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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
FUSION IN ARKANSAS.
Democrats Get Five and PopuIists
Three Electors.

Little Rock, Ark, oct. H.-The state
central committee Of the peoples party has
announced in public address that fusion
agreement has been made by the populists
and democrats on the electoral ticket, by
which the populsts get three electors and
the democrats five.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

London, Oct 14-Omcials at the foreign
office discaim having any knowledge Of
States to force a passage through the
Dardeneles with the United States gun
boat Bancroft. 1t is stated that the Brit
ish fleet in the Mediterranean has not been
advised of such a movement, and cannot,
therefore, assist the American feet as
stated in the report.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
NOT TO FORCE THE DARDANELLEs.
Sensational Story About the BAN
croft UnfOunded.


Washington, Oct. 14.-The little dis
patch boat Bancroft of the United States
navy, now about due at Smyrna, has not
been ordered to force a passage through
the Dardanelles, with or without foreign
aid. This can be stated on the direct
authority of the President of the United
States. There is no doubt that the Ban
croft is going straight to Constantinope
just as fast as her steam can carry her, or
just as soon as Minister Terrell makes
a request upon Admiral Selfridge for her
services as a guard boat, or dispatch boat
in the same capacity as similar light
draught and lightarmored dispatch boats
are placed at the service of other friend
ly nations. But that any forcible passage
of the Dardanelles is in contemplation by
the United States, with or without Euro
pean support, can be set down as simply
an attempt to exaggerate the news orig
inally given in these dispatches.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Degree Of Honor officers.

Champion lodge, D. Of H., elected
these officers Wednesday: Mrs. j. W.
Monroe, c. Of H.; Mrs. C. E. Rice, L.
Of H.; Mrs. Krebbs, c. of c.; Miss
Beatrice Waring, recorder; W. P.
Gulick, financier; Mrs. Gulick, re-
ceiver; Olive Pitts, usher; Mrs. Fa-
vors, |. W.; J. W. Monroe, 0. W.;
Mrs. Belle Smith trustee; H.
B. Felty and S. Steelsmith, medical
examiners.
The Solomon D. of H. elected these
officers last night: Miss Alma Hop
kins, G. of H.; Mrs. Vanderbilt, L. OF
H.; Mrs. Hollingsworth, c. Of c.;
Mrs. A. Grogger, receiver; Miss
Jessie Sundahl, Fin; Miss Ida
McClesky, recorder; Miss Sadie Hop
kins, usher; Mrs. Heigle, O. w.;
Mark Baldwin, |. W.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
One Pension Case.

Rev. H. B. Vennum has received
word to report at St. Paul, Mimi, to
he reexamined in his pension case.
On May Il the pension commissioner
wrote Mr.. Vennum that his claim
had been rejected; on May 10 he
wrote Congressman Calderhead that
the claim had just come before the
board for final adjudication. The
mixed up manner of doing things
indicates that this administration
does not intend that any old soldier
shall get pension if it can help it.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
ABOUT PEOPLE.

B. W. Coggeshall was in from Gar,
field.
D. W. Howard is home from Cripple
Creek.
David Major, Of Carlton, was in
the city.
August Weber, Of Union, was in
the city.
P.F. Whitehair Of Chapman was in
the city on business.
Mitchell Bros, Of Carlton, were do
ing business in the city.
viii Cooper left for Wilsey to take
care Of his fathers cattle,
G. H. Smith, the popular Woodbine
grain man, was in the city.
Ex-Commissioner Henry Kandt, Of
Lyon township, spent the night in the
city.
R. P. March, Of the Ehrsam Ma
chine Co., Enterprise, was in the
city.
Edward Holt, one Of Enterprises
leading citizens, was REFLECTOR
caller.
Miss Della Coble left for Bonner
Springs where her parents are now
located.
Will Peck, brother OF the late
Judge Peck and former teacher in
the county, was up from Oklahoma.
William Schmidt and William
Timm, Of Liberty township, were do
ing business in the city today and
called on the REFLECTOR.
G. G. Reiber returned from a trip
to western Kansas. He says the hail
at Hill City Saturday night was ter
rifle. Monday men were hauling it in
by the wagon load and selling it on
the streets for ice.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
PoPuL1sT sCHEMERs,
High School Faculty Dragged Into
the Campaign Of the Reformers.

One Of the most unmanly and sense
less little tricks that has ever been
seen in the county came to light at
the meeting Of the county high school
board at Chapman last week. The
facts have just been made public and
the wonder is that the Pops on the
board did not pledge every member
Of the board to the utmost secrecy in
regard to their actions in the meeting.
The sessions chief business was to
approve the diplomas Of the graduate
ing class but G. F. Livingston had a
scheme. He announced that when
the teachers were elected at the June
meeting it was illegal because only
five members had voted and Supt.
Supt. Shirk voted as presiding, officer
to decide the tie. Hence he declared
that the teachers must be reelected.
At previous meeting two had
voted no; three voted aye, and Hotf-
man did not vote. Mr., Shirk thought
Hoffman had voted no and that there
was a tie. The intention had been to
block the business and the objection
was raised that the superintendent
had no vote except in case Of tie.
The board did not generally agree
but finally to make the matter certain
the election was repeated. An at
tempt was made to reduce Principal
S. M. Cooks salary but he refused to
agree, saying that after having been
elected at 81, 200 he did not propose
to have the figure changed. All went
as before until Peyton Carter's name
was reached. Mr.. Carter is a candi-
date for Pop nomination for superin-
tendent, Livingston is opposed to
him. He is not the gang candidate
just now and supported by G. B.
Hoffman, Mr.. Livingston had Carter
called before the board. Then he was
asked if he would agree to withdraw
from the race If he could be elected
as a teacher. He was surprised but
said he would make no agreement.
The nomination would be settled long
before the opening Of the school and
he proposed to stand by his rights.
The Republicans were becoming
weary of the political scheming by
this time and a Republican member
moved that Carter be reelected and he
was so elected, Livingston not voting.
Hoffman apparently was also dis
gusted with him and voted with the
The dragging Of politics into high
school matters was characteristic Of
Mr.. Livingston and the Pop gang
but it is deceiving no one. 1t is the
usual Pop ''reform" method.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Abilene Kent It's Word.

The normal institute training
school has over 100 pupils-Abilene
has met the promises made and Supt.
Shirk feels complimented. Any
parents whose children are not classi-
fled as they wish or whose children
are not doing the work desired and
will please notify the superintendent.
The normal has 10 in the institute
and review class.
A social will follow tomorrow
nights entertainment by Prof.
Atwater. Mr.. Atwater is one Of the
best readers ever heard here and
should have large audience No
charge for admission.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Children's Day at Johnson's.

Interesting Children's day exercises
were held at Johnson's school house
Sunday evening. Mrs. R. Middleton,
the superintendent, and the young
folks had arranged fine program Of
music and speeches. Supt. D. f.,
Shirk made an address; there was a
handsome floral arch and many pretty
selections. The school and the large
number Of friends present enjoyed it
greatly.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Wheat Not Flourishinp.

Reports from Dcklnson's wheat are
by no means fattering and it would
not be surprising il the end Of the
week shows an average Of less than
70 per cent Of that given a month
ago. Worms and grasshoppers are
doing much damage and are without
doubt going to lessen the yield. 1t
will be noted that the REELEcroR's
correspondents all report poor con-
ditions compared with that Of the
past few weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Saddoris Shelton,
Special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
DILLON, June 10.-Bert Sadorris
and Tina Shelton, two OF Dillon's
we'll known young people, were mar
ried Monday evening. The bride and
groom, accompanied by Henry Mosley
and Miss Kate Lededer, drove to Hope
where the ceremony was performed
by Rev. Webb. They will remain at
the groom's home for the present but
will begin housekeeping soon. Their
many friends extend congratulations
and best wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Board and Lodging.

Mrs. sibbald at the Continental
hotel has made an especially low rate
to suit the times for board and lodp-
ing. Clean, newly reftted rooms,
good table, choice accommodations.
Give the Continental call. You will
be pleased. S6-tf
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
FIVE HUNDRED ATTEND.
River Brethren Have Their Love
Feast at Belle Springs.

Special to the Reflector.
BELLE SPRINGS, June 1.-THE an
nual love feast OF the River Brethren
was held at the Belle Springs church
yesterday and today. During yester-
days session 8 Sapplicants were admit
ted to the church by rite Of baptism.
In the evening the ordinances Of the
Lords Supper and feet-washing were
observed. Fully 500 people were
present. Bishop Engle and Bishop
Samuel zook were the principal
speakers.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11

Sleeping in the open air is a grievous
and severely-punished offense in Eng
land. Two little girls, one five years
old, the other two, were brought before
o London police magistrate recently,
charged with sleeping out without vis-
ible means Of subsistence. He refused
to commit them and ordered them to be
let loose in the streets again, as their
parents had abandoned them.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
A Handsome Vehicle.

g. G. Sterl Is riding in one Of the
handsomest phaetons ever brought to
the city. 1t Is not only perfect in
workmanship but is Of beautiful de-
sign. 1t was made at Troy, Ohio, on
special order and sold by D. L.
Pisle, who Of course always sells the
very best.
This vehicle Is made OF seasoned
wood with the best workmanship and
trimmings and the painting is Of the
best and most artistic design. Mr..
Pisle makes specially Of drst-class
vehicles and his line Of buggies and
wagons is unexcelled in the county.
He not only has the best but his
prices are at the very bottom and
hence be is selling such large num-
Der Of vehicles. Purchasers know
that they will get exactly what they
bargain for and Of course they do.
You should see Mr.. Pisle for vehicles
Of every kiud,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Tho Doctor Was piagusted.

The negro, Simpkins, who cut his
throat with razor, was in front Of the
Doctors premises at the time. In fact,
he was right ON the doctors sidewalk,
which Is a nicely-paved and kept walk,
Of which the owner Is rather careful.
At the inquest the doctor described the
horrible sight when the negro slashed
his throat with the razor. "Then,"
said the doctor, II shouted TO him TO get
of the sidewalk"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
SANTA FE WAITING.
Abilene Will Soon Hear From Its
Jobbers' Rates Petition.

The petition for jobbers' rates for
Abilene is in the hands OF the railroad
commissioners. d. L. Pisle received
a letter this morning fromSthe board
which said that the Santa Fe has not
yet answered the complaint Of the
city but the board is informed that
the road will do so in a few days and
then prompt action will be taken on
the complaint. Abilene seems in a
fair way to secure some Of the relief
to which it is entitled and then the
merchants will have the council to
thank for the energetic action taken.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
STATISTICS MAY ERR.


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lie Faulty.
Figures may not lie, but on the basis
Of statistics may sometimes be very
faulty. Commenting OH this limitation
Of the statistician's science, Carroll D..
Wright points out that, In the matter
Of crime, the number Of sentences In
given state may vary with the legisla-
ton. Laws are constantly being passed,
Mr., Wright says, to raise moral delln--
quencies to the grade Of positive crimes,
and then, after a time, such laws may
be repealed, with the result Of vitiating
conclusions obtained by comparing
one year with another. This Is illus
trated by the record Of liquor legisla-
tion In connection with crimes. Pro-
hibitmy legislation seems uniformly to
Increase drunkenness, for the reason,
In large part, that It increases, II en-
forced, the number Of convictions. A
new class OF statistics Is called into ex-
istence. It Is to be noted also that, as
q rule, the authorities Of large cities
are opposed to prohibitary laws, deem
ing licenses more rational or expedient.
They are accordingly often led to en-
force prohibltory laws with extreme
rigor In order to make them odious and
secure their repeal. With a license law
they are lenicnt in making arrests Of
drunken persons. Thus It comes about
that statistics seem to prove prohibition
extremely prolific In crime, while IL
censes promote virtue. In any case,
errors enter the record by reason OF
want Of uniformity In methods In vari-
ous parts Of given state This want
Of uniformity at particular date Is ex-
ceeded by the variations between dif-
ferent dates. In recent years statistics
are better kept than formerly, with the
effect Of appearing to show an increase
Of crime. Butappearances are deceptive
In this case, Mr.. Wright thinks. In 1880
the number Of convicts in peDitentiaries
was 1888, or 100 to the million Of popu-
lation. In 1890 the number OF convlcts
was 45,233, or 722 to the million Of popu-
1ation
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Would Help in Harvest,

The city has number Of strangers
awaiting the opening Of harvest.
They say they have heard Of the big
crops Of central Kansas and are like
lots Of weary wanderers who are
headed in this direction ready to do
work in the fields. They are a little
early. Harvest will not commence
for week yet.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Advertised Letters.


The following is the list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abi-
lene postoflice for the week ending
June 10, 1896. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
Drury CJ Gamble Z
Garten Cester Mats0n Mrs CF
Mill Mrs J H t2 PitmanJ
Weller Mrs Ettle Wuerth Ell
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date
b. L. STRoTHER, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
Wheels Stopped Again.

Special to the Reflector.
ENTERPRISE, June 1o-Today was
the date for settling the machine shop
wages matter. 1t did not settle and
at noon the men stopped work. 1t is
hoped to arrange affairs soon.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
CHAPMAN THE WINNER.
Abilene Loses to tho Visitors BY
Six to Eight.

The Abilene baseball team does not
feel quite SO gay as it did. 1t lost
the game with Chapman Tues-
day which accounts for Its extreme
WEAKNESS. There was a good sized
crowd Of onlookers and the cheering
was something tremendous, both
sides having many admirers present.
The teams lined up thus:
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
New Bridge in Liberty.

The county commissioners let the
contract for a new 5O-foot span bridge
across Carry creek between sections
2 and 8 in Liberty township, to be
completed by Sept. 10,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11

Veunum, daughter Of Rev. H. B
Vennum, was graduated at Chapman
last night. She has been one OF the
brightest members Of the class Of '96,
-Thos. Mustard Of Cheever was iu
town. His house was struck by
lightning Friday and the electric cur
rent made pretty near complete
circle Of the premises. No one was
hurt.
The REFLECTOR has some instruc-
tive and handsome reading matter
concerning the beautiful Utah valley
and the favorite mountain summer
trips that may be had on application
to this office.
e. W. Mueller, president Of the
Wesleyan college at Salina, Method
dist in denomination, has resigned.
Cause: Finances behind and salaries
unpaid. Boom time colleges are all
in hard luck.
-Supt. D. F. Shirk today received
a handsome diploma and medal
awarded the Dickinson county schools
for exhibits at the Worlds Fair.
They are shown at the county super
intendent's office.
The latest flood relief theory is
that Mud creeks course might be
Strengthened by ditch across the big
loop north Of the driving palk, start
ing at South Fourth and Vine. 1t
would no doubt help greatly.
Junction City pays Supt. Ken
drick $500 a year; the principals,
one Of whom is J. N. Engle, formerly
Of Dickinson, $50; one high school
assistant $75, one $65, two $55; two
primary teachers $50; others $45.
-Salina pays its teachers next
year: Superintendent 1880; high
school principal $500; assistant $40
month; one principal $65, one $50,
two $55; one teacher s55; one teach
er $65, one $50, fourteen $45, two $40.
Milwaukee binder repairs at Hodge
Bros.
-Salina Republican,; Abilene citi-
zens are making a move to rid them
selves Of the expensive Bell telephone
system. They are arranging for the
Harrison system, which has brought
cheaper rents and much satisfaction
to their Salina patrons.
The Gospel Union deserves credit
II it succeeds at San Pedro. A place
where the Catholics and Methodists
had to give up offers few inducements
TO anybody else. Where the missions
If those churches fail it may be con-
,idered that there is little use trying.
The Millenial Kingdom enthus-
asts have started paper called
The Tribes W. A. Redding Of
Navarro is one of the editors and
writes the Introductory article. 1t
proposes to settle a lot Of important
questions Of more or less interest to
human race.
Some people are careless with
heir children. Two months ago a
OF Of Russians left Herington for New
Mexico and on the waya 5 year old
,irl dropped out Of the car window.
'he was not missed until the party
4rrived. The dead body was found
o miles east beside the track.
A case OF exceeding susceptibility
o religious excitement is reported
rom Moonlight. A man very much
with religious zeal attack
d one or two farmers fercely this
saying he was ordered to
onvert them. He was overpowered
nd it is thought that he will recover.
Prof. J. W. Hullinger, who last !
ear was principal Of the Junction
,ity high school, has been elected to
AXE charge Of the language work in
,
he Kansas City, Kas., high school
With two or three assistants. His
alary will be 1925 month. Prof.
lullinger graduates from the State
University this week with degree Of
faster of Arts.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
For Sale.

A l2 foot Crayer header good as
new, will sell cheap for cash or will
trade for cattle, address or call on
John Johnston, Dillon, Kas. 4O-2
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
RECENT R1rII,T1o1s,

- =. - =
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Bell,
adaughter.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Habaker, daughter.
The Republican central COM
mittee will meet June 20.
Second hand binders and headers at
Hodge Bros.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. H, W.
Kirby Of Industry, a son.
The Santa Fe is using 900 cars o!
dirt to fill in the washouts near Solo
mon.
-Janitor Brown is keeping the
court house lawn as pretty as
picture.
-Chas. Baney and Miss Del Burk
Of Herington were married in Denver
last week.
E. Bergstressar. dentist. 500
Michael Kandt, father Of Charles
Kandt Of Lyon township, died Thurs
day, aged 81.
The Populist State Editorial as
sociation will hold its next quarterly
meeting in Abilene Aug. 8.
The class Of '96 presented the
county high school with a handsome
portrait Of President Garfield.
Milwaukee binders at Hodge Bros.
The court house lawn evergreens
have been trimmed into handsome
shape and are prettier than ever.
Robert Mcintyre, the poet and
lecturer, at the Lutheran church
Monday evening. Don't forget it.
Bertha Jones Of Industry was
bitten BY rattlesnake this week but
is improving and it thought will re-
cover.
Marriage licenses: VIM. Rohloff
and Anna Lawrenz, Of Woodbine; A.
F. Saddoris and Tina E. Shelton, Of
Dillon.
Miss Nellie Holt Of Enterprise,
aged 2S, was found insane in probate
court today and will be taken to the
asylum.
&C. A. Kubach has.returned from
Texas to Missouri and is selling Peer
less fence machines at Shelbina, in
the latter state.
Judge Nicholson was in st. Louis
and saw the cyclone. He says it was
not a circumstance to the political
cyclone Of 1891.
The jail prisoners struck this
morning and refused to break stone.
Sheriff Robson will deal with them
when he returns.
Topeka has fined a jointist.
That's all right. We understand
what that means. Topeka need not
get stuck up over it.
&C. B. Hoffman speaks on
"Freight Rates to the Gulf Ports" at
Kansas City this week before the
Millers' association.
Walter Kern brought in from
northern Kansas handsome span Of
horses for Charlie Kubach's big
rancho. They are beauties.
j. r. Burton will be one of the
leading speakers at big Republican
rally at Wichita next Monday, max
ing the principal speech of the even
ing.
Do not buy binder until you have
seen the Milwaukee at Hodge Bros.
County Surveyor Romig today
completed the plans for the new
walks and curbing around the city
hall. A force Of men is at work on
the repairs.
--Chas. Holt has had his barber
shop repapered making it one of the
cleanest and brightest rooms in
town. 1t now more than ever
model Of neatne ess.
The Ladies Aid society Of the
Lutheran church will meet with Mrs.
Goldhorn at her home on South West
Fourth street Thursday afternoon.
All are requested to be present.
u. H. Niesley has been appointed
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11
CENYRAt COLLEGE.
PRESIDENT ], A, WELLER RE.
SIGNS HIS OFFICE.
Academic Class Is Graduated With
Interesting Exercises Six Young
People Receive Diplomas for Faith.
full Work.
Special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
ENTERPRISE, June 1.-THE COM
mencement exercises Of Central col.
lege were held last evening, large
audience being present to listen to the
orations Of the academic class.
President Weller has resigned the
the presidency Of the college in order
to work in eastern states. He has
held the position for five years and
was to have remained two more.
The graduates with their orations
were:
Political Aspect Of Socialism" ..........
........................... Louvie M. Halbert
Evils OF immigration" ...... Ira W. Mccall
Value Of Character" ... Harry G, Peterson
Josephine" ....,........".AltaA A. Philbrick
our Navy" y"...................JO John L. R0dda
blessings Of Industry" Charles H. Stuver
President Weller presented the d.
plomas and there was good music.
After the program Mr.. Weller enter
tanned the graduates, alumni and
trustees at banquet in the basement
of the college.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11

Frank Hansford Of Enterprise was
umpire. The game was not remark
able for good playing on either side,
being much inferior to that Of May
SOth. Abilene did wild throwing .
enough to lose dozen games and
chapman's batting was exceedingly
weak. Catcher Brandt of,Junction /.
City was lamed and had hard work {
during the latter part Of the game.
staata made the star play, sending +
the ball over tho eienoe intthe third.
A block ball in the ninth caused some
dispute but Umpire Hansford finally
settled the matter fairly. Abilene,
however, lost a run that should have b
been counted to its credit. Score:
Chapman 8; Abilene 6.
Two games with Marion are arr,
ranged for next Tuesday and Wednes-
day afternoons at the park.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11

THE property o. the Salvation Army
In this country Is valued at something
more than 100000.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-06-11

For Sale, good second hand head
er, by j. +. Jones, Manchester, Kas.