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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Ordination Services.

In response 10 an invitation OF the
Emanuel Baptist church Of this city, a
council convened here yesterday at the
Grace Reformed church for the 0rdlna'
ton of the pastor Of the Emanuel
Baptist church, Mr.. j. G.. llalaplian.
the following Baptist churches were
represented by delegates: Clay Center,
Rev. j. d. futile, Mr.. A Eberly; En-
poria, Rev. l.. II. Holt; Garfield, II.
". Mestrye; Lexington, Rev. Il. j.
George; Al. Campbell; Solomon City,
Rev. W. q. skiles, Mrs. NJ. V. Smart;
topeka, Rev. G, s. Sheffield; Wamrgo,
Rev. &. W. Q. Taylor; Abilene, l.. D..
Toliyer.
ALLAN sermon was preached
ny Rev. q. s. sheffield OF Topeka. AT
$3.50 the council organized by electing
Rev. J. Is. futile moderator and Rev.
l.. II. Holt, clerk. After prayer Mr.
lIalaplian was introduced by the
moderator aud gave full statement
IT his Christian experience, call 10 the
ministry aud views Of Bible doctrines,
BY n unanimous vote the church was
,dvlsed to proceed with the ordination
services at 1880 p. m. AT that hour d
good congregation assembled and the
following program prepared by The
council was carried out: Music by th'
choir; scripture reading by Rev. W. g
Taylor; music by the choir; sermon
uy Rev, j. u. Tuttlei ordainiDgprayer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A TREE-cLIMBINo PIC.
The New Animal Curiosity Found
Queensland,

The New Animal Curiosity Found In
Queensland.
A curiosity has lately been shot by
Mr. lie Mortemore, who has a section on
1inana Creek Queensland. He says II
II sort OF tree-climbing pig. For q
number Of years the wild pigs have
been numerous in this locality, and his
theory is that the original or common
pig must have amalgamated 70 u GER
tain extent with some aboriginal ami
NAL, or that the necessities OF climate,
etc, have caused the variety. The
captured animal weighs about one
hundred weight, and IS pretty fat, with
bristly brown fur, small black
spots, snout and ears like u pig
but the Jaw Is furnished with
front teeth like rodent II
has large CANNES and powerful bach
grinders The fore feet are furnished
with hook-lilte claws the hind one'
have two hook claws on each hoof
The tail is thick, about foot long, anc
highly prehensile, and In state o.
rest Ia usually carried In what is known
as Flemish coil. The animal is als'
furnished with a pouch, which II onlJ
appears TO use for carrying supply d
food In while II is travelling 10 fresl
pastures. The skin * saved and vii
be sent 10 the Worlds Fair. Mr.. u
Mortemore says the fiesh 10 excellent
and that II tastes just like veal AM
ham pie. lie is sure there are plent.
more about by the marks on the trees
In drought the animal climbs trees an
hangs by It's tail while It gathers II
food by the hook claws. lie intend
capturing some live spsci mens an
hrsediRa from them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
AROUND THE COUNTRY.
Doings in Our Neighboring Cities
Late Personals.

Late Personals.
Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
HOPE, Feb, al. ID. Arnold, prin-
cipal of the Banner City schools, was
in town Saturday,
DR.. Neptune, of Banner, was doing
business In Hope Saturday morning.
ID. l.. Hotter, teacher In Union
Valley, was in town Saturday.
Mrs. +. l.. Martin and daughter, Mrs.
IL. l.. Irwin, left Tuesday for the east.
Mrs. Martins mother is very sick,
Nj. Book, a teacher north Of town,
came in the city Saturday.
Misses Bassler and Humble spent
Saturday in Abilene.
Miss Betz has not been in the school
room this week--grip.
Merrell & Swayze sent three carloads
Of stucco to Chicago the beginning Of
the week.
Several carloads of sheep went from
the sheep ranch last week.
Mr.. Watts, Cartons stockdealer, was
in town Monday.
May & Merrell shipped carload OF
wheat Monday.
NJ. b. Mccoy, q fine stock farmer
near lIeriugton, was in town Satur'
day to make arrangements with J. N
Burton for crying his sale. Mr.. Nc
Coy purposes leaving his fam fol
Harrington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Nursery Talk,

As the foreign tree agents are again
at work in this community and as
usual denouncing everything except
what they represent themselves; re-
commencing new varieties under new
names, carrying sample bottles of fine
specimens or artificial fruit made Of
wax, offering printed horticultural
instructions suitable for a different
climate a. premiums, claiming eXcu
sive control of certain varieties aud
superior ways OF propagating, repre-
senting the most extensive nurseries
which are perh APPS only tree dealers In
cheap surplus stock.
Those who have bought Kiefer Pear
trees and Niagara grape vine at - 90
each will find them Inferior to other
varieties. Kefer Pear is not eatable;
Niagara grapes are too weak In growth.
IL compares with Concord like null
berries with blackberries. Think Of llar-
dy oranges, Russian Ironclad peaches,
Evergreen blackberTies, grated straw
berries aud many more of such too
ridiculous to mention, have been sold
at high prices. Arkansas black and
Lawyer apple trees which were sold
here at 40 cents each, which were adj
vertised at Wholesale at G to 10 cents.
With shrubbery il is about the same,
Roses have been sold here at BLOC
each and the same varieties could have
been bought at home, homo grown, al
different places for 10 To 80 cents each
Az to apple trees, known varieties,
prices are usually about the same; bnI
stronger aud better trees than agents
can afford To bring here can be bOugh
vi the Home Nursery where orders an
not filled with few big trees ON th'
outside aud rubbish in the center, o
where pictures, big stories aud sampl'
bottles do tue work. You will liu'
prices aud stock AS represeutrd AT TIL
Home Nursery from 20 10 81 pei cen
less than by the travelling agent Tn
Home Nursery is deserving Of you
patronage and you Will get from then
just what you order
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
The Catholic Mission.

The mission in the Catholic church
is attracting large audiences composed
of persons Of different denominations
The subject OF this evenings lecture
by Father Coghlan Is, "llow can an
inidel obtain a belief that excludes al
doubt in Christianity Is II by reading
the Bible ard judging for himself al
taught in Protestanismp Or is II as
taught by the Catholic church,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

Mary PETIT was absent last week on
account Of illness.
Miss SchmitZ was absent Monday,
her place In chapel being filled by Miss
Della lreton.
II Is thought John S'aufIer will oe
compelled to leave school on account
Of his health.
John Carol has gone TO Texas.
Thos. Jones and wife, of Abilene,
we're the guests of Prof. Shirk last
week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
PROBABLY ILLEGAL.
Attorneys Opinion on the Gibson
Salary Bill.

salary Bill.
The county commissioners asked
Attorneys G, W. Ilurd and j.. II. Ma
han to meet with them last evening
and render an opinion on the constitu-
tionality Of the Gibson bill on which as
outlined In the REFLECTOR yesterday,
there has been some dispute. The
gentlemen after going over the supreme
court decision gave 1t as their view
that the entire act was unconstitutional
and the officers of this county are
entitled to their salaries as before,
There was objection raised to this by
County Attorney Crauston whose
salary would be reduced from 81 500 t.
81 200. lie evidently wants to grind
out every possible cent and declared
that the law was all right.
1t was proposed to submit the matter
voluntarily by mutual consent to tn,
court but to this he would not agree
The commissioners took no further
action but will have the matter carried
TO the courts and decide it, Cranstor
being such great reformer (Y) hi
petty action was not looked for anC
was q very ridiculous piece of selfish
| npss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
First Published IN the ABILENE WEEKLY
REFLECTOR February 4, 1902
Notice 70 Bridge Builders.

oealed proposals will be received at the
of,ies OF the county clerE OF Dickinson
county, Kansas, untn ~ O'c ook noon on 24th
day of 4, OruaTy, 1874, for iurnishi"g all tho
In Dor and material IN tho building anu con-,
crack In said c unity lans aud specitca-
lions IN die IN once OF county clerk, Abi-
cnsh dGnO.ii OF fiftS 600 dUllars witch will
be forfeited 10 q I'd county OF Diekinson,s In
case said bidder refuses or doesnot inter ihlo
can AID contract DO award, d to him. The
Cusetnissiousrs reserve the right 70 reject
any or all bids by order OF board OF Com.
n. Il. MOTT RF,
tseALI County ClegGs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

Don't pay large doctors bills. The
best medicine book published, 100
pages. elegant colored plates, will be
sent TO you on receipt Of three 2 cent
stamps tO pay postage. Address A,
r. UTdwsy,& Co.,, Boston, Mass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
CHARLES r. CRISP.
sketch Of a Man Who has Won ma
tional Fame.

tionai Fame.
Charles +. Crisp 10 the most promi
nent Of the younger generation Of Con
gressmen from the Sunny South III
comes of family of actors well'knowi
to the people Of tho South during me
war. Atan early age lao showed de
sire for public life. lie became a lead
err OF his party in Georgia and wa
cleo led 70 Congress in 1888 He served
in tho Confederate army and was a
one time solicitor.gcn Georgia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

Rev. Il. j. George; charge to candidate
Rev. G. S. Sheffield; charge to the
church, Rev. J.. II. Holt; benediction,
Rev. J. G.. Halaplian.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
ALREADY
In The Field!

P'ASp m o. |
Hats, Shirts, Panta.
looms, etc. |
Now that spring is
upon us let us tell
you where to buy
your Clothing and
Hats for the coming
year. G. @. Sterl &
Co. offer extraordi-
nary inducements to
buyers. We have
made some splendid
purchases for spot
cash, and our custom
ers will get the bene.
fit. Lower than ever
is the WatchwOrd
with us on prices all
over the house.
Ia large cases of
Hats are here now,
including all the lat.
est Shapes and Col
ors, and all prices.
See our nOn-break-
able Hat! See our
one ounce Hat! See
us on any kind of a
Hat for a man or boy!
We are the recOg-
nized fashionable
Hatters!
Our spring Suits
will range from $50
to 5000 for nObby
suits, and our best in
the world Suit for
men, all wool at $40,
is gaining a world
wi de reputation,
Nothing can match it,
Do not fail to see
G. @. Sterl & Co. fol
everything in thu
Clothing and Hat line
for this spring.
We will save yOr
money on every
article you buy from
us.
See our best in tn,
world Overalls at g.
rs, and 100. See GU
working Pantaloon
at To-, l.25 and 1.5(
We will surpris
you all. Come to on
store to trade an
save money.
N ~ NJ n N
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
cHRRLES r. CRISP.

In 1855 he became known In Congrea
as tho Bull Dog" Of the Democrat
side. His public record Is an exampls
for future politicians
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Try WHITE GOODS, DRAGON BLACK
WASH FABRICS ETC, AT
CASE & BISHOPS.
al NSS5-February 8, 8, 10, 1 l. 2 and 10. One
e&SS@ full week only at Special Discount.

Come and these magnificent goods for of
At the prices offer them during this sale will pay
make them before hot weather
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13
DR.. PURVES RESIGNS

The Pasrorate of the First Presbyterian
Church to Accept Professorship in
the Princeton Theological Seminary
His Congregation Regrets His Depart
ure.
A meeting of the congregation of the
First Presbyterian Church was held in the
chapel for the purpose of considering the
resignation of DR.. Purves. Mr. John w.
Chalfant was called to the chair and Mr. H.
C. Westervelt was elected secretary.
Doctor Purves stated that it was out of q
deep sense of duty to the best interests of
the work of the church at large that he felt
it incumbent upon him to accept the posi-
tion offered him by the Princeton Theolog-
ical Seminary. He had carefully considered
the question in all its bearings and could
come to no other conclusion but that the
field of labor opened before him was the one
for which he had been prepared by the
Master, and that it was on this ground-that
of duty to the whole Church-that he asked
his people here to release him, and, however
reluctantly, vet cordially agree with him in
making such request to Presbytery.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, The members of the First Pres
byterian Church and congregation have this
day been asked by our pastor, Rev. George
7. Purves, ID. D., to unite with him in re-
Questing the Presbytery of Pittsburg to dis
solve the relation now existing between him
and this church, stating that as a loyal SER
want of Jesus Christ he feels himself bound
in duty to accept the position recently ten
dered to him by the Directors of Princeton
Theological Seminary, and, further hearing
from him that it is his earnest desire that,
however reluctantly, we should yet cor
daily agree with him in making said request
to Presbytery; therefore,
Resolved, That as mark of our affection
for him, and in response alone to his ex-
pressed wishes, We do as a congregation unite
with him and make the request asked for,
stating, however, to Presbytery, that our
entire congregation, younger and older,
church members and non-communicants,
view this departure from among us with the
most sincere regret. We would keep him If
we could, almost against his strongly ex-
pressed convictions of duty, but it is ours to
yield, and we heartily, though sorrowfully,
bid him God speed to his new field of labor.
We have spent six very happy years to-
gether as pastor and people disturbed occa-
from without, but never from
within), the remembrance of which, we are
sure will for both him and US, brighten all
our future years, and sweeten coming toll
until earthly days are over, and we lay all
herd.
The following gentlemen were appointed
a committee to secure new pastor: Thomas
p. Day, G. E. Rumsev, James Laughlin,
Jr, Samuel Ewart, Colonel William A.
Robinson, Charles E Speer, William c.
Lilley
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13
DELLA CAIN IS FREE.
A Jury Acquits the Pretty Prisoner
of Numbering Her Child.
INSANITY ENTERED AS A PLEA.
The Young Girl Breaks Down When the
Verdict Is Returned.
ALL THE NEWS OF THE COURTS

The case of Della Cain, charged with the
murder and concealment of a new born male
child in Millvale, went to the jury shortly
before 6 o'clock last evening, and at 8
o'clock verdict of acquittal was returned.
The defendant is only II years Of age.
The body was found in the rear OF Samuel
Murphy's property in Millvale. The little
one had a garter tied twice around its neck,
and it was supposed to have been strangled.
The parentage was traced to Miss Cain. DR..
A. X. Lyon, DR.. G. T. Mac Cord, Mr.. Muir
ply, Miss Cain, the defendant, and few
others constituted the list of witnesses.
Messrs. McGeary and Braddock defended
the girl, and Assistant District Attorney
Goehring prosecuted her.
A Plea of Insanity Made.
The question of insanity was raised as
defense, on the ground that both parents OF
Miss Cain were of unsound mind. Mr.. Nc
Geary in addressing the jury made very
sympathetic plea for the liberation of the
defendant. Mr.. Goehring asked for second
degree verdict.
Judge Slagle in charging the jury said
there were three important points for the
jury to consider. First, was the child born
allV0I Ii SO, ulu JuS OclCuoohe oSSCAoy Aoo
life, and third, was there malice?
The Court expressed an opinion that
there could not be a first degree verdict
There were also no elements of man
slaughter so that with respect to the killing
of the child Judge Slagle intimated that the
verdict must either be one OF second de-
gree or acquittal. When insanity is set up
as defense, His Honor said the burden OF
proof is on the defendant to prove that in
sanity existed at the time of the commits
sion of the crime. 1t was for the jury to
say whether or not this had been done.
Might BE Guilty of a Minor Offense.
In regard to the fourth count of the in
dfctment, it made no difference whether
Della Cain had killed her child or not, if she
concealed its death, she was guilty of an
offense punishable under the statutes OF
Pennsylvania.
Judge Slagle announced to the jury that
he would convene court again at 1880, to take
the verdict, providing they decided upon
one.
1t was o'clock when the jury came in
with a verdict of mot guilty" The prisoner,
who was so weak from the excitement that
she had not been able to walk without as
sat quietly for a moment after the
verdict was given, and then burst into tears.
little time before she was in condition to be
taken away. The girl has been practically
alone in the world, but it is un nderstood that
q good home has been found for her. /
The jurors were greatly interested in the
prisoner, and it was plain that her extreme
youth and the hard circumstances surround |
ing her past life had induced them to bring |
In the verdict that released her from any |
further punishment for her act.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13

tended to the City of Paris and the City OF
New York. The China is steamship OF
5000 tons, built in Glasgow in 1889. She
plies between San Francisco and China, in
the Pacific Mail Line, but flies the British
flag
Mr. Call offered resolution, which was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations, requesting the President to open
negotiations with the Government of Spain
for the purpose of inducing that Govern
ment to consent to the establishment in the
island of Cuba of free and Independent
Republic, such consent to be given on pay
ment by Cuba to the Government of Spain
of sum of money as may be equivalent,
both to the value of the public property
belonging to Spain in the island and to the
REIMBURSEMENT of her sovereign rights;
also, for the negotiation of treaty to Sc
cure such material commercial advantages
as may be agreed upon.
Harrison's Message Considered.
The message of the President on the SUBJ
iect of an international conference on BIZ
metalism was taken up and Mr.. PETER ad-
dressed the Senate He declared his con-
viction that if the voters who favored free
silver coinage would combine to secure that
result they would be surely successful.
They would secure majority of members
of the House, who would have the courage
of their convictions, a majority In the
Senate and a President who would not
threaten a veto in advance of Congressional
action.
The naval appropriation bill was then
taken up. 1t was not till 80 pages of the
bill had been read, with hardly break,
that any important amendment was reached,
and that was one to insert an item of $50, 900
toward the eynenses of the international
naval rendezvous and review in connection
with the Worlds Columbian Exposition.
Mr.. Mcpherson asked Mr.. Hale-in
charge of the bill-whether $50, 900 would
be sufficient for the purpose.
"No," said Mr.. Hale, mot by any means;
but it is all that can be expended for the
present"
The Secretary of the Navy thought 1t
would cover all he needed for the present
Next winter there would be more needed.
The amendment was agreed to without
discussion. The bill went over until to-
morrow, and the Senate, after brief e1ecu-
tive session, adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13
The hum Of the Courts

81. A. F. BRIeGAN was convicted of embez-
Element before Judge Collier yesterday in
selling some machinery and refusing to
turn over the money.
A NON SUIT was entered against the plaint-
ifs in the case Of John Clark and c. w.
Shelton against C. Logan, an action for DAM
ages for the alleged refusal to give posses
sion of premises rented by the plaintiffs.
A VERDICT for $500 was rendered for the
plaintiff in the case OF Jane Graham VS.
Moses Dean. Dean is a hotel keeper in Har-
rison township, and. it is alleged, sold the
husband of Mrs. Graham drinks which
caused his death.
A BILL in equity was fled yesterday by
Robert McGregor and John Peterman
against the Peoples Natural Gas Company.
They asked for an injunction to restrain the
company from laying pipe line through
their farm in Penn township. A prelimi-
nary injunction was granted.
A BILL in equity was filed yesterday by
Cavanagh Bros. against F. B. Smith and the
Smith Manufacturing Company. The plain
tiffs state that they held the sole agency for
Pittsburg and vicinity for the sale Of house.
hold articles patented by Smith. The de-
PENDANTS, however, sold direct to customers
in the plaintiffs district, and they want
them restrained from so doing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13

Common Pleas No. miller vs. Mcconnell
etal; Ewing VS. Springer; Knowles VS. Shelter;
Couts VS. Byers; Floyd & Son 6s Seibert;
Pfeil VS. Kohen.
Common Pleas No. 2@Harrison VS. Nc
Keesport Borough; Ekendorver VS. Phila-
delphia Company; Montgomery VS. McGin-
Miss; Overman Wheel Company VS. Banker;
Mccormick ct al vs. Taylor; PEPPER vs Aims
worth ct al: Bole VS. Bole; McKelvey VS.
Demmler; Lewis VS. Ratigan.
Common Pleas No. s. Whitehouse VS.
Whitehouse; Hill, administrator, VS. United
Life and Accident Insurance Association;
Krouse VS. Whiteman; Glass VS. Philadelphia
Company ct al; Mccoy VS. Philadelphia Com
pany ct al; Kenney ct al va Wolf, Jr.; Gund-
lach vs. Wolinski; Richie VS. Kindlin;
Gluske VS. Zerbe; Wagner Bros. VS. Chalfant.
Criminal Court-Commonwe VS. John
Timothy, J: j. Richards, August Danner (2l,
W. H. Walker (2), Charles Suter (2), c.
Reinhardt (2), Richard Kroesen l2), George
A. Nye (2), A. L. Nye (2), Joseph Ryan, J.
D. Lupher ~, G. J. Cassity, Matthew Best, J.
Howley, Alex, Sayers ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13
PLEADED GUILTY IN BULK.
Twenty Oleomargarine Dealers Waive
rfo in,

Twenty oleomargarine Dealers Waive .
Trial in Court.
Twenty of those who have been indicted
for the illegal sale of oleomargarine in var
ious parts of the county pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge Collier yesterday. The remain
der of the 242 indicted were given until Sat-
uIday to make up their minds as to what
they want to do. Unless they plead guilty
they will be placed on trial Monday next.
Those who have pleaded guilty OF may yet
do so, will not be sentenced until the Su-
preme Court has passed on the constitu-
tionality of the law, which will be raised In
cases to be taken up.
Those who pleaded guilty were: F. c. Ed
wards, Matthias Henke, Joseph Zenger, j.
Wilson, Sophia Breirweiser, j. 7. Caughey,
W. d. Chisholm, H. Coleman, VIM. Cadman,
John L. Hahn, r. s. Hemiup, Park Painter.
Jacob Painter, Jr., Edward Kenna, Mrs. c;
W. Roberts, A. P. Coax, John Leonard
and Emma Sayers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13
GREAT SUITS.
The Ones We Are Selling at $40 Each.

They are the prize winners of the season.
our great line of $40 mems suits. You can't
match them elsewhere under SIS to $40. We
have set the town talking and the money
sale. No other clothier can produce line
to equal it. Light spring patterns in checks,
plaids, broken lines and cords in the selec.
tion. New blues, the blush grays, tans,
browns, Oxfords, plain black cheviots and
fancy cassimeres all at $40 each. Also silk
mixtures, corkscrews, bannockourns tweeds
and worsteds, $40 each, worth SIS to $40. Now
is your chance; it's folly to waste such an
opportunity as this is. Call and see our great
$40 mems suits. Notice-Free tickets to the
circus
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-13

ment creating fund for their nephew and
niece, Carroll P. and Nellie F. Davis. Each
contributed s. 900, and it was placed in the
hands Of the trustee to invest. When Car.
roll P. Davis became "a years of age and
Nellie Davis 81 years each was to receive
half Of the fund. In case Of the death OF
one the other got all. Both have arrived at
the age, and the trustee now hles his peti-
ton asking leave to pay the money over to
the pair and be discharged from his trust. ~