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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
RECEIPTS FALLING OFF.


Western Farmers are Holding Their Cat
tie for n i.her Price.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Nov. 20. The
western cattle season is fast drawing
to q close and the prices Of fed cattle
are such as to cause feeders to keep
them back in the country, hoping for
better markets later on. They are en-.
couraged in this policy by the abup.
dance and cheapness of corn. There Is
also world Of roughness throughout
the west, and It costs the farmer now
but little to keep his cattle going and
growing. The result is receipts are
falling off. Last week there was q
falling off in the number Of cattle
killed of 4,s97 compared with the week
previous, resulting from lighter ~:
rivals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

John Davis has written a long piece
for the papers which opens with a ia
miliar remark about the "smoke Of
battle clears away" He endeavors to
show that Lincoln and Jefferson were
Populists. This is characteristic Of
Mr.. Davis. He dreams dreams and
sees sights that no man ever conjured
up. He would better stick to Napol-
con. People do have some respect
for the other gentlemen, while Napol-
con has no friends in the Fifth dis
trict to feel bad,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
All One Commonwealth.

The Kansas City Gazette has the
right idea about Kansas all standing
or falling together. 1t says
Some Of the western Kansas coun-
ties are running short Of men to fill
the various county and township Off
ces, and 1t has been suggested that
consolidation be worked out there.
Under the constitution they have
members OF the legislature and there
are enough counties sympathizing
with them 80 that not one will ever
be disfranchised by consolidation. 1t
Is too late for that and the only thing
to do Is to help develop them. We
can remember when Clay, Dickinson
and Saline were in the same trouble,
and eastern counties not then half o.
valuable as Clay, Dickinson and Sa-
line have since become, were calling
them coyotes, buffalos and prairie
dogs, and the same talk was INDUCED
in concerning consolidation or some
other method Of evading that provis-
ion Of the constitution giving each
organized county member Of the
Legislature To help us in the east
the west must be helped out.
Contrast this with Topeka's plan to
run "trade train to Topeka and
move all the states leading business
institutions there. This is one COM
monwealth and the success of all de-
ponds upon the prosperity Of each
part.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

We commend to our Pop brethren,
who believe in making government
which will not only run itself but
run all the people living under 1t,
these words from a current magazine
article by ex-president Harrison;
"God has never endowed any states.
man or philosopher, nor any body Of
them, with wisdom enough to frame
a system Of government that every
body could 60 off and leave. 10 pay
taxes and to submit to the laws are
far short Of the whole duty Of the
citizen"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
Simpler Land Titles.

| Ollt OF Jnc InlHg5 InaU IHubJ cOInc
in Kansas is n simpler method of
registering land titles and change
from the cumbersome abstracting
system now in vogue. With each
change an abstract becomes more ex-
pensive and in future years the ex-
hlbit Of title will cost great deal Of
money.
Chicago at the recent election
adopted the Torrens system of regis
tration Of land titles, under an act Of
the last state legislature authorizing
counties to make such a change. This
system was originated in Australia,
where ii has been in practical opera
ton for many years; and it has also
been adopted, with certain modiiica-
tons caused by local conditions, in
England and Prussia. 1t is designed
to simplify conveyances Of real estate,
to reduce litigation over land titles,
and to substitute security for inse-
curity in the ownership Of such
property. The Illinois law Is little
more complicated than that Of Aus
tralia, but practically like 1t in all
essential particulars Provision is
made for a registrar who shall keep a
record Of all land titles in the county,
and make u transfer thereof on his
books, giving certificates to the own
ers, which will be as readily convert
ible as registered bond. The
grantor is required to execute deed
as heretofore-which is not the case
in Prussia, for instance where the
buyer and seller may appear before
the registrar and make the change of
ownership without any writing be-
tween them, simply by word OF mouth
but the deed counts only as an in
cident; 1t Is the record Of the regis
trar that accomplishes the transfer
ence Of title.
Under this method the books Of the
registrar show at a glance in whom
the title to given tract Of land Is
vested and to what membranes and
charges 1t is subject. Each certificate
issued to purchaser becomes new
title, and there Is no need 10 look be-
hind it for possible defects. At the
end Of five years after the first certif-
cate Is issued the statute Of limita-
tions shuts out all adverse claimants,
and the title is held to be perfect. In
cases OF transmission by will or de-
scent, the title goes not directly to
the heirs, but to the executor or ad-
ministrator, the same as personality;
and proof Of heirship Is made before
the court, which orders the title to be
transferred accordingly, on the sur
render and cancellation Of the out
standing certificate.
Contrasted with the present Kansas
system 1t will be seen that this has
many advantages and would save a
vast amount Of litigation and diff
Guilty. For instance 1t would be i'm
possible to have such a condition as
exists in Harvey county where there
is but one set Of abstract books, the
owners Of which have lien on every
realty transfer. While Kansas is in
the reform business here is practical
point to begin on.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
We understand that ths

We understand that the bosses OF
the Peoples Party oiDickipson county
will excomnunicate the new editor Of
the Monitor because Of his statement
this week that major Hudson is a
strong and clever writer" What the
Pop bosses want to read shout Re
publicans is something red hot md
With a sting in every letter, whether
1t is true or not No editor who re-
fuses to warp the truth to suit the
bosses can DO tolerated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

Minneapolis Messenger; A woman
OF Franklin county has written a let
ter to Governor Morrill, asking for the
pardon Of her brother, who was sent
to the penltentiary for burglary and
larceny. One Of the reasons she asks
for his release is because he "has
some of the best blood of the country
coursing through his veins" So has
Dave Nall. II there is one place on
earth where good blood can enjoy
that secluson it should have 1t is in
the penitentiary, where it can course
until it is as coarse as any other
blood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28


KANSAS CITY, Nov. 2d-Receipts of what
Y cars; o year ago, 40 cars. Sales BY car
lots; No. hard wheat, b7os7Ko No. 9 hard,
iSlt5bc; No 4 hard, a3Gl5c; No . red, oSxo,
No. 3 red, &c; No 4 red. SaaS7c; rejected.
100; No spring, toc: No 8, bSaSlc. Re-
,eipts OF corn, 90 cars. o year ago, " cara.
No. . mixed, a!k asSXc; No 9 mixed, IKE.
No mixed, Gle; No 2 white 22k1ssXc; No,
white, exc. Receipts Of oats, n cars; Z
year ago 10 cars; No mixed, 100; No.
mixed, isc; No 4, lic. No Z vbits.
lsAGipc No white, 1JXNIso, ReceIpts N
nay, lss cars timothy, No, /. E.boNo. 80; fancy.
prairie, 800 1850 Eggs lsxc per doz. Poultry,
iens, DO per lb'' springs, eooxo per ID; broii.
irs, 70 per h.; ROSTERS, lsa2Jc each; turkeys.
%; ducks, co. geese, 5a6c, pigeons ooc
per doc Butter, extra fancy, zoo; fair. l5aiso:
lairy, fancy, l49l5c' store packed, ioeisc Az.
'les, fancy, re- ssos.5o per bbl.: choice, n. IA
100 per Dbl common to good, ll.Oal. 90 per
Dbl. Grapes, 70 2lc per basket. Potatoea.
* 30. Sweet potatoes, SOC Dor bu. Cabbage
ng4ac per doz' heads Onions, ss1SOo mar pu.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. ed-Receipts, wheat. a. s,s
,u.; corn, 7e,ise bu.: oats. 1880 bu. Clos,rs
,rices; whest--cash, d,ac bid; November
st' December s6tc May. 6iNc. Corn-Cesh,
4Ac November sikc December, exc BID,
Nay, 2tac Oats-Cash, TX bid; November.
10 December, l7yo; May, soHo.
CHICAGO. Nov @-wheat- Noyembsr ssxo,
December ~Adi7c May e0SNoiLc, Corn
November, Ta27Ho; December wxAs7ua.
nay etDS1c' oats-November, l7xc. Dsl
ember, TN 1isc; May, sox .oSc. Pork.
december, .s.s7Hgaos; January, ss1xasosi
day. " sda.o November, SO: Jan.
'ary, Aoe'b; May, $3.50 .7'X Short RIBS
November As; January. AlbaAl7x; NAY,
A72Aa4sQ y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

Apropos Of some remarks offered
by the REFLECTOR few days ago the
Marion Record says, 1.-The Record
heartily endorses the opposition to
any member Of congress or state Off
Ger being sent as delegate to the next
national Republican convention. We
are particularly opposed TO any con-
gresham being sent. One reason is
obvious. Mr.. Reed OF Maine will DO
speaker Of the house. He is a candi-
date for president The relations Of
congressman to him unfit them
to represent the state without
suspicion Of you tickle me, tickle
you, IL they werefor him. We must
have none Of this wheel within q wheel
in our politics next year."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

The announcement is made that
John K Wright Of Geary is "out Of
politics" Don't you believe it. John
4. will never be out of politics until
he Is of the earth. He enjoys too
well taking hand at holding the
nations destiny.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
PROF. HAND ACQUITTED.
Charges Against the Kildare High schoo
Principal Not Sustained.


PERRY, Ok, Nov. 26-Ths verdict In
an important murder case was rem
dered here yesterday evening, after
the jury had been locked up 100 hours.
1t was the case against E. I. Hand for
the murder Of George 4. Rohr, for.
merly mayor Of Arkansas City. The
killing occurred near Kildare last
spring in a dispute over a claim,
but the jury decided that II was
justifable and acquitted Hand Both
Hand and Rohr are prominently con.
nected. Hand was an attorney here
at the opening Of the strip, and was
the principal Of the Kildare high
school at the time Of the murder. He
came here from 0lathe, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

A little matter OF $4,000 Republic
can majority for chief justice has
given the Pops a couniption fit. Wait
until next November and see them
have the Mysteries, for the whole Re-
publican ticket will run about that
wall
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

The result accomplished by Secre-
tary Carlisle's speech may be SUM
med up in saying that it simply
heightened the already existing feel
ing that Republican secretary Of
the treasury is badly needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

AT a recent conference statistics
were presented showing that it
has cost Sl,40O each to convert
Bulgarians. Most people think those
figures rather high but perhaps Bull
garian heather are peculiarly de-
eirable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

Before election the Monitor insisted
that fusion was political idiocy. Since
election the Pops having gathered in
the political" part and Democrats
harvested the "idiocy," the express
sion comes from the other partner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Kansas Farmer Guilty OF Dsfrauding the
Government Sends $1,000 to Pay the

nbuh9u EuEMoE UultV VI O9IE0u0Iux tho
Government Sends $1,000 to Pay the
Fine.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 90 George F.
Sharitt, clerk Of the United States cir.
cult court, has received $1,000 draft
from John II. Back, farmer In the
northern part Of the state. Back, who
is an old man and quite well-to.do, cut
several $40 bills in two and sent the
halves to the treasury depart.
ment for redemption. The first
pieces sent were redeemed, but
when the second halves Of the same
bills were received, Back was arrest.
ed. He pleaded guilty to attempting
to defraud the government, at the ses-
sion Of the district court at Leuven-
worth, but was not sentenced. In an.
ticipation Of fine OF $1,000, he sent
Mr.. Sharitt draft for the amount
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
KANSAS CENTRAL WRECK.
Mixed Train Breaks In Two and Passengers
Are Injured severely.

Mixed Train BREAKS In Two ana Passengers
Are Injured severely.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Nov. GA
wreck occurred on the Kansas Central
road near Easton, 8 miles from this
city, last night As the mixed evening
train was coming along it broke In two
and when the front part stopped the
detached passenger coach crushed into
mail and express car The coach was
badly smashed up and had to be left
piled up on the track. Two women
in it had narrow escape. As the cars
came together Conductor James Lake
jumped to save himself, when be lit on
some boards and badly injured his
head and body. There was only one
brakeman on the train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

The Girard Press issues one Of the
handsomes souvenir editions Kansas
journalism has ever seen. 1t pays to
do that sort Of thing in good style.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

Postmaster Strother Is not slow.
He knows when he has had enough Of
a bad thing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

X. W. Turner is coming to the
front as candidate for congress in
the Sixth district. Judge Ellis is
watching him, though.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

1t Is reported that Judge Carver
will be candidate to succeed himself
as Judge Of this districts appellate
court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

W. b. Sutton OF Russell county Is
said to be u candidate for United
States senator-but maybe he is only
Joking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

The lola Register has a new press
and engine. The heavy thoughts
that Charlie Scott publishes soon
wear out an outfit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2S, 1896.
A THANKSGIVING HYMN.

Sacred wine Of loves libation
TO the Father ever more,
Gratitude and conservation
From our hearts we'll daily pour.
In the hand extended DER VI,
In the golden days behind.
In the sky-brlght hopes before us.
Thy compassion w may fnd.
vpr the friendships that sngirt W.,
For affections sacred harne,
tor Thy law which doth convert us,
We would magnify Thy name
Thanks W. give for home and nation,
For the blood that made w free,
Seeking still the contamination
OF our perfect liberty.
For the altar fires glowing
With religions holy light,
For the spirit brsezes blowing;
For the faith transcending sight;
For the storm, the sun. the rainbow.
Vsrdant pastures, pleasant ways
For Thy mercies constant inflow
Hear our prisons of praise.
REV. Samuel J. Barrows, In Christian
Register.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
Joking

II Santa Claus don't remember Dick
inson county with nice white cover
lid Of about l6 inches Of snow he is a
mean, mean thing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

Amanda Johnson, a colored girl, II
years Of age, was run over and in
stantly killed by a Northwestern
freight train at Fourth and Wood
streets. Kansas CitY, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

A close count shows 6,743 Kansas
names on the petition for Walters re-
lease, The prisoner Of France has
some friends left yet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

The Kansas farmer who has his
corn in the crib is the possessor Of
the best sub-treasury on earth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

The north tier Of counties from
Doniphan to Republic did not elect a
Pop officer at the recent election.
Now let the north tier march straight
south to the Cherokee line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

GALENA, Kan., Nov 26.-The Hois-
ter house and Its contents, at the
Thornton & Patton mine, ut this place,
was totally destroyed yesterday by tho
explosion Of box Of powder and caps
Different persons were knocked down
from the shock, and If they had not
discovered the danger In time and ran,
would have been piled up with the
wreck.
GALVESTON, Tex. Nov. 26.-Martin
Julian said last night; "There will be
fight January 10, either between Cor
bett and Ftzsmmons or Maher and
Fitzsimmons and II will take place az
miles from I'll Paso. Stuart left nallas
Tor New York, where he will sign Cor:
bett or Maher."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

The country should congratulate
itself on Schlatter's disappearance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

Debs is getting off a whole lot
easier than he deserved.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-07

The Detroit Railway, that new line In
Detroit which was built by Messrs. II. A.
everett Ind Albert Pack in response to a
very general popular demand for an upto-
date street railway line, is to celebrate its
opening by a grand festival fete, the main
feature Of which will be the presentation of
! paine's marvellous Pyro-Spectacle, "Lalla
Rookh," which was the feature of Manhat-
IAN Beach, N. Y, last summer. This
Spectacle will cost, to properly produce,
s$S5, 200 and 1t will be given in the northern
section of Detroit, where the high ground
and pure air make living even in the heat
Of summer, pleasurable. The preparation
{ Of this spectacle contemplates the use of
ypict of ground $50 feet long by 300 feet
deep, the building of lake 250x60 feet, the
erecting of a grand-stand 3oOxlO0 feet and
an enormous stage 100 feet long by so feet
deep. Other incidental buildings, In all
saeariy dozen structures, will be erected.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-07
Probate Court.

Estate of VIM. Starks, deceased. Mrs.
Sarah w. Starks appointed administra-
trix. Henry A. Spalding and Lyman
Bennett appraisers. III. A. Spalding, L..
Bennett and @. L. Wing, commissioners,
to meet at II. A. Spalding's Office in Per-
ny on Aug. Goth and on Nov. 9th next.
In the matter of Augusta j. Shaw and
others, minors. Annual account OF guard
ian heard and allowed
Estate of Mary B. Stewart, deceased.
VIM. Ely, administrator; appraisers, w.
ID. Underwood and f. Ii. Morris. c..
Holman, F. f. Welch and A. l.. Chan
dler, commissioners, to meet at @. Hol-
August and on the 9th day of November,
next.
Estate of George w. Campbell, deceased.
Examination under the statute to discov-
er certain supposed hidden or conceaed
property of the deceased. Examination
of John III. Campbell and David Russell
was completed. Testimony of Hagar
Russell was taken in part, and her fur
Their examination continued to June 25th
at 10 a. m.
Estate of John Davis, deceased. Adj
ministratrix required to render an ac-
count on application of acreditor. Hear.
ing partially completed on Friday. The
hearing is being sharply contested, and
will be completed on June 3 at 8 a. m.
Estate of Jesse Owen, deceased. Dan
iel G. Owen asks for appointment OF adj
ministrator of said estate. Hearing;
Monday, July LIST.
KATHERINE E. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-07

The fete Is to be given July %, %, 81. 80;
August 1, 8, 9, Z, s and 10, and railroad ex.
cursions will be run from all points in the
State. 1t will be beyond doubt the grand
est display of scenic and pyrotechnlc effects
ever seen west Of New York City. Over
500 people will be employed in the presenta-
ton. Further details as to dates and loca-
ton of the park will be given later. The
Michigan Passenger Agents Association is
making arrangements for number of mid
night trains on all lines, out of Detroit, dur
ing the festival.
Durand Express: "The Owosso papers
give glowing accounts of the farewell SER
wees held in the Baptist church of that city.
We do not wonder at the success of the en-
tertainment when we read that the regular
Pastor was assisted by Rev. s. e. Parkill,
Rey. G. r. Lyon, Rev. A. ID. whipple and
Rev. j. w. Simmons. The large audience
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-06-07

had the benefit Of an impressive occasion
and an unusual amount of clerical talent"
The New York Times will be pleased to
note that free wool is checking our export
of carpets. In March we shipped abroad
only 3s,263 yards, as compared with O,69O
yards exported In March, 1894. A further
effect of free wool is shown in our imports
of foreign carpetings, which reached 81, 400
square yards last March as against imports
of only IA, 442 square yards in March, 1894.
How does the Times account for this ?
Letters remaining uncalled for at Owosso
postoffice, June LIST, 1895: M. X. Plummer,
Eddie Parker, Jas. Scheffer (2), Mrs. John
Young, Mary Brown, Geo. Ian, G. N.
Lake, s. s. Connolly, Pat. Linck, Peter
Hemon, Mrs. Louise Harris, Fred Gale,
Green Bros, p. A. Emrlck, Mrs. Martha
Edwards, Mrs, l.. A. Dixon, Eledora Dean.
j. d. Fillmore, Willie Montgomery, Rev.
Carr, Mrs. Vern Burnett.