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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
WILL TRY DETECTIVES.
Creditors of W, P. Robinson Want to
to See Him Badly.

Special TO lnE RrrLEcroR.
HorE, Feb, - The creditors Of the
Farmers bank met yesterday afternoon
to decide IN n course Of action regard
ing the missing cashier, W. +. Robin
son. Correspondence has been opened
with PinkrrJon's detective agency aud
others regarding detective work ON the
case. Pinkrrlon wants IS a day as
long as II is necessary to work while
Others are willing to work for reward
II successful.
A subscription paper circulated for
the purpose has already about $500
pledged II is thought that ssOO
can be- raised aud the commission
ers will be asked to add an equl sum
to 1t.
There Is in circulation an indefinite
rumor to the effect that Robinson is in
Honduras or on his way there. II Is
said that he talked to some of his
friends a short time agn about extradi
tlon treaties and remarked that Hon.
Iuras was one place where defaulter
would be safe. That is probably the
sole ground for the report.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
PETITIONS REFUSED.
The Whisky Cases to Be Il 3srd--
District Court.

DlbbllCb OOulbs
District court convened f1i the
February term this morning, Judge
James Humphrey presiding. The
first few hours we're taken up with
hearing motions, etc.
Before noon petitions were presented
in the whisky cases asking for change
Of venue to another district on the
ground that the people were prejudiced
against the defendants. Counter
petitions asserting that the people are
not prejudced were presented, both
being supported by sflidavits. Judge
Humphrey took the matter under
advisement until afternoon wien he
refused 10 allow u change Of venue
aud n jury will II possible be secured
to try the cases, commencing next
Tuesday. The cases are those that
played 50 great a part in last falls
campaign and there may be some
difficulty In finding jurymen without
opinion on their merits.
The Detwiler case WAS set for tomOr.
row morning. No further matters Of
general Interest were taken up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
THE SAFE STILL SAFE.
Nobody Knows How Much Money
Robinson Left.

llorE, Feb. l. The Hope bank mat
tee appears to he as much Of mystery
now as IL was week ago. The cltdi.
tors have given up all hope of srelng
Robinson again aud have determined
to make ~ strong u fight as possible
for their money, The creditors will
hold n meeting this afternoon to
decide on what action to take.
Mrs. Robinson arrived Saturday aud
endeavorcd To open tho safe but did
not succeed, The combination that
was used when she was in the bank
had evidently been changed lfit.wili
not work At all an expert will be sent
for
There are some who still cling to the
hope there must have been some silver
left In the safe that could not b. car
rled with the defaulting officer aud
attachments are as thick as leaves
on Nallombrosa around TIE piece of
iron. There will De considerable
litigation hefor" the matter is settled
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

largo numbers OF persons huddle 70.
gether in some houses most con-
ducive to warmth. Barns have
been torn down and the boards
used for firewood, even the shed
roofs are torn off and the straw
made to feed the dying embers; cloth
ing is given away for bread; horses and
cattle are sacrificed at a tithe Of their
value; fodder Is as scarce as hum an
food and iu some cases horse flesh
has been sacrificed for sustenance.
During the winter there Is no work
and frequently fathers have left their
wives and children To fight the battle
OF want alone because they could do
nothing and their absence would leave
fewer mouths TO feed at home. The
bread which many are eating Is com.
posed of wild arrock potatoes, chaff
aud leaves, and these terrible condi-
tions inevitably produce disease.
"Within the radius of one mile there
are 100 cases Of typhus fever. Pesti-
lence and hunger are daily gaining
ground and decimating the people. An
official estimate of the number OF those
without food or means Of support who
require aid is given at 10000 900 per-
sons, and this is probably below tho
true number.
"The loss TO Russia by the famine is
estimated ut $500, 900, OO0 Up TO the
present time there have been few con-
tributions from abroad, but the gov
ernment and the people OF Russia are
deeply sensible for the spontaneous
offers that have been made In the va
rious parts Of the United States"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A Prosperous Company.

The Kansas Farmers Fire Insurance
company is advancing at pace which
must be source of much pride 10 the
officers The company has during
January, 1892, written more than twice
the insurance of the corresponding
month In 1891 and 1t stands in the
front rank of the companies Of the
west. Kansas has no more subst IN.
tial institution, every dollar of liabii.
ty being amply secured. It. has paid
since its organization $50 ,O03in losses
and has not just claim unsettled.
Abilene should DO proud of its insur-
anUe company,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A GOLDEN NAIL
Driven into the Calamity Coffin
Debt Reduction,

Driven into the Calamity Coiln--
Debt Reduction.
The lrst month Of 1892 has been
bright one for the farmers. During
January they have driven large sized
spike into the coffin Of calamity, EN-.
phasizing the prosperity which has
come 10 those who will seek it. The
actual reduction Of the indebtedness
Of the farmers Of the county during the
month has been nearly 100000 Could
anyone ask more? IL II not encourage
ing and does IL not prove what tie
friends Of Kansas have claimed, that
the state is marching nobly on out Of
its dinlculties2
The figures for the month are as
follows:
Farm Mortg ges recorded t7o.0o3 10
Farm Mortgages released ....,...... . ,71j y,
Excess Of releases. ........ .. ie,sgJlh
city Mortgnge- 70 ordtd......, 600. l5,2 5.0D
City MOrig grs re- oasod .............,-. p,lGg o.
Excess Of corded ................, G,lO1o0
Farms sold ............................ u
Ahhl'hhN HPth loi sFi'' w.
1t Is safe to estimate that vt least 40
per cent Of the amount for which the
farms sold was covered by mortgages
given In part payment, and not actually
Indebtedness incurred. This would
subtract Sl0,56i from the amount
recorded and make the total reduction
of farm mortgage Indebtedness $50 i5i,
the largest decrease IN the REFLEC
TORS mortgage record for single
month. The five months now com.
plete In the record show a net decrease
Of slOi, ,GS2 ~, an average sos SO II
month. lIah for the farms and
farmers of Dickinson county.
When II Ia remembered that these
statements are crciudre of all fore.
closures, and represent actual decrease
IN Indebtedness the figures are such ~
inspire pride and ought to make the
bowling apostles Of despair hide their
heads In shame.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A COLD JANUARY.
What Prof. Snow Says of Last
Months Weather.


Months Weather.
Chancellor Snow furnishes the
REFLECTOR n report Of January's
weather. The month was somewhat
colder than the January average
u OF the preceding Januaries having
been colder and 10 warmer than che
month just closed The mercury fell!
below zero on live days, one more than
the January average. The rainfall
was below the January average. The
wind velocity was nearly normal. The
minimum temperature of the month
has been but three times exceeded
during our 25 years record - in Jan
nary 1873, 1884 and 1857, when tn,
temperatures were respectively 26, 81 5
and 20 degrees below zero.
Mean Temperature "a O2 degrees
which is 40 degrees below the Jan
uary average. The highest tempera
ture was So degrees on the 3lst; the
lowest WIS 10 degrees below on the
l9th, giving range Of Of II degrees.
Rainfall including melted snow.
0 SO inch, which is 0 40 inch below the
January average. Rain or snow fell
in measurable quantities on days
There were no thunder showers. The
entire depth Of snow was 5 8 inches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

The much hrrdlded and long talked
of banner presentation to the voters OF
unenhghtened Fragrant Hin township
by the leaders Of the citizens alliance,
took place this afternoon at the court
house. A very small audience greeted
the speaker, Prof. II. n. Gaines, uf
Sallna, who delivered the presentation
harangue. His address WAS the same
old thing, not even rearrangrd, pre-.
sentiug the calamity side of life. not
one ray Of hope for the fntur. falling
from his lips. Mr. Gaines dnrs very
well when he talks ON mathematics nr
geography but of poll tical economy he
has vast deal yet to learn.
A careful search of the city uuearth-
ed dve peoples partYites from Fra
grant Hin who received the banner
and departed through the by ways for
their isolated homes in northeast Dick
inson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
WILL THE LAW sTAND2
The Dickinson County Salary Bill
Discussed.

nv DAShAhSSh SpAhbJ p"ANA9 DAAA
Discussed.
A new compile ,tion has arisen re-
garding the salary bill introduced aud
framed by i. w. Gibson In the lcgisla-
ture Of 1889. IL will be remembered
that il reduced the salaries Of nearly
all the court house officials, the chief
drop being in the county treasurer's
salary which was changed from $4,000
to $4,000. The Officers have during
the past two years been paid as pro-
vded for in the bill.
a recent supreme court decision has
made some of the officers doubt the
validity of the bill aud they will ask
for the old salary rate. One section of
the bill related to the county officers Of
Norton county, but was not mentioned
in the title. This section the supreme
court decided unconstitutional because
ol the omission in the title and soinr
think the whole bill il thus mad" void.
ThccuuuIy clmmi-,ilLers viii Jake
legal advice on the matter
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post
office for the week ending Feb. 2nd
1892, Have your mail addressed t.
street aud number and it will he
promptly delivered.
Gay Miss Nancy Leach, Mrs MI
Nc tyre, Mrs Samr q fTen, Wr
Copper ! t'udr, Henry
Gl"ns y, VIM NcDonald, teandcr
Mitchell, WIN Quinlsn, ID l.
Reed 4 y ughter Leaco g. Cha,Ies
Mitchell, Miss Annie and Katie
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised giving date
n. Il Under the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent Il c) will
be charged for AL advertised letters.
ID. II GoRDEN, Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
ABILENE GETS ONE.
Two Republican Conventions in t he
Fifth District.

Special to Tng RE LrCToR
CLAY CENTER, Feb .. The Fifth
district republican central committee
met here last evening. Chairman W.
II. Bishop presi ing.
II WAS decided to hold two couven.
tions oi the district. The first will be
u convention to select delegate to 90
to the national republican convention
at Minneapolis Jun. g. This convrn.
tion will be held ~ CpucrIdia March s.
The congressional convention, tn
nominate "A caudiiltr for congrrssm n
will be held at Abilene June 81.
The cimmttto members report most
encouraging conditions throughout the
district nud ruprblIcan victory is
considered certainty for next fan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

A new material is being made by an
English company which resembles
leather and India rubber, and will be
made into boots and shoes, water proof
clothing and other similar products It
Is known as blandytc, but the compost.
ton is not made public
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb, 2-Dr. Bas il
Manly professor of Old Testament
interpretations and Biblical introduce
ZION in the Southern Baptist Theolog.
zeal seminary, died last night lie had
been sick several weeks with pneu.
monia resulting from grip lie was
born December 10, 1925, near Elgefield,
3 C., the son OF the late Basil Manly,
president OF the university of Alabama.
dc was one of the founders Of the
southern Baptist Theological semi.
RagN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A Carload Of Organs.

The carload of musical instruments
received by Broughton Bros. a short
time ago has been entirely sold out and
another carload of organs was received.
saturday.
The firm has the best selection of any
house in central Kansas and it will
pay everyone looking for bargains to
see them on organs just now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A Commander Chief

OF the Grand Army of the Republic, G
s. Merrill. Few remedies are better
known In this vicinity than sulpher
bltters; their sale has been very general
throughout this section, and the mum.
Der OF reliable and we'll attestdd cases
of beneficial results and recovery by
theI usN n largo and beyond dispute,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Notica.

Notic"is hereby gwen that the ru ulnr
annual meeting OF the stakeholder, OF the
bgFLEcrnW Pu1li hing @ ,mp,n, II \biI NO.
Ma "a, will be- held at their Ole m Am.
lone, on saturday, Feb. 0. 1897 bcgi IN II AT
1S0 p. M for the elooiio, of dir Ct r, for
the ensuing yoarand the .ansactlon of snch
other business as may properly como before
them J.J. COOPER, Pr -ident
hiVkAAo WAGif0I sVoTetary. tdctu
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A Diamond Fraud.

Whitened Cape diamonds have been
sold lately in Belgium, at prices much
above their value. A French chemist
finds out that on being dipped in a
weak aniline solution the diamonds
lose their yellowish tinge, and appear
as pure white as the Indian or Brazilian.
A bath Of nitric acid will show the
fraud, or a little alcohol.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

'-.isS- ssoal by the ala OF mooern ex-
plosivcs, 1t sregarded as not altogether
impossible that the ball and its con-
tents might reach some other world
and be found by its inhabitants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Umbrellas That wn Not be Stolen.

Among recent novelties is a tourist'f
umbrella which is sunique owing to the
fact that It is not liable to be stolen
II Is made like the ordinary umbrella
except that the handle may be un-
orewed and placed in the pocket, In
the act of uncrewing IL, however, the
ribs arc automatically locked together
and cannot be reopened until the
aaQGle " ONO mogo screwed h plaue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

A gold watch was recently dug up
near Atlanta, Ca, ON the old breast
works in Coke's district. The case was
In good condition, but the works were
entirely eaten up by rust The owner
is supposed TO have been killed during
the war
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

An electric snow plow has been de-
signed, with thirty horsepower motor
for prppelling the car, and indcpcnd-
ent reversible motors for running the
brushes. II is intended for use ON
Ilrcct RAILWAYS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

ELsnRA. N. Y, Feb 2.-The bank at
Addison, Steuben county, was entered
by professional thieves last night aud
several thousand dollars in cash, be-
sides a number of valuable papers and
government bonds were stolen. There
is no clew to the thievea
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Special Bargains
THIS WEEK AT
THE RESCUE!

Two pair California White Wool Blankets worth 800 for
$780,
Three pair California White Wool Blankets worth $50 for
3.50
Three pair California White Wool Blankets worth 100 for
1925. NV W.
One pair White Wool Blankets worth 800 for ESQ.
One pair Gray Wool Blankets worth FPS for17
One pair Scarlet all wool Blankets worth 800 for ESQ.
One Ladies' Fur Cape Wool Seal worth 20 90 for 1OOO
Six Plush and AStraChan Cloth Ladies Capes from ITO
500 worth one-haf more
One Persian Shawl worth $50 for $50.
One Persian Shawl worth TO- 90 for ZOO.
Thrty-eght pairs Ladies' pure silk Mittens worth 65 for
48 cents.
Iwenty-three pairs Ladies' pure silk Mtens worth 100 for
73 cents.
g%All Underwear Cor Ladies, Gents and
Children at fiat COST
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

The future Of aluminium. now that
the price Of the metal has been 80 won
derlully reduced, will bc one Of great
utility. The German military authori-
ties are about to use II for cartridge
boxes and lining Of lnapsaclIs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

BEAVER, Pa, Feb. 1.-The defend
ants in the Quay libel suit were sem
fenced to-day to six months imprison-
ment in Jail and to pay n fine Of 5000
and the costs OF prosecution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

A leading coal expert of New South
Wales states that the Collie River coal
Held, in Western Australia, covers an
area of fully $4,000 acres, aud that the
deposit is without doubt good all round
coal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

The apparent nattening of the vault
OF the heavens has bcon found to have
nn annual period, nd to depend on
clouds 1t seems least Hat with a misty
horizon, and less by night than by day
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Asbestos Cushions for BolIers.

The French Admiralty has adopted
for covering the boilers of war ships
mattresses or cushions made of asbestos
cloth and stuffed with some non-con.
ducting material such us silicate cot
ton or asbestos fibre.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
A uog Dlseaso in Germany.

HAMBURG, Feb 2. 2.-"Rinderpest," q
hog disease, is spreading in the district
OF Altoona, Sanitary measures against
infection are strictly enforced and mar.
kets are closed in consequence
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

A citizen Of Beaver, Pa, suing for a
divorce brings against his wife the
charge of having thrown dish Of fried
egg at him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
RusslA's AWFUL CONDITION.

Aho AahiWo bIhukht TO tho AtteutlOu OF
the Department. of State,
WAsHISGIoS,' Feb 2-The horrors
OF the Russian famine were yesterday
brought to the attention of the depart
ment OF state in a report from Minister
Smith at St. Petersburg, lie says in
part;
Gold as well as hunger causes terri
bio sufsripE IN sdmh peiRhboshuUdb
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Our Neighbour"

Minister (quoting) - And tell me,
brethren, who is our neighbor across
the way?
Roy Henderson (who takes It literal
ly)-Sam Bowlcs.
(And the organ played sweet music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

The British flagship Victoria, which
went ashore near Plata, Greece, has
not yet been hoated. She sprang
leak after grounding, aud before the
leak could be stopped 500 tons Of water
had entered her hold The gunS and
other heavy fittings arc being taken
out in order to tighten the ship as much
as possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
santa Fs r.ArninRs.

BosToN, Mass, Feb. 2-The Atchison
December statement, including the
San Francisco system, shows gross
earnings OF SS, $40, $50, an increase Of
S2ls2gs Net earnings were 81, 92s, 9i9,
an increase Of S3i2, s0A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
South Dickinson Teachers.

The SJuIh Dickinson Teachers asso.
citation will be held at Enterprise, Feb.
20, commencing at i0;S0 u. IN. The
program Is ~ follows:
AInIaNIA.. nnnann.-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-06
GUARANTEED CUBE,

We authorize our advertised druggist TO
sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs. and Colds, upon this
condition. II you are afflicted with
Cough, Cold, or any Lung, Throat or Chest
trouble, and will use this remedy as d.
rected, giving it a, fair TRIAL, and expert
once no benefit, you may return the bottle
and have your money refunded. We
could not make ahis offer did we not know.
that DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied on. 1t never Gisappoints. Trial
bottles free at Adolph Dreiss, and Dreiss,
Thompson & Co. Large size SOC and
sl.OO 272
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-06
FIFTEENTH YEAR,

Mrs. A. R. Gregory, of San Antonio
Texas, will open the 18th year ar
Boarding and Day School for young a
dies and girls, Wednesday, Sept. 2lst. Sh
has erected a new school building at
Laurel Heights, a situation which com
bines the advantages Of town and coun-
try. 1t is directly upon the street car
II Inc and thus within easy access OF
church, lectures, &c, in the winter-al-
Of the city.
San Antonio Is known to be one OF the
greatest Sanitariums OF the south, and
therefore pupils from less healthful dis
riots would gain the advantage of climate
as we'll as scholastic improvement.
For terms and added particulars ad-
dress MRS. AUGUSTA GREGORY,
z p II Laurel Heights,
Box CAT, San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

TIE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
County Court In Matters of Probate, to SEP
TENDER Term, 1899.
The State Of Texas to all persons interested
In the inistration of the estate of Louis
JaLo, deceased:
Ferdinand Staffel, Administrator of the es-
tate Of Louis Jazo, deceased. has filed his final
account and application for discharge In the
County Court OF Bexar County, which will be
acted on at the September term, A. D., 1892
of said Court at the Court House thereof. in
the City of San Antonio, after this notice
shall have been duly published for twenty
CO. days In some newspaper published in
Bexar County, Texas, at which time ali per.
sons interested In said estate may appear and
make objections thereto. If they see proper.
Witness, Thad W. Smith. Clerk of the Coun.
ty Court of Bexar County, and Seal
IL. 81 of said Court. at my Office in San A m
tonic, this 9th day of August, A, o.,
1892. THAD. W. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, BeXsr County,
By X. G. SYMINGTON, Deputy,
Issued same day.
Came to hand August 9Th. A d, 1892, at 8
O'Clock p. m, and publication ordered made
In the San Antonio Daily LIGHT.
T. P. MCCALL,
Sheriff Bexar County.
By W. D. DRUsE, Deputy. scat