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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
IN FRONT OF A RUNAWAY.
xiss Ethel Gilss Has Z Narrow b.
cape from Death.
frrom MONDAYS Onily.

A few minutes after 6 o'clock last
evening team attached to a top
buggy and owned by Sheridan Reed,
living north Of the city, broke loose
near the postofiice and Runaway up
Cedar. Miss Ethel Giles, daughter Of
W. B. Giles, was on the sidewalk at
the corner OF Fifth street and seeing
the team coming stepped into Geau-
que's yard. As the team reached
Fifth 1t suddenly veered and made
directly for the girl. She seemed
unable to move and the horses struck
her, knocking her down and the
whole outfit passed over her, by some
miracle leaving her with only severe
bruises instead Of lifeless. She was
taken home and 1t was found that
her head and neck were bruised and
lacerated, two ribs were broken and
other injuries were received. She is
however getting along nicely and
will soon be out again. The team
was stopped a few rods further north
by some trees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
The Irripressible Conflict.

A whole lot Of fun is likely to en-
sue on the liquor selling question in
town. The joints which have been
busy for several months without pay
ing any fines took an exceptional
squirt last week and a number Of new
ones started. County Attorney
Smith served notice on the proprie-
tors to quit at once or there would be
trouble. 1t is reported that they
have closed and that an exceedingly
great drouth is abroad in the land.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
WANT A NEW DOLLAR.

A Suggestion That the Money Qaestlon
Might Ne solved by Gold and silver
Dollar.
DETROIT, Mich, April 80. The Tri.
bune, a republican newspaper, pub.
lishes to-day an editorial declaring In
favor Of the solution Of the present
money questions by the creation Of a
new dollar, to be composed Of proper.
tionate parts Of gold and silver. The
article quotes the declaration Of the
republican national platforms Of 1883
aud 1899 In favor Of bimetallism. and
points out the dangers Of practical
silver monomstallism through the
throwing open Of our mints to unlim.
tied coinage.
The Tribune advocates the composite
dollar % measure easiest TO effect
and with the least disturbance to bust
ness Of any plan suggested. 1t pro-
poses that all existing coin laws be
repealed and that there be enacted :
law creating new American dollar,
which would b. the sole standard coin
Of the nation, the dollar TO be com.
posed Of eO6,l grains Of standard silver
and IL 90 grains Of standard gold,
fused together and struck into hand.
some coin about the size Of the present
half dollar. The coin would be abso-
lutely stable In value, for, in case Of
disparity At any time In the CONNER
cial values Of gold and silver, what
was lost by the depreciation OF one
metal would DO made up by the exact
ly corresponding apprccia ton Of the
other"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Stepped Of Too Soon.

Rudolph Fry, son Of Adam Fry,
came up from Chapman on the night
train to take the teachers examina-
ton today. The porter called "Abi-
lene" as the train approached the
station and Mr.. Fry going to the
platform stepped off down by the
City mills, mistaking the rate Of the
train and the place. He tumbled
about 1856 somersaults inside of a
minute and landed in a bruised con-
dition on the ground. He was not
seriously hurt, however, and no
bones were broken. He is recover
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Tinker Tinkled Too Much.

The other day we had an item
about one Billy Tinker who went to
Hope to start billiard hall, etc., but
was refused a license by the city
fathers. He concluded that he would
start anyhow and there was a rumor
to the effect that liquid refreshments
were on draught. The council had a
meeting and ordered the marshal to
abate the nuisance. He did it to the
extent OF cleaning out the place,
smashing the bottles and furniture
and arresting Thinkers hired man
who was in charge. The destroyer.
Gus Gypsum City native was fined
$25 and costs and in default brought
to Abilene and lodged in jail this
morning Tinker skipped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
K1pNApERs STILL AT LARGE.
No Trace Of Hsrington's Strange
Visitors Yet Found.

No trace has been found OF the
Herington kidnapers. 1t was thought
late last night that they had been
trailed to the vicinity Of Terrapin
lake but it proved false. Some emil
grants were found at Marion this
morning who partly answered the
description but they were finally al
lowed to 60. The searchers have re-
turned home, satisfied that the kid
napers are far out Of reach by this
time.
The detailed story told by the girl,
Mabel Clark, neiCe Of Engineer G. H.
Bronson Of Harrington, is as follows
She has pet lamb kept at the barn.
About sp. m. she went out to shut
the door. A stranger came upon her,
struck her three times with the butt
Of a heavy whip, threw her on his
horse insensible and rode with her
three miles from town to bridge
near the Weaver farm. Here were
two more men in campers wagon
The girl struggled and made SO much
outcry that her captor let her loose
and then entered into dispute with
the other men over some cartridges.
While they were busy she watched
her chance and escaped in the dark
ness. She was missed from town be-
fore this and the alarm given. Then
the search began. The girl was not
hurt besides the bruises received from
the whip strokes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

Topeka, KAN, April ao,--The inves.
tigation Of State Senator Householder
will open to-day before the Legislative
committee which has been looking into
the affairs Of the Topeka insane asy-
lum. Senator Taggert takes the place
OF Senator Carpenter, as chairman Of
the committee. A large number Of
witnesses have been subp 9nacd by
both sides and the testimony Is ex.
pected 10 be decidedly sensational.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
NO CONVENTION.
The Pops Decide That They viii Re.
turn to the Referendum.

turn 10 the REFERENDUM.
The Populist central committee fin
ally succeeded in organizing. F. v
Close was chosen chairman, A. L..
Russell secretary. 1t was decided to
return to the old referendum system
Of nominating county officers. At
the first voting names will be pro-
posed; at the second those handed in
will be voted on; at the third the two
receiving the highest vote at the
second will be voted on and the one
receiving the majority wins. No
convention will be held. The exper-
fence with one last year was not
pleasing to the bosses. 1t gave the
ordinary members too much power
and chance for making themselves
heard and the bosses didn't like 1t.
BY keeping the voters in ignorance Of
what is going on they hope to sue
coed better.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
NEW KANSAS ARCHITECT.

Executive Council Names John q. Holland,
Of Topoka, for the Position.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 3O.-The execu.
tive council Yesterday refused TO ap.
prove the bond Of t. II. Lescher, who
was elected state architect by the
board Of public works few days ago.
Lcscher's bond was all right, but he
WIS not satisfactory to the council
The council elected J. G. Holland, OF
Topeka, to be architect for tho state
house improvements. There will be
sl75,OOO expended on the state house In
the next two years. Hollands job Is
therefore one OF Importance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

WASHINGTON, Aprii y. -'even hun.
Dire and twenty ills IN Joint rcsolu-
ton. became laws during the third SEES
sion Of the f'ifty-ihirl congress. Of
these 2lj were senate and 51h house
bills and resolutions. During the en-
entire congress l9.2al measures were
introduced In the two houses, OF which
2,95s originated in the senate and y,27l
In the house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Shifting Soil.

[Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter.l
County by Co elk to Saml McMannis
tract in Herington, $lO.6S.
Wilson A Glover to Edwin Hilton W!
nwi II and el ne 1882, 81.
P Sheeran to J and A Floyd Its 1928
blk 2 Sheeran's 4th add Chapman,
$3.50.
Same to j I Walters Its 13-l4-lb-l6
blk 9 same, $l60.
Grace Bonebrake to W. s. Stambaugh
Its 9-l0-11-12-l3 blk rs, 9 and 10
blk 23 and II and u blk II Fair
view add Abilene, $40.
Alliance Trust Co to Andrew Rcimer
el nwl 30-1l-4, $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
High School Jollitv.

The high school young people
had an enjoyable social evening at
the high school rooms Saturday night,
kind Of jubilee over the completion
Of the athletic field and playground.
The reception was in honor of the
high school boys to show that the
girls appreciated the work done on
the play grounds. Recitations, i'm
promptu speeches, music and refresh
ments were features Of the occasion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

The baseball game between the
Highland team, six miles southwest
Of town, and the Abilene high school
players was so easy victory for the
latter that they were almost ashamed
to finish the innings. The home team
scored every inning and made 4S
runs. Highland scored in three in
nings, a total Of 9 runs. The con-
test was good natured and all had a
pleasant time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
For Sale.

Five acre tract Of land in Kinney 4
Hodges addition to the city Of Abb
lene; contains a good 8 room two
story frame residence, good frame
barn and about 2 acres Of good bear
ing fruit trees. Can be bought very
cheap. Inquire at this Office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
The Boston Star

says DR. Kaufman's great book on dis
eases, its causes and home cure, with
fine colored plates, Is the best work
ever published. A copy will be sent
free to anybody who sends three q
cent stamps, to pay postage, to A
POrdway 4 Co., Boston, Mass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

RocKroap, ILL.,, April 20. The grand
Jury, after an Investigation OF a week,
returned three indictments against
George Jacom Schweinfurth, the pre-
tended Messiah who lives near this
city, charging him with living in de-
iance Of all law with Mary Weldon,
Isabelle 1'nlte and Marguerite Teft
Weldon. I'll angels" The three
women were also indicted In the same
charge. A capias was issued for
schweinfurth aad he will probably be
in jail lefore night The indictment
causes general rejoicing among the
people, who hope to break up the
place. The trial will take place at
once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Wanted.

Man and wife, former to work on
farm and latter to care for house.
Without children preferred. Inquire
Of or address Samuel Carver, 7 miles
north OF Abilene, Kas. 306-3tslc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Gallery IIorror In Scotland.

EDIynunGn, April - An explosion
occurred yesterday in coal pit ut
Danny, near Sterling, about 80 miles
flom this place There were III men
IN TIE pit AT the li,nc Of the accident.
1hr,.en of them were killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Have you tried
Dyer's Creamery But
ter to be had only at
wHI1LAws.
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Mrs. Rebecca Metz, wife OF DAN
lei Metz, died Saturday morning in
Hope and was buried today. She was
one Of the towns we'll known resi-
dents Tor many years.
H. b. Jones & Son near Mime
apolis are carrying water onto a
piece Of land on which they have set
out 5000 strawberry plants. In ad-
dition they have potatoes, onions
and celery.
County Clerk Nottorf has given
up bicycle riding for a WHILE A
wheel in dozen pieces and a num-
Der Of black and blue spots on his
person tell why he has quit the exhil-
Grating sport.
Chapman Standard Prof. HUI
linger has appointed +. P. Mcmahon
Of Clyde chairman Of the North Cen
trail Kansas Teachers Association, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation Of Prof. Reno.
"A cripple who won much sympa-
thy and aims by hobbling from door
to door in town the other day was
seen at evening with both crutches
over his shoulder swinging his way
west along the railroad track well
pleased with successful days beg
ging,
Harrington Times; 1t may be
considered a little early in the season
to commence this falls campaign,
vet we are inclined to mention the
fact that Herington will probably
present the name Of c. N. Hull for
the office Of county clerk when the
proper time comes around.
One of Dickinson county's old
residents, Alfred Pray Of Rhodes,
leaves this week with his family for
Mosoa, in the San Luis valley, Colo
RADIO, where they will reside. S. B.
Pray, his son and one Of the county's
most successful teachers, goes with
him. Mr.. Pray settled in south
Dickinson in 1871 and has been one
Of the leading stockmen and farmers
Of that section. His many friends
regret his departure but hope pros
perity may attend him and his in
their new home. They make the
journey in wagons.
Some people are saying that the
Harrington kidnapping case was some
thing Of a fake and that the girl in
the case made up the story to explain
some shortcomings. Herington peo-
pie however say it is q square deal,
that portions Of the girls dress we're
found caught on the barbed wire
fence where she escaped and that an
outfit such as she described was seen
in town during the day preceding the
affair. The bruises and whip strokes
on the girls head also 'corroborate
her story. The mysterious escape Of
the men while such a thorough
search was made is inexplicable
though.
AT meeting OF the board OF
directors Of the Salina Normal Col.
lege last Saturday night, Professor
Thoroman transferred his interest in
the college to Charles A. Swisher,
who has a lease Of the same for four
years. Prof. Swisher will take
charge Of the institution at the close
Of the present school year, June 9th.
Swisher was formerly at Enterprise
in the college there. The Salina
Normal is said to have fallen off in
attendance greatly during the past
two years and is having something Of
financial struggle. Prof. Thoroman
could make a success Of it il anyone
could do so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

TOPEKA, Kan, April s0.-Topeka has
gone dry, so far as the local beer trade
is concerned. All the drug stores have
quit handling beer, Probate Judge
Wood having planted his foot upon tho
traffic, and all the joints have closed,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Seeds and Plants.

For garden seeds and sweet potato
plants call on Chas. Young, corner
Third and Spruce streets, Abilene,
Kansas. 2s4-2tsc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
County 7Ig4uler'y Report.

Quarterly statement Of the County
Treasurer Of Dickinson County, Kan
sas, showing balance In his hands for
quarter ending April ED, 1895.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

STATE OF KANSAS, al.
Dickinson County,
I,C. II. Psttlson, treasurer Of Dickinson
county Kansas, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true and correct accord
ing to the records Of this Office.
Q. II. PATT1S0N,
Treasurer
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 2ith
day OF April, A d. 1895.
FE. NorroRr.
tsrALl County Clerk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Clothing Cheaper Than Ever

Is what follows the late season at Roths-
ohild's. We have big stock Of fine Goods,
bought low and sold low and sales being slow
on account Of unreasonable weather, we are
bound to CUT prices to make them move.
Come in and see us for Bargains in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
We Offer One
Carload Of Flour
As Follows;

Strictly High Patent Flour SOcents
sack, equal to any flour made in
Dickinson county. Every sack
guaranteed and money refunded II
not as represented. Patent Flour 70
cents a sack. This is sgrade between
Straight Patent and High Patent and
is the best bargain in Abilene for the
money. Every pound Of this -four is
guaranteed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Mems Suits,
Boys Suits,
Chi|dren's Suits,
Gents Furnishings,
Hats, Caps, Etc.

We sell as we advertise to sell-Cheap-
er than any competitor This is what has
made this house the name Of being the
BEST AND CHEAPEST IN CENTRAL KAN
SAS.
The record-union., 1895-01-30
RESOLUTIONS FROM ST. LOUIS.


ST. LOUIS, Jan. 29.-The Merchants
OF party feeling of its individual MEM
bers, adopted the following unani-
mously:
WHEREAS, The widespread distress
which prevails over the entire country,
and the general prostration of it's COM
mercial, agricultural and industrial in
terests has been so prolonged that the
concentrated efforts OF our people should
be put forth, irrespective OF party affiiia-
tlons, to restore that confidence and sense
OF security which is the foundation stone
OF all prosperity; and, whereas, it is gen.
orally believed that the first step in this
direction must be some positive legisla-
tlon OF Congress to allay any want of con-
fldence in its financial policy, and estab-
lISh the confidence of our people and
other nations in the ability and willing
ness OF the Government to utilize its
abundant resources tor the protection OF
Its credit at home and abroad and pro-
motion OF the prosperity and happiness
OF all our people; and, whereas, we be-
lleVe that the message of the President
has made recommendations which are
timely, wise and patriotic, and, if enacted
by Congress, will restore general conf
dence and revive our halting commercial,
manufacturing and industrial interests;
therefore, be it
ResotUed, That this exchange, ire
spectIve of their party predictions,
recommend to the Congress Of the
United States the early enactment Of
law covering the recommendations of
the President,
The record-union., 1895-01-30
THE BROOKLYN STRIKE.
Rlot1ng Continues-SfX Track CIeane
Beaten by q Mob.

Rlot1ng Continues-SfX Track Cleaners
Beaten by q Mob.
BROOKLYN, Jan. 29.-The pickets were
stoned at Ridgewood Station of the
Brooklyn Hights Railroad Company at a
little before daylight. Three companies
of the Forty-seventh Regiment, on duty
there, were called out, and several shots
were fired in the direction from whence
the missiles had been thrown. Six track
cleaners were badly beaten by the mob at
Flushing and Nostrand avenues.
ALBANY On. ", Jan. 29.-The Attor-
ney-General will give a hearing to-mor-
row on the application of the people to
annul the charter Of the Brooklyn Hights
Railroad for not operating its line.
NEW MEN WILL BE RETAINED.
BROOKLYN, Jan. 29.-The following cir
cular was issued last night by President
Norton OF the Atlantic RailrOad to his
employees:
"All the new men who have come to
us during the trouble, and have secured
positions, are assured OF these positions
positively as long as they desire to re-
main with the company, and it is my
earnest wish that all men who have stood
by US at this time shall remain with us.
and they may rest assured that the COM
lection possible. l desire to thank each
and every one Of them for his yer efficient
service and attention to our business dur
ing the past two weeks.
Il also desire to have it understood that
no man who was formerly with US shall
be put back on the road to the detriment
of the new men. Their places were made
vacant and they have been filled, | am
glad to say, by men who seem to be
thoroughly efficient and familiar with the
business. This notice is issued because
there is some notion abroad that the men
will not be maintained. This is to certify
that they will be SO long as they desire to
and are satisfied to conform to the rules
and regulations Of the company"
The Master Workman made the
offer on behalf of the strikers Yesterday
afternoon to the railway officials to re-
turn to work at the terms they were
working for when they went out, as it
was foretold that he would. President
Lewis replied that the men would be
given their places when there was a
vacancy to fill, but he would, in no case.
discharge new men to make places for
the old.
The record-union., 1895-01-30
WILL BE NO STRIKE.
No Foundation for Telegram Sen
From Oakland.

No EOuuuaJlOn IOr n Telegram Sent
From Oakland.
CHICAGO, Jan. %. Assistant Grand
Chief Thomas a. Ingram of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers states that
there was no foundation for the rumor
telegraphed from Oakland, Cal, to-day
to the effect that the engineers were pre-
pairing Tor general strike on the Pacific
Coast. at is true" he said, "that MIR.
Arthur is on his way to the coast He has
gone there at the request of the engineers
on the Southern Pacific road. We hold an
agreement with the latter company as
to the wages which the engineers
shall be paid. The company recently.
however, prepared new schedule. which
they now ask the engineers to accept,
The new schedule, believe, provides for
some reduction in the wages of the men,
Mr.. Arthur has gone to California to
settle the matter, if possible, and there is
every reason to believe the matter will
be amicably adjusted. There is no poll
ing going on in the lodges to get a vote on
the question of a general strike, as
stated, and it is very probable such step
Will be found necessary. We have re-
ceived no word from f. V. Debs, as mem
toned IN the dispatch, and / have not the
sllshtest interest in his movements"
The record-union., 1895-01-30
QUININB'S HISTORY.
bow It SuppIanted the Practice of
Bleeding.


Bleeding.
An important epoch in the career of DR..
Maillot, distinguished French phvsi-
clan, who died in Paris lately at the ACE
OF 80 years, illustrated the great timiditv
OF medical science in taking up a nav
method OF treatment or abandoning an
old one. DR.. Maillot was known to the
medical world as the practical introducer
into French practice OF the use OF Quiuine
in the treatment of maiarial and other
fevers.
In 1892, when the<French were conduct
ing campaign of conquest in Algeria.
the mortality among the troops and col
Onlsts there was trightIul. France was
being continually called upon for Trash
levies of men and youths to supply this
terrible loss, chiefly through fever Incl
dental to the climate and the life the
French in Algeria were leading. At that
time the practice of bleeding still pre-
vailed. Bleed them until they are
white" was the injunction which Brous-
sails, the medical master Of the French
gave to his followers when the condition
of the soldiers was reported to him. At
Bone, IN one year, out OF an effective
force OF 5000 men, l., 100 died of illness in
the hospital.
At that time the effects of suIphate of
qulnlne were not known, and but few
physicians Ventured TO employ it. Mail
remedy and, going to Bone in the medi-
cal service OF the Government, he re-
solved to see if it would not reduce the
frightful mortality, which was one TO
every three and half mon who entered.
the hospital. At first he employed the
quinine merely as an adjunct to the
bleeding. He soon found that bleeding
was killing the men and that quinine was
saying them, Little by little he left Oft
bleeding, TO the great scandal of the med
ical profession. Exactly III proportion as
the bleeding ceased the deaths in the hos
pital decreased. In two years the deaths
| fell off from one in three and q half of all
who entered the hospital to one in twenty
six, and finally TO one in forty-six.
Maillot quite naturally enough grew to
be the opponent of bleeding, but he was
so ceaselessly vilitied by members of the
medical profession that he became en-
bittered toward his colleagues. Nearly
thirty years passed before Maiilot saw
the complete triumph of his ideas. Doc
tors continued to bleed their patients
for all manner of Ills. But in 1860 Mall
lot was made Commander OF the Legion
OF Honor and Chief of the Medical staff
of the French Army, and his influence,
with others, in bringing about a virtual
revolution in the practice of medicine
was fully recognized.