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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Caught You Again,

The News last night grew excited
and declared that the statement made
in these columns that L. l.. Prather
has been endorsed by a letter Of rec
ommendation from Postmaster Is.
l.. Strother to be false and calling the
writer Of the statement several dirty
names. Our authority Is letter to
the Rev. M. s. Dunning Of this city
from j. P. London Of Gainesville, /,
Texas, chairman Of the board OF Off
GERS OF the Christian church Of that
city. This letter dated Aug. !, 1895,
says;
Dear Sir and Brother;-l write to
inquire about the Christian character
Of Bro. Edwin Prather, etc. We have
a letter from B. l.. Strother, clerk of
the Baptist church In Abilene, EN-
DoRsING HIM AS CABLE AND WORTHY
OF OUR CONFIDENCE" etc, etc.
j. P. LONDON.
Perhaps Mr.. strother will remem-
ber admitting at the time the letter,
part Of which is published above was
printed in the Monitor Of this city,
Aug. s, 1896, to newspaperman OF
Abilene that he had written the en-
dorsement Of Prather but begging
that his name be kept out Of the pa
per
We don't wonder Mr.. Strother is
ashamed Of posing as the sponsor Tor
the good character Of Prather. But
for the sake Of himself and Of the
town he ought to blush for IL and he
ought also to quit trying to lie out OF
it. lie probably forgot the letter
was in existence and did not think
we could prove our statement on
him. Come again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
WHY NICK FELL,
His Organization Was Weak-The
Judicial Convention.

The Populist judicial convention Of
the Eighth district at junction City
Saturday was striking example Of
the value Of good organization. BY
it the weakest candidate was win
ner.
j. A. Downing Of Morris county
was chairman; A. l.. Russell Of Abb
lene secretary,
Dickinson county had lS delegates
solid for Mahan. Geary had 6 dele
gates instructed Saturday morning
for Nicholson Morris had 7 dele
gates uninstrueted but for Nicholson.
The delegates all considered Nichol-
son the stronger candidate but the
Dickinson boys insisted that they
were there to stay and would vote for
Mahan until junction City troze over
which In the torrid atmosphere Of
Saturday did not seem Immediately
probable. Thirteen ballots were
taken, the vote at each standing.
Mahan lS, Nicholson 10. Then four
of the Goary county delegates
changed, giving Mahan II to Nichol-
sons 0 and the nomination was made
unanimous. The result was a dlsap-
pointment to Morris and Gcary coun-
ties and doubtless to Mr.. Nicholson
also, as he had recently expressed his
conviction that he could have the
nomination II he desired it. He had,
however, forgotten to figure on the
possibilities Of the arrangement Of
delegates by which Dickinson could
tic both the other counties.
Marion county was not represented,
Acting on the advice Of Judge Doster
who considers the new apportion-
ment law unconstitutional the Popu-
lists Of that county will act with the
judicial convention Of the 25th dis
trict, Notwithstanding the fact that
their recent county convention Sc
lected delegation to meet with the
9Th district at Junction.
The resolutions endorsed tho
Omaha platform and denounced the
non-partissn movement as u scheme
to thwart the will Of the people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
To Join Daly's Company.

A daughter-in-law of Judge Hum
phrey, Mrs. Nellie Humphrey,
daughter Of Judge Houk, Of Hutchin-
son, leaves for New York in aiew days
to accept position as solo soprano
singer for Augustin Days Shakes
perean company. Mrs. Humphrey
has studied for several years in
Chicago, fitting herself for the
operate stage, and goes highly
qualified for the position. Her
sister, Miss Snow Houk, has been
studying in New York, where Mrs,
Humphrey will join her. Miss
Houk has been offered fine position
with one Of the leading companies in
New York. Mrs. Humphreys hus.
band was an attorney Of Hutchinson
and died few years ago quite sud-
denly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Made the Trip on q Wheel.

A card was received from L. D.
Tollver who Is shaking hands with
old friends In Jefferson, Iowa, where
he taught school many years and also
served in the capacity Of county
officer. He made the trip on his BIZ
cycle, passing through Beatrice, Neb.,
and Council Bluffs, Iowa. He in
spected the foundries and machine
shops Of the different points and re-
ports that wheeling was hot and
dusty until Friday morning when he
was greeted by the proverbial Iowa
drizzle,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
The Unsavoy Gang Of DemoPop Politicians Care Nohng for Pnc

come up today was set for Oct. 10 to
which date court adjourned out OF
respect and sympathy for Judge
Humphrey.
Judge Humphreys affection in the
death Of his son, whose sad fate is re-
lated elsewhere, was the cause OF his
absence. Much sympathy was ex-
pressed by the bar for the grieving
parents and sincere sorrow was felt
for the deceased. Spence Humphrey
was well known here and everyone
who knew him was his friend. He
was one Of the Union Pacifc's best
conductors and his death will be
widely mourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Highest Of all in Leavenng Powes-Latest U.S. Govt Report
@!A!!!!! q! Bsxa:s9 BBs'5a2s
ABSOLUTELY PURE
TWO P0sT0FFICE CHANGES
In Contemplation for Dickinson
County Soon.

Congressman Calderhead says that
the residents Of Banner township
want new postoflice located at Day.
hotf's creamery station between Dill
Ion and Elmo. There are a number
Of signers to the petition but the
postmasters Of the two towns object
as it will lessen business for each and
they claim that the distances are not
now excessive for any of the farmers.
The old project to get mail route
from Abilene to Industry is being
revived. Mr.. Calderhead will secure
it If a petition Is presented and a
postoihce can be located between Alb
ilene and Industry. 1t should be
done as at present mail to Industry
goes by way Of junction City and
Clay Center,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26

"From the time we left New York

"From the time we left New York
until returning we saw no one we
had ever seen before. Yes, we did,
too, and it is somewhat Of COIN
cidence. Going east peculiar look
ing man with a queer cap got on our
Pullman car at Cleveland, Ohio. We
spoke OF his oddity and were some
what surprised to see him again on
the streets in New York. The second
day out he appeared on deck and we
began to grow interested. When we
reached London there he was again,
We travelled through Europe and
seven weeks later reached Paris
where whom should we meet but our
old friend. That was not ala week
later we saw him In London again
and for the last time. Had we been
trying we could not have found him
at all.
Everything that good health,
good company and novel experiences
could lend to make the outing q sue
cess were present and the memory of
it all will be ever cherished
Mrs. Zahner was equally pleased
with the trip. 1--WE feel now," she
remarked, "as though we should 60
again in two or three years. We
could do it alone another time
cheaper and more satisfactorily but
one should 60 the first time with
party 1t saves SO much annoyance,
We didn't 90 back on Abilene
minute and were glad to reach home
although the shops of Paris were
alluring and England and Switzer-
land constant delight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
A Great Chance.

We will sell fol- cash at a bargain
or trade for good farm, cattle, etc.
our general stock Of goods, store
building and dwelling located in one
Of the best towns Of Dickinson county.
This is your chance il you have some
thing good and mean business. Adj
dress "Mason," REFLECTOR Office,
Abilene. llS Ssc2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
JUSTICE DISPENSERS.
DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS
OF INTEREST.
Mn. Brady Secures Hsr Divorce and
Alimony-Ths Hsrington Case
Under Amusement Nearing tho
Terms End.
From Thursdsy's Daily.]


The hot weather has no effect on
district court. 1t keeps up Its un-
relenting grind.
The case Of 0. l.. Thisler against
the receivers Of the Union Pacific was
won by Mr.. Thlsler who received a
verdict Of $64 damages for killing Of
COW that got on the track and $25
attorneys fees.
G. M. Wellman and Geo. Raymond
pleaded guilty under the indictments
for selling tobacco to boys and were
fined $5 and costs.
Today has been on trial the case Of
G. Heller vs.. Dillon Cement and
Plaster Co., suit to recover $1,000
wages claimed to be due Heller as
superintendent.
Edworthy vs.. A. 7. & $. F. is the
case to follow.
Shorty Buchanon gave bond for
trial at next term Of court on charge
Of liquor selling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
From Fridays Daily.]

The most important case in dis
trict court was the divorce suit Of
Mrs. Sarah Brady against J. H.
Brady. No defense was made to her
allegation Of desertion and the
divorce was granted as prayed for.
The plaintiff was given the custody
OF the two children, the furniture
and alimony amounting to $4,000, to
be paid at the rate Of $50 month for
five years.
The case OF John Dinkel against
Elmer Hager Of Holland resulted in a
judgment for for the plaintiff. Dinkel
was Hager's hired hand and was to
receive his wages monthly. But the
boss dispensed with the services Of
bis assistant and forgot to put up the
s45 Of salary which had accrued as
time sailed by. johannes sued for
tho cash before John Baxter, J. P.
but be didn't win the case so he ap-
pealed 1t to the district court.
The case of Heller vs.. Dillon
Cement Co. kept before the court un-
til late this afternoon when the jury
went out to consider it. Heller is
suing for $1,000 salary for oversee
ing the company's business. The
jury came 10 at 4 O'Clock giving
Heller judgment for 5000.
The Foster vs.. Herington and
Wilson suit over q title was taken
under advisement by the court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
The Champions Are Of.

General Manager Charles Kubach
with W.A.Kern, left for Cameron, Mo-,
where they will talk to the farmers
concerning the National fence ma
chine. The company's phenomenal
success heretofore under Mr.. Ku-
bach's management is ample promise
for an exceptionally prosperous fu-
ture. The company has a splendid
labor and money saving invention
that sells itself and is bound to in
crease in popularity. G. G. Hawk
and W. 7. Little 90 tonight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Wanted.

Man and wife, woman to keep
house and man to work on farm.
Family without children preferred,
none with more than two children
need apply. One or two years con-
tract. Applications without first
class references will not be noticed.
Address JoHN TAYLOR,
l22-9tAc Pearl, Kaa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
From SATURDAYS Daily |

Seldom does young man have so
meteoric career Of crime as John
Wagner who started out on Wednes-
day to distinguish himself in the
world by stealing wheat. lie lives
in Junction City and thought he
knew an easier way to get money
than to earn it, He went to S. R.
Hoag's farm northeast Of Chapman,
got load Of wheat In the night took
it to Enterprise Thursday morning,
sold it to Hoffman & Son, got check
for $14.SO, started out Of the mill
and came face to face with the sheriff.
He was brought here Thursday, went
to jail and last evening pleaded
guilty to burglary and larceny and
was sentenced to the reformatory at
Hutchinson. The whole operation
occupied less than As hours and is a
striking example Of the rapidity with
which one can get into trouble II he
tries,
John Layelle who was convicted OF
stealing the buggy Of VIM, Jones at
Enterprise was sentenced to three
years imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary. John was not slow in getting
caught either, for he was in jail in
two days after his crime.
Other cases disposed Of as follows:
Fry VS.. A. T. & S. r., dismissed by
plaintiff without prejudice.
Maria Engle VS.. J. X. Forney, ad-
ministrator of estate of D. Welch,
judgment for $4,000 for plaintiff.
Eva Kothe VS.. Chris Kothe, dis
missed at cost Of plaintiff.
Josiah Reed VS.. Elizabeth Reed,
divorce granted, the agreement to
separate not being strong enough.
J. E. Snyder VS.. G. W. King ct al,
mortgage foreclosed and Mr.. and
Mrs. King each to have half the sur
plus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
A Compliment from Ed Hoch,

Marion Record: Dickinson county
Republicans have allowed their able
fellow-citizen, Hon. O. L. Moore, to
select delegates to the Republican
judicial convention which meets in
Herington, Sept. 80, favorable to
himself. We think Mr.. Moore would
make an able and bipartisan Judge,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
COURT ADJOURNs TO OCT. ID.
9. ", Hurd Judge Pro Tem-sympa-
thy for Judge Humphrey.
rrrorr Mondav's Dailv

Judge Humphrey was not present
this morning to call court to order
and that duty devolved upon Hon.
G. W. Hurd who was chosen by the
bar judge pro tem-
The case Of E. j. Edworthy vs.. A.
7. & s. f., a damage suit, to have
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Died Suddenly.

Ina, one'of the twin daughters Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Yeadon, died Fri
day aged 2 years, 5 months, 10
days. She was taken i'll the night
before with spasms and her life could
not be saved. Funeral services were
held at II o'clock Saturday, Rev. DR.
Haithcox officiating,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
LOTS ARE CHEAP.
Lebold.F Fisher Realty Sale Reopened
by the Assignee.
From Mondays Daily-l

The adjourned sale of the realty
belonging to the Lebold-Flsher estate
began today, Assignee John Johntz
being auctioneer and the sale taking
place in the district clerks office.
Lebold's fourth addition to Abilene
was sold at $3.50 to 81 a lot, W. W.
Davis and W. S. Mead being the
chief purchasers. A farm in Ottawa
county, 100 acres, was sold to W. s.
Mead for 1900. An addition to Leoti,
4S lots, appraised at $50 to $75 went
for 37I cents a lot, to Thos. Kirby.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
TOLD HIM ABOUT IT.
Mahan Is Informed Of His Empty
Honor.

All the good that the judicial cam
paign will do John Mahan was ex-
perienced by him Monday evening. A
number Of Populists were gathered
and made a call on him to tell him
that he had been nominated for
judge. Mahan Is probably as much
surprised as anybody else that he
should have been selected to make
the race but the Pops have a way of
taking very poor material for their
candidates. He will probably write
a letter accepting the nomination,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
William Forgot 1t.

Bill Hickman was arrested n week
ago for being drunk and his trial set
for this afternoon in police court. As
William knows the way to court he
was allowed to 90 on his own recog-
nizance but he did not show up on
time. Itis supposed that he forgot
the date as he has so many engage
ments nowadays. A new warrant
was issued,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Or. Amick OyerWorked.

Letters TO Mr. and Mrs. John Tay-
lor, from their daughter the wife OF
the famous DR., Amiek, dlscoverer OF
the well-known consumption cure
and one Of Cincinnati's leading physi-
clans, say that her husbands health
Is broken down by his unrcmlttlng
labors in the interest Of his profess
sion and he has been compelled to
lay his work entirely aside He ranks
among Americas ablest students in
medical science and his hosts oil
friends hope for his speedy recovery
DR.. and Mrs. Amick will probably
make Kansas aad Abilene visit this
d..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
viii Send Delegates.

The Fire department met last night
to decide whether or not to send
delegates to State Fire9en's meeting
at junction City Sept 2bA 1t was
decided to do so and T. Hasshagen
and G. d. Kieifer will attend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
died in Ohio.

Died, at his mothers residence in
Marietta, Ohio, on Saturday Sept. 2l,
Of consumption, DR., Thomas B.
Pattin, formerly Of Chapman, this
county. His many friends will
regret hearing the sod news.
His wife, formerly Miss Carrie
SINNERS, with their three children is
residing with her mother in Buckeye
township,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Want o Magazine'

Why don't you subscribe for Me-
Clure'sp 1t has such contributors as
Klpling, Hope, Gladstone and all the
great writers Weekly REFLECTOR
and the magazine both one year ior
Sl.oO. Send to this Office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26
Hsslett Estate to Be Sold.

A order was issued today BY the
probate court authorizing the
guardian OF the H. H. Hazlett heirs,
Mrs. Naneti Hazlett, to dispose of all
the property in this county belong.
ing to the estate. 1t consists busi-
ness block on Broadway, residence
on North Second street, a 4-acre lot
on west side between Third and
Fourth streets, a dozen town lots and
q farm in Grant township.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26

Rev. C. S. Steinmetz and the other
delegates to the Abilene district con-
ference Of the Evangelical church re-
turned from Jewell City. The con-
ference will meet next year in Abb
lene. Rev. c. F. Erffmeyer was
made president ex officio for the year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-26

A Leading Democratic Politicians
Fearful Fate.


Specal to the Reflector
lola, Kas., Sept. 24-Ex-Untel
States Marshal W. G. Jones was
killed this morning while driving to
his farm near this city by his horse
running away and dashing him
against a tree. He has been for years
one Of the leading Democratic politi-
clans OF the State and was until re.
Gently chairman Of the State central
committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-24
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond 'i'i'
zen- and other Matters.

Cadet Gus T. Delarue returned 10
Blacksburg yesterday TO resume his stud
les.
Master Weatherford Grimes has return
ed from Long Branch, y. j., where ne
spent his vacation
Miss Kate johnson has returned 70 the
city afte. spending The summer al hef
country home near Farmvilie.
The condition Of Mr. John Wallace.
who Is confined al the Virginia Hospital
with malaria fever was thought 10 bee
slightly improved last night.
The entries for the trottlns races al
the state Fair closed at midnight last
night. The entries promise hne pro-
gramme and exciting races.
The regular meeting of the Academy
Of Medicine and Surgery will be held to-
night at the +. NJ. g.. A. Han. KEY.
r. A. Nichols will bee the leader.
The Richmond Drug Association has
decided 20 canvass the city for new
members. The city viii Doe divided into
three parts. one extending from Fife
teenth street east 10 the ciy limits. am
other from Fifteenth 90 Fourth. including
Manchester. and the Third westward 10
the city limits from Fourth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-24
TRINk PHILLfPs THE IORGIH.
\ Father Searches I'm Washington Tor Ills
Wayward Daughter.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Sept u
Special.-While at work repairing build
ing on Sophia street to-day the scanold-
ing gave way under Wilson Lee and Ed
gar Baync two respected carpenters
prccipitating them 10 the ground. MT.
Lee had both legs badly hurt and ms
back injured. and Mir. Bayne's foot was
mashed Both men we're carried home
The sOuth-bound train on the Richmohn'
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad ran
into wagon and team belonging TO John
Curtis. OF King George. The wagon was
demolished and ono horse Killed.
Mr. Richard Murphy, prominent ciu-
zen Of Spotsylvania county. died ycs'er-
day after an illness OF two weeks OF
typhoid-fcger, aged foriy-siN years lie
leaves a widow and five children me
funeral took place from 81. Mary's 'alno-
lie church and the lntCrmcnt was IN the
city cemetery here.
The trial OF Frank Phillips. the forger
took place to-day. lie was tried on I'VE
OF the fourteen indictments against him
To two OF them he pleaded guilty. ana
the jury fixed his punishment at hVe
wears in the pcnitcntiary. nollc prose-
an. was entered i'm the other cases.
" T.. Brooks the father OF the young
lady who disappeared from her home a
few nights ago. IS in Washington trying 10
find her whereabouts. but without sue
cess a. yet
Rev. W. NJ. Clarke has received call
10 Alexandria. but IL is not thought he
VIII give up his charge here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-24
yrRcr,Jty rlRsrcUrED ~ cUnA'
MIR. A. sewers viii Lay His case "'
the Department of state
ZINES BUNEAT' -
u, ..,..nrn,. ID O. Sent. %. lsvl.

m. situation In cuba Is almost ""'s
demanding the attention OF the u''''0'
States. IN one way n anoher' ana l. ~
press were In session at this time 'i''7
* no doubt that resolutions "o"ir -.
.,,'',a,,ly he introduced either ceei@i 80,
Co. .bc l,seuoudcncs Of cuba, or a. leaSe
ro.c,.ni7ine the bciligerent fights oil 'i'
so-cailed insurgents. 80, .,t,s.ico
rho lst,st case Of Spanish lnJus''Cs
comes 10 notice IN the alIiF"l .,,,h,,.
~ soyors d. wcll-known memoo'
~ ,ne distiiguished family OF mat ha'''''
Of Fauquier county ,.-At.,~,on on
Mr. sewers arrived IN Washlns'On vs.
Saturday and left at once ior al ..,.,i
~, uiu return here to-m)rrow anu 80
present his case at the state yepH,
Mr.. Sewers is a wealthy an" -,
sugar plauter i'm cuba. ana was a. b,
ON the charge of being In synipa"'s
the insurgents and WAS shioptu - ,.ts,,
Island back 10 America by the SPANS pam, +,
authorities and against MS ilo'-S'
his earnest declarations. ~
Il IS said that Mr.. Sewers had not l,io
orrcrtunity TO report fully his case 70 ~
American consular authorities in eu"a'
but IL is more than likely tnat the S'a.'
Dcrertn ent will cable a once TOT a Coii-
plete statement Of the affair
There WAS a dusty. travel-stained' anu
Observation-Disclosures throng when was
landed from the excursion train from
Richmond this morning. The crowd num-
bered about 400. and when IL reached l"e
furnace-like surface OF Pennsylvania ave
nue. there was q weary. "wish-l-w
Dixie" look upon the erstwhue happy
faces. The excursionists VIII remain lh
the city until tomorrow evening.
Mr.. Lnburn Myers, OF Richmond who is
a candidate for the position OF superin-
tendent of the railway-mail service wa
I'm the city this morning. Second-Assist-
ant Postmaster-General Nelson was not
I'm the city to-day, but will return 10
morrow. and as Postmaster-General VIII
SON is here 10 stay now, it is likely TIM
case Will be taken up soon. Mr.. K. h.
Boykin is also a prominent candidate Tor
this position. -,
Among the arrivals to-day are =. W.
Grigg. Richmond ". d. Seld>1 ana Miss
Claudine Selden. Richmond, ana John
Peter, of Chapel Hi, y, c.
II. L. ".