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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
BRAVELY DIED.
An Express Messenger Killed. In
Defending HIS Trust.
A FRISCO TRAIN HELD UP.


PARSONS, Kan, Sept One OF the
boldcst and most daring train rob
berries that has ever occurred in Kansas
took place at Mound Valley, twelve
miles south OF this city, at BID o'clock
yesterday morning
The western express on the Frisco
was boarded by three men, just as IL
entered the station The engineer and
firemen were covered by one Of the rob
hers, while the other two made for the
express car. They demanded that
the door of the car be opened.
The messenger refused to comply
with their demands. and they com
menced TO fire into the car, In the hope
Of frightening him into opening the
door. The pluclIy messenger returned
the fire and three shots were exchanged,
when he was heard TO cry out, 81 am
killed"
The lull In the shots from the express
car caused the robbers TO pry open the
door, when they found that the cry was
no ruse, but reality.
They then took the train and ran IL
about half mile from the station, when
they proceeded 30 go through the pas
scngers. The firing into the express
car had awakened many Of the passen-
gers, while Others were awakened from
their slumbers 10 find themselves look
ing down the barrel of Winchester in
the hands OF bold bandit The pas
sengers were frightened out Of their
senses and dumped the contents of
their purses and pockets into big
sack which one Of the robbers carried.
The robbers secured nearly $500 in
money and collection Of eight or ten
gold watches, together with lot OF
wearing apparel Two Of the robbers
were masked The robber who was
not masked was about 90 years Of age,
five feet nine inches In height, weight
about 40 pounds and wore a black
mustache with hair a shade darker
than mustachc, and showed Indian
blood in his veins
The name of the dead messenger was
William Chitman, and his home was a,
Springfield, Mo The robbers are sup
posed TO be the same three men who
robbed the Santa Fe depot at indie
pendence, Kan, last Friday night.
The holdup has caused intense ex
element and an armed posse Is now In
pursuit of the robbers. The news Of
the robbery soon spread and the people
of Mound Valley turned out OF theii
beds only to find the robbers gone. n,
money was secured from the express
car, for, with the messenger dead, th'
robbers were unable 70 open the safe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
A VISIT TO WATERLOO.
Old Women still Living ON the Spot who
Saw the Great Battle,

Saw the Great BATTLE.
julie Claretie, the administrator OF
the Coincide Franchise, paid n visit,
shortly before his arrival in London, 10
the battlefield OF Waterloo, says the
London Daily News. 1t was seventy
eight years ago that the battle was
fought, yet NJ. Claretie was still able
to CLEAN something In the locality
from actual eye witnesses of that
mighty historic event.
In the little wine-shop called the
"Belle Alliance" where Wellington
and Butcher, according TO an inscrip-
tion, met and saluted after their vic
tory, he found two old women engaged
In darning stockings They appeared
to take very little notice OF strangers,
but, ON being questioned, the elder OF
the two declared that she was over
ninety years Of age.
"lwas twelve years DID," she said,
"at the time of the battle. was liv-
ing with my parents at Plancenoit. We
took refuge, all OF u.s. on the Friday In
the woods with the cattle. IL was on Sun
day they fought. IL was just after my
first communion, and on the day OF St.
Donnat, u saint In whose honor there
Is a pilgrimage In the nelghborhood.
When all was over we went out aud
saw dead bodies everywhere. At night
after the battle there was a storm. The
bodies became swollen through the
rain, and there were fears of pesti-
lence. They were buried In heaps,
with dry branches between each layer,
and then the branches were set fire TO,
or quichlime was poured In the
L ArnnnhnaM
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
HARD TO SUIT,
An Invaiid's Irritabiiity at . Queer Of
fNnse

An Invalid's Irritability at . Queer Of
Tense.
A San Francisco man, as reported by
the Call, had been In bed for several
months with a malady that made him
very nervous and irritable. His wife
and daughter ministered TO him assidu-
ously, but were sometimes at their
wits end In trying TO satisfy his capri
cious desires, As the young lady said
once, her father was $50 unreasonable
that he would scold II an angel were
waiting on him" One night, when
the mother and daughter were both
thoroughly tired out, young man,
friend OF the family, was called In
TO watch with the sick man for six
hours after midnight. The invalid's
wife instructed him about the medi-
cines, and especially cautioned him TO
be careful about disturbing the pa
tient
"lIe is very irritable" she said.
Don't speak TO him except whom he
speaks TO you, and II he Is asleep when
the time comes for him 10 take his
medicine, don't disturb him.
"And by the way" she added, as
she was about leaving the room, you
may like something TO read. Here Is
Mark Twain's 'Roughing IT. II will
amuse you, but You mustn't laugh while
reading IL, for Mr.. j will fancy
you are laughing at him, and will be
very much annoyed"
The young man performed his du-
ties TO the best OF his ability, but on
going away In the morning was
thanked rather CURLY by the invalid.
As soon as he was gone Mr.. j
broke out.
See here, mother" said he, don't
ever send that numshull TO watch
with me again"
"Why, father, what do you mean2
Wasn't he attentive9 He didn't 60 TO
sleep, did hep"
mo, no, no; but was awake for
two hours, and watched him reading
Mark Twain's book all that time
and"
but, father" interposed Mrs. j
81 gave him that book TO occupy hi,
time. He"
"oh yes, yes, that's all right; but
that fool sat there for two hours read
ing that book, and never smiled once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
How They Telegraph in rer.Is.

Telegraphic communication In Per-
sin Is said 10 work fairly well in dry
weather, but in times Of rain and damp
II Is unfortunately far otherwise.
This arises from the fact that the insu-
lators are not fixed TO poles OF wood or
iron as with us, but are driven into
trees that have branches growing
round the hooks and touch the wire,
thus intercepting the current When
large tree IL not available a small
one Is resorted 10, which often breaks,
or tho shaking Of the slender tree by
the wind dislodges the insulator or
hook on which II Is fixed, and the wire
trails on the ground. II is no uncom-
mon thing for the wires 10 be seen
lying right across the high road, which
IL followed by hundreds OF mules both
IN Gillian and Astrabad A case is
officially reported Of a high foreign
official telegraphihg 10 Teheran from
Europe announcing his intended ar
rival at Resht, In which the telegram
was received in the seuder's presence
eighteen days after its dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
"cHlNEsE MUST CO."
The Threaten lg cry Heard at RedIand.


REDLANDs, Cal, Sept This town
is under arms and $50 police on duty.
Local national guard company is now
at armory under orders. Forty-eight
hours given to Chinese 10 leave town.
Law and order meeting condemned
agitation Of agitators and the town Is
50 thoroughly guarded that no trouble
Is anticipated. Laborers are holding
meetings and II is reported that 100
Mexicans will arrive late from the sur
rounding country and San l'ernardino
10 help drive out the Chinese. There
Is much excitement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
HORSES viii WHITE FeET.
Considered Unlucky In France, But High
Iy Thought of In tho Orient.

Considered Unluoky In France, But High
ly Thought of In tho Orient.
In France, and believe In European
countries, says L'Artiste, II Is most
ominous sign for rider, and especial
ly a soldier, TO want horse with four
white feet. The famous Gen. Lasalle,
who was very superstitious upon this
point, never knowingly mounted such
a horse. The day OF his death, after
several omipous events which had
happened TO him that day, such as n
broken mirror, broken pipe, the
picture OF his wife broken at the mo-
ment when he went TO look at II for the
last time, he mounted horse not his
own and without glancing at its feet.
The horse had the unlucky signs.
Mounted upon this horse he was struck
/ by q shot fired at moment when
fighting had ceased by Croat among
the prisoners just taken at the battle
OF Wagram.
On the other hand, these four white
feet are mark and token Of consider
alton with orientals, who do not fail
TO mention the fact in the pedigree OF
their horses. / notice n proof In the
certified list, made by tho elders OF
the countries, which accompanies tho
present which Abd'el Kader In July,
1854, made TO the emperor Of q certain
number Of valuable horses. ThvusaudA
ofsuch proofs may Ra sihssh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
THEIR CONDITION PlTlFuL.
The People Of one of tho Stricken soutl
Carolina Islands.

The People OF one OF tho Ntrichen South
Carolina Islands.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept 4.-The con-
dition Of the natives Of Kewah island
is pitiful. The hurricane destroyed
their entire crops. Much Of their small
stock, with their few personal belong
ings, were swept away. Many were on
the beach to-day stripping the canvas
from life preservers to be used for
making clothing
Capt Haskell, Of the schooner Nor
ris, reports passing the bodies of six
dead men, with life preservers on,
twenty miles out of Savannah. They
were surrounded by wreckage.
A big cloud burst is reported at Guy
ton, on the Central railroad, about
thirty miles from Savannah. People
were caught on the streets and country
roads and had to swim for their lives.
Bridges were washed away. II is not
known whether any lives were lost
The water is now said TO be four feet
deep in the Guyton streets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

CmcAGo, Sept 5-The organized
labor Of Chicago made one Of the largest
demonstrations in its history, massing
in It's parade some 10000 70 90 900 men.
Mayor Harrison headed the procession
as honorary marshal while practically
every labor organization In the city
furnished its quota Of men. In the after
noon picnics were held at Kuhn's park
under the auspices of the Trade and
Labor assembly and at Ogden's grove
under that Of the Building Trades
aouncu
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
AEEAeLE. VERI.
A Robber Presumes on a Short AcquRin
ance to bid Ills Victim Good Morning.

A Robber Presumes on a short AcquRint-
ance to hid His Victim Good Morning.
COLUMBUS, Kan, Sept 5,-At 1880
o'clock yesterday morning the night
operator, f, Mathews, OF the Frisco
depot at this place, was held up and
robbed Of all the loose money in the
Office, about S23, together with his gold
watch and revolver.
The robber is described as a short,
heavy-set man Of dark complexion,
having about two weeks growth OF
beard; about 80 years Of age, lie wore
an old white hat and dark trousers and
shirt
ON leaving, the man shook hands
with the operator and pleasantly babe
him good morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
NO FURTHER SPREAD.
The CIoture Applied to Cholera at Jersey
City Believed to lie Ereetual

The CIoture Applied to Cholera at Jersey
City Believed to lie Eneetual
WAsmNGToN, sept. 4.--Surgeon-Gen-
eral Wyman, of the Marine hospital SER
vice, has returned. For the past two
days he has been in jersey City, having
gone there on the notification that a
case Of cholera had been found there.
lie Is satisfied after his stay In Jer.
sey City, the local authorities
are taking every precautlon pos
sible to prevent the spread Of the dis
ease, and thinks the matter Is thor
oughly under control To a reporter
he expressed the opinion that there
would be no further spread of cholera,
as nothing was being left undone TO
make the sanitary condition OF the city
as perfect as possible, and a recurrence
Of the disease he did not think was
possible
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
BLIND MEN ON WHEELS.
They Can Successfully Run TricyoIss with
the Aid OF One Person.


There are blind naturalists, blind
historians, blind men OF science, blind
musicians, and now blind men have
taken TO cycling rs u means Of recrea-
ton. II was strange sight In the
city 10 zee about eighteen OF the
students Of the Royal normal college
for the blind In upper Norwood leave
the Mansion house upon tricycles on a
visit To birmingham, where the earl Of
Dudley was to open new institution
for the slghtless. The party were
mounted upon tandem machines, four
or i've OF them being linked together
so as 10 form two PROFESSIONS Of rea-
sonable length. The leader Of each
was possessed Of the ordinary powers
OF vision, but all the rest were blind.
After paying their respects 10 the lord
mayor, who greeted them kindly and
wished them a safe and happy journey,
the students merrily set out on their
trip and pedaled themselves along
Cheapside In sprightly fashion. This
IL, perhaps, the first time on record
where band OF blind persons have
secured tho country on cycles. Millions
"stand and walt theory is noble
poetry, but II Is out OF fashion In real
| life, 80 far as concerns the blind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept 5.-The La
Dor day parade numbered many thou
sands The day was hot. The usual
features were witnessed. There was
an athletic exhibition at Exposition
driving park in the afternoon II was
a general holiday. A dispatch states
that nearly one thousand paraded at
Leavenworth. Al Topeka falling of
was noticed. At ST. Joseph II was
stated that 10000 men were in line. At
Omaha there were five miles Of men
fnarnhinG --.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

WAsnINGToS, Sept 5-The president
has sent 20 the senate the following
nominations among others;
Postmaster John J. Enrlght AZ Detroit
Mich
Collectors Il Internal Revenue Morris T..
u umennold Of Wisconsin Tor tho Second d ~.
irict Of Wisconsin, w. X Murphy of Illinois
for the Tnirtcenih district OF Minds, q.
smith Of Michigan for the Fourth district Of
Michigan
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept AT a
large and excited meeting Of spinners
to discuss the question of strike in
opposition TO the proposed cut in wages,
six members Of committee and the
secretary were empowered TO endeavor
10 secure conference with manufac-
turers and TO hold a conference with
the local weavers and those at New
Bedford, and make whatever arrange
ments might be deemed necessary in
securing a fair understanding of the
situation at meeting of the spinners
10 " velled for next Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 2.--The
eleventh annual meeting of the Kan
sas State Temperance union has been
called for October 2 and o. These dates
have been named so that the persons
desiring 10 attend may get the benefit
of the reduced railroad rates which
will be given during that week on ac.
count of the state fair. Arrangements
are making 10 have this greater
meeting than the union has ever held
hafora
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Rich HILL, Mo, Sept THE works
Of mine No. 10, of the Rich Hin Coal
Mining Co, were burned last night, 1t
was evidently the work OF AN incendi-
airy. The damage will reach into the
thousands, and work will have TO be
abandoned till the works eau be re-
built
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
WORLDS SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The Second Session at st. Election
of Officers

OF Omcers
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5.-The second ses-
sion of the worlds second Sunday school
convention began at o'clock. Music
hall was filled with the representatives
of 1s2,390 Sunday schools, 1899, 500
teachers and II, 7l6, 213 scholars.
During this hour Prof. Virgil c. Dib-
BILE of South Carolina conducted the
prayer service. Mr.. Charles II. Greene
acted as chorister, and Rev. John Potts
of Toronto, Ont, read from the Bible
A few moments after 10 o'clock the
convention was in order A nominal
ing committee was appointed as fol-
lows; A. b. McCrills of Connecticut,
j. j. McLaren of Quebec, ID. r. Wolfe
of Missouri, b. H. Scott of Texas, Ed
ward Towers of London and Rev. DIR.
j. Felzer of Hamburg, Germany.
As the committee retired the retiring
president, Mr.. Belzey, began his ad-
dress, praising the results of the worlds
convention of 1889. Among other
things he praised the American system
of organization, which had been largely
adopted now by the English Sunday
school workers Al the close of his re-
marks a letter of regret from Lord and
Lady Aberdeen was read, after which
Mr.. Edward Towers of London, Thomas
Edwards OF London, Rev. Hans Bier
rian of Sweden and Rev. j. q. Felzer of
Germany spoke on Sunday school work
in the United Kingdom, the continent
in general, Sweden and Germany re-
spectively.
At this point Chairman McCrillis, of
"A
its report. He said that the committee
had always in its mind the name of
one who was best fitted for the presi-
dency OF the worlds convention. This
gentleman had, on hearing of this in
tention, come TO them and by argu-
ments most sincere and straightforward
almost convinced them not TO send in
his name. When he left the commit
| tee came TO the conclusion that IL the
nominating committee did not send in
the name II would be presented from
the floor and the gentleman nominated
and elected by reclamation, so they de-
cided 10 override the objections Of the
gentleman and nominate Mr. H. b.
Jacobs, of Illinois.
The other nominations were: For
| Nlcc prcSluShlSi f. ~ bcihty VI bohAohi
England; George White of Norwich,
England; George Shipway of Birming-
ham, England; ID. Il. Wolff Of Missouri,
| w. NJ Hartshorn of Massachusetts, j.
M. Green of Georgia, j. j. McLaren of
Quebec, Count A. Won Bernstorff of
Germany, and II. w. Brown of
Mexico. Recording secretaries; Mari
on Laurence of Ohio, Il. W. Gil
bert of England, A. Crawford of
Scotland, and J. r. Leet of Canada
Enrolling secretary: S. f. Gill of Penn
sylvania. Statistical secretary: l.. Pay
son Porter OF New York. Committee
on resolutions; w. w. Woods of Mary
land, w. NJ. Randolph of Missouri j..
p. Pepper Of Tennessee, Alfred Day Of
Ontario, Edward Towers Of England
j. L. Phillips of Indiana.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

numole lnueed ~ tne mouse whose
walls have not echoed 10 after-dinner
pleasantly. Embalmed In tradition,
the relinquary Of the unwritten, we
find many curious instances OF the
ready wit Of some Of our great men.
At dinner in Boston TO william NJ.
Evarts, then secretary Of state, tho
POSTMASTER introduced Mr.. Evarta by
calling attention 70 the fact that
"when we sat down we contemplated
goose stuffed with sage; beg TO in
troduce to you a sage stuffed with
goose"
At banquet given by the great act
or, Edward Everett, he was introduced
by Judge Story, who took occasion TO
perpetrate this excellent pun: ZAP
plause shall follow In the footsteps OF
fame wherever IL goes" Everett's
complimentary rejoinder was that
"Aspirants for position in the tenn
pie Of fame would never ascend higher
than one story"
Campbell, the English poet, created
n CONSERVATION and subsequent merri-
ment at dinner of literary friends by
proposing the health of Napoleon
Ionaparte. A murmur Of surprise
went round the table, and one pa
triotic Briton asked how he dared
make so bold as TO propose Napoleon's
health TO company of Englishmen.
"IIe once hanged publisher" replied
Campbell, and the glasses were drained
| cheerfully,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
AE1ER.plNNER Wit.
Ready sallieg Made by Famous Men over
the Walnuts and Wine.

After-dinner speeches have become
the repository Of much Of the most en-
joyable humor and graceful repartee
that has found utterance, says Kate
Fields Washington. A wealth of wit
has been uncorked with the cham
payne, TO sparkle for the moment and
vanish like the bead in the crystal
goblet. 1t was In great part at the
table, In club or inn, that Dr. John
Aan gave out .hia rNadiaAt hslliaA. and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

GRARD, Kan, Sept, 4.--Fire de-
stroyed the carriage factory of 7. Wan
amalSer and the blacksmith shop ad-
joining occupied by w. A. Bird, also q
small dwelling house. Fortunately
there was very little wind blowing and
the loss was confined 10 the above
buildings Loss about $4,000; partially
insured
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

NEW York, Sept A cable message
received by large Wall street banking
house stated that the Hanco Espanola,
of Havana, Cuba, had suspended specie
payment This is the largest bank Of
its kind in Havana and has had the
banking of the Spanish government
II had large amount Of gold notes,
and it is expected that the action will
create no end of trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

EI. RENO, Ok, Sept. 2.-rhe Rock
Island train from the south was laden
with Cherokee strip boomers A train
OF covered wagons mile long arrived
from the south
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

BooSvILLE Mo-, sept 4.-1he Mis-
surf Pacific depot burned 10 the ground.
II Is supposed TO have been set on fire
by a tramp. Loss, estimated at $1,000
Orders have been sent from the navy
department for the dissolution OF the
Behring sea leet
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-27
Shoe Department.

Ladies, this week we can show you a
very,pretty boot, In fine kid top, patent
tip. common sense heel, medium toe, the
latest style, button and lace, sizes z l-2 to
7. These boots are sold at $3.50 pair
this first lot we Will sell at Fl SO pair.
We have another lot Of those Child's
spri1g heel Button Shoes, sizes TO s, at
29c pair.
Misses dongola kid, spring heels, with
heavy soles, in button or lace, just the
shoe for school wear, sizes IL to 2, price
this week CSC peir.
A complete line OF Messenger Shoes al
ways in stock. The greatest wearing shoe
OF the age.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-27
10 styles OF Chameleon Wool Dire Goods

10 styles OF Chameleon Wool Dire Goods
which will sell at II 1-2c.
Before buying your fall dressigive us a
call. Many of the novelties cannot be
duplicated. Notably the side bands, mob
by styles, 1-2 Of them sold already, 2Sc yd.
10 pieces all wool camel's hrir Suitings.
Bargain is the word; 19c yard.
We are as usual headquarter- on Com
forters. Since we have been N business
we have been buying these goods at first
hands. We are doing he same this year
We are saving you a few cents on every
qualify; 1t isn't much on the cheap ones,
bnt you might as well have II, small as IL
is.
75c kind CSC; II kind, satine, soc; 81 81
kind, bordered satine, s1.62; s2.25 KIND,
satine. 81 SO.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-27
HandkerChiefS.

100 dozen plain white Ladies' and Chill
dren's Handkerchief, lace border, TO DC.
100 dozen Mems Hymstiiched Handker-
chiefs, / inch and IL inc Ia hem, &c each.
In our Notion Department we have now
what the ladies have be, n looking for, an
unbreakable Corset Steel, every pair war
ranted. This means new pair IL they
break.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-27
Hosiery Department.

10 dozen Misses fne ribbed Cashmere
Hose, seamless, 8 to 1-s, worth 3sc pair,
at 25c pair.
25 dozen moro o. the Ladies' all wool
seamless Hose at l4c pair
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-27

Ladies' fine dongola lace and button,
solid and servicesble; s1.25 and fl.50.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-27

The Standard is offering Boots and Shoes
at prices to suit the times. Try their BOYS
and Girls School Shoes, 65, 20, Soc, ~, f1.9
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-09-27

Ladies' French dongola opera toe, But
ton Shoes. Rumsey e Shoes, narrow
widths, will be disposed OF at f1.60.