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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
A Fires Serious Work.

On last Saturday r. L. Hart, the
proprietor of the Racket store at this
place, received telegram from Kinks
vile, Mo-, stating that his brother had
been killed and his father and sister
fatally injured and for him to come at
once, Mr.. Hart started at once and
from letters received 0y his family and
from the daily papers we learn that the
building adjoining the Hart building
had caught fire and the elder Mr.. Hart
and others were engaged in carrying
his goods out of his store room when
the walls of the burning building fell
on the other and crushed it in, burying
in the ruins those. who happened to be
in the room at the time. Volney Hart
was taken out dead, a widowed sister
was taken out with her right lung
crushed in and bleeding profusely. The
elder Mr.. Hart was caught in such
manner that he could not extricate
himself and it was impossible for out
siders to render him any assistance on
account of the falling walls. A rope
was thrown to him and he fastened it
to his body and was pulled out by
main strength. In pulling him out
one leg and several ribs were broken.
1t was feared that the father and sis
ter would not survive but word re-
ceiyed by Mrs. Hart from her husband
last night states that they will probab-
~ live although it will be months be-
fore they recover. The friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Hart in this community will
uvnoDafb;zo with fhouo In tboir est
tom Enterprise Journal.
The sister referred to in the above
was Mrs. Rosa Bunker, formerly
wife of Enoch Bunker, of this county.
She resided for twelve years in south
Dickinson and has four children.
Later reports say she cannot recover, a
fact which her friends here win be
grieved to hear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
CAN'T KEEP THEM OUT.
Attorney General Kellogg Says That
CoI. Il

Attorney General Kellogg Says That
Alliances Can Use School Houses.
A gentleman from Dickinson county
who was in Topeka yesterday said that
suits were soon to be filed by leading
citizens of Franklin county against GER
tain school boards for allowing the
farmers alliance the use of school
houses, charging that anarchy and So
cialism are taught behind the closed
doors.
Attorney General Kellogg says that
it is doubtful whether such suits would
stand. A school house is in the hands
of the district board and the law says:
1.-The district board shall have the
care and keeping of the school house
and other property belonging to the
district. They are hereby authorized
to open the school house for religious,
political, literary, scientific. mechani-
cal or agricultural societies belonging
in their district for the purpose of
holding the business or public meet
ings of said societies."
Attorney General Kellogg says that
an alliance meeting held under closed
doors is business meeting, and no
matter what doctrines are taught, if
the district board gives permission,
there is no power on earth to prevent
such meetings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

watch the REFLECTOR and you will get
plenty of ideas ON special features.
Sand Springs was again the Sun
day afternoon attraction yesterday.
= Some of last years grip victims
look to this winters cold weather to
eradicate the germs of the disease
whice still clings to them.
The boys of Principal Niesley's
room gave him handsome lodge pin
yesterday while the girls gave him a
book of poems. Supt. Moulton re-
ceived fine picture, Miss Miller a
handsome portfolio and Miss Reasoner
two books. Nearly all the other teach
ers also were remembered suitably.
-SaIina News: Word was received
yesterday by the secretary of the fire
department that the Abilene firemen
would all attend. That means about
forty of 'em and they will bring their
band and their best girls. Salina
stands ready and will receive out sister
city's brave fremeE with open arms.
The Haywood company played two
nights to large and appreciative audi
ences at the new opera house in this
city this week. The company is one of
the best that ever visited the city and
makes striking contrast with the aver
age travelling combinations. Prairie
DuChien wis., Union. At the Bone
brake Dec. 18th.
Lawrence journal: The ABILENE
REFLECTOR adds further evidence of
the present awful condition of the
Kansas farmer when it notes that the
Dickinson county treasurer's Office is
beseiged by farmers who are paying
their taxes, the treasurer reporting
that the taxes are being paid nearly
twice as well as last year.
An Abilene man wanted to buy a
cow the other day and his neighbor
offered him one for $25, but he was not
satisfied with it. The neighbor took
his COW to the McMaster sale and had
it sold with the rest OF the stock there
and it brought $40, the Abilene man re-
ferTed to being the purchaser. He Las
been vigorously kicking himself since
he found out what animal he brought
Harrington Times: George Calkins
came on quite lot Of Indian relics
lately while digging near his house
just north of town. 1t seemed to have
been a kind of burying ground of
theirs in days gone by" the relics
consisting mostly of skeleton bones,
which seemed to have becn deposited
in hurry, possibly Immediately after
a battle with the whites of which sew
eral are known to have taken place in
this immediate vicinity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
A Musical Treat.

To those of our citizens who enjoy
musical entertainments of a high char
acter the Alba Haywood organization
offers an ample feast. The very air
will sparkle with most delightful
music. Fun, pure and fresh, will flow
in abundance. Thirteen fine perform
ers all thoroughly artistic in their sew
eral lines will do the entertaining.
This combination, taken as whole, is
believed to be the grandest, cleanest
and funniest aggregation of musical
and matchmaking talent that has ever
visited this city. The performance is
not only of general excellence but its
special parts are of so varied character
that the tastes of all are gratifed.
Critics are especially invited to attend
on this occasion as the company is of
sufficient merit to be entitled to the en-
dorsement of even the most discrimin-
ating.--[ Emporia Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
BROUGHT HOME TO REST.
Death of Miss Winnie McNaun In
Denver Saturday.

The many friends of Miss Winnie
McNaull who have been daily hoping
against hope for herrecovery were sad
dened Sunday morning when the news
came that her battle with life was end
ed and that she had peacefully passed
away the evening before. Her &C.
quaintances were all friends and they
mourn with sincere grief the depar-
ture Of one for whom they had the
NEST tender kindness.
Miss Winnie McNaull was born in
February, 1862, in Ashland, Ashland
county, Ohio, being the younger of the
two daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. John
McNaull. At the age Of Is she came
to Dickinson county and has resided
with them on their farm near this city
nearly ever since. She attended the
Abilene schools and graduated from
the high school with honors in tie
class Of 1882. Afterward she took the
State Normal school examinations and
received state certificate. Since the
graduation she has taught III. the Abb
lcae public schools six years, and only
stopped because ordered tn by the phy
siciaps. She was a competent ard
much loved teacher and her noble char
acter and sweet life endeared her to
all. But her body was not equal in
strength to the soul within and con-
sumption laid its hand upon her.
Last summer by the advice of physi-
clans she went to Colorado and finally
resigned her place in the Abilene
schools to reside there. She has been
acting AS a supply teacher in the Den
yer schools since.
On Wednesday last telegram came
announcing that she was seriously i'll.
Her mother went to the dying girls
bedside and was with her when at 1915
Saturday evening she bfeathed her
last. The remains accompanied by
Mrs. McNaull, arrived at noon today
aud the funeral services were held at 2
p. m. in the Presbyterian church, the
Rev. E. d. Walker officiating.
A large number of friends were pres
ent and sorrowed over the loss to them
of a true, gentle, Christian life. Tie
alumni of the high school and the
teachers brought magnificent floral dec
orations to honor her memory. The
interment was in the Abilene cemetery.
The sOrrOwing parents and sister have
much sympathy ip their grief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

Hsb any oh 20 chilun bin sinnin'i
Or sassin' 20 suppearyahs, or grinnin'f
Yo' bettah read yo Bible bout ole Moses an
de laws,
Fob yo's undah obligashuns to Ole Santa Claus.
How many OBJ 20 chilun' bin tendin' to de
church?
An done made up 20 minds to lesbe de debbil
in de luroh,
Hsb yo' tended up to Sunday-school an Iisten'd
to 20 teachahs
Does yo' always drsp saiokeli in to try an spote
20 preachahi
Am you wiIlful TO yo' faddah or yo' muddahi
Does yuh perterYate yo' sistah or yo' bruddahr
70 bettah change 20 tacticks cause, well, jess
because
Yo's undah obligashuns now to Ole Santa
Claus.
Kin 20 ansuah all desc questions dat yo' pas
tab has perferd2
Eff 20 KANT, yo' bettah hang 20 hsids en- nevsh
say word;
Fob 20 pGstah sort OBJ reckons dat de debbil's
bin bon in yuh
An when Ole Santa Claus comes roun' he'll
surely be agin' yuh.
80, ef any OBJ yo' chilun bin sinnin',
Or sassin 20 suppearysh's, or a GRIMM,
70 bettah read 20 Bible, don't yo' hesitate or
pause,
Ease yo's undah obl;gashuns now to Ole Santa
Claus.
Bow HACKLEY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

KILKENSY, Dec. 22.-In his speech at
cores Bridge Mr.. Davitt said that if Sir
Tohn Pope Hennessy were defeated the
Irish people would no longer be able to
count upon an alliance with any
English statesman. Parnell had, in
desperation. appealed to the hill
.ide men. to the Fenian senti-
ment of the country. 1t would be
criminal for him or any other man to
ask the young men of Ireland to face
the overwhelming might of England in
the field. Parnell himself would be the
last man to lead the way to this policy
of madness and desperation. and he was
only making his appeal in the hope of
snatching victory in Kilkenny.
Rev. oswald Birchall. brother of the
murderer, has written to the Canadian
Minister of Justice asking that repara-
ton be made for the uncalled-for arrests
of Mrs. Birchall by allowing her hus-
bands body to be removed to the Wood
stock cemetery The Government viii
not comply with the request
Business on the London Stock Ex-
change was reported duh during the
week ended December 20. The outlook
continued to improve. IN Paris the
Bourse was weak. Panama canal
shares advanced on reports OF an ar
rangement with the Colombian Govern
ment for the resumption of work. The
German bourses were weak and quiet.
Canon Lee, OF Bray, has written to the
Freeman,s Journal denying Mr.. Par
nell's assertion that at meeting OF the
Dublin chapter the canon referred to
him as an honorable man. worthy OF
confidence and support Il have only
known Mr.. Parnen by rumor." says he,
land my references to him at recent
private meeting were anything but IA
stfzhle."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Enjoyable Christmas Exercises at
the City Schools.

Enjoyable Christmas Exercises at
the City Schools.
The city schools were all aglow with
interest this afternoon and pupils,
teachers and visitors alike were in the
highest of spirits. The Christmas
rhetoricals were given in all tie rooms
II d were witnessed by large number
%. patrons.
The high school program occupied
the entire afternoon and in honor of
the occasion profnse decorations in
evergreen adorned the pillars and
walls. The music, essays and declama-
tons all showed careful training on the
part of the teachers, Misses Miller and
Reasoner, and were well given. We
regret that space fOrbids giving the
complete program.
In the grade schools the lhetOricals
did not take place. with one or two ex-
ceptions, until after the intermission at
$50. Many of the rooms had Christ
mas green's for decorations and the ex-
ercises were all of high order.
A two weeks vacation will be given
the pupils, rest which will be appre-
ciated after the hard work of the past
months. The schools of the city are
doing excellent work. Supt. Moulton
and mis- corps of teachers may well be
proud of the enthusiasm and accom-
plishments they have evoked. The
order and the interest everywhere evil
denced speaks for itself as to the good
work done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Judge Nicholson positively refuses
to talk politics.
The neighboring towns report a
good Christmas trade.
Seventeen snow storms are pre-
dicted for this winter.
The band boys propose giving a
concert early in January.
The Finley & Brewer building is
approaching completion.
The central Kansas poultry fan
ciers will meet in Abilene in February.
The Herald says that there is in
Hope pig which grows fat without a
drop Of water for month at time.
Enterprise Journal: The painters
finish their work at the college today.
This will leave but little more to be
done.
Reserved seat tickets for the Alba
Haywood Concert company's entertain
ment will be put on sale Thursday
morning.
The Hessian fly is not as bad as II
is written. 1t has induced farmers to
pasture their wheatfelds and so has
saved them feed.
The man that don't have to bring
down pin cushions and tides and mail
them to his sisters and his cousins and
his aunts these days is not of much ac-
count.
Sheriff Cress, of Morris county,
brought up VIM. Wilkinson. charged
with burglary and larceny, for safe
keeping in Dickinson's Jail.
Joseph Spangler, the new W. NJ
OF the Masonic lodge has, made the fol.
lowing appointments: SD, John NJ,
Gleissner; ]. D., S. s. Smith; S. s., R.
b. Jacobs; ]. s., ]. H. Neisley; Tyler
]. j. Reagan.
The I. NJ. G. A. will hold revival
services commencing the first week OF
January. The room on the ground
moor OF the opera house will be fitted
up Tor the exercises. Major Cole and
Z. n. Jewett, revivalist and singer
win lead the meetings.
For brazen, bold imitation com.
mend US to the Dickinson COUNTY
News. The REFLECTOR purposed {
get out a special Christmas number and
10! the News tags along and wiz gel
cut one TOO. All right, Strother, Jus,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
( CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAMME.
t Much Expected of the Present Week
The House without "A Quorum.

n t Much Expected of the Present Week
The House Without a Quorum.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-With the APP
rrOach of the holiday season Senators
AID Representatives are beginning to
| ave Washington to spend Christmas at
{. cir homes or to visit. and as n conse-
{ hence there will be many empty seats
3; both branches this week. 1t is hard
i probable that there will be quorum
i either during the week. and as a mat
of necessity the programme will be
$ nplified.
The last Senator on Vice-President
! orton's list of speakers on the elections
! IL will probably have finished his ad-
dress by Wednesday, and on that day
tie Senate will in all probability take
recess over Christmas until the Monday
1allowmg. No other bill except the
ections bill will be before the
s nate. Mr.. Aldrich may possibly re-
TT the cloture rule from the Commit
q on Rules, but this is not thought
p obable.
The absence of quorum in the House
viii prevent action on any measure.
\ r. Mills resolution providing for re-
CsSs from December % until after New
Years has been considered by the Ways
and Means Committee and action is de-
ferred. The consent of the Senate will
be necessary in order to make the reso-
Luton effective. 1t is probable that sue
cessive adjOurnments for two or three
days at a time will mark the course of
the House during the Christmas holiday
SEASON No business of Importance Is
| xpected to be done, as so many mem
ers have left Washington for home
( lat quorum can hardly be secured.
he House was prepared to take re-
sass for the customary ten days or two
'eeks, but the temper of the Senate
as found averse to that, and at the
letting of the Ways and Means Com
ittee. when Mr.. Mills recess resolu-
: on was considered, decided opposi-
on was manifested TO placing the
-ouse in the position of desiring a
ten days holiday when the Senate
,yanted to go on with its work. To-day
is District of Columbia day and the
House will probably pass upon the local
egislation until some measure Is pro-
osed. upon which vote is demanded
nd the absence of quorum thereby
isclosed. Such other days in the week
s the House is in session will probably
e devoted to comparatively unimpor-
mt measures and to roll calls on mo-
ons to adjourn. Several appropria-
Ion bills have been reported and an eff
+ 0rt may be made to pass some one of
these.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
Mrs. Leases Lecture.

Seats are selling rapidly for the lee
ture by Mrs. Lease, Dec. 9th. The
object for which the lecture is given is
one 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 good audience. The lecture
will be non-partisan and will be de-
voted to discussion of the labor ques-
ton so that all are invited to be pres
emit, regardless of political affiliations.
Admission so cents. No extra charge
for reserved seats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

A disaster occurred recently at Cor
Iowa, in the Argentine Republic, where
The canal burst it's entertainments and
destroyed hundreds of houses. At
east 100 lives were lost.
A Union Pacific passenger train struck
IN obstruction on the track half a mile
rom Holmesville, Neb- > The engine
eft the track, turning over In the ditch
Engineer Patton and Bridge Inspector
Mercer were terribly scalded and Mer-
GER viii die.
At Bramwen, W. Va, several men
we're gambling and became involved in
I quarrel, when a man named Burdick
shot and fatally wounded five of his
companions and was shot dead himself.
A mob took Burdick's body. stood it up
against tree and riddled it with bul.
let's
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
Money squeeze Sale!

100 doz of ladies' Fancy Bordered Handkerchief at
piece, warranted fast colors. They are actually
worth 10c.
so doz. better quality, large size at lOc each.
so doz. chldren's hemmed Handkerchief fast color
for Ic.
Ladies' Silk Handkerchief in all styles and great va
riety of them.
Childrens and ladies' Hoods and Toboggans at 5c up
Saxony Yarns in all coors at SC a skein worth IOc
Sleeveless Jackets for ladies at 75c.
Ladies' Gloves at 15c zoe, csc, a5c, 4Oc pair.
All Wool Shirts s1.OO piece
Shoulder Shawls 30 As and Csc each
Large extra size Beaver Shawls, reversible $50 and
up.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Underwear soc piece.
Extra quality Merino 4Oc. Fine all wool 75c.
Only few of bargains in Cloaks lett sizes 3D. 81
SO, which we will close out at 100 a piece worth
SO in the factory.
|. 300 yards of Cacoes at SIC yard.
900 yards Cotton Flannel at 1Oc yard, which has
never been sold for less than 15c yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
Sumner for All.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
United Brethren church will give a
supper in the old Wyandt store, Hodge
block, Saturday afternoon and even
ing, Dec. 9th, the date of Mrs. Leases
lecture. All are invited. s&W&c-2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
DIcK1NsoN.s EDUCATORS,
Who Are Instructing the Youth Of
the County.

The REFLECTOR takes pleasure in
presenting to its readers complete
list of the teachers of the county for
the school year 1S90-9l, the district they
serve and their postoffice addresses.
The list will prove valuable for refer
ence. Dickinson's teachers are among
the best in Kansas and their names
are worthy of preservation. They are
as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

We invite patrons and customers look
and prices which lower than they
ever 0een We are crowded for have
therefore obliged to sacrifice goods before
nose wishing to save money will it by calling
great double-deck store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

ALI the pastors of the city will
lutte with the Y. NJ. @. A. in the re-
vival services spoken of elsewhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

dat de we'd
dah's rathah chill
some, mo- or less,
An l notice dat de
backlog so't er
rackles, Lo'r
bressf-
Ole Crimp is on do
turnpike an de
frost is On de
faince
An SAINT Claus IL
soon be hyah, SO
chilun, hab some
saince.
! seed i'm on Ole
Massa's ruff; twar
tais de odd all
night,
Wild a span OBJ balky
reindyahs, bofe
UNI dapple gray
an white.
Dey war hitched up
to a monsus look
in alligatah
sleigh.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

300 yards of Cotton Flannel at &c, worth lie.
Fine Flannel at CSC yard.
The latest style of Plaid Dress Goods double fold at
19c
Mice Black Cashmere for 40 and soc yard.
|Chdrens, Misses and Ladies' Hose in great variety.
Children's all wool Hose at sc a pair. Misses
wool Hose at l5c Ladies' heavy all wool hose at
zoe pair.
Blankets LOO pair. White all wool blankets at AIS
pair. Scarlet blankets at 2.75 pair.
Linens in great variety.
Red Table Linens, warranted fast color 25c yard.
German Table Linen in buff or white, 54x6O inches
wide at soc yard.
Good Crash at sc yard all linen at and &c yard
Large Size Towel 1Oc. job lot of Towels &c. &C. and
sc piece. German Damask Towels fancy border
and center, for 2Oc 25c and soc piece.
sample line of fancy Whisk Broom Holders at soc on
the dollar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25

For SALE.-Old Elk
changes at Zoe per 100. In
quire at this Office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
UNDER OBLIGATIONS.

A Negro Parsons Christmas Sermon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-12-25
CLJBBING RATES:

ill send the WEEKLY REFLECTOR year and the following
MAGAZINES for the club given when paid in advance
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-21
WILD AND Woody.
Galveston's Mayor Orders General Rejoicing
Over the Passage of the River and
Harbor Bill-Everybody Invited.

Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, Ten, Sept. 19.-When
telegram was received from Senator
Coke that the president had approved
the river and harbor bill the widest en-
thusiasm prevailed. Whistles blew,
bells rang, men hurrahed, while young
| America got in his work with explosives
of every description. In honor of the
event Mayor Fulton issued the following
| proclamation:
| To Whom it May Concern:
| hereby authorize every person, firm
and corporation within the limit of the
city of Galveston, to fire cannon, small
arms, fire crackers and every other COM
| bustible thing, and blow whistles of
| every known variety during might and
| Tomorrow night in honor of the final
| passage of the river and harbor bill, and
the signing of the same by the president
| of the United States. 1Signed.1
R. L. FULTON, Mayor.
This was followed by another procla-
nation Tonight in which his honor states
in view of the great and united benefits
arising from the passage of the river and
harbor bill TO this CITY and the great
Southwest, he recommends that to-mor-
row, September 20, be made holiday,
so that every person may have an oppor-
tunity of celebrating to his full satisfao-
tion the glorious outcome of the bill He
also calls a meeting of all citizens to
meet at tine cotton exchange at 10
O'Clock a. m, for the pur-
pose of devisIng ways and
means for celebrating the event on
an immense scale. He has also seat
kilograms to the mayors of Houston, San
Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco and
Austin to come down with their popula-
ton and join in the celebration of an
event which will be OF inoalcnlabIe i'm
Dortance to the entire Southwest. The
city is resonant with explosives tonight,
and everybody is happy.