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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
MADE THE TAX LEVY.
Commissioners Decide on the Coming
Years Tax Rate.

The county commissioners Tuesday
decided upon the tax levy for the
coming year. 1t will be as follows;
State 1853 mills, county general S.O7,
county interest 6.25, county high
school Ia.
The general township and city lev
les are as follows in mills: Flora 3,
Willowdale 6, Lincoln interest 81
Garfield 4, Wheatland 5, Holland 5,
interest 81; Cheever 6, Buckeye 8,
Grant 2, interest 23j Newbern a.,
Jefferson 5, sinking fund 10, interest
6l Banner 81, interest I; Sherman .,
Hayes 4, Center 5, interest q; Logan
p, Ridge 3, interest four-ffths; Hope
4, interest three-ffths; Fragrant Hill
5, Noble 4, Rinehart 4, Liberty 3, in
terest Sli Union b. Lyon Z, interest
Z; Herington, interest l5l; Solomon
10, Enterprise 5, interest Il; Chap
man l2l, Hope City 20.
The commissioners also ordered the
J. B. Pray road opened without view
or appralsement, property owners
having waived their claims for dam
ages. Adjourned,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
ALWAYS DOES RIGHT. "
The Chicago Herald's Write.up Of Miss
Mace King.

The Chicago Times-Herald Of yes
terday had a symposium upor
"Women in Polite 81 In which ar
article on Kansas women occupied {
conspicuous place and included {
portrait and write-up of Miss Mac,
King from the Herald's correspondent,
Its words are.
Women have frequently been elect
ed to the Office Of county superin-
tendent Of public instruction. Ther,
has not been a time during the past
fifteen years when there were hot
from ten to twenty women filling this
office in various counties In the State.
But 1t remained for the Republicans
Of Dickinson county to break the
record and nominate Miss Mace King,
a leading society woman Of Abilene,
for register Of deeds. This is an
Office Of profit in Kansas, and the
local politicians usually get into
a lively scramble in Dickinson
county
Miss King remained in Abilene,
conscious that she would win the
prize. She had an advantage over
the other candidates. She was in
possession Of the office and felt that
her hold upon the people would se-
cure the prize. In 1898 her father,
DR., King, was elected register of
deeds, and Mace was named as his as
sistant. She soon satisfied the tax-
payers that her father had made no
mistake. Early this spring DR.. King
died. His daughters services had be-
come so valuable and her popularity
as an obliging and painstaklng official
had become so thoroughly recognized
that her appointment to the office as
her fathers successor naturally fol-
lowed. lIor nomination by large
ma aiority over her several opponents
in The Dickinson county convention
was a fitting reward for her faithful
services,
Miss King Is a plain sensible girl
She has no use for the "new woman
craze. She believes the men capable
Of recognizing worth and character in
women and that they rarely help those
who are continually growing because
they cannot assume mems preroga-
lives. Miss King would like to see
suffrage come to the women, but she
does not talk it on the streets or IN
her office. A bachelor friend, In de-
serbing her, says "She is polite
and obliging, never hurts anybody's
feelings, always does right-just an
old-fashioned, nice, sensible girl-the
kind that makes good sisters--and
wives, ! guess Miss King was born
near Delaware, Ohio, and was edu-
Gated at the Ohio Wesleyan, at Della
ware, and Baker University Of Kan
sas. She has developed remarkable
skill at wood carving.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Nine Years Old.

Miss Gertrude Cooper is entertain
ing about so Of her young friends at
her home on North Buckeye Tuesday
p. M, the occasion being her ninth
birthday anniversary. OF course
with Miss Gertle as hostess q merry
time is in progress and many good
wishes for her happiness are ex-
pressed by her little guests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.
An Interesting Session and New Off.
GERS Elected.

The annual meeting in the interest
Of the American Bible Society was
held Sunday night in Trinity Lutheran
church. Rev. j. H. Lockwood, Of Sa-
lima, superintendent Of this district,
preached an able sermon and Rev. DR.,
Haithcox and Rev. A. s. Dechant as.
sisted in the service.
The report of the past years work
showed receipts Of $66 Of which $46. 2S
is on hand. A collection was taken
at the meeting for the cause. Officers
we're elected for the Dickinson county
auxiliary as follows President, John
McFaddeni secretary, j. Il. Brewer,
treasurer, M. Nicolay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
MISS DAVIDSON ELECTED.
SCH00LB0ARD CHOOSES A HIGH
SCHOOL TEACHER.
F. 3. Nottorf Elected as Schoolboard
Member in the Fourth Ward to
Succeed Worley- School Popula.
tion Falls Of = Book Changes.

The board Of education held its reg
ular monthly meeting Monday evening
and transacted considerable interest
ing business. All members were
present except Worley. The usual
bills were considered and allowed.
The committee on schools reported
in favor Of the election Of Miss H.
Frances Davidson as assistant princi-
pal Of the high school to succeed
Miss Thompson at $50 per month.
She was chosen. The selection is
considered an excellent one. Miss
Davidson is the daughter Of Elder II.
Davidson Of the Evangelical Visitor.
She taught in the high school of
White Pigeon, Mich, for three and
one half years, resigning to take a
position as professor Of languages in
Mcpherson college where she re-
mained until a year ago. She then
went to Chicago where she is taking
a postgraduate course in Chicago
University. She took the degree Of
A. B. in Kalamazoo, Mich, in 1884
and in 1888 the degree Of A. M. She
is a talented and dignifed woman and
from the schools in which she has
taught come the highest and most en-.
thusiastlc recommendations as to her
ability. There were lS applicants,
an unlucky number for the other H.
The matter Of papering rooms was
postponed until next year when 1t is
hoped that the financial outlook will
be brighter.
The resignation Of G. F. Worley,
member from the Fourth ward, was
The board elected +. 4.
Nottorf to succeed him during the re-
mainder Of the term.
fhe committee on buildings and
grounds was instructed to have two
cut in the south wall OF the
east room of the high school building,
The school census was reported as
l,349 Of school age in the district, so
less than last year.
The Werner Book Co., OF Chicago,
has made proposition to the board
to put in new series Of text books.
This company is fighting the trust
and in order to introduce its books
will put them in free, taking old ones
in even exchange. No action was
taken on the proposition.
The committee on schools Is formu-
ating series of stringent rules
or the high school which will prob
ably be adopted at the next meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
DEATHS SAD HARVEST.
David Brown Passes Away-A Baby
Taken.

A fatal termination came Friday
night to the injury suffered by David
Brown and about ten O'Clock the
strong young pulse was still and the
boy who was the pet Of the family
was no more Of earth. Following the
amputation Of his leg, injured in the
betting Of the mill a few days since,
he suffered acutely. Then in the
evening the sleep Of death came upon
him and he woke no more. David
was l6 years old last March. He was
the youngest Of the five children Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Brown. Three
sisters, Alma, Jennie and Della and
one brother, Cleyson, mourn a true
hearted, high-minded comrade and
brother. The accident which has
brought so much sadness to the FAM
lily and for the first time since the
parents marriage brought death to
their door, was deplorable, but could
not be foreseen. Sincere sympathy
will be extended to those who mourn.
A large attendance was that at the
funeral services Of David Brown at
the home on North Buckeye Sun
day at 1Oa. M, many being present
from the vicinity Of the iamily's for
mer home in North Dickinson. The
Presbyterian Sunday school attended
in a body. Rev. Brown, Of the Dunk
ard church Of South Dickinson, Off
ciated and over 50 teams carried
those who followed the remains to
the Abilene cemetery where the in
terment took place. Young play
mates acted as pail bearers and the
sincerest Of tears fell upon the little
mound that marks brave young
boys last resting place
At Q o'clock Sunday at the home
on East Eighth the funeral services
Of the infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Wagner occurred, Rev. A.
s. Dechant Of the Grace Reformed
church officiating. The interment
was in the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08

Z. L. Prather, who left Abilene to
take position as commercial trav-
elcr a few weeks ago, Is at Gaines
Vile, Texas. He preached on the
two past Sundays in the Christian
church Of that city and was an appli-
cant for the task of filling the pulpit
during a three months vacation Of
the pastor. The trustees telegraphed
to Abilene parties to inquire about
him and the indications are that he
won't preach there any more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Knights Templar Conclave Boston,
Mass.

Low rates via B. 4 q. The Balti-
more & Ohio r. r. Co. will sell round
trip tickets to Boston, from all points
on its lines west Of the Ohio River,
August 10 to 25, inclusive, valid for
return passage until September 80.
Tickets, via B. & 0. either going or
returning, will also be sold at all
principal Offices Of connecting lines
with privilege of stopping off at
Washington and other points on the
line, The rate from Chicago will be
s22 and correspondingly low rates
from other stations. The Is. & o.
maintains double daily service oil
fast express trains with through Pull
man Sleeping Cars attached between
Chicago and the East. All B. 4 0.
trains run via Washington. Write
L. S. Allen, Asst Gen'l Passenger
Agent B. 4 O., Chicago, ILL.,, for full
information.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Are You Putting Up Fruit9

Miss Pearl McAllister Of Herington
is sole agent for Dickinson county
for the California Cold Process for
putting up fruit. No cooking, no
sealing. Costs about sl,50 for u gal.
..ons of fruit " vegetables. Full d.
rections sent on receipt OF so cents.
Address Pearl McAllister, Herington,
Kas. dSl &ctf.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
DONEGAL.
Farmers have already begun to cut

Farmers have already begun to cut
corn.
Mrs. D. n. Gish and family, ol
Nickerson, Kas., are visiting with
friends and relatives.
Sam Eshelman has rented his farm
and will move to Missouri.
D, j, Kimmerly, Of Oklahoma, en-
joying brief visit in sunny Kansas
4. y. Hoffman and wife spent Sun
day in Abilene.
Byron Engle. OF Hope was O
pleasant caller in our midst on Satur-
day.
A very interesting and profitable
harvest meeting was held at the
Belle Springs church Saturday after
noon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Represents q Good Plow.

c. G. Reiber, one Of Abilene's ex-
perienced hardware and implement
men, has been made salesman for the
Economist Plow Co., Of South Bend,
Ind, for the state Of Kansas. The
company manufactures easy running
and popular implements and has Sc
lected a tiptop man to represent it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Deliberations Brief.

The city council held a short ses-
sion Friday evening. Only five men,
bers were presents Folk, Lenze,
WarAeld, Matteson, Fits. &. F.
Folk, president of the council, pre-
sided. Bills to amount Of 1925 were
allowed. 1t was voted to allow the
board Of education to put two win
dows on south side Of city hall for
ventilation purposes. Adjourned to
Aug. Z when the tax levy will be
made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
GANG RULE Wins.
POP TICKET GOES ACCORDING TO
SLATE.
The Primaries Result y Was Pre-.
dictsd Three Months Ago-Rs-
formers That Don't Believe
in Reform The Gangs Ticket.

Three months ago the REFLECTOR
gave the Pop Abilene gangs slate
Saturday that slate was made tht
ticket exactly as predicted. What the
gang says goes.
The central committee counted the
primary votes and announced the
following ticket;
County treasurer-C. H. Pattison.
Sheriff-N. Robson.
Clerk-G. D. Kieffer.
Register-G. c. Anderson.
Coroner. N. Shepherd.
Trustees. i. Kugler, G. F.
Livingston, G. B Hoffman
Commissioned. Patterson.
The candidates for surveyor being
out Of the county that Office was left
vacant,
The vote of the county at the
primaries with two precincts to hear
from yet was: Sheriff, Robson 403,
Meek 1886; register, Anderson 485,
Stewart 220; clerk, Kieffer 445,
Dahlstrom 298; treasurer, Pattison,
690.
The history Of the making Of the
ticket is interesting. Commencing
when the REFLECTOR named the slate,
the gang had a fusion trade made.
George Anderson and N. Robson were
to be the sop given the Democrats.
But the middle Of the road Pops did
not like it and Mart Shearer, Popu-
list, loomed up for register 70 head
him off and break the Pop force 0, P,
King was brought out and SO Mart
was lost in the shuttle. Then j. S.
Meek, Populist, came into the field
for sheriff and developed great deal
Of strength. 10 kill him the gang
brought out Hugh McIaren and di-
vided the Pop strength.
After George Huffman was nomi-
mated the gang got scared and tried
to switch to Meek but 1t was too late
and NiclEled through. The Pop
opposition to Grant Kieffer, who is
considered q weak candidate, devel.
9ped much strength also and +. N,
pahlstrom a leading Pop Of Fragrant
Hill came near winning, but Grant
had too much Of a pull and the oppo-
sition had not begun soon enough
and the. gang rule went through.
The Pops Of the county have put
up jobs before but never so plain and
undeniable gang rule as was at
tempted and carried out this year.
i had neither principle nor honesty
n n 4 but was . plain dickeF Of the
bosses. The party may stand it but
the Indications are that it won't.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08

Did You Ever think that you can
not have good health withogi pure
blood' Health comes by the use Of
Hoods sarsaparilla, because it makes
the blood pure.
Hoods Pills have won high praise
for their prompt and efficient yet easy
action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
NEWBERN.

S. N. Wagner is planning for q trip
to Missouri where be will hunt for a
place upon which to move in the near
future.
Harry Bricker was visiting friends
in this vicinity Sunday.
Mr.. Druhrer has been hired to
teach the New Basel school.
Miss Emma Herr will teach In dis
trict No. 6.
J. X. Markley and wife were visit.
ing parents Of former on Sunday
The time for meeting Of the Knox
singing class has been changed from
Monday to Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0dle Of Chapman
were stopping in this Vicinity last
week,
Another fine rain visited this por-
ton Of the county on Friday. The
farmers will get some corn yet.
---.s l-s---~
Twill sell my top buggy or trade
ior fresh milcb COW.
so 1sc2 A. s. DEcHANT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
ANOTHER JoINTIsT PULLED,
Solomon i Visited and a Lawbreaker
Gathered IN.

John Lasure, Of Solomon, was
brought down from Solomon at 4
o'clock this afternoon charged with
selling liquor. A kegof beer found
in his place was seized and brought
along with the prisoner
Lasure gave bond for his appear
ance at the next term Of the district
|.
cnnrt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Died in Texas.

A telegram from Ell Paso today told
Of the death of DR.. Alfred McNamee.
a brother Of Mrs. Edward Makins, of
consumption. He was house physi-
clan Of the Logansport Qnd.) Insane
Asylum and formerly lived at June
tion City. He frequently visited here
and had many friends in the city.
The body will be taken to Junction
for intermept. Burial Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Sincere Thanks.

To the many neighbors and friends
who so lovingly assisted us during
the sickness and bereavement of our
son and brother, David, we extend
our sincerest thanks,
MR. AND Mrs. JACOB BRowN AND
FAMILY,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Notice.

No hunting, fishing or trespassing
will be allowed on my farm south Of
Abilene without permission. Tres
passers will be prosecuted to the full
extent Of the law.
52-1mot&c SAMUEL LANDS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Advertised Letters,

The following is the list Of un'
claimed letters remaining in the abb
lcne postolllce for the week ending
Aug. 5, 1895 Have your mail adj
dressed to your box number and II
will be promptly delivered.
Fisher Mrs TT Kcpllnncr Fred
sclleror Blanche Case Jeuse
WalkerOI
Ono cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date,
B. L. STR0THgR, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Fifty Cold Plunks,

H. W. Lash was called on to donate
$50 to the city treasury for violating
the ordinances regarding the dispensa-
ton Of liquid refreshments and paid
up with due propptness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Highest Of all in Leaveuing Powa-Laet Govt Report
@!A!!!!!! q! Bs.a:ss BBs'aRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
OFFICES COST HONEY.
Fifth District Democrats Do Not
Hesitate to Assess,

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An interesting case is in the dis
trict court Of Cloud county against the
Democratic central committee Of the
Fifth district, Of which Postmaster
Strother Of this city is the member
for Dickinson county. The chairman
Of the committee, Billy pepperell, Is
made chief defendant. The Capital
gives and interesting story Of this
unique action. 1t says it arises over
the distribution Of patronage two
years ago and has been carried into
the courts by q Washington county
man who asserts that he was "assess-
ed' with astonishing regularity and
that he was not recognized when the
successful candidates for postoillces
in that district were announced.
A prominent Democrat tells the
story about as follows; "When the
Fifth district central committee met
for the purpose Of determining the
candidates who were to be indorsed
for the various positions an announce
ment of the meeting was made and
those who had aspirations we're per-
mitted to attend the meeting and
present their claims. This was salts
factory to all concerned and the meet
was duly opened.
There were candidates galore on
hand and the dignity Of the com
mittee was maintained TO the utmost
while the hearing Of the petitions and
applications proceeded. Candidates
for postoillces were most numerous,
but IL seems that the members Of the
committee had for the most part de-
termined that those positions Of
public trust should be recommended
for the members OF the committee as
far as possible. The meeting, how
ever progressed and In the due
course Of time Joseph II. Choate Of
Washington came on to be heard In
an explanation Of the reasons why he
should have the postoillce Of that
place.
"Mr Choate, It seems, presented
his case and was informed that II
would be necessary to produce &25 to
aid in defraying the expenses con-
nected with the meeting. This he
readily agreed to do Tbe s95 cana
ca eosi,v ,h.t ;,w.o do,orm;noa &c ,ho
oervo of ,bo moo,iro fla, ho .hon,a
he asked 70 relievc bimself q, sho
and This wos acrood ,o. Mr. cboote
wos dulv recommended and tel, as.
sured Of tbe office.
.About ,be Tina ,be nos,o,,ico
cbanco was oxocctcd and tbe man
,.h, ,roo rooormordod h, ,ho non,o
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08

KARL'S CLOVER ROOT will purify
your blood, clean your complexion
regulate your bowels and make you,
head clear as a bell. 25c., 5Oc., and
$l.OO. Sold by GuIick, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-08-08
Right You Are.

Concordia Daylight The Abilene
REFLECTOR is one Of the best all
round weekly newspapers in the
State.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-09-15
A PENSION A VESTED RIGHT
Test Case to Be Brought TO Determine
the Question
Commander-in=chef Walker Says the Grand
Army Should Bring the natter
TO an Issue

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept.14 - Com
mander-i Chief Walker of thee. A. r.
said tonight, when asked as to his inten.
ton of taking measures toward the insti-
tuition of test case to establish the claim
that pension is vested right, that he
would do so as early as possible.
There is no question in my mind" he
said, ''that the courts Will hold that a
pension is vested right when the matter
is brought to their attention, and it is
my purpose to proceed at once toward the
institution of test case in order to Sc
cure ruling. The suit will be brought
in the federal courts, of course and as
soon as possible.
First, however, shall have to consult
with the council of administration and
the details of the suit must be settled
after they and l have met. This will take
some little time. but the matter will be
rushed as rapidly as can be.
Il feel that it is due the old soldiers
and memb ers of the Grand Amy that
due steps be taken To bring the matter to
be utilized TO secure recognition of the
right by the courts. As to where the
suit will be brought, and as TO who the
attorney may be who will prosecute the
case. [ cannet say as yet, as | must first
consult with the council of administra-
ton. But you can say positively that
the test case will be filed and vigorously
contended even to the highest court of
itrlsd 'cttOn -
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-09-15
Two CoId-Blooded Murders

SALT LAKE, Sept. IA special to
the Tribune from Cheyenne says: James
Walsh, aged 80. living as squatter or
the Robinson ranch on Big Goose creek,
near Sheridan. ran amuck yesterday
afternoon, killing two innocent men.
Walsh first rode up to the house of II. N.
Robinson, an old gentleman on whose
ranch he was living, and when Robinson
came to the door shot him down in cold
blood. He then rode to the Work rancn,
a mile distant, and shot and killed Her.
bert Lunville. young man employed as
cowboy. Walsh then started for the
mountains. S heriff Morrow and Deputy
Howe started in pursuit an hour later and
succeeded in heading Walsh off. He
abondaned his horse and hid in the brush
along Big Goose creek. This afternoon
when Morrow had secured a larger posse
Walsh was driven from his hiding place.
He ran through corn field on the
Timms ranch to try and get in the tim
Der. Three OF the sheriff's men followed
closely and ran him down. He was called
on ITO surrender, but refused and leveled
mis- gun al his pursuers, who opened fire
on him at once, killing him instantly.
Both Walsh's victims were highly re-
specJed and there is no known cause fol
the murders.