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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-04
CHURCHMEy|S VISIT.
LUTHIRAHs ENJOY
LlIDsBoRG.
A Thriving College and Hospitabls
Treatment Rev. Dr.. Haithcox
Talks Of the Trip. s

The Lutherans who attended Linds'
borg Bethany college commencement
returned at noon, reporting a de-
lightful time, both at the commence
ment and at the meeting Of the Luther
League. Rev. DR.. Haithcox said to
the REFLECTOR concerning the trip:
1--WE had heard Of Lindsborg and
Of Bethany college. We had met DR..
Swensson, heard him, and the man
and good name Of the college made
us very desirious Of visiting Linds-
borg. We went, we saw, we heard
we we're conquered.
"Lindsborg is 26 miles south Of Sa-
lima, and that means 48 miles by rail-
road from Abilene. The little forest
city was planted by colony Of
Swedes about 28 years ago. Scarcely
had they located their homes until
they found place for their church.
which they organized in 1869 with ~
members. Their first church build
ing was Of stone and wood. Their
first pastor was Rev. DR.. OLSON.
Then they began to provide a school
for their children. The Scandinavian
is an educator. In his fatherland
only one per cent Of bis people is
illiterate. In our beloved land over
six per cent can neither read nor
write. Here at Lindsborg these de-
scendants Of the Viking kings and Of
Gustavus Adolphus came in poverty
OF material wealth but rich in faith
and strong in purpose, planted their
trees and in less than a generation
the bare prairie is covered over with
trees, dotted with thrifty homes, and
made famous for its magnificent
church and wonderful schools. The
college is 10 years old. In 1881 the
school opened with two professors
and though on the first day Of open
ing not even one student came, yet u
we're enrolled the first year, the Sec
ond year 90 were enrolled, the seventh
year SAC, and this year there are 4S7.
There is magnificent college build
ing, the chapel Of which seats 1000
and is furnished with a large pipe
organ. The old academy has been
converted into an art hall. A large
ladies hall has been built. An audi
forum has been erected that seats
1000, which will be supplied this
summer with very large pipe organ
purchased Of the Mohler Organ Co.,
Hagerstown, Md.
"The church has grown from 70 to
$50 members who worship in stone
temple Of 800 capacity. This church
is also furnished with an excellent
pipe organ. Surely these are evil
dences Of faith-religious, educa-
tional, industrial - that commends
this people to all philanthropists.
We know'of no people Of any nation
atty or religion that have done more
for God and our country in so short
a time.
ave spent two days at Lindsborg
days that we shall never forget
The exercises Indifferent departments
were very interesting and the con-
certs were the best we ever heard at
a college commencement. There was
a chorus Of over 100 voices, an orches-
ira Of % pieces and a band of SO that
gave a grand concert on Thursday
evening that beggars our power of
description. We have not words to
express the mighty power to uplift
and the skill Of the music they gave
us. To Rev. DR.. Swensson and to all |
his coworkers we say with gladness,
Well DONE"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-04
Pasture Land for Rent.

Section So in Buckeye township is
for rent. Fer terms, ETC., call on j.
J. Kugler, three-fourths mile north Of
section. 6 tao II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-04
HONOR 70 HEROES
MEMORIAL DAYS THOUGHTFUL
OBSERVANCE.
Old Soldiers March to the Cemetery
and Pay the Tribute Of Honor TO
the Memory Of Departed Comrades
Opera House Address.

Memorial day opened with weeping
skies. Doubtless there could an oc
currence Of this holiday without rair
but there seldom is. The observance
Of the day in this city was by nc
means marred however and full honor
was done the memory Of old veterans
The procession In the morning
started from the city hall in this
order:
Abilene band.
Fire department.
Abilene Post G. A. R..
Children in wagons.
W. R. C. in carriages.
Citizens.
Line Of march: West to Walnut,
thence north to cemetery.
The girls representing the states
were very pretty in their dresses Of
patriotic colors.
At the cemetery the graves Of the
veterans were decorated; the service
for the unknown dead was carried out
and the procession returned. Com
mander Keve and Chaplain Anderson
oficiated Firemen's and Odd Eel
lows graves were decorated by the
societies.
At 2 o'clock the speaking took place
in the opera house which was less
than half filled. Commander Keve
presided; Rev. Vennum offered prayer
and Glee club sang. W. S. SIAM
baugh made the address in his usual
interesting style. He reviewed the
events from the close OF the war and
discussed the lessons Of events, pay
ing high tribute to the valor Of the
boys in blue. 1t was well received.
AT CHAPMAN.
Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, June IA long Memoir
ial day procession marched to Indian
Hill cemetery, where the exercises
were conducted by the Sons Of Vet
Grams and flowers were strewn on the
graves by the little girls. The pro-
cession then marched to the Catholic
cemetery and the graves Of the old
soldiers were decorated there. In
the afternoon Assembly hall at high
school was packed and all listened
to fine speech delivered by Mr.. R.
7. Cline.
AT SOLOMON.
Special to the Reflector.
SOLOMON, June 1.-The graves Of
old soldiers were duly decorated
Saturday; the exercises were inter-
esting. 7. F. Doran Of Topeka made
an eloquent address.
AT BANNER.
Special to the Reflector.
BANNER CRY, June 1.-Two ad-
dresses were made here saturday,
Rev. Prick in morning and R. H.
Kane in afternoon. Mr.. Kane's adj
dress was very interesting and well
applauded
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-04

SHILOH'S CURE, the great Cough
and Group Cure, is the great demand
Pocket size contains twenty-five doses
only 25c. Children love it. Sold by
Gulick, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-04

f. kirkpatrick ended seventh but
was ruled out because in going to the
track he left the course and took Il
short cut over the Walnut street en-
trance Carl Fry fell from his wheel
in crossing the bridge and hurt his
knee. He rode six miles and stopped.
Will McInerney rode four miles and
quit. The prizes were.
Time prlze-solid gold medal, club,S 25O0
lst prize-solid gold medal, club. .p"... 1000
End prize-soid gold ring cub....... 1880
Bird prlze-palr pearl opera glasses, by
L. A. suffer. ,......,... l0W
4th prize--Silver cup, club,.,,.,........,n 7.O
9Th prize-palr tan shoes, by W. W. Davis 800
9th prize-Hat, by g. G. sterl & Co..",.. $50
9TH prize-silk umbrella, by ]. b. Case 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .i.'''t.'''''''' o'pV
sth prize--Pair bicycle shoes, by ). \.
sbearer $50
9th prize-Cane, club. .,,..,............. 100
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-04

AT BANNER,
Special to the Reflector.
BANNER CRY, June 1.-Two ad.
dresses were made here saturday,
Rev. Prick in morning and R. H.
Kane in afternoon. Mr.. Kane's adj
dress was very interesting and well
applauded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-04

Speclal 10 une honecuOr.
SOLOMON, June 1.-The graves of
old soldiers were duly decorated
Saturday; the exercises were inter
esting. I. F. Doran Of Topeka made
an eloquent address.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1896-12-18

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11nrtihclt In Snnieis.

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Sic Snboneupeft.

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- Die 6ritii6en &reu5er nQr6er"
unb g9Ioper" iinb BON 8ancouber, 9.
g., na4 Nanilu, duF ben P9ilippinsn,
beproert tpprpen,
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sSn YartS perbaftet.

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

dered Rossini's mass under the direction
of Miss Lena Sullivan, organist. They
were assisted by Mr.. MiItner, violinisI,
and Mr.. Rodemann, futist, of San Fran
cisco, and r. Hunkins, 'cellist. Miss
VoltZ sang Noel" and at the conclusion
of the mass ''Adeste Fideles" with chorus
and orchestral accompaniment. Follow
ing high mass benediotion was given. 20
Saiutaris" (VerdD, soprano solo, was sung
with flute obligato by Mr.. Rodemann.
fTantum Ergo (Wiegand), by choir and
"Laudate Domino" at the finale. Rev. j..
Riordan, S. j., preached the sermon.
At st. Joseph's Catholic Church hne
musical programme was rendered at The
IL o'clock mass.
There was holy communion service at
Trinity Episcopal Church at and 1880
o'clock this morning. Special music was
rendered by a choir of twenty boys and
men. The introlt anthem, Behold, l
Bring You Good Tidinss, was sung by
the choir, and the offertory solo, q
Christmas song, by Master Phil Bailey.
Special services were rendered at Grace
Lutheran Church. Rev. Victor Tessler
preached the sermon and the music was
under the direction of Robert Calvert.
Mrs. w. M. Putnam sang a solo and the
chants and services were of q devotional
character. In the evening cantata was
rendered under the management OF Pro-
lessor and Mrs. E. A. Smith, with male
quartet and orchestral accompaniment.
The First Christian, South Methodist
and First Methodist churches had Christ
mas trees and Sunday school entertain
mentS this evening.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
TRAGEDY At STOCKTON.
William Winter, an Alameda Steamboat
Engineer, Cuts His Throat and
viii Die

STOCKTON, CAL, Dec. 25.-William
Winter, q steam boat engineer who lives at
2315 San Jose avenue, in Alameda, at
tempted to kill himself in the Del Monte
lodging house in this city by cutting his
throat, tonight. He succeeded in making
an ugly cash, seYering the windpipe, and
there is little hope of his recovery.
Winter came TO Stockton eight days ago
and started on a a debauch. He had con-
siderable money when he arrived. but it
was gradually taken from him and only a
few days ago he had to part with his watch.
Since then he has been confined to his
room. Tonight the Darkeeper of the Del
Monte saloon heard heavy breathing in
Winters room and found the door was
locked on the inside. He summoned as
sistance and forced the door. By that
time Winter was nearly dead from loss of
blood and the police patrol was sum
moned.
Officer Walker found that Winter had
cut his throat from ear to ear With his
POCKET knife, severing the windpip Had
not the barkeeper forced his way into the
room Winter would have bled to death.
He was taken to the Receiving Hospita
and the cash in his throat was closed. In
his pockets were found q number of letters
that show that Winter was engaged as a
steamb boat engineer on the Gulf of Mexico,
he having several high testimonials from
former employers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
STRANGELY WARNED.
The Supernatural Visitor That Saved
Her From the Sting Of the Cobra.

The Supernatural Visitor That Saved
Her From the Sting Of the Cobra.
The following remarkable occurrence,
an absolute fact. is related by a lady visit
ing friends in Hartford as it was told her
by her cousin in Meerat, Northwestern
India. 1t took place in the house of the
sister of the narrator. OF its absolute
accuracy there can be no question. The
two sisters in India are connected with
families OF repute and with officers in the
British army in India. We give the story
as the lady here related it. She is devout
member of the Episcopal church. and is
incapable of disappearing in the
slightest particular.
Her cousin, in whose house the occur
renee took place. was seated at lighted
table engaged in reading, when thinking
1t about time to retire, and happening to
lift her eyes from her book, she was as
tonashed to see seated in chair before
her, and between herself and the door to
the bathroom, man, g stranger to her,
who calmly regarded her. It was too great
surprise for her to spsak and demand
who was thus lntruding unbidden upon
her privacy, and what was wanted. She
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

ant said that the Royal Niger Company
wished to kill him to prevent his going up
the river until next year.
A clergy man in an Eastern town warned
his hearers lately mot to walk IN SLIP
perry path, lest they be sucked, maelstrom-
like, into it's meshes.n This metaphor
suggests that of another clergyman who
prayed that the word might be as nail
driven in sure place, sending its roots
downward and its branches upward.
The present Duke of Leeds Is reported
TO have accused the late Government OF
making direct attack on the brewers by
means of a side wind. 1t was during the
late administration that one of the Irish
whips teiegraphed to Dublin that 1.-The
silence of the Irish members would be
heard in the House of Commons no
longer"
1t was the cele brated Sergeant Arabin,
who at the Central Criminal Court, in
formed the prisoner before him that III
there was a clearer case Of q man robblng
his master that case was this cas-" and,
after passing sentence, concluded: Il,
therefore, give you the opportunity OF re-
eeming character irretrievably lost"
At a recent temperance gathering an
orator exclaimed: The glorious workwlli
never be accomplished until the good ship
Temperance shall sail from one end OF the
land to the other, and With cry Oh
'VictoryP at each step she takes, shaii
plant her banner in every city, town ana
village of the United States. Another
speaker said that "All along the untrod-
den paths of the future we can see the
hidden footprints of an unseen hand. we
pursue the shadow, the bubble bursts ana
leaves the ashes in cur hands F-Ram'
Horn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

There has been an extraordinary i'm
proyement in New YORK in the last twenty
years. The city has grown not merely in
population, but in elements of strength
and greatness that count for more than
mere mum be-s. Alphabetically there has
been a change that amounts almost to a
metamorphosis. The city is better
politically, cleaner physically and morally.
and more healthy. 1t has developed won.
derfully as center of art and music. lis
thpaters have multiplied rapidly. 1t has
completed several i'm portant public works
and has projected others. 1t has COM
menced new bridge across the East
River and has planned a greater enc
across the North River. Its colleges have
grown into universities with new sites and
new buildings. Thousands OF acres for
new parks have been bought. A botanical
garden on large scale is soon 10 he
opened. And TO crown this record M
municipal development there is to he :
consolidation with Brooklyn and suburban
territory, creating a city next to London
in size and wealth, with a new charter
now being drafted on scientific princ;nlas
and TO be presented to the LegisI ature fo,
adoption on February New York Lst.
ter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
Disappearance of an Oregon
Miner Explained After
Many Years.
His Daughter Learns That He
Was Murdered and Cast
Into a Well.
Proof of His Death Removes Obstacles
Between the Woman and an
Inheritance.

PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 25.-Miss Mary
Ellen Thaxter of Sedalia, No., is here en-
deavoring to obtain contirmatory evidence
of the death of her father, Everett Thar
ter-if he be indeed dead--to expedite the
distribution of haif-million dollar estate
in st. Louis. in which she Is interested to
the extent OF $3.50. 600.
Ten years ago Mr.. Thaxter left his home,
coming West, and the last few letters Miss
Thaxter received from him were post
marked "Oswego, Or" That was about five
or six years ago. Then correspondence
between father and daughter ceased.
About that time Thaxter was known to
live in the neighborhood of Oswego, pros
pecting and otherwise laboring, having as
a chum one Frank Merrick. In the fall
of 1892, Merrick circulated the story that
his partner had gone back to his home in
Missouri. This was credited up to three
months ago, despite the fact that Thax-
ters few acquaintance never again heard
of him.
A year thereafter a well near Oswego
was being drained and cleaned, when the
workmen found mans skeleton at the
bottom of it. This discovery not only
was the sensation of the hour, but proved
very mystifying, as no person who sud-
denly disappeared from that locality was
then unaccounted for. The skeleton was
inferred in pauper's grave, and in a few
days the incident passed from the mind of
man.
Perhaps it never would have required
but for an incident dating three months
back. At that time prominent citizen
of Oswego, whose name was presumably
given by the postmaster of the place, re-
ceived letter from Miss Thaxter, inquir-
ing for the whereabouts OF her father. In
her letter she claimed to have not heard
from him since the early fall OF 1892, when
he wrote of his purpose to return to his
farm the next year. rs he failed to meet
with success here. This letter was placed
in the hands of Detective Welsh. an erst-
while resident of Oswego.
The officers at once came to the conclu-
sion that the skeleton found ia the Os-
wego well might have been that of Thax-
ter, AMI that it was more than probable
that Merrick could shed some light on the
subject
Merrick no longer lived in oswego, and
Detective Welsh met with innumerabie
obstacles in trying to locate him. At last
his diIigent search was rewarded by in
formation that Merrlck was working at
the Cascades. Welsh was congratulating
himself upon the successful issue OF his
labors, but on the day he was to leave for
the Cascades the news reached Portland
that Merrick was accidently killed by fall
ing down an incline.
Miss Thaxter purposes returning home
tomorrow, feeling confident that Detec-
tive Welsh's statement is ample to con-
firm the non-existence of her father, thus
removing all obstacles in the way of her
getting her snug fortune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS At SAN JOSE.
Poor of the City Partdks of Fine Dinner
Supplied by the American
Volunteers.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 25.-Christma as
was generally observed in this city and
throughout the county to-day. From the
happy smile and contented look of the
people on the streets and the amount of
holiday business done by the merchants,
one would judge that this was a merrier
Christmas than for several years past. At
q number Of the churches special services
with fine musical programmes were rem
dered.
The poor of the city were looked after
and given fine Christmas dinner by the
American Volunteers in storeroom on
North First street. There was an abund-
ance OF turkey and accompanying dainties,
and about 700 enjoyed the feast.
At st. Patrick's Church exceptionally
fine Christmas services we're held, Cimo-
rosa's mass being rendered by the choir,
with Mrs. Hillman-Smith, soprano. as
sisted by Messrs. d 'Ablaing, W. e. Hig-
gins and r. Hunkins. Mrs. Smith sang
Noel" Rev. Dionysius Lane preached
the morning sermon. At tie IL O'Clock
mass the choir, composed of Miss Voltz,
soprano; Miss Birchler, contralto; Mr..
Rainey, tenor; Mr.. Lenzen, basso, rem