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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12
The Hero of Wounded Knee.

Written for THE REFLECTOR.
When the history of the battle OF
Wounded Knee shall be written, the
horo of that sharp, terrific struggle will
be not Captain Wallace, dying with a
tomahawk in his brain and five dead
Indians at his feet, not the gallant
Colonel Fnrsythe relieved from com.
mand by reason of unjust criticism,
not Lieutenant Casey shot in the back
by an Indian graduate of Carlisle, but
the real hero to whom shall be the
praise of saving the regiment was a
private with the Hotchkiss revolving
cannon.
When the fight commenced by the
Indians pulling their guns from be-
meath their blankets and opening fire,
their first volley was directed on the
battery in charge of the machine gun
and they succeeded in disabling nearly
every man and horse in the battery.
Then they rapidly retreated into
ravine where they were just out of
range of the machine gun and where
the bullets from it passed harmlessly
over them. The Springfield carbines
of the cavalry were no match for the
Winchesters of the Indians and the
redskins were rapidly getting the ad
vantage when Private Swartzel of the
battery, with every one of his compan-
ions in the battery lying dead or
wounded around him, saw that some
thing must be done and that quickly
to save the Seventh from a repetition
of the Custer massacre.
With the aid of one trooper and a
horse he quickly moved the gun to a
point from which he could rake the
center of the ravine in which the
Indians were collected. Amid a
shower of balls he sighted the gun and
turned it loose upon them. AT about
the third turn of the crank the firing
from the Indians ceased and they
seemed imbued with desire to get
further into the Bad Lands, but Pri-
vate SWartzel did not cease to turn the
crank until the ground within range OF
the gun was a mass of dirt, plowed up
and broken rocks and pieces of dead
Indians.
Private Swartzel came out of the
fight with 81 bullet holes through his
clothes but uninjured save for slight
scratch on one hand, and to his bravery
and GOODNESS must be given the praise
for saving bis regiment from disastrous
defeat.
Three hundred and two ''good In
dams" were buried on the field out OF
a little over 400 engaged. No such
proportionate loss has ever been re-
corded in the annals of modern warfare
in a battle in the open field. The
Light Brigade of Balaklava after
charging into the Russian battery left
two-thirds of their number on the field,
but a loss of nearly three-fourths in
killed is unparalleled.
This action was the first occasion Tor
a machine gun to be successfully used
in an open fight. 1t marks change in
modern warfare almost as great as did
that decisive conflict in Hampton
Roads between the Merrimac and Mon
itOr.
It emphasizes the fact that the war
fare of the future will be principally at
long range and with rapid fire guns;
also that the cavalry saber must be
thrown away and reyolvers substituted;
and that hereafter no leader viii dare
70 commit the error Of leading men 70
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

-AIbertus Vogt, of Dunnellon, Fla,
had gun stolen from him By two ne
groes he had in his employ. After they
had got some distance from the house
they attempted to manipulate the lock,
but not understanding its mysteries
the gun went of and shot one Of the
men In the ankle, filing it with buck.
shot. The report started Mr.. Vogt's
pack Of hounds, who surrounded the
wounded man and ran his companies
up tree. and they were captured
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

1t is little CALLING on the loyal Kan
san to see lot of "varmints" like Sam
Wood, P. P. Elder and John Brieden-
thai debating financial legislation
which is driving capital from the state
and running our credit abroad-but
there is nothing to do but grit our teeth
and wait for the speakers gavel to fall
for the last adjournment of the ses-
SiOn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

A humorous proposition, and yet one
that follows in The wake of proposed
legislation, was submitted to the United
States senate yesterday in the FORM of
petition. 1t urges the government
to receive potatoes and issue treasury
notes thereon at the rate of 81 bushel.
The petition has been referred to the
finance committee,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

It has come. We thought it would.
The house of representatives has passed
a bill which proposes to tax mort
cages and judgments. If the legisla-
ture keeps on Kansas men will not be
able to borrow half dollar TO get din
rar uitE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12
Secret Society Influences.

The people of this country are be-
ginning to realize the serious danger
to free institutions by placing the con-
troll Of the government in the hands of
a secret political organization. Repub-
lican papers have long sounded the
note OF warning.
The Kansas City Tines, a paper
which has done all it could to encour-
age and foster this political caDker in
Kansas, after witnessing the unbridled
tyranny of the political mountebanks
at Topeka who formulate" discuss
and ''agree upon" all political action
in "seDtry guarded sessions" Of secret
cSucuses, says: 1T is not untrue
that a secret society, controlled in SEN
try guarded sessions by leaders who
might be political mountebanks, be-
comes when it grssps great political
powers, a menace to that intangible
something in our institutions which is
part Of what we call freedom. 1t is
not deniable that legislation which is
formulated behind closed doors, dis
eassed in privacy, agreed upon by Sc
cret caucuses and thereafter passed
without serious open debate, by fore
ordained majority, may prove of char
acter rapidly sectarian, unwise and
hurtful. There is, therefore, enough in
the charge that legislation in Kansas
lies at the mercy of a secret society to
give reflection pause; to create the in
quiry how far may such methods of
control legitimately extend"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

The present term of court has not
been a brilliant success in criminal
matters from the standpoint of the
people though it has been a picnic for
the accused. But as we have remarked
before, the county pays the freight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

The reorganization of the Kansas
Farmers Insurance company in Abilene
will do much for the city. Every sub
stantial business. enterprise adds to a
city's standing and the new company,
abundantly wealthy and composed OF
citizens as it is, will be an
honor to the town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

The tendency to blame Mr.. Grams
ton for his handling of the oat-stealing
case in which the two defendants
escaped so easily is not just. We 90
not believe he made the move he did
on purpOse-he did the best he could.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

The Continent pertineutly asks,
"Why wouldn't it be good idea for
Senator PETER to cut off his beard and
have it woven into pair of socks for
the sockiess Jerry Simpson,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

Excerpt from the State Journals leg
islative report: "Mr. Sem said that
the minority report rested upon the
credibility of der most number OF
witnesses dot had been sworn dot tey
vas briped. Mr.. Heber was mixed up
NIT der sugar gombanies.'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

A Minnesota judge gave a woman
divorce the other day because her
husband after reading from the bible
at family prayers used to take the book
to pound her black and blue with. The
devil can use even the scriptures for
his purpose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

The Santa Fe is the subject Of more
rumors than anything else in creation
except the farmers alliance. The
road will have to hire a special rumOr-
denier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

A gentleman who pretends to know
says that of all the roOsters that crowed
at the poultry show not one emitted a
cock doc dle-doo for PETER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

1t is reported that Senator ingalls,
will deliver a great farewell speech in
the senate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

A cloture will take effect on both the
Kansas legislature and congress soon
they will adjourn in less than month
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12

an assault on earthworks which are de-
Tended by Hotchkiss, Calling or Maxim
machine gun. IL. Il. Ii.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-12
6Dt AtaettOr.
RICHARD WAKNe. Business Manager.

Entered for transmission through the uni
tee States Nails as second class matter, at the
poston3ce in Abilene, Dickinson county, Kan
Fas.t
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

n case that is for all PURPOSES rs good "a
solid gold, and warranted for 90 years. A
written guarantee accompanies each Watch.
Every part which Is subjected to constant
wear, such rs the ring, thumb piece, joint
plugs, hinges, etc, Is OF solid gold. The
works are especially recommended where
the most accurate time is required. This i
just the watch for doctors, lawyers, clergy
men, Post Commanders, and all others who
wish really iirsl-class article. As present
to the Commander of Your Post, il cannot
be excelled. IL Is so thin and convenient in
form that II will even make good and sat
istact0ry ladies' watch, and II is especially
recommended for school-teaehers and other
professional women on account OF its accu-
racy, which is equaled by no watch made
especially for ladies.
After Jan. / we Rre unable TO say what
the price viii be, and we reserve the right
TO withdraw this offer at any time. We will
send this watch by registered mail to any
of our subscribers for -. =. $50
The watches above are nil gentle-
mems size only.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
OUR PREMIUM LIST!
Given for Clubs and Single Sub
SCriberS.
AN UNEoUALED ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES.

which viii give all friends
II opportunity obtaining in offering
4 these splendid premiums s o rewar o
First
have things; have insisted
be able to
subscribers the advantage the possible
accepted cheaTade jewel aluminium gold
fire gilt which polished everything the list is of a
exactly a represented
and most
styles
expect every and will
send MS the club required and &c
subscribers subscribers to
year price paper, for
each subscriber accompany
Write all plainly Ponic County and State
Much trouble saved by emitting the County because there post
difficult tell
whether Nevada Nebraska Mississippi Minnesota example
ordering the number the article well
The best by PoOfice Money Order in which case may be
a ourris
Money Do
send than
envelope hands they fall
have
now audthe doesn not
premiums desire complete Iistand il will be TO
advantage have scBd postal card asking for it,
and il will Doc you Of charge.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, d. C.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
New EaItham Movement.
Offer No. 297.

A 5000 solid gold Watch cannot be bought
for $50, but THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
offers Watch under the above number that
has all the appearance aud most OF the
good qualities Of $500 Watch. You have
never seen a Watch like this, and your
jeweler has not either, although the works
are familiar 10 any jeweler, SO that in case
Of accident there would be no trouble in
getting it repaired. You must therefore
depend upon MS for the description of the
latest handsOmest, and best Watch made
by the great American Wallham Watch
Factory. Eime and money have been liter
ally squandered in bringing this particular
Watch TO perfection. The movement for
works. is made according to the celebrated
Waltham Riverside model, in which the two
nickel winding wheels are plainly seen
The case is the thinnest filled wateh-case
ever made. Remember, we mean that the
Watch when closed in the pocket is thin.
The lids Of the case are the usual thickness,
and form perfect protection for the move
ment IL will not take up much room in
the pocket This case is made of n plate Of
fine composition metal over which two
heavy sheets Of lax. gold are drawn, making
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
WA Is
ALMOST FREE.
To National Tribune
Subscribers Only.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has made n
contract for an immense number Of Watches,
and proposes 10 sell them for a short time
10 subscribers only at prices that will seem
incredible 10 those people who have knOwl-
edge Of Watches. The most wonderful part
OF this offer is thai, although we can get
hundreds Of different makes, we cOniine this
proposition TO those made at Waltham and
Elgin, which, as our readers well know, are
absolutely without rivals. They are I'M
questionably the best Watches in the world.
While we hope and expect to be able TO con-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Special Offer Ko. 6, Ladies' Size.

A genuine Waltham, with 7-jewel move
ment, compensation balance and safety
pinion, stem wind and set, in a rolled gold
plated case that will look like gold for a
long time, if proper care is used. Fully
engraved. A guaranteed timekeeper, hunt
ing case.
We offer this watch with THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE one year TO new subscribers or
renewals for $3.50
For sale ut Ills
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

tinue this offer indefinitely, yet II is possible
that since our profits are so small we may
feel obliged TO discontinue il without notice,
and we therefore advise our subscribers 10
order at once. Remember that we guarantee
each and every Watch TO be the latest and
best product Of the Waltham or Elgin fac
tories, whichever you may select. Our pre-
viOus offers still hold good, but it is for
your advantage TO order from this offer such
Watches as il contains. We want IL dis
tnctly understood that as this offer is pri-
marily for the benefit of veterans we want
them TO make as much as possible by selling
10 their friends, and rs soon ms it appears
that they have been supplied we expect to
withdraw the offer without notice.
We guarantee satisfaction in every case
Always state whether you wish n Waltham
or an Elgin, and give the number of our
offer
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
FALL NOVELTIES
STERLING SILVER.

We present below something in the way %
iewslTy &c is all solid sterling silver with genuine
imported stones d"iigIteIy tinted eEaUeis graceful
ira irgs and artistic forms uf the latest fashion. Ih~
aritirs have an been de iuei within the last z "
Wees- and fresh from the largest and most reliable
factories Of tie United states
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Cold Watch, $1,000.
Offer No. Or.

A mems size Waltham or Elgin gold-lilled,
open face, Watch, stem wind and set, seven
jewels, and all improvements; an accurate
time-piece, that looks just like 500 solid
gold Watch. The case is guaranteed 20 wear
ID years. Watch clubs and retail jewellers
have been selling this Watch for $50. Our
price by registered mail is only So 90
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Special Offer No. 8, Ladies' Size.

Same works rs in Special Offer No 6, but
in 14-carat gOld-filled hunting case,
guaranteed to wear 20 years. This is
beauty, and like the case in special offer No.
z, it is made by rolling two plates of solid
gold over n sheet of fine metal for the pur-
pose of stiffening the gold and making it
protect the works better.
We offer this Watch with THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE one year TO new subscribers or
renewals for $l665
For sale at 1890
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
LADIES' GOLD LACE PIN.

This neat design Of ladies' E
rolled gold lace pin il Of the best IL
ls-carat gold, rolled down over
composition metal, and will wear NJ
a lifetime; the cording around r.
tho bar, as may lie seen from the /SilHzM\
cut, lie Roman gold. In tho cen CI<Isga3A
ter Of the horseshoe are three @zcF III
diamond cut brilliants The cut uS[
is the exact size of pin. We will ~
send this as premium for club
Of only three subscribers aud 81 <zs3
rents additional. For sale at 6
7ents. ri
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Special Offer No. 7, Ladies' Size.

Same works as in Special Offer No. 6, but
i'm n gold-ffiled case guaranteed by the
makers to wear ID years, fully en-
graved, hunting case. This makes splendid
watch 10 present to anyone.
With THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE one year
to new subscribers or renewals for. Sl6O5
For sale at 1880
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Solid Gold Watch, $3.50.
Grand Special Offer No. 81.

A magnificent Watch, made by the United
States Watch Co. lWaltham), containing
Id jewels, compensation balance, safety
pinion, stem winding and setting appa-
Tatus, Broguet hair spring hardened and
tempered ia form, improved patent regu-
lator fully adjusted. The case is solid gold,
either hunting or open face, and a celebrated
Brooklyn Granger. Sent TO any subscriber
for S25 40
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Waltham or EIgln, $3.50.
Offer No. OF.

A men's-size Waltham or Elgin Watch,
containing seven jewels, compensation bal
ance and safety pinion, stem winding and
setting apparatus, and all the latest i'm
provements. The case is sold nickel-silver,
open face. and the crystal is made Of plate
glass so heavy as TO Withstand any strain.
The usual price of this Watch is $3.50 TO
$3.50 We send it TO subscribers by regis
tered mail for . IS so
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Full JeWe!ed Watch, $1,000.
Offer No. Of.

A genuine Waltham or Elgin 15-ieweled
Watch, containing all the great patents,
such as compensation balance, safety PIN
ion, stem winding and pendant setting APP
paraius, Breguet hair spring hardened and
tempered in form, patent regulator, etc,
fitted into a heavy nickel-silver case, open
face like that mentioned in Offer No. 81.
The works alone in this Watch usually sell
at from Sl2 10 SIS. We send it by regis
tered mail TO any subscriber for $40 90
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
No. 3O2.

Above IL reduced Tepres6 nar0n Of the most pleasing
table novelty going They male 81 AmCri an Ster-
ling, heavily PLACED with pure silver. The plate is
quAdTuple and viii last a iiiet me
One Is ioT pepper ana the other - Tor salt. They
filled through The cap. which UuscTeWs al the bottom.
aud the pepper and salt shaken out through the top
knot.
They sent in SILK lined h0N postpaid, 20 any
address with THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE for. SI.IO
For sale alone po-fla 4 ....-.............. z5c.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Geld Watch, $3.50.
Offer No. OBJ.

Same Watch in every way as No. 80, in
double or hunting case, by registered mail,
only Sic so
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
AGRlLD's Sill ER TABLE SET.

No. sol.
This Is something fresh from the factory manunaOs
ursd specially for this Falls trade The cut 10 very
much reduced I'm size, and does not do the articles
Justice 10 is toy set but for childs use AZ The
table 10 Is the proper size child the tns Il
Is able to sit at the sable until it is about u years old.
There Is knife fork, SPOON cup, and uapkin-rinQ.
They are manufactured OF American Sterling. covered
with quairuple plate Of pure silver. These articles
are good for practical purposes though made OF
pure silver clear through They will never war brassy
but viii always retain the bright white color Of silver al
the metal in them being Of the tint The are
neatly packed in beautiful 5ilSlned plush box We
offer these five pieces boxed and postpaid al price esg
than thar charged for the box alone By the leading
silverSmths Of New York City
We send 10 postpaid 8l AZ
or with The NATIONAL tribune for one year
u . .... lS.s6i3
This viii be sent free 10 any address, postpaid FOR
club Of six yearly subscribers Here chance our
young folks % secure Christmas present FOR the little
brother or 5Ister lbsOlnLeIy lrea Of cost
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Full JsWeIed Gold Watch, $3.50.
Offer No. 90,

Same Watch as No. 50, but hunting-case
By registered mail to any subscriber
for. Sl9 so
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Full JeweIed Gold Watch, $3.50.
Offer No. 90.

This Is q 15-yesr guarantee gold-illed
wa'ch-case, containing a l5,jeweled move
ment and all improvements mentioned
under Offer No. 81 The case is beauti-
fully engraved, and is made by placing two
plates Of solid gold over plate of fine COM
position metal. This is an Open-face Watch,
and we cannot recommend il too highly,
Sent TO any subscriber by registered mail
for only SIS 80
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

Ne. so isa beautiful lace pin made Of bright Sterling
silver lar-e straw berry blossom is surrounded by
wrath Of II smaller blossoms OF tile kiuu. In the
center nf the large blossom j. spJrklug which IL
takes dealer 20 Distinguish from genuine diamond
Price, mailed ~ %
With years subscription for the - "a
-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29
Read Below The -Four Selections to Suit Various Tastes
and Needs.

During thc past two years
we have supplied hundreds
Offsets 81 uur Decorated China
20 people ala over tie coun-
try, aud d las never failed 10
give perfect satisfaction. ID
is made especially for us nj
the largest and beet pottery
in line United States. We
lrrx7 fn rarsr Igrfsg ssRs5FfFtfa.g
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

No. 26s IL scarf lace nn made Of Sterling silver
IL j. made Of flower linei with gold, and bud, and
iH the nOweT Is n be utiful imitation diamond. For
sale with The National Tribune for year, post
paul. el-t1
TUT aAie 90 C'Ht'.
No 80 Is with three lilies Of the valley, lid
Sterling silver; flowers lind This will be
free 20 PTeeut subscriber Of The National Tribune
who Will send two new subscribers, or for sale
No. go is lady lace pin or gentlemans scarf pin,
made Of Sterling SILVER, trimmed with -iid gold sent
free gf q any subscriber who will send
yearly subscribers, Tor sale at-...-- 81 cents.
No. 25i L. handsome Oxidized solid Sterling silver
sCiTf lace IB la the shape OF single pIsv Price,
postpaid. with the National Tribune for year Si33
Alone 40 cent?
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

No 2g3 IL rolled gold watch charm IN the front OF
which is an intagIiO and ia the back a genuine stone
For tie price This Il beauty. Price mailed % cents.
With The National Tribune Tor year ...... 81 As
No. 2gI Is like No. 2gI, but IL Is round instead OF
square. Offer same No. 29J.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

The China VIII be carefully
boxed and shipped hyeKpress or
freight, the receiver 10 pay
Charges al transport ton. Fast
freight takes u litlle more time
than express, but u IL preferable,
unless tbe goods are Herded Ia
Especial hUste bcCBuse the charges
are very much lower by freight,
and iu fact, except "a very distant
points. amounts 10 hut a trde.