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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-05-22


burden on the labor of the country.
Hundreds of thousands of circulars such
as the Raum agency is now sending out
have been distributed The pension
agents CD ain the addresses of as many
veterans as possible and lombard
them with circulars, telling them how
easy it is to get a pension, and insist
ing that it is almost if not quite crimi-
nal to neglect such opportunities
Under such assaults the manliness of
the veteran too often yields. He argues
that he might as we'll take pension as
the thousands of others who are doing
it, and he presently gets himself on the
roll of public dependents, where he re-
mains for life, an imposition on over
burdened workers who have a constant
struggle to support their own families.
So thousands have been induced to
become public dependents who are much
better able to live at their own expense
than majority OF those whose earnings
GO to swell the fund from which over
500, 600. 600 a year is expended for this
dependent class.
At the root of all of it is the pension
sharks fee. This is the interest OF
Raum's agency and of every other
pension agency in the veteran.
The fact that such an agency Is con-
Quoted by the son of the Commissioners
of Pensions is National scandal Two
members of the family, Green Il. Raum.
senior and junior. hold the most import
ant offices in connection with the
Bureau of Pensions. The father, as
Commissioner. and one son. as chief OF
division, attend to the inside work on
claims, while the other son as chief Of
the pension agency submits them TO be
passed on 1t is with the members Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
A Note of Warning.

Last evening about IL O'Clock, an
alarm of fire was turned in and the
streets were soon alive with people
hurrying to the scene of disaster. The
fire was located in a manure pile in
the rear of DIR. Boutin's stable, adjoin-
ing the livery barn of Geo. Ethering-
ton, which had accumulated for the
past several months. A passerby, dis
covering the flames, aroused the sta
BILE boys, and the flames were extin-
guished without the aid of the depart
ment. The fire originated from natur.
al combustion, as sparks of fire i'm
pregnated the entire pile.
1t is now generally believed that jeff.
coats livery caught fire from the same
cause.
The city authorities should take i'm,
mediate action in regard to such danger
heaps being allowed to accumulate
within the city limits and especially il
the business portion of the city. Some
alleys are now so DISTRACTED as to pre-
vent the free passage of vehicles.
Let attention be paid to this matte
at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
The CITY Schools.

Following is the report of the Abb
lene city schools for month ending Oct.
8, 1890:
Total attendance for month, 1878;
average attendance for month, 1916;
total cases of hardness, 81; total cases
half day absence, 425; total cases of
whole day absence, 500.
Per cent of attendance by rooms:
High school-Junior 9S, sophomore So,
freshman 81.
Grades-J. II. NieSley SO, G. E.
Rugh SO, Margaret Wilson 80, Lou S.
jerks SO, Florence Elston So, Mary
Hoisington 50, Nora Collins So, Nettie
Whitney SO, Rose Gleissner 95, l.. G.
Humbargar SO, Myrta Wick So. Or
leana Fisher 96, Sarah BOnel 9S, r. V.
Dyer 90, w. II. Wagner 81.
The following room earned a half
holiday for no cases of hardness: G.
E. Rugh, 9TH grade; Anna Miller,
junior and sophomore; Lou 5. jerks,
5th grade; l.. G. Humbargar, 9TH and
9Th grades; w. II. Wagner, Fourth
ward.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16

The Waterworks muddle SO far as
the city is concerned is now ended.
Mayor Matteson had a consultation
yesterday at Topeka with Messrs.
Pierson and Stanton and came home
to sign the ordinance. This he did
this morning and the same will become
a law of the city fIOm its publication.
1t embraces a new contract with the
Waterworks Company through the re-
ceiver and includes the various clauses
specified in the reflector few days
ago.
A few men are at work at Sand
Springs already excavating the debris
from the spring and lowering the earth
to a rock foundation upon which the
reservoir walls will be built.
Receiver G.. A. Rogers has gone. tc
Chicago to arrange contract for pipes
funds, ETC., and upon his return large
force of wJrkmen will begin the laying
of the four miles of pipe connecting the
city with the springs. Abilene is to be
congratulated On its good fortune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
HERINGToN FOR HUMPHREY.
A Rousing Republican Rally-Cald-
well and Phillips Speak.

Special to THE REFLECTOR.
HERINGToN, Oct. 8.-The republi-
can rally last night was in every re-
spect a grand success. Col. VIM. A.
Phillips and Gen. John G. Caldwell
were the speakers, and the Herington
brass band assisted by the glee club
which is composed of our best musical
talent rendered music and songs which
added much to the occasion.
Col. Phillips was the first speaker,
and the large audience composed as 1t
was of between three and four hun
bred, listened to an able address for an
hour and half.
Gen. Caldwell was then introduced
and held the audience tor nearly the
same length of time.
These gentlemen are both good
speakers, and their arguments were SO
forcible as to carry conviction along
with them.
Col. Phillips handled the half dozen
questions propounded to him by Judge
PETER at a recent meeting held by hin
in the northern part of this district, II
such style as as to convince his hear
ers that the judge is nothing more OF
less than a demagOgue, seeking to
create applause rather than to produce
argument. Gen. Caldwell devoted
much of his time to the tariff and the
financial policy of the republican party
spoke of the rapid strides made in this
country during the past thirty years
and closed his speech with with good
word for Col. Phillips, Gov. Humphrey
and the whole state ticket. What ad
ded much to the occasion was the pres
ence of the ladies who came oat II
force to listen to some republican doc
trine from able and eloquent speakers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
THE DEAD ALIVE.
An Ohio Soldier PersOnates a Dead c
rada tn Esrane from Prfson

An Ohio Soldier PersOnates a Dead Com
rade to Escape from Prison.
A letter received at the Adjutant Gen
erals Office at Columbus. o., from Hon.
Wager Swayne, of New York, brings to
the public an interesting incident of
the late war. The writer says that the
recent death of Walter A. Cunningham,
in New York, brought to his knowledge.
in general way, facts that should be
communicated to the friends of VIM.
Gallagher, who, during the late war,
was private of Captain o. n. Ferry's
Company B, Sixth Regiment of Ohio
Cavalry Volunteers. enrolled October
%, 1864.
The letter then goes on to state that
Gallagher and Cunningham were pris-
oners of war, confined in the same pris-
on, presumably AndersonVille. Gala
CHER, unable to stand the hardships Of
prison life, died, and almost Immediate
ly thereafter there arrived a list of
prisoners who were TO be sent North for
exchange. In this list the name of Gal
lsgher appeared. Cunningham was ex-
ceedin0ly anxious to escape further
service In prison and concluded to per-
senate his deceased comrade. His plan
worked successfully. When the name
Of Gallagher was called for exchange,
Cunningham answered With the 9TH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
A SOLDIERS HERoISM.
Giving His Sick Comrade His Chance to
Leave a Southern Prison.

Giving His Sick Comrade His Chance to
Leave a Southern Prison.
There are some acts so full of spirit
of generous devotion, often done under
conditions where selfishness would be
not only excusable, but quite natural,
that they are difficult of belief, were it
not that they are well authenticated.
Of such was that which is related in the
following story: Louis Ahear was pri-
vate in Company II, Fifth Michigan
cavalry, and was counted good soldier.
At the fight at Trevillian Station he was
taken prisoner, and before his release
he was confined in five different prison
pens and two jails- While he was in
the Millen (Ga- prison, an exchange Of
sixty prisoners was to be made. The
officer of the day told off sixty names at
the door of the pen, but for some reason,
probably because he was too i'll, or was,
perhaps dead, one man did not come
forth. At that moment Louis, who had
been sent after fuel, under guard, Of
course, came through the gate, pushing
forward a wheelbarrow loaded with
wood.
Here, Louis, here's chance for you.
We want sixty men to go North, and are
short one Jump into the ranks here!
exclaimed the officer.
ITO be exchanged?' asked Louis,
trembling worse than he did under fire.
''Yes, be quick
'sThen take Hank. Hes sick and
will die if he remains here" and Louis
darted into the hospital ward. Hank
had a pair of pantaloons and
shoes, but no coat or hat Louis pulled
of his, put them on Hank, and brought
him out, weak and tottering. As Hank
filed out the gate, and once more breath
ed the air of freedom, Louis, hatless
and coatless, took hold of the wheelbar-
row and started for another load OF
wood. He had performed an heroic act
of devotion to a sick comraie, but it cost
him seven months of living death, and
all for a man with whom he was not even
| intimately acquainted.
The sequel to the story is almost In
! incredible. After the close Of the war
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed 20 do all
that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases of the Liver and Kid
nays, will remove Pimples, BoilS, Salt
Rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. dive malaria from
the system and prevent as well as cure
ali Malaria fevers.-FOr cure of Head.
ache, Constipation and Indigestion try
Electric Bjtters-Entire-- satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded. Price
80 cts. and Sl.OO per bottle at j. NJ
EleiSSner;S
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Is Consumption Incurable?

Read the following: Mr.. G. ii. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: WAS down
with Abscess Of Lungs, and friends
and physicians pronounced me an in
curaDle consumptive. Began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, am now on my third bottle, and
able to oversee the work on my farm.
1t is the finest medicine ever made.
Jessie Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio,
says: Had it not been for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption l
would have died of Lung Trouble.
Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best of health. Try it. Sample bot
ties free at j. NJ. Gleissner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
MANY PERSONS CHEATED.
A Man With Samples Who Caught
Several Abileneites.

Thorough investigations made from
information sent Denver's municipal
authorities a series of swindles perpe-
trated in this state has been brought
to the surface. The clever perpetrator
is operating under the assumed name
of G. Harding, which is undoubtedly an
alias. The manner in which he scores
his success is to represent that he is
travelling salesman for the Chicago Dry
Goods company of Denver. lie sells
goods by sample and secures cash de-
post on the order. The tempting bait
is always spread in the smaller towns
and his victims are composed largely
of staid, respectable ladies desiring
bargains in dress goods. He places
his prices at figures far below all COM
petition, accepts a deposit of 81 to So
and makes a dozen or more calls in a
day. Then he spreads out his white
wings and scars away to other fields.
He is reported to have worked sue
cessfully in Abilene, Salina, Hutchln-
son, Dodge City, and other places. In
Salina he said he took 100 orders and
half as many were taken here, about a
month ago, all from the best people Of
the city. One of the ladies failing to
receive her goods as promised wrote
the mayor of Denver asking about the
firm.
A search was instituted and though
it was found that such an institution
as the Chicago Dry Goods company ex-
lists in the city Harding has no connec-
ton with it. He is an impOstor and
fraud, fact to which the Abilene peo-
pie who helped him to nearly $lCO will
realize with force. He is the third
scoundrel who has worked" the town
recently but it seems that each new
game catches the people. Perhaps
after a while the lesson will be learned
and our own merchants patrOnized in
preference to travelling scoundrels who
are robbing the people as business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list Of unclaimed
letters remaining ID the Abilene post
efice for the week ending Oct. s,
1890. Have your mail addressed to
street and number, and it will be
promptly delivered.
- LADIES LIST.
Campbell, Mrs Alice Coppock. Mrs Julia
Fisher, Mrs. Susan Hart, Mrs Mary
Miller, Mrs Isabel Zeiner, Miss Sarah
-"E c,,--,s
Hartzel, Jesse Harvem, william
. johnson, Arthur Livingston. w. (Jr)
; Tiamons, y Wilson, j
Iii
Stegeman, John Wagner, Charles
Persons calling for the above viii
please say advertised" giving date.
n. Binder the late order of tht
postmaster general, one cent llc) vii
be charged for all advertised letters.
d. r. GoRDEN, Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
The Rally at Industry.
Special to HE REFLECTOR.

SpGCldI 10 The hEFLhOIVh.
INDUSTRY, Oct. 9.-The republican
meeting held yesterday afternoon was
well attended. DR.. L. G. Ayres pre-
sided and introduced first Col. w. a
Phillips. Mr.. Phillips made TOusing
address, discussing some of the practi-
cal points of interest to voters at this
time. He was followed by w. S. SIAM
baugh, of Abilene, whose remarks were
well received. He made many telling
points. North Dickinson is all right
for a good republican vote this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
observation-disclosures Habit.

In all the world there is but one cure.
DR.. Haines' Golden Specific. 1t can be
be given in cup of tea or coffee with
out the knowledge of the person taking
it, effecting a speedy and permanent
cure whether the patient is moderate
drinker or an alcoholic wreck. ThOus-
ands of drunkards have been cured who
have taken the Golden Specific in their
coffee without their knowledge, and to-
day believe they quit drinking of their
own free will No harmful effect results
from its administration. Cures guar
anteed. Send for circular and full par.
ticulars. Address in confidence,
Golden Specific Co., lS5 Race st. Gin
cinuati, Ohio. 14-ly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Patents Granted

To inventors 10 the state of Kansas
during the past week. Reported fol-
this paper by G. A. Snow & Co., patent
attorneys and agents for procuring
patents, opposite U. S., patent office
Washington, D. G.
J. c. Harding, Topeka, harvesting
machine; G. a. Peterson, Lebanon
fence post; J. Sickler, Salina, calcining
gypsum; E. Sims, jr., Americas, fence
post; II. Sommerfeld, Canton, car
coupling; J. Tontz, Girard, CRATE; o.
T. Welch, Topeka, propeller.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16

for more than twenty years, these TWO
men lived in Wayne County, Mich, not
far apart. Hank had home and a
family and was fairly well off. Louis
had neither home nor family and was
poor. They encountered one another
occasionally, but at no time when they
met did Hank ever refer to the act in
Millen prison that set him free and
saved his life; never invited him to his
home; never alluded to the past or
addressed his savior and deliverer as
other than mere acquaintance. On his
death-bed, however, Hank told the story,
and asked his relatives, If they ever had
the opportunity. to befriend Louis for
his sake. 1t was, tardy acknowledge
ment of one of the noblest acts the world
has ever known.-Boston Commercial
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Beggs' Family Medicines.

These medicines are daily gaining
greater popularity, and the steadily i'll
creasing demand for them can only be
accounted for by their true merit.
They are prepared with the utmost
care, and each medicine is put up for a
particular disease. Every bottle is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed for
it on the label, so that 30 one who buys
a bottle of Beggs' Family Medicines
can be disappointed. Sold by G. 4.
Nortbcraft q Co, Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
A War Lecture.

Rev. S. r. Ferguson, pastor of the
NJ. E. church, Gladbrook, Iowa, form
erly an East Tennessee refugee to the
U. s. army, will lecture in the MethO-
dist church of this city Oct. 21st, under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society.
His address is vivid picture of the wal
and its horrors, with an occasional
dash of humOr, as seen by Mr.. Fergu'
son. The lecture will be we'll worth
hearing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Ladies Have Tried It.

A number of my lady customers
have tried Mothers Friend" and
would not be without for many times
its cost. They recommend it to all
who are to become mothers K. A.
Payne, Druggist, Greenville, Ala.
Write Rradfeld Reg. Co. Atlanta, Ga.
for particulars. For sale by J. N.
GIeissAer. Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
You Are in a Bad Fix

But We will cure you if you will pay US.
Our message is TO the weak, nervous
and debilitated, who by early evil
habits, or later iEdiscretiOns, have
trlfled away their vigOr of body, mind
and manhood, and who suffer all those
effects which lead to premature decay,
consumption or insanity. Ii this
means you, send for and read our Book
of Life, written by the greatest special
ist of the day, and sent, (sealed), by
addressing DR.. Parker's Medical and
Surgical Institute, 153 North Spruce
St., Nashville, Tenn. 12S-t&cly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Notice to Hunters.

No hunting or tresspassing allowed
on the w. half of section IL, or n. W.
quarter, section IA or S. E. of S. w,
of S. w. of S. E. of 2, all in township
IA and range 2 east in Dickinson coun-
ty Kansas. GEO. a. RUSH.
I34-10SctSS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Nervous Disorders,

DIR. Flint's remedy must be taken
when excessive or continuous muscular
exertion, exciting passion, or over
indulgence, stimulating food or drink,
or nervous disorders have long con-
tinued. Descriptive treatise with each
bottle. For sale by j. NJ. Gleissner
Abilene, Kas., or address Mack Drug
20 N Y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
In the Golden Age.

First acknowledgements Caesar, ] dis
cover in my readings, had among his
personal attendants Keeper Of Over
coats
Second Student sadly, as he remem-
bers that his own is in pawn)-They
had pawnbrokers in those days, then
Texas Siftinqs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
(At WISH ngton.)

Stranger-Is Congressman Binks in
the House?
Boorkeeper-Eo, sir; Congressman
Binks has not been in his seat for a
week.
Stranger-Can you tell me where
can probably find him?
Doorkeeper-Yes, Colonel Binks Is at
his home writing magazine article on
1.-THE evils of absenteelsm- "-Munsey's
Weakly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
ton, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. price 25 cts per box. For sale by
J. NJ. Gleissner, Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Beggs' German SalVe.

The increased demand for Beggs'
German Salve not only proves that it
has merit, but also makes it almost a
universal household remedy. When
you wish good reliable ointment call
for Beggs' German Salve, and you will
not be disappointed. Sold and war
ranted by G. E. NOrthcraft 81 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
ORDINANCE SIGNED.
THE WATERWoRKs IMPROVE.
MENT A DEAD CERTAINTY.

Mayor Matteson Signs the Ordinance
and Receiver Rogers Leaves for
Chicago to Make Final Arrange
ments for Funds and Contracts
Sand Springs Water Inside Of Four
Months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
A Reliable Cough Syrup.

We have been fortunate enough to
secure the agency for Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup. 1t is trustworthy med
icine. and we guarantee every bottle
sold to give entire satisfaction. We
would be pleased to have our custo-
mers give it a trial Sold by G. E.
Northcraft s. Co., Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16

"TANTED-An active man for each sec
wv ton, salary SIS 10 slOO. to locally rep
rated to supply Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes
Jewelry, etc, to consumers at cost. Also q
Lady of tact, salary $40, TO enroll mem oers
50, 600 now enrolled. Sl00, COD paid in.l Refer
snces exchanged. Empire Cooperative As
ISOLATION Credit well rated) Lock Box $40.
NY. fc-:4M1y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
Teachers Convention.

One of the most interesting as we'll
as important educational meetings Of
the year will be held at the Abbey, one
and half miles west of Navarro, Sat
urday Oct. IS. In order, if possible, to
accommodate all, the meeting will be
held in large tent. All teachers of
southeast Dickinson should be there
promptly at 10 a. m. Teachers and
friends of education, especially those of
Dickinson county are cordially invited.
PROGRAM.
Music.
Address of welcome. .........D. J. h1mmerly
Resp onse. ..............-.-.-...-J j. II. Vine
A plan of work for our institute-Paper.,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ID. ngIe
Discussion, I'D. L. Hotter, K. A. Gaffney
How to teach current history-Paper..
.....--................E Grosser
Discussion. "A. 5. kirkpatrick, G. T. HalOert
Music.
Class drill In ,enmanship. Il. strong
The teacher If tomorrow-Faper. s. NJ. oo.s
Recitation........ Sadie Newcomer
Music.
Educational fossils-Paper..... FL. Neisley
The old and the new-Parer.. T. Sigler
Teachers duties VS.. arents' duties......
.Supt. j. S. Ford
Amphion quartette of Chapman will bepres
emit and furnish part of the music.
COMMITTEE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16
BILLIOUSNESS
Shortness of Breath.

DR.. Flint's Remedy should be taken at
once when slight exertion or a hearty
meal produces shortness of breath or a
pain in the region of the heart. Send
for treatise, free. Sold by John NJ.
Gleissner, or Mack Drug Co., n. I.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-10-16

Henry Dennis has bought the Abb
lene steam laundry and will sell half
interest to pTctical laundryman very
cheap. Address, Abilene, Kansas.
125-I&4c
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USatisfaction Guaranteed on Everything.
RESCUE STORE.
81 Broadwavz Abilene, E<aasa@-

ers he was brought North, sent to Gal
lagher's regiment and company, where
he served under that name until he was
honorably discharged at Petersburg,
Va, August Z, 1865.
The discharge which he received in
Gallagher's name is signed by Frank d.
Mason, First Lieutenant Sixth Ohio
Cavalry, commanding company, and in
dorsed under date of August II, 1868, by
Paymaster Beach. The letter closes as
follows: II do not know whether or not
there is now living any person interest
ed pecuniarily or otherwise in the fate
of William Gallagher, but there may be
such person, and for that reason l write
you this note"
The records in the Adjutant-GeHeral's
Office are not complete, and the letter
has been forwarded 10 Washington,
where the matter will lie carefully ex-
amined-American Tribune.