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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
TEACHERS AT CHAPMAN.
An Interesting Institute Held at the
High School Building.

Special to the REFLECTOR.
CHAPMAN, Dec. lS.-The teachers
institute at the high school building on
Saturday was success.
Pres. Hullinger called the house to
order. Peyton Carter in his paper on q,
THE Teacher and His Work" claimed
that the teacher should have as much
or more experience than other profess
sional men before entering upon his
work; that too many teachers are unfit
to traiu the minds under their care;
and that the time should speedily come
when persons yet in their teens should
not be placed in this responsible posi-
ton. The paper was ably discussed by
Misses Clayton and Newcomer.
"Better Instruction in Mental Arith.
metic" was ably discussed by j. II.
Engle, Richard Rohrer, Richard Cline,
Supt. Kendrick and others. The prin-
cipal thought was that the great fault
in this study lies in not teaching it
enough; that it should be made one Of
the most important studies in the
common schools and that 1t is more
important than written arithmetic.
James McMillen's paper, "Moral
Training" was read by Miss Sadie
Newcomer. In the discussion which
followed, the sentiment seemed to be
that the teacher should not "lecture"
pupils upon morals, but should set a
good example and by private talks with
the pupils show them their mistakes.
W. w. Browns paper, English in
Schools" was good. He stated that
English composition should be taught
more extensively in the common schools
In connection with grammar. Also, it
should be made distinct branch after
the pupil reaches the age OF twelve or
thirteen. Mrs. Cook said that compos.
ition was evidently neglected in
country schools. Why should the
mother tongue be neglected in order To
learn something not half so usefulf
Col. Sanford also gave few instruct
i've remarks on this subject.
"The Value of Discipline" was well
discussed by Supt. Kendrick of Geary
county. He briefly described the
method used in the Junction Cts
schools and claimed that good discipline
in the common schools should be OBJ
served in order to make the young more
systematic in their work. He nlsC
stated that the principal difficulty is that
J teachers do not follow their own system
as carefully as they should, and thai
! the trouble was more in the careless
ness of the teacher than in the way
wardness Of the pupil.
For want Of time the remainder Of
the program was omitted. Music wal
furnished by the students OF the higl
school. Altogether the meeting WA
interesting and instructive and every
one felt well paid for having beer
present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
IS 1T A FAKE?
A Pretended Scheme TO Kidnap
Cleveland's Daughter.

a letter was picked up on the street
yesterday that has all the evidences Of
being fake yet may be evidence OF
a crank's scheme to commit a crime.
Part Of it is written from Minneapolis
and part from Topeka.
The former outlines a plan in which
the writer signing himself r. f. Rock
tells some person to whom the latter is
sent to be ready nj the sound Of the
bugle to march on Washington. There
are five in the scheme he says aud they
can send Grover to the Internal regions
In short notice and get 100000 beside.
lie also proposes TO capture some Of
Gould's and Vanderbilt's millions.
The Topeka letter says the scheme
has been modified and Grover will he
allowed to live while bu, his daughter
Ruth is to be Kidnapped and held for u
ransom. The plan is outlined by which
1t Is to be done, two women being
named as implicated in the scheme.
Fifteen to twenty thousand is expected
as reward.
While the letters may be fakes 1t IL
from the writer's Of such that Prender-
CASTS and Guiteaus are made. Tie
sheets will be flsd away in the RE.
FLEcToR archives for use when som,
serious event is reported from Wash
| inrtnn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
A Few Facts.

Parties contemplating taking u
southern or western trip should bear In
mind that the Rock Island has now
completed its line south to Fort Worth,
Texas, and has through Car service, no
change, iIom Harrington to all points
south In Texas. We also have through
car service from lIeringtOn to III Paso,
Deming, Yuma, Cotton, Los Angeles,
San Francisco aud, In fact, all Pacific
coast points. A tourist car, for the
above named points, leaves Lexington
every day IN the week via our TT,
Worth line, Texas and Pacific, and
Southern Pacific lines. This In n very
popular route especially this winter az
the tourist does not have to contend
with snow blockadea which are nc
common on most northern routes. Fol
tickets and fu,her information apply "a
J. f. Kerr, agent Great Rock Island
route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
NAVAJO NnEReth.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
NAVARRO, Dec 80. Stauffer and
wife are visiting at the home Of A.
Strock near Belle Springs,
A party Of friends was very hand.
somely entertained at the home Of u.
W. Coleman and wife to celebrate Mir.
COlemun's 10th birthday anniversary.
John GRffney had the misfortune 10
lose GO hogs and a colt within short
time.
A. l.. Lavender, wife and daughter
came over from Holland creek to visit
their relative, u, W. Coleman.
Miss Marshal, j. b. Stauifsr and
Harry Keller were among the teachers
from this vicinity who attended the
lectures at Chapman Friday aud Satur.
day evenings.
The Navarro alliance received theiI
frat car of coal for the winter Thursday
and it was hauled away in little more
than half day.
Elmer Hoffman, who was called "a
Ohio by the illness and death of his
two little daughters, returned this
week. Both deaths resulted from
diphtheria In one week. MIR, Hoffman
has the sympathy OF the entire com
munity.
Mrs. j. A. Thompson was called Ia
LATHE River to attend her mother, who
Is i'll with fever.
Mrs. Gaifney is home from Guthrie,
where she left her son, who has been
III, considerably improved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
A Compliment to Mr.. Little.

Abilene has all sorts of honOrs but a
new kind of one has nov come to Il
resident Of the city, A handsomely
printed, bound and illustrated volume
just issued from the press Of llarpers
Brother, New York Is, "Rulers of the
Mediterranean" by Richard Harding
Davis, the well known writer Of short
stories. 1t is u collection Of the nrti.
cles written for HarpeIs Weekly under
the same title a year ago during Mr..
Davis trip to Egypt. While in Cairo
T. q. Little, rs representative Of this
government, was able to do Mr., Davis
many favors and the yourg men be.
came well acquainted. The traveller
has reciproca'ed by placing as the
dedication Of his work:
To Hon. I'd ward c, Little
EX.Diploma'io Agent and Consul General
Of tho United states TO Egypt,
On a fly leaf of the copy sent Mr,
Little is a note from the author which
says that is the first copy Of the first
edition. 81 hope he adds, THAT the
dedication page will interest you II the
others do not"
The compliment Is very pretty one
and does not happen to many people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Texas Wants You.

That is why the Santa Fe has ORR
glnated the Home Seekers Excursions
which are TO be run each month during
the looming winter to all points In
Texas.
The rates will be one fare for the
round trip. Date of first excursion will
be Dece nber IL, then January 0, Feb
ruary 10. March 10, April 10, and May 3
All tickets good for 80 days from
dates Of sale with stopoyer privileges
on the going trip at any point soutb' Of
the Kansas line.
Write to Geo. T. Nicholson, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, Topeka
Kansas for Folders and Circulars. Call
on J d. Sweeney, Local Agent fol-
information In regard TO the excursions,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
BUTLER IN LUCK.
Another Populist Exalted in the
Kingdom of Sham Reform.


You can never tell where luck IL
going to s,like. Some'imes II just
seems to go IL bird and light down on
the most unexpected places. For
instance no one ever suspected the
state of Kansas Of desiring theseryicus
Of either Of the Butler brothers, the
celebrated alliance sol 6 and dance
artisis Of the Monitor. but It has 70
come to pass.
James Bntler, the older Of the firm,
ha' been appointed steward Of tie
Topeka Insane asylum. Tie man
removed to give HIM u place Is John
lIrun, for eight years an employee al out
whom not "A word could be uttered in
di9paragemcnt. IIis accounts were oil
right and he was recognized as well
fitted for the place. But he had one
great fault he was a Republican. So
lie had to 60. The decsdence Of the
Monitor made 1t necessary TO get rid Of
some of the Office force 30 Gai1eB, TO
save himself expense, got the job for
Bu,ler who is certainly radical enough
socialist for the most exactinR Pop
manager on earth. Tire place pays
only S720 u year but that is BONANZA
for Butler. lie will have about
$50, 600 worth Of supplies to handle
and he responsible for,
NJ. NJ. Cloud, formerly telephone
manager here but who has been study
ing madeleine, Is appointed on the med
ical board at the asylum at $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
His Time Expired,

Postmaster Gorden's four years term
as handler of Uncle Sans mail expired
today and he was In considerable doubt
as to whether to shut up shop or turn
the keys over to the chairman Of the
Democratic central committee. lie
finally decided to keep on cancelllng
stamps until further orders from Grover.
We understand that number of
Democratic brethren are willing 80 take
the burden off his hands at any time
that he sees fit to lay it down.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Fraternal Aid ofiicara

The Fraternal Aid association
elected the following officers last even
ing; o. p. Fenton, president; W. A.
Long. vice president; r. l. Woods,
secretary; s. Rothschild, treasurer; W.
s. Anderson, chaplain; G. d. Kieffer,
guide; @. Kreider, o.; j. NJ. Thonburg,
sentinel; 8. Steelsmilh ard f. j.
Boutin, medical examiners; A. l..
Russell and +. l.. Ball, trustees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Lost.

A promissory note made by G.. W.
Sanders for $40 90 with interest at the
rate of 10 per cent from date, dated
Sept IS, 1893, and due one year from
date payable to the order of @. N.
Curtis, at the Bank OF Thos. Kirby, in
Abilene, Kansas. All persons are
warned not to negotiate for or buy
said note. q. N. CURTIS.
1876 2t&2c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Pearl HRppenings.

special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
PEARL, Dec. II. Philip, the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Huston, died Fri
day afternoon of iDnammatory Iheu-
matism.
The Lutheran church social and
oyster supper at Samuel Diehls Friday
was pleasant affair.
A turkey, live pigeon and blue rock
shoot is to be held at Pearl Dec. 10.
G. Taylor's family is having a
serious siege with the grip.
The stone house on John Taylor
place at Pearl - being reGtted and will
be occupied by =. McFe7ren.
VIM. GuRler ana daughter spent
Sunday In HeripgtOn.
An Epworth lssgue was organized
Sunday at Hiawatha school house
Seventeen members were enrolled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Five Weeks of Winter.

Prophet Kropff was in town today.
When asked what kind Of a winter
was ahead be replied, "a mild one.
We shall not have any winter to speak
of this season. There will not be TO
exceed FIVE weeks Of real cold weather, "
That kind of prophecy is very
palatable. We hope 1t may come true.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Masonic officers.

Benevolent lodge, Al & A. NJ.
elected new officers last evening. The
following were chosen and were in.
stalled by T, +, Dewey, W. M: J, NJ.
Gleissner, W. M; s S. Smith, S. W;
r, b. Jacobs, j. W.; Jos. Spangler,
Treas; j, L. Worley, Sec'y; j. IL,
Neisley, s. d; II. L, Seeds, j, D.; G,
Johntz, s. s.; @. Rugh, J. s.; G. Ball,
Tyler.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Forty Years the Standard.

Constipation and sick headache
permanently cured, and piles prevented
by Japanese Liver Pellets; especially
adapted to children's use. Sold by
Gulick, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Advertised Letters.

The following Is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post
office for the week ending Dec. 10,
1893. Have your mali addressed To
street and number and 1t will be
promptly delivered.
Engstrom Mis- Annie Akey Ale
Musser Mrs Jake staatL Miss Emma
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
DIR. GoRDEN, Il. NJ,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21

W. A. Landes' City barber shop is
the most centrally located and best
lighted shop In town, Call and get
nice shave or hair cut. Only scientific
white BARRIERS employed. First door
east Of Gullck's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Holiday Rates.

The Santa Fe announces a rate Of
one and one third fare for the round trip
for the holidays to all points on their
line within two hundred miles. Tick.
cts will be sold on December %, "a. 25.
80, and 81, 1893, aud January /, 1894
linal limit for return on all tickets Jan.
3rd 1894. J. ID. SWEENEY, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.


January 9th. 1894, the Rock Island
will sell excursion tickets to all pointa
in Texas at one fare for the round trip.
Tickets allow stop of privileges In
Oklahoma and Texas, final return
limit 80 days from date Of sale.
j. f. KERR, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21

That oily and rough skin cured and
the face and hands beautlfed by John.
sons Oriental Soap; medicated and
highly perfumed. Sold by W. r.
Gulick, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Sbe Refiettor.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1893.
RECENT REFI.EoTIOFs.

At four she wanted bon bons;
At eight she wanted gum,
At twelve she yearned for NOVELTIES,
At sixteen besux-yum yum;
At eighteen she became Engaged,
Like many other misses,
And wanted spoony tete tetes'
And scores and scores OF kisses;
At twenty she was married
Big wedding, rich and tony;
At twenty two, alas, alack,
She wanted alimony.
NV. F. Craig.
Marriage license: Christian Knee
ling and Barbara Sem, Dillon.
ID. L. Seaman, of Chapman, was
granted a druggists permit to sell
alcoholic liquors.
j. F. Davis, proprietor Of the Ho!-
land creamery, has purchased the
Gypsum creamery.
Foster, the st. Joe weather prophet,
says that Santa Claus will ride in on
the crest of a terrific blizzard,
Benjamin Palm, after two weeks
experience as proprietor of the Gore
house, has sold ont to d, E. Keller.
The man who can't count on a
moustache cup or a pair Of slippers for
Christmas is altogether out Of society.
Cards are out for the wedding Of
Miss Josie Gibson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Gibson of this city and
N. L. Gish Dec. 81.
The Grace Reformed Sunday
school is arranging for an especially
fine entertainment next Monday even
ing. The program and decorations
will be unusually attractive.
The farmer who with the splendid
weather that has been accorded Kansas
this month does not get things in shaV Q
for real winter is pretty nearly "shift-
less" There has been ample time to
prepare for storms.
j. @. Russell, of the Chapmr n
Standard, said last evening that he
was seriously considering a consolda.
ton Of his paper with the Solomon
Sentinel and a removal of the tu {
papers to Abilene. There is always
room for one more.
The demand for extra copies of tn,
REFLEcToR's handsome holiday edi
ton exhausted the large edition
printed. Hundreds of people through
out the nation have received cOpieI
through the kindness OF friends and &
all advertises Abilene, the best tow
on earth.
w. p. Seeds ia being doomed TO
attorney general down in Mcpherson
county. II Abilene gets all it is ''men
toned" for at present, it will hav,
congressman, congressman at large
attorney general, State treasurer ant
U. 8. senator. That it will be plenty
thank you.
No one is so poor that he canno
rake up penny to start on. Now LEI
each, upon the first day Of the month
deposit one cent in the bank, and OF
each of the succeeding days of IN,
month double his previous days depof
1t. Let him follow this program
faithfully, and at the end of the montl
he will be agreeably surprised to fint
that his account will show the sum O
6,S6s,709,l2 to his credit. In return
for pointing out this method of scquir
Ing fortune without labor; no reward
Is asked or expected. 1t is simply ,
part OF the general philanthropy foi
which this paper is noted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21

Japanese Pile Cure costs you nothing
it does not cure you; samples free.
Guaranteed by W. Z Gulick. the
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Reading Circle.

The Local Teachers Reading circle
OF south Dickinson will meet at the
Abbey school house, Jan. s, 1893. An
evening session will be held.
ID, II, KELLER, Pres.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21
Joy, Peace and Good viii.

Give the little ones joy by buying them
High Chairs Rocking Chairs or Cribs
Keep peace in the family by buying your
wife Dining Room Suit or Bed Room Suit
Sewing Chair, a Swing Rocker, a Music
Stand or Carpet Sweeper.
Show your good will by buying your hus-
band a Secretary or a Comfortable Chair and
thus keep him at home nights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21

)r trade since decided business Boots
the county, and have sold big quantity Boots Shoes
he county Many lines yet complete you
chance We want to dispose every inside
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-21

still be
had
all the Shoes need for the
sixty days.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
The Story of a Novel,

Mr.. Howell's latest novel. THE
Coast of Bohemia now running
through the Ladies Home Journal,
was written in four different states.
Mr.. HOwellS began the novel at his
fathers house in Ohio last May; con-
tinued it in Boston in June; took it
TO the mountains of New Hampshire
during the summer and worked at it;
brought it 10 New York and wrC te a
Humber of chapters there in October:
took it back again to Ohio in Novem-
Der and finally finished it in New
York last December. And yet, de-
spite all these changes of places of
writing, the novel turns out really to
be the brightest piece Of work that
HOwells has done for a long time.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
Rheanatism Quickly Cured.

Three days is very snort time in
which to cure a case of rheumatism;
but it can be done if the following
treatment is adopted, as will be seen
by the following from James Lam
bert, New Brunswick, Ill: Il was
badly afflicted with rheumatism in
the hips and legs, when l bought a
bottle Of Chamberlain'S Pain Balm.
1t cured me in three days. am all
right today, and would insist on ev-
cry one who is afflicted with that ter
Tible disease to use Chamberlain'S Pain
Balm and get well at once" 50 cent
bottles for sale by H. +. Smith. Drug
opiSt
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
First publication, Voice. Mar. q. 90.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
STATE or KANSAS


Sumner County
In the Probate Court in and for said
county.
In the matter OF the estate Of Thos. c. Mills.
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters OF Ad-
ministration have been granted to the under
signed on the estate OF Thos. c. Mills, late
Of said county. deceased, by the Honorable,
the Probate Court OF the County and
State aforesaid. dated the l4th day OF March,
A. d., 1893. Now, all persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby no.
titled that they must present the same 10 the
undersigned for allowance within one year
from the date Ofsaid Letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit Of such estate;
and that il such claims be not exhibited
within three years after the date Of said
Letters they shall be forever barred.
JAMES T. GOODWIN,
Administrator Of the estate Of Thos. c. Mills.
deceased. 1881
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
Subscribe for the VOICE.
THE ALLIANCE.

Announcements like following in
serted free. Send in your copy.
PERTH ALLIANCE meets every first and
third Saturday ut ID. m. Visiting brothers
invited. 5. G. BARTLETT. Pres.
!OHN PARROTT. Sec'y.
Avon CENTER ALLIANCE meets every two
weeks on Tuesday evening.
4. c. LAMBE. Pres
MARK WARD Sec'y.
Harmon Alliance No. 1921 meets each Thurs
day evening at No ) school House.
j. +. CURRY A. TFSH.
Secretary. President.
star Alliance meets on Saturday. April LIST
at 7:30 p. H., and every two weeks thereafter.
VIM RUSSELL, Sec +. II. SCHAPPER, Pres.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
Enlisted for the War,

The men who have enlisted in our
grand army of emancipation are neither
holiday warriors nor hireling soldiers of
fortune who serve only under victorious
banners. No; they are heroes of stern
fiber and lofty valor, who march into
the storm of war knowing that their
legiOns must be shattered again and
again before final triumph comes to
their eagles. Vanguard.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon healthy condition
of all the vital organs. If the Liver
be inactive, you have Bilious Look,
if your stomach be disOrdered you
have a DyspeptiG Look and if your
Kidneys be affected youhave a Pinch
ed Look. Secure good health and
YOU will have good looks. Electric
Bitters is the great Alternative and
Tonic acts directly on these vital
organs. Cures Pimples, BlotcheS,
BOils and gives a good complexion,
Sold at f. B. SNYDER's, Drugstore.
SOC. per bottle
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
The Peer Of ANY Living American.

General Weaver magnificent canvass
Of the country in behalf of free silver
soinage and the rights of the people will
ever remain the great prominent feature
Of the presidential campaign of 1892. In
heart and brain and in every element
which goes to make up great leader
General James B. Weaver is the peer of
any living American.-Rocky Mountain
News.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-24
First Publication Mar. II, 1893.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
STATE OF KANSAS !

Sumner County
In the Probate Court in and for said County:
In the matter Of the estate OF James Z.
llastie. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
ministration have been granted To the UNDER
signed on the estate Of James +. HaStie late
the Probate Court Of the County and State
aforesaid, dated the 9th day Of March. A. d..
1893; Now all persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby notified that they
must present the same 10 the undersigned
for allowance within one year from the date
Of said Letters, or they may be precluded
such claims be not exhibited within three
years after the date Of said Letters they
shall be fOreye" cared.
j. X. HASTE.
Administrator Of the estate Of James f.
llastie deceased. 300