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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
Opposite Depot.
| PHILIP KROHN, D. D.,
The Great Prohibition Agitat0r,
Prohibited From Carrying Out
His LustfuI Designs.
The Sworn Statement of Miller
and Martin.
Dr.. Krohn UndresSed and in
Bed With the Girl.
He Voluntarily Signs a Crimi-
mating Statement
With the Exclamation That 1T
Is Too True p
With the Exclamation That 1T
Is Too True !"

Over one month ago Philip Krohn
became acquainted with young lady
| Of this town and commenced soon after
to write her notes requesting her to
meet him, and one evening in particu-
lar he urged her to meet him at the
school house at half past seven O'Clock.
! She met him that evening, and he was
there with a horse and carriage and
| used all of his smooth and oily villainy
trying to persuade her to get in the car
riage. She refused; he still persisted In
his unhOly designs, but to no purpose.
He kept on urging his case, and finally,
to get rid of him and expose this hypO-
critical minister and husband of a good
and virtHous woman, the young lady
wrote him letter saying she was going
to junction City and in the letter told
him he could meet her at the Bartell
house; he must suit himseJ" about
going, she left 1t oil 1cith him. He i'm
mediately answered and told her to reg
lister as MARY Jones, Of Salina, Kas.n
Saturday night last the young lady and
the licentiGus KrOhn went to Junction
City, and stopped at the Bartell house.
She was assigned to room No II, where
Philip KrOhn was found about one
hour after their arrival, in her bed and
diSrObed. He was discovered in that
position by Sheriff Miller, a. Ii. Martin,
and Ed Baker. The last named gentle |
man was the one the young lady showed |
Krohn's notes to. When they entered |
the room Krohn hastily drew the |
cover over his eyes. After being fully |
discovered he told them he would do |
anything or give them any sum if they |
would only keep quiet. He was told |
they did not want his money, as they |
were not there for that purpose, but to
let the people know what he was. He
returned to Abilene, and hung his head
in shame. But the Evil one, who has
him in matters of this kind
before, assisted by INSCRIPTIONS de-
signing politicians, who expected politi-
cal favor of him, advised him to put on
a bold front and ride it down and for
him to do so they are attempting to use
the Methodist church, the Prohibition
element and Republican party as tools
to help shield him from his infamy. and
cry conspiracy. DR.. Krohn's crime was
a conspiracy against the church which
has sheltered him within its folds:
against the doctrines Of God and Christ
who he claimed to represent; against a
good and virtuOus wife; against good
morals and society. There are people
in our midst who say he did wrong
but themanner of exposing him was bad.
What would you have done; gone to
him and told him to stop and had the
pleasure of being denounced as black
mailer? 1t was the only way the sleeps
could be plucked from the
wolf and the lecherous minister and
editor exposed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
Card of Thanks.

Many of our personal friends and members Of
the Reformed Church surprised us on last SatuT-
day evening the twenty-fOurth anniversary Of
our marriage, by entering our home about
O'Clock p. m. and taking entire possession. After
we were recOnciled TO the invasion Of our dom
Gle, Mr.. Cranston, in a neat address spoke OF
the anniversary of our marriage and presented
US with a handsome parlOr lamp TO light our
pathway of declining years. We responded as
best we could under such circumstances and ac-
corded the visitors full privilege of the parsOn-
age. The social enjoyment OF the evening was
par excellence, as pictured upon the faces OF all
who were present. Mrs. Fuller with members
OF her class added greatly to the company. Re
freshuentS were served at a reasonable hour, to
which all endeayored to do justice; and pronounc-
ed the efforts Of the committee complete sue
cess AT eleven O'Clock our guests departed, af-
ter which we found several handsome gifts left
in our possession in a quiet way. We are very
grateful TO our friends for their friendly call It
has served well to encourage US in our work in
the gospel ministry. We are grateful for the
social element emodied in christian life and char
acter as examplifed by our visitors.
7. F. STACFFER.
81. STAUFFER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
Publication Notice,

Before John P. Quinn Justice OF the Peace of
the city OF Abilene, Dickinson county, Kansas,
TT. Wilson Plaintiff, VS.. George A Roller
Defendant.
To George A. Roller, you are hereby notified
that you have been sued by T. j. Wilson by his
bill of particulars filed before John P. Quinn,
Justice OF the Peace, of the city OF Abilene, Dick
February. A. d. 1856 Wherein he claims judg-
ment against you in the sum Of S37 90 and COSTS
OF his action On two promisery notes, and that
an order OF punishment was issued TO " Blevins
ON the Sth day Of February, A. d. 1856, and you
must appear before said justice TO answer said
bill OF particulars on or before the 18th day OF
April, A. ID. 1886, at 9 O'Clock a. N, on said day,
or the same viii be taken as true and Judgment
rendered against you in favor OF said T. ]. WI
son for said sum Of 80 and for his costs,
W. p. SEEDS.
Attorney for Plaintiff,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

BY request of several OverseerS of
public highways We publish the follow
ing section of the Kansas road law: 1T
shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons to hereafter pillow up the public
highway for the purpose of securing
plows, or for any other purpose, except
it be under the direction of the oversee
er of public highways; and any person
or persons violating the provisions Of
this section shall be guilty of misde-
meanor, and upon conviction before
any court having competent jurisdiction
shall be fined for each and every offense
under this act, in a sum not exceeding
ten dollars nor more than three dollars,
for each and every suit
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

The electric light last Friday evening
was somewhat on the failure order as
it was dull and smoky like, and
caused many to say: Il told you so"
and "Just as 1 expected" Do not
judge hastily gentlemen; wait, for the
managers have not had time yet to
show it up in its perfect workings and
brilliancy. If it is a success and our
councilmen can make a liberal contract
with the company, the REFLECTOR
says, amen with the belief that our
Citizens will be satisfied and delighted
with the achievement. But our Mayor
and councilmen should be thoroughly
convinced of its success and the
desire of their constituents to have a
tax placed upon them for the light be-
fore entering into any contract.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

L. II. Faulkner s. Co., proprietor Of
the popular clothing house in this city,
have a fine line of nObby suits i'll fancy
goods, worsteds, caSsimeres and plaids
cuts and patterns, which they are sell
ing at very low figures. They have also
just received a very large line of spring
furnishing goods, boots and shoes, sc.
Read further particulars in their large
ad. and give them a call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
TITS true, It's pity
And pity tits, It's true.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hodge, gave a
very elegant party to large number Of
friends on Friday evening last, at their
home on Buckeye and Sixth. The
guests were delightfully."- entertained and
in their adieus, said at a late hour, eX-
pressed themselves as having enjoyed
the most pleasant eveningOf the season.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

A. E. Bishop & Co.'S. popular low
priced millinery house has received a
large invoice of Spring Millinery, con-
sisting of many rare novelties. Miss
Patton, the leading and most stylish
trimmer in Kansas, has also returned
from the wholesale pattern rooms,
where shejhas made herself acquainted
with the latest Partisan patterns. She
will be pleased to meet all the ladies
and have them examine the many new
novelties at \. E. Bishop & Co.'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
Railroad prospects are frightening.

Railroad prospects are frightening.
A party Of engineers and surveyors
reached this place last Saturday night,
having laid out a route from Marion to
this city. This is the work of the
Santa Fe company and looks asthough
Abilene is to become a railroad center.
Let the railroads come; they will bring
people. and the people will make
necessary the establishment of
manufactures, and manufactures will
cause our farmers to get the top of the
market for all they raise. We are
booming. Hurrah!
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

The electric light has not been fully
tested yet, and our COuncilmen should
watch its workings closely and be fully
convinced of its success before entering
into any contract. Gentlemen, look to
the best interest of the city first, last
and all the time before that of any in
dividual or corporation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Rev. I. f. Stauffer's home was made
pleasant last Saturday evening by the
gathering Of large number of friends
in honor Of the 24th marriage anniver-
sary of Rev. and Mrs. Stauffer. Some
valuable gifts were presented to the
couple.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

A. w. HargreaveS has the finest stock
and best arranged tailoring establish
ment between Kansas City and Denver.
Over three hundred patterns to select
from. Give A. w. call and see how
nicely quickly and satisfactorily he can
fit you up.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

EDITORS REFLECrOH.-We have
another Illustration that Evil COM
municatiOns corrupt good manners
and when a man starts down hill
everything is creased for the occasion. -
A few weeks ago DR.. Krohn stood at
the top of the ladder. In an evil hour
he associated himself with the Rohrer
gang and now how low is the mighty
fallen? TEMPERANCE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Do not let politics enter into the cleo
ton next Tuesday, but rather vote for
the men whom you think will admins
ter the affairs of the city economically
and Justly.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

The River Brethren have organized
Bible School in their church on Buck
eye, to meet every Sabbath at O'Clock
u. m. All are invited to attend.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Our Board of Trade should lend all
its aid and encouragement possible to
get manufactures established in this
city. Gentlemen, let no stone be I'M
turned in this matter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

LOST-Two orders of $40. each.
dated March Goth, and issued by school
Dist. No. SO, payable to the under
signed. All person are hereby warned
not to purchase said orders.
B. F. SMITH.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Mr.. George CrOll entertained the Mi
kadO club at progressive euchre on
Monday evening at his rooms on West
Third street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

G. w. Barcus' sale takes place on the
Sd instant, instead of the 18th as adver-
tised last week. For particulars, see
advertisement in another column.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Remember G.. w. Barcus' sale on
Saturday the Sd inst. Read ad. in an
other column.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

DR.. Ross will continue to Office in
same room on Broadway over Palace
drug store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Mrs. Z. e. Putnam and niece, Miss
Jackson, left Monday for New York,
where they will visit several weeks.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Krohn went to bed Saturday night
without praying.
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Sworn Statement of Miller and Marti

STATE OF KANSAS, !
Dickinson County, D:
We, the undersigned, ]. ]. Miller
and A. Fl. Martin, each being first duly
sworn on our Oaths, state that between
the hours of u and O'Clock, am, of
the 18th day of March, 1886, we found
In room No. IL. Bartell House, juno
ton City, Kansas, the Rev. DR.. Philip
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
MOllOV-KrOhn.

The devil was sick, the devil a monk would be
The devil was well, the devil a monk was he.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
j. ]. MILLER.
y. II. MARTIN.

Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3lSt day Of March, 1886.
c. S. CRAWFORD.
Notary Public.
Commission expires Dec 80, 1889.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

Krohn in bed with no clothing on eX
eept his shirt and undershirt, and in the
same room, at the same time, there
was woman partially undressed and
with the lamp turned low. We asked
DR.. Krohn what he was doing there.
He said, my ruin is complete; what
ever can do to protect this girl and
my wife | am willing to do. For Gods
sake let me save this girl and my
wife" We told him to get up and
dress, which he did. Now, gentlemen, :"
said he, whatever | can do 1 am will
ling to do. My ruin is complete. Y0u
can use me as you like. 1 am your
slave from this on. 1 will do your bid
ding. l only have little money with
me tonight and you can have it all but
$500" We told him it was not money
we were after, it was him, to put his
money up, which he did. He saws.
What is tyou want?" We answered.
I'VE want a statement from you ac-
knowledging that you were here of your
own free Will" He said he was willing
to sign any statement We might write.
A statement was prepared which was
handed him to read, which he did, and
then signed it voluntarily. After he
had signed the statement he was told
that if the statement was not true he
could have the paper. He said. God
knows it's too true"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

City election next Tuesday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Have your prescriptions compounded
at John NJ. Gleissner's Drug Store, east
side of Broadway, cor. Sd street. 39-ly
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-01

worth Of new factories the country and
the We styl
will satisfaction
repec We description and the secret
orr great success that cannot recommend Amon
the MANY great bargains tina are offering quote
Ladies Kid Shoes worked holes, at Sl"O
Ladies FneC Kid Button Shoes at
adiesF nd Turned Button Shoes at oco
Mems ewed Button Shoes SSSo
MensF Fine Button Shoes
MensEI dSewed Calf Shoes balmora, S@o
Mems Good Plow Shoes,
POw Shoes, l"o
Chldrens endless all styles
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-03
CONTRACT WORK.
Maria Avenue Sewer System.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL. Num-, March =, 1886.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
CITY OF ST. PAUL. MIMI, March =, 1886.
Sealed bids viii be received by the Board OF
Public Works in and for the corporation OF
the City of st. Paul, Minnesota. at their Office
in said city, until u m. on the l5th day of
March. A. ID. 1856, Tor the construction Of a
sewer on Bates Avenue, from Seventh street
10 Plum street; on Fifth street, firm Hoffman
Avenue TO Maple street; on Fourth street,
from Maria Avenue 10 Maple street; on Third
street, from Maria Avenue TO Maple street;
on Ravine street, from Maria Avenue 10 Ma
pie street; on Hudson Avenue, from Maria
Avenue 20 Maple street; on Plum street, IRON
Maria Avenue TO Maple strees; on Cherry
street, from Hoffman Avenue To Maria Ave
nue.; on Lizzie street, from the Mississippi
river TO Etna street; thence in dir, ct line
from the intersection of Lizzie and Etna
streets to the center of Mclean street and
Maria Avenue; thence on Maria Avenue,
from Mclean street TO Seventh street, in
said city, together with the necessary catch
basins and manholes. according TO plans and
specifications on tle In the Office of said
Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties In a
sum Of at least twenty (20) per cent. of the
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right 10 reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Oficial:
r. L. GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Works.
62-.2
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-03
Chicago. FreepOrt a. ST. Paul.

The latest rumOr concerning the proposed
Chicago. Freeport g. st. Paul railway is to
the effect that movement has been started
to induce che company to build road from
Freeport, ILL.,, via Byron, in Ogle county,
TO Seneca, in La Sale county, instead of
building its own line into Chicago. The
significant point in the rumor is that SEN
eca is the northern terminus Of the big
Four" which is controlled by the Chesa-
peake d. Ohio, or Huntington interest, and
that Huntington intends to reach St. Paul
by the FreepOrt line. and thus avoid the
Chicago pooling of the enormous east
bound business he would get at st. Paul
and Minneapolis and local points on the
line. The Freeport by building its line to
Byron, en- route to Seneca, would have
three trunk lines as competitors for it's
business destined to ChicagO-the Iltinoi S
Central, Burlington and Chicago 81 North
western from FTeeport and the Milwaukee
" ST. Paul from Byron-and would in that
event have no need to build its own line
into Chicago. On the other hand it is as
serted that the Grand Trunk people are
determined to come to st. Paul IN order to
protect their present property and at the
same time get share of the traffic of the
great Northwest to go over their road to
Montreal, using the Freeport line. 1t
would look as if the Freeport line would
certainly be built and in that event will
naturally become the property Of some one
OF the trunk lines.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-03
A CHICAGO TEMPEST
Created by Sam Jones on the subject
OF Prayer.

OF Prayer.
CHICAGO. March An his sermon at
the First Baptist churSh yesterday, the Rev.
Sam Jones said:
What privilege it is to pray. Now.
want all those who got down on their knees
and prayed before they came TO this meeting
to rise in their seats.
About twenty persons arose in the audi
torium. The evangelist leaned against the
pulpit and seemed TO gasp for breath.
"You may be seated now" he said. ''Why,
brethren, could find more prayerful Chris
tians in Hong Kong, China, than there are in
this meeting to-day. If you can't pray,
want you TO take your carcasses out of here
don't want you TO come here if you can't
pray"
An aged man sitting in one of the front
pews leaped to his feet, and in faltering
voice, said:
Mr.. Jones, don't think it is necessary for
a person to get down on their knees to pray.
L consider myself good Christian, and do
not like TO her such talk.
II was about TO say the same thing" ex-
claimed DR.. Scudder of Plymouth church
II prayed while on nv way to church God
does not demand that man shall get down
on his knees before his prayers are heard"
Amy more exculpatory remarks?' drawled
the evangelist
DR.. Scudder-They are not exculpatory re-
marks.
A man with an ear trumpet arose and
punctuated his remarks with vigorous
pounding on the rostrum.
'Mr. JONES'" he began. 81 did not have
time TO get down on my knees to pray for
this mec ting. 1 have spent nearly the entire
day reading the Bible to a gambler and a
drunkard, and l think am entitled to respect
here"
Other men and several women began to
stand up in various sections of the church,
but few explanatory remarks served TO
still the tempest and the revivalist was per-
United to finish his sermon without further
interruption. In conclusion he said:
Let us take the lesson in the text TO our
homes and get some good out of it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-03
Il Torpedo Signal.

At IL o'clock to-day test will be made
by the Manitoba of torpedo signal near
its shops The device is very complete
one, and has been in use by Eastern roads
Tor some time, being very essential in cases
of fog. The instrument is connected with
the cimmafore and has several torpedoes in
a small cylinder. one of which is placed in
position for car wheel to run over it by
action of the cimmafore when the danger
singnal is turned. In cases of a dense fog
and the engineer can not discern the danger
signal, should it be turned, the torpedo will
explode and notify the engineer of what
the cimmafore fails TODD. The continuance
is very neat one, and its use will likely be
adopted by several of the st. Paul lines
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-03
WIFE Make IA New Contract.

Speciai to the Globe.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 2.-The re-
quest of the Wisconsin Central road, made
TO the st. Paul some months ago, for ter
minal facilities for its st. Paul and Chicago
business appears to be in fair way of a
satisfactory settlement. The question of
adjudicating the various interests involved
has been transferred to Assistant General
Manager Tucker of the st. Paul and Gen
ernl Manager Finney of the Central.
These gentlemen have had one or
two meetings, but as yet nothing
definite had been determined on. The Cen
tral has now contract covering all bust
ness of the line previous TO the extension to
st. Paul and Chicago. ltwas the endeavor
to make this include st. Paul business
which caused the trouble year ago. The
st. Paul is ready to make new contract TO
cover all business. The question now
under discussion is that of compensation.
Should this be satisfactorily settled the
Wisconsin Central trains will run into the
new depot on the West side Oh its compile
ton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-03
WILL TERMINATE CONTRACTS.
An Important Circular From the
Union TeIeph one Company.


Union Telephone Company.
CHICAGO, March 2.-The Central Union
Telephone company to-day issued the fol-
lowing:
To Our Patrons and the Public: This COM
pany announces with regret that in view of
the recent decision of the supreme court of
Indiana sustaining the validity OF the law
regulating telephone rentals and toll line
charges, il has voted TO decline all new BUSH
ness in the large cities where il is impossible
10 furnish service under the law without
loss, TO forthwith give notice of the termi-
nation at the earliest possible date of the
contracts of all subscribers in such places, TO
make the continuance of exchange business
in smaller places dependent upon the posi-
bility of continuing under the
law without loss, and TO appeal
to the supreme court of the
United States. This conclusion has been
reached after careful and thorough revision
of the estimates which were submitted TO the
the state, and upon which the oaths of its
officers in pending litigation were based,
showing that the company could not profitably
carry on its business under the present law
Much time has been spent in an effort TO
devise some plan by which ell of its eX-
changes and toll lines could be continued,
but 10 no purpose. In conclusion, the COM
pany desires to express 10 all of its sub
scribers its thanks for their patronage and
especially to the majority, who have seen, in
common with its officers, the ineXpediency
and injustice of the law.