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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
EVERYTHING WILL BE NEW.
Upshaw's Grand Opening to Take
Place Saturday.

On Saturday, September l4th, We
will throw open our new store,
packed to its utmost with the finest
line Of Furniture, Carpets, Draperies,
Lace Curtains and Window Shades,
ever shown in central Kansas. We
want the public to see our new stock,
for everything Is new. We were
furtunate in disposing Of our damaged
goods, with the exception Of very
few articles, which we have placed on
the second floor. These goods we
will dispose Of at ridiculously low
prices.
We have always aimed to sell you
goods at as low profit as we could,
and be successful In business, yet we
intend to sell you new, clean, stylish
goods at as low a price, and in some
intances, lower price tho" we sold
"" 0a'lAs "a goods for. Look at
some Of the prices which we quote
you in our advertisement today
They will surprise you
During the last eighteen years that
we have been in in business in abb
lene, we have had from the people OF
Dickinson county, q trade which hal
been very hatterlng. Our business
relations with the people have beer
at most times, very pleasant. W.
are truly grateful to our friends fol
their liberal patronage; and trust
that in the future our relations with
you shall be Of the same pleasing
character.
Hope to see you in our store, II moi
on our opening day, at some future
time, we beg to remain,
Your Friends,
THE UrsHAw FURNITURE AND CARPET
COMPANY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Highest Of Al in Leavnns Powa-Latest U. GcvtRepen
@!A!!!!! q! Rs*a:s; RRs;3&s
AD1OLUTGlY PURE
"JAcou1NH" A HIT.
Opera House Opening Greeted With
q Good Audience.

The opening show Of the season at
the opera house last night, "Jac-
quine," by Matte vickers' company,
was attended by good audience.
The play is lively one from begin
ming to end, at times hilariously
funny, and not q moment is allowed
to drag The play deals with the
vicissitudes Of theatrical life and the
endeavors Of Jacquine, known as
Jack" to become famous as on
actress. The part is very well sus-
tained by Miss vickers, who Is as
vivaclous, bright, sprightly and IN
genious as q pretty woman could be.
Her songs and dances, which are in
tersperssd through the play, capti-
waited the audience. The piece caters
to the popular taste, and is destined
to please the masses.
Robert L. Brown, as Dick Vinton,
a bill poster, made a hit with his
songs and funnyisms. He has num-
ber Of new and original jokes which
are exceedingly funny. Ernest
Lamson, in the part Of Phincas Flam,
a theatrical manager, depictsap pseudo
character to perfection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
TO NOMINATE A JUDGE.
Eighth District Republicans Call a
Straight Convention.

The Republican judicial committee
at junction City voted to call Re-
publican delegate convention to nomi-
nate a candidate for district Judge at
Herington Monday Sept. 80. The
delegates are to be chosen by the
central committees Of the four
counties. There will be 81 delegates
in the convention.
The position is an endorsement Of
the REFLEcroR's position that the
Republicans Of the district want
Republican candidate for judge. We
lay no claim to omniscience but when
the REFLECTOR sizes up a political
situation you can bet on It's ludg'
ment. There will be three candi-
dates in the field and the contest will
be lively one with the Republican
easily in first place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
SWALLOWED TIE dose,
FUSIONISTS FARCE OF END0RS.
ING THE POPS.
A Small Attendance Of the Demo.
Gratis Of the County-No Show
for the Stalwarts-lt Was All
Cut and Dried in Advance.

Just 29 citizens OF the county Of
Dickinson met In mass Democratic
convention at the court room this af.
ternoon and transacted business be.
fore 10 spectators. The meeting was
the tamest ever held by the party in
Dickinson county and the very life
seemed to have been strangled out Of
Democracy.
Chairman Neumiller called the
meeting to order at 8 o'clock. h. H.
Miles Of Hope was elected chairman;
$. X. Strother secretary.
Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
Order OF business and nominations
Il. $. Hallam, j. +. Buhrer, W. T..
Harris, Il. Grosser, II. j. q. Neumil-
Ter.
Resolutions--Col. Swigart, 5. K.
Strother, J. I. Prcndergast, J. W.
Coverdill, P, Sheeran.
The machinery commenced to move
in cut and dried order and the entire
Pop ticket was endorsed, |. S. Hallam
and W. 7. Harris pulling the strings.
Oscar Searl was nominated for
surveyor.
Judge Humphrey was endorsed
two or three times, so it was consider
ed thoroughly done.
Resolutions were adopted by sec
tions, the substance Of which were.
First, congratulated the country
upon the return Of prosperity
through the Cleveland Democratic
administration.
Second, declared for the unlimited
coinage Of silver l6 to |. After
some debate on the subject the resol-
ution was adopted by a rising vote Of
16 to TO-
Third, denounced the Republican
State government
Fourth, endorsed Judge Humphrey.
Fifth, was some free advice to the
county commissioners as to how they
should run the county.
By motion a resolution Of respect
was passed in honor Of DR.. Gum, re-
Gently deceased.
A central committee was ordered
appointed by the chairman. Ad-
iourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, Sept. lO-The coroner
appointed W. B. Banning coroner pro
tenn to investigate the death Of John
Crowley. An inquest WAS held and
tho jury returned the verdict THAT
the deceased came TO his death by an
over dose Of laudanum administered
by his own hands"
MIR. Crowley was born in Ireland In
1864. He has worked on the Chap
man section OF the u. ?. of and on
for the last u years. lie also helped
in the building OF the Dickinson
county high school. He had been
away to Missouri hunting for work
and had just returned home two
weeks ago. Last Tuesday he walked
to Abilene to see the roadmaster but
failed to get a position. He then
went to an Abilene drug store and
bought one ounce OF laudanum for
cramps to which he was subject. He
then walked to his home in Chapman.
badc his children goodbye and had
conference with Father l.cary He
bade him adieu and went to tho Gem
etery to take q final look at his wiie's
grave before going to Chicago.
1t is thought that he took too much
OF the medicine, which resulted, no
doubt In his death. He was fifty
years Of age and had always been a
hard working man. lie leaves tive
girls and one boy. The girls are in
tho Sisters convent school in Abilene.
His wife died two years ago last May.
Since her death he has been quite de-
jected at times.
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ON His VIRgS GRAVE.
JOHN CROWLEY OF CHAPMAN
COMMITS SUICIDE.
DISAPPEARED Four Days Ago and
Found in the Cemetery, Fsarfally
Torn and Almost Unrscognisable-
The Coroner Il Sent for 1t Once.

Special to the Reflector
CHAPMAN, Sept. 9-John Crowley
suddenly disappeared from town last
Wednesday and his friends have been
at q loss to know where he, was. To-
day at 10 o'clock his body was found
in the Catholic cemetery near this
city, lying at the foot Of bis wiie's
grave. The wolves had torn his face
and body so that he could only be
recognized by his clothing, 1t is
supposed that he committed suicide
as he had mourned deeply and sin
cerely over her dccease. The coro-
ner has been sent for and an inquest
will be held.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

The committee appointed at the
normal institute to arrange program
and select places for the teachers in-
stitutes to be held in October met at
the county superintendent's Office
this afternoon. The county is
divided into three sections. north.
southwest and southeast--and each
will have monthly sessions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
BICYCLES RUN WILD.
No Restraining Ordinance Adopted
bv the CITY Council.

The city council meeting last night
was devoid Of excitement. President
Folk was In the chair; Shook was alb
sent; W. G. Wyandt acted as clerk.
A levy Of one mill was ordered In
addition to that heretofore made in
order to pay up the balance due on
the Cowpcrthwait Judgment against
the city for damages.
A bicycle ordinance had been given
the city attorney but be refused to
father 1t and 1t was referred to the
committee on ordinances without
reading. 1t Is probably buried for
this year and bells and lanterns will
not be necessary.
Bills to amount OF 1881 were a.
lowed. No fines have been collected.
The police judge and marshal had
bills for $l7 for costs, etc. in the
casesoi some dclinquents who worked
out their fines on the streets but they
were not allowed.
W. W. Hughes, the official cemc-
terry sexton, was allowed $40 for work
during July and August. lie has
little chance to do anything. although
j. Peterson has been fired as city sex.
ton he does all the grave-digging be-
cause he alone has access to plat Of
the cemetery. Considerable discus
sion followed this topic, several mem
bers considering that the city ought
to be big enough to boss It's own cem-
etery II it wants to. To this end the
city attorney was ordered to draw a
new ordinance which is to regulate
the sexton matter. The indications
are for more or less Vi o disagreement
on the subject.
Adjourned to meet Oct. 4th
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
From Mondsl'a Dally.l

The session Of district court today
did not open until nearly noon owing
to the late trains which prevented
jurymen getting in on time.
As soon as business could be re-
sumed the case against Henry Engle
was taken up. The attorney for the
defendant, E. c. Little, completed his
argument and made an eloquent plea
for the accused. The case went to
the jury about noon and verdict Of
guilty Of petty larceny was returned,
the amount stolen being fixed at IS.
The charge Of burglary was not
sustained and Mr.. Engle gets off
easily.
The remainder Of the day was spent
on motions, etc.
The grand jury commenced work
at noon. Its sessions are being held
in the rooms over Hodge Bros, W.
E. Smith drawn on the jury was not
found. A. l.. Saylor and Jas. Karr
were excused, The three places were
filled and the jury was constituted as
follows. A. S. Davidson, foreman; J.
7. Hornaday, S. H. Gugler, G. $.
Greasy, John Lexo. Harry Sb'fuer, G.
W. Wilsey, j, H. Holmes, D. Weaver,
j. N. Rose, John Schall, Geo. Heoy,
S. H. Wiley, j. F. Lederer, VIM.
Hoon.
The jury has an excellent foreman
in A. S. Davidson who will expedite
business and see that justice is given
to all. The jury will probably not
be in session more than this week.
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DISTRICT COURTS WORK.
MANY NOTABLE CASES DISPOSED
OF.
Liquor Casss got OF Easy Henry
Engls Guilty Of Larceny-Grand
Jury Meets and Organizes for Busi.
ness, 49,


The jury in the case Of State VS..
Shook came in at noon and reported
that its members disagreed and were
discharged. The jury had a long
deliberation and this morning had a
lot Of the testimony read from the
stenographer's notes. The case was
typical one in the enforcement Of
the prohibitory law. One Of the wit
nesses, for instance, testified that he
called for and received shorts He
said it looked like whisky. "Did it
taste like whiskyP" WELL" he re-
piled, ''it had the symptoms Of whis-
KY" There was also diversity Of
opinion as to which building on
southside was Shocks headquarters.
Lewis Boughner who was expected
to plead guilty to picking pockets
surprised the court. Being arraigned
he said "Not guilty" "Your honor, y
said County Attorney Smith, II was
informed that the prisoner would
plead guilty" 81 thought so too, ;"
added Mr.. Cranston, Boughner's at
torney. But the trial had to 60 on
and lasted all the morning. The jury
was out but short time and returned
verdict Of guilty. Attorney Grams
ton filed a motion for new trial.
The case Of State VS.. John Barrett
Of Solomon, charged with liquor sell
ing, is on trial.
Henry Winteroth was granted di-
vorce from his wife Johanna on
ground Of desertion. Judgment for
$50 alimony to defendant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

Lavelle, accused Of stealing a buggy
for Sept. II.
The following disposition has beer
made by the court of the notable
cases named:
City Of Abilene VS.. Hickman, con-
tinued to next term.
State vs.Shook, continued. defendant
remains under $500 bond.
State VS.. Hughes, gambling, con.
tinued to next term.
State vs.. Jack Hart, liquor selling,
continued to next term.
Austin vs.. Case ct al, continued to
next term.
Thisler VS.. Thisler, settled by
agreement.
Eva Tobey VS.. Warren Tobey, or.
dered that custody Of child be
changed from mother to father.
Bell vs.. c. X. 4 W., stricken from
docket.
Little 4 Hanlaker Co. VS.. Z. s.
Hamaker, stricken from docket.
Prather VS.. Follens, stricken from
docket.
Dinkel VS.. Hager, appeal dismissed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Lutheran Meetings.

Matters ecclesiastical are expectant
in at least two Of the local
churches. On October Is the synod
Of the Evangelical Lutheran church
Of Kansas will convene in Tri nifty
Lutheran church Of our city. This
synod represents the English branch
OF the Lutheran church in this state.
Rev. W. +. Rentz, Of Atchison, is
president and Rev. Oberholtzer, Of
Salina, is secretary. This body will
be in session five or six days.
On SATURDAY. j." =, W
!, oct. 23, the Young
reople's Luther league Of the state
will meet in conjunction with the
synod.
To these meetings about one hun.
dred delegates are expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Sunday School Work.

The Sunday school association OFF,
GERS arranged for special meeting in
the cause Of Sunday schools.
On Sunday Oct. 6every minister in
the county is requested to preach on
Sunday school work, the occasion be-
ing Rally day. Special collections
are to be taken for state and county
work.
The house to house visitation will
be made more systematically than
last year and better results are ex-
pected.
y. \. Hollar was made superintend-
ent Of the work and NJ. +. Sterling Of
Elmo assistant.
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[From Fridays Daily.l

District court is still wrestling
with liquor cases. The case against
John Barrett Of Solomon on a charge
Of liquor selling resulted in verdict
Of acqulttal. The chief witness was
man who had been put out Of Bar
-retr's store while drunk and it APP
peared that he had made the COM
plant in order to get even.
Frank Sias also Of solomon was on
trial all the morning session on a
charge Of liquor selling. A humor-
GUS incident in the testimony was the
examination Of one Of the States wit
nesses. "What did you drink" was
asked. "Hop tea" What was it
ukep" "Hop tea" "Did you ever
drink beerp" mo sir" Don't
know what it is likep" "No sir"
Shave you drank anything that re-
sembled hop teaP" "Yes." "What
was itp" "PlIliwink." This new
beverage was revelation and is
probably peculiar to Solomon. The
congregation listened eagerly for
some more information about it.
"Well, went on the county attorney,
"what is pilliwink like" at is like
hop tea" was the answer, and as
there seemed no end to the circle the
examination closed.
The jury brought in a verdict Of
not guilty.
In the case Of DR.. Boutin who sued
the county for unallowed balance on
q bill for medical services, the county
demurred and the court over-ruled
the demurrer. The case will come
up next term
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
From Saturdays Daily.l

Three liquor cases were dismissed
by the county attorney in district
oourt-those against G, W, c. Rohrer,
N. j. Mullin and Geo. Hall. In dis
missing them Mr.. Smith made plain
statement to the court Of the situa-
tion. The principal witness in the
Mullin case has left the state. In the
others the man who W. .,
to convict has given evidence before
two juries and both have refused to
believe him or at least have failed to
convict on his evidence. Owing to
the fact that the grand jury meets
next Monday and the petit jury will
probably be held to try indictments
at this term there was little pressing
need for carrying on these cases.
One Of the jurymen said to the RE-
FLEcroR today, 1.-The jury is not
blamable for failing to convict. The
evidence was Of nature that with
regard to our oath and under our in
structions we were bound to give the
verdict we did"
This morning court took up the
case Of State VS.. H. Engle, accused Of
larceny and burglary, in the breaking
into granary and stealing wheat.
He pleaded guilty to petit larceny
and the evidence was in regard to
whether or not he broke open the
door Of the granary, thus constituting
burglary. Court adjourned during
the arguments Of attorneys until
Monday.
The liquor case Of State VS.. Oak
ford is set for Sept. II and State VS..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

District court was In session but 8
short time today, most Of the time
being devoted to motions, etc. The
case OF Forslund vs.. Hafner, in which
the constitutionality of the law ex.
empting life insurance from attach
ment is being argued, was discussed
by the attorneys. The court has it
under advisement.
Alma Eliza Covey was granted a
divorce from her husband.
Grand jury is at work, holding a
2 hour session in morning and 8! hour
session in afternoon. J. T. Hornaday
is clerk.
fContinupd on Fifth nage.1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

Cards were received today announc'
Ing the marriage on Sept. 5 Of Perry
l.. Friz Of this city to Miss Kathryne
l.. Korn, one Of the bellies Of Wauke'
sha, Wis. Mr.. Friz is one Of Dlckin'
son county's wealthiest and most
popular young businessmen and
has hosts Of friends both in this city
and the county who will extend the
hcartiest Of good wishes when with
his bride he arrives home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
County High School.

The Dickinson county high school
board was in session at Chapman Mon
day, Supt. shirk presiding. Only
routine business was transacted. The
high school begins the second week
with an enrolment Of $50 which is
slightly less than last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Railroad Taxes.

County Clerk Nottorf today com.
pleted the schedule Of railroad taxes
The roads will pay as follows: Unior
Pacific, $l0,059.49; Missouri Pacific,
$S,674.O7; G. X. & w., $1O,445.S7; C.
R. I. & p, $lS, S,S15.65; Pullman cars,
$164.S3; total $42, ,659.91.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Brought Here for Burial.

The remains OF W. X. Brown were
brought in Monday P. m. from North
Topeka. He is a son Of Samuel
Brown OF Clay county and son-in-law
Of Phillip Face, living on Fourth
street, this city. Funeral from Mr..
Faces at 2 p. IN. tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

II the above results may be obtain
ed in Western Kansas why not In
Dickinson county where there is
greater rainfall, larger streams and
more permanent supply Of waterP
Let US irrigate. A. c. RoMId.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Geo. Wright Released.

The county commissioners today
ordered Geo. Wright who has been in
iail three months and would not pay
his fine imposed for liquor selling re-
leased and George went to Enterprise.
They took no action on the appeal
OF the patrons who object to consoli-
dation Of districts to make district
30. It will be settled at October
meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Will Canvass the County.

The county officers and township
vice presidents Of the County Sunday
School association met last Saturday
and completed arrangements for a
house to house canvass Of the county
in the interest Of the Sunday school
cause during the week Nov. 1911,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Lost.

A small leather grip, between Abb
lene and Enterprise. Finder will be
rewarded on returning to this Office.
d l09 2sc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
HIGH SCHOOL RECEPTION.


The annual high school reception
occurred last evening at the school
rooms. There was large attendance
Of pupils, old and new, and all enjoy
ed the evening thoroughly. Princi-
pal H. Barnes presided and the follow
ing program was carried out
Mandolin Walter Newman, Arthur Hurd,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

Barnes and W. H. Wagner followed
and an hour was passed socially.
The pupils enjoyed making the ac-
quaintance Of Miss Davidson, the new
assistant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12
Columbian Club Pleasures.
The Columbian club members wi

The Columbian club members who
went to Enterprise Saturday after
noon had a delightful visit. Mrs. L.
A. Case entertained them with
bountcous hospitality and an
exquisite lunch was served. All
greatly enjoyed the library and its
treasures. The topic was "Vlctor
Hugo" Owing to the length Of the
program the following papers only
were given;
biography Of Victor Hugo" ".a...........
,'..',.,..............hl Mrs. W. II. Anderson
Character sketches from LES Mlserables"-
"liontine, '",....,..,..-.s..M MIS-, Hamilton
"COsettc," ,".,-..,..,r....",..,,.M Mrs, liand
"Marlus," ,"n...............,...Mr Woods
"st. Denis, Mrs. W ). Hodge
Jean ValJean," Mrs, J. A. kussel
The next meeting is with Miss Nina
Hodge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-12

nnrN -,
.yscry Charley Pattison will claim.
The gang Of chronic cfliceseekers
will discover that the voters can't be
duped into voting the Demo-Pop
ticket, Principle is dear to the hearts
Of all honest Americans.
Arizona republican., 1895-07-16
F. M. Murphy, Superintendent Cole nan and Chief Engineer Drake.
FIGHT TO A FINISH.
Between a Gila Monster and a
 Rattlesnake.
They Are Placed In a Box and the GiIa Monster Whips the
 RattleSnake.

From the Florence Tribune.
 On Wednesday last fight between a Gila monster and rattlesnake, not previously advertised, came off in Flor ence, which attracted as much local at tention as the much advertised mill be-. tween those other reptiles which will take place in the fall at Dallas, Tex as. In this case the squared circle was a dry goods box. The Corbett monster was quite sluggish in his movements, and the Fitzsimmonds side.winder seemed disposed to turn the fight into foot race. The fight only lasted one round. Corbett occupied the center of the ring, with his mouth wide open, and blowing his foetid breath after the most approved prize-ring tactics, sick. ening and disgusting the bystanders, while Fitzsimmons dashed around him, seeking for an opening-in the box. The opening was on the business end of Corbett, who led out and caught Fitz- simmons by the neck, sinking his fangs in the lanky Australians neck and shaking him as dog might. Fitzsim- mons was put to sleep, and as the "Tri- bune" goes to press he had not awaken ed. Corbett will go on the stage.