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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
NEWS NOTES.


Grand Duke Constantine, uncle Of the
czar and father of the queen OF Greece,
is dead.
Minister Egan's son is preventative
in Chill OF a company which has claim
of s., 575, 900 for railroad built during
Balmaceda's time.
Capt Dorr, of tic steamer Prince
william H., which arrived the other
morning from Hayti, stated that he had
heard from a private source In Port au
Prince that there was danger OF serious
trouble and that 1t was liable 10 happen
at any moment
Negotiations with the Unite States
government In regard TO extradition
are In progress Paris, in addition to
tho negotiations for commercial
treaty going on both here and in
Washington, United states Minister
Reid will take with him draft OF the
projected extraction treaty when he
starts shortly for the United States In
order TO haste its ratification. The
commercial negotiations point to the
conclusion of a convention for the ad-
mission of French sugar and hides into
the United States 10 return for the ad
mission Of American timber and other
articles Of French product
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
Horses VIII Do II.

There has grown up a dangerous
practice Of leaving horses unhitched in
the streets. Although there is an
ordinance against It the police do not
enforce 1t and teams are left standing
daily for half hours at time, not only
endangering themselves but putting in
peril other teams and the pedestrians.
II should not be allowed,
An example of what is likely Ia
happen was given about noon today
when @. 8. Crawford's horse and car.
riage having been left standing neal
his home without hitching came run
ming down Broadway at the top OF tn,
horses speed, Luckily some men IL
front of Jeffcoat & Swick's livery
stable succeeded in stopping II ate
running 1t on the sidewalk. No serious
damage was done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
DICKINSON TEACHERS.
A Successful and Interesting County
Meeting.

A Successful and Interesting County
Meeting,
II Is but due credit to the officers OF
the County Teachers association to s,.y
that the program and meeting was tins
afternoon the best that has been en-
joyed in year or more. There was an
attendance OF teachers from all parts OF
the county that crowded the high
school rooms to their utmost capacity
and live, healthy interest was taken
in the subjects discussed.
The president, Principal l.. II. Wis
hard. of Solomon, presided and the
secretary, Miss Margaret Betz, was
recording the happenings.
After n teachers chorus and re-
sponses on the topic, "One thing ]
leaned In 1917 came the first paper OF
the day, "The Heritage Of the Peda'
qopuen by W. Is. Hall, principal OF the
Hope schools. MIR. Hall gave a
thoughtful and appreciative talk. The
high estate OF the teacher was duly
honored and all who heard the paper
must have had a greater realization OF
their task.
Next was a paper, "rhe Incubation
Of Principles the True Aim OF th'
Educator" by Prof. II. NJ. Ambrose
of Central college. The speaker sus
tanned his position veil and emphaslzr'
the need Of keeping the teaching %
principles always In view.
The Enterprise high school furnished
n chorus Of fifteen voices which mad
most enjoyable music. They wer'
heartily encOred,
BUSY Work In County Schools" wa
the subject Of an excellent paper b!
Miss Laura Brown who pleaded 10
much attention to the young In orde
To begin education symmetrically.
"a study In English Literature,
by Miss Florence Reasoner, assistan
principal Of the Abilene high school
was n critical and well written study
Of tho life and works Of Byron. II
was much enjoyed.
"The Sonnet and Other Ners
Forms" by /. T.. Dewey, Of this city
was the closing paper. II opened
new field Of thought 10 the teacher
aud was attentively listened TO, !
WAS subject no man In Kansas coul'
have handled sO we'll.
A vocal duet by Miss Sadie Kirb
and Mr.. q. II. Kittel was last on tn
program. The entire list Of exercise
WAS valuable and helpful
The evening lecture by Prof. Graham
o. the State Agricultural coll ge uI
"Mcu who Get Sidetracked' wa
listened to by an nudicnce that file,
the rooms. The address WAS scholarl
and helpful aud impressed most favor
ably all who heard II.
There should not be omitted u men
ti0n of the solomon lidies' quartettc
whose singing WAS exceedingly swee
and showed high order Of talent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
They Don't Know Burlhard.

The Saline county people ARE ENJOY.
ing u tilt with one OF Dickinson
county's eccentric characters. II will
be relief to the business men OF
town to know that he has transferred
his affections, The Republican says;
Wln. Gels has received letter from
AN old German in Dickinson county
which is "A quaint curiosity in every
respect, The mans name is BurkhHTd
Blumer and 20 years ago his father
preempted claim in Saline county
and after spending 500 on It me
one else Jumped" the claim. MIR.
Blumer asks the county to send him
500 and permit to spend the rest of
the wiuter ut the Saline county poor
house. He says he has asked the
county several tunes to send him SlOO
to pay for his father having been
beaten out Of his claim but has never
learned anything about II. Now he il
down with the grippe and would be
willing TO call It square with the
county II he can stay in the poor house
until spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

j. W, jerks, who has been Ill with
pneumonia, is improving.
"A marriage license was granted d.
=. Negley and Sophia Kropff, of Tai
mage.
The Chapman Hlowitzer is running
n Dante's "Inferno" with modern i'm
provements that is calculated to make
ones blood curdle.
The Abilene friends Of Frank Nc
Divitt will be interested TO learn OF his
marriage to Miss Edith Haines In
Santa Paula, Cal, last week.
Marshal Allison concluded to take
q hand In the Dan Kreider matter and
went down 10 Chase county after the
young man, returning on today's Santa
Fe train.
The notorious Dan Kreider had
this afternoon his preliminary exami-
nation on the charge Of threatening To
kill DIR. Gish. A big crowd was In
attendance. Kreider was bound over
The county alliance had a meeting
this afternoon for the purpose Of in
vestlgating and accommodating one
OF the brethren who refused TO bt
bossed by the peoples party crowd. liz
politely requested them to go TO The
l..
Baker & Bullock shipped out I
special train OF fat cattle Sunday nigh
over the Santa Fe to Chicago. Ther,
were 37i head OF as fine stock as evel
left Abilene and we expect to heal
good reports Of their sale. j. w
Baker accompanied them to market.
&C. J. McDivitt is one of the mer
who are always dropping into sof
snaps. Since going to California HI
has been drifting around in the news
paper business but now comes th'
information that he has been appointed
inspector Of the ports OF santa Barbara
Ventura and Hueneme, n position thn
is not only pleasant but has ia
salary attached.
The following from the IIeringtoi
Times is the best OF logic; The plnr
which some people have adopted o
sending away from home for mos
everything they want is n bad one
Our business men can furnish you will
anything you want, aud If they don
happen TO have 1t on their shelves the!
can get II In twenty-four hours, there
by keeping the money at home
encouraging home enterprise and y0I
will get the goods just as cheap II no
a little cheaper than as though yol
sent your money to Kansas City o
Chicago. Experience teaches that /
Is bad plan to ignore home dealer
and run the risk OF some one else pick
ing out the goods for you. In othe
words 1t is good plan TO patroniz
home industries every time,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
IN HARD LINES.
A Manchester Man Beside other
Troubles Loses Foot.

There was an accident at Manches-
ter Thursday night that had such
sad surroundings as to inspire pity
for the unfortunate victim. Samuel
Groves was employed rs night watch
man about the Santa Fee yards and
had just telegraphed to Topeka for n
man to take his place as his wife had
become insane aud yesterday was TO be-
taken to the asylum. lie wished Ia
accompany her and WAS grievng sorely
over the ulilicliun Of the one he loved
80 well.
While at the depot Thursday night
as he attempted to step on the engine tC
talk with n friend, the engineer, he
slipped and one foot went under the
wheels which no mashed IL NJ to render
amputation necrssary. The poor iel
low seems to be- having more than his
share of trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
FATAL SHEDDING.
A renYear- old Boy Loses Life from
an Accident.

an Accident.
The small boys of town who have
been having oceans of iun shedding
this winter have just had u prarl icih
example Of the possible results Of riding
behind wagons on their sleds.
About two weeks ago the ten-ycar
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Johu Swan
son, living In northeast part of town,
while playing that way, catching on
wagons, fell aud received n severe
bruise IN his abdomen. There was
little external injury but internally the
little fellow was badly hurt. Last
week Dr. Steelsmilh performed two
surgical operations, clearing tie
wounds and striving to make the
bowels perform their regular func' ions
but IT, was all In vain and the boy died
yesterday morning. The little fellow
has suffered intensely. lie WAS well
known about town AZ he sold papers
aud did other things to earn money
that brought him into notice.
The funeral services were held at the
house this morning, Rev, W. l.. Sea.
brook officiating. The interment wa,
| IL miles north.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
over Four Score Years.

William Page, the father-in-law Of
Andrew Hart, died In north Dickinson
Sunday morning and was buried today
from the Dunkard church northeast of
the city. He was aged 81 years and
had for a long time been u resident OF
Dickinson county.
Mr.. Page died at the home Of an.
other son-in.law, Thomas Perry. lie
had long been a sufferer from cancer
aud died from the effect of the disease
The interment was in the Livingston
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
Advertised Letters.

The following is IA list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post.
office for the week ending ian. Goth.
1899. Have your mail addressed Ia
street aud number and IL will bt
promptly delivered.
Cnnord, Miss Ednt Hewitt, Mrs Isaiah
Abt Oft br l. \ % CliHe,JL
Duii, win HHmHk' =, Jacob
Long, John II Milhrpok. MIR
Orgnu, u Warrington, Mr.
Ilnzlewood Mrs h izabsth
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised giving date
N. B.-Under the late order of thu
postmaster general, one cent c) viii
he charged for all advertised letters.
ID II GORDEN, Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28

BERLIN, Jan 2S-A woman named
BadmewslSi was beheaded SATURDAY. by
the Berlin executinner for having killed
her husband by administering poison
10 him. She will, however, in all prob
ability be the last criminal dispatched
in this manner, as tho emperor has
called his attention TO other methods
OF capital punishment and has decided
against the present arbnrous system.
lie hesitates between death by hang
ing and eleclrocution. but is under
nssbd " yrCes the tsrggnS rHthou'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
A Pleasant Snrprise

On Saturday evening about seventy
five members aud friends Of the Presby-
trrian congregation gave Mr.. and Mrs /,
VIC, Sherman very pleasant surprise
at the home Of Mrs Il. j. Parent.
After delicious refreshments had been
served, Ia behalf of those present, DR..
Blayney, in his usual pleasant and
aifable manner, presented Mrs. Sher.
man with a beautiful silver fruit basket
and Miss Kate Croft in behalf of Mr..
Sherman's Sunday school class gave
him Meyers Series Of Old Testa-
ment lleroes.n Both responded In n
feeling manner. Although Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherman have resided here but
short time yet 10y their active and
earnest co.opefation In both church
aud social circles, they have won the
esteem and love of all who know them
and rs they leave shortly for Californla
they carry With them the best wishes
of II host Of friends who regret then
departure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 2o "A. W. ogilvie
& Co, the Canadian flour magnates, are
said TO have wished to sell out their
thirty-two elevators and numerous
large milling plants throughout the
British provinces last year and to have
commissi med Tracey d Hull TO ar
range deal with an English syndicate.
Hull says he secured an option on the
property and found responsible English
capitalists who were willing to pay
81, $50, 900 for the business, but the mil
lers giving no good reason, refused
finally to sell. He has begun suit for
$500, 900 for commissions and damages,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
A BEAUTIFUL sIsreRHoop.
he Kind Act OF IA Kings Daughter on An
Elevated Rsilroad Train.

he Kind Act OF "a Kings Daughter on An
Elevated Rsilrosd Train.
On an elevated train the other day a
glimpse was had OF n kind act, the doer
OF which little suspected that she was
noticed. Among the passengers was a
sweet-facad vonnp woman. dressed in
fresh but not deep mourning, such as
one might wear for young child. At
one OF the stations another woman got
on carrying a baby. Both were clean
ly but poorly dressed. the baby partic-
ularly needing warmer garments than
It's gingham dress for the sharp air OF
the day. II wore no hat, little shawl
pinned over its head serving for hat and
cloak as we'll.
The pair were seated directly oppo-
site the lady in black. whose gaze was
soon riveted upon them. She watched
the baby Ms II she could not take her
eyes from II, and when n shifting OF
passengers left n vacant seat on one
side of the mother she crossed and took
IT,
"Whnt a bright baby" she said, lean
ing toward IL; how old Is she2' with a
soft smile at the pleased mother
The woman told her.
"Ahw said tho first speaker, my
baby was month older. But she was
no larger" Then she bent down and
smiled in the baby's eyes, letting its
little hand clasp one Of her gloved fin
gers There i, little coat and warm
cap" she said, speaking low and rap
idly, will you give me your address
and let me send 1t TO you?"
The woman scarcely caught hei
meaning.
"QuicS, please, | leave at the next
station" urged the other, still playing
with the baby.
Hesitatingly then and flushing lit
tie, an address was given. A low
THANK you" was the reply, and theI
the train slowed up.
The involuntary listener and assist
ant at the little scene saw the black
robed figure pause moment on tn,
platform outside and take up table
attached to her belt, evidently to writ
down the address AS she did so
glimpse was had, too, Of a silver eros
and tiny knot OF purple ribbon, whicl
showed In whose name the dead baby
garments were offered. II this Is tn
spirit OF all the Kings Daughters wha
n beautiful sisterhood IL is!-N. Y. Sur
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
Now II La Safe,

Workmen today completed the
repairs on the pipes Of the opera house
heating apparatus which were discov-
cred Wednesday evening to be in bad
shape. Tie pipes have been complete
ly oyerhauled and all weak spots
replaced with new material making the
entire apparatus in better condition
than In two years. There will be no
danger Of fire or of cold opera house
hereafter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
Good Returns.

Some people always have good luck.
James Waits, the handsome Cedar
street butcher, is one Of them. lle has
been purchasing his chewing tobacco
at Shane Il Emig's, buying the brand
known MS Something Good" In each
plug there is numbered ticket aud
when one gets the numbers to lC
inclusive, present is promised. Waits
made the list complete the other day
and sent in his tickets TO the manu-,
facturers, j. G, Butler & Co., ST.
Louis, when he received a present OF
ten pounds of tobacco. James thinks
he got great bargain and Shane &
Elnig are selling Something Good" al
a rate which surprises them.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28

Congress.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. I'm the senate
yesterday the galleries were crowded
some time before the senators assem-.
bled. There was little interest taken
In the routine proceedings; everybody
was waiting for the message aud no
one would he satisfied with anything
less.
Mr.. Hoar, from the committee ON
pri icges and elections, made u report
in the case OF Senator Chiffon, OF
Texas, concluding with the resolution
tlat Mr.. Chiffon Is entitled 10 retain
his seat
At l3;IO Private Secretary Haltord
entered the chamber and the message
was formally laid before the senate
and n minute later Chief Clerk johnson
started I read the document
The reading Of the message was con-
cludcd at 1880, when Mr.. Sherman,
chairman of the C mmittee on foreign
relations, arose and said: 81 move, MIR.
President, that the message and ascom-
panying documents be printed and re-
ferred TO the committee on foreign re-
lations. In view of tho gravity and
not think II expediont TO make any re-
marks"
The motion was agreed 10 and SOC
additional copies were ordered to be
printed.
MIR. Turpie, from the committee on
privileges and elections, reported u re.
solution in the case of Senator Call OF
Florida, declaring that senator duly
elected and lawfuly entitled TO his seat
II was placed on the calendar.
The vicc-president laid before the
senate n communication from Chief
Justice Fuller, of the supreme court
announcing the death OF Mr.. Ju,tice
Bradley last Friday. Remarks Ia
eulogy OF the deceased judge were
made by Mr.. Mcpherson and Mr. Hoar
and then, in token Of respect for III,
memory, the senate adjourned till to
day.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-At precisely
noon yesterday Speaker Crisp ascendeC
10 the chair and his colleagues without
regard to party warmly greeted hin
| Us he assumed the reins OF authority
laid down so long on account Of sick
ness.
After the approval OF the journal nnC
the transaction OF routine business {
number Of bills were introduced anC
referred
During the call Of states Mr.. Pruden
one Of the presidents secretaries, np
pcared at the door OF the house anC
was announced by the assistant door
keeper lie delivered tue message o
the chief executive relative to thu
Chllian troubles and the call having
been suspended the message was i'm
mediately aid before the house.
The reading of the message consumed
almost an hour and then on motion o
Mr.. Blount OF Georgia, the messag,
and accompanying documents wor'
ordered printed and referred to tn
committee on foreign affairs Afte
further routine business the house ad
journed till tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
CHILTS NOTE.
She Sends n Reply to the Ultima
tum of the United States.
WILL WITHDRAW MATTAS NOTE,
The baltimore Anair to he Submitted to
Arbitration or to the United states
Supreme Court-prooesdlnEs
in Congress.

SANTIAGO, Chill, Jan. 26.--The Chilian
government has sent n reply TO the
ultimatum OF the United States The
reply Is in effect rs fol ows; Chill
agrees 10 withdraw the offensive note
sent by Senior Malta and acknowledges
chat It's issuance was due 10 an error OF
judgment Chill also withdraws its re-
quest for the withdrawal OF United
States Minister Egau.
In addition TO this the Chiian gov.
crnmrnt in It's answer, proposes that
the affair the attack on the Balti-
more's sal ors In Valparaiso be sub
mittcd TO the arbitration OF some neu-
trail nation. II this proposition Is not
acceptable 10 the United States govern
ment the Chilian government suggests
that the matter be submitted TO tho de-
cision Of tue supreme court Of tho
United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
Prof. Canfield's Lecture

The lllst lecture Of tue University
club course was great success. The
high school rooms were filled with
subscribers and their friends and all
heartily enjoyed the helpful and appre-
ciative talk on shakespeare" given by
Prof, A. G., Canlrld, OF Lawrence.
Mr.. Garfield is u Hterdte,u both by
training aud nature. lie is himself
one of Kansas most successful writer's,
his prose and verse having gained ready
entrance to the leading magazines and
literary collections. He has, too,
made literature the study of his life
and is familiar with great masters both
of foreign and English tongues.
Though young man he has made an
enviable reputation already and II he
remains In Kansas will always rank
among the best students of literature
In the state, From such man It was
to be expected that II strong lecture
would be given and none was disap-
pointed, lie did not devote much
time to the authenticity of the plays OF
to the disputed question of their
authorship, but analysed the writings
which are accepted as those Of the
great master, bringing out from then
the manner of mind that lay behind.
The second lecture in the course WI
be by Prof. Hopkins on "Longfellow'
Monday, Feb 4.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
Eastern Star Organization

The order OF the Eastern Star, an
organization for the wives and daugh-
ters of Masons, was instituted here last
evening by Mrs. May Il. Lapham,
worthy matron Of Esther Chapter No.
90, at lleringtou, The new order is
called Abilene Chapter, o. L. s., and
MEETS vt Masonic hall the first and
third Tuesdays of every month. The
officers are; John JUhnlZ, worthy
patron; Mrs. b l.. Strnther, worthy
matron; Mrs. Ruth Spangler, associ
ate matron; Mrs o. l.. Moore, secre
tary; Mrs. J, l.. Worley, treasurer
Mrs. +, j, Bnutin, conductress; Mrs
D. w. Naill, associate conductress
The Star-Ada, Miss Margaret " ilson
Ruth. Mrs. l.. +. Parent; Esther, Mira
G.. q, Kenyon; Martha, Mrs. V, b
Cosad; Electa, Mrs. j. Z. Quinn
wnrder, Mrs John Johntg; sentinel
Mrs. Orrin Smith; organIst, Miss Min
ME Parent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28
A Record to ne rroad oG

Vassar may well be proud Of the
work her graduates nre accomplishing
in New York. Miss Maria Z. Braeo Is
this president Of the Unlverdty club,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-01-28

Miss Mary l.. Avery has done much
valuable work on the Century Diction-
ary and aiding in the preparation OF the
Standard Dictionary; Dr. Emily Levi
has been appointed resident physician
Mt the Babies hospital; Mrs. Ellen
Richards has written an appendix TO
Mr.. Atlsinson's Science OF Nutrition"
and Mrs. Harriet Blatch is con-
tributor TO the Westminster Review;
Helen DAVIS Brown is lccturing on
Browning, Arnold, Newman and Mere
dith; Mrs. Frances Fisher Ward Is still
pursuing practical scientific and micro
scopic Investigations along the line OF
her own and her husbands work.
Pretty Young Author.
Margaret Deland, the author of'John
Ward. Preacher" is a pretty woman OF
n fine physique, long way this side OF
thirty, with n wonderful command OF
Language in conversation, and n man
ner indicative Of the highest culture.
She lives in Boston, and is one Of the
few writers who had phenomenal sue
cuss In the sale of her books. In ten
DAYS after the publication Of her Tho
Old Garden and Other Poems" the hrst
edition was exhausted, the second edi-
ton brought an advanced price, and
three other editions have appeared
since. Within one week the first edi'
tion Of John Ward, Preacher, was sold
and several others have since followed.
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