition of pro-
test presented this morning had rs
signers. The commissioners took no
action on the question but are ready
to hear all complaints.
]. L. Worley, city clerk, was
ordered to obtain estimates on the,
installation of sewer service for
lot 16, block "a, Kinney & Hodge
addition. The owner has been or
dered to install such service but has.
done nothing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
HI. l.. HUMPHREY is OUT
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

Nomination papers for H. L.
Humphrey for county attorney were
filed today as Republican candidate
at the primaries. Mr. Humphrey is
one of the leading attorneys Of the
county and for 80 years has been
member of the Dickinson county
bar. His long experience and well
known ability make him especially
fitted for county attorney and his
nomination will mean his election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
DAVIES FOR HUGHES

Conner Davies, Concordia Kan
san: Col. Roosevelt's tentative de-
clination of the nomination for
president, rendered to him by the
Progressive party, means that the
fight in the campaign will be be-
tween Hughes and Wilson and fur
Their means that the great majority
Of Progressiyes will vote for Hughes.
To vote otherwise would indicate a
feeling of spite and the single mo-
tive of defeating the Republican or
ganization and party. Progressiyes,
generally, have a higher and more
patriotic motive in casting their
ballots. The claptrap in the papers
about the Democrats going to cap
ture the votes of the Progressives
as whole is dependent on the idea
that they are sore on the Republi-
can convention for refusing to
nominate Roosevelt and will vote
their prejudices to get even. No
thing to 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Manchester Pioneer Dies

Mrs. Elizan Woodcock, the widow
of Seymour Woodcock who died sew
eral months ago, passed away at 5
o'clock Monday afternoon at the
country home five miles northwest
of Manchester. The funeral serv-
ices will be held Thursday afternoon
with burial in keystone cemetery.
Mrs. Woodcock was one of the old
and respected residents and pioneers
in the Manchester vicinity
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

During the nine months ending
March, 1916, we exported $780,
100000 worth OF automobiles and
parts-$1O,OOO,OOO worth month.
All but a small fraction Of this
value were consigned to the warning
powers. Just think of the effect Of
this monthly ten million dollars
sitting through the arteries of our
trade. This is a sample of the war
order prosperity of which the Dem
ocrats make political capital,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

Judiciary-Webb, North Carolina.
Banking and currency-Glass,
Virginia.
Commerce-Adamson, Georgia.
Rivers and harbors-Sparkman,
Florida.
Agriculture-Lever, South Caro-
lima.
Foreign affairs-Flood, Virginia
Military affairs-Hay, Virginia.
Naval affairs-Padgett, Tennes-
see.
Postoffice-Moon, Tennessee.
Rules-Henry, Texas.
Chamb Clark of Missouri is
speaker, Kitchin of North Carolina
leader of the majority. In the presi-
dents cabinet Lansing is from New
York, McAdoo from New York and
Kentucky, Baker from Ohio, Red
field from New York, Lane from
California, Wilson from Pennsyl-
vania, Daniels from South Carolina,
Houston from Missouri, and Burle-
son and Gregory from Texas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

The presence Of the cattle men in
town indicated how large is interest
in a higher quality Of stock in
Dickinson county. The high prices
paid for cattle of all kinds makes
the value OF standardizing the bust
ness of importance. Dickinson led
the state in establishing COW test
ing association and it is preparing
for a higher standard Of stock all
over the county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
REPUBLICANS TO RATIFY

Kansas Republicans are going to
show their strong approval of the
nomination of Charles Evans Hughes
for president. Ratification meetings
are to be held in every county in
the state as an evidence of the gen.
uine enthusiasm among the voters
over the action of the Republican
national convention in Chicago. So
widespread is the demand for some
striking exhibition of Kansas en-
thusiasm that ]. C. Gafford state
chairman, has conceived the idea of
statewide ratification meeting
or rather, a statewide series Of
ratification meetings, all to be held
on the same day.
After consulting with leading Re-
publicans Chairman Gafford has Sc
lected June "a as the date for the
statewide ratification of Hughes
nomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Lawrence Gazette: President WI

Lawrence Gazette: President Will
son broke two pledges of the plat
form upon which he was elected. He
sent to the leaders of his party the
names of the men he demanded
they name as temporary and perma-
nent chairmen of the national con-
vention. He ordered the convention
to nominate Mr.. Marshall for vice
president. He wrote and sent to the
convention the platform Of the par
ty, and ordered that it be passed.
If Victor Murdoch is really looking
for a party that has no bosses in
1t, we respectfully recommend that
he join the Democrats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

The advice of Marco Morrow Sat
urday evening that the farmer and
the business man work together
with the one idea of building up
the county had a high quality of
good sense. This is the Dickinson
county plan and there never was a
time when all were SO heartily and
willingly cooperating for the coun-
tvs good as now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
prs. Rinehart Come Here

DR.. j. w. Rinehart of Topeka has
purchased the medical practice of
DR.. A. S. Gish and will have his Of
fices on West Third where DR..
Gish's are now. Mrs. Rinehart is
also Or" holding a dentists de-
gree and will practice here also.
DR.. Rinehart was formerly coroner
of Shawnee county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our heart
felt thanks to the kind friends who
aided and sympathized with us in
the death of our dear mother, and
especially to the vestry of st. Johns
Episcopal church. -Thos. Brown
and family, w. c. Brown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Brown Funeral Services

The funeral of Mrs. Frances
Brown, held at st, Johns church
this morning at 1920 O'Clock was
largely attended. Burial was made
in the Abilene cemetery. w. c. and
Thomas Brown and their families
accompanied the body here from
Leavenworth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

Speaking of original Hughes men
men Ex-Goy. Stubs has a right to
considerable pride in being for the
nominee early. Months ago he was
strong for Hughes as the logical
candidate of the Republicans and
he will be active in the campaign
for him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
state Senator

The undersigned announces that
he is candidate for State Senator
from the Clay-Diekinson district.
subject to the Republican voters at
the primaries August 1.
W. H. MYERS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
County superintendent

am q candidate for the offtce OF
superintendent of Public instruction
Of Dickinson county, subject TO the
Republican voters at the primaries
august GRAcELEE wooLvERToN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

1 hereby announce that 1 am can
didate for the Republican nomination
for Sheriff OF Dickinson county, sub
40ot to the primaries August !, 1916,
and respectfully solicit the support OF
JOHN N. sEAToN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

! hereby announce myself as a can-
didate for the office OF County Su-
Derintendent Of Public Instruction OF
Dickinson county. subject 10 the Re-
publican primary, August -.
c. U. NICHOLS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

the nomination for the office Of Coun-
~ Superintendent of Public Instruc-
GIon, subject to the wishes Of the
Democratic voters at the August pri-
mary. MARY E WOOLVERTON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
County Clerk

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Republican nomination
Tor County Clerk. subject to the action
OF the primaries. August /.
WILL A. MOORE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

I am a candidate for the office of
Treasurer, subject to the action of the
voters at the Republican primary
nlection. NEWTON COLE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

The undersigned !s h candidate for
Sheriff of Dickinson county, subject to
the decision of the Republican voters
Mt the primaries August l.
G. G. HUFFMAN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

am candidate for Register OF
Deeds, subject to the action of the
Republican primaries, August l.
j. L. WORLEY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Sheriff

/ hereby announce that I am cam
aidate for the Republican nomination
tor Sheriff Of Dickinson county. sub
sect to the primaries August l.
JOHN II. SHERMAN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Auto License Found

On Golden Belt, with tail lamp,
license No. 222s2. owner can get
same at this office. DIV
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Register OF Deeds

I am a candidate for Register Of
Deeds, subject to the action of the
Republican primaries, August /.
FRED MARTS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

1 am a candidate for the nomination
Tor Sheriff of Dickinson county, sub
1ect to the Democratic voters at the
d I BAER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Probate Judge

The undersigned is a candidate for
Probate Judge, subject to the Repub-
ncan voters at the primaries August 1.
j. c. ROVER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

am a candidate for Register OF
Deeds, subject to the Republican vot-
Ors at the primaries August /.
GEO. c. DAHNKE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

am 4 candidate for the office Of
County Clerk, subject to the action OF
&he voters at the Republican primary
nlection. II. w. KING.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

am a candidate for the office OF
County Commissioner from the Sec
Ond district OF Dickinson county, com
prising the townships Of Liberty, Lo-
gan. Center, Newbern and Grant and
the city of Abilene, subject to the de-
cision Of the Republicans at the pri-
mary election.
HARRY C. PREMIER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Commissioner. second District

l am a candidate for County Com
missioner from the Second commits
sioner district, subject to the action
OF the Republican primary August /.
@ w. PETERSON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

The undersigned is a candidate for
County Commissioner OF the Second
district, subject to the action OF the
Republicans of this district at the
primaries to be held August l.
GEORGE A RUSH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

am a candidate for sheriff Of
Dickinson county, subject to the ac-
fion of the Republican voters at the
primaries August /.
d. w. NALL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

am a candidate for Clerk Of the
District Court, subject to the action
of the Republican voters at the pri-
marles August /, 1916.
l. e. JEFFCOAT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Clerk District Court

am a candidate for the office of
Clerk of the District Court of Dick
snson n. sounty, subject to the Repub'i-
e. M. BLACHLY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
Commissioner. Third District

The undersigned is a candidate for
CoHnty Commissioner OF the Third
District, subject to the action OF the
Republicans OF this district at the
primaries TO be held August l, 1915
JOHN BOOK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22
FRED BRowNRIGG.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office OF County Commits
Bioner in the Third district (the town
ships Of Flora, Cheever, sherman, Fra
grant Hill, Willowdale, Lincoln. Buck
eye. Hayes, Noble. Rhinehart) subject
TO the decision OF the Democratic vot-
srs at the August primary.
j. A ENGLER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-22

am a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Commissioner
from the Third commissioner district
subject to the action OF the Republic
can prfuarias
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12
- CHAPTER XXI.
Making Progress.

g III, that must have been Susy
Thomasr Abner said to Abe.
I'M Il remember her. She had a
sad sweet face didn't
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12

other one that won't listen to reason
nuthcr, an that is Mary Trumbley. l
don't know fer sure but l imagine ef
this calamity hadn't fallen them two
would "a hit it off together. La. Abe,
that's pitiful. think sometimes eff
she'd jest jine me an Billy In advisin'
Howard to tell the whole truth that
he might be influenced to own up be-
fore 1t is too late
He'd be fool to do it." Abe NUT
tered.
well, have it yere way" Abner
sighed. after all, Abe. Craig was an
overbearin' man, wasn't he? You done
some work fer i'm now an then an
ort to know as to that remember
SEEM you about his place. Eff he was
as bad as folks say you'd know it.
reckon?"
''He was a devil On human iegs!'
Abe's eyes were faring Indignantly
He deceived several young gals that
knowed. One was fust cousin o
mine, a pore orphan. with nobody te
take her part He got 'er love some
way, an after he'd left 'er high an
dry fer another gal she used to hang
around the woods tryin' to see the
skunk. She broke down an told mt
all about 1t. Oh. Lknowed im!'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12
Continued in neat ueek's Banner
Kelly tha DANDY.

Eccentrics have flourished In every
age, but possibly they We're at their
height In the days of George III. and
the regency, when to be odd was con-
sidered fashionable. Take the case Of
Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Of the (then)
First Foot guards, who was very
vain. emaciated looking dandy, but at
the same time gentleman. "He was
naughty in the extreme and very fond
of dress. His boots were so well var
nished that the polish now in use
could not surpass Kelly's backing In
brilliancy. His pantaloons were made
Of the finest leather, and his coats were
inimitable. In short. his dress was
considered perfect"
Kelly was burned to death while
trying TO- save his favorite boots, and
the story goes that the dandies COM
peted among themselves to secure the
services Of his valet, who knew the Sc
cret OF the backing. Brummel was
one Of the competitors, but the man
told him that the ESQ year he had
been accustomed to receive was not
enough for his talent and that he
should require f200, upon which the
Beau replied, well, If you will make
1t guineas shall be happy to attend
upon you."-Westminster Gazette.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12
Canny Human Skill.

The ocean comes up and smashes
our beaches and our piers; the wind
blows down old houses and walls and
trees; the rain fills up creek beds and
Easements and comes up over the
floors Of stores. with some damage to
silks and sugar. 1t is all very big and
scary and horrendous, but still the
puny human climbs quietly into his
dry street car, the antlike commuter
crawls aboard his chip sized ferryboat,
the steamer swings and dances through
the typhoon. and the cigar box office
building laughs at the racket and the
fuss. There Is skill behind the car.
the boat. the building; canny human
skill that keeps cool and is not to be
biuffed even by the winds and waters
of the earth, and nature may lose its
temper all 1t wants; it loses it quite
fruitlessly.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12
Aiaska's Natural Subm arines.

The channels of the Alaskan water
ways vary as you sail Oh to the north
ward. Now they widen into great
lakes; now they are rivers as narrow
as the Hudson or Rhine. At times you
pass through gorges walled by islands
and the mainland, and at times you are
in fiortls like those formed by the half
sunken Andes along western Patago-
MIA, near the strait Of Magellan. This
part OF our territory IS made up Of the
heads of submerged mountains. and In
places there are great rocks as steep,
as high and as sharp Us the Washing
ton monument. which come within
twenty or thirty feet Of the surface.
These are terrible pinnacle rocks that
rip open the hulls of the steamers.
They are searched for and marked
with buoys by the wire drag Of our
coast and geodetic survey.-Christian
Herald
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-12

read an heard O. big cases, Pole. whar
plumb success, but in all of 'em thar
was outside Happenings, an facts to
pick up an piece together till the man
was tied hand and foot. but in this
case, Pole, the truth lies away down
In the heart of q single human bein'.
In my opinion Abe Is the feller that
done the deed, but 1t is jest my private
opinion, an that amt wuth straw
when 1t comes as an offset to all the
facts agin Howard"
After Abner left him Abe Fulton re-
mained seated on the wash bench. his
head dejectedly lowered. Presently
his wife appeared in the doorway
Supper was ready some time ago"
she announced. "but | didn't want to
call you while Mr.. Daniel was here.
We lain't got nothin' fit to offer i'm,
nor no plates or decent cups and sau-
GERS. wish you'd buy some, Abe. You
have no idea how 'shamed woman
feels In pinch like this.
II overheard part O. what Mr.. Daniel
was sayin' about Howard Tinscy,"
Mrs. Fulton said as she sat down and
filled his plate with the young corn
and cabbage, which was boiled with
pork and gave forth an appetizing
smell. Hes sensible, n sight more SO
than the boys nanny. who still
claims he never done it. You can't
fool a man like Abner Daniel He
knows thar amt no use contendin'
ag'in plain facts, an he knows that tho
shortest way out O the trouble is to
tell the truth. Folks love to see a man
brave enough to tell the truth In sech
a case. an the court would deal lighter
with Howard eff he'd listen to advice
! like Mr.. Daniel could give"
| Nobody knows all about it." Abe
let his full fork rest on his plate. NO
body but-but the one most concerned
| could know 1t all. Im-I'm sorry fer
Howard Tinsley myself, so l am"
| well. he ortn't to be bullheaded an
hold back from sensible advice" the
woman answered.
Mrs. Fulton went to the hearth for
some more food and failed to notice
that her husband was not eating as
freely as usual. He was swallowing
his food in n mechanical way, not pay
ing any attention to her. She came
back, sat down and reached out for his
plate. He extended 1t automatically.
He was very pale, but in the red fire.
light the fact was not observable.
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ought to settle it with any reasonable
thinkin' person. His word ort to be
enough"
His word amt worth bill o beans
In the NATTER .Abner said contemptu-
ously. "In fact, he won't be allowed
to testify He kin make statement,
you know, an the jury kin respect it
or not. as 1T sees fit. But they won't
respect Howard's tale Oh top O all
that has happened. Craig had bad
temper an tried several times to wipe
his feet on the boy. Howard knowed
what bad stripe he was an despised
i'm an said so time after time. All
that will go agin the boy at the trial
sn' he had plenty O time to deliberate
fore actin. reckon Craig was rough
witt, You too, Abe. He was with ev
eryi,ody else he dealt with
Huh! Me? was dirt under his
iofdly feet"
HE was slow pay. too, I've always
heard" Ahner said "The storekeepers