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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
PENSION SAVINGS.
Record Of the Special Examination Divi'
sion FOR May and June Last.


sion FOR May and June Last.
WASHINGTON, July 17.-The special
examination division of the bureau Of
pensions, which Is charged with the
investigation of criminal matters in
pension claims as well as the investiga-
tion of merit claims In which a prima
facie case has been established before
reference 70 that division, has kept q
record since May Of the amount in
volved in final payment of every case
rejected after special investigation.
This record shows that for the months
Of May and June last, in these prima
facie cases which would have been al
lowed had they not been specially in
vestigated, the first payment would
have amounted TO slb0,279. A great
many cases investigated were found to
possess merit and were allowed, but Of
the number investigated and rejected q
saving to the government Of the above
amount has resulted.
The expenses Of the special examine
tion division for the months OF May
and June last In the investigation Of
prima facie merit claims, and all other
matters pertaining TO the work of d.
vision, amounted to ESQ, ,s69, leaving n
net saving TO the government of tll3,
3s4. To this amount may be added
s3, 5O4 which was recovered in cash by
special examiners and covered into the
treasury, making the total net savings
to the government of sll0, SSS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
LIST Lieut.. 7th Cavalry.
FORTUNES FLED.
Possessions of the Boys in Boom
Days Sell Cheap.

Possessions of the Boys in Boom
Days Sell Cheap.
Some relics Of boom days when all
were millionaires, actual or prospective,
were handled by Sheriff Smith this
morning at the usual Monday sheriff's
sale.
One was 10000 shares of the Ragged
Mountain Placer Mining Co., the
property OF Theodore Mosher. The
stock sold for Sll. Another was &c..
574 shares in the r. j. Laney Mining
Go. owned by George Rohrer, and
which was once on the brink Of prov
ing bonanza. The par value was
$605.740. The lot sold for 81. Ten
shares of the capital stock of the abb
lene Town Co., par value $4,000 for
$25; shares American Investment
Co., par value $3.50, for So, all owned
by Theo. Mosher. The receiver of the
First National bank sold the stock in
clearing up the banks assets and even
at the prices quoted was compelled to
buy 1t In.
Anyone wanting to become cap.
itallst with large and gorgeous col
lection of stock certificates adorned
with big red white and blue seals can
do 30 at small expense by negotiating
with George Rogers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
Industry and Vicinity.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
INDUSTRY, July l6. 6.-Chlldren'S day
was held at the Industry church yes
terday.
g. ID. Wood will endeavor to reor'
ganlze the Seemore Sunday school on
Sunday.
Mrs, Conrad has sold her farm and
will take an extended visit to Pennsyl-
vania.
Mr.. Boyer, Of Ford county, will visit
relatives IN Cheever this week.
Mrs Samuel Jones has again been
attacked by cancer. She is now under
the treatment of DIR. Fnrney but her
recovery is doubtful,
G.. W, ProbascO had two horses
badly cut in barb wire fence Thurs
day evening, 1t almost seyering their
jugular arteries.
Mrs. Laura Knisely, Of Topeka, but
formerly a resident Of Cheever, who
has been Whiting relatives aud friends
here was called home Unexpectedly
Wednesday on account Of the illness OF
her husband.
Charles Simpson was badly injured
by falling of a horse and being
trampled upon. His recovery is very
doubtful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
Geo. Brilliant Missing.

A letter from @. II. Bagley, of
Denver, Colo, makes inquiry for Geo.
W. Brilliant formerly Of this city. 1t
says; He has disappeared and left his
family in Denver in destitute condi.
tion. He lie supposed TO have deserted
his family but no one knows where he
Is. His wife is cripple aud IN poor
health" Georges Abilene acquaint.
ances hope that he will soon reappesr
and think he is probably off looking
for work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
CATTLE ALL RIGHT.
Inspection Shows That Herington
Herds Are Safe.

Special to TUE RKrLECroR.
HERINoTON, KAs., July 1.-THE
Texas fever in this vicinity is dying
out. The suspected animals are not
believed now to be afflicted with that
disease. Perry Hodgden, assistant
inspector of animal industry, has made
an examination of the condition of the
herds and today furnished the follow
ing for publication:
There has not been case of fever
here nor In Dickinson county nor along
the Rock Island route this season. The
railroad company has built the finest
yards at this point have seen in the
State. Mr.. Lee has charge Of the
yards and he has had large experience
in handling both Texas and domestic
stock and no fears need be entertained
in regard to Texas fever. The quaran-
tine yards are fully a mile from the
domestic yards. There were thirty
two carloads OF southern cattle un.
loaded and fed at the quarantine yards
on Saturday"
The farmers are much relieved "a
know that there Is no further danger
as 1t might mean trouble. Mr.. Hodg
den's opinion il official and no fufthel
question is entertained regarding th,
presence Of the disease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
How Are Your Eyes7

DO they ache, burn, itch, water or
tire upon continued useY If they do
they are defective, and should be care
fully fitted with glasses. Are you
subject to chronic headachesp The
kind that begins in the region
back of and around the eyes. making
the eyes feel heavy and dullp II so.
the eyes are at fault and a pair of
glasses needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
IS 1T TEXAS FEvER7
Herington Worried About a Threat
ened Outbreak.

eneu OutDreak.
Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
HERINGToN, July lathe farmers
In this vicinity are worried over the
possibility Of Texas fever breaking out
this county owing to the shipment
here of some supposedly infected cattle
from Texas, The Topeka Journal of
this morning contains the gist OF the
matter M follows: Live stock sanitary
commissioner, T.. N. Turner, came to
Topeka today TO consult with Governor
Lewelling In regard to threatened
outbreak OF Texas fever In Dickinson
county. A few days ago shipment
of infected cattle from Texas over the
Rock Island reached Herington and
we're placed in the stock yards at that
place. Their condition was discovered
soon after their arrival ard the live
stock commissioners notified. The
cattle have been placed in quarantine
hut the commissioners want to know
how TO, get them out OF the country
and that is their business here at this
time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
For Miss Sterl.

A most enjoyable lawn and whist
party was given to company of young
people last evening by Mrs. @.
Sterl In honor Of her niece, MIS-
Gertrude Sterl, OF Vermont. Pro-
gressiye whist WAS the chief pleasure
Of the evening and was thoroughly en-
joyed. DR.. Chas, Bergstresser and
Miss Eva Gleissner were head winners
and Harry Lifts and Miss Emma
Wilson at the foot Of the list. They
were rewarded with pretty souvenirs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
BURTON WILL SPEAK.
IT. Riley Will Dedicate It's Monu.
ment with Great Ceremony.


To the Editor OF The REFLECTION.
FT. RILEY, July III am directed
by General j. w. Forsyth, command
ing the 7th cavalry and this post, TO
inform you that on Tuesday July 25th
1t is proposed TO dedicate monument
erected at this post TO the memory Of
the soldiers who were killed in the
battle with the Sioux Indians at
Wounded Knee and Drexel Mission on
December 30 and 80, 1890. II has
been the annual custom Of many of
the communities surrounding this
post to make an excursion here and
thinking II might be Of interest to your
people, am directed to further say
that the Hon. j. X. Burton, Of Abilene,
will make an address at the dedication
Of the monument. There will also be
a programme consisting Of drills, a
concert and sham battle arranged for
the entertainment Of visitors. The U,
=. railroad proposes TO run an excur-
sion train from all surrounding cities,
yours included, at a rate Of one fare
for the round trip. We expect to have
a large crowd and would be greatly
obliged II you would publish this letter
to inform your people Of this oppor-
tunity to see the largest military post
In the United States.
J. +. BELL,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
GRAND CLOSING OUT SALE.

You certainly can use the Goods, and the
prices that we are making on them ought to
be great inducement to you to buy.
Come in and be convinced by a personal
inspection that WE MEAN JUST WHAT WE
SAY. Don't &ssl to take advantage AT ONCE
of the bargains that we are offering you in
this ACTUAL CLOSING OUT SALE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
ONE MORE EFFORT.
Lehigh Valley Men will Try Again witt
HRrd-Heartsd Omcials.

Lehigh valley Men will Try Again with
HRrd-Heartsd Onicials.
WnKEsBABRE, Pa, July IA secret
meeting was held in the armory here
by the grievance committee and many
employees Of the Lehigh Valley rail-
road. Vice President Voorhees, letter,
II is said, was again discussed and re-
ports were read from committees on
the Geneva, Ithlca & Sayer railroad, a
branch of tho Lehigh Valley. II was
learned that the men have decided TO
send another committee TO confer with
the Reading officials and endeavor TO
have them reconsider their action be-
fore taking any further steps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
REMEMBER THE PLACE,
M. ID. GOOD & co.
Hamaker Room, Abilene, Kansas.
First published in the ABILENE WEEKLY
REFLECTOR, July 20, 1851
Road Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS, H.
Dickinson County,
Oflce of County CLERK,

STATE OF KANSAS, L.
Dickinson County, SS'
onlce Of County Clerk,
July IS. 1898.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 7th day
OF july, 1891, petition signed by W. @. Det.
rich and Is others, was presented TO the
boar1 Of County Commissioners OF the
County aforesaid, praying for ths location
Of certain road, desert bad as follows, viz
Commencing ut the southwest corner OF
section number two (2), township number
thirteen (l3l south, of range number four (i),
thence one () mile enst on section line TO
the southwest corner OF section one u),
township thirteen (l8), range four ~, and
there to connect with junction City road
said road 10 be forty feet wide,
NhereupOn, said Board of County Com
missioners appointed the following named
nersons, viz: Il. q. Betz. w. N, Taylor and
r. Shearer as viewers. with Instructions TO
meet, IN conjunction with the County Sur
yeyor, at the pl Ice of beginning In RinehRrt
township, on Tuesday, the lat day of August,
4. d. 1893, and proceed to view said road,
and give all lHrties hearing.
BY order OF tine
BOARD or COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
+. L. EOTTORF,
County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

STATE OF HHAsSAs' IS,
Ofiice of County Clerk,
July l3, 1893.
Notice IA hereby given, that on the 7th day
OF July, 1898, "A petition signed by John Mul.
len and II others, was presented to tue Board
of County Commissioners of the county
aforesaid, praying for the vacation OF q Ger.
tain road, described as follows, viz: %
That portion Of road number eight %,
along the east line OF section number six ~,
township number thirteen( (lS south OF range
number two (2) east, where said road crosses
the santa Fe railroad track, about sixty 1901
rods .outh OF the northeast corner OF said
section number TX l6l. and TO establish q
road along thi west side Of said railroad and
intersect the "Catferty roadh running
through section number thirty one (3D,
township number twelve (l2) range number
two (2) east, of the sixth principal meridian,
Wnereupon, said Board OF County Com,
mission RS appointed the following named
persons, via Geo, Purvis, y, Chase and II.
5, Keifur Rs viewers, with Instructions 10
meet, in conjunction with the county sur.
veyor, at the place Of beginning In Grant
township, on T'u ssday the sth day OF August,
A. u 1893 aud proceed to view said road, and
give all parti6a a hearing, by order OF the
BoARb OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
\. Il. NOTTORF,
County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
Six Per Cont,

| have funds to loan at above rate.
One note and one mortgage ard small
cash commission. Privilege of paying
any amount at any time. Interest and
principal payable in Abilene. Call and
90 me. HmAND Sou rHwoRrH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
First published in the ABILENE wREKLY
RERLECroR. July 20. 1888
Road Notice.
STATE OF RANs As, loo.
Diokin ion County,
once OF County Clerk

STATE OF KANS AS, I.
Dickin ,on County, IS;
oni,e OF County Clerk,
July IS, 1903.
Notice is hereby given, that on tho 7th day
OF July, 1879, u petition signed by John r.
Erwin and 20 others was presented to the
Board OF County Commissioners of the
County aforesaid, praying for thu location OF
a certain road, dtscribe as follows, viz:
Commencing at the nor Invest corner OF
the northeast quarter of section number
our 90, in township number thirteen (l3),
range number four az ,ast, thence running
west on township limo (or as near thereto as
practicablr) one half (S) mile, terminating
At the northeast corner of section number
dve (s), In said township and range.
Mhereupon, said Board OF County Com
missiOners appointed the following named
persons, viz, Henry Pottle, I. Cuiham and
w II, Hullingcr rs viewers, with instIuc-
tions 10 meet, IN conjunction with the Coun.
" Surveyor, at the place OF beginning in
itir chart township. on wednesday, the ind
day OF August, A. ID. 1873, and proceed to
view laid road and give all parties hear.
ing,
81 order of the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
y. Il. NoTtORF,
County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
F1NANoIALLY SOLID.
Dickinson County Does Not Feel
the Stringency.


the Stringency.
The people Of Dickinson county and
Abilene many we'll congratulate them
selves upon their excellent financial
condition. For several years the
strengthening process has been going
on and both city and county are less
dependent upon outside influences
than ever before. Our banks are IL
magnificent condition and have the
utmost confidence Of every citi-
zen, our business firms are prosperous
and are doing conservative and safe
business. There never was time
when croaking was less in order than
today, The REFLECTOR congratulates
the people of Dickinson county and
Abilene upon their condition. All
that Is necessary TO continue this
stable and prosperous condition OF
affairs is let worrying and grumbling
alone, do no fretting about other COM
,nunities, look after our own affairs
aud Investments and make success
assured by close attention to business
in every department. We had our
hard times years ago and good manage
ment and cheerful confidence will pre-.
vent any recurrence of those days,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
Next Monday Is Your Day

Togo 20 tbs worlds Fair. whyp Because
The Great Rock Island Route has given
greatly reduced rates. and you can now
make that proposed trip 10 zee the Big
show. The rates apply on the following
dates;
60 Monday, July II. ret. Friday July 81 or -
"a. July - or Aug. 4
+" +" ~, Aug. orIl
Aug. Z, Z" llorle.
Ask nearest ticket agent for full particulars.
A3b Jno. SEBASTIAN, q, r. A.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

PARIS, July l7.--Mme, Buloze has OBJ
tanned divorce from Charles Buloze,
the fugitive editor of tho Revue des
Deux Mondes. IL is rumored NJ. Brun-
terien will edit the gazette for her un-
til her nephew shall reach his ma
lority.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

Reaper and harvester men who are
exhibitors at the worlds fair, with one
exception, will decline TO make the
field trials which have at the last mo-
Snsnt been dsEnAnasd q ShArk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

W. Z, Gnlick, the druggist recon.
mend's japanese Liver Pellets for
constipation and sick headache. small
mild, easy 10 take. 80 pills % els.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

Grand exhibition drill, sham battle,
trained horses, Cossack riding, dress
parades at Fort Riley, July 25th. One
fare for the round tip. Go.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

Sioux CITY, July 1s.-Roy Keefer,
aged Is, one of the Pomeroy tornado
victims, died in the hospital here to-
day. He is the twenty-secoud victim
ot thN ntopm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
M. D. GOOD & Co.
ABILENE KANSAS
Having decided to go out of the DRY
GOODS business, we offer our
entire stock of

Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Dress
Goods, Notions, Fancy Goods, Gloves, Para
soils, Laces and Lace Curtains, Children's
Lace Gaps, Corsets, Light and Heavy Under
wear, Cotton and Woolen Hosiery, Yarns,
Blankets, Overalls Gents Furnishing Goods.
etc., at prices that have been heretofore un-
heard of in Abilene. 1t is Grand Stock for
finding just what you want, and everything
is included in this
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

W. p. Gulick, the druggist recon-
mend's Johnson's Magnetic OIL, the
great family pain killer, internal and
external.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

Dedication of the 7th cavalry inunu-
ment AZ FHt Riley July 25th. For
this occuSiun the Union Pacific will
sell tickets To Fort Riley and return at
one fare for the round trip. Time OF
special train will he announced later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

FoR RENT-On good terms house
and garden of the late Mrs. Nic0ai
southwest of the city. Inquite at this
office. 9t&cti
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20

Go TO Fort Riley July 18th and hear
the military band concert and the
hnest trumpet corps In America.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
Omcial Statement

OF the financial condition Of the
Abilene National Bank at Abilene. in
the state of Kansas, at the close OF bus.
mess, July II, 1893:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-07-20
First published in the ABILENE WEEKLY
REFLECTOR July 20, 1881
Road Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County,
ONCE of County Clerk,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-07-14

The Springfield Union has this Bellows
Falls item The Boston and Maine rail-
road are to regrade the entire length of the
Sullivan division. An engineer has been
over the road and laid out the necessary
work, and construction train is now at
Claremont Junction. From this place to
North Charlestown the road is a double
track and the roadbed is in fairly good
condition. The railroad managers also
talk of putting on Sunday train to Lake
Sunapee, which has been demanded by the
public for long time.
Those interested in the church work of
our village are taking an active part in the
weekly devotional exercises of Kurn Hat
tin lodge at Westminster The services
are held each Sunday at 4 o'clock. Either
Rev. Mr.. Dickinson or Rev. Mr., Dascomb
usually make the arrangements, but the
meetings are often in charge of others and
they are very interesting. Last Sunday
Mr.. Diverty of the Methodist church went
down, and the week before Chas. II. Saw
yer led in praise service. With the as
sistance being given 10 the meetings at
Bartonsville, Rockingham, and now at
Westminster, Bellows Falls is doing con
siderable of the mission class of work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-07-14
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
A Pleasant Home wedding.

There was quiet home wedding at
Mrs. Hadley's on South Main street We'd
nesday afternoon at $780, when her son
Frank and Miss Lila Gates were married,
Rev. Mr.. Sanford officiating The bride
was given away by Der brother from Boston.
She was dressed in white muslin trimmed
with lace and satin ribbon, and carried
lovely bouquet of bridal roses, which she
gave to the guests. Only the near rela-
tives of the family were present. The par
lor was tastefully decorated with maiden
hair ferns and marguerites, with bank OF
roses under the mirror The dining room
and hall were decorated with oX-eyed dal-
sizes and ferns. After the ceremony and
receiving of congratulations tea was served
on little tables about the rooms The
showers of rice and old shoes, which
seem to be an essential part of weddings
in these days, were taken in good part, and
1t was only when q placard, Just mar
ried,n was stuck on a car opposite the seat
in which they were that circumstances
were made. The presents were many and
beautiful, including articles of silver and
some very dainty china. Mr.. and Mrs
Hadley have many warm friends who eX'
tend to them their hearty congratulations
and good wishes. They will live with Mrs
F. p. Hadley upon their return. Mr. and
Mrs. Grover from Burlington, Mr. ant
Mrs. Sherman and Mrs Geo. Wightman o
Walpole, Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Wight
man of Fitchburg, Miss Jessie Inman o
Brooklyn, N. Y, and Benjamin Gates o
Boston were among the guests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-07-14
WEsTMINsTHR WEST.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Cutting have re-
turned from weeks visit in Boston.
Hon. Homer Goodhue went to Water
bury last week on his monthly visit to the
asylum.
Four of the Boston young men made
pleasure and fishing trip to SpoffOrd lake
on Thursday.
The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
Frances Ranney on Thursday with a good
attendance.
During the shower of last Saturday
afternoon the lightning killed a COW be-
longing to H. p. Ranney. In the same
shower another bolt struck near J. II.
Clark's residence.
Letters from Miss Electa Goodhue, who
went West last autumn, announces that
she is at present in Milwaukee, under
treatment by distinguished specialist for
a trouble of the ear which has threatened
the loss of her hearing.
Among our visitors from abroad are Mr..
and Mrs w. II, Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Harlow and children, Z. E. Gorham
c. G.. Miller, Miss Jennie Goodell, Miss
Lena Reed Miss Julia Campbell, Miss
Anna Chandler and the Heath children.
Mr.. and Miss Hale are at Laura Stevens's.