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The morning call., 1891-07-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. prW YORK, N.Y.
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The morning call., 1891-07-30
ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET leo.

CLEANERS LEAVE ASPINwALL ..n
y fortnishtly for the West Indies and -<EEfA
Southampton, calling route Cher -'es><ssseAs
bourg, France. and Plymouth to land passengers
Through Bills of Ladiug, in connection with the
Pacific Mail s. s. Co., Issued for freight treasure
TO direct ports in England and Germany.
Through tickets from San Francisco to Plymouth
CberbOurg. Southampton First class, $l95; third
class, $97 so. For further particulars apply to
ie1Otf PARRorr & CO. Agents. 3o6 California st
The morning call., 1891-07-30
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL 6 3 G0

n EITHER THE CAPTAIN NOR THE CHARTER
IN erS Will be responsible FOR any work done on
board OF these steamships. or for bills debts
uacted by the officers crews unless specially
ordered from this otice. LELAND STANFORD.
President, Room 7, K. K. Building, corner Fourth
and Townsend SITS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
POISON. MYSTERY.
A Farmer and His Household Suf-
fer From Poison.
RECENTLY RETURNED WITH A BRIDE.
No Reason Why 1t Should Have Been
Done Maliciously-TheF Farmer and His
Wife and Two OF Three Others
Dangerously Sick.

BELLEYILLE, Kan, Set 9.-In the
farm house of George Gregg, wealthy
agriculturist living near here, lie eight
persons sick unto death from the effects
of poison administered to them in some
way at present unknown. Whether it
was the result of an accident or was a
deliberate attempt to murder an entire
family may never be known, but GER
tain it is, that at the present time no
one is seriously suspected of the crime,
if crime it really was. There are many,
however, who are suspicious, and there
may be sensational developments later.
Saturday Mr.. Gregg, who had been a
widower until recently for some years,
returned from Iowa, whether he had
gone for his second wife, most estima-
bic young lady. Accompanying the
couple was young lady relative of the
bride. Mr.. Gregg decided to give din
ner Sunday in honor of his bride and
her relative and invited Ira Jackson, a
neighbor and his most intimate friend,
to partake of his hospitality.
Gathered about the table Sunday
shortly afternoon were Mr.. and Mrs.
Gregg, Ira Johnson, the young lady
relative and the three sons of Gregg by
his former marriage-Hal, aged 20; Ed
ward, aged IS. and Simon, aged IL. In
addition TO these there was a woman
house servant who prepared the we'd
ding dinner, if such it may be called.
Before any one had finished the meal,
first one and then another was taken
violently i'll and several fell uncon-
scious to the floor, while all the others,
the servant included, became helpless
in a very short time.
A neighbor who CHANGED TO visit the
house for the purpose of paying his re-
spects to the bride found all the family
suffering agonies and at once rushed
post haste for physicians. When these
arrived everything possible was done
for the stricken ones
The young men are now pronounced
virtually out of danger, but Mr.. and
Mrs. Gregg are expected to die at any
time, having been given up by the ply
sicians- johnson and the servant and
the young lady are still critical and
since Sunday have been suffering indie
scribable agony.
The nature of the poison is not
known as yet-at least the physicians
in attendance refuse TO express auy
opinions for publication The authori-
ties, however, may take a hand and
there may be startling developments
Mr.. Gregg and family are highly re-
spected in the community and it is
hardly probable that the poisoning was
done maliciously with criminal intent.
but it is possible, and there are people
who are already surmising that such
may be the case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
PREPARING FOR THE FAIR.
The Exhibition Will Be the Best in
Central Kansas.

Those who go out to the fair grounds
find everything in active preparation
for the big races to be held Sept. q to
25. The near approach of the date has
compelled quick work and now work
men are employed every possible
moment to push work. A large build
ing, 20 by 100 feet, is being erected east
of the grand stand for the main hall,
to be used for the fine arts display.
Sheds are being put up for fine horses,
cattle, sheep, etc, an abundance OF
room being given for all who wish to
make display. A new well is being
put down and everything arranged for
the convenience and comfort Of both
exhibitors aud visitors.
The biggest event in an amusement
line will be the three balloon ascen-
sions. Prof. Driscoll, of Kansas City,
has been engaged to make three aerial
flights, with parachute descents.
These will occur at II o'clock OH the
specified days and will attract thou
sands of visitors.
The State tennis tournament, ball
games, bicycle races and addresses by
prominent speakers will all be attrac-
we and no limit to the pleasure to be
enjoyed can be placed.
In addition to all, the inter state
race meeting will alone be worth cross
ing half state to see. The entries
for the races are already in excess Of
previous meetings and are larger than
the famous Independence, Iowa, races.
Everybody who likes to see good races
should take in this portion of the fair.
With $4,000 in the speed ring and
$4,000 in fair premiums, every dollar To
be paid in full, there should be big
crowd and good exhibition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
6be Ataeftor.
ABOUT PEOPLE.

J.L. Kirby, Of Industry and A. ID.
Kirby of Omaha, were at the Pacific.
&c. Grower, one of Hopes leading
business men, was in town on court
business.
L. Hilton and wife left at noon for
a visit with their children in central
Missouri.
Angus McMaster came home last
night from Canada where he has been
visiting.
F.E. Nottorf, of Hope, candidate
for the republican nomination for
county clerk, is in the city.
Mrs. NJ. II. Bert and her sister, Mrs.
d. Shirk, left at noon for visit to
Chambersberg, Pa. They will be join
ed at Topeka by another sister, Mrs.
Sclichter. They go 10 the bedside of
their mother who is not expected to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

"A marriage license was granted
Michael Kildear and Addie Eichelber-
ger.
The Concordia girls have organized
a foot ball team. Every member is a
kicker.
The bishop of this diocese of the
|atholic church is expected here on the
= Goth inst.
Farmers are rushing the blowing.
They want to put in big acreage of
wheat and will do it, too.
There will be no one big day at the
fair but every day will be banner day.
Come and stay it through.
The base ball game with Salina is
not coming off. Salina has not felt
well enough to play ball this season.
Kansas City, Kansas, Gazette:
Dickinson county surTenders the belt
to Brown. The former had 81 alliance
candidates for some half dozen offices,
while Brown comes up with III dOdg-
ing the call. The chase of the Office
after the man has had wonderful
exemplificatiOn in alliance politics.
Crops on many farms have gone to
waste because this class OF refOrmers
have been afraid of being struck in
the field.
With the butter, egg and chicken
money she makes, an Atchison county
woman buys all the groceries and dry
goods for the family and makes all the
improvements about the house. The
equal suffragists should try to find out
what her husband does with the money
he Makes AtchisOn Globe.
That is easily answered. He does
not make any. He is out lecturing for
the peoples party or is discussing the
land and sub-tTeasUry schemes on the
street corners.
The local agent of a leading in
vestment company states that his
agency sent out over S42, 900 which was
collected from mortgages and interest
during August. Farmers are daily
coming in and lifting the mortgages on
their farms. August is considered the
poorest month in the year for collec-
tions. The gentleman says that over
one-half of the mortgages falling due
are being paid off. This speaks for
itself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
PUSHING BUSINESS.
Finley & Brewer Making Rapid
Strides Forward.

Strides Forward.
Among The business houses of town
none is doing more satisfactory bust
ness bothHfOT its patrons and itself
than the grocery and dry goods firm of
Finley s. Brewer. The gentlemen who
are members of the firm are true
rustlers and their long business exper-
fence has enabled them to give the
people exactly what they want. Fer
the fall and winter trade they have
bought large invoices of the latest
styles in dry goods of all descriptions
and n" one can fail to be satisfied.
Their carpet line has also been re-
plenished with new designs and there
is nothing in that department that
they cannot show. 1t is generally
acknowledged, too, that patrons of this
firm get exactly what they buy and ask
for. No old goods on hand.
Especial attention is given by the
firm to their country trade, butter and
eggs being particularly desired. They
have contracts for large shipments of
eggs and will pay cash or trade for
every dozen brought them and always
the highest prices. They take pride
in giving their patrons high prices and
want all the eggs and butter produced
in the county. 1t will pay you to see
them. Their grocery stock is CON-
plete.
We take pleasure in commencing
this firm to our readers as its business
methods are such as eDtitle it to praise
There is always an earnest effort to
meet the peoples wants and every
thing in stock is up to the times in
quality and design. Before selling
your produce or buying your fall and
winter dry goods or groceries, see
them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
The Famous Shenandoah Valley.

In order to accommodate persons
who wish to examine West Virginia,
Maryland and the famous Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia, arrangements have
been made to run excursions on Sept
ember 18th and 29th to points in the
Shenandoah from Chicago, ILL.,, and all
points on the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road west of the Ohio river and from
Cincinnati and intermediate points on
the baltimore 4 Ohio Southwestern
railroad and Ohio & Mississippi rail-
way. Rate one limited fare for the
round trip. From Chicago to Win
chester, MiddletOwn, Woodstock,
Harrisonburg and Staunton, Va,
S17.26, and from Cincinnati $3.50.
To Lexington, Va, from Chicago,
$500 and from Cincinnati $3.50.
Tickets will be good for 80 days and to
stop off east of the Ohio river. Fur
ther information may be obtained
from o. p. MeCarty, G. ?. A. B. s. O..
s. W. R. R., and w. B. Shattuc, G. P.
A. o. & NJ, r'y, Cincinnati, o.; :. S.
Allen, A. G. z. A. B. s. D. r. r. THE
Rookery" building Chicago or any
ticket agent of the above named roads.
Those seeking desirable homes
should not fail to take advantage of
this exceptional opportunity to visit
the upper southern states which are
now attracting the attention of people
in all sections of the United States.
Publications, maps, etc., will be
forwarded free by n. Y. Richards,
Land and Immigration agent, b. & o.
R. R., Baltimore, Md. ZOE 1t&e
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
Shifting Soil.
[Real Estate transfers reported by Georg,
Merrill, ab5tract-r.
GRANGER.

IReal Estate transfers reported oy George
Merrill, abstractrrl
A FrOunell and wife to w Sherrad-
cen, land in Noble, SI25.
Co Clerk Bert To W Sherradden,
same, S4.67.
r r Miner and husband to NJ Jen-
nings, land in Center, $1,000.
r Riley and wife to w d and NJ Z
Carr, lot in Hope, $500.
+ A White ane wife TO J F Leary,
lot in Abilene, 81.
j R Burton and wife to J f Leary,
lot in Abilene, 81.
Z G Hawk and wife to same, lot in
Abilene, 81.
L S Hallam ard wife to same, lot III
Abilene S25.
Kruger & Thompson to same lots in
Abilene, 81.
T Kirby and wife to same, lots in
Abilene, 81.
Sisters of Charity to same, lots in
Abilene, $3.50.
JF Leary to Sisters of Charity, lots
in Abilene, $1,000.
j F Leary to G Kruger, lots in Ali
lene, $3.50.
JF Leary to Ulrich Bros, lots III
Abilene, 1850.
c Human to 7 W Pelham, lots in
Abilene, SO, 400.
d w NALL (sheriff) to E NJ Posey. lot
in Abilene, 1900.
II Thayer and wife to G. Thayer.
land in LincOn twp, $4,000.
NJ Kirsch to E Kirsch, lots in Abb
lene, $4,000.
G Barrett and husband to G F Akin,
lots in Herington, 81 600.
c Krisher and wife to A L Rabebk.
lot in Abilene, $3.50.
G z BoynlOn and wife to j w Magill
& Co, lot in Abilene, $3.50.
b DeIIuy to H g d Kerr, lot in Abb
lene, ST 900.
WI Herbst to f WEIGH, land il
Lyon Twp, 81, 500.
J B GOOde to 4 L Pierce, land in
Lyon twp. $40.
w Miller and wife to ] NJ Sexton,
land in Grant twp, 81 900.
r June and wife to w @ June, land
in Holland, $1,000.
S J Mcclure and wife to u Dough.
erty, land in Newbern twp, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
OFFICER EXONERATEO.
No Blame For Dispatching Desperate
Intending Murder,

No Blame For Dispatching n Desperate
Intending Murder,
FAYETTE, Mo, Sept 9.-Last night
Bill Rohr, a desperate. character who
had been drinking all day brutally
treated his wife who sought protection
from the police. A warrant was issued
for Rohr's arrest, but Us soon as he was
confronted by Marshal ]. b. Diclxerson
and his deputies he began cursing them
and, noticing their hesitation, defed
them.
All efforts at Persuasion proving
futile Dickerson advanced on the des-
perado with view to taking him bodily
when ROhr seized him and leveled a
revolver at his head Pushing the dead
ly weapon off Dickerson fred three
shots into the body of his antagonist
At the coroner's inquest q verdict of
justifable hcmicide was returnediu be-
half of Dickerson, who was also excuI-
pated at preliminary trial before the
justice.
Not long ago ROhrs daughter shot
her lovers mother and then killed her.
self
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
WIFE MURDER.
Gustave Berger Kills His wife and Com.
mits Suicide at Topeka.

mits Suicide at Topeka.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept 9.-Gustave
Berger, a German, shot his wife, Johan-
ma, in the back as she fed to escape his
wrath yesterday, and then, placing
the revolver to his head, killed himself.
Death to both was instantaneous The
tragedy occurred between and s
o'clock in fve-room cottage in Metz
gers addition on the banks Of the Shun-
ganunga-
Berger was a German count, 46 years
of age. His wife was 20. She was re-
markably pretty. She came to this
country ten years ago to marry the man
who murdered her this morning.
The quarrel occurred at the break
fast table, and, from the best evidence
obtainable, grew out of a request of
the wife for dollar to buy her eldest
son pair of trousers
There are three children, Richard,
aged s, Gustave, aged 8, and Paul, aged
4. Their story, with that of neigh
Dor of whom Mrs. Berger made a con-
fdante, explains the mystery. The
family had Just sat down to a break
and coffee when a quarrel, which be-
gan Saturday afternoon, was renewed
Berger had been paid s12 by one of
his tenants and his wife had asked him
for some money. He upbraided her for
her extravaganza and the two had a
bitter quarrel Yesterday Mrs. Berger
went to the home of Mrs Eckerman, a
neighbor, and told her of her husbands
frenzy.
Just what was said at the breakfast
table this morning will never be known.
The children testified that the break
fast was over, but the table spoke for
itself. The coffee had been poured
into the cups, but had not been
touched Not a plate had been
soiled. Berger must have arisen from
the table before any member of the
family had an opportunity to eat He
knocked his wife down and began to
beat her in the face She escaped from
him and ran out at the front door,
when he ran to his bedroom, and seiz-
ing bulldog 44-caliber revolver, shot
her Just below the left shoulder. She
fell on the front step and the murderer
shot himself in the forehead in the
front door.
An inquest was held over the two
bodies and a verdict returned in &C
cordance with the facts as here given.
A garrulous old German woman at
tempted to show that RerRer was jeal-
GUS of his wife, but her statement was
not eorroborated by any other evidence
obtaiuable
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
Agents and Hunters.
ditor of THE REFLECTOR

To the Editor of THE REFLECTOR
NEwBERN TWP, Sept. This sec
ton has been subject to raids and
TRADES by agents Of various kinds dur
ing the last few weeks. Itappears to me
that it would make their calls a little
shorter if they would present their
claims and say nothing about the faults
and defects of their opponents. A
farmer in the hay field, with from three
to six hands, all in A rush to finish a
rick before quitting time, does nc.
enjoy fruit tree agents TRADE upon
some other agent or nursery. Neither
does he relish the same kind Of hash
from an insurance agent while those
six hands are waiting during The bore
ing process which sometimes lasts an
hour or more.
Farmers have rights whether they
are recognized by everybody or not.
Some of I'VE city gents are in the
habit of disregarding the rights and
privileges of the farmers until forbeaI-
ance is no longer virtue. They vic
late the game law, the Sunday law and
are guilty of trespassing. They come
IN at one side of the field, usually
where there is a gate, drive through
our premises, over our growing crops
and go out at the opposite side where
there is no gate. They break off
post, mash the fence down and drive
over as though they owned all creation.
Now, Mr.. Editor, farmers, as a rule,
have large stock of patience. Who
that are living in the city would keep
cool if some of us from the country, in
order to have little fun and recrea-
ton, would mash their fence down and
drive over their grounds and Shrubbery?
The plain stubborn facts are these:
The man who wants to hunt on a mans
enclosure should ask for such privilege
and not slip in the back way and try 10
keep from being sten.
GRANGER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
Navarro Nuggets.
.cial REFLECTOR Correspondence.

Speclal REFLECTOR correspondence.
Navarro, Sept. S.-A thorough
soaking rain fell last night and this
morning; enough, we think, to make
reasonable blowing.
A large delegation from around here
attended the reunion at Hope Friday.
The Kansas Grain 6 Live Stock
company have put scales and box to
unload grain into, near the depot.
Stuart Seeds is rebuilding his barn
that was destroyed by fire short time
ago.
Mrs. 1. D. Swarthout and Mrs. NJ.
B. Winbott, of Tracy, Mo, are visiting
at the home of Mrs. Qenigg, who is a
daughter of Mrs. Winbott.
Feed is getting pretty short in the
pastures and farmers will commence
feeding mich COWS soon, as allreport a
shrinksge in milk.
School commenced at the Abbey
Monday with Mr.. Wagner as teacher.
Edward Caskey had colt die Sun
day with a peculiar disease that
resembled diptheria, the tongue and
throat swelling and very thickly coated.
There are other young colts reported
sick bat do not. know the nature of
their sickness.
Vino. Mckengis lost fine young
horse and a cart at Hope Friday He
tied the horse in the street and went
to get his supper; when he came back
the horse was gone and at this writing
be has not been able to find any trace
Of It,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
IN THE COURT ROOM.
District Court Begins Its Grind of
Business in Earnest.

District Court Begins Its Grind of
Business in Earnest.
The business of the fall term Of
court opened in earnest this morning,
Judge Nicholson and Stenographer
Jones being on hand and a full corps
Of lawyers occupying seats inside the
railing. Although the wind whistled
sngrily through the corridors it did
not prevent there being also a good
attendance of onlookers and every seat
In the court room seemed filled.
The jury was called at a. m, and
w. c. Bear, W. Ii. C. Ginger, G. a.
Hodge, D. p. Lands, Thos. Perkins,
C.B. Harrison and VIM. Ksndt were
discharged.
The case of State VS.. William
Brussow, a charge of rape, was called.
Counsel for defendent presented two
motions to qussh information. Both
were denied. This afternoon the case
is on trial.
The cases Of Chapman VS.. Coverdill
and Callahan were dismissed at cost of
plaintiff.
The case Of state VS.. Brusson is still
on trial in the district court. The
state rested at IL O'Clock and the
defense is making its cause. C.. E.
Smith, of Sslina, is acting as stem
ographer in NJ. N, Jones' place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
Fire at Cottonwood Tails.

STRONG CITY, Kan, Sept. "A disas-
trous fire broke out in Cottonwood
Falls Monday evening about IL o'clock
in large frame barn owned by Judge
Hardesty, No. 2211 South Nineteenth
street. in the frame portion of the
city. The fire spread to a number of
adjoining buildings and was soon be-
yond the control Of the Cottonwood
Falls fire department Strong City was
telegraphed to for aid and the depart
ment of the latter city was promptly on
the road, reaching Cottonwood Falls
within ten minutes of the time the start
was made. The flames were soon
placed under control with loss of
about $40. 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-10
Chapman and the High School
.cial REFLECTOR CORRESPONDENCE.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
CHAPMAN. Sept. s.-The little child
of D. E. Conner, that was accidentally
cut with a pairing knife last week, is
improving rapidly.
A telegam from the Atchison county
high school announces 1O1 students the
irst day.
The cobweb social at the Congrega-
tional church Friday evening was very
well attended, 1t was given by The
/. p. S. G. Z.
The 7. NJ. G. A. held a reception for
the young men in the basement of the
high school building Saturday evening.
A very enjoyable evening was spent.
The city schools opened yesterday
with over 120 pupils present.