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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-12

tlon from MIN would introduce a reso-
luton in the Senate demanding to know
from the Secretary of the Treasury the
reason for delay in commencing work on
the building, and directing him to proce ed
with the construction. The supervising
architect then sent his secretary to see me.
was not in my hotel, but he left his card.
l afterward received notice from the de-
partment that if the Public Buildings and
Grounds Committee would request infor-
nation on the subject it would be fur
nished to Congress. The resolution was
then passed, and in response the Secretary
OF the Treasury sent letter which merely
recited the fact that an appropriation for
the building had been made, the site pur-
chased and the limit of cost of the build
ing fixed at s., SOC, 900, but that a proviso
had been made that no work was to be
done until the commission of Government
engineers hau examined the foundation
and reported it TO be firm; that sketch
plans had been drawn, and the working
plans were being prepared and would be
completed as soon as possible.
"This was the last l heard of the mat
ter, and altogether it has been very un-
satisfactory. There is some reason for
this delay which l cannot understand.
The supervising architect may be swamped
with business, but l offered to make an
earnest endeavor to provide assistance for
him. The truth is the supervising archi-
tect is not big enough man for his place.
He devotes too much attention to details
OF his Office instead of entrusting it to
assistants. l am very much vexed on ac-
count of the delay and feel that I have
been treated very discourteously by the
architect. l am considering the advisable
ity of introducing my resolution on Mon
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
DILLON.

&. J. and Milton Morley and +. D.
Cooper are "courting" in Abilene
this week.
Wheat in this vicinity is coming
out in nice shape. A good rain would
just make it jump.
j. +. Janicke and family have re-
turned from Arkansas, well pleased
with the country. Mr.. Janicke says
be will locate there as soon as he can
sell his stock Of goods here.
The Agatite mill started up again
in full force Monday. Mr.. Topper
says they will be ready to put the
Longford mill in operation about
March LIST.
G. W. Dunks returned from Frank
lin county where he has been selling
bis patent stock feeder.
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DONEGAL.

VIM. Snodgrass is the new dreamer,
man.
Daniel Schaeffer is the owner Of {
new bicycle, but owing to the recen'
snow be prefers walking.
J. G. Engle has purchased the A,
B. Strock farm and is repairing the
house preparatory to moving.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. 4. Hoffman spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
at Ramona.
Mr., and Mrs. Eugene Eyer have
ended their honeymoon and settled
down to married life on the Musser
farm.
The River Brethren have COM
menced a series Of meetings at the
Belle Springs church.
The prehistoric custom Of spelling
schools has been revived. Lively
Hall is the latest victim heard from.
Elder Jesse Engls has returned
from Mcpherson.
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CYCLE SHOW IN MARCH.
One win no Yield In Kansas ity which II
Exnnnind 10 Iclinne All IrnyI0es Shows

One win no Yield In Kansas I ity which u
Expected 10 Eclipse All Ircvioes shows.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. l9.-The
Kansas City Cycle Dealers association
met last night with about % members
present to decide upon the question Of
having cycle show in Kansas City
After canvassing the situation thor
oughly, It was determined to hold one
here on March 10, 90 and q, at q place
TO DO decided upon later, and com
mittee was appointed TO make arrange
ments for ball, advertising and other
things necessary to insure It's success
There are over 100 different makers OF
wheels represented in Kansas City,
and it is expected that the coming
show will eclipse anything eror given
In tho west
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They HAD NERVE.

burglars Invade the Home Of Gov Mat
thews, Of Indiana, and Treat Themselves
Royalty.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. l2-The
home OF Gov Matthews on North Hi.
nois street was entered by burglars
last night and the executives gold
watch and Sl2 in money were stolen.
The burglars were In the house some
time, as they set the table in
the dining room, placed Mrs Mat
thews' company china set on 1t
and then brought cold victuals from
the pantry and placed them on the
table. The meal appears to have been
leisurely eaten and 1t Is supposed the
thieves must have been in the house
an hour or more. The family were not
disturbed and not till morning did
they know that they had such enter
prising guests during the night
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GOT $3.50 DAMAGES.


faction from the Rock Island.
From Wednesdays Dsily.l
The case Of VIM. Kandt against the
Rock Island railway company for
$2o5 damages for buried grass and
trees on his place near Woodbine re-
suited in small damages. The rail-
way company made the defence that
the fire could not be traced to its
engines and the jury gave Mr.. Kandt
$3.50 damages and allowed t25 for
attorneys fees. Mr.. Kandt had been
offered $24 damages by the road be-
fore bringing the suit in the district
court.
The case Of DR.. S. Steelsmith
against the Union Pacific is on trial.
This is q new trial Of an action
brought several years ago for surgical
services in attending an injured en-
ploye Of the road who was hurt here.
The doctor was called in by Agent
Hendricks in the absence Of the roads
regular surgeon and his bill was dis
puted by the company. 1t has been
tried once and sent back from the
appellate court for new trial.
A night session was held last even
ing, continuing until 9 O'Clock. By
steady sessions the court is accom-
plishing great deal Of work and will
considerably shorten the term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
CIVIL SERVICE.
A Discussion In the Senate on the
Power of Patronage
DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS ORDERED
Distrlot Of Columbia Business In tho House
"A Petition About n Bridge Over
the Mississippl River-Tbs
bond Bill Debated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA discussion
Of Secretary Carlisle's observance Of
civil service methods came up In the
senate yesterday on provision Of the
deficiency bill for the appointment OF
IS expert money counters Mr. Chand.
Ter sarcastically pointed ont that the
secretary's letter requesting the 25
counters asked that he be given the sc.
lection, as the civil service commission
was not able to furnish the class Of
counters required. twas then discov.
cred, said Mr.. Chandler, that the civil
service commission had broken down
and was SO feeble and dilapidated that
1t could not furnish money countera
Mr.. Wolcott interjected brief but
somewhat sensational speech. lie said
the real menace to the country was the
power Of patronage lodged with the
executive, md which had never before
been used to such an extreme as under
the present administration. A free
coinage bill would have passed through
the last house Of representatives had
mot the power of patronage been
brought to bear by the administration,
especially the patronage controlled by
the secretary Of the treasury.
Mr. Lodge said patronage and favor
itism were un-American. A system
which compelled senators and repre-
sentatives to go ''huckstering for mes
sengers and tide walters and to hang
around the ante-rooms Of the president
and cabinet officer was demoralizing
and wrong
Mr.. blanchard, Of Louisiana, deliv-
cred a set speech upon the Monroe doc
triue. lie commended the president for
the reassertion, on an enlarged basis,
Of the Monroe doctrine, and advocated
that II be given the sanction OF legis-
lative Endorsement.
The long pending resolution in the
senate which has brought out much
criticism Of the secretary OF agricul-
ture was passed without division, The
measure was amended so as to provide
that the purchase and distribution of
seeds shall proceed as heretofore.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON Feb. IL. Under the ar
rangement made Monday, yesterday
In the house was devoted to the con-
sideration Of business reported from
the committee on District Of Columbia.
Mr.. Bartholdt, Of Missouri, presented
q monster petition, signed by 10000
residents OF st. Louis, praying that
the third bridge across the Mississippi,
for which company was asking a
charter OF congress, be located at
South 81. Louis. About four o'clock the
debate on the bond bill was resumed.
Concurrence was opposed by Messrs'
Hill, OF Connecticut; Lacy, Of Iowa,
and Burton, Of Missouri. Messrs.
DeArmond. OF Missouri, and Ogden, Of
Louisiana, spoke in It's favor
There were only thirteen members
present at the night session. The
speakers were: Harris, Of Ohio; G. W.
Stone, Of Pennsylvania; Brown, Of
Tennessee; Howe, OF New York; Fowl
or, Of New York, In favor Of non.con-
uurrence In the senate free coinage
substitute, and Otey, Of Virginia, and
Baker, Of Kansas, In favor Of concur
ranre
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
BIG LAND SYNDICATE.
Reported to nave Purchased 1000 acrsa
nj IIljnols Coni Lands.

Reported to uave Purchased 1000 acrss
of Illinois Coal Lands.
CHICAGO, Feb l9-Tcrrltory OF the
Chicago h Eastern Illinois Is to be in
vadcd. A strong syndicate Is reported
to have purchased ll,0Oo OF llllnoi'
coal lands, containing no less than 10,
100000 tons OF btuminous coal. This
syndicate has decided, II is said, tt
build road from these coal fields into
Chicago, which will be a direct
competitor OF the Chicago q East
ern Illinois The interests OF the
Wabash, the Big -Four, the Monon and
the Illinois Central will also be vitality
affected. II the schei..e Ia carried
through a war on soft coal rates II
almost certain TO ensue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Carried Employees Wives.

Ed Odell, the popular Santa Fe con-
ductor between here and Salina, is out
Of luck. He has lost his job because
he allowed wives Of employees Of the
road, personal friends, to ride free.
1t would be mighty hard to refuse the
favor, but granting it has cost good
man a good place. He should be re-
instated.
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WOODBINR.
Miss Madge Pierce visited Mrs. ].
w. Gillett last week.

Miss Madge Pierce visited Mrs. J
W. Gillett last week.
Geo. Smith and Harry Janick'
drove to Herington Friday. Mr.
Janicke and Geo. Klover returned
with Harry Janicke in the evening
They were pleased with their southern
trip and expect to make their hom'
in'Arkansas in the future.
The Aid society met with Mrs. j
A. Gillett last Wednesday.
Rev. Sexton will deliver his farewell
sermon in the church next Sunday
evening.
Sam Bowling was in town Monday
Mrs. Horton is riding = new wheel
Grant Gillett was out on his new ont
Sunday and Mrs. Gillett expects herr
the first Of the week.
Ed kirkpatrick expects to 60 te
California.
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ABOUT PEOPLE.

VIM. Shippy Of Woodbine called OF
the REFLECTOR.
G. G. Gillett Of Woodbine spent TIL
night in the city.
A. r. Adams Of Pearl was . visitol
At the REFLECTOR Office.
Charles Bradshaw, one Of Hopes
merchants, was in town.
D. S. Wagaman, one Of Talmage''
rustling farmers, was in the city.
Louis +. volkman, one Of Wood
bine's wide-awake farmers, was in
town.
J.F Dobson and wife leave tonight
for Otterville, llls., where they will
reside.
c. 0. Lee Of Tacoma. WASH, ID
visiting his iather-in-law, Commits
sioner Silas Baker Of Hayes.
H. F. and Frank Kinderdick were
prominent east Dickinson farmers
who visited the county seat.
Charles kubach and family came in
from Paola and other points where
Mr.. Kubach has been selling fence
machines.
Edward Braund, formerly Of Abb
lene, now Of Pueblo, Co.., is in town.
He has Just been attending the funeral
Of bis father at Cswker City.
Rev. c. S. Steinmetz and family
left last evening on the Santa Fe for
Alden, Rice county, called by tele-
gram announcing the death Of Rev.
Steinmetz's mother at that place.
His many friends will extend sincere
sympathy to the bereaved pastor.
N. Blevins left last evening for La
Belle, Texas, after a pleasant visit
with bis many friends. Nate says he
lives in the last house in the United
States. 1t is on the shore Of the Gulf
Of Mexico and the next one south Is
across the Gull, 800 miles, in Yucatan.
Joseph Leedy, formerly Of Solomon
but who has been for sometime at
Port Barrios, Spanish Guatemala, is
here visiting his sister, Mrs. 4. H.
Dingee, Jr. Mr.. Leedy is superin-
tendent Of the car repair shops OF
Central Americas leading railroad
and knows that end Of North America
thoroughly.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.



KANSAS CITY, Feb t.. -Cattle-Recoipts, "
25I; calves, u, market 10 to lbc lower; ship
ping and dressed beef steers, $500 $50 SOUTH
western steers, $780, cows and helfers
az OOQ3s5; stockers aud feeders, as0G3.@
Hogs Receipts, ll,3a7I market lower at eSN
qsgO. Sheep Receipts 4,sioi market about
steady; sheep, g. 25Qta 90; lambs sLea Horses
Receipts, COS market quiet but steady
ST. LOUIS, Feb i2,-Cattle Receipts, a'oooi
market steady at yesterdays decline; native
steers, g. iOQLeN Texas steers, %lOG37Si
Texas cows, si75as4U Hogs-Recepts,' s..
ODO, market Be lower, heavy, iAOog4l5i mixed
ss.sOatlOi light, SJ9O@LlS. Sheep Receipts
market steady
CHICAGO Feb - Cattle Receipts, bOOO'
market steady at Yesterdays decllnc' fair To
best bcevcs, t23O lGD stockers and feeders
se.COa38), mixed COWS and bulls, sLbOGSsO
Texas, t2bOaag0. llogs--Rccelpts, so'oO
market steady ~ &c lower. light, SLOOGig'h;
rough packing, s2O)8iOl mixed and butchers,
s3951Leii heavy packing and shipping AOSD
A2sX, pigs, e3giGtlA sheep-Receipts 49,
100; market generally steady lambs, $1,000
Am
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CHILDREN As FREIGHT.
An Impecunlous Shawnee County farmer'i
Attemut to Heat "a Railroad.

An Impecunious Shawnee County farmer'i
Attempt to Heat Railroad.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. IL Joseph Love
Shawnee county farmer, yesterday
packed three children, aged II, 0 and
7, in box, and loading them into
Santa he freight car, billed them ia
Guthrie, Ok, as household goods The
fraud, however, was detected, and the
children we're liberated Love pleaded
poverty and was not arrested. After
paying for the ear he had Just money
enough TO pay for tickets for himsel
and wife, and he could only see hi
way clearly by shipping the children
ms freight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
ENTERPRISE.

Born, to Rev. and Mrs. G. NJ. Beltz,
a son.
Harry vanNordstrand is kept in by
sickness this week.
All the diphtheria cases are rapidly
improving.
Monday c. Chrysler and family
moved into the Keys house.
A scarlet fever scare is in the city
at present.
The series Of meetings to be begun
Sunday by Rev. Clay were postponed
until next week.
DR.. J. A. Weller has disposed Of bis
property on college hill to eastern
parties.
Public school opened Monday aftei
q vacation Of two weeks on account Of
diphtheria.
The Ciceronian literary society
holds sham law suit Friday evening
at the college.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

KANsAs CITY, FEB r. .-Recelpts Of wheat
20 cars d year ago, . cars. Sales by car lots'
Ma 3 hard wheat, 6sc; No. hard Soy N0Oc;
No. 4 hard, i5Yai9c: No. red, 7Sc; No q
red. 6,a7uo No. red, IS losc rejected, bla5sc;
Ma. , sprIpe. Csc. No. 8, 60gt3c. Receipts
Of corn. 4 ears. year ago, II ears; No. 4
mixed, ,egagge, No. 3mlxed, g9c: No, linked,
slc, white. gsc. Receipts Of oats, cars; a
year ago / car; No mixed 100, No. . mixed,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Hope Resident Dead.

R. A. Carpenter, an esteemed resi-
dent Of Hope, died Tuesday after Q
long illness and intense suffering.
He was single man, AZ years old, a
member Of the Methodist church for
eight years. He has been afflicted
with cancer which amputations were
unable to check. For two weeks past
paralysis of the lower limbs had been
added. Funeral services were held
yesterday at the Hope Methodist
church, Rev. B. F. Webb. officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
PUBLIC SALE.

will sell at public auction at my resi-
dence, 3 miles south and 4 mile east OF In
try,on Tuesday, February Is, 1895, commence
Ing at O'Clock sharp, the following property
to-wit:
Three head Of work horses.
Four head OF cattle, consisting OF mich
cows and steer calves.
Seven head Of shoats.
Farming implements, consisting Of farm
wagon, 1cultiyator, plow, hay rake.
Household goods, too numerous 10 men,
ton.
80 bushels OF corn.
30 bushels OF oats.
About 10 chickens.
Terms: All sums under G cash; sums I.
and over a credit Of eight months will be
given on notes with approved security with
interest at Q per cent II paid when due; II
not, 10 per cent from date Of sale, 10 pei. cent
on for cash. Grain Is 70 be cash In hand day
Of sale. CHARLES PETERS.
JAZZ arozER, Auctioneer.
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Endeayor Supper,

The c. E. society of St. James
church will give an oyster supper at
Union Center school house, five miles
south Of Abilene, on the evening Of
February 14th, valentine night
Supper served from 700 until 1000
p. m. Everyone invited. By order
OF committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

WARRENsBuRo, Mo, Feb. i9.-The
Cumberland Presbyterian church Of
this city Is after card playing mem
bers with sharp stick. Two mem
bers, both prominent in social circles,
were indefinitely suspended by the SEES
sion at It's meeting last night on
charges Of attending and entertaining
the Ladies' High Five club, social or
ganization which meets weekly and
piyes prizes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

R. J. Gump, Of Willowdale, and
Many NJ. Garten, Of Solomon, were
married at the Continental hotel to-
day, Judge Hutchinson officiating.
MIR. Gump is one Of southwest Dick
inson's wide-awake farmers and his
bride and himself will have many
good wishes.
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--aa-ii+Ifs4
HOMES EKeRs' EXCURSION.

The Entire Territory Of the Western fas'
senger ,ssociatlon Now Open for Them
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. l@-Western
roads have decided to extend then
homeseekers' excursions by running
excursions to points in the southeast
and south on March 2, April 7 and il
and May 8. southwestern roads to have
the privilege Of running excursions
into their territory on the same date'
II they 50 elect 1t was also decided
that the northwestern territory should
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WIN support senator Quay.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 70. Represents
tive Mcdowell, OF Pennsylvania, says
Quay will have the solid delegation
from the state at the st. Louis conven'
ton. Senator Quay says he is not q
candidate, but adds; 81 cant keep
tho boys from voting for me II they
want to-"
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BREvlTiES.

Harry Van Auken, formerly'a clerk
In the freight department Of the Han
nibal & st. Joseph railroad at Kansas
City, No, is cluding officers who have
q warrant charging him with forgery
and embezzlement.
Az st. Joseph, Mo, Redmond Graves,
. iaborcr, was walking along the X.
G., 81. J. T. c. b. tracks in that city.
when he was struck by a passenger
train and mangled SO badly that he
died few moments later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Farmers Read This.

&C Sterl & Co. are selling winter
pantaloons at 80, 40 and SO per cent
off. Pants that sold for $3.50 now
tl.25 and SO on. Don't miss this
chance; call early before they are
all sold. The best SOC overall in the
world, the best SOC wool hat in
America, the best $l.00 jeans pants
this side OF Russia.
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SOLOMON.

Aaron Dresser came in Tuesday tc
visit his son and on some business.
Dr.. Scarf and daughter went tc
Salina Friday.
Bradfeld Rife is very sick with lung
fever.
Mr.. Curry Of Manhattan came homt
because Of his mothers illness.
Sol. Gatchet has lung fever but II
improving.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

HoLToN, Kan, Feb, IL. The repub-
lican committee Of the First congress
slonal district met yesterday and issued
q call for district convention March 0
at IL o'clock at Leavenworth to nomi-
nate a congressional candidate and
choose delegates to the national con-
ventlon and presidential electors
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
President raylor's scheme.

WASHINGTON, Feb, l2.--Prosident A.
R. Taylor, Of the Kansas state normal
school, at Emporia, spent some time
with the Kansas delegation yesterday,
urging the enactment Of legislation
dona ting the remainder OF the public
lands Of the country TO the normal
echoola
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Dillon Man in Luck.

A special to the REFLECTOR from
Dillon says that F. D. Cooper, the
engineer at the Agatite mill, is a
brother to Mrs. +. o. Foss Of Herring
ton. He will come in for his share Of
the $780, to be distributed among
the family, which is due to them by
the death Of their uncle and aunt at
Russell, Iowa. MIR. Cooper states
there are only six heirs to the whole
estate, giving $4,000 apiece.