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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
VARYING AMBITIONS.
An Example of Their Work in Cen
tral Kansas Loans,


Judge G.. F. Little, of junction City,
is frequent Abilene visitor, represent
ing a prominent insurance company.
The judge not only writes insurance brt
loans money for the company. Last
week he sold three farms upon which
the company held mortgages. One
farm upon which 81 800 was loaned
was sold for $500. This piece was
bought by a farmer occupying the
adjoining quarter, with money made
off grain and cattle in the same section
of land. The question arises, what
political party, or what system of gov
ernment finances, could be made TO
apply equally between two men on
adjoining tracts, when one loses and
the other makes enough to take in his
land? A second loan was $4,000 on
800 acres of land. This was divided
into two quarter sections, and each
sold for $500. A third piece of land
had a mortgage of 1000 and it was
sold for $3.50. The farmer who
bought the place adjoining him offered
to pay $1,000 down instead of 81 ,OOO,
IL the interest could be reduced from Z
10 5 per cent. Foreclosures were not
had in these instances until the third
coupon had defaulted. And yet there
are calamity howlers in the neighbOr-
hood OF these three farms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
THREATENS TO PROSECUTE.
Gen. sturm After the Author of Recent
Slanders.


SANDERS.
WASHINGTON, June 3O.-Gen. Sturm,
who was in the City of Mexico, when
Mr.. William Henderson, of Indianap-
oils, published his statements about
reported bribery of Mexican officials in
the case of Sturm's claim against the
Mexican government grounded on in
formation received from. Sturm, wrote
a letter to President Diaz on the 25th
instant, which has been telegraphed to
the Mexican legation in Wash
ington. In that letter Gen.
Sturm says that Mr.. Henderson's state
ments are slanderous; that he (Sturm)
gave up to his creditors The greater por-
ton of the money he received from
Mexico, and instead of pacifying them
and being let alone, they prosecuted
him and wished to ruin him and to de-
prive him of the good will of the Mexi-
can government: that he would leave
the City of Mexico on that day (the
25th) for indianapolis, Ind, to prose-
cute criminally Mr. Henderson and try
to have him duly punished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Severe Storm in Two states.

DILsBoRo, Ind, June S0-The sever
est wind and rain storm ever known
here occurred about o'clock Mon
day. Trees were uprooted and
streets flooded until impossible
From other sources it Is known
that local storms Of wind, hail and rain
passed over different portions of south
eastern Indiana and into Kentucky yes
terday afternoon. Great damage was
done to wheat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
AT EARLY MORN.
Marriage of Mr.. J. h. Niesley and
Miss Mary Hoisington.

| MISS mary nO1S4uS SOA'
Old Sol must have known that this
was morn for brides for he has never
shone more brightly. Not cloud was
in sight and the sky was fitting en-
blem of the character of those whose
nuptials were to be celebrated. Early,
very early, bright faced maidens, with
beaming escorts, all gaily attired, came
forth from their homes and forty of
them assembled at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. George Hoisington to witness
the marriage of their daughter, Mary,
to Mr.. J. Howard Niesley. The cere-
mony was performed at s O'Clock
beneath a horseshoe of white roses
presented by the board of education,
by Rev. w. L. Seabrook, of the Luth-
eran church, the bride being attired in
white albatross with Marechal Neil
roses. An elegant breakfast was
tastefully served after which the gay
company escorted the welded ones to
the Rock Island depot where, in a
shower of rice, they took the train for
the mountains of COloradC-a place
mete for the honeymoon of gods.
Never has a groom won sweeter wife
nor bride truer husband and never has
bride gone forth from this city with
more sincere best wishes nor groom
with more heartfelt congratulations.
Mrs. Niesley has lived in Abilene
nearly all her days and she is one in
whose worthy life the people of this city
take special pride. For three years
she was Il teacher in our public schools
and since 1887, excepting one year
spent at the New England COnserva-
tory of Music, she has led the choir at
the Lutheran church and her rich,
sweet, contraltO voice has lent a special
charm to the services of that sanctuary.
Mr.. Niesley has been a principal in
our schools for two years past and will
preside over the central building the
coming term at an advanced salary, a
worthy tribute for the good work he
has done. He is one of tie leading
educators of the county and an hOnOred
citizen.
The presents were numerous, elegant
and appropriate and one of them was
so unique that we cannot refrain from
describing it. When hath a bride of
Abilene been the recipient of an
original epithalamjum-a marriage
hymn of good wishes? 1t was deli
cate scroll of silver en- which the fol-
lowing original rondeau written by Mr..
7. E. Dewey was engraved by Jaccard,
Of Kansas City:
EPITHALAMIUM.
May Joy be thine, o happy bride,
In all thy yearsl May it abide
Throughout thy welded life with thee,
Az, more, through all eternity,
At early morn, at eventide!
May he who Journeys at thy side
Prove tender, kind and true, when tried,
And ever let his heart-wish be,
"May joy be thinel"
And when at last at life's low tido
Thy barque hath come, oh, glorified
May be thy soul! And then may He
Whose praises thou hast sung for ne,
This greeting to thy heart conadc,
'Mayjoy be thine!"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Advertised Letters.

The following is list Of unclaimed
letters remaining id the Abilene post
Office for the week ending June so,
1891. Have your mail addressed to
street and number, and it will be
promptly delivered.
Not, Mrs Tel; Peck, Mrs
Russell, Mrs NJ NJ Write, Mrs Jane
BOOK, Abraham Barden, Collie
Coll ms, John c MytrS, Joe
Schell, q. NJ. Adams, J.s
Sterling, Mrs w TW
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
n! B.-Under the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent (1c) will
be charged for all advertised. letters.
d. r. GORDEN; Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
MangIed and Crushed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, June SO.-Timothy
S. Murphy, fireman in the employ Of
the Kansas City Belt Line Railway
Co, was run over and killed yesterday
afternoon at the Twenty-fourth street
crossing of the Fort Scott railway, by
engine No. ), belonging to the Belt
Line Co. ]. B. Williams was the engi-
neer in charge of the engine at the
time. Murphy's body was badly
mangled and crushed His parents re-
side inIllinois.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
MRS. Wooc's LETTER.
To be Followed BY Others Attempting 70
Prove = Conspiracy.

To De Followed BY Others Attempting 20
Prove = Conspiracy.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 30.-The charges
made in the letter written to local pa
per by Mrs Sam Wood will be followed
by others to the peoples party papers,
attempting to prove conspiracy to
murder Wood A long letter has been
prepared by A. NJ. Mackey, the law
partner of Col Wood, reviewing in de-
tail the troubles in Stevens county and
attempting to show that the courts
have always upheld the Hugoton crowd
whether right or wrong. These charges
have had most irritating effect and
have greatly complicated the situation.
nIpdte Rotkin Ras .expected IN town
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Suspected Poisoning.

LONDON, June 3O-Considerable GU
riosity has been awakened by the fact
that under an order from Home Secre-
tary Matthews, the remains Of the caPi-
talist and speculator McHenry were
exhumed and a post mOrtem held
June 20. The stomach was retained
and the remainder of the body buried
again. 1t is thought suspicion was
aroused that McHenry had been muir
dered- The only apparent reason for
suspecting crime is on account Of his
connection with the Erie litigation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
a Barn Burned

The barn of John Lexrow in Hayes
township was struck by lightning on
Saturday and burned to the ground,
including all the implements, hay etc.,
contained. 1t was insured for $500
but the loss is greater.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Chautauuua Assemblies.

Beatrice. June % to guly 9Th; Crete, June
SOth to July lOth; and Fremont, June %
July 9th The Union P cite viii sell tickets
at an open rate Of one fne for the round
tip. See 70 nearest Union Pacific Agent.
the Chautauqua Assembly at Topeka will
PACING viii sell tickets st tire open rate Of
one Iare Tor the round trip from points ia
hansas- Tickets good to return until July
5th. See your nearest Union Pacific Agent.
H-Io
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
William at Hamburg,

HAMBURG, June SO.-Emperor Will
liam, accompanied by the empress and
Prince and Princess Henry, of Prussia,
has arrived here. The imperial party
was received by Gen. Count Won VALID
ersee and the municipal and military
autbor;;i;i,;>s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

The civil war is considered as be-
ginning July 9, 1881, when the Star Of
the West, bearing the United States
flag. was fl ed upon from Norris island,
S. c., and terminating August IS, 1896,
the date of the presidents final procIa-
nation that all hostilities had ceased.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
A Doubting Thomas.

Teacher-With the exception of the
animals Noah took with him into the
ark, every living creature perished in
the flood.
Doubtful Tommy-The fishes, too?-
Texas Siftings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Stealing n Check.

WICHITA, Kan, June 30.-Charles
Lease, the sixteen-ycar-old son of Mrs.
NJ E. Lease, who is at present address
ing alliance gatherings in different
parts of the country, was arrested on a
charge of stealing a check and gold
watch, the property of an insurance
man named II. E. Corn. The property
was taken from the pocket of Corn's
coat, hanging in the latter's office. An
Endorsement was forged to the check
and It was cashed by a youngster who
says he got dime from young Lease
for his trouble. Lease, who is stu
den: in the county attorneys law Office,
has been enee before charged with
stealing, but was let off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
DEADLOCK BROKEN.
THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS A
SUPERINTENDENT.

". ". Reed, of Solomon City, Chosen
on the 216th Ballot as the Head of
Our Schools Moulton's Resig-
nation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
A Funeral Subject.

THE editor of the Kazoo has request
ed me to undertake some humorous
work for his paper"
Made you an undertaken, has he?
That's quite an appropriate word to use
in connection with your humor Life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
KILLED by ELECTRICITY.

DEs MONIES, Ia, June 30.-W. Ben
nett, a railroad brakeman, was in
stantly killed here this morning by
electricity While passing through an
an alley he touched guy wire, which
was crossed with an electric light wire,
and received the full charge OF an alter
mating current He leaves a wife and
two children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

The deadlock in which the board Of
education of the city has been for two
months was broken last night and w
W. Reed, of Solomon City, was elected
as superintendent of the city schools
for the ensuing year.
There were present at the adjourned
meeting of the board Messrs. Malott
Dewey, Paul, StOddard, Lightner
Hendricks and Merrill. Those absent
were Davidson, Close and Lands.
The board having been called to order
q number of petitions containing sew
eral hundred names praying for Supt
MOulton's retention were presented
and placed on file. Balloting then
commenced and y ballots were taken
with varying results. Mr.. MOultOn
held four votes throughout and the
others were either blank OF scattering.
At this point, when the 2l4th ballot
was reached, the following letter was
read by the clerk of the board:
To the Board of Education:
Fully appreciating the difficulties
under which you are IabOring and be-
ing desirOus of seeing the present
strife close, l hereby request that l be
no longer considered a candidate and
that all ballOting for me stop. 10
those who have supported me | feel
very thankful. 1t is my wish that the
school prosper.
Respectfully,
w. D. MOULTON.
Mr.. MOulton's friends had stood
faithfully by him throughout the fight
but it had become evident that he could
not be reelected and the good of the
schools demanded that there be
a selection Of a superintendent.
His manly letter of decliua.ion was re-
ceived with regret by his friends.
When the next ballot was taken the
four MOulton men, Dewey, Malott,
StOddard and Paul, voted for w. w.
Reed of Solomon, the first time his
name had been mentioned. The others
voted blank but on the next ballot, the
217th, the vote was unanimous for Mr..
Reed and he was declared elected. On
motion his salary was fixed at 81 200.
w. W. Reed, the new superinten-
dent, is young man of energy and
ability. He is "a years of age and has
lived in Kansas % Of them, residing
until two years ago at Hutchinson.
He graduated at the Slate Normal
school in the class of 1889 and has for
the past two years neen principal of
the Solomon schools. He is a InPmber
of the Baptist church, has a wife and
little son and is a cOmpaniorable, gen.
ial gentleman aud a hard working
student. We believe that lie will keep
Abilene's schools up 10 their present
high standard. lie should have the
hearty support and cooperation of
every patron.
The other teachers elected at pre-
viOuS meeting have all accepted the
positions offered them with the exc2p-
tiun of Miss Myrta Wick, so that the
teaching force is complete with the
exception OF four or five places.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Tempora NIatantur.

Mr.. oldgrad (class of '6O)-Ah, this is
our class picture. All, old boy, we were
younger then than we are now.
Mr.. DeGree-Yes, and knew a great
deal more.-Jury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June SO.-Re-
turns from the celebration of St Johns
day, the Mexican feast day, are coming
in slowly. Up to date five men have
been killed in this section. Augustine
Hernandez, a fiery son of Old Mexico,
who was celebrating with his friends
at Atascosa creek, thirty miles from
San Antonio, when Jesus Vasquez, ac-
companied by a stranger, Hernandez
offered to fight the stranger.
Vasouez replied that he did all
the fighting for his companions
and Hernandez and Vasquez began q
mill Vasquez had much the best OF it,
when Hernandez drew a revolver and
struck Vasquez on the head. The lat
ter drew his knife and killed his oppo-
nent. He fed and was pursued and has
not been seen and there is no doubt
that the friends of the dead Hernandez
l-f11ad him
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

Go 10 the double deck store for
good shoes cheap, McInerney's shoe
store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

A full line of mems fine shoes all
weights for little money at McIner-
ney's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
KILLED BY a Cable Train.

ST. LOUIS, June 30-August Weis,
aged II, in trying to board a car of the
Citizens Railway Co, fell between the
grip and the coach The cars passed
over him. His legs were nearly cut off
and his head was crushed badly. He
died almost instantly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

Gov. Boies has asked for aid for the
saaegeEa by foods q 2heTGks
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

Bevering's coffee warehouse, Balti-
more, Md, has been destroyed by fire
Loss, S125, 200.
CLEVELAND, O., June STA heavy
rain and hailstorm passed over Cham
paign, Richlani and Licking counties,
o., yesterday, doing great damage to
the wheat crop. which was ready for
harvest Oats and hay were also dam
aged The rainfall was heavy, aud at
Mansfield tie streets were flooded to a
depth of several inches and much dam
age done - r.ve.a sats.
The s;-.'5c OF lougshoremen at Chica-
60 has s2rsaI until it includes 500 men
The only liae not involved is that Of
Leopold & Austrian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-25
HARD NAMEAr CALLED
Ia the Now Hampahite House Ysstsr-
day when 0alIingsr Replied to the
Monitors Charges.

CoScoRp. N. IL, Feb. 24.-Nearly the
entire afternoon session Of the House was
occupied by L. S. Senator elect Gsilinger
Of Concord aud II. w. Greene Of Hopkin.
ton in replying, under the question OF per-
sonai privileges, to the allegations made by
Cnited States Senator William f. Chsnd.
Ter in the editorial columns of his paper,
Concord Monitor, that these gentlemen and
other Republicans hsd entered into series
Of bargains with Hon. Frank Jones, Hon
c. A. Sinclair and other influential Demo-
Gratis inimicsl to the interests Of the Re
pubicans of this state.
Each gentleman replied at great length,
denying plainly and unequivocslly every
one of the alleged bargains. CALM gers
remarks were characterized by moderation
and dignity. Greene at tines became very
animated and during these periods applied
the epithets Of "cur," coward" and las
ssssin of character to Senator Chandler
While Gallinger had the floor he appealed
to Sulloway of Manchester to state whether
Senator Chambers allegation was tue,
that he (Gallinger) was responsible for the
malignant attacks made upon him (Chsnd-
ler) in the Republican senatorial caucus of
81. SuIloEay, who was then member, said
Gallipger was not SO responsible, and
Senator Chandler was an unmiigated liar.
P.!lsbury of Derry Republican offered
the following: Resolved, that this House
read with unmeasurabie surprise and in
dignatioD, in The columns Of the Monitor, a
newspaper of an extensive circulation,
whose chief owner is Hon. William T.
Chandler. Senator of the United States
from this Commonwealth, charges Of most
offensive character against certain promin-
ent members of this body who have been
especially bonored by rs and by the people
of he State; charges which, if true, would
iniict lasting disgrace upon this
body, irrespective of party, and leave q
sssin upon The fair name Of our State.
We there fore feel called upon to charsc-
terize the ut.erances of said paper of the
Is inst. above referred to, as either in
ventlons Of malice or maniscai raving Of
one whose reason seems de,hroned. II is,
therefore, the sense of this house that Sem
aior William E. Chandler ought to tender
to this Legislature either an apology or &
full retr&ctlon Of the charges.
An2ell of Derry, republican. said: Be-
fore this resolution is submitted l should
like to know whether William E. Chandler
is sick, insane or diseased. l judge from
what has been ssid this afternoon that he is
insane, and If he 10 why notice such things:
On motion of Lyman Of Exeter the res
oluiion was tabled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-25
AN OBSTINATE SENATE.
Delaying Legislative Matters Ia Cou-
rocticue.

HARTFORD. Conn, Feb. Ex-Governor
Buckley sent to the Senate today message
renomins,ing o. K. Fyler insurance com
missioner, appointing W. Sidney Downes
Of Derby and Il. B. Chalker Of Saybrook
fish commissioners, T. r. Tfowbridge aud
George B. Martin, harbor commits sioners
of New Haven. The communication was
not received by the Senate.
Both houses met at o'clock today. The
Senate adopted and sent to the House a
reply to its Inquiry last week, whether the
Senate was intending to proceed to business.
The reply says there was no need OF
answering until occasion arises and says
the Senate is ready ''to discuss in confer.
ence any matter, proper to be considered in
such manner"
The House has not yet acted on the Ie-
ply. Governor Buckley today sent mes
sage to the House saying he sent to tn
Senate February 18Th. the denomination Of
Judge Loon1is to the Supreme Court, and
no scion has teen taken upon il by ths,
body. He also sent to the House the
denomination Of Judge Sanford of New
Haven, to the Superior Court. Bath nomi
nation WAS referred to the jlint standing
committee on executive nominations to BE-
raised. The House at 2l5 took a rsces,
ill tomorso~. Senate at 2 Is sdjourned
till t3mofror.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-25
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kENr's HILL.
The public meeticg Of the Literstl 0oc.
ETY. was held Friday evening 10 q lssss
audience, the members presenting Q IN
programme.--Th art exhibition on Mea.
day evening was highly enjoyed By u
many who were in attendance. Much q.
cellent work has been performed In ths VI
department this term.--School closee
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20.
Lincoln.
CEDAR GROVE.
The Bridge Academy closed SATURDAY.
with literary exercises and prize declans-
tions. A large number Of friends "a
acQuaintAnces assembled to listen 10 IL
contest which resulted - follows: FifH
prize in defamation, M. L. Bickford; &C.
ond, G. +. Bailey in recitation Let prlss,
b. NJ. Houdlette; I'd, Miss NJ. A. Blenn.-
The ice business 10 in . ilourshing condi.
ton in this vicinity.
Piscataquls.
BLANCHARD.
Piscataquis District Lodge of Good Ten
plars will meet with Harmony Lodge 4
Dover Tuesday, March 8, ls9l.-MHta
Gilman was kicked on the leg above he
knee by horse short time ago and 10 nos
able to do any work yet but 10 improving
slowly. 4 Stacy are Just done
planning clspboards. Of Maine 0lsts
Company have received new slate NV and
trimmer.
Waldo.
LIBERTY.
School in Distict No. z closed Friday
The selectmen were in session last week
settling town accounts. Town meeting
will be next Monday, March 2nd.-Cliftoa
Wing has soid his residence to GeoRes
Smith. 10 reported that I. d. Cram has
sold his mill to Frank Bennett, Will Ben.
nett. and Ike Bartlstt.-It has been sa
unusually good winter for shedding In THE
section. The mill yards all have . large
stock Of lumber. The tannery has about
twice a. much bark and wood % laa
winter which looks like . good years
business. Stevens who was badly
hurt while sliding ia gaining and considered
now out Of danger.--Free High School will
commence in this village Monday, March
"a, under the instruction Of Miss Alice
Davis, q graduate Of Buckspoft.-
Charlie Hurd, nine years old. was riding
alone Monday the horse became frightened,
running away and throwing the boy from
the sled, his head striking against tree 10.
i1iing him quite badly.