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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
Fraternal Aid ORGANIZATION.

Local Council, No. 10, of the Frater-
nal Aid association met in regular Ses-
sion at Odd Fellows hall last evening
with full attendance. The follow
ing officers were elected: Pres
ident, NJ. 2. Sheartr; vice president,
Simon Rothschild; secretary, T. F.
Smith; treasurer, David MattesoD;
medical examiner, DR.. S. Steelsmith;
past president, VIM. NJ. Campbell; SER
geant-at-arms, Geo. DeBeaumont;
asst sergeant-at-arms, 1. F. Romlier-
yer; Sentinel. VIM. Long: Chaplain,
G. NJ. Simmons; trustees, Edmund
Keller, VIM. Murphy, A. L. Russell.
Several applications for membership
were read and referred: A commune
cation from Anthems Council, No. 8, of
Lawrence, was read stating that 10S
applications for membership we're read
and referred at its last meeting. The
future of the organization in the state
seems most promising. The Frater-
nal Aid is the successor to the Knights
of Aurora.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
Declared Insane.

In the probate court today was held
the examination of Jacob Long, of
Cheever, before jury to determine as
to his sanity. The evidence substan-
tiated the news given in Saturday.
REFIECTOR-that he became violent
Saturday morning and abused his wife
severely. The lady was able to be
present and testified that he strnck her
and pounded her head against a wall.
1t was also shown that he was very
violent on the way from his home to
this city. The jury without hesitation
pronounced him a fit subject for the
asylum and he will be taken there at
once. While he is not always unman-
ageable this was deemed the safest
course in view of the helplessness of
his family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Consideration of Financial Measure Il
Republican Senators.

Consideration of a Financial Measure by
Republican Senators.
WASHINGTON, Dec 16,-The commit
tee of Republican Senators reported by
the caucus to prepare financial meas
ure was in session nearly all of yester-
day. Secre tary Window, after a consul
tation with the President, met with
them, accompanied by the director of
the mint After a long interchange OF
opinion a measure was outlined which
was t. be presented in the caucus of Re-
publican Senators last evening. Its
provisions areas follows:
First-The purchase of 100000 ounces OF
silver bullion, in monthly installments OF
from 100000 to 100000 a month, according
to prices at which it may be offered.
secOnd-Whenever the National bank cir
culation shall fall below $4,000 goo, 1000 600
ounces of silver bullion shall be pur-
chased for each million dollars of re-
ductiOn of the National bank circulation.
al of the above purchases of silver are to
be in addition to the regular monthly pur-
chases now authorized by law and are to be
paid for in notes of the same character as
those now used in the purchase of silver
bullion.
Third-Wheneyer silver shall remain at or
above par for a period of one year coinage
shall be free.
The proposed measure also provides
for the issue by the Treasury Depart
ment of low-priced long-timed per
cent bond to be sold at par, the pro-
ceeds to be utilized in the payment for
or purchase of outstanding bonds bear
ing high rate of interest.
The Republican caucus adjourned at
11:20, when the announcement was
made that another caucus will be held
on Wednesday evening for further con-
sheraton of financial measures laid be-
fore the Senators by the caucus COM
mittee.
1t is understood that considerable op-
position was made to the silver features
OF the bill by Eastern Republicans, but
the opinion is expressed that harmon
ious conclusion will be reached at the
next caucus and that measure nearly
conforming to that prepared by the
caucus committee viii be agreed upon.
The elections bill was not discussed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
Freight on Flour,

One of Abilere's millers was seen by
REFLECTOR reporter today and asked
for information on rates on flour. He
said:
Under the present rate, it is impos-
sible to ship flour to Liverpool. We
have to pay So cents freight on the
railroads and steamers and that
amounts to absolute prohibition. al
though this rate is slight reduction
over last year, it is still entirely too
high. / believe the interstate COM
merce commission could give us relief
that would enable US to ship and still
give the railroads a fair profit. The
rate from central Kansas to New York
is about so cents. This is more than
the service is worth. am not in favor
of compelling the railroads to even at
tempt the impossible, but am in favor
of compelling them to give rs a chance
at the market in Liverpool. We are
barred out Of that through no fault of
ours and through circumstances over
which theinterstate commerce commits
sion have control"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
Drowned at Salina.

SALIVA, Dec. 15.-R. G. Kear, a
prominent real estate broker and
money lender CT this city, was drowned
in the river last night. He had been
visiting friend during the day. Last
night about o'clock he started home
in his cart.
While driving along street where
the driveway between the river and
railroad was very narrow, one wheel
of the cart slipped over the bank nd
precipitated him and his horse into the
river. Both were drowned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
ROCK IsLANDDIFFICULTIEs.
Kansas Municipalities Fighting the
Foreclosure of the G. z. &N.

Foreclosure Of the 9. Z. & N.
The Rock Island foreclosure case,
wherein the Metropolitan Trust COM
pany of New Y ork brings suit against
the Chicago, Kansas s. Nebraska rail-
road and the Rock Island railroad to
foreclose mortgage given by the Chi
cago, Kansas s. Nebraska to the COM
plainant as trustee for the benefit of all
bondholders, the Rock Island claiming
to hold So, 900 900 of the bonds, and
in default of interest coupons amount
ing to some $500, 900, commenced Sat-
urday in the United States circuit court
at Topeka.
The trustee, at the instance of the
Rock Island, brought this suit to fore
close the mortgage and have the pro-
ceeds applied to the payment of their
debt. 1t is estimated that the bearing
will occupy about four days, the case
being presented to Judge Caldwell and
Foster sitting together. The munich
palities, by whom aid was voted, were
permitted to file an inter plea setting
up their interests, they claiming to be
stockholders to the extent of 50, 500, 0OO
They are making desperate fight to
prevent the Rock Island from going
into the hands of a receiver. Hon.
Thos. F. Withrow, of Chicago, appears
for the Rock Island, rhos. Hillbouse,
jr, of New York and A. l.. Williams,
of Topeka, appearing for the Metro
pOlitan Trust company, NJ. A. Low
for the c. X. s. N, and Rossington,
Smith & Dallas for the intervening
petitioners. Abilene is interested in
the result as it affects the stock held
by the city in lieu of the bonds voted
to induce the road to come here. The
outcome of the case will be awaited
with interest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
HE HOLDS ONE PAIR.
Ira Smith Gets Two Straight Convic-
fione


Ira L. Smith is in trouble again. We
knew it would not be long before he
would inhabit the city bastile. This
time it is on a conviction for keeping a
gambling room. The deal was this:
Ira held forth on the third floor of the
old Midland hotel building. His near
approach to heaven did not however
make his doings angelic. He had a
fine layout of poker decks, chips, etc.,
likewise whisky and beer. Into bis
parlOr he lured the erstwhile festive
coon and induced the colored brother to
indulge in ungodly pleasures. Ira
sold his visitors chips, let them play
and drink and then took pay for the
drinks and games in the same chips.
At the end of the game he usually had
The entire capital of the party. 1t was
shrewd deal and marked Ira as a
Napoleon of finance.
But City Attorney Culbertson
smelled mice and yesterday afternoon
had long procession of scared negroes
fling through his Office, each one con-
Tossing what he knew about the mat
ct. AS result Ira was gently roped
in and convicted this morning in the
police court on two counts. The first
was for keeping a gambling house,
fined 500 and costs and 60 days in
Jail; second, selling whisky, fined 800
and costs. Total cost $3.50. Inability
to liquidate causes Ira TO repose on a
luxurious couch in the city Jail where
he will stay until the springtime comes
again, gentle Annie.
Judge CulberLson deserves much
credit for his efforts in Kidding the city
of such iniquities and we hope he will
keep on with the good work until sew
eral other oisgraceful holes are dis
DOspd of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
Mrs. Leases Lecture.

Seats are selling rapidly for tie lee
ture by Mrs. Lease, Dec. 9th. The
object for which the lecture is given is
ore of the most laudable that could be
desired, the establishment of library
fund for the working people, and the
people will be inclined to give the
speaker a good audience. The lecture
will be nOn-partisan and will be de-
voted to a discussion of the labor ques-
ton so that all are invited to be pres
ent, regardless of political affiliations.
Admission so cents. No extra charge
for reserved seats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
Try Us.
185-S&c3


We are are making "a speciality Of
Christmas candies. Have, secured a
fine assortment Of choice, pure candies
which We can sell at prices that cannot
be duplicated in the city. Call and ex-
anime our stock, and get prices before
purchasing.
Special prices made to Sabbath
schools, schools, and other large orders.
"BEE HIVE"
Corner Second and Spruce Streets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
MISSOURI PACIFIC-AT HERINGToN.
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

for Christmas week.
Now see the the union labOrites
jump for the new party.
The displays of Christmas candies
are just too sweet for anything.
druggists report a demand for
connections that cure chapped lips.
You can get reduced railroad rates
during holiday week for distances with
in 200 miles.
The fifteen months old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwards living ON the Baker
place died Saturday night and was
buried yesterday.
An Enterprise merchant uses Mrs.
Leases handbills for advertisements
writing out his announcements On the
back. Talk about small schemes
Who knows Miss Diana Haynes?
The dispatches say that such "A lady
from Abilene, Kansas, was severely
burned at Akron, Ohio, Saturday.
The county treasurer's office is be-
sieged with farmers who are paying
their taxes. 1t is reported that the
taxes are being paid nearly twice as
vel! as last year.
Mart Dilling, of Willowdale, fell
from his wagon on Cedar this morning
and was somewhat bruised. A defec-
tive seat tipped him over sidewise. No
serious damage was done.
The case of Funkhouser VS.. Hew-
EFT, the two farmers who went to law
over the damages done a cOrnfeld, was
decided by Judge Quinn for the de-
PENDANT, the plaintiff paying costs.
Hutchinson News: The papers are
telling of an Abilene man who settled
a large estate and the costs were only
thirty cents. This is understood 70 he
sort of rubbing it in on the late Mr..
Willis.
The Clay Center Dispatch says
that w. A. Stacy, principal of the
MOrganville schools, has taken the
editOrship of the Morganville Sentinel.
Mr.. Stacy's many friends in this cOun-
ty wish him much success.
Manhattan Republic: j. E. Mss
ley, of Abilene, who is attending the
meeting of the executive committee of
the State Dairy association, says that
the twelve creameries in Dickinson
county paid out 5000, 900 in cash to the
farmers in that county last year.
&C. D. Woods, the county Sunday
school worker, addressed Sunday
schools at Banner City and st. James
Lutheran church last Sunday and held
meeting in the Knox school house on
Monday evening. a school will be or
ganized there on Sunday, Dec. 2lst at
2:30 p. n.
The REFLECTOR finding no one to
blow off its good qualities, still pats
itself on the back.-[ChrOnicle.
While the poor old Chronicle is so
desperately and Incidentally dull and
newsless that not even its editor can
Summon up the nerve to say good
word for it.
1t is reported that some swindlers
have been working on the farmers in
Saline and Dickinson counties, claim
ing to represent an alliance furnishing
house in Kansas City and taking orders
with small advance payment. Need
less to say the goods never showed up
and the sharpers are ahead the money
they collected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
Two Arkansas Towns,

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec 16-Two
thriving Arkansas towns, Dardanelle
and Monticello, were almost wiped out
of existence Sunday night by fire.
Whole business blocks. including the
Dardanelle Post and the Monticello
ian of the last named town, were burned
together with their contents The ag-
gregste loss will reach $50, 900; only
partially insured. Dardanelle is in the
western part OF the State and Month
cello in the southern part Neither
places bad facilities for fighting the
fire,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
For good oyster stew go to J. NJ.
Brenizer's, 305 Buckeye Ave.
Christmas Weddings.

Invitations are out for the we'd
ding of Miss Anna L. Jacoby ard Mr..
Richard L. Broughton, at the home of
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
w. Jacoby, Wednesday evening, Dec.
oath.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18

Lost, a promisSory note given by
Fred Keller to Conrad Keller for 500,
due Oct. 6, 1890. Five dollars reward
will be paid for the return of same to
Conrad Keller, Chapman, Kas.
IQ5-2S,c2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18

Cards are out for the wedding in the
NJ. E. church Christmas morning of
Henry Kenney, of near Terrapin lake,
and Miss Maude Adams, daughter of
Mr.. and Mr.. James Adams, of this
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18

Where shall we buy our
presents for Gentlemen
G. C. STERL & CO.'S is
the place to 60 for the fol-
lowing goods;
A fine silk hat.
A new shape derby hat.
A fine plush windsor cap.
A new suit of clothes.
A good wearing suit for $50.
A fine overcoat for $50 to
so.
A suit of underwear.
A pair ofpantaloons.
Scotch dress goods latest
style.
Fine silk or wool muller.
Beautiful embroidered night
shirt.
Night Shirts at S1.25.
Pair of sill; embroidered sus-
penders.
Pair OF plain silk suspenders
for embroidering.
Pair of gents fine kid gloves.
Gents'initial handkerchielsall
letters, this makes lovely
present and very useful.
Gems lew style hemstitched
handkerchiefs.
Silk handkerchiefs.
New she des i'll gents linen
handkerchiefs.
All kinds Of castor gloves.
All kinds Of dog skin gloves.
Nobby child's suit.
Beautiful neckwear in tecks
and four in hands.
Latest crushel hats for 1.50.
Dunlop, Knox and YeOman's
Blocks all the latest shapes
All kinds of hosiery in wool
and cotton and many
other goods suitable for
boys or mems wear.
We have just received a
fine line of the above goods
and it will certainly be to
your interest 10 visit our
house and buy a present for
your father, husband, brother,
uncle, cousin or a gentleman
friend. 1t will be an easy
matter for you to decide in
our house what to buy.
See our show windows for
the finest display of Suits,
Shirts, Silk and Linen Hand
kerchiefs, Mufflers, etc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18
PURE AND APPETIzING.
What an Analysis of Sand Springs
Water Shows.

Abilene can certainly claim to be on
the eve of securing the finest water for
city purposes in the west. An analysis
of the water to be brought from Sand
Springs by the waterwoTks has been
made by William Dwight Church, gen
eral analytical chemist, Topeka, and
shows that the fluid is remarkably fine
Following is his analysis:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18

Maris & Smith. bankers and brokers'
of 20 South Third street. Philadelphia.
made an assignment Liabilities over
$500, 600.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18

The combination makes a wholesome
soft drinking water with apretizing
mineral ingredients and of great or
ganic purity, as is shown by the small
amount of organic matter. Many be
lieve that the water has as efficient
medicinal qualities as those of Eureka
or Geuda Springs. Everyone will
want it for household use as soon as ii
can be secured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-18

For good oyster stew go to j. NJ.
Brenizer's, sos Buckeye Ave.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07
RUNS

Fast Trains with Pullman Vestibuled
Drawing Room Sleepers, Dining Cars
and Coaches of latest design, between
Chicago and Milwaukee, and st. Paul,
and Minneapolis.
Fast Trains with Pullman Nestibuled
Drawing Room, Sleepers, Dining Cars
and Coaches of latest design, between
Chicago and Milwaukee and Ashland
and Duluth.
Through Pullman Vestibuled Draw.
ing Room and Colonist Sleepers, via
the Northern Pacific Railroad, be-
tween Chicago and Portland, Gre.
Convenient Trains to and from East
tern, Western, Northern, and Central
Wisconsin points affording unequalled
service to and from Waukesha, Fond
du lac, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha,
Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire. Hurley,
Wis, and Ironwood, and Bessemer,
Mich.
For tickets, sleeping car reservations,
time tables and other information, ap-
ply to Agents of the line or to Ticket
Agents anywhere in the United States
or Canada.
s. R. AINSLIE, H. C. BARLOW.
Gen. Mana'r. Gen Traf. Mana'ra
LOUIS ECKSTEIN,
Assistsnt General Passenger and Ticket A ge.,
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07
CONGRESSIONAL.

Tuesday, April 29.-Senate: Land
forfeiture bill passed and discussion be-
gun on customs administration bill;
Oklahoma bill recalled for correction of
boundaries House: Bill to classify
woolens as worsteds considered in COM
mittee of whole without action; Okla
homa bill recalled. Caucus: Morrill,
service pension bill amended to make
age Of limitation 90 years, and agreed to
by house Republicans.
Wednesday, April 80.-Senate: Gus
toms administration bill discussed with
out action; Oklahoma boundary bill cor
rected. House: Bill classifying worsteds
as Woolens passed; Morrill, service pen
sion bill passed as substitute for senate
bill. Committee: Foreign relations
committee reported joint resolution ask
ing the president to negotiate with Mex
leo and England for the exclusion of
Chinese.
Thursday, May 1.-Senate: Customs
administration bill considered. House:
Senate trust bill passed. COMMITTEES:
Senate dressed beef investigation COM
mittee finds gigantic combination exists
for control OF market. House foreign
relations committee reported favoring
Pan-American reciprocity. House labor
committee authorized favorable report
on eight-hour law to apply on all gov
eminent work, done either by contract
or otherwise.
Friday, May 2.-Senate: Customs ad-
ministrations bill passed; conference re-
port on Oklahoma townsite bill agreed
to. House: International copyright bill
defeated, SO to 1876.
Saturday. Nav 3.-Senate: Day de-
voted to calendar; nothing of impor-
lance DONE House: Diplomatic and
consular appropriations bill passed; con-
ference report on public buildings for
Ashland, Wis. 100000, and Cedar
Rapids, Iowa &150, 0eo), agreed to.
Monday, May 5.-Senate: Journal
read and senate adjourned on account
of Senator Beck's death. House: Senate
amendments to customs administration
bill non-concurred in and conference
ordered; conference report on Oklahoma
townsite bill agreed to. House adjourned
out of respect to Senator Beck.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07
Decoration Day in Hancock

Overton Post, q. A. R., OF Morris,
has accepted the Invitation Of Hunter
Post, Of this village, and, at a meeting
last Friday night, voted to vIsrt Han.
cock on Decoration Day and take
part in the proceedings here.
Albert Shelter Camp, 8. OF ", OF
Morris, will also he here, as the invi.
tatIon of our Sons has been accepted
and the boys promise to come down
and help make the occasion an inter.
esting one.
Our citizens should make the neces.
sary arrangements to properly enter
tam their visitors, and no doubt they
will. 1t Is quite probable that there
Will be large number Of people IN
town on the above day, from Morris
and the surrounding country.
The BULLETIN would suggest that
we have some kind Of an entertain
ment or social I'm the evening. SO as 10
make 1t pleasant for those who re-
main here until the arrival of the
night train.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07
Our Fire Department.

AT regular meeting of Hancock
Fire Department Monday evening,
May 9TH, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President-K. G. Helgeson.
Vice PRESIDENT. w. Poison.
Treasurer-W. G.. Higgins.
Secrctary-A. j. Erickson.
Trustees-G. G. Thorpe,
S. Stewart,
A. J. Brown.
Foreman. II. Hoiton.
Assistant foreman-F. Wilcox.
The following gentlemen were cleo
ted members: Ell. J. Dresser, P. s.
Fenton and q. $. Siverson.
The company tried the engine by
pumping out the water tauk and fill
ing one of tile cisterns, and found the
machine In first class condition. Our
wish Is that II may always remain so,
and that the company may never
have to use IL in any other way.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07
kEMMlER'S CASE.

Argument Before United States Supreme
Court Results in Granting q Hearing
for o Writ of Error.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Kemmler
case came up before the United States
supreme court, ON a motion made by
Roger NJ. Sherman, counsel for Kemm-
Ter, for an original writ of habeas corpus.
All the judges were in their seats when
Mr.. Sherman made the motion. The
reasons given for the application were
substantially those given before Judge
Wallace upon the first hearing. After
several of the justices had asked Mr..
Sherman questions concerning the case,
Chief Justice Fuller announced that the
application for a writ of habeas corpus
could not properly be granted, but that
the court would hear an application for
a writ of error on May 9. The granting
Of a writ of error in the case would have
the effect of re-opening the expert tes-
timony taken by the electrical commits
sion. The record of the commission
would be produced, and the court would
prescribe under what conditions Kemm-
Ter shall be executed.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07
THE AGENCY BUSINESS.

Iowa Liquor Dealers Opening Up as the
Agents of Outside Parties.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, May 2.-Venders
of liquors in original packages will soon
become numerous in Iowa. Taking adj
vantage of the decision of the United
States supreme court in the case of the
Peoria brewers, dealers are already ne
gotiating for the agency of the products
of outside brewers and distillers, with a
view to handling their goods in this
state. Seven or eight such deals have
already been made in this city and
branch houses will be opened as soon as
the necessary arrangements can be COM
1,1afod
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07
THE BRIDGE OF SIZE.

St. Louis Mammoth New Structure
Opened with Imposing Ceremonies.
ST. LOUIS, May 5.-The Merchants
Terminal bridge across the Mississippi
river was opened for traffic amid i'm
posing ceremonies. Mayor Noonan had
declared public half holiday for the
occasion, and the Merchants Exchange,
banks and many wholesale houses
closed at noon. Many thousands of peo-
pie gathered at the scene and lined the
river banks for a long distance at each
end of the bridge.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07

To those who wish To pay cash for
goods NJ. ~. Brown offers great IN
ducements. He keeps fine stock of
goods, and buyers would undoubtedly
save money by purchasing OF him.
See his new advertisement in to-day's
BULLETIN,
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Stewart, Miss Hun
ter and Miss Comstock attended the
concert In Morris last Friday night
and were much pleased with the en-
tertainment.
Morris tribune., 1890-05-07

Miss Sarah Thompson, the music
teacher, who has class in our village,
also has classes In Morris, Cyrus and
Swan Lake. In the latter town she
has eight pupils. Miss ). is IL very
successful teacher aid Is we'll liked 10y
her many pupils.