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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
IN GOSPEL FIELDS.
Close of the Baptist Association 8
Session,

Close of the Baptist Association 8
Session.
The Friday afternoon session of thu
Baptist association was chiefly deyotef
to reports of committees.
The Home mission committee re,
ported l25, 900 baptized by missionaries
and 4 900 churches organized.
The American Baptist Publication
society was endorsed and hearty co.
operation with it urged
The Woman's Baptist foreign and
home mission societies were heartily
endorsed.
Reports we're discussed until ad-
journment.
In the evening Miss Ella Brainard
delivered an eloquent and entertaining
address on mission work, Illustrating
her address with relation of personal
experiences.
This morning the meeting was
called to order by Moderator l.. d
Toliver. Prayer by Rev. Prather
followed
m,nittee on resolutions reported
Report was discussed by Rev. q. s.
Shefld, State s. S. missionary.
The res buttons re commended a
Sunday school association and more
sy mpathy between the schools; de.
clared hostility to backward steps in
temperance agitation and urged in
struction for young people on evils of
intemperance; recommended that no
countenance bs given amusements
calculated to wound the conscience
of week brethren; recommended
appointment Of colporteur for
northwest Kansas; appointed Rev.
Stephenson, Murray and Prather to
revive the work in Solomon; fixed
times for church collections; endorsed
Ottawa University; extended sympa-
thy to the family Of the late editor,
DR., Williams; also adopted the fol
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That we extend to the
members of the Abilene church our
thanks for their cordial entertainment
aud also to the DAILY REFLECTOR for
publishing so full report of our meet
ings,
Deaths during the year in the mem
bership were tenderly recalled by obit.
uary committee.
This afternoon was devoted to dis.
cussion of Young Peoples Unions and
taking means to be represented at the
State convention at Ottawa, Oct, 10.
Treasurer's report was read and filed.
Association adjourned.
The meeting was replete with inter
est throughout and profitable to all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28


The cannibal tree of Australia grown
in the form Of gigantic pineapple,
seldom reaching a height exceeding
ten or twelve feet. Its height, how
ever, is not a criterion to its diameter,
as the reader will imagine when told
that one eight feet in height may be
live feet through at the base. The
LEAVES" resemble broad planks and
are frequently fifteen feet long, twen-
ty inches broad and one and half feet
thick at the base. These board-like
leaves all put out at the top and hang
down SO us to form sort of umbrella
around the stem. Upon the apex Of
the cone around which these leaves
concentrate are two concave figures,
resembling dinner plates, one above
the other. These are constantly filed
with an intoxicating honey. A bird
may light upon the edge Of these or Q
man or an animal may walk up the
leaves to indulge in stolen sweets; but
death is the penalty for such rashness.
The instant the honey receptacles are
touched the leaves close like trap and
squeeze the life out of the meddler.
After awhile the leaves will relax their
vise-like grasp, the horrid tenacles will
slowly unfold and nature has set her
trap for another victim.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
ADVISED EMIGRATION.
Col. Brown Thinks Hayt, and Africa
Good Locations

The Emancipation day exercises
closed with well atte1 led meeting in
Dramatic hall addressed by j. II.
Brown, Of Topeka, and others.
Col. Brown devoted considerable
time to discussing the best plans for
the colored race in getting on in the
world and showed some of the advant-
ages of residence in Africa, Hayti and
other tropical countries where land ia
plenty ana little labor required to make
a living, lie advised emigration there
for the colored people who find II
difficult to get ahead here.
Supper was spread and a pleasant
social time enjoyed. The Odd Fellows
had supper in Smiths halt. Alto
gether the day WAS an enjoyable one
throughout.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Going to the Pair.

A party of 20 from this county,
nearly all from the country, left at
noon for the Worlds Fair. Thomas
Perry was in charge and a through car
was set aside for the excursonists.
Among those taking the trip were:
Thos. Perry and daughter, G. w. Pro
basco and wife, Jacob Thomas, +. j.
Browning, Jason Morse, J. N. Wick
wife and son, Price Minnick, II. War
ner and wife, Mrs. Arnold, Frank
McCloud, Messrs, Sheets, II. Ballinger,
wife and son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Howard--Duckworth,

At the Lutheran church last evening
by Rev. w. L. SeabroOk, was perform
ed the marriage ceremony which made
W. II. Howard and Miss Eva Duck.
worth husband and wife. The cere-
mony was witnessed only by immediate
friends aud the happy couple went at
once to housekeeping in the Wahl
property on North Buckeye. MIR.
Howard is senior member OF the firm
of Howard Il Fair and one of Abilene's
most popul'r business men. His bride
also has many friends and many good
wishes will follow them into their new
relation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
A Gard.
70 the Editor OF tbs REFLECTOR.

70 the Editor OF tbs REFLECTOR.
At yesterdays Emancipation day ex-
ercises an unfair advantage was taken
of me by the presiding officer at TIE
park in calling ON me when | was
present only AS spectator and had
taken no part in the exercises or ar
rangements nor had intended TO.
was never asked to take part In the
days exercises until the whole thing
was arranged aud | was then only
asked in order to help Increase the
managers greatness. did not en-
dorse the Dragging methods used in
advertising the day (uone of the prom.
ised attractions being carried ouO aud
l politely refused TO have anything to
do with II.
This is my reason for not doing his
bidding and believe all who know the
circumstances will endorse my posi-.
tlon. RIO. Lna.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Vbe Rfflfttor.
REGENT REFLECTIONS.

The hardware men are polishing
stoves.
The high school boys are organic.
ing for football.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Ack-
ers boy; to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Policy
boy.
Phillip Kaufman, one of Garheld's
prominent farmers, Is very i'll, not
being expected to live.
The A. o. U. w. will have an
anniversary celebration Oct. ~. An
interesting program is being prepared, =,
Charlie Snider and Albert David
son rode to Mcpherson on their bicycl
yesterday, reaching Salina in time for
breakfast.
The Round Pond, Ok, Tribune is
the name Of A. S. Green's new paper
the first volume Of which reaches us.
1t is a hustler and will win.
The Loyal Temperance Legion
meeting last evening was success.
The program was an interesting and
pleasing one to the entire audience.
The Monitor will remove its office
T. the basement under McInerney's.
Perhaps a basement is the best location
for paper of the quality of the Moni-
tor.
e. s. Thayer has been trying to
break in bicycle. He found it harder
work than running for Office and IL is
hard for onlookers to tell which is
being broken.
George Bender, a farmer livir &
over the line 10 Clay county, aged 73,
died yesterday and will be buried Sun
day at 10 a. m. from Mayheld church.
Iaterment at Athelstane,
B. F. Peters has been appointed
postmaster Of Navarro vice d. b. Hor-
ton resigned. Mr.. Peters bought out
Mr.. Horton short time ago and has
been acting as postmaster since.
"A pstition for the release of Rey.
nolds, the Hope murderer, who was
sent to the pen in 1883 is in circul l..
tion. The place for Reynolds is the
0nv In which he 10 ~ present located
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Some Fine Overcoats.

Rothschild's palace clothing store
has just received fine line of over
coats that it will do anyone, who likes
to be well dressed, good to look at
They are in the newest styles, with the
best Innings and finished in perfect
shape with the best of material. Moth.
ing aner has ever been seen in Abilene
and being sold rs they are at the low
prices for which Rothschild is famous
make line of bargains worth consid-
ering. Look at them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
ANOTHER SUBSTANTIAL FINE.
Barrett Gets 500 and Costs-ot other
Court News.

District court began the fourth week
of the fall term this morning.
John Barrett, Solomon, pleaded guilty
to one count OF liquor selling and was
fined 800 and costs and 80 days. The
Jail sentence was suspended on condi.
tion that he put up bond for $500 that
he will not violate the prohibitory law
for one year.
Gault VS.. Phillips, q case growing out
OF a dispute between the former own.
ers Of the Monitor rs to settlement Of
accounts, was heard this morning. The
jury went out about 2 o'clock and re
tuned judgment for Phillips for S3l.52.
The case Of the Ilerington bank vs..
Teats is next on the docket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
THE JURY DISAGREED.
No Verdict in the Railway Case
Other Court Business.


The jury In the case Of Grubbs We.
U. =. II. II. went out at O'Clock last
evering and after IS hours in the jury
room returned with the decision that it
had been unable to agree on a verdict.
1t is reported that the members stood
10 to 2 for the plaintiff. The case
seemed TO turn upon the question Of
whether the engineer was able to have
stopped bis train after he saw the little
child on the track.
This morning the case Of Farmers
National bank vs. Benton Il Poor
Grain Co. resulted in judgment for
plaintiff for 400.
On Monday is the Teats case in which
the Herington bank Is suing Mrs. G.
NJ. Teats Of Hope for money loaned
her.
William Neil pleaded guilty TO SELL
ing liquor and was fined 500 and costs
and sent to the bastile for 80 days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
SWITCH MEN STRUCK.
Herington Railroad Men Have a
Shortlived Sensation.

HERINGToN, Sept "a Eight switch
men in the employ of the Rock Island
had yesterday little strike on their
own hook At 4 O'Clock these switch
men who constitute the night force in
the yards here went to the division
superintendent and made n demand
for increase in wages. The division
superintendent called their attention
to the fact that they had signed an
agreement to the effect that all griev-
ances must be carried up through GER.
tain offices and reported on before any
action shall be taken either on the
part of the road or its employees.
The switchmen were informed that
the question OF an increase in their
wages would be referred at once to the
general superintendent and they went
away saying they were satisfied. At
o'clock, however, the men did not
report for work and the day men were
called upon to keep the yards open. At
s O'Clock the strikers appeared in the
yards and drove the day men from
their work.
The matter was at once reported to
the general superintendent at Topeka
and Chief of Detectives John Gardiner
was ordered to return Immediately to
Herington which he did and took
charge of the yards.
The striking switchmen tried to
draw the switchmen at Topeka, Hor-
ton. Armourdale and Caldwell into the
strike but none of them responded.
The places of all the strikers have been
filled and the strikers have been given
their pay and discharged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28

The peach is an improved variety of
the almond. The almond has q thin
shell around the stone, which splits
open and exposes the stone when ma
ture. This outer skin has simply be-
come fieshy in the peach, so that is all
that gives it its specific character. II
seems now clear from investigation
In the history of ancient Babylon that
in their gardens, now nearly four thou
sand years ago, the peach was cultivat-
ed then as it is now. 1t must have
been many years before this that the
peach was improved from the almond,
and this fact goes TO show the great
antiquity of the fruit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28

Although one naturally supposes to
and generally does find the genus pisces
inhabiting the water solely, there are
curious exceptions TO the rule. An in
stance may be cited in the species
known as the climbing perch" which
not only travels long distances over
dry land which separates one stream
from another, but is likely TO climb
tree whenever the opportunity affords.
Inc curious creature has a peculiar ar
rangement of the upper part Of the
head which is provided with water
cells the fish using this store of water
TO Keep his gills moist on a travelling
eNpedition or climbing tour
ihe call for a convention of the
Irish National League to be held In
Chicago October 2 has been reyolad
" Al. " Cannon, presidents
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28

Of the high prices was that carpenters,
wheat, pork, ect. was not adequate t.
the demand. A clear case Of supply
and demand, pure and simple. subse-
quently Mr.. A. had yield Of 36 bush.
els Of wheat per acre and sold 1t for 81
per bushel. I. @. Henry with one
crop Of wheat paid for the land 1t grew
on and paid sll expenses connected
with raising It and had 80 pei acre
clear. IGN psnm Advocate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Noble Charity.

Grand Master Workman Murphy Of
the A. o. L. w. says this regarding
the orders noble effort to raise wheat
for western Kansas farmers: ave have
had phenomenal success 80 far in col.
lecting money for the purchase Of
wheat and have secured about $4,000.
We will want another thousand to com
plete our work. We are, of course,
limited in our distribution to members
Of our order, but there are great
many of them In the twenty
counties in which seed wheat is wanted.
just how many and what proportion Of
those in need of wheat belong to the
order | am unable to say, but we will
help out every destitute brother, and
shall purchase the wheat Immediately.
Our order in Kansas has about
25, 900 members, and every member is
ready to help out those in need. If We
find we need 81, 900 more, there would
be no trouble in raising it," The Abb
lene lodge gave SO,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Advertised Letters.

The following ia the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post.
office for the week ending Sept. 27th.
1898. Have your mail addressed to
street and number and II will be
prom pity delivered.
Drawn, III Chrishon, Walter u
Chrishulm, II, Harris, Albert
kiser, W Norman, Mnlli0
wilder, W q Puntlous, W II
Rtgga, Eli Stevenson, Mrs
simmons, Mrs May Wadsworth, Mrs N X
One cent will bs charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
DR. GoRDHN, r. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
POLITICAL CHAT.
Pointers on the Campaign in Dick
inson County.


inson County.
Dick Brown has friends In every
neighbour ood in the county and all are
hustling Tor him.
Ernest N ottorf has made a model
county Gle rk and bis reelection is a
matter Of course.
s. s Smith may as well prepare to be
county attorney. The signs Of the
times points that way.
U. y Amsbaugh does not talk much
he keeps up a steady thinking and
will come out ahead In November.
Prepare yourself 80 that there will
be no lost ballots through mistakes in
voting by the Australian ballot sys.
TEN.
When the Topeka State house gang
pulls the strings the local Pops are
expected to cheer. This is a glorious
country.
II is understood that the Pops antc-
ipate making the Queens birthday II
legal holiday for the benefit Of candi'
date Frazier.
Charlie Pattison will wish he had
stayed by his lot in the Strip even II 1t
was on the Rock Island right OF way,
when election comes.
Doctor King will prove as successful
curing people Of Populism as he has in
curing disease. Many former Peoples
party men will vote for him.
Skill not politics counts in the sur
veyor's office. Nobody wants any
guesswork in the survey of his land.
1t is business to re elect Romig.
George Anderson seems to enjoy
running for office. He gained three
pounds in the spring campaign and
expects to gain ten more by November.
A. S. Lowery and F. W. Wright are
model men for high school trustees.
They represent the right parts Of the
county and are we'll fitted for the
places.
w. NJ. Sherwood AIDES strength to
the republican ticket. There is no more
worthy citizen in the county and his
race for treasurer l3.proving his p)p u.
larity.
Don't let any dysprptic croaker fool
you about "disaifection" here or there.
The Republicans are In 1t to win from
Fragrant Hill to Holland and from
Flora to Lyon.
G. f. Rugh can't be citizen Of
Oklahoma and run for Office in Dickin.
son county. The Pops may run candi.
dates from another State but no
respectable party wants to try it.
The Herington Times, Hope Dis.
patch, Enterprise Journal, Solomon
Sentin el and Chapman standard are
pouring hot shot into the Populists and
are credit to Dickinson county jour
nalism.
The Pop State officials seem to think
they can manipulate the affairs Of this
county from Topeka and by running a
paper vote the citizens like cattle.
They will find that the money spent to
purchase two papers was wasted.
L Enterprise Journal.
1t is reported that the purchasing of
papers by the Pop State officials is a
scheme to influence doubtful counties
for the fall campaign. They seem to
realize that Dickinson county is likely
to redeem herself and she will,
notwithstanding the effort of the State
house Pops to stem the ide.- Enter
prise Journal.
g. II. Koepke has made IA mighty
good commissioner. and If our good
Democratic friend Fred Leuker beats
him every Democrat together with tho
Peoples party will have to be united
and pull together for that purpose. -
The News.
Even then it can t be done. Charlie
Koepke is too popular and has made
too go d a commissioner for any man
to beat him this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
A Carload of Stoves,

Hodge Bros. received today a car
load of new stoves. They do not
propose to have people suffer with
cold this winter and no one will who
buys stoves of Hodge Bros. The new
styles are not only handsome but they
are exceptionally economical of fuel,
an element that is of considerable i'm
portance in this country where coal
represents so much cash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
COMING NEXT WEEK.
Sells Brothers Three Ring Hippo
drome Menagerie and Circus.


drome Menagerie and Circus.
This great show is booked for Abb
lene, Tuesday, Oct. 3, and regarded AZ
whole it is doubtless without a
parallel. Wherein 1t differs from
others is this: in its rare variety, its
endless interest, its boundless capacity
tn please every taste. Good things
with 1t are not doled out with grudg-
ing hand; they are poured forth in a
Niagara like profusion, typical OF the
great country of greatest enterprises
Here We have a regal Roman hippo
drome, live continent menagerie,
three big circuses, wild Moorish
caravan, performing droves of both
wild and domestic beasts, u huge tropi-
cal aquarium, aviary, royal japanese
troupe, Arabian Nights entertainment,
spectacular pilgrimage to Mecca and
splendid free street parade rolled into
one tremendous.alliauce for one price
of admission. Had Artemus Ward
lived to see such an exhibition he would
not have wondered why 1t always took
three grown up people to take one
child to circus but would have in.
creased the number of adults to at
least score.
Excursion rates on all lines Of travel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Not Ready for Trial.

The case Of Miss Virgie Warder
against the school district for $l6O
damages because she was dismissed IA
a teacher in the schools was set for
this morning in Quinn's court. At
the request Of q. S. Crawford, Miss
Warder's attorney, 1t was continued to
Oct. o, to enable her to secure testi-
mony from Missouri where she has
resided
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
An Earnest OampaiRn.

The Democratic central committee
Yesterday elected James McNaspy, OF
Herington, chairman and Is. l..
Strother, of Abilene, secretary. An
energetic campaign for blood and to a
finish was decided upon and there will
probably be n full Democratic ticket to
vote for on election day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
For Sale or Trade.

The property of Fisher & Croft sit.
uated on corner of Fourth and Broad
way containing two lots with two
story blacksmith shop 2Ix4O, wood
shop in rear lsx2I, will sell or trade for
land. mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Worlds Fair Boarding House.

All persons attending the Worlds
Fair can find good board and lodging
with former Dickinson county people
at 1921 Wentworth avenue. Chicago,
with J. Wenger and II. B. Stoner.
Correspondence solicited 282 8m
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-28
Taken In Youth.

Guy, the seven year old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Decker living near Talmage,
died yesterday Of inflammation Of the
bowels, Funeral services were held
this afternoon at Ilif church, Elder T..
Clark officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
lanes River Convocation Adjourns.

The lanes River Convocation, when
has been in session at Grace bplsC opai
church, in this city, for several uays
mast adjourned sine die last evening.
This has been one of the most interesting
and profitable of all their annual meet
irgs. The meeting was opened yesterday
with services and the celebration OF the
Holy Communion. Tho sermon was
preached by Rev. T. Amber, and the
prayers sere read by Rev. G. r. kuyk.
Immediately after this the ConVoca-
ton met for business, when appropriate
resolutions in respect to the death OF
Hev DR. Dashiell were unanimously
adopted.
Al the conclusion Of the reading Of the
reeolutions a prayer was offered by Rev.
j. w. Ware.
A communication was received from j.
Wesley Johsson. the rector OF st. Philips
church (colored), who desired to address
the Conyocation at the afternoon session
II, regard to r new church building, which
he was endeavoring to build. lie eX-
nlained the needs Of the church, ana
asked the aid Of the COnvocation. They
EXPRESSED sympathy with the enterprise
and appointed Rev. Drs. Newton, Nash,
and John X Mason a committee 70 as
sist him in raising funds for the new
building.
The question under discussion at the
afternoon session was how to supply va
cant parishes with ministers. and was
participated in by nearly all present.
The services at night were conducted
by Rev. L. ". Burton and Rev. Il. n
Macon. Rev. James Grammar d. d..
preached a very able sermon on tenn
perance. and more especially on the curse
Of the saloon to America The Convoca'
ton will meet next year at Westover
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28
Very Pretty Wedding.

marriage ceremony Of more than
usual interest was performed last even
ing by Rev. George II. Ray In the par
Tors OF his home. on Twenty-fourth
street. The pulling down of his church
being in progress. he invited the bridal
party. all OF whom are members OF his
church. to occupy his house. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. John A. Dixson
and Miss Layinia Martin. A number OF
intimate friends were present. and the
occasion was one OF beauty and interest.
Mr.. Charles Dixson. brother of the groom
and Mr. William Ball acted as ushers,
and Miss Rena Hammonds attended the
bride. The latter looked very handsome,
dressed in old rose color with nat ana
gloves TO match. she is daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Martin. The groom
IA engaged in the stereoptyping depart
ment OF The Times, and is a young man
OF sterling qualities.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party repaired TO the residence OF
the groom. recently completed In falr-
mount. pretty eastern suburb OF TINS
ost