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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
Rennhlicans at FL Dorado.

Ell DORADO, Kas., Aug. 15.-Oyer
5000 people we're seated in the city
park here this afternoon at the repub-
lican rally. Seventeen organized
republican clubs marched through
town in the parade this morning with
bands and notices. Wagons contain
ing spectacular demonstrations of the
effects of the Mckinley bill and fat
money were in line.
In the early afternoon the crowd in
the park listened to Hon. Ed. c, Little
Of Abilene, who devoted considerable
time in answering Judge Frank Dos
ter's speech, delivered here recently.
Little spoke strongly against paternal
socialism, as advocated by Ooster aud
the alliance and eloquent.y preached
the doctrine of individuality. These
views were received with cheers by
the entire assembly.
he was followed by Judge Lew Han
back of Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20

Hope Herald: August Palm,
through his attorney. Ed. Blaich, has
brought suit for $4,000 damages fol
libel against Henry Scbrader, the En-
terprise lightning mathematician. 1t
seems that Palm, who is a contractor.
bought stone of Schrader and the latter
afterwards said that Palm stole, hence
the suit.
Mr.. Frank V. Close is out today
as candidate for register of deeds
before the republican convention. Mr..
Close needs no introduction. For
years he has been we'll known TO the
people of the county as a farmer of
Willowdale township and as stock
raiser, living in north Abilene. He is
a progressive and popular citizen AID
is thoroughly capable for the position.
If nominated he will prove a winner.
One of the remarkable things
about this town is that though the
waterworks furnishes the purest spring
water in Kansas and will give it free
for public fountain, the city has t
enterprise enough to arrange a place
for man and beast to drink it. Two or
three wells and a trough, all furnished
By private parties are the only places
where a cOuntryman can water his
team or get a drink of water himself.
1t is little bit disgraceful.
The labor organizations of the
state some time since decided that one
day of the year should be dedicated to
labor, the means whereby we gain all
we enjoy. September 1st was the day
chosen, and the state Legislature made
it legal holiday Monitor.
laundering as usual. Your own al
lance legislature after republican
governor had first inaugurated the day
made "the first Monday in September"
Labor day. It is September 9TH this
year. Why don't ycu keep posted?
The announcement of George G.
Huffman for sheriff is published today
in the proper column. Mr.. Hoffman is
one of Dickinson county's deserving
republicans and if nominated will I'M
doubtedly be elected. He has resided
in the county for nearly 20 years, first
as a farmer in Logan township aud
later as a stock dealer in Abilene. lie
is upright, trustworthy, a rustler and a
genial gentleman and counts his
friends by the hundreds. Mr.. Huff
man will come before the republican
convention with a strong following.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
Take your grinding and polishing to
the r. NJ. White Machine Co. As 4
Shifting Soil.

LReal estate transfers reported by Geo. Mer-
rill, aOstracJer.l
DIN Merrifeld to II Toliver, lots in
Abilene, $12.
G Stevens tom A Funkhousor, land
in Willowdale twp, $1,000.
p } Jordan and wife to Mrs f NJ
Blue, lot in Abilene, $1OO.
ID w NALL, sheriff, to c Bladgett.
lot in Abilene, $500.
J F Leary to C Kelly, lot in Abilene,
S25.
JF Leary to E Pagan,
$50.
G Fem and wife to G NJ Noble, land
in Flora twp, $40.
A w Phillips and wife to S G. Britton
lots in Hope. $500.
81 Phillips and wife to w E Latzke
land in Rinehart, twp $3.50.
G Hoffman and wife to 5 Hoffman,
lots in Enterprise, 5000.
WIN WyckOff to II Buckley, land in
Holland twp, 81.
] Weeks and wife to S a Weeks,
lots in Herington, $500.
Ii SOuthwOrth and wife to J COulson
land in Cheever twp, $500.
F NJ Hamilton to G G Niles, lots in
- hilene, $4,000.
Ma Mc-nuinter to p Burns. land in
Lincoln twp, 5000.
NH Hewett and wife to NJ A Head,
lots in Enterprise, 81.
OW Kirby and wife to J 8 Hender
son, land in Lincoln twp. $1,000.
DIV Nall lsherlffl to F MCCARTHY,
lots in Solomon, $l95.
w z Eisenhour and wife to NJ J
Eisenhour. land in Flora twp, $4,000.
MD Harrington and wife TO NJ Day,
lot in Harrington, 81.
BIZ Nickerson and wife to Z Carter,
lots in Solomon. $500. 80.
Dillon Town Co to o p Hamilton,
lots in Dillon, 500.
CHI Baldwin to Funkhouser, land
in Willowdale twp, S70O.
VS. Tompson and wife to G E Car
roll, lot in Herington, $500,
j A PeytOn and wife To w IL
Herbst. land in Lyon twp, 81.
wv Hoover and wife to F NJ Ham
ilton, land in Lincoln twp, $4,000.
II B Brown and husband TO Z
Breeht, lots in Harrington, 500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
An ENJOYABLE Picnic.

The members of the Grace Reformed
church who went to Enterprise to the
union picnic yesterday report a most
enjoyable time. There was a large
attendance and the grove resourded
with the laughter and singing of the
happy company. There was an inter-
esting program of Rotations, music,
addresses, by the pastor, Rev. A. S.
Dechant, ETC., as well as a bountiful
dinner. All returned well pleased
with the outing, which had passed off
without single unpleasant incident to
Mar It's ENJOYMENT,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
MAGNIFICENT EVENINGS.
They Are Welcome After the Sultry
Heat of the DAY,

Abileue's streets are throDged every
evening with pedestrians and carriages
it seeming that nearly everyone comes
ont to enjoy the beautiful evenings and
the handsome avenues of the city.
There is no town in Kansas that can
boast of prettieI drives or a finer col
| lection of rigs than Abilene and when
ABOUT 7:30 p. IN. carriages, buggies,
phsetons, bicycles and horseback riders
a;e making the streets animated the
sight is an attractive one.
During the past few nights the bril-
liancy of the heavens has attracted the
attention of the pleasure seekers. The
meteoric showers are past but the full
moon and the glowing planets are par
ticularly beautiful. The large star
which comes up in the east about 8
O'Clock p. M, is not Venus but it is
Jupiter, the largest planet of our sys-
TEN, which is at about its farthest
point from the sun aud nearest point
in relation to the earth; the earth being
about on line between the sun and
Jupiter. the earth cannot at any
time be between Venus and the sun,
as the orbit of the earth is outside of
that of Venus. This month Venus
rises in the early morning hours be-
tween and a. m. Being on the OPP
pOsite side of the sun from the earth,
she is invisible TO us and at her most
distant point from the earth.
Jupiter is approaching its most bril-
liant position. 1t will be in opposition
September 5th and now is one of the
best times for making observations of
the planet and his four satellites. To
see the moons a good spy glass resting
on firm support or powerful opera
glass is needed. The moons are quite
near the planet Jupiter aud will appear
like small stars, but if watched for an
houl or two change in their positions
will be noticed. Look and you will
behold beautiful and wonderful
sight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
Worlds Fair Meeting.

The Kansas Columbian exposition
bureau of promotion held its meeting
at Topeka yesterday, each congress
sional district being represented. The
reports of the secretary showed that
one-half of the counties had either
raised the money or are organized and
at work
After a lengthy discussion on the
time of holding the state convention
for the election of the permanent board
of directors, it was decided to hold
the convention September 18th, at 2 p.
m. Dickinson county's association
will have to get move on itself and
be ready to give an account of its ac-
complishments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
A Dance for Labor Day.

AT a special meeting of the Fire de-
"tment held last evening in the city
III was decided to hold firemen's
,,niforn, AL in honor of Labor day on
the evening OF September 1st. a
committee was appointed who have
charge of the affair and Cases hall on
southside has been hil Gu Loi Vne occ@-
sion. It's the largest BE- VI III 'no CITY
and the best for the pu. pOSe' Ane
music will be by full orche. MI" @u"
all who attend will doubtless en-. ny TIC
evening.
An invitation was also accept VI
from the Harrington Fire department
to be with them one day of the fair
week and participate in the firemen's
tournament. 1t is expected that sew
eral departments will be present and
the races will no doubt prove drawing
card.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
THE MAIDSTONE STUCK.
Those Bitten by the Dog Monday
Feel Better.

CC4 OObbOAs
The most important man in town
last evening was Emory Rowland who
had Just returned from Kansas City
with the proud distinction of being the
only Abilene man who had monkeyed
with a maidstone.
He says that on his arrival in Kansas
City he found that the man with the
maidstone had several demands for its
use. He secured first honor and the
wound being reOpened the stone was
applied aud stuck to the place for
about eight hours. The theory is that
the stone sticks until it has absorbed
all the poison in the wound.
The Smith boy who accompanied
Rowland also had the stone applied to
The wound he received but it did not
a.1here. Both feel better and are salts
fie,1 that hydrophObia is not down on
their calendar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
TEMPERANCE WORKERS.
Annual Meeting of the County W. C.
II II


/ s. cial r: FLEUToR Correspondence.
SOLOMON CITY, August 1.-THE
county convention of the w. C.
7. U. held its first session Wednesday
evening in the NJ. E. church here. The
church was very tastefully decorated
with bunting and flowers and well
filed with an appreciative audience.
All were made to feel very welcome
because of the cordial words Of greet
ing by Mrs. Pinkbam. These were very
prettiiy responded to by Miss Hart, OF
the young ladies' department.
TIE address of the evening, DUTY
or Dollars" by Mary E. IIewett, of
Concurdia, was listened to with rapt
attention ard We wish wc might give
it verbatim, SO THAT many more might
be benefited by her earnest words. The
conflict between duty Ia wan's highest
powers and God and Tie worship of
gold was littingly portrayed, the
speaker making many friends by her
address.
Yesterday occurred the election of
the following officers: Pres dent, Mrs.
Emma Stricken; recording secretary,
Mrs. y. K. Perry; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. NJ. 5. Crooks; treasurer,
Mus. J. Z. Pulver.
Very interesting reports were given
from Chapman, Solomon, Abilene, En-
terprise and Lexington.
Miss Clara Stricken reported for the
Chapman high school "Y." The young
ladies are very enthusiastic over their
work. An essay was read by Miss
PrObasco on Narcotics" A very
lively discussion followed and the
advice given the "Y's'' was: ''DO not
accept the company of any young man
who uses in any way tobacco or
strong drink aud require of them the
same purity that they require of you"
The session closed with prayer by Mrs.
Hewett.
The afternoon devotional meeting
was led by Mrs, G. f. Morley. Fol-
lowing came an address by Mrs. Strick-
Ter and papers by superintendent of
the different departments of work, the
children's bands deserving especial
mention.
In the evening a well filed house
gathered to bear the oratorical contest
by eight members of the Chapman high
school.
Many ways have been devised by
which prohibition may be more thor
Oughly taught, among them is ore by
which Mr.. Demorest of New York city
who is scattering one million dollars n
educating the young people of our land.
He has supplied them with books, using
from the greatest temperance
speakers. The plan is to have eight
young people between the ages of l6
and p compete for silver medal and
when there are eight who have won
the silver, they can compete for a gold
aud eight winners Of the gold medal in
turn compete for a diamond. The
young people did finely and their ora
lions had the true temperance ring.
The winner of the medal was Miss
Sarah Engle, The presentation speech
was very happily made by Mr.. c. G.
Bear, one of the judges.
Members of theChapman high school
deserve especial mention for assisting
accertably with the music.
~ ''-s convention was a success
"0 on - @nshlng forward the
work of temperance in the =.
Among those in attendance from
.lene were Mesdames DOdson, Perry,
J. L. Worley, G. F. Morley, Col Adams,
]. Curtis, J. p. Brilliant, II. Harger
and A. S. O'Dowd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
Sunday School N,

~, III
The first regular session o.
southeast district Sunday school asso-
citation, which was organized at Hope
June 6. will be held at Navarro Sept. .,
beginning at 1.3O p. NJ. All persons
interested in Sunday school work are
cordially invited to attend, especially
those of Lyon, Liberty, Ridge, Union,
Hope and Logan townships. An inter-
esting program has been prepared,
which will be published later. There
will be an address in the evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
FRUIT GROWERS ORGANIZE.
Permanent officers Elected and An
other Meeting Called.

The fruit growers held an interest
ing meeting Saturday afternoon in the
courtroom. The Importance of the
fruit industry in Dickinson county
was fully discussed and it was decided
70 form permanent organization for
the benefit of the growers of this
vicinity.
a constitution and by laws were
A, 'opted and number of members
we, e enrolled. The following officers
were elected: d. W. Jacoby, presi-
dent: J. w. Robson, vice president; W..
NJ. Ca upbell, secretary and Charles
Young, treasurer.
Auoth er meeting will be held Satur-
day afte moon August 29th when
further bu siness relating to the asso-
cations in terests will be transacted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
GEARY CoUNTY,s ACTION.
Farmer Delegates Selected and Sent
Uninstructed.

Farmer Delegates Selected and Sent
Uninstructed.
JUNCTION CITY, Kas.. August. 10
Fourteen nOn-partlsan delegates were
elected this afternoon to attend the
judicial convention which convene5 in
Council Grove, August 20 to name the
successor to bridge Burner) Nicholson,
judge of the Eighth district. Good
men, mostly farmers,
we're elected as delegates, without
respect to party affiliations or prefer
ence for any particular candidate.
The Geary county delegation will cast
a solid vote fol. Judge James Humph-
rey of this city, if Dickinson and
Morris want him. Mr.. Humphrey
will permit his friends to use him as
they see fit,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
Married in Court.

Judge NJ. Bryson was called upon
yesterday afternoon to exercise his
power as a nuptial knOt-tier and joined
in matrimOny VIM. F. McCloud, of
Sutphen's Mill and Miss Nellie =, ulian.
The young people are well known in
northeast Dickinson and will have
many congratulations on the result of
-. mort visit to the probate court
rom
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
For Kansas News.

The Topeka Weekly Capital contains
more Kansas news than any other
paper published, and should be read By
every Kansan who desires to be thor
oughly posted on Kansas affairs. We
will send you postage paid, for one
year, the Topeka Weekly Capital and
The WEEKLY REFLECTOR for g.
Subscribe now at this very low rate
Either paper alone is worth the price
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining 10 the Abilene post
Office for the week ending Aug, II,
1891. Have your mail addressed to
street and number, and it will BE
promptly delivered.
Hill, Miss Nellie LeODards Mrs. kIIuiia
Coy, VIC FearOns VIM II ~
Foster, G. W HoutZ. ! n
Martin. J Secore, Charles "a
Stiles, q W Purdy e..aS
White, &c
Persons calling for the above Will
please say advertised" giving dasa
n. B.-Under the late order Of the
postmaster general, one cent (1cl VIII
be charged for all advertised letters.
D. r. GoRDKN, Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
A Young Wife Taken.

Mrs. Katie Hastings, wife of L. s.
Hastings died yesterday at Is years, 5
months at her home near Detroit. She
was never strong and followed her sis
ter, the late Alice Billmytr, into an
early grave. The funer5l services
were held this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
FOR THE BEST MAN.
DELEGATES SELECTED FOR THE
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.
An Enthusiastic Meeting in the In
terest of Elevating the Judicial
Bench Above Party Politics "A
Strong Delegation.

There was large and representative
gathering of citizens in the court room
this afternoon at the mass convention
to select delegates to the convention at
Council Grove next Thursday, which
will nominate nOn-partisan candidate
for judge of the Eighth judicial dis
trict. The convention was composed
Ofthe best men Of both republican ard
democratic parties aud all parts of the
county were represented. II was
evident that the people mean business
In the judicial fight and that they will
make the bridge burning tactics look
very weak 10y November. Scores of
Judge NichOlson's former supporters
are now working with tooth and nail
for his defeat and there is good pros
pect that his judicial Career will come
to an abrupt end.
The convention was called to order
by Col. Z. IL. Dingee, secretary of the
central committee, who briefly stated
the meetings. object. d. w. NALL
was chosen chairman and W. w. Will
son secretary.
1t was voted that a committee of
seven, of which the chairman should
be one, be appointed to prepare a list
of delegates. The following members
were named: L. n. Gum, l.. a. Reed,
D. J. Cole, J. II. Niesley, c. F. Mead,
George Huffman.
A recess of 10 minutes was taken
for the committee to prepare its report.
Upon. coming from the committee
room the following delegates were re-
DOrtpd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
She Suffered for Fifteen Years.

Ny wife has suffered for fifteen
years from congestion and painful
menstruation. After using three bot
ties of Brad6eld's Female Reg. she is
now able to do her hO1se work and go
where she plesses. J. w. Davis, Nor
avian Falls, n. G. Write the Brad
field Reg. Co.. Atlanta, Ga, for par
ticulars. Sold by J. NJ. Gleissner,
Abilene. Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20

The Santa Fe will sell tickets to
Kansas City and return at one fare for
the round trip Aug. 18th and 18th.
Good for return until Aug. 2lst. Re
eliuing chair car free through to Kan
sas City and return. No change Of
cars en- route in either direction. Train
leaves Abilene at 9:35 p. m. So 8
I'D. SWEENEY, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20

The R. NJ. White Machine Co, will
do you finished job of work for the
same price other shops do rough job
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20
RAIN STOPPED THE GAME.
But Minneapolis Was Plainly Not In
II.

An interesting game of ball was wit
messed by Il good Siz Il audience at the
grounds this afternoon, nntwithstand-
ing tue severe heat. The home club
has made material improvements on
the grounds, arranging shaded seats on
the south side along the trees and
hedge and otherwise making it conveu-
lent for OnlOOkers.
The Minneapolis club which was to
play tOday's game arrived this morning
and the game was called about lao.
The players and positions were as fol-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20

The report was unanimously adopted
and the convention adjourned, leaving
the delegates unrestricted. They will
assist in selecting the best man possible
for a candidate for Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20

Unfortunately for the pleasure of
the players the heavy shower of ram
that came down about $3.50 put a stop
to the game while the seventh inning
was being completed. The MinnespO-
lis players had struggled manfully but
were only able to pile up Z runs while
Abilene's invineibles had p to their
credit, The Minneapolis club cannot
get around the Abilene battery's curves
and will need considerable practice in
fielding. The Abilenes are still I'M
conquered this season and are thirsty
for more victims.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-08-20

Get the R. NJ. White Machine Co
to make you a new plow lay,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-26

News Of the CHILEAN Battle Welcomed In
London.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-The papers here wei
come the news of the battle which began
Friday last near Valparaiso between the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-26
THE BAND CONTEST
The Prize is Awarded to Held's
Band, of Salt Lake.
The Provo People are Much Chagrined-They
Assume it was Foregone Con-
clusiOn Who Would Win.

PROVO, Aug. % Special telegram to
The HERALD. The bands excursion to
Castela to-day was grand success so far
as numbers is concerned, there being in
attendance nearly 5000 people from various
parts OF the territory, but the contest
Itself turned out to be most unsatisfactory
hundreds expressing themselves adverse to
what was said to be the verdict of Anton
Peterson, the judge. The only bands COM
petlng for the prize of 500 were the Opers
House band of Provo and Held's band of
Salt Lake. The contest pieces were PLAYED
about 1;3O p. m, public approval being de-
cidedly on the side of Provo. When
the last piece closed the Judge
remarked: II cannot decide in
favor of either. Held has selected the most
difficult piece, but the Provo band plaved
their overture in fine style". Mr.. South
worth, however, who was pulling for Salt
Lake, announced Mr.. Held the winner and
awarded him the prize, viz, 500 cash. a
baton presented by himself and a set of
band books, presented by Coaiter of Salt
Lake, besides the courtesies of the resort.
The Provo people were shocked at the re-
suit, as they are of the opinion that thew
furnished the superior band Other bands
which were to compete saw defeat staring
them IN the face and failed to come to time.
After the contest the people made rush
for the train, leaving but few to attend
the ball in the evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-26
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
Those Of Nebraska Propose to
Take a Hand in Politics.
THEY NUMBER FORTY THOUSAND
President Fitzgerald Issues Call for a Con.
yention of the Irish National League
of America at Chicago, October %.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. Especial telegram
TO HE HERALD. AT meeting of railway
employees tonight in the Northwestern
freight Office, an association which is des
tlned to play an important part in the poll
tics OF this state was formed. The organi-
Zation is to be known as the Omaha Rail-
way Employees club and is a branch of an
association of railway employees which is
Delng formed all over the western part OF
the United States. The objects of the or
ganlzatlon are stated to be the securing by
Inc casting Of their votes for federal offic-
lals favorable to railway men of laws OPP
posed to capitals oppression.
The association originated in Minneapo-
lis, where the seat of government is located
Tor the present. Local clubs are being
rapidly formed in Minnesota. Iowa, Ne
braska. Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, and a
meeting OF delegates will be held in the
near future for the purpose of electing ma
uonal officers and national executive
board All the Omaha roads were repre-
sented at the meeting last night, at which
theorga nization of the local club was com
pleted. AS soon as the Omaha club is fully
organized, the railway men throughout the
state will be organized into local clubs.
one OF the prime movers in the organiza-
ton of the Omaha club stated that there
were about twenty thousand railroad men
IN THIS state and that a thorough organiza-
ZION OF these men meant 10000 votes.