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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

unpatriotic nor foolish and because 1t seems
clear to me that such course will infict o
very great injury upon every interest Of our
country which 1t has been the mission OF
democracy to advance, and will result In last
ing disaster to our party organization
There is little hope that as a means OF suc-
cess this free silver proposition. after Its
thorough discussion during a political
campaign, will attract a majority Of the
votes of the country. 1t must be that many
Of the illusions influencing those now rely
ing upon this alleged panacea for their Ills
will be dispelled before the time comes for
them to cast their ballots, which will express
their sober, second thought. The adoption by
the democracy Of this proposition would. be-
lieve give to our opponents an advantage,
both in the present and future, which they do
not deserve
SENATOR H0AR ON THE SILVER PROBLEM.
PARIS, June Ex-senator Hoar, OF
Massachusetts, has issued the following
statement to the press:
1 am confident that the time Is ripe for set
Element of the silver question and the re-
establishment Of bimetallism by international
agreement, and with the large cooperation Of
England The next republican administration
can have the honor Of this II the convention
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ooRMAN MAY BE THERE.



The Maryland Democratic Statesman Like.
y to Attend the Chicago Convention.
BALTIMORE, Md, June lS-It Is a.
serted here on what appears to DO
good authority, that Senator German
will reconsider his determination not
TO attend the democratic national CON.
vsntion at Chicago and will 90 o
delegate-at-large from this state. His
course in the matter Is said to be the
result Of conference held In
New York with ex.Secretary Of
the Navy Whitney At which, 1t is said,
an agreement was made that both
should 60 TO Chicago and use their Of.
forts to turn the tide in favor OF the
adoption Of pold plank In the nation
81 democratic platform. Should he so
desire, Senator German can go In place
OF C c. Homer, who has declined the
position Of delegate-at.large, to which
the democratic state convention elect
al him
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
MANCHEs TER.

DR.. Bethel reports two cases OF
diphtheria in this neighborhood.
Mesdames Waring, Mosher and
MADDEN and Miss Beatrice Waring of
Abilene visited here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Hopkins went
to Solomon Tuesday.
Our ball team was defeated in a
lively ten inning game near Niles
last Sunday. Niles tied the score in
the ninth inning and won in the
tenth by score of 16 to 10. Our
boys were greatly weakened by the
absence Of several Of the regular
players. Two more games will be
played in the near future.
The dance held here Friday night
for the benefit Of the ball team was a
big success, neat sum being real
lied.
John Herrick and Sam Goodwin Of
Clay Center were here Friday.
Miss Mary Powell went to Mime
apolis Tuesday.
Capt. Winans was quite sick Tues
day.
Jas. Ross Of Emporia visited rela.
tiyes and friends here last week.
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THE HARVEST A FAILURE.


Famine Prevalent AID holera Raging In
Some Parts Of china.
SAN FRANCISCO, June Is. From mail
advices by the steamer Coptic 1t seems
that last year the rainfall was meager
In portions of Tonkin, China, and in
consequences the harvest has been a
failure. The natives are in n miser.
able condition. 1t is reported that
mothers are Offering their children
for sale for Il few cents. In Hanoi,
the other day, mother offered
her three infants for eight cents, pre-
ferring to hand them over to Euro.
pean rather than see them perish from
hunger in her arms There was gen.
eral exodus from the province OF
Sontay in the north, Bao Mini and
Hung Yen. Some of the people reach
the cities to beg for sustenance, while
Others 90 about pillaying. Rice has
attained fabulous price, Several
cases Of cholera have been reported
from the provinces where the famine
has been felt most severely.
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SOLOMON LADY DEAD.
Mr.. ]. T. Marvin Passes Away
New Of the City.

Special to the Reflector.
SOLOMON, June l7.-Word was re-
ceived this morning from Darlington,
Wis. Of the death Of Mrs. J. 7.
Marvin Of paralysis, which occurred
at that place Saturday, June 18th.
The family left here year ago last
May hoping to benefit Mrs. Marvins
health who had been an invalid for
several months having had partial
stroke Of paralysis. She had not i'm
proved as much as hoped for and last
Friday had second stroke which
ended her life. Mr.. Marvin the hus-
band and Miss Minnie the only
daughter are left to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Marvin came here in the early
days, about 6S or % and lived here
until year ago. She was faithful
Christian, a member Of the Presby-
terrain church and an earnest worker
and was loved and esteemed by all
who knew her. The family have the
sympathy of all this community.
This community was greatly
shocked to hear Of the death OF Mrs.
Rogers, although only few years Of
her life was spent here she had en-
deared herself to many hearts. Mr..
Rogers has the sympathy of nall.
Several friends will attend the
funeral.
Little Ruby Taylor who has been
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Percy left for her home in
Hays Thursday.
Mrs. Robert Griffith and Mrs. Bains-
bridge of Kansas City are visiting at
Mr.. Z. j. Griffith's this week.
Miss Annie Horrel of Salina visited
here last week.
Misses Marshall, Neumiller, Mat
son, Mabel Scarf and Jessie King are
attending Chautauqua at Ottawa.
Mrs. j. N. Rankin after spending a
few days at Ottawa will visit her
mother at Gardner, Kas.
News was received here Sunday Of
the death of Mrs. Harry Wells of To-
peka of tuberculosis of the brain. Her
husband is the nephew of Mrs. j.. c.
Baker and r. M. Wimsatt Mrs. Wells
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leland Webb and was married three
years ago and left little daughter
IA months old. Mr.. and Mrs. Baker
went down to Topeka to attend the
funeral.
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HOW CANDIDATES STAND.
Kansas Temperance Union Sending Out
List Of Questions.

Kansas Temperance Union Sending Out
List Of Questions.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 1S-President
A. H. Vance, Of the state temperance
union, Is making an effort to secure
the sentiment Of the republican candi-
dates for governor upon the prohibition
law. He has addressed letter to Nor
rilL Troutman and Potter asking re-
spouse to the following questions
First, are you in favor OF enforcing
the prohibitory law? Second, are you
in favor of the prohibitory law2 Third,
are you in favor Of resubmission?
Fourth, are you in sympathy with the
0. M B., It's purposes or objectsP
Fifth, are you member OF the O M.
B.? The union Is receiving similar
questions from temperance people ell
over the state, and 1t Is the desire Of
the union to ascertain the sentiment
Of the candidates upon that subject
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
ThQ Ref|eltor's County Fews'
ENTERPRISE.

Miss Alto Philbrick left Saturday
for Beloit.
DR.. Merrill has been quite i'll for a
number OF days.
A. Wagner left Friday for a visit
with bis sistea at COTS, Kas.
DR.. Weller delivered his farewell
sermon in the college chapel Sunday
morning.
Miss Lille Daub left last week for
Ottawa.
The college furniture belonging to
President Weller has been sold to a
Salina firm.
The U. B. quarterly meeting was
held Monday evening, Rev. Beaver Ct
Topeka officiating.
Children's day was observed Sunday
evening at the G. M. E. and Union
Sunday schools. A good program
was given at each place.
Sunday evening the children, as
sisted by number Of older ones,
gave very interesting entertainment
at the college to a crowded house.
Henry Wagner came in from the
State University Thursday.
L. Sutton is at Russell this week.
Miss Adelaide Staatz arrived home
Friday from Emporia.
George Biehler was up from Her.
ington the first of the week.
W. Lamb of Kansas City is visiting
few days in the city.
John D. Miller has reopened jew
elry store in Wright's racket store.
Rev. McMillen of Concordia was in
town part Of the week.
Rev. Newton of Miltonvale was a
commencement visitor at the college.
J. T. Rodda left Thursday for Weir
City where he enters law office.
Miss Ada Chrysler Of Manchester is
visiting with Miss Edith Cole for a
few days.
Misses Mary and Martha Grosser
have enrolled for the summer term OF
the State Normal.
C. V. Topping attended the meet
ing of the Southwestern Millers' asso-
citation at Kansas City.
Mrs. Halbert Of ldana was the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. W. Simmer,
for the last few days.
H. Latto and Emmett Hoffman ar
rived home Thursday from Manhat-
tan where they have been attending
school.
Chas. Stuver left Thursday evening
for his home at Garden City where he
again takes position in the U. $.
geological survey.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill. Abstracterl
Susa A Betz to Frederick 5 Kingdom
Sc l7-l4-2, $1,000.
Ellen Rheam to Thomas Kirby 81 Of
set 8-l5-2, $1,000.
Thomas Kirby to Benjamin R Sheldon
set 1852, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
CLEVELAND SPEAKS.
He Maintains Democrats Should
Not Adopt a Free Silver Plank.
Mr.. HOAR ON The SILVER PROBLEI.
4 Statement BY the Massachusetts, Senator
That the Time IL Rips for the Estab-
lishment Of hlmstallism by In.
ternatiousl Agreement

WASHINGTON, June lin reply TO
request from the New York Herald for
q statement concerning the democratic
situation, President Cleveland last
night sent the following TO that news
paper:
Ihave made no figures as to the probable 70.
tion Of the delegates already chosen, or to b
chosen, to the democratic national convention,
but refuse to believe that when the time ar
rives for deliberate action there will be en-
grated upon our democratic creed de-
mand for the free, unlimited and indie
dependent coinage Of silver. l cannot believe
this. for know the democratic party Is neither
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Great Success Of the
Harvester King.
June 16. 1896.

June 16, 1896.
Messrs. Hodge Brothers;
The 10-foot Harvester King"
started for me today cuts smoother
and nicer, pulls lighter with four $50
pound horses than my 6-foot binder
ever did with five horses. ! have cut
Is acres in one-half day.
c. +. HARRIS,
Newbern Township.
For sale by Hodge Brothers, Abb
lene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

TOPEKA, Kan, June l7-State Bank
Commissioner Breidenthal has an.
nounced that hereafter he will insti-
tute prosecutions against bank officials
who make false statements pertaining
to the condition Of their business to
the commissioner This has never been
done, but a number Of such transac-
tions have recently been discovered by
the commissioner he feels that 1t IL
time to nut stop TO II
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STORM STRICKEN.
One Life Lost and Much Damage
Done Around Caldwell, Kan.
MURDERERS' SENTENCES COMMITTED.
Pollard and Harris Got Fifty Years In tho
Penitentiary-A Lonely Post Ofios
Ralded-A Night Foreman
Commits Suicide.

CALDWELL, Kan, June ls-The
worst rain and windstorm that has WIS.,
tied this vicinity for years occurred at
one o'clock yesterday morning, accom-
panied by n severe electric disturb
ance. The storm came from the north,
veering to northeast. 1t blew down
the water tower, and the First Baptist
colored church from Its foundation
and wrecked It, The home Of J. M.
Wommack was struck by lightning,
and Mrs, Wommack was badly
shocked. 1t is thought that the
water tower was first struck and then
blown down. In the country much
damage has been done to outbuildings
and crops. Many windmllls have been
destroyed. This Is the first rain that
has occurred since May 20, and the
weather was extremely hot and dry,
doing considerable damage TO the
crops, but this will, II is thought, save
II from further drought for some time.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

GUTHRIE, Ok, June Is. "A hurricane
yesterday wrecked the Central high
school building and state capital
grounds, badly damaged the Episcopal
church residence, the Catholic colored
academy and many private residences,
besides doing many thousands Of dol.
lars damage to other property. There
we're no fatalities
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Harvest.

Groceries in guam
titles for this occasion
can be bought very
reasonable at Humps.
Bring your list of Or
ders and I will figure
with you on a very
low margin.
L. H. KUMP.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

YoKoHoMA, June IL. Shocks OF
earthquake, accompanied by tidal
wave have ravaged the northern part
Of Japan. The northern part of Ka.
kamish has been destroyed and 1000
persons were killed. During 20 hours
there were l59 distinct shocks OF
earthquake.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
THE CLEVELAND STATEMENT.
General Opinion In Washington That II
Came Too Late.

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-The general
opinion of the democratic politicians
still in Washington on the Cleveland
statement in regard to the Chicago
convention Is summed up in the two
words, "too late" Many admit that
If the presidents declaration had come
q month ago the free'silver tide might
have been stemmed and victory for
the cause Of sound money at Chicago
secured. But coming at this stage few
believe that it will have any material
effect
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
California for Free silver

SACRAMENTO, CAL, June lS'-The
democratic state convention adopted q
platform declaring for free silver. The
administration OF President Cleveland,
with the exception Of the financial
policy, is indorsed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
GREAT SHIP DISASTER.


Unknown Vessel.
BREsT, France, June l8.--The Brit
ish steamer Drummond Castle, Capt.
N. NJ Pierce, from Cape Town, South
Africa, for London, collided ut mid
night with an unknown steamer and
sank three minutes later with IA pas.
sengers and 1903 officers and crew on
board. Two men were picked up by
fishermen, The Drummond Castle was
OF about 2, $50 tons register.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
train and Provisions

KANSAS CITY, June is--Recelpts Of wheat
cars. year ago, IS cars. Sales by car lots'
No. 9 hard wheat 4sc No 3 hard, 81 43c
No. 4hard, "a 80; No cred, 5405hc, No. 3 red,
Sc, No red 4O246c; rejected, 35lb4Oc No 2
spring, 5Ohc, No. 3, 46G4sc Receipts Of corn, 10
cars a year ago, "a cars No. . mixed, 22H128o
No mixed, 22Ag22ho; No linked, 2la2lho
No. white 23hc; No 3, 23ci No 4.
22c. Receipts Of oats, cars; year ago, II
cars; No 2 mixed, ID l6c; No mixed lio No.
mixed 1885, No 2 white, is6is4c No 3 white,
I7c. Receipts Of hay, 70 cars timothy,
No /, @h0dlO6O; choice prairie, &b0Gz50
Eggs, INC per doz Poultry hens, 10
per lb.. springs. 100 per ID; turkeys, ~ o
&C., ducks, To- spring geese II; pigeons, 900
AL. % per doz Butter, extra fancy, l3e dairy.
fancy, l2c; fair. 100: store packed, 1850
Gooseberres, fancy, L7s1200. Raspberrles,
81. 10000 per crate. Blackberrles, slb0Gl7 7,
per crate. Potatoes, 2oGSOc per bu Sweet
potatoes, 50a75c per bu Cabbage, 2513Oc per
doz
ST. LOUIS June 8.-Wheat-Cash, b5c;
July, b64c. August beMc; September, SIC bid.
Corn-Cash, 2oh126Ac; July, 26kc septem-
Der, 27hc. Oats--Cash, 17ho; July, INC, Au-
gus, l7Ac
CHICAGO, June ls.--Wheat July, HkGhKsc;
September, bsA159kc. Corn-July. 2sh G2sNc;
September, e94G29Mc. Oats July, l7AGl7hc;
September, TX dishc. Pork-July, n@Gz27h;
September, Na507.42X. Lard-July, 1890
L22n; September. t4s2KG4Sh. Short ribs
July, E9Oa302h; September, tt02hG4OA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Legal Notice
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
0ector, June Is, 1896
NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given, that 1.-THE Kansas
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association" u
corporation incorporated under the laws Of
stitt, Dickinson county, Kansas, will, on the
18th OF July, 1895, file with the superintendent
reinsurance OF the State Of Kansas, Its state
ment OF Its intention to commence business,
and also stating the klndof business intended
to be carried on by said corporation, together
with copy OF charter and bylaws. Said cor
poration will commence active business, by
the issuing Of policies Of insurance, as soon
after such date, as said superintendent OF
insurance may grant said corporation per-
mission 10 issue the same
Dated this June l8th., 1895.
HENRY ADAM,
Attest: President.
Q. j. OLSON Secretary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1896-07-24
LOCAL BASE BALL.

Two skilfnl and Intensely interesting game.
Of base ball were played last week between
the Scranton and Moss Point teams. The
first Of the series was played on Friday on the
green at the Point above Scranton, and the
second on the grounds in Beardslee's field
Moss Point. Each club had been allowed the
privilege Of importing four players, hence the
best local talent had been strongly reinforced.
The frst game resulted in favor Of the Moss
Point team BY score of Sto7. The score
was even until the last half Of the last inning.
At that critical juncture, by the exercise Of
strategy on the part Of the Moss Point team,
the Scrantons were caught mapping and the
winning run was scored. From the stand
point Of actual PLAYING, the GENE was a tie, but
the deciding run, lost to Scranton BY little
inadvcrtance. decided the game against them.
The second game was won by Moss Point
also, the final score standing two to nothing.
or, us Moss Point expressed It, "two to your
get-some." In the matter Of skilIfal playing
as in the first game, honors were easy. Luck
was a potent factor, with tickle goddess on
the side of Moss Point. In the eighth inning
a daisy cutter Was knocked to left field. Ed
Jane, who occupied that position for Scranton,
would surely hare stopped the ball and 6eldcd
il to home plate in time to prevent Anderson
from scoring, had It not been for the erratic
course pursued BY the leather. Just before
reaching the fielder, It struck some object and
bounded over his head. This enabled both
Anderson md Coulson to score, bringing them
home and recording the only two runs that
were made during the game.
At both games the attendance was very
large, consisting Of the elite Of Moss Point
and Scranton. At conservative estimate
there were over thousand spectators at each
game, thus attesting the high favor IN which
this popular sport is held here.
Scranton is not yet satisfied, and Is reported
to have challenged their neighborly rivals to
another series Of contests.
The official score shows that neither. Of the
clubs has ANYTHING to boast Of in
The way of superior skill over the other.
We will add that the magnificent umprng Of
Mr.. Forrest johnson elected the ,nost un.
bnnnded praise. Few, il any, professional
hmpires excel him in intricate knowle dgc of
The game aud frmncss Of decision.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1896-07-24
MARRIED.

At Scranton. Miss. on Sunday. July 10. 1896.
vt the residence OF the brides parents. Mr.
]. l.. kOBERTs. Of St. Elmo. Ala, and Miss
LAURA g: THOMPSON, Of this place, Rev. d. o.
Byers. officiating.
The bride is the charming and accomplish
ed daughter Of our fellow -townsman. Capt.
y. r. Thompson, and has many friends and
admirers wherever she is known. The groom
Is promising young business man and may
consider himself fortunate In securing such
IL matrimonial prize. They spent several days
NJ the Seashore Camp Grounds and ut Biloxi.
and returned here Wednesday and are don,i-
ciled on Pine street.
The DENOCRAT-STAn tenders congratula-
ti0ns and best wishes for their future happi-
ness and'prosperity.
At Scranton. Miss. Wednesday evening.
July %. 1895. Mt 8 o'clock In the baptist church
by Rev. J. y. nynum Mr.. DAVID :. STOKES
and Mrs. MARY Il. LEWIS. both OF Moss Point.
No cards.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1896-07-24
BUSINESS LOCALS
Local Notices inserted under this head are
charged for at the rats OF 10 cents per
line for each Insertion.
SHELL ROAD MEETING.

A meeting OF the subscribers 10 the
projected shell road will be held at
the courthouse to-day friday at $3.50
O'Clock p. III. w. q. CLARK,
Chairman.
W. NJ. Canty's prices on Feed and
Groceries are lover than ever. Give
him an Order-all goods guaranteed.
Nice covered Jelly glasses at
c. Nelson's.
The DeJean & Mitchell Co. have
made a big reduction on Summer
Goods. II you are In need Of Cloth
Ing, Dry Goods, Shoes, ETC., call early
and make your selections.
W. NJ. .Canty has just put In a new
stock Of Shoes and Dry Goods, which
he Is giving the public the benefit Of
low prices on.
Gasoline and Gasoline Stoves for
sale at S. r. ThompsOn's.
A large assortment Of Trunks and
Valises just received from headquaf-
ters and for sale reasonable by w. M.
.Canty.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1896-07-24
Sale Of Valuable Pine Timber
On Lands Belonging to the University
Of Mississippi,
Which VIII Yield Over 5000 Feet Per
Acre.

Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day Of
August, 1896 in the city Of Biloxi, mississippi st
noon. IN the MOntross Hotel, sesled bids will be
opened by the Executive Committee Of the Board
the purchase OF the yellow pine timber above u
degrees in dlamter on 31,9l2 acres Of land IN liar
rison and Jackson counties, Miss. These lands
lands, and have been acquired BY the State Of Mis-
| sissppt In satisfaction OF grant made under the
act OF Congress Of June ~, 1884, entitled IAN Act
to supply Deficiency In the Grant OF Public Land
to the state OF Mississippi for the use Of the State
University
In accordance with the act Of the Legislature OF
the State OF Mississippi providing for the disposi
ton Of these lands or the timber thereon the
above indicated for the pine timber said lands.
Bids should specify how much will be paid per
acre for the pine timber that will now measure ~
inches or more In diameter 20 feet above ground.
The bids should be for the separate tracts ss here
after specified.
Bidders may make offers for specified tracts or
for all Of the tracts Bids should specify the time
within which the timber sold shall bc removed from
the lands. The maximum time that will be allowed
for this purpose il ~ years. Other things being
equal the shortest period Is preferred by the Trust
ees OF the University. Bidders may offer payments
TO b. made in cash. o.. ne-hslf cash and balance
in three years from date Of sale with approved
Mississippi suretes or security and interest at
per cent or one third cash, and third in three
Year, aud third in six years from date Of sale,
WIN approved Mlhslbslppl security or suretles and
interest at per cent; and should state how de-
ferred payments, II any will be secured.
The Executive Committee reserves the right to
reject any or al, bids. THESE lands were reserved
over 40 years ago on account Of the special value
Of the pine timber thereon and their accessibility.
They have been free from depreciation. and form
one OF the most valuable tracts Of tmbered land
in the Union, Two streams, navigable for logs,
now through the tract leading to the Gulf Of Mex,
leo, and 1t is near the line OF the @. II :. IRR.
now being constructed.
Parties desiring to inspect these lands are refer
red to W. X. Ramsay, agent IN charge, Ramsay
easily reached from Biloxi or Ocean Springs, Miss