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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-04-28

To me it's first allurement is the
social economy of time, strength and
carriage travel it would afford. en-
Joy calling but l realize that l must
drive two miles for every five calls
make. forty miles for every one hun
dred cards l leave! We could follow
the precedent of club calls established
by a western society leader, which ad-
mitted only club obligations. This
presupposes that everybody belongs tc
the club. 1t implies monthly tea
with a group of hostesses, varying from
month to month. 1t means dengnt-
full occasion where you meet every clut
member. and when you call on the most
esses and on all the others present
All formal calling is done away with
Whether you stir from your cool veran,
da to attend the tea or not, 1t woulo
be counted to you for social righteous
ness. Just the same; any loss would Dc
all your own. Doesn't this strike yot
as an improvement on our present So
cial exactions?
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-04-28

What an opening there is for Wo-
mans Association! Why do we not
have an institutional affair with its
headquarters, Associated Charities,
Employment Bureau, reading room,
lecture classes, committees, days and
privileges? Race and class distinc-
lions, religious or political cliques must
be left outside its doors, which would
be wide enough to include any woman
who would join this commonwealth OF
charities building. 1t must open its
ranks to all women who recognize in
themselves the home makers and
housekeepers of their broader home OF
the city and the country, no less than
/, of their own families. Its member
Ship should run into the hundreds, with
a list of four score classed as active y
Surely our earthly paradise can provide
a hundred charming and energetic wo-
men who could unite for social, SAM
tary, civic, philanthropic and educa-
tional purposes!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23

KEPT A SECRET WE'LL.
A Wedding Last October Is Now
Announced.

Talk about keeping secrets, twt
Abilene young people have done it
They were Alya V. Mutt and Miss
Blanche Jette, operator at the Union
Pacific, and the interesting fact that
they kept from the public was theil
marriage. The ceremony took place
Oct. 80, 1895, in Independence, Mo-,
and was performed by Reu. A. D.
Madeira, pastor Of the First Presby.
terrain church, at the parsonage. II
has been kept quiet until the present
The young people at first intended to
keep it secret but short time but
as the days went on they allowed
people to regard them as lovers
rather than as husband and wife.
The congratulations and good wishes
due nearly three months ago are now
being showered upon them and they
receive them smilingly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mutt leave Abilene
next week to reside at Granville,
first station on the Union Pacific east
Of Topeka, where Mr. Mutt will be
station agent and his wife operator
The present operator at Granville
will take Mrs. Nuts place here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
Well, Well, What a Well,

Woodbine is having an exciting time
over a well. Mr.. Sturmer dug well
for Mr.. Lawrenz and there has been a
dispute over the matter until the
whole surrounding countryis more or
less interested in the affair. 1t was
taken before the justice and large
crowd was present. Both parties
brought forward their sides of the
question but on account Of the COM
plication Of the case the Justice asked
his privilege Of Withholding his deci-
sion until the fourth day. He then
decided in favor of Mr.. Sturmer. The
case has been appealed and will be
brought to Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
ABOUT PEOPLE.

J. X. Van Norstrand, one Of Enter
prise's leading Republicans, was an
Abilene visitor.
Paul Schlegel was one Of the bright
young farmers Of Donegal who was
doing business in the county seat and
called on the REFLECTOR.
Mrs. W. F. Hammond and little
daughter, Esther, Of Manchester,
came down for a weeks visit with
her mother, Mrs. Will Hadden.
Clarence and I. A. Taylor, two Of
east Dickinson's prominent farmers,
were in the city. They report the
new cheese factory as progressing and
promising abundant success.
DR.. A. Lewis and wife Of Willow
dale who short time ago started for
an extended trip southwark have re-
turned home after spending three
weeks in Galveston. 1t rained all the
time nearly and they were glad to get
back.
G. G. Shaler and family left for
Lawrence where they will reside. Mr.
Shaler has taken position as
travelling salesman for the state Of
Missouri for drug house, The
many Abilene friends Of family wish
them much prosperity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
BoNACCoRD.

I. j. Wilson has shipped his hogs
G. Stein of Gypsum City was visit
ing friends here last Sunday.
The G. Z. social held at Henry
Emig's on last Friday evening wa'
well attended.
Another spelling school will be hello
at Harmony soon.
Harry Hosie is dangerously i'll.
Miss Aida Harshman has beer
visiting friends at Chapman.
Fred Koeing spent Sunday at Solo
mon.
The entertainment given by th'
home talent OF Carlton at Holland OF
Saturday evening was well attended
about IS being cleared.
John Miller was doing business a
Talmage last week.
The Southwest Teachers institute
will be held at sunnysidc next satur
day. A number from here will at
tend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
NEW ROAD IEv1Es.
Commissioner Will Make Levies In
stead Of Township Boards.

The county commissioners con-
tinue in regular session. Friday after
noon they spent injecting the poor
farm and its condition.
The following resolution was
adopted concerning road leyies for
the county which have heretofore
been made by township boards:
Resolved, That we hereafter levy a
road tax instead Of leaving the matter
to the township boards, the first tax
under said rule to be levied on
the tax roll Of 1896 including all
property, real and personal.
1t is thought that more equitable
and satisfactory results can thus be
obtained.
A new method Of caring for the
poor Of Abilene was also adopted.
Heretofore the applications for aid
have been laid before the board or
when it was not in session have gone
to the county clerk, necessitating de-
lay. The resolution Isl
WHEREAS, it appearing that the
manner in which the poor Of Abilene
are supplied has become a nuisance,
Resolved, That an overseer be
appointed who shall make all pur-
chases for the county in this depart
ment.
D. Matteson was appointed as such
overseer.
The chairs and two chandeliers in
the court room belonging to the G. A.
R. we're purchased for $25.
Official bonds of R. j. Gump, Of
Wheatland, and Lee Stage, Ridge,
were approved.
R. A. Brown was re-employed at
the old salary as night watch and jan
tier at the court house.
E. 4. Hazlett was employed for
another year as county physician.
H. M. Ambrose of Enterprise and
L. H. Wishard of Solomon were made
associate examiners for the coming
year.
The board Of county commissioners
took a recess today until Jan. %.
The board met Wednesday at Her.
ington to confer with the Marion
commissioners in regard to the cree
ton Of a bridge on the county line
over Lyons creek. They are pur-
suing their duties at the county seat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
CHEEvER.

William Nye of Pennsylvania il
visiting his sisters, Mrs. ABB
Brubaker and Mrs. Noah L. Zook.
Paul Bryson was up from Chapman
over Sunday.
H. J. Frey, Andrew Young and G
G. Cress attended the Teachers asso
citation in Abilene last Saturday.
Another series of prayer ant
preaching services is being con
Quoted in Manchester by the Presby
terrain minister, Rev. Mckay.
G. c. stakeholder is unusually
happy since last Friday evening
when a big bright-eyed baby came tt
bless his home.
Daniel Lukenbaugh had the mis-
fortune to have his smoke hous'
burned this week. 1t contained
nice lot Of cured meat and the loss il
considerable. His farm hous barely
escaped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23

ENTERPRISE.

II. Halbert, Of Clay Center, is a
guest Of W. Slemmer.
Mr., Gull, Of Concordia, was in thu
city Friday.
A birthday party was held in honol
Of Miss Lille Dobs Monday evening
Rev. Jackson has just finished |
series Of meetings at the English M
\. church.
A party was held at the home 0
Mrs. Seider Monday evening,
Mr.. Chrysler left Wednesday fol
Axtcl, Ncb., to be in attendance Of
family reunion at that place.
Tariff was the theme for discus
sion AT the Practical Progress clu|
Saturday evening
Miss Josephine Hilty departed las
week for Chicago in which place sh
will continue voice culture,
A red hot debate on "Womal
Suffrage" is booked for the Clceronia
Debating club Friday evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
HOPE

The store Of j. W. Bradshaw Il Son
was broken into Monday night.
About 50 cents in pennies which was
in the drawer was taken. The en-
trance was made by taking panel
out OF the door in the rear end OF the
store. Someone will be caught one
Of these days as this business can't go
on always.
Revival meetings are being held in
the NJ. L. church this week. They
will continue for few weeks at least.
The plaster mill resumed work
this week.
Miss Agnes and Master Milton Jor'
den were down from Abilene Saturday
night to attend the leap year party
at James Donely's.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Donely gave .
leap year party to the young folks o
Hope last Saturday evening
A spelling school was held at Maple
Grove last Friday night. Harold Peel
was the best speller.
Ira Eichelberger has taken a posi-
| ton in the Western News office.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +. Tonkil
; Monday morning, girl.
Rumor says another livery stab
will be started in Hope soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Sirris returne
this morning from their bridal trip.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
WooDBINE.

Presiding Elder Underwood occu-
pied the pulpit in the NJ r. church
Sunday evening Rey. Sexton assist
ed in the communion service after the
sermon. Monday morning a business
meeting Of the members was held
j. W. Gillett is having a well dug
at his residence.
D. W. Pierce spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. Weaver is visiting at the home
Of his uncle, Jacob Gugler.
S, l.. Book was driving new horse
Sunday.
A. l.. Janicke expects to move to
Arkansas soon.
Mrs. G. G. Gillett has been enjoy
ing visit from her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Baumbaugh Of
Moonlight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
NEWS NOTES.

Al Fores,bnrv. Tex, Ed Stewart
wont 10 me home Of his father-in.law
nnd eho, his wife dead because she re-
fused to live with him. lie then shot
his iatber.in-law and blew his own
brains ont
The legislature Of Iowa proceeded To
the election Of United States senator
on The glst. In the senate Allison re-
ccIvcd AZ votes and I'abb g. In the
house the vote was: Allison, 70; l'abb
10; Stuart. l.
Jhc oents' furnishing store Of John
Bruper llOs Franklin avenue, St
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
A CUBAN QUESTION.
The Senate Notices the Arrest Of
Americans by Spaniards,
THE URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL.
The House Passes tho Measure After
Good Deal Of Criticlsm About the
Growth Of Expenses Of Uaited
Stntes Courts,

WASHINGTON, Jan. %, The senate
put aside finance and foreign affairs
yesterday and gave the day to work on
comparatively minor bills on The cal.
endar. About 70 bills passed, clearing
the calendar Of much accumulation
and leaving only the important
measures pending. The Cuban ques-
ton received brief and inconclusive at.
tention early in the day, when Senator
Call presented new phase Of the mat
ter In the following telegram from
Key West; Marquis Rodriguez has
been taken from the steamer Olivette;
Louis Samallien and son also taken to
Havana; all American citizena Got
them ont Of the grasp Of tho Spanish
authorities. y
Mr.. Call offered a resolution rccltlng
the arrests, and directing the execu-
tive authorities TO ascertain II any just
cause for the nrrest existed, and II not,
to demand their immediate release.
Mr.. Iloar suggested that the tone Of
the resolution was too imperative.
There seemed to be an idea, Mr. Hoar
said, that the senate OF the United
States Is a constantly loaded cannon
which can be touched off at any time
by senator. The senator urged an
inquiry OF the state department before
a demand.
| Mr.. Culon, u member Of the COM
mittee on foreign relations, stated that
he understood there would be COM
municntion from the secretary OF state,
perhaps to-day. us to the arrest Of
United States citizens In Cuba, and -
to the general subject BE urgpd
therefore, that there be no hastst NJ
was finally agreed that the resolution
should go to the committee on foreign
relations.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. The house
yesterday passed the urgent deficiency
bill. The bill carried s4,4l5,os2, a.
o49, 5so of which was for the expcuss
Of United States courts. The abuoys
nal growth of the expenses under the
fees system camo In for good deal OF
criticism, and there was general ex'
preston in favor Of q salary System.
The bill was taken up at l.2O, when
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
Better Pay Up.

Those persons who should pay oc-
cupation tax seem to have forgotten
that the tax is past due, being pay
able Jan. 1st for six months in ad.
vance, and there is possibility thai
some OF them will have some costs tc
add to their accounts. Up to this
date year ago $3.50 was paid in and
yet this season only one firm has paid
up to this time. The city authorities
are unwilling to make trouble for any
one but this occupation tax is some
thing that must be met and the bust
nessmen will do well to be prompt
about it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
DILLON.

Chas. Smith is building a new car
penter shop.
The Agatite will start up IN l"l'
blast Monday.
Five new candidates are on the A.
0. U. W. list
John Mays G months old child !
dangerously III.
G. Ball and wife have been visiting
in Gypsum.
Emory Orr is back from kansa'
City.
L. Kieiferly and wife are back IRON
Llncolnville, Kas.
Z. o. Foss OF Herington has beef
visiting his brother-in.law l. D
Cooper.
Mrs. sadoose is home from a visl
in Gypsum.
J. W. ASKING and family attende
the funeral Of the late H. R. Wcstru
at Woodbine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
NAVARRO.

II. 4. Swanger has purchased a BIZ
cycle.
D. b, Sheatfer has returned from
Pueblo, Colo, where he has been
working in smelter.
Gene Stauger, the reputed million
aire, is home from his tripabroad.
Sneak thieves entered the cellar Of
Mrs. Summers while the family was
at church, carrying away canned
fruit and several bushels of potatoes.
The second Of a series Of fill eating
contests will take place at the store
next Saturday evening. The success
full contestant will received handsome
smoking set.
Misses Birdie and Oracle Summer
will entertain the singing class next
Friday evening. A full attendance IS
desired.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
Did Not Reveal Himself.

There's new mustache story oul
on j. r. Burton. 1t is that he sat al
the table in Topeka hotel with
man who did not know him but wa
discussing senatorial possibilities
Mr.. Burton listened with interest
When his name was reached, the mar
said to his friend;
"Now, there's a man who would
make good senator; but he'll never
be elected. He's like Jim Blaine. Il
you'll compare the lives Of the two
men, you'll find them similar in
many ways. But Blaine could never
become president, and Burton will
never attain his ambition"
"You think he won'tP' asked Mr.
Burton.
sim sure Of it, said the man.
"And you think Burton is like
Mr.. BlaineP" questioned the Abilene
man.
There's no doubt about 1t at all
He's brilliant man and leader.
admire Burton immensely and would
like to see him in the senate, but it't
not to be-.
"Do you know Mr.. BurtonP' the
would-be senator asked.
"Well, I've met him." said the
stranger, as he rose to leave the
table.
And Mr.. Burton did not reveal his
identity. Shortly after, however, he
started q new mustache.
Mr.. Burton himself tells this story,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The Continental hotel furniture
was bid in by the holder Of the first
mortgage, Mrs. Augustine.
The River Brethren have SER
vices every evening this week at the
the church on North Buckeye.
Several conversions are reported.
Farm for Rent-a good farm for
rent. Inquire at No. sol South Fourth
street. 2O-2*
"A new charter: The Hope Fire
Department Relief association, OF
Hope, Dickinson county. Directors:
j. s. Meek, J. Frank Hay and Thos.
H. Palmer.
DIR. and Mrs. Hewett are patron
esses Of the party to be given by four
young men at the Pacific next Tues
day evening, Jan. 20. 1t promises to
be one of the swell social events OF
the season.
"A marriage license was granted
John W. Humphrey and Miss Flor
ence Flora of Manchester. They are
two Of northwest Dickinson's most
popular young people and their
friends will extend hearty good
wishes.
AT the Pacific house, last night,
the Abilene Dancing club held one OF
It's delightful dances, one that was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
As the club has held regular meetings
since its organization and no lack OF
interest has been shown, it will enjoy
many more such affairs.
Remember the removal sale con-
tinues at Whitlaw's. Flour 10, so and
80 cents per sack Special prices on
8 and 10 sack lots. Call at Whitlaw's.
Dan McMaster went east yester-
day on his way to Chicago to meet
some capitalists who are interested in
the Six Brothers Mining Co. at
Cripple Creek. The McMaster boys
seem in fair way to make million.
Mrs. H. C. Lifts went to Junction
with her brother for brief visit, re-
turning in the evening
County Treasurer Pattison will
read a paper on pheasant Things in
the Life of County Treasurer" at
the state meeting Of treasurers at
Topeka. The chief one he will men
ton will be the call Of the man who
pays his taxes in advance, don't ask
the treasurer TO chang up his
receipt" and don't kick on the tax
rate.
"A Cincinnati paper has show
mans story Of Abilene in which il
told Of circus coming here in boon
times and giving away lots will
show tickets and also working thu
board Of trade for $500. 1t is need
less to say that no such thing eve
happened. Abilene has enough boom
time grief to carry without beinI
weighted down with any more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
SOLOMON.

Mrs. Truman has sold her millinery
store to Miss Barter and Mrs. Crazy,
who lives near Talmage. Mrs. Tru'
man will move to ST. Louis.
Mrs. McKinsie is recovering hel
health.
DR.. 0. +. Scarf left for an eastern
trip last night.
Jesse Scarf and Miss Josie Hollings-
worth were married last evening by
Rev. DR.. Blayney Of Abilene. The
young people will reside north o.
Solomon. Miss Hollingsworth is one
of Solomon's bellies and the young
people have many good wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23

KANSAS cry, Jan 2i--Recepts Of wheat,
Ocars, q year ego, % cars Sales by car lots.
No, q hard wheat glfiJ2c; No. 3 hard 500
53c; No. 4 hard I, lGei No 3 red, 70 lie; No )
red, eidGse. No 1 red, sSc rejected, a5W
bOc No. > spring 6lct No ;, 5f9isc. Receipts
Of corn, ~ cars, year ago II cars No
mixed, a3Ne, No mixed, ssSMesc o.
mixed, 9la2!e. white. gafe Receipts Of
oats. none year ago, cars No 2 mixed,
l6H lie. No 3 mixed l5l5lec No. 4 mixed.
1910; No. white, u 9ase'No white,l'al1he.
Receipts OF hay, a cars, timothy, No J, sloW
Mli.oO. choice prairie, $500 1850 Eggs, 1870 per
doz Poultry. hens, SIC per ID. springs,
&C per lb foostcrs, ligl7Ac each turkeys,
7l7Hc ducks, 1sIse, geese, oSgoc: pigeons,
eOc per doz. liatter extra fancy, 100; fair, II
Mlsc. dairy, fancy, lic' store packed, 10
1tsc. Appes, tnney f. g5N2bp per Dbl choice,
Al 7sa2 % Dor DBL common 10 good, sl.0o1t0
per Dbl, Potatoes, "a t2ie. Sweet potatoes, -
a5sc per hu Cabbage, Slao92 70 per lW lbs
Onions, IS 1890 per ba
81 Louis, jan g. Receipts, wheat, u 900
bu., corn, o. al biti onts, 5000 bu. Closing
nrices. wheat -Cash, &c; February, 6Ac;
NAV. ClNc, July, 5g1c Corn--Cash, si!sc;
February, g5Ac May gOAc July, Tlidsix.
Oots--cash, siic Februarylshc' May, sV4c,
CHICAGO, Jan --Wheat-jauuary, esaD
59c May, 6liS if.ei July, SlIee'hc Corn
January, s6a ts7sc; May, spls0gsNe' Sep
TENDER sIHaIlac oats-January, i7ac May
s0.a2O.sc: July. gOh 20Itc, Pork-January.
sl0,s2l May, slJe0 1895; July sl0'W0losS.
Lard-Januar, A7sna5.0' MAY, &Wssb
al2x, July, td.i2s G2i Short Ribs--Janll-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
KANSAS SUGAR INDUSTRY.


Mr., Kellogg, who tias i,sen Investigating,
Nnkas u Repnrt
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. ~. --ieorgc T.
Kellogg, lately appointed by Secretary
4. b. Coburu Of the agricultural de-
partment to inspect the sugar industry
Of the state, has made his report.
Among other things he says ut Is i'm.
possible ut this time to predict the fu-
ture Of the sugar business in Kansas
The government bounty law has been
repealed, and the state bounty law will
expire BY limitation before another
crop can be raised, and us there Is no
prospect Of the manufacturers rece!v-
lng aid either from the state or the
general government they must de-
pend wholly upon the sale of products
and bg.products to meet expenses Az
present the cost Of manufacturing is
prearer than the revenue
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
MOSTLY FOR MCKINLEY.
Dickinson County Republicans Favor
the Man from Ohio.

Dickinson county Republicans evil
IDENTIFY favor Mckinley for president.
The REFLECTOR has taken pains to
interview a large number Of represent
tative men from all perts Of the coun-
ty and the voice Of the majority is
for the great protection leader. Out
Of 81 interviewed, 81 were for Nc
Kinley; 70 want Reed; Z favor Ben
Harrison, and the others either had
no choice or would not reveal 1t. II
was noticeable however that nearly
everyone added to his remarks' "But
I'm for the man that's nominated.
That's the kind Of Republicans Dick
inson county produces.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-23
KANSAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY.


Gov. Morrlll iie- Elected Prsaident-- Inter-
cstlng collection Of tho society.
TOPEKA, KIM, Jan. 20. The annual
meeting OF the Kansas State Historical
society was held at the rooms Of the
association In the state capitol yester-
div. Tho main business disposed Of
was the election Of president, two
vice presidents and 80 directors This
being the Goth anniversary Of tho or
ganization Of tho society, Secretary II.
q. Adams presented highly interest
ling review of the work nc.
compished. The pride OF the
society is its library. At the end Of
1870 the first year Of Its existence,
the total number Of books and pam
phlcts was only 40s, To-day the Ii
brary contains no less than $4,000 vol
umcs In addition to printed works,
the society has accumulated wonder.
ful collection of portraits, relies and
lH'lhtHlVts' huio wv INV Sohihk
regularly to the rooms Of the society
i3 daily newspapers, Cos weeklles,
81 monthlies and large number
of miscellaneous publications There
are in the library HAT bound volumes
OF Kansas newspapers, constituting nj
most complete file for 90 years Of
nearly every paper in the state. The
following officers were elected for tho
ensuing year, President, Gov u. II.
Morrill, vice presidents, J. G. Abbott,
Of De Soto,and Harrison Kelly, Of Bur-
linqton; secretary, T. q. Adams, Of
1opcI;a; treasurer, John Guthrie, OF
1nuulfn