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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18
T. ,HIRSCH,
THE BENEFIT.
DOUBLE FACED MARTIN.
What Billy Seeds Went to Washing
ton, d, G., For,

We were right in saying that W. T..
Seeds was not in Washington to fight
the appointment of woman to a
fourth class postoillce. He is there to
tight John Martin and show up some
of his duplicity which has been sus-
pected for some time by those seeking
appointment at the hands OF the
fusion senator, The dispatches say
that Martins twO-faced policy was not
thoroughly confirmed until Monday
when Mr.. Seeds called at the postofiice
department and asked for the papers
in the Herington pOstofllce case and
failed to fad them. Judge Seeds was
acting upon the request of Mr.. II. A.
Wilson, one Of the most prominent and
reputable Democrats in Harrington,
who is seeking the appointment of
postmaster at that place. Mr.. Wilson
had intrusted his papers to John
Martin, aud as a matter of precaution
had written to Martin asking IL his
papers we're on Ale. Martin answered
on April 10 saying he had filed them
sometime before and five days later
wrote 7, A. Wilson, brother, TO the
same effect. But when Mr.. Seeds was
given full access to the records there
was not paper to be found and it was
shown that they we're never filed. In
other words Mr.. Martin wanted some
one else for postmaster and had delib.
erately prevaricated about the matter to
Mr., Wilson to keep him quiet.
Since the exposure IL has transpired
that Martin promised other candidates
his support hut never gave it. His
two faced policy is getting pretty well
shown up rs it deserves to be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.


J. A. Hopkins Of solomon was in the
city this afternoon,
VIM. Butts, a prominent horseman
of Flora township, was in the city.
II. b. Duncan and II. ii. Miles, Of
Hope were In the city last evening.
Mrs. Ida Hilton left for Carthage
Mo-, after visit with her father, e.
Hilton.
L. Q. Blair, Dillon, was prominent
south Dickinson farmer who visited
Abilene.
Miss Minnie Smith left this morning
for Moline, Ills, to visit friends for a
few weeks.
w. W. Davidson, one Of Ridge town
ships leading farmers, was a pleasant
REFLECTOR cslltr.
U. l.. Crocker, n prosperous farmer
OF Manchester, WAS substantial
REFLECTOR caller.
A. Rankin, the California capitalist
with large investments in the county,
came in from the west at noon.
Messrs. Henry aud August Kandt,
two Of southeast Dicknson's successful
farmers, were county seat visitors.
Mrs. s. J. Ellison and little son left
last evening to join Mr.. Ellison at Las
Animas, Colo, where they will make
their future home.
Ernest Brewer left at noon fol-
Chicago where he has a summers
position on the Worlds Fair grounds,
He will see the show at close range.
Mrs. o. l.. Moore left over the Rock
Island for Chicago TO superintend
placing the W. II. G. design in the
Kansas building at the Worlds Fair.
j. j. Schneider, Detroit's popular
horseman, returned at noon from a
business trip to Hill City and Other
western Kansas points. Jake is a
rustler,
Mrs. O. @, Shaler with her daughter
left over the Rock Island this morning
for her home in Whatcom, Wash, after
visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs.
w. N. King.
Rev. W. l.. Seabrook left this morn
ing over the Rock Island for Canton,
o., to attend the general synod of the
Lutheran church rs delegate from
Kansas. He will also go the Worlds
Fair and visit his parents in Mary.
land, being absent about three weeks,
A. 7. Wilmer, of New Basel, one Of
Dickinson's prosperous farmers, has
rented his farm and with his family
starts tonight for Illinois to visit his
parents and the Worlds Fair, remain
ing away for the summer. That is the
kind Of luxury Dickinson county's
farmers enjoy.
Rev. A. s. Dechant boarded the
morning Rock Island for the east. lie
goes to the general clasis of the Re-
formed church as delegate from Kan
sas, attends commencement at Frank
lin and Marshall college aud visits his
old home and the Worlds Fair, max
ing trip of foul or five weeks.
j. G, Lands, the big, hearty and
successful farmer of Hayes township,
was in the city talking with the boys.
Jake carries large consignment Of
political influence in his pocket and
would have no difficulty in carrying
the nomination for county Office
there to If he wanted it, but he is max
ing 80 much money farming that he
cannot afford any such side issues as
running for office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18

Gymnastic Drills ana Marches-Grado !,
grade &, boys; grade 8, girls.
Closing Chorus.
On Thursday evening class day
exercises of the high school classes will
be held at the high school rooms.
During the week the lower rooms Of
the GENITAL and First ward buildings
will have closing examinations and
exercises to which all, and especially
the parents, are invited.
Friday evening will be held high
school commencement exercises in the
opera house. The graduating class is
Misses Eta May Bruckhart, Alma
Brown; Arthur ID. Colby, Jacob Fair,
and @. Edward Smith. The program
is:
Invocation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18

All creditors and persons interested
in the estate Of the late John l.. Hoff.
man will present any claims they may
have against said estate and all parties
owing said estate are requested to call
and settle on or before June s, 1893.
392 l.. l.. HOFFMAN,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18
"Hank" Allison Promoted

The Badger Lumber Co. has ap-
pointed A. Allison, the popular head
clerk Of the Chicago Lumber
Co.'s Abilene Office as successor
of the late l.. A. Reed as its agent
an excellent choice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18

That's what a man
does when he buys
poor, i'll fitting Clothes
especially P ri n c @
Albert Coats and
Suits-simply because
he saves a few dollars.
The Benefit will not
only save you dollars
but will give you per-
lection in fit and goods
as well.
Our Chicago buyer
has just secured from
a manufacturer who
failed to meet his obi
cations, a fine line of
Prince Albert Coats
and Vests at so cents
on the dollar. We will
sell them at CORES
pondingly low prices
and it will pay every
gentleman tosee them.
They.are Italian Satin
Lined and the best
goods in the market.
This is an eXcep-
tional opportunity to
get fine goods very
low. Call quick be-
fore they are all gone.
~ Remember that
we can save you
money on Clothing of
all kinds for Men,
Boys and Children
FIR o m cheapest to
finest. See us before
buying.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18

For machine oil go
to Hodge Bros. ss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18
Canton Disc cultiva-
tors at Hodge Bros.

For hrstclass photographs you are
compelled to go to Hansbrough's Old
Reliable gallery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18
QUOTATIONS. WEEK.
Closing Exercises of Abilene's Public
Schools The Programs.

Next week will be given up to the
annual closing exercises OF the Abb
lene public schools. Interesting pro.
grams have been prepared and an
excellent list of attractions will be
presented.
Monday evening in the opera house
the Eighth grade will have its exer-
cises, A charge of 20 cents will be
made for reserved seats; school child.
rem will be admitted for 10 cents. The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18
See the new tongue
less C III tiv a tors at
Hodge Bros.

For tin types and the finest photo-
craps made in Dickinson county go to
nansbrough's gallery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18

All Of the latest styles of pictures
made at Hansbrough's gallery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-18

II you wish to get photographs that
you will not be ashamed to give your
friends call on j. A. Hansbrough, the
old reliable photographer. Prices as
low as the lowest. 2t&lo
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
AwaOLE LOT OF FUN
Growing Our of the Sale OF the Remnants
of the Parsons Gallery.

Growing Our of the Sale OF the Remnants
of the Parsons Gallery.
There was fun galore up about the
old Court House during a considerable
portion OF yesterday, it being occasioned
by the sale at auction, TO satisfy claims
for taxes and judgments, of the remains
OF Parsons photograph gallery.
The sale was inaueurated by eX-
Sheriff Steenrod to satisfy taxes, the
cameras and some other OF the more
valuable property being disposed OF on
this score. Then people who had judg-
ments for various amounts, and who
had made attachments on what was
left, got in their work at Constables
sale, aud 1t was then that the fun COM
menced for the crowd, although quite
number OF folks couldn't see just where
the humorous part came In.
Among the property taken up to the
old Court House TO be sold were score
or more OF very large photographs OF
well known city people, both ladies and
gentlemen, the most OF the collection
being very handsomely framed, and
also some hundreds Of cabinet and other
photographs OF all sorts and conditions OF
men aud women, living all over this city
and surrounding country. There was
very little of sentiment about the Leo
pie who bad claims, the auctioneer or
the constable, aud the way brides and
grooms, business men, society bellies,
men-about-town and plain ordinary
people were knocked down TO
the highest bidders was q eau
ton. This wholesale auction sale OF
liie-like reproductions Of more or less
mell.known folks soon become noised
about town, to the horror OF young la
dies, who learned that their pho: s
were being scattered Unfortunately
about, and to the dismay Of married la
dies, sons, brothers, husbands. sweet
hearts, ct al. There was rush for
the scene of the auction, and while
numbers Of folks bid in pet pictures OF
themselves or those Of their friends,
nelghbors or acquaintances, others
seized the photos wherever they could
find them and bore them of In
triumph. Not few ladies
sent male friends post haste to the scene
and a few went themselves, and such a
paving over of old photos hasn't been
seen in Wheeling for long time back.
The sale lasted until about four o'clock,
and was interesting all the way through.
Most of the property sold a. very cheap
rates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
A HISTORIC TREE
Out Down at Boggs' Run By Terminal
Railway Workmen.

Out Down at BogEs' Run by Terminal
Railway Workmen.
The giaat sycamore which stood In
the bottom. below the mouth OF Boggs'
Run. was felled yesterday morning by
men who are working on the extension
of the Terminal tracks TO Benwood.
One OF the men, Dan Crummie, noticed
crevIce In he tree, and, his curiosity
aroused, applied a match TO the hole.
There was an explosion Immediately,
and flame leaped three feet in the air,
burning Crummie's eyebrows and
scorching his face. 1t was also discov-
cred that there was hive OF bees In
the hollow OF the tree. which swarmed
about the workmen when they were
disturbed.
The sycamore was about so feet In
height, aud five feet In diameter. IL
was sawed off about three feet above It's
case. The explosion was probably
caused by an accumulation OF gas In
the hole.
There Is an interesting story In con-
pection with the big tree, which Is
familiar to everybody living In that
locality. II there is any foundation for
the story 1t could not De learned. but
there have been credulous people In the
mast who have wasted their time and
energy, In hunting for hidden treas
ure. which rumor somehow connects
with the old sycamore. The story
goes, that bank robber. while confined
In the Moundsyille penitentiary stated
that he buried or hid $1,000 near the
base Of the tree.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
OHIO COUNTY CROPS
Suffering Seriously from the Effects OF
Dry Wea, her.

SuUerlnK seriously from the GucCth Va
Dry Wea her.
A reporter OF the REGISTER visited
the locality Of Elm Grove yesterday,
and made II his business to interview
crop raisers as TO the outlook as TO
crops, aud the effect Of the dry season
on them. One gentleman stated that
for six weeks scarcely any rain
had fallen. The whole country islook-
ing brown, and II rain does not come in a
few days, be said, drouth would be on
worse than any known for many
years. He said the hay crop was very
light, the corn crop will be poor and
the hot sun has burned out the oats
crop. He stated, however, that wheat
was good. Ii was stated that people
are getting very much alarmed in some
sections.
All along the motor line and In the
entire vlcinity OF Elm Grove, the long
dry season is beginning to tell. Oats
are very short; but the want OF rain,
when it was needed for the crop, has
greatly diminished the yield. The corn
is scorching, and 1t is said there will not
be half crop OF potatoes. Wheat alone
is an elegant crop.
Superintendent Pebbler, OF the Coun-
ty In6rmary, was seen. Mr.. Pebbler
stated that nearly all the springs on the
poor farm had dried up, and the creek
water had become unfit 10 use. II is
necessary to sink water well to sup
ply the institution, and Driller Duncan
will begin the work to-day. II the
droutb continues, it may be necessary
TO sink more than one we'll.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
ROW IN upper eenwood.

At Whitman's crossing in upper Ben
wood, Yesterday afternoon, l.. Robbins,
motorman OF street car 81 and Sam
Wilet, carter, Of Benwood, had an al
tercation. As result, the operator
was arrested by Mr.. Whitman. who was
near by, for disturbing the peace. He
was given a hearing last night before
Mahood, and Robbins got So and costs,
which was paid.
Mr.. Willet was carting near the
street car tracks at Whteman's. The
operator passed him with his car, Mr..
Willets thinking the car past drove on
the tracks. just then the lights sig
nailed the operator to go back on the
switch, Mr.. Willet's cart was in the
road andhere the scrap originated. The
operator rang the gong. The carter got
mad and said what he would do II
Robbins came off his car. He came,
and Willet advanced, and took
the neck OF the operator In
his grasp, pealing about an inch OF flesh
from behind his. ear. He got loose AID
struck Mr.. Wiliet blow, staggering
him and cutting a cash two inches long
above his eye. The operator went to
get on his car, but was hit with brick
In the back, causing very painful In
Jury. The operator was then arrested
for disturbing the peace.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
1HE INSTITUTE
FOR oHIo COUNTY TEACHERS OPENED YES
TERDAY,
At the Elm Grove School Houss-Sixty-cns
Teachers Enrollsd-Ths Proceedings
Of the Day.

The annual teachers institute OF Ohio
county, outside OF Wheeling, held its
first session yesterday at the public
school building at Elm Grove.
The hrst days sessions were very sue
cessful, and as the institute will con-
tinue all week, auspices are bright for
one OF the most successful gatherings
OF Its kind ever held in this county
There were sixty-one teachers en-
rolled, and as there are but forty-seven
schools the showing was considered Q
remarkably good one. .
The leaders In Instruction are Deputy
state Superintendent. Of Pennsylvania,
Henry Houck, OF Harrisburg, and Prof.
h. ID. Crago, recently reelected princi-
pal OF the Eighth ward schools Of this
city. Mr.. Houck is . noted educator,
attending all the great Institutes OF the
country, and has q national fame. He
Is brimful Of fun and can move bis
audience by tears or roars OF hearty
laughter. Professor Crago Is just as
solid as ever Ia his theories. aud the
teachers OF Ohio county fairly dote on
Messrs. Houck and Crago.
Prof. Mitchell and wife, Of Wells
burg, are also IN attendance, and will
take part In the programme.
The first session opened at 1918
o'clock, with County Superintendent
Frank Cox presiding. Mr.. Cox has lost
none OF his popularity. and was given
/ ~ all tAt.
in singing Work for the Night is
Coming" Secretaries George Lewis
and Miss Sallie Maxwell were chosen.
Prof. Crago talked Interestingly on how
10 make the Institute success. In his
genial way, with mirth and wit, In
structor Houck contrasted the Insti-
tutes Of to-day with those OF olden
| times. He was heartily received, and
the closest Of attention was paid to his
words.
Noon came before the teachers and
visitors realized it, aud after dinner
Prof. Crago took Up "School Journals.
He said all teachers should take q
school journal, and as many as they
could we'll afford. II they took but
one journal the Professor advised that
It should be the West Vtrotnid School
Journal, published at Charleston. He
said IL was Just as difficult for doctor
TO do without his instruments or law
yer to do without his books, as fer 9
teacher to do without good educational
journals. AT this juncture an enthu'
siastic song was sung, Mr..
| Houck leading. Following Mr.. Cragc
spoke in an interesting manner
on primary arithmetic. The ex
| ercise was very interesting, a.
the teachers asked many useful ques
tlons pertaining to arithmetic. All tool
part and this exercise particularly wa
al enjoyable one. Mr.. Houck theI
spoke on Reading" His words wer,
closely listened to and he gave excellen
rules for the teachers guide. Ate
making the school house ring with tn
song, "West Virginia HIS" the frs
days exercises were at an end. 49,
The Institute will be held all thi
week, and Will close on next Frlds
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
TO THE FAIR.
Nearly One Hundred People leave the
Cftv for Chicago.

Nearly One Hundred People leave the
City for Chicago.
Nearly one hundred people left this
city yesterday for the Worlds Fair,
sixty-two going over the Wheeling and
Lake Erie road alone. The C. L. Sc w.
took twelve passengers for Chicago, and
the B. & o. aud Panhandle trains were
also well patroniZed. The excursion on
the w. & L. 4. was Composed principal
ly of school teachers, who will attend
the convention of the National Educa-
tional Association.
Among the excursionists, were the
following ladies and gentlemen: Prof.
w. II. Anderson and wife. Mrs. Wolfe,
Misses Annie johnson, Emma Klein.
Mamie Johnson, Sarah Johnson,
Carrie Zane, Clara Zaue,
Mrs. M. Belle Kahn. E. s.
Anderson, Misses Irene Myers, Virginia
Koen, Emma Anderson, Sadie Smith,
Mr.. w. w. Thompson and wife, Miss
Lille Thompson, Miss Lizzie Clohan,
Mrs. Milligan, Miss Cecil Hamilton,
Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs.
Bayless, Mrs. Chas. Coen, Miss Jennie
Coen, Mrs. Milligan, M. c. Anderson,
w. L. Bradev, Neal Hamilton,
Berril Hamilton, Harry Connolly,
E.. w. Nicoll, VIII Erskine,
Herbert Milllgan, Miss Lizzie
Bickerton, Mr.. and Mrs. Williams,
Misses Mary Kurner. Jennie Kurner,
Lizzie Swift, Emma Stephens, Eta
Roberts, Drew Roberts, Mr.. Matthew
Mcnamara, j. j. Campbell, Miss Katie
Wlncher, Miss Hildreth, Mrs. Frissel,
Miss Maria Holiday, Alfred Mark,
Misses Lizzie. Stella and Hattie Tap
pan, Harry Tappan. The following
party from West Liberty also went on
the train: Misses Lena Babe. Callie
Curtis, Bird Curtis, Maud Curtis, Laura
Young, Drusie Garden, Mrs. Sawtelle
and son.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25

THE picnic to be given by the German
Soldiers Society, Tuesday, July %, on
New Fair Grounds, promises to be a
great success.
The committee has arranged for
amusements OF every kind. Bicycle
Races. Foot Races, Prize Shooting,
Dancing, &c. For the Bicycle Races
two fine medals will be given as prizes.
Four prizes for shooting, and good
purse for Foot Racing.
All prizes can be seen at r. c. Schu-
bert's jewelry store.
The Foot Races, to occur between
6 and p. NJ, are between the we'll
known McClelland and any three men
from Wheeling, to run distance OF
three miles, each OF the three men to
run one mile, while McClelland runs
the whole.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
An Explanation.

"JImmy" Rowan stated to REGISTER
reporter last night that the published
statements that Jack" Bolen and
Frank Wongo left town between two
DAYS to avoid the settlement of board
bill, does the two professors an injus-
tice. He states that they left suddenly
because Of report that warrants had
been issued for their arrest for partlcl-
patIng In the prize fight last week.
Bolen, according to Mr.. Rowan, handed
The amount of his board bill, Sl3. 10 a
friend before leaving, and asked MIN to
settle the bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25

THE Flea Bite Fishing club, Of this
city, is encamped out Wheeling creek,
above Elm Grove, and the boys are max
ing hosts of friends. Everybody ap-
pears to like them. There are about
thirty OF the boys encamped
there. The club is negotiating for the
Rroued, where they are now located.
and II they make the purchase. eat
camping house will be built and the
grounds ARRANGED for q camping home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25

Chas. Craig, Of Forty-ffth and Water
streets, an employe at factory n" got
a very badly mashed finger while work
ing at monlding machine yesterday.
His finger was caught In the machine
and portion Of the member left dang
ling by thread Of flesh. DR.. Stathers
took a portion Of the bone out, but did
not perform an amputation as yet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
1imely and vaIuable PublioatiOns.

Frank Stanton has received an edition
of two books which every visitor to
to Chicago and the Worlds Fair should
have. They are Rand, McNally &
Co.'s "Bird's-Eye Views and Guide to
Chicago" and the same firms "A Week
at the Fair" Both books are exhaus-
tive, concise and plain statements OF
what is to be seen In Chicago and at the
Fair, and the directions as to how to
see what will most interest you are
right to the point, and cannot be misun-
derstood. Get copy before you start,
and read up. 1t will pay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
NOTES or HE RIVER
News of the Boats and Boatnsn Aieas
the Ohio.

News OF the Boats anu
the Ohio.
The Phillips is receiving ne" coat
OF paint.
Pilot Lee Anshutz Is now steering on
the steamer Courier.
The Andes is doing q good business
IN the East Liverpool excursion trade
Last night the mark on the landing
showed 2 feet s inches Of water In the
channel. Failing.
The c. w. Bachelor towed the Key
stone State up from the Manchester
docks late Saturday night. Tne Key
stone has been repaired from END 20
end and is all resdy for water that WIZ
let her back in he Clncinnstl PACKET
trade PitfsblErg Post
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
Low Rate.

The rate offered yesterday for the
excursion TO Chicago. over the w. 81 l..
E., was 81 for the round trip, making
It the cheapest excursion to the Fair
that has yet left the city. The other
roads have not cut below SIG, but at
least one local agent was wrathy last
night, and declared that there would
be a cut. II the railroads start quar-
reling among themselves, the public
will reap the benefit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-25
COUNCIL TONIGHT.
Some Railway Ordinances Expected to
Come Up


Council will meet In regular session
tonight, and 1t is the popular expecta-
ton that the First Branch proceedings
will be largely taken up with the con-
sderation Of street railway matters, al
though 1t is difficult to say just what or
dinances-if auy-will be- presented. IL
was stated at the City Hall yester-
day that the Wheeling Railway Com
pany's North Market street ordinance
would not be ready, owing to all the
necessary data not having been secured.
The Wheeling and Elm Grove ordinance
may be ready, but It is little douotiui.
Whether or not new ordinance VIII Dc
introduced In the interests OF the ONO
railway people, or an effort mace 10
call up the old ordinance from the taoie'
5 equally uncertain.