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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
A Notable Scheme.

Two OF Dickinson county's citizens,
G. B. Hoffman, Enterprise, and New
ell Thurstin, Hope, are prominently
engaged in an enterprise which is re-
ceiving considerable attention among
certain class of people throughout the
Nation.
1t is the Sinaloa colonization scheme
by which it is proposed to plant a
model State upon the eastern shore of
the Gulf of California. The plan in
cludes a Utopian government, more or
less tinctured with modern land-reform
doctrines. The State is to own every
thing, control everything, dictate
everything. Marriages are to be the
result of judicial dictates. not of love
or affection. Children are to be raised
at the public expense and in public
kindergartens and schools. The coun-
Gil of State viii pass upon the would-be
immigrant and make him submit to an
examination before entering the colony.
This council decides how much of each
crop shall be sown, what work shall be
done by each colonist. Strict sobriety
and temperance are eDjoined.
The location of the new State, 500
miles south of San Francisco, is said to
be healthy and fertile one and were
it not so far out of civilization, many
discouraged people would no doubt
flock to the society in vain hope of
getting living without working for it.
Hon. c. B. Hoffman will, it is said,
take control of the company and if the
arrangements prove satisfactory move
to Mexico. Large grants have been
promised by the Mexican government
and an effort at inducing emigration
| will be made this winter.
A party will start from Hope, on Of
abont Dec Is. This group IS being or
ganized by G. J. Lamb, of Kirwin; n
Thurstin, of Hope; Geo. L. Page, OF
Salina, and others.
There is probably some money in thu
scheme for the managers, but we shOui(
be sorry to see any Kansan leave on
| glorious State in search of an ign;
fatuus down amid the wilds of Mexico
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Prospecting for Coal.

Messrs. J. c. Zea and NJ. T. Goss,
two of Manchester's prominent citi-
zens, have still an abiding faith that
extensive coal deposits underlie North
Dickinson and have resumed opera
tions in search of it. They have made
arrangements for sinking a shaft for
this purpose about three miles north
west of Manchester and believe that
they have good prospects for success in
discovering the dusky diamonds.
1t is beyond doubt that coal does ex-
list underneath this section of Kansas.
The only question that seems problem
atical is whether the quantity is suffi-
Gent and the depth slight enough to
make mining profitable. We hope
Messrs. Zea and Goss may find a bo-
nAnza.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
A QUEER QUIHTETrE.
Five Southside Jointists Brought to
Account by Marshal Powell-Abl-
lene's Whisky Sellers Being Cleaned
Out Rapidly.

Sos 4sS tg
Another pull of jointists was made
Friday night which relieves Abilene OF
five more dealers in the liquid which
not only cheers but inebriates.
Marshal Powell having got things
dead to rights" as the half-dlme
novel writers put it, made one OF his
round-ups last evening and gathered
under his protecting care five Southslde
whisky-sellers who have been plying
their nefarious trade for some time.
The parties were the notorious Mrs.
Hickman, Mrs. DER, William Berry,
Matthew Thomas and Stone King
Thomas had his trial today and was as
sessed one day in Jail and costs. Mrs
Hickman's trial is set for Tuesday
The remainder of the party are amena-
ble under State statutes rather than
city ordinances and will be tried at the
February term of the district court
Until the meeting of the court they
will play checkers in the Hotel-de
Naill. The evidence against all th'
parties is good and convictions will un
doubtedly result.
We hope Abilene's efficient officers
will not grow weary in well-doing. LIE
every whisky hole in the city be ex
posed, at no matter what cost, AMI
make Abilene the cleanest and purest
as it is the best, city in the Sun1owe
| Ctofo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Among our Abilene frieLds in the
city within the past few days, were the
following:
Squire A. S. Davidson. ex-clerk Dis
trict court.
Geo. Brilliant, member of the city
council.
]. B. Edwards, of the firm of Hodge
81 Edwards.
Rev. w. A. Welsher, D. D., pastor
Baptist church.
3. L. Strother, senior member of the
firm of Strother Bros, publishers of the
Dickinson County News, Abilene.
A. G.. Buchanan, z. M; invested in
tie Rocky Mountain State-and may
move here, if Harrison will consent to
let him out of the post-Office.
The visitors we're all highly pleased
with our great city, and We will not be
} surprised if some of them settle here in
the near future.
The brethren can always count upon
a hearty welcome at these headquarters
when they visit the Queen City
-TDenver Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
THE GAS WELL.
Operations to Be Commenced in Uni
versity Heights Machinery
Already on the Ground.

versity Heights-The Machinery
Already on the Ground.
The Abilene Natural Gas company
in which the city owns majority of
the stock, is still determined to thor
oughly investigate the interior of the
earth. The derrick and drilling ma
chinery under the charge of Messrs.
Ryno s. Davidson have been removed
to University Heights, at the west end
Grand avenue and have been put in
shape for drilling for gas, oil, salt OF
whatever may be found. The drill will
start on its downward journey tOmor-
row and we expect to have some inter
esting news of its discoveries to reflect
in few days.
So long as the city has begun in this
matter it is matter of congratulatioI
that it is determined to push it through
to the end, that we may be satisfied
what there is beneath us. There is NJ
reason why Abilene cannot share il
the prosperityiwhich is sending Hutch
inson, Paola and other Kansas cite.
to the front.
The company still owns the 800-foo
hole in the Chicago addition south o
the city. 1t has not yet determined
what it will do with it but the manage
of the enterprise informed us. thi
morning that it would probably be Gu
up into three-foot lengths and sold t
the farmers for post-holes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
WOODBINE, Dec. 9Th.

Mr.. J. Reed. of Herington. spent a
short time in our city Monday.
Mr.. S. White, who has been confined
to his bed with broken leg, is slowly
improving.
Died-At the home on Cary creek.
the youngest child of Olander Price.
The afflicted family have our heart
felt sympathy in this their hour of
affection.
Liberty township will have new
postofiice. 1t will be located five miles
northwest of Woodbine on the Rock
Island r. Il. The postal authorities
have already erected crane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gillett left last week
over the Rock Island for a pleasure
trip through Colorado. They will
probably be gone month.
Mr. Smith. formerly of Peck, Kas.,
our new station agent, is well liked by
our business men. He has moved to
the upper part of town on West Sixth
street.
The community regrets the departure
of Frank johnson, who so ably filled
the position of station agent in this
city. Our best wishes for his welfare
follow him to his new quarters at Cald-
well. i.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Salt Indications.

We understand that the Solomon
Solar Salt Works Company will at an
early day arrange for putting down a
cribbed shaft to the depth of thou
sand feet, or until rock salt is reached.
There is no doubt but unlimited guam
titles of salt are to be found embedded
in the earth in this vicinity. Salt
water can now be obtained at from 50
to 100 feet depth, which has a density
of 500 to 40o of salt. 1t is to the in
terest of our citizens that this industry
should be developed at once, and should
be encouraged substantially if neces-
sary, for it is no visionary scheme.
ISolomon Sentinel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Resolutions of Sympathy.

The following resolutions were
adopted by the members of the LII.
at special meeting:
WHEREAS. II has pleased our Heav-
enly Father TO remove from our midst
our beloved friend. Mrs. Frank Bearce.
therefore be it
Resolved. That the Ladies Literary
League of Abilene has lost one OF Its
brightest and most intelligent workers
and one ever active i'll advancing the
interests of mental culture.
Resolved, Tha: we hereby express
our sincere sorrow at this loss and
tender to her bereaved husband and
other relatives our heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
buttons be sent to the bereaved family,
published in the city papers and placed
upon the records of the society.
Mrs. w. S. HODGE, President.
MRS. G.. w. WoRTHINGTON
Mrs. A. w. HARGREAvEs Com.
MRS. J. G. LYETH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
The Union Sunday school is making

The Union Sunday school is making
arrangements to have a Christmas
tree.
Woodbine is fast becoming an i'm
portant shipping point for live stock.
A large number of cattle and hogs ale
shipped from here each week.
The German church at Lyona Will
give a Christmas entertainment which
promises to be an enjoyable affair.
The Union Grain Co. has completed
large elevator and Is ready for busl-
ness. The elevator will greatly tac'll-
tate the handling If grain and Will
end to bring large trade to our town.
Rev. Estep, assisted by Rev. Belts.
of Hope. closed series of meetings
Sunday evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Chapman has had its fun out of cleo
ton bets. DR.. Gum and John Gun
ningham made a bet, the terms of
which were that the other fellow should
"duck" the loser in the railroad tank
and hold him under water five seconds.
DR.. Gum was defeated but not relish
ing an out-of-door bath at this time of
year, compromised by setting up the
cigars all around. A much more SEN
sible proceeding.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

The Knights of Pythias have ap-
pointed committees, etc. for the grand
ball to be given in the opera house New
Years night. A large number OF
invitations will be issued to the society
people of this and neighboring cities
and every effort will be exerted to
make it the society event of the season,
Among the features of the evening
talked of are a public installation of
officers and a Uniformed Rank drill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Seed Burning.

On Saturday, the 18th instant, Hodge
Bros. propose to have their annual seed
burning. All the old Landreth seeds
that have not been sold will be publicly
consumed by fire, thus disposing of
any possibility that their customers
will receive anything but fresh seeds
during the coming season. Everybody
is invited to witness this destruction of
seeds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

The Clay Center Times has started
the publication of the names of those
who quit taking the paper and do not
pay up their just dues. We fear, how
ever. that even this heroic treatment
will not influence the dead-beats who
try to cheat the printer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

An exchange says that if fifteen
cents worth of salt is made into a
strong brine and poured over ton of
soft coal, it will prevent accumulation
of SCOT in ch1mneys and stove pipes.
The experiment don't cost much and is
probably worth trying.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Cupid's Coils.

Judge Seeds was again called upon
to unite in the holy bonds of matrimony
another happy couple: John Driscoll
and Georgia Disney, both of Carlton.
1t is needless to say that be did it in
the latest and most improved style.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
d1 w16-4 A. J

Attention, Farmers and Gardeners:
This is the season of the year when
farmers begin toreceive seed catalogues
from Eastern seed houses and we take
this method of explaining that it is en-
tirely unnecessary to send your orders
away. We will furnish you with fresh
Landreth's seeds at lower prices than
you will have to pay by sending your
orders direct to any Eastern seed house.
We solicit your orders. Send for our
catalogue. Yours Resp'y,
I5-2t HODGE Bros.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
A Word TO Coal Users.

1t will cost you nothing to get my
prices. You will find that for cash in
hand can equal any yard in town.
See me at the Rock Island elevator; it
VIII pay you. IA, S-tfl E.T. ELLISON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

The Brady block was sold this after
noon for s3l 900 to E. W. Wellington,
of Ellsworth, and NJ. Hathaway, OF
New York. Col. Brady is in luck, sure
enough.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
100000 TO LOAN.

We have $1,000 to loan on farm
and city property at the lowest rates.
Loans closed promptly. No delay.
ABILENE. INVESTMENT Co.,
Rear room First Nat Bank
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Perry Friz, clerk in the Abilene Ma
tional Bank, has been quite i'll with
intermittent fever for some time, but
IA thought to be somewhat better.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Thomas Kirby has erected another
handsome residence on his block on
East Third street. Abilere's prosper
ity knows no such thing as halt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
For Sale o. Trade.

The Cottage house in Solomon City.
Its location is unsurpassed, is welland
favorably known to The travelling pub
lie with good trade built up Would
trade for farm or property in good
live town. ]. NJ. PREsHAw,
off Solomon City, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Dissolution Notice.

Abilene, Kas., Dec. 6, 1883.
The partnership heretofore existing
between W. H. II. Bonebrake and A.
w. Rice, under the firm name of Bone
brake s. Rice, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All debts. notes and
accounts due the firm go to A. W. Rice.
He also pays all debts of the firm.
W. Ell. II. BONEBRAKE.
dI wI6-4 A. W. RICE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
eheial Paper Of County and City.

The REFLEcToR's job Office is one
of the most complete in the State and
for fine work in this line it cannot be
surpassed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Although the November rainfall was
far above the average, the streams re-
main low and the ground is very dry.
Wa need rain or snow and lots OF it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
North Dickinson Institute.

The North Dickinson Institute will
hold its December meeting at the
Pleasant Valley school house on De-
cem0er 22d, 1888.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-18
RILLS-WkIGHT.
A QGist Wedding at the Episcopal Resi-
dence Yesterday.

A QGiet Wedding at the Episcopal Resi-
dence Yesterday.
The Episcopal residence of RI. Rev.
Bishop Kahn was yesterday afternoon the
scene Of a most charming little wedding.
The many immediate friends Of Mr.. Hen
~ G. Bills and Miss Mary G. Wright gath
cred there to witness the e~spousals Of this
young couple, and to tender 10 them Sin
cere wishes for many long happy yesrs Of
welded life. The ceremony was per-
formed after the beautiful rite Of the Cath
Ole Church by the Bishop, assisted by the
Rev. Father McElligott. The attendants
were Mr.. W. B. Smith, of Pittsburg, and
the brides sister, Miss Kate Wright, and
Mesrs. VIM. F. Wier and John J.
Carroll acted as ushers. Before
the ceremony the Bishop addressed
to the young couple, in his own happy
fashion, some well-chosen and impressive
words on the sacred and responsible char
acter ofthe new duties upon which they
were entering, and voiced the thoughts Of
all present when he wished the bridal pair
all true happiness in their new life.
The happy couple fingered to receive
the congratulations of their friends, and
left at $40 on the B. & o. express, for Q
bridal tour in the West, bearing with them
the hearty good wishes of all their &C
quaintsnces.
The groom is a member of the efficient
corps of operators at the Western Union
Telegraph office, while his bride is q
charming young lady, and q favorite in 9
large social circle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-18

Opened by Frank Daniels Last Night.
A Delighted Audience.
Frank Daniels, the Opera House man
agement, and the people of Wheeling,
who crowded that place of amusement
last evening, are to be alike congratulated
upon the successful inauguration Of the
amusement season OF 168S-'S9.
The attendance WAS large, the audience
being one of the best to be gotten together
in this city, and for two hours next ensu-
ing after eight o'clock, the building rang
with the laughter of the happy admirers
of Frank Daniels and his new play.
Little Pack" is radically different from
"Old Sport" and ID well adapted to Dan
iels' undoubted talent AZ q comedian. 1t
interests the audience at the very start,
and through each of the three acts the fun
continues uninterrupted. 1t is clear,
bright, and fresh from beginning to end, a
continuous procession of pleasant surprises
and ludicrous situations, with here a song,
Anu tuST6 q UduCt-tuc IluoiC ali DclDk
new and meloiious. The company is p
splendid one throughout, and the play will
be a great ~favorite with the public of
Wheeling, as it is wherever il has been
given.
Last week Mr.. Daniels played to the
largest and most fashionable audience ever
inside the four walls of the handsome BIZ
iou Theatre a. Plttsburg. His enormous
business since the opening Of the season
reached in some way the ears of Pitts
burgers, and long before the arrival Of the
company in that town the advance sale Of
seats had touched high figures, 80 eager
were people to see aud hear the funny
comedy so ably presented by him and his
excellent company. Crowded houses were
accorded him all the week, increasing each
evening 80 much that by Saturday hun
dreds were turned away unable to gain
aver standing room in the already crowd
ed house.
Six days were not sufficient time, nor
the Bijou large enough, to accommodate
all tie lovers of fine and funny comedy.
Everybody should 20 to the Opera
House tonight, and see the best real fun
ny play on the stage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-18

The Bible Association should furnish q
Bible to the steamer Bellsire, a. one of It's
officers was circulating around in the in
clement weather Saturday evening TO
obtain n for perusal on Sunday.
Tho Executive Committee for st. Johns
Bazaar and Festival are periecting pre-.
liminsry arrangements for il. The date
Of commencement ia set for December Z.
Mr.. Henry Bursee has accepted the posi-.
ton of Master Mechanic at the Wheeling
Company's plant.
A ball was given last evening In Brice-
lands Hall for the benefit of the Clipper
base ball club.
Mrs. w. Blackburn nee Miss Luella Full.
ton, has returned from Nebraska on o visit
The puddlers and helpers In the forge
department are effecting anlorganization.
Hon. Wood Daley will have q large
turn ont of the voters of this district.
Our Cleveland and Thurman Club will
90 to Wheeling Saturday evening.
Mrs. NJ. Flanagan. q popular Pittsb1rg
lady, is visiting friends here.
Miss Maggie Barritt is i'll.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-18
HIGHWAY.

Doings Of Sos and Bostmen Along the
Ohio.
The river marks on the landing last
evening indicated feet 2 inches and fall
ing.
The Elaine passed down at moo
The Andes arrived yesterday afternoon
from Cincinnati, and will leave for that
port this afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
The Fashion is due up and the Stock.
dale down, early this morning.
The coal shipments out Of the Kanawha
on the the last rise will reach almost, Is not
altogether, 4,000,0 600 bushels.
The marks from above, yesterday, were:
Brownsville, S feet IL inches and rising;
weather cloudy. Morgsntown, 8 feet and
rising; cloudy. LockNo. 4, z feet 0 inches
and rising; foggy. Rice's Landing, 6 feet
8 inches and rising; cloudy. OIL City, 4
inches and stationery; cloudy. Parker,
1 inch and rising; clear and pleasant.
Greensboro, IL feet and rising slowly.
Louisville, 8feet IL inches; falls 6 iset 8
inches and falling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-09-18
A NERYY THIEF.
HB GRABS SIX fIcKRRs, AND THE OWNER
GRABS HIN.
he Pleads Guilty Babrs Justice Davis and i
Committed for tho Next Grand Jury, in Default
Of $1,000 Bail.

A few moments before twelve o'clock
yesterday, George Thomas, 9 colored man
about twenty-five or three years Of age,
and two companions were passing the jsw-
elry store of A. F. Stauver, On South Mar
ket street, and glancing in, saw there was
NO one in the front room One of Thomas
companions said !: There's your chance"
or something to the same effect, and look.
ing cautiously around, and seeing NO one
calculated to interfere with their move
ments, Thomas quietly entered the store
room, and passing behind the counter,
opened q show case containing q number
of watches, and other jewelry. He quick
ly transferred five watches and one gold
watch case to his pockets, and then started
TO sneak ont. Bot here is where he came
to grief.
In the room Immediately in the rear Of
the store, Mr.. Stauver has . mirror o sd-
justed as to enable him to obtain Q view Of
the front room, and observe the move.
ments Of any one entering the front door.
CHANGING to glance into this mirror, Mr..
Stauver saw the form of Thomas slipping
along the floor in the direction of the door,
and realizing he bad q robber in view he
darted through the door and nailed Thorn
as. The latter's companion skipped out
instead of coming to the aid of the thief,
and Mr.. Stauver succeeded in holding his
man until the arrival of the police, who
had been at once sent for. Officer Grubler
took charge Of the prisoner, and with the
aid of Officer Carney locked him up at
headquarters.
At two o'clock the prisoner was takon
before Justice Davis, upon . warrant
charging him with the larceny of five
watches of the respective value of SIS. SO,
$45, SIS, and SIS, and one case of the
value Of $25, the aggregate being $245
Asked as to whether he was guilty or not
guilty, Thomas responded, guilty, cir"
and was remsnded to Jail in default Of
81, 900 for the next grand jury.
He was taken to Browns and photo
graphed, thence to McClusky's, where he
was weighed, and was then consigned to q
cell in the stone building on Eoff street.
Thomas said he was q native Of Balti-
more, and had people living there, but the
officers think he belongs in Pittsburg, and
makes a business of working the country
fairs, in the company of q number of other
sharpers. He took his arrest very coolly,
and altogether as o matter of course.