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, 1891-04-09

" New YORK, April S.-The stock
market this morning showed the effects Of
the events Of the last few days, and also
save evidence that liquidation was going
no farther for the present. THIS threw it
back again into Its old rut Of dullness,
while prices were well maintained. The
sustaining influence was purchases by
Chicago and these completely overbal-
anced the selling BY London. Friends of
Willard and the Northern Pacific were
busy today denying the rumor in regard
to the enforced resignation of directors in
the Deutsche bank friendly to Willard and
rumors detrimental to the Northern Pa
cihc. Northern Pacific preferred opened
! lower, then, after declining more, raj
lied to oct, after which it became exceed
inglv dull. The real trading OF the day,
however, was done in the last hour, when
the desire to cover by the shorts became
most urgent. Everything on the list
which had been prominent during the last
few days suddenly became active, while
prices mounted rapidly all along the line.
The market closed active and strong on a
rally at the highest prices of the day.
The entire active list is higher tonight,
but conspicuous gains were Burlington %.
st. Paul and Rock Island each IL, cord
age, ls; sugar, II.
Governments steady.
Petroleum-Neglected all day.
WoOl-Steady. Domestic fleece, 34(G37.
Copper-Dull. Lake. April. $Il IS.
Lead-Steady. Domestic. 81 324.
Tin-lrregular, closing easy, Straits.
$40. 30.
Money on call easy; closed offered at 3
Following are closing prices OF stocks.
u. s. As, registered, % u. S. As,
coupons, %; Pacific 6s. lI2: American
Express. liza; Canada Pacific, 7sf;
Canada Southern, 2O4. Central IA,
chic, 293; Burlington, S5t. Delaware,
L~ackawanna 4 Western. 1861: Denver 4
RIO Grande, III; Erie, l9!; Kansas 4
Texas. l2t; Lake Shore, Ill: Louisville
Missouri Pacific. 6SI; Northern Pacific
26i preferred. 10; Northwestern. 1914;
preferred, 1874; New York Central,
lO3t; Oregon Navigation. 10; Oregon
Improvement, 27s; North American. ia:
Pacific Mail, SIT, Reading, 33s, Rock
Island, T3f; Milwaukee Il st. Paul,
59f; st Paul & Omaha, 25: Texas Pa
cite, l3b; Union Pacific, 475; Fargo Ex-
press, A.; Western Union. Sl5; OREGON
Short Line. 224; American cotton oil PAT.
CHICAGO, April S-Cattle-Receipts
ll.OOO Market slow and steady. Steers,
extra, Sc OOGG6 %; common to choice.
50 75(G5.90; cows and heifers, 50 5OG
400. stockers, &. 2594.O 90,
Sheep Receipts 1000. Market ac-
tive and steady to a shade
Western, 81 SOCG5 IS; Texans. So OOG
5. SO; lambs, 81 S0Id6 60.
, 1891-04-09
Incompetent omclaIs Removed.


WASHINGTON, April S.-About six
months ago some repairs were completed
upon the United States steamer Alert at
the Mare Island navy yard and the
vessel put in commission. which means
that she received a full complement of
officers and men and was ready to 20 to
sea. But the vessel did not sail, and she
is today at her berth waiting orders. 1t
was reported that the repairs were so un-
substantial in character that it would be
dangerous for the vessel to go to sea. On
the other hand. there were dlsagreeable
rumors that certain officers did not want
to sail In the vessel, as they preferred
newer cruisers and we're trying to cause a
seaworthy vessel to be condemned. Boards
of survey were ordered there. it is said,
and their reports indicated that the re-
pairs had been scamped, that the inner
skin OF the vessel had not been properly
renewed, that serious defects in it had
been covered over with paint. and that
the boilers we're liable sink through it.
This state of affairs led the department to
order an investigation on the following
lines: Has there been any neglect of
duty or carelessness on the Part of n
officer OF the navy or employe of the navy
yard at Mare Island in preparing the
Alert for sea2 If so, state the name or
names Of such officer or officers. or N
ploye or employees. and the particulars or
carclessuess in each case.
The board of inquiry made a report
which was made public today. Naval
Constructor Feaster has been careless in
supervision of the repairs upon the Alert
and neglectlul in his examinations of the
work as 1t progressed, which resulted in
serious defects in the ship beng passed
over without repairs, aud in unsatlsfac-
tory workmanship in the repairs made.
Master Shipwright Williamson was negli-
gent in the performance of the duty en-
trusted to him in the immediate direction
OF the first repairs prior to Nov. "a, 1890.
which was Immediately the cause of seri-
Gus defects in the ship being passed over
without repair, and in emitting the
important work of scaling the coIroded
furnace before painting. Master Shin
filter ARENAS Webster was negligent in
the performance of his duty in not ex-
acting proper workmanship in the repairs
made upon the double bottom of the
Alert subsequent to Nov. 26, and in not
properly carrying out the recommended
tions of the boards of survey by falling to
remedy defects which we're specially men
toned.
These findings have been approved by
the navy department and Naval Construct
or Feaster has been relieved from duty
at Mare island, Master Shipftter Leb-
ster has been discharged, as was Master
ShIpwright Williamson. The board was
composed of Commodore Irwin, Com
mauder Bartlett. Constructor Fernald and
Assistant Constructor Stahl. aud Chief
Engineer Kutz has been ordered to survey
the Alert again and report what repairs
are necessary, while Constructor Fernald
has been ordered to assume charge of
these repairs.
, 1891-04-09

PErRoLIA, Ont, April s.-Bradley's
nitro glyeerine works, half a mile from
town, blew up this evening, How the
explosion occurred will never be known,
as the three men at work Albert Brad
ley, James Chambers aud d. McDermaud
were instantly killed. The side of the
head and one of the legs of one of them
were found about 500 Yards from the
scene of the accident. How many more,
if any. were in the building at the time is
at present unknown. The five acres on
which the building was situated is liter
ally covered with small pieces of bones
and flesh, and the remains OF the three
already identified could be put in a bushel
basket
, 1891-04-09

LONDON, April S.-At a dinner given
by the Devon Congregational Union at
Navistock, Devonsbire, a sensation was
caused by the presiding minister, Rev.
MIR. Davis. who said he could not propose
a toast to the Queen" and be would
therefore, call upon Rev. Mr.. johnson to
perform this task. Davis added that he
(Johnson) might also toast the Prince of
Wales and all gamblers if he choose to do
so. j ohnson consequently proposed
the toast of the Queen" saving
that her majesty had no more
loyal subjects than the dissenters
Thereupon the assemblage, with
the exception of Rev. Mr.. Davis and wife,
rose to their feet and sang the national
anthem, God Save the Queen"
, 1891-04-09

CALCUTTA, April She startling
news has reached here that, emboldened
by the recent success OF the Manipurist,
the Merania In the Kohat district of the
Peshawer division of the Pujab have risen
in instruction. Already the British
lines have been attacked along their entire
length. While it Is not known or be-
lieved that the British lines have yielded
10 the vigorous and unexpected attack OF
the Mlranzais, the situation is considered
to be one of the utmost gravity. Troops
of all arms are being rapidly hurried Tor
ward to strengthen the sorely pressed
British forces on Kohal. The govern
ment officials are r~eticent and refuse to
give the details of the information which
they have received from the Instruction
airy districts. Great excitement has been
created by dispatches from Rangoon
bringing the news that the Hakuchins
have revolted and attacked the British.
A small British column which was pro-
ceedlng from one military post to another
was ambushed by the Chin tribes. In
the first fire the Chins instantly killed
Lieut.. Forbes and five soldiers and severely
wounded eleven others. The wounded
column, after returning the fire of the
enemy, succeeded in extricating itself
from the dangerous position into which it
had been drawn.
II you want to please your housekeeper
try Jack Frost -four
, 1891-04-09

Has it ever been YOU misfortune to be
brought into frequent contact with a per-
son excessively nervous. If 30. you must
be aware that trivial causes. uGnoticed by
the vigorous, drive a nervous invalid to
the verge of distraction. 1t is unnecessary
to particularize these as it IS impossible
to guard against them, The root of the
evil is usually imperfect digestion aud
assimilation. To assist these functions,
aud through their renewed. complete dis
charge to reinforce weak nerves, in con-
junction with other portions of the
physical organism, is within the power
OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, system
atlcallY and continuously used. There Ia
no disappointment here, no matter what
or how grievous the failures of other So
called tonics. No sedative or opiate-
avoid bothl-can compare with this
invigoratinC nerve tranquilizer. Consti-
patton, biliousness, malaria, rheumatism,
kidney troubles are cured by 1t.
, 1891-04-09

SANTA FE, N. NJ, April S.-The de-
tails of Sundays tragedy at White Oaks.
n. NJ. reached here today. The affair
was a double suicide in which two hand
some young women, formerly of Liberty.
Mo, were the actors. Some two years
ago Miss Portia Hill came from Liberty
to serve as eoverness in the family of Mrs.
Ellis, At the enl Of a year she married
Howard Doyle, a brother Of Mrs. Ellis
and a prominent rauchman. On their
bridal tour they met an old friend Of the
bride Miss Jessie Ridgely, who replaced
Mrs. Doyle as g~Overness in tie Ellis home.
Last Sunday Mrs. Doyle came on a visit
to Miss Rldgely and the two we're seen in
a long conversation At various times of the
day, avoiding the other members of the
family. In the afternoon they went for a
walk, and in an old canal near by their
dead bodies were discovered an hour later.
O'er the heart of each was a bullet hole.
They were clasped IN each others arms
and between them was a revolver. No
reason is known for the deed.
, 1891-04-09

st. LOUIS. April S.-Two thousand five
hundred people today attended the open
ing game between the Browns and Gin
cinnatis. After the ninth inning the
CIncinnatis tried to hold the game, allow
ing the Browns to score eight runs, five
earned. The umpire ordered them to
play bal, but they refused, so he gave
the game to the Browns. The score
stood at the end of the ninth inning, :
to Z.
PHILADELPHIA, April s.-Washington
won the opening game after an interest
ing contest. Athletics s, Washington 9.
BALTIMORE, April S-The American
Association season opened here today.
Baltimore IL, Boston I.
LOUISVILLE. April 8 The Association
champions in the opening game set the
pace for the other clubs by suatchipg vic
tory from defeat. Louisville 7, Colum,
hns &
, 1891-04-09

WASHINGTON, April s.-The jury in
the case of Charles Z. Kincaid, TIE news
paper correspondent indicted for shooting
ex-Representative Taulbee of Kentucky,
in February, 1890. after beng out nearly
three hours this afternoon, returned,
a verdict of mot guilty." When
the foreman of the jury announced the
verdict Kincaid heartily shook the hand
Of each Juror, thanking them for the YER
dict, His friends warmly congratulated
him on the happy termination of the trial.
lae largest stock OF fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice ~hqUeurs and superine
cigars at GEORGE Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1891-04-09

CHICAGO, April Sex Mayor Carter
Harrison this afternoon announced his
permanent retirement from a political
life. He proposes to leave Chicago for
good. and either travel or 90 on a farm
Concerning the tactics of the Cregier wing
Of the Democracy, he said: 1T was in
line with its action for the past two
months-fraudulent, intimidating. cor
rupting. and disRrac FIJI. 1t was a reveal
ton to me, for l had never before at
tended the polls in the hoodlum districts.
Wilder and more disgraceful orgies, more
besotted savaRery and open appeals to
buyers of votes could not exist in the
more ignorant of the southern plantation
districts
, 1891-04-09
unenaN-

This is what you ought to have, in fact
you must have it. to fully enjoy life.
Thusands are searching Tor it daily. and
moaning because they find it not. Thous-
ands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon. And yet it
may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters, if used according to di-
r~ections and the use persisted in, will
bring You Good Digestion and Dust the
demon Dyspepsia and install instead Eu-
pepsy. We recommend Electric Bitters
for Dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at 50 cents
and 81 per bottle, by b. B. David. drug
gist.
, 1891-04-09
Small Is not Afraid.

PHILADELPHIA, April s-A telegram
from Ogden this afternoon reports that a
demand had been made-upou Rev. Sam
Small to account for funds collected for
the Utah university for which he is presi-
dent When asked about the matter
Small replied: Il am ready to answer to
my authorities for all my acts. [ have
done nothing wrong, and have nothing
to conceal. | invite the utmost public
scrutiny of all | have done and fear moth
ing in the results of any such ~investi-
cations"
, 1891-04-09

DENVER. April s.-Complete returns
from yesterdays election give the follow
ing figures: For mavor-Rogers tDeri),
II. Cos; Milburn LRenl 1875.
, 1891-04-09

Ellis, Sloan & Shaver will relI ice for
one-half of former rates, and will meet
any cut in price.
, 1891-04-09

& historical Dept; Oh venue, Byo
, 1891-04-09
OUR WANTS

are many, but most of them can be
realized by a little ad in The Leader.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

do not refer anybody to Kansas
for good roads at present.
"A pension has been granted 1. S.
Hallam, one of Abilene's brave vet
Grams.
Grant Kieffer, the present deputy
county clerk, has Feen selected by
Sheriff elect Smith as under sheriff
Grants politics are very elastic.
Marriage licences were issued tC
Grant Foster and Ida Acker, of Tai
mage, and to Simon S. Hawk and
Susie Smiley, of Detroit.
Since the death of one of the State
upiversity's brightest students from
the effects of a kick received in foot
ball, it is beginning to be whispered
around that the faculty would do vel
to have the students pay less attention
to games and more to their books.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
VBe Aeaettor.
DECEMBER II, 1891.
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Joe Gillett was up from WOOdbine
yesterday evening and enjoyed the
show.
TO. Kelley, one of Marion's promi-
lent attorneys, is in attendance on
district court.
Judge NJ. b. Nicholson was shaking
hands with his many friends in town
today and presiding over court in his
usual affable and urbane manner.
J.P. Orr was in from Dillon and
called on the REFLECTOR. He reports
that County Clerk-elec Nottorf, who
has been seriously i'll, is recovering and
will soon be himself again.
LIB. Lacey, one of south DickinsOn's
leading republicans and prosperous
farmers, was a REFLECTOR caller.
Mr.. Lacey has made a competence by
hard work and has no patience with
fat money foOlishness.
Misses Fanny and Edith Davenport,
who have been visiting in Clyde, Ohio,
arrived in the city last evening and
will make their home with their par
ents, Col. and Mrs. Davenport, of tie
Pacific.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
Woodbine Happenings.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
WoODBINE, Dec. 15.-At the public
sale on the Abeldt place last Thursday
property sold we'll with C. NJ. Case,
W. A. Kern and w. l.. Atkinson as
auctioneers.
NJ. D. Herington accompanied by
Miss Drussie, was in town yesterday
on business.
Geo. Folsom was out Two days last
week collecting for the Hardware COM
pany. He says collections are slow but
farmers have 1.-THE stuff"
Miss Alma F. Beam, of Harrington,
was the guest of Miss Agnes Smith
Saturday and Sunday. Miss Beam is
teaching three miles south in the
Ziebell district.
The Sunday school convention last
Saturday was fairly well attended and
all felt well paid in listening to the
excellent discourse of w. G. Sherman,
of Abilene. In the evening a good
audience was entertained by j. II.
Engle, J. NJ. Mason and County Worker
Wood.
T. 2. Smith after an extended trip
to HeringtOn and Hope returned last
Sunday in company with c. D. Osborn,
of Hope.
On account of the illness of B. F.
Engle, Chas. Graham is running the
creamery, assisted by Tom Rough.
Miss Mary Swendenner is visiting
friends in Council Grove.
Jake Rough left on the noon train
Monday fer Topeka and Scranton. He
will be gone sometime and somebody
Will be very lonesome here.
w. l.. Atkinson is making quite a
reputation as an auctioDeer, selling
some horses aud colts for Mr.. Madsden
last Saturday at good prices.
Little Arthur, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Janicke, died last Saturday
night. The funeral will be held Tues
day at the German Baptist church.
W. H. Kirkpatrick who came home
from the insane asylum at Topeka
about three months ago apparently
cured again became violent last Sun
day. Monday he was taken back to
Topeka in charge of w. L. Atkinson
and w. E. Smith.
]. P. Fengel, Fred Tucker and J. NJ.
Gillett went to Abilene yesterday on
business.
Jas. A. Gillett and wife went to
Lost Springs last Friday returning
Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
A Sad Message.

A telegram was received today from
Belleville announcing the death of
Miss Lou S. jerks, of this city, who
had been stopping with friends there
for several days. No particulars were
given and her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. jerks, on whom the blow falls
with crushing force, we're totally I'M
prepared for the news. She wrote few
days ago that she was feeling unusually
well and nothing more was heard
from her until the telegram came.
W. S. jerks, of Ottawa, is on the way
to the side of all that IS mortal of his
sister, Miss jerks had been a resident
Of Abilene for about Is years. She
was one of the efficient teachers in the
Abilene and Enterprise schools for
several years and was a true hearted
and kind Christian lady with many
friends. Much sympathy will be
extended the parents and family.
A postal card written by Miss jerks
Monday morning was received this
afternoon. 1t said shs had been over.
taken with la grippe and was confined
to the house. She was, however, some
better and thought she would soon be
well again. She died SO hours later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
THE CLAIM THAT FAILED.
Defendants Demurrer in the Gillet
Case Sustained.

Judge Nicholson arrived this morn
ing from LeOti where he has been
trying case in his new capacity as
claim attorney for the Missouri Pacific
Railway company.
The leading case disposed of was the
Gillet estate matter. 1t will be re-
membered that a woman in England
claiming to be the wife of the late
James A. Gillet entered suit for a
portion of the property. The defend
ants, Mrs, Gillet and children, through
their attorneys, Stambaugh, Hurd &
Dewey entered a demurrer to the
petition which Judge Nicholson sus-
tanned, thus ending the remarkable
case for this term.
The remainder of the day was de-
voted to sale combinations and routine
court business and an adjournment
was reached this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
SOUTH DICKINSON EDUCATORS.
The Teachers Institute Held at
Union Center Dec. IL.

The teachers of south Dickinson met
at Union Center, Saturday, Dec. 18th
to hold their regular monthly institute.
About twenty-five teachers and large
number of patrons were present. The
The first on the program was dinner
and it seemed the good wives of the
neighborhood had We'd with each
other as to who could bring the largest
cakes and pies, and most tempting
chicken, fruit and those other delica-
cies which never fail to send fond
memories away with the weary peda-
gOgues.
DiehI Betz read a paper on ancient
history.
o. L. Bates conducted the pedagogi-
cal recitation on 1.-The Will" The
teachers did not have the lesson as we'll
prepared as they should to make it
interesting to those who are not
engaged in the study.
Miss Clara Strickler recited 1.-The
Gambler in a manner that brought
tears to many eyes. Primary reading
was discussed by Prof. Moulton,
Arnold, Rev. Weller and others.
In the evening the subject of TAXA
ton" was discussed by Supt. VanDyke,
G. E. Rugh, A. S. Phillips and Prof
Hall. V. E. Rugh gave select read
ing after which Rev. Weller delivered
a very interesting and instructive
lecture on Inspiration" The music
was furnished by the Union Center
choir. The usual resolutions vert
adopted. There we're quite a number
present from Abilene. among them We
noticed r. V. Dyer, principal of the
westside school. We would suggest
that teachers put forth greater efforts
to make these meetings successful by
studying the subjects assigned more
carefully. The next meeting will be
held at Hope on Jan. Is, 1891. R.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
Shifting Soil.
[Resl Estate transfers reported By George
Merrill, abstnct.ri

ROAAAAA8 aDStEhCL|E.l
TN Howe aud wife to R HcMiIlan.
lots in Chapman, $3.50.
2 DOnnelly and wife to U E Lindsey,
lot in Chapman, 81.
Abilene town company to J Brandt,
land in Newbern, 1925.
A Morris to A w Hinchman, lots in
Hope, s25.
II Oesterich and wife to E Oesterich,
land in Liberty twp, $500.
Same to F Teigs land, in Liberty,
$1,000.
A H Shaw and wife to P J Hampton.
lot in Herington, 500.
L DeBruox and wife to Z Z Morri-
son, land in Hope twp, $1,000.
G B Hoffman and wife 10 S W
Hsyan. lot in Enterprise. $500.
S G. Cooke and wifet to J E Cushman,
lots in Herington, $3.50.
Travellers In Co to W L Wilcox, land
in Noble twp, $1050.
W Il Mcclure to J McNaspy, lots in
Harrington, $l025.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
Holiday Travel,

A holiday excursion ticket makes an
appropriate Christmas present. 1t fits
any size stocking and suits any size
purse. The favOrite Santa Fe route
has made a one fare round trip late
from this place to points on A. T. & s.
F. west of and including Missouri
river. within a distance of 200 miles,
for holiday travel. Tickets on sale
December "a, 25 and 81, and January
/; good until January 4 returning.
Call on local agent A. T. & S. F. R. R.
for particulars. 1872 IA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post
Office for the week ending Dec. 18th,
1891. Have your mail addressed to
street and number and it will be
promptly delivered.
Olark,JN Craw ord, RF
E lioiT, George Frym' n, Jeff
Greenwood VIM 60 LOWRY, Mrs Amanda
Mitchell, Al SultyD, Fred
KorZenieSwki, stanislaS
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised giving date
N. B.--Under the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent Il c) will
be charged for all advertised letters.
D. r. GoRDEN, Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-17
REFUSED THE COUPONS.
The Gas Well Bonds Will Bring on
a Suit.

G. S. French, the agent of Harris &
Co., negotiators of the gas well bonds,
left for Chicago at noon. He accom-
plished nothing with the city council
but made formal tender of the cou-
pons to the county treasurer in pay
ment of railroad taxes and received a
formal refusal of the same by order of
the council. The next step will be a
suit to enforce payment and the matter
will doubtless be settled in court soon.