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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
SCHEME DIDN'T WORK.
Prisoner Lewis Escapes From the
County Jail.


Thursday night when Under Sheriff
Lemaster carried supper into the Jail
for Eugene Lewis, the young colored
lad in hook for petty larceny, occurr-
ed one Of those mysterious escapes
one often reads about in detective
stories but seldom experiences. The
officers upon entering the jail which
was dark asked the prisoner where he
was. He replied that he was in the
cell, having'been given the freedom
Of the corridors during the day. The
officer then passed around on one side
Of the cell to lock the door, the pris-
oner lodged the other way and pass
ed out into the sheriff's residence,
secreting himself in some portiers.
Later Lemaster thought he heard the
front door open and close and upon
investigating caught glimpse Of the
fast flying prisoner. Pursuit was in
Simultaneous and capture was effected
on Fourth after a hot chase.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
VICTORY WAS ABILENE's.
One Walkaway for the Abilene High
School Eleven.

The football game Friday after
noon between the Junction City and
Abilene high school elevens was wit
messed by small crowd. The Abb
lene boys had an easy victory and
simply walked over their opponents
While the weight was not so much in
their favor they showed better train
ing and did some excellent team
work. Schopp made a strong full
back and there was some lirstclass
work done by the tackles. In the
first half Abilene made two goals and
in the second q touchdown and safety.
Score IS to 0 for Abilene. No one
was injured and even the bruises were
fewer than usual. functions eleven
made an excellent impression and
each member conducted himself as 0
gentleman. Geo. Rockwell, Jr., Of
Junction, was referee; Thos. Bishop,
time keeper. G. H. Pattlson wal
umpire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Bill Due in 1851.

Capt. Geo. X. Spencer, U. s. A., re-
tired, a resident Of Lansing, but for
sometime a resident Of this city, was
yesterday placed in receipt of check
for $l4.25 from the adjutant general
of the state Of Iowa, the value Of a
gray uniform purchased BY the cap.
tain when be entered the service Of
company B, second Iowa Infantry, in
1861, says the Leavenworth Standard.
The captain had forgotten all about
the claim due him until he observed
notice in the papers about similar
claim being allowed. He at once
wrote the Iowa military authorities
and the money was sent by the next
mail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
CALL AND SEE US BEFORE BUYING
YOUR PRESENTS.
Suffers JeWe|ry Store,
Cor second and Cedar Sts., Abilene.

Lincoln school. Her school room is a
pattern Of cleanliness and for accuracy
and neatness, her methods can hardly
be excelled. Her work in every
respect shows excellent training.
The marching and singing Of sixty
little ones is Justly the pride Of
teachers and patrons. Miss Beck is
is ably assisted by her younger sister
Miss Katie who is also an efficient
teacher as well as an artist in music
and drawing.
Mr.. Herr is an energetic and pro-
gressive teacher and under his charge
the grammar grades of this school
are receiving thorough instruction.
A home like room with lace curtains,
vases for flowers, and carpeted alsles
the r suit of special effort on the
eacher's part-cannot help but be ant
incentive to neat habits and good
work on the part of the pupils. A
well selected library furnishes the
pupils Of the grammar grade with all
the necessary information in history,
biography, travel, etc.
Two great essentials, necessary in
any avocation, system and order, pre-
vail throughout the Lincoln school to
the utmost extent.
Much credit is due DR.. H. M. Alex
ander, the principal officer of the dis
trict. for the progress Of the school.
The DR.. realizes the value Of educa-
ton, and with untiring efforts urges
parents to send their children legu-
larly, and to avail themselves Of the
advantages which this school affords
This district has adopted the plan
Of furnishing books for the school,
and find it an aid to advancement.
MARY ENGLE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
BAND BOYS BENEFIT.
Concert Was a Work Of Art on tho
Bands Part,

The audience at the band concert
Thursday was not large but those
present enjoyed the evening thor
oughly. The band boys had worked
hard and the program prepared was
an excellent one. 1t opened with two
selections by the band, followed by an
accordion solo by Il. Suffer. The
mandolin club played; Mrs. Hewett,
Mrs. Mead Misses Ketchersid and
Atkinson gave a quartette; Mrs.
Stambaugh sang a solo; Arthur
Young played a flute solo; Mrs. Hew-
EFT sang and G. R. Pleiser gave
clarionet solo. Every selection was
applauded heartily. A farce comedy
entitled Jones Troubles concluded
the evening, The actors were; +.
G. Lemaster, Henry Giles, Sherwood
Strother, James G. Mccoy, Claude
Williams, VIM. McInerney. Wesley
Smith, Walter Nelson. The boys did
very well and provoked much laugh
ter by the comical situations. Frank
Lemaster had the leading part as
"Bill Jones" and played his part in
manner hardly expected Of an ANA
teur. The proceeds Of the entertain
ment were about $40.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
DOWN ON BRYAN.
Cranston's Supporters Don't Like the
Bov Orator.

The candidacy Of B. c. Cranstor
which it was feared would be hurt by
the endorsement which Ed Murphy
had from Bryan may, as it turns OUT
be helped instead. The aforesaid
letter has stirred up a hornets nest.
Several Of the Popocratic politicians
Of note in the state are very angry
over the matter and will insist on
Governor-elect Leedy turning Murphy
down for no other reason. They
claim it is an attempt on Bryan's part
to dictate in state politics, something
that has never before been attempted
by presidential nominee, and they
want the governor-elect to serve
notice on Bryan that the people OF
Kansas can run their own state affairs
and need no assistance from Nebras-
kan. Judge Lowe, the present rail-
road commissioner, and candidate for
reappointment, is about the maddest
man in the state over Bryan's at
tempted dictatorship. a never
heard Of so much gall" said he, "and
| believe it is the only time on record
where presidential nominee erdid
such thing. Governor-elect Leedy
should totally ignore Bryan's recon-
mendation by refusing to appoint any
man who has it. thought Bryan
was a predetermined man than
that" The Topeka papers don't say
much about Cranston's candidacy
but he is making progress just the
same.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Husksd His Corn.

Thursday Nicholas Ruse Of Hayes
township was given surprise that
testified to the warm hearts that
beat inside Kansas breasts. For
sometime he has been suffering with
a cancer on his left hand, incapacitat-
ing him for work. His corn crop was
not gathered and work was behind.
About 40 ~neighbors with "a teams
called on him and went at gathering
the grain, husking 20 acres clean,
while the women provided a bounti-
full lunch for all at the house. 1t was
hard to tell who was happiest, the
recipient or givers Of the kindness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
INDUSTRIAL PROMOTER COMING
Santa Fe's New Man Will Soon Visit
Abilene.

j. A. Davis, the industrial commits
sioner Of the Santa Fe, Is visiting Kan
sas towns and will be in Abilene In a
few days. Those who want to estab'
lish new industries should arrange to
see him. He says that he finds oil
over the State an interest in indus
trial enterprises. He says that when
the capitalists Of the country became
aware Of this activity there would BIO
no trouble to get money for anything
that the people are willing to work
for. Mr.. Davis believes that there is
to be great awakening in all lines Of
business and he is endeavoring to
bring capital seeking investment and
enterprises seeking capital together'
Mr.. Davis formerly had an office in
Wall street and II any Populist wants
to see a genuine Wall street nah
one Of the kind they were going to
hang last summer according to their
banners-Mr. Davis will furnish them
an excellent example. He is careful
conservative business man and II Abb
ilene meets Mr.. Davis half way the
result will unquestionably be gratify
ing to the town and to the Santa fe,
which is benefited when towns along
tho lina uroW
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
DICKINSON GIRL ABROAD.
How Schools Are Run in the Key
stone State.
To the Editor of the Reflector.

To the Editor Of the Reflector.
MARIETTA, Pa, Dec. 4.-1nforma-
ton, however limited, in regard to
school work in Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, may be Of interest to
some Of your readers. The school
system here differs materially from
that Of Kansas. While their methods
NAV be better for this country we
fear in some respects they would be
too slow for Kansas. For instance,
teachers meetings are not common
here except one week in November
when teachers Institutes are held in
each county. At these meetings not
only are all the teachers expected but
are obliged to attend. Reading cir
cles and teachers conventions are
evidently not considered necessary.
The old time custom Of spelling bees,
however, is still in operation. They
are of an interesting and instructive
nature. Prizes are awarded to the
best spoilers and as a rule small adj
mission fee is charged, the proceeds
being used for the benefit Of the
school. Here there are six school di-
rectors to each township. While they
are all expected to visit the schools in
the township and to confer upon mat
ters Of Importance, yet there in most
cases but one officer to each district
who is expected to attend to the gen.
e.al welfare Of the school. The
teachers, generally, are educated for
their work at the Millersville State
Normal, no doubt one Of the leading
institutions in the country. Indeed,
we imagine teacher who has not
gone school at Millersville would
stand little chance of getting a school
here. 1t is commendable and fea-
ture OF conservatism to be admired
that graduate Of Millersville or any
other normal school are simply "Mr. y
and not prof" as in our more pro-
gressive (9 West. Not being familiar
with the schools in general we shall
speak particularly Of one which we
consider a model school in many re-
spects, namely, the Lincoln primary
and grammar school of West Marietta
The teachers are Stetman Herr, prin.
cipal, and the Misses Beck, primary
teachers, all graduates Of Millersville
The elder Miss Beck-or Miss Laura
AS she is called by pupils ant
patrons, is making what may be con
sidered remarkable record, 'thil
being her twentieth term in thu
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
tiers. This medicine does not stimu-
late and contains no whiskey nor
other intoxlcant, but acts as tonic
and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to organs, thereby
aiding Nature in the performance Of
the functions. Electric Bitters is ar
excellent appetizer and aids digestion
Old people find it is just exactly wha'
they need. Price fifty cents per bot
tie at j. NJ. Gleissner's drugstore.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
DO NOT AGREE.
Remarkable Discrepancies in Populist
Statements.


The Pop papers that are worrying
about Republican election expenses
might prcftably examine the sworn
statements Of their own party which
present some Of the most extraordin-
airy discrepancies ever put on paper.
For instance W. D. Nichols, secretary
o! the Populist committee, makes oath
that D. F. Irwin contributed $40; En-
win swears he gave $S5. Nichols
says Kane gave $40, Kane says $S5'
Nichols says Humbargar gave $50,
Humbargar says $S5. Nichols
lunches $l5 as "small sums contrib
uted by different persons, but Mahan
swears he alone gave SIS. Blake
gave s. and Seaman 81, none OF these
being mentioned. The Democratic
committeeman, B. l.. Strother,
says Mahan gave $40, Mahan swears
he gave SIS, The two committees
say they received IS and ~ from
Vickers, Vickers swears he contribute
ed Sc. Perhaps this is new kind Of
arithmetic but is mighty queer any
how for Performers.
]. R. Vickers finally concluded to
file bis statement on Dec. II, a week
too late. He says he spent 1880,
which was very cheap for the adver-
tising he got out Of it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Burglars at Woodbine.

The hardware store Of j. W. Gillett
at Woodbine was broken into Thurs
day night, the depredators entering
through the rear door. The money
drawer was robbed Of about IS and
everything was cleared away from
the safe as il preparations had been
made to blow it open but nothing Of
the kind was done, the robbers per-
haps being frightened away. No trace
of them has been found.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Ex-Treasurer Dick Free.

Ex.Treasurer Dick, Of Ellsworth,
went home this afternoon, having
been pardoned by Gov. Morrill,. He
embezzled about $4,000 OF county
funds two years ago and was sent to
the pen. One Of his two sons died
soon after and the other was killed
in railway accident at Junction City
yesterday, dying last night. His wife
Is nearly insane and the governor
FASTENED his pardon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Piles Piles Itching Piles.

SYMPToMs-Moisture intense itch
ing and singing; most at night;
worse by scratching II allowed to
continue tumors form. which often
bleen and ulcerate, becoming very
sore. SwAyNE's OINTMENT stops the
itching and bleeding, heals ulcera-
ton, and in most cases removes the
tumors. At druggists, or by mail,
for 30 cents. DR.. Swayne 4 Son.
Philadelphia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Union Pacific Special Rates.

Annual meeting State Teachers As
ISOLATION at Topeka, rate Of one fare
for round trip, on sale Dec. 2Sth and
goth, limited for return to Jan. 4th,
1897.
Holiday rates to any point within
200 miles, at rate Of one and one-third
fare for round trip, on sale Dec. "a,
%, 81 and Jan. |, return limit Jan. 4,
1897 M. b. FULTON, Agt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Newbern Surprise Party.

A surprise party was given to
Morris Il. Horner who is here from
Lanark, Ills, visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Horner, Wednesday
evening, Dec. 9. 1t was his birthday
anniversary and all had jolly time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
We Must Reprint This.

Concordia Daylight; 1t is a real
pleasure to read such paper as the
ABILENE REFLECTOR. 1t Is well
printed and ably edited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, -


Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is the the senior partner Of the
firm Of +. j. Cheney 4 Co., doing
business in the city ofToledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum Of one hundred
dollars for each and every case Of
catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence this 9th day Of Deem
Der, A. D. 1886.
A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL I Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern.
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
Mammalian

For sprains, bruises, old sores, ETC..
where powerful liniment is neces-
sary you will find Beggs' Tropical
Oil will penetrate to the seat Of the
disease and relieve at once. Try il
and be convinced. Sold by all drug.
let's
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
BARGAINS
~ .
SHOES

Just Received-Large line Women's, Mems
and Children's Sample Shoes.
Sample Shoes are always the Best Of the
Goods they represent as they are
generally made especially
for Samples.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Rheumatism is a foe which gives no
quarter. 1t torments its victims day
and night. Hoods Sarsaparilla puri-
fies the blood and cures the aches and
pains Of rheumatism.
Hoods Pill are the family cathartic
and liver medicine. Gentle, reliable,
sure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
SILVER:

Watches, Chains, Fancy Ar
ticles, Toilet Articles, Trays,
Tableware, Spoons, Knives,
Forks, Casters, Everything
in Modern Novelties, Sterl-
ing Silver is very fashion
able now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
They Defed Fate.

Mrs. Joseph Spangler gave a din
ner party today as surprise on her
husband. A delightful time was
spent.
There were 10 gentlemen at the
table and there were 10 courses in the
delicious dinner. Mrs. W. II. Ander-
son assisted the hostess in serving.
Those present were: Messrs Dewey.
Gleissner, Gulick, Blayney, Felty,
Able, G. C. Anderson, W. H. Ander-
son, Warfeld, Guflin, Bearce, Hum.
bargar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

We bought these Shoes at Ia and 1-3 off
and will sell them at prices merchants pay
for same goods. This will be saving to you
OF IS to 35 per cent. something worth con-
sidering these pinohing times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Watches, Chains, Rings,
Charms, Earrings, Breast
pins, etc., from inexpensive
articles to the very finest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Get something that has value
to it, that will not wear out.
We can show you
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Our stock includes also,
Handsome Clocks that all
will admire.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31
CHEZ sELTIoE SAD.
His Indians Dying From Exposure
While Drunk.

His Indians Dying From Exposure
While Drunk.
Andrew Seltice, in company with
Peter Wildshoe, paid visit to the
Tekoa Times the other day to call
attention to the amount of liquor
that is being consumed by his
people. During the past year three
Coeur d'Alene Indians have died
from exposure while under the in
nuence Of liquor. One Indian boy
16 years old died from the effects
Of whiskey on the reservation on
the 4th day Of January of this
year.
Chief Seltice says that he has
grown old and that in his declining
years be wants to do good. and
help his people to do good, and it
grieves him to see his race becom-
ing the victims Of whiskey and
strong drink. He fears that il
some stringent efforts are not made
to keep his people from getting hold
intoxicating liquors, the Occur
d'Alenes will soon have succumbed
TO the inevitable.
He has sent the following notice
10 city marshals of Eastern Wash
ington
|, Andrew Sel.ice, first chief, and
Peter Wildshoe, second chief, of the
Occur d'Alene tribe Of Indians, ask
favor Of all city maEshals Of East
ern Washington, commencing with
Tekoa. to arrest and imprison, for
time sufficient for punishment, any
Occur d'Alenes found intoxicated
in your districts. Chief Seltice and
Chief Wildshoe do sincerely ask
The said marshal and any peace Of.
| ficers Of Eastern Washington to co
operate with them in their effort to
stop the Indians from getting whis-
key. They further request saloon
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31
nAIas. Poor Yorick =,

j. w. Howton called upon us to-
day carrying over his shoulder q
gunny-sack, in which were the
skull and complete set of bones of
an Indian in a perfect state Of pre-
servation, says the Walla Walla
Statesman. Mr.. llowton unearth-
ed this skeleton and another larger
one on the farm of his brother Joel,
who lives four miles this side Of
Milton on the lower road. The
skeletons were found 7 feet below
the surface in a sitting position,
facing the east.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31
a suItry Obituary

It wasn't a Missouri editor, but a
Missouri printers devil who was
going through bis first experience
making up forms. The paper was
late and the boy got his galleys
mixed. The first part Of an obitu-
ary Of an impecunious citizen had
been dumped in the forms and the
next handful Of type came from a
galley describing recent fire. 1t
read like this: THE pail bearers
lowered the body to the grave, and
as it was consigned to the flames
there were few, If any, regrets, for
the old wreck had been an eyesore
to the town for years. OF course
there were individual loss, but that
was fully covered by insurance
The widow thinks the editor
wrote the obituary that way be-
cause the late lamented partner Of
her joys and sorrows owed him five
years subscription. -Vermillion
Freeman.
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Awarded Gold Medal Mdwinser Fair. San Francisco.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31
ca ExnInsion

When S. II selling, i cousin Of
Mrs. Julius Loyy. struck q match
to light the gas in a Jewish syna-
gogue in San Francisco. a few days
ago, an explosion occurred that bad-
ly injured him and seriously dam
aged the building. The cause Of
the explosion is thought to have
been the accumulation of gas in
the church.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31
y r EG ULATO n 4

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That dull, heavy feeling is due to a
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refreshes and strengthens.
Every package has the Red Y
stamp on the wrapper. j. H.
Zeilip Sc Co., Philadelphia.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31
Mistook His Father for Deer

At Brownsville Friday afternoon
Sanford Cochran and his seventeen
year old son, Bert, were out trap
ping near Horse Rock Point, in the
vicinity Of John Morgan's mill,
when Bert shot his father, mistak
ing him for a deer. He lived two
hours. lie leaves n wife and four
children.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31

keepers and bartenders to carefully
guard against selling whiskey to
white men who are liable in any
way to give the same to indians,
[Signed]
ANDREW SELTIcE
First Chief
PETER WILDsHoE,
Second Chief.
By Philip Wildshoe, Interpreter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-31

great products Of the states that
are located in what is known as the
semi-arid region,
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NOT ONE DAY CAN BE FOUND

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DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded Gold Medal Midwnisr Fair. San Francisco.