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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
BANK ROBBERY.
Janey, Kan, Visited BY Outlaws
Starr and Newcomb.
THEIR WORK QUIETLY ACCOMPLISHED
A wheat Sack Receives tho Booty and the
Robbers Deoamp Before the People
Arc Aware OF what Was
Taking Place.

CANEY, Kan, March 2S. "A bank rob
berry, which was not only one of the
most daring in the annals of crime on
the border, but was at the same time
one of the most unique, was committed
in this town. So quietly was 1t done
that outside of the ten men who were
quietly stood up in a row no one in the
town knew it until it was over and the
robbers had departed with their booty,
The officials of the bank were
busily engaged in their work at
the hour mentioned when on look
ing up they were surprised TO find
themselves covered with revolvers in
the hands cf two unmasled robbers,
one half breed Indian known TO be
the outlaw Ed Newcomb, and white
man who was recognized as the noto-
rious Henry Starr. Cashier Perry Hol-
lingsworth, Assistant Cashier II. A.
Scurr and Judge McEnery, vice presi-
dent of the First National bank of Cof-
feyville, were the three men in the
refuge In the vault and closed the door
behind him, but Starr ordered Hollings-
worth TO open the vault or die.
lie then told Scurr to open the safe,
which he did, and ut the point of gun,
emptied e., 200 in bank bills and gold
into wheat sack held by the Indian.
The robber then went through the mon
ey drawer, securing about 5000. They had
previously secured the Winchester and
revolver that were lying on the cash
ier's counter and there was no oppor-
tunity for those inside TO alarm the
people passing by the open door of the
bank. Before they finished their work
there were seven patrons of the bank
dropped In one by one 10 make deposits,
and each one was compelled to throw
up his hands and march behind the
counter.
The robbers, while at work, laugh
ingly told the frightened officials that
the Daltons were not all dead by -
OF n sight, and that they were going TO
pay the bank across the way visit
They then had the nerve to march
these ten men out into the yard back
of the building, which is inclosed by
high board fence, and locking the rear
door of the bank, walked
hurriedly out of the front door
into the street, where they had their
horses tied Mounting them they rode
rapidly south into the Indian territory,
lying two miles south of Caney. II was
fully ten minutes before posse was or
ganized and In pursuit, and the chase
was exciting, the pursued and the pur-
suers riding like the wind across the
level prairie, The robbers were SUI
perbly mounted, and If they succeeded
including the posse until night they
would be safe. The citizens are greatly
excited, and should the robbers be
caught they will be mobbed by the
people,
~ Is salu a new IfaiisInissOera IaII-
Nvav neannint tinn Ia hainn tnrmed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

FROM PRAYER TO ETERNITY.
An Aged Preacher Dies While Be
fore His Audience,


A death occurred at the Chronister
school house in Buckeye township
yesterday noon that was remarkable in
that preacher while before his con-
gregAtion was called without warning
to the realms Of eternity.
Rev. Abram Bear and Rev, Mourer,
living south Of the river, conduct the
Dunkard services. Elder Mourer was
present at the school house yesterday
and addressed the congregation. After
he closed Elder Bear was called on for
few remarks and made a short talk.
At It's end, 1t being time for dismissal,
he said, "We will close with prayer, "
and sank to his knees. 1t was seen
that something was wrong aud friends
hurried to his side, only to lind that
life had llown. Heart disease, with
which he was afflicted, is assigned as
the cause of his death.
lie was aged SO years and was well
known in Dickinson county, as an
earnest and staunch defender of his
faith, a man respected by all, The
deceased had several children. Mrs,
A, s. Brenizer OF this city is a daugh-
ter.
Funeral services will be held at the
house in Cheever township Tuesday
at o a. m, burial in Livingston GENE
terry. Service In Duukard church
after the burial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Stylishly ReAtted.

The Hansbrough photograph gallery
gives evidence of considerable outlay
and shows much improvement by
reason of rentting the front parlor.
New carpets, furniture and paper have
transformed 1t into handsome room
which is adorned with some of the
choicest specimens OF the Hansbrough
gallery's work. Mr.. Hansbrough has
also on exhibition some excellent crayon
portraits, life size, just completed that
are much admired on account of the
careful work shown, The work speaks
for itself and is something that all
should see before placing any orders
for enlarged portrait ma,erial.
Until the 3rd of April Mr., Hansbrougl
is making a reduction on cabinet photo
graphs, placing them at Sl.99 pei
dozen, which Is certainly great chancl
for all to get good work at low prices
Gall and ~ thg new furnishings,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
FIRST BLOOD DRAWN.
Street Commissioner St. Peter Gets
Decidedly Downed.

The first blood in the campaign was
drawn this morning In skirmish on the
Rialto by the Citizens bank, when
Thomas Curry and Street Commissioner
st. Peter had round up, the result Of
which was somewhat damaging to the
appearance of the lstter's countenance.
The men were talking citypolitics with
considerable vigor when st. Peter
called Mr.. Curry name that reflected
severely upon that gentlemen's mater
nal ancestry. Curry did not hesitate
In his actions but his strong right arm
shot out and his fist came in violent
contact with st. Peters nose. The
blow was a hard one and the recipient
sank to the sidewalk without a mur.
mur, lie soon came around but his
proboscis is decidedly uphandsome.
A warrant was sworn out for Curry
who paid sl2.75 at police court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

The Hope State bank Of Hope was
chartered Thursday by Secretary of
State Osborne. 1t has a capital OF
$4,000 and its directors for the coming
year are T. @. Sawyer, j. N, Burton,
Jacob May, Thomas Gribben, William
Koch, G. II. Crlmble, w. j. Graham,
all of Hope. This is reorganization OF
the private bank of I. @. Sawyer, one
of the5county's most solid financial in
stitutions. Hope is to be congratulated
upon the character of the men associat-
ing themselves together in the bank,
their names alone are sufficient surety
of It's reliability,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

TOO SEVERE A SHOCK.
A Banner City Lady Dies After a
Surgical Operation.

Mrs. Mary Phillips of Banner City
died in this city Saturday evening fol-
lowing the operation for removal Of a
large ovarian tumor.
The operation was attended with but
little difficulty aud occupied but a
short time. The tumor weighed about
twenty pounds. She experienced quite
profound shock following the re-
moval of 30 large tumOr but soon
rallied and appeared to be doing fairly
we'll, though the heart remained weak
and rapid. She was conscious for
about four hours when she suddenly
became worse and expired in about
half an hour, despite the most persis
tent efforts of DR.. Steelsmith who was
attending her.
Mrs. Phillips was the wife Of Jesse
Phillips aud was aged 3S years. Flu
neral services this morning at II
O'Clock at Banner City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Rooms for the Big Show.

g. W, Ball is agent for the Chicago
Renting agency which proposes TO
furnish visitors to the Worlds Pair
with rooms during their stay. The
company has recommendation from
leading banks that 1t is reliable. 1t
takes ones name ard note Of price OF
rooms desired, etc. The company then
takes care Of the visitor on arrival at
the price named. 1t costs nothing for
a membership coupon and no money is
required until service is furnished,
Mr.. Ball, the local agent, will furnish
all particulars. A large number Of
Abilene people are on his list already
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
PRETTY AS A PICTURE.
The New Photograph Gallery Just
Reopened bp Taylor.


When the McInerney block came so
near being destroyed by fire the man
who suffered most was the photo
grapher, A. j. Taylor, who lost nearly
everything in his stock. lie went TO
work at once and re6tted the gallery
throughout, putting in everything
brand new, direct from the factories
and today has one Of the prettiest,
cleanest, neatest and most complete
galleries In Kansas.
When a reporter called today he was
more than surprised at the tasteful
appearance presented. The outer
parlor has been newly furnished and
brussels carpets, portiers, ETC., make a
most favorable impression, On the
walls ara many handsome specimens of
Mr.. TaylOr's work. The camera room
has all the modern appliances for the
taking of perfect photographs. Egypt
ian pla5tique, continuous grounds, lace
curtains and novel scenery are artistic
ally and conveniently arranged for
getting perfect effects, while rugs,
chairs, ETC., help make up perfect
representations of room interior.
The developing rooms, lavatorles etc
are as well arranged rs the other apart
ments and give evidence Of Mr..
Taylor's good taste.
Mr., Taylor has opened for business
again. 1t is needless TO tell the public
Of his wOTk-it speaks for itself az
among the best ever made in the State
lie Is here to stay and is due to his
industry in fitting up 80 tasteful a
gallery TO give him n deserving patron.
age. lie will continue to make all
kinds Of photographs. tintypes, enlarg
ed portrait work, etc. lie is also pre-.
pared to do the new "freak" work, in
which the person photographed appears
twice in the same picture in different
positions. A number Of these odd
pictures ase being finished now.
1t pays to patronize home industry
when good work can thus be obtained
Mr.. Taylor guarantees satisfaction
lie is here to stay and will be ready tC
meet all customers at all times. A
consideration not lightly to be though
of is that all negatives are preserved 81
that duplicates Of pictures can be hat
at any time.
All are cordially invited to call ant
inspect the Taylor gallery, upstairs
corner Broadway and Third, McIner
ney block.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Rev. A. L. Flickinger Of the Evan
gelical church has been returned to
Abilene for another year.
The mother of Marshall Brown
met with an accident at Chapman
yesterday, falling and breaking an arm
near the wrist. She is aged "a but Is
getting along nicely.
The children OF the late Rev.
Abram Bear are Mrs. Abe Brown,
Hope; Mrs. Isaac Kaufman, Buckeye;
Mrs. A. s. Brenizer, Abilene; Messrs.
william, John and Daniel Bear,
The county jail has four less in
mates. Barringer, Lash, Buchanon
aud Hall having served their 30 days
and put up the cash for fines and costs
we're discharged yesterday afternoon.
The Proyident Loan & Trust Co.
old 240 acres of land in Dickinson
county few days ago to an Illinois
gentleman for $4,000. The company
sold another 100 acre farm in Jefferson
township for $500, II. q. Union.
If anybody tells you the Republl-
cans are trading on the city ticket tell
him he preyaricates. The ticket will
be elected from top to bottom and there
ought not To be the detection Of one
vote. Every candidate is worthy Of
support,
The connty attorneyship appears
10 be between q. +. Mead and W. T..
seeds, as there are no other applicants
or the position. 1t is understood
nearly every voters name In the county
is on the petitions OF one Of those two
gentlemen.
Marriage licenses: John Forsberg
and Christina Erickson, both Of Enter
prise; James T. Sumner and Emma
Hodges, both Of Lost Springs; Fred
Bethe, Elmo, and Clementine Snyder,
Abilene; Jacob s. Engle, Abilene, and
Annie l., Engle, Navarro,
C. q. Sterl, who was in Chicago
last week, says the Worlds Fair cannot
possibly be complete before June lst
though the formal opening will occur
Mry lst. An immense amount Of
work is yet to be done. Those who go
need have no fear of lack Of accommo-
dations, he says. The entire city
seems given up to making arrange
ments to entertain visitors. One can
spend much or little as he chooses.
For those who want to enjoy them
selves Mr.. Sterl puts the expenses at
SO day per person. Still 1t is possible
to get along on 81 or SO II one wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Drive Whist Popular.

The Whist club, entertained last
evening by Miss Mildred Lewis on
North Buckeye, enjoyed revival Of
the old time drive whist instead of the
more common progressive, 1t was
thoroughly enjoyed and though close
contest was waged Miss johnson an d
Mr.. Humbargar were the victors. Deli.
cious refreshments were served aud
the evening closed with an impromptu
dance, thus adding one more pleasant
meeting to tie clubs series, Miss
Mace King will have the meeting two
weeks hence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
EVERYBODY REGISTERED.
Largest List of Voters on the Books
in Years.

The registration books closed last
night and the record shows that the
committees did their work well in get
ting people out to register. The regis
tration is the largest in many years
and indicates the exceeding interest
taken in the coming election. In 1889
there were 1885 registered; in 1890,
1853; in 1891, 1868; in 1892, 7si. The
registration this year is:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Tobaoco u.ers Smile Sometime.

When told that tobacco hurts them;
their wives never do, because shattered
nerves, weak eyes, chronic catarrh and
lost manhood, tells the story. II yom
husband uses tobacco, you want him tc
quit, post yourself about No to.bac the
wonderful, harmless, guaranteed to
bacco habit cure, by sending for oul
little book titled: Don't Tobacco
Spit and Smoke Your Life AWAY
mailed free. Drug stores generally sell
No-to-bao. THE STERLING REMEDY
o., Indiana Mineral Springs, Indiana
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Got II in the Neck. ="

While a son of Joseph Sexton was
playing with some companions this
morning he was accidentally shot by
one of the boys who discharged 22
calibre revolver, the ball lodging in
the Sexton boys neck. DIR, Steelsmith
cut out the ball this afternoon and the
youngster is getting along oil right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
In New Quarters,

The news and confectionery store of
Joe Carpenter has been removed from
North Broadway to the room east of
Gulick's on Second street, one of the
hest locations in the city. Mr.. Carpen-
ser keeps full stock of tobacco and
cigars, candies and nuts, the Kansas
City and st. Louis papers, novels, etc.
Ills trade will increase in bis new
lbtAtiun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Oniat Waddinp.

A quiet little wedding took place
on the morning of the Goth inst. at the
residence Of Elder IL. Davidson who
performed the ceremony. The principal
parties we're Jacob s. Engle Of Abilene,
and Miss Annie l.. Engle, formerly of
california but recently of Navarro.
They have our best wishes for their
proaperitv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Columbian Chorus.

The Columbian chorus held a very
enthusiastic rehearsal last night in the
City hall. The following persons have
enrolled and all intend going to Hutch
iuson to enter the contest for prizes;
Mesdames Hewett, Glimpse, Hess,
Stambaugh, Hodge, Cosad, Seeds,
Cowles, Keagy, Boutin, Niesley, Felty,
Hubbard, Good; Misses Lizzie Ander.
son, Gertie Anderson, Gleissner, Sara
Bonelle, Lizzie Bonelle, Nina Hodge,
Grace Hodge, Peters, Gibson; Messrs.
Broughton, Hodge, Rugh, Mckee, Not
tori, Upshaw, viii Anderson, Speer,
Rice, Eicholtz, W. II. Anderson.
Under the leadership of DIR. NJ. II,
Hewett the chorus Is doing excellent
work and will be credit to our city al
the Hutchinson meeting. The Saint
chorus is also doing good work anC
the two cities will be well represented
at Chicago during the great exposition
The next rehearsal is on Wednesday
evening at which time full attend
ance is desired as there is business o.
Importance to be transacted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Ex-congressnnn Tom Watson has

EN-Congressrnan Tom Watson has
been Gned for assault at Augusta, Ga
The mayor OF BrooKiyn mas signea u
petition to Gov. Flower, advocating
clemency in the case Of Carlyle Harris,
convicted of poisoning his child wife.
The Chicago s. Northwestern, Sioux
City & Pacific and tho Fremont, Elk
horn & Missouri Valley roads have
opened war on the Order OF Railway
Telegraphers
Comedian Crane had a narrow
escape from beilg struck by heavy
chandelier used in his rev play OF
Brother jim" The great piece fell
with 3 erash, bAroly missing Mr. Crane
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
nj. ID. GOOD & CO..
ABILENE, KANSAS.
Buyers Wake Up, 'Tis the
Spring Of '93!

The opening month ofa shall
A Revelation in Fine Goods and Low Prices.
We are going to do business with you be-
cause we have exactly what you want,
and our prices are simply irristable.
Our Spring and Summer attractions will
cause turnout.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Fine Seed Potatoes.

have on the way a carload of Early
Ohio and Early Rose seed potatoes
from Albert Lea, Minnesota, which
will be sold at bed rock prices. Wait
for them. Il, L. ELLISON,
Hp auhtt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

You would not ask the
postmaster or barber to pre-
scribe medicine for your sick
child.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

You would not ask the no
tel porter or the baggage
smasher out to see your sick
horse,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, March 27.-The
supreme court to-day declared the state
law prohibiting the payment OF employ
ces through the medium Of truck
stores" unconstitutional.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Girl Wanted,

At once for general housewUrk IN
small family. Apply at this office OF
6li West Third street. l65tf&C
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
You Would Not Do Ii!

You would not ask a black
smith to pull your tooth OF
mend your harness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30
Doodle Bought Him.

There are at this time two active
agencies struggling for mastery in this
city. The one is championed by the
News and is in favor of the open
saloons and gambling houses, Tue
other is represented by the people who
are seeking to better the condition of
the masses and to down the saloon,
aud we believe the moral element of
the citizens is sufficient and 1t will be
our privilege to help wrestle the admin
istration from the anti prohibition
element THAT Is NOW IN CONTROL
Monitor, March 2.
Matteson's is the most corrupt nd
ministratiOn from a moral standpoint
Abilene has ever had. 90 Monitor,
March 2.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

GIRL WANTED Competent girl for
general housework, Mrs. @. G. Hawk
50i West Third street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

Mr.. Matteson is a man of positive
convictions, and II elected, will dis.
charge the duties of the Office with that
same un1inching integrity that has
characterized his work in the past. He
is a strict prohibitionist himself, and
he believes that ha does his duty on
this question, Monitor, March 23.
How much did you sell out fort
Your party seems to be producing lot'
of boOdleTs this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

You would not expect that
the baker could furnish you
with the incest millinery or
dress patterns at their real
worth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

IL IS oliltl q nov lfuiInlnIooOufA tuIf-
way association is being formed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-30

You would not expect the
druggist to furnish you cloth
ing at a bargain.
Then why will you expect
clothing merchants, dry goods
merchants, grocerymen and
farmers to furnish you true
values in your Footwear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-02
A Wealthy New York Comranv

Neither the New York Central and Hud
son River railroad nor the New York. New
Haven and Hartford railroad owns the
tracks running from the Harlem river
into the Grand Central station at Forty
second street and Park avenue They are
owned by the New York and Harlem rail
road. The latter is a distinct and indie
pendent corporation, though in 1878 its
property, exclusive of the Fourth avenue
horse railway, was leased to the New York
Central and Hudson River railroad for
period of 40l years, the New York Central
guaranteeing per cent on the stock and
interest on the bonded debt of the New
York and Harlem.
The Fourth avenue horse railway Is still
run independently by the New York and
Harlem company and pays additional diyi-
dends to the stockholders of . to 3 per
cent. The New York, New Haven and
Hart ford railroad uses the New York and
Harlem tracks from Williamsbridge into
New York city. paying rental therefor
New York Evening Sun.