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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Shifting Soil.

lIleal Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill. Absiracter
VIM Riley to $ W Brundage' It's l3 and
10 blk ) Herington, slO0-
II II Floyd 10 A V Jewett, Its G6-6S-iO
Third ST 7 4 McC add Abilene,
sl20O.
] Johntz to G G sterl, 1t AL ond W !
13g OH N Third st Lebold's 2nd add
Abilene, go.
Same to same, 1t 80 Cedar st 1t q
Spruce st A & l. sub, Its l26-l4l
and " J 1879 on N 3rd ST, Lebold'l
End add Abilene, slS5.50.
Same 10 same, It s blk ) It 20 blk u
It's blk 10 Highland add Abilene
1915.
Same to Kate b Laleyre, 1t l5 blk
Fisher add Abilene, $500.
County clerk to I Il Palmer, 1t 4 bill
8 IIenquenet lst add Hope, s*5l
| c h sorber to W 7 Harris, " sw .
1871, ST..
| R Chambers to CE Hnll, Its 6 aud
blk B Shccrans End add Chapman
| sl00.
Ed Armold.and Thos Scanlan to Josia
Reed, " ] blk 4 Sheeran add chai
man, 800.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Getting Along Well,

Mrs. Z. W. Diellenbaugh Of Man
chester operated on by DR.. Steel
smith Tuesday is getting along well.
She has been a great sufferer for sew
eral years. The operation was Of a
serious nature yet she withstood it
we'll and the present indications are
that she will make complete recov-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Want to Give Evidence.

The publication in the papers Of the
arrest Of G. H. Travis is bringing the
officers many letters from various
parts Of the State offering evidence
to convict him Of all sorts Of games
snd schemes. Two were received to-
dsy from victims in Everest and
Huron, Kansas. He seems to have
beap q general worker Of the people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Interesting Items Concerning th'
Abilene Sanctuaries.

The Third commandment was the
subject of the morning sermon in the
Lutheran church Sunday Too bad
the bicycle riders who race around
town from 8 to u O'Clock on Sundays
could not have heard 1t.
T. Il. Nottorf has been elected
superintendent Of the Baptist Sunday
school again.
The Presbyterian chnrch has order
ed lamps and will have evening SER
vices again soon. The congregation
has grown weary Of waiting for cleo
trio lights.
Dr.. Blayney's lectures on Old Tes-
lament history are proving very inter-
esting. He spoke yesterday Of Elijah
The Rainmaker received attention
yesterday in the Presbyterian church
at the morning service. 1t was not
the man in the freight car with a
fake outfit who was commended, but
the divine maker of the rain which
falls on the just and the unjust.
st. Johns church attracts good con-
gregations since the holding ofregular
services were resumed. Prof. Clark
Of Salina ofliciated yesterday and de-
livered an able sermon.
Prof. G. j. Hagerty, professor ol
Latin and Greek in Salina Wesleyan
university, preached morning and
evening to large congregations In the
Methodist church yesterday.
Revival services continue all this
week in the M. Il. church. About one
dozen conversions are reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06

WEATHER WE'RE HAVING.
Ground Hog Lore Does Not Count
Anyway.

According to the ground hog there
are six weeks more OF winter weather
ahead, but If ii is such winter as has
already been seen the people of cen
tral Kansas can stand it. The pres
ent season has broken the record
only once has the mercury touched
zero, Jan. Sd. The rainfall during
January was six-tenths Of an inch, ac'
cording to Signal Service Agent
Gulick's report. In 1895 it was the
same.
For once the State University re-
port is fair to Abilene. At Lawrence
there was less than an.inch.
Last year the cold wave started in
Feb. and continued for two weeks.
On the 9th was the fearful dust and
snow storm with temperature 10 be-
low zero. There were eight snow
storms in February. Plenty Of time
remains for bad weather.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
TRAVIS IN Limbo.
WORKS MERCHANTS ON A NEW
SWINDLE.
Captured at Chapman He Is Bound
over and Rests in the County Jail
Tho Evidence Seems Conclusive
Against the Stranger.

The officers captured G. H. Travis
the smooth stranger, at Chapman Fri
day night. NJ. L. Dunnett started out
aiter, him and the missing livery team
Yesterday and went to Industry
There be found that Travis had pre-
tsN6ed to represent the r. G. White
Manufacturing and Supply Co., of
~. Louis, 4OS-4l4 Broadway. He said
The drm furnished everything on time.
At The end Of three months the mer-
chant could send in Is per cent of the
sales and retain 25 per cent commits
'sion. The Industry merchants did
not look at it favorably but going to
Eutphcn's Mill, Mr.. 0. H. Sutphen
took the agency (P) paying $40 for
membership. Dunnett was only ten
minutes behind the stranger there and
learning the facts came back and
swore out warrant for his arrest
A telegram to the chief Of police Of
St Louis developed the fact that no
such firm exists in that city.
Travis was caught at Chapman and
brought to Abilene where he was ar
raigned in Quinn's court this morning.
His examination was continued for Y
days so that other places where he has
been working may be heard from. He
Is thought to have swindled many
towns in western and southern Kan
sas and had new scheme in each one
He deserves credit Tor his ingenuity
at any rate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Heirs Are Many.

\ Abilene has half a dozen Anneka
JAMS heirs who hope to get share Of
Vie big estate About half the popu-
lation Of the country seems to have
some kind from adescent Of Anneka
and the share per capita will be small,
The property in contest includes
Trinity church, and large tract in
the heart Of New York. 1t has been
a Christmas tree for lawyers fol
years, and will continue to be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
WILL TALK TO TRAVELLING MEN
J. R. Burton Will Address a State
Meeting in Iowa.

An invitation came today to j. H.
Burton to address the Iowa Travelling
Mems Republican club on Washing
tons birthday anniversary, FEB. Y,
at Marshaltown, Iowa. The club is
one Of the most famous in the west
and has been addressed by many Of
the famous Republicans Of the nation.
The governor Of the state and staff
as well as travelling men from all over
the west will be present and the
honor Of making the principal address
is a considerable one. That Mr., Bur-
ton will acquit himself with great
credit goes without saying and the
travelling men may as well prepare to
hear the best speech to which they
ever listened.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Rock Island Playing Cards.

These popular cards are again ior
sale at 10 cents per pack and ihous-
ands are buying them, They are the
siickest card you ever handled and
10 cents in stamps or coin per pack
will secure one or more packs. II
money order, draft or stamps for live
packs is received wiz, 50 cents we
will send them by express, charges
paid. Orders for single packs are
sent by mail, postpaid. II you want
each pack to contain an elegant en-
erayed whist rules, remit with YOU
order 2 cents extra per pack. Address
JSo. SEBASTIAN, G. 7. A., Chicago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
COURT BEGINS BUSINESS.
REGULAR TERM OPENS, JUDGE
MOORE PRESIDING.
Criminal Cases Are Disposed of
Rapidly Mckinney Pleads Guilty
Joe Romberger Dismissed
-Leasure Gets Off,

The regular term Of district court
opened Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock
Few persons were present at the
opening except the attorneys, as the
first day Of court is seldom exciting
Judge 0. i. Moore presides for the
first time in this county during his
term.
The bar docket is characterized by
some new features, among them being
some rules for the court Of the Eighth
district. They are chiefly a formula
ton of customs which have been OBJ
served in court procedure but II Is
helpful to have them prepared for the
attorneys reference. The names Of
the members of the Abilene bar are
also printed in the docket
Guy Sackctt, the new court stenog-
rapher Of the Eighth district, is on
hand. He is n resident Of Marion, 4
highly respected gentleman and q
competent stcnographer.
The two cases Of Abilene city vs.,
VIM. Hickman on charge of violating
the prohibitory law were dismissed
Hickman is absent from town and not
likely to return.
State vs.. j. W. Romberger, charged
Of assault on his step-daughter, was
dismissed. The girl has gone TO
Pennsylvania and there is no one to
appear against the prisoner Joe has
spent several months in jail and has
thus received a pretty good taste OF
punishment.
State VS.. Wm, Ieasurc, charge Of
violation Of the prohibitory law, was
dismissed. A grand jury indictment
was found against one Leasurc but
the officers through Il confusion Of
names arrested another, hence he case
existed.
H. i. Mckinney, the man who took
+. j. Murphy's delivery wagon
pleaded guilty to petit larceny
pittman vs.. Wass, stricken from
docket.
Herington Bank vs. Low, settled at
cost Of plaintiff,
Lacy vs.. Lacy, divorce case, dis
missed ut cost Of plaintiff
Zahl VS.. Brinkman, settled out o
court.
Jewett vs.. Floyd, settled out o
court.
Mangold VS.. Tischhauser, suit 10
slander and damages, settled out o
court
Aetna Insurance Co. VS.. Abbott
settled and judgment reported paid
Clark VS.. CLARK, divorce granted.
Thornton Cooke, son OF >. u
Cooke Of Lexington, was examined
for admission to the bar, the com
mittcc being i. c. Little, Z. s. craw
ford, B. c. Cranston. Mr.. Cook
passed the examination with eredi
and was admitted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Surprised Miss Reed.

About 40 young friends Of Miss
Hattie Reed met last Friday at the
home Of Miss Gertrude Kirby, going
thence to Miss Reeds and giving her
o thorough surprise. Mrs. Reed had
arranged the party and it was of
course perfect m every detail The
rooms were handsomely decorated,
dainty refreshments were served and
cards and dancing were features OF
the evening. The mandolin club fur
nished music and every minute was
filled with pleasure for each guest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Look Out for Emporia.

sbilene's boomers who are endeav-
oriiig to get the Pop State convention
will do well to watch Emporia. That
city held a meeting last night and a
committee was appointed to wait on
tie state central committee and in
form them that Emporia proposed to
build a tabernacle with a seating ca
pacity Of not less than $500 should
they decide to meet in Emporia' also
that accommodations would be pro-
vided for just as many people as they
wanted to bring, as the citizens would
open their residences to the visitors,
A committee on finance obtained
pledges Of $500 in five minutes, and
today are continuing the work
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Highest Of all in Leavening Powe-Laest US Govt Report
@!A!!.!!! Q! Bsxass! Bs'aaGs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED.
Upshaw 4 Son Receive q Handsome
Funeral Car.


A handsome funeral car, probably
the finest in the State, was unloaded
last Tuesday for upshaw 4 Son who
have completed arrangements for con-
ducting an undertaking department
in connection with their furniture cs-
tablishmcnt. The car or hcarse Is
black, in the newest and most appro-
pirate STYLE II is Il credit to the
firm and will add to It's very complete
equipment for It's new line Of work.
Upshaw 4 Son have fitted up
undertaking parlors in the second
floor Of their i0rniture house and
have 4 full line Of Baskets, ranging
from the cheaper styles 10 the most
massive and ornatcly construct
cd. The firm has taken pains to
select the best In each line and
has been successful in choosing
such as are fitted for all occa-
sons. Besides il has secured the
newest appliances and attendant ap-
paratus for the business which make
the establishment perfectly prepared
for It's work.
Messrs, Upshaw are experienced in
the undertaking profession, including
embalming and all branches thereof
and are well prepared TO conduct the
business. With an entirely new ana
very complete equipment they can
but make a success in the new ven
ture
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Obituary.

Mrs. Elizabeth Allison, wife OF John
Allison and mother Of Aaron Allison
Of this city, was born Oct. 80, 1878,
and died Jan. 81, 1896 She had
suffered several strokes of paraly ysis
and the closing days of her life were
marked by a quiet sinking into rest
The deceased was married Dee. Z,
1888, and Joined the River Brethren
church 81 years ago. Her life has
been marked by true Christian grace
and kindliness and her death has
brought keen grief TO family and
friends; as wife and mother she was
beloved tenderly and truly. She had
resided in Kansas 23 years and in
Abilene II years, Funeral services
Sunday at 2:SO at the River Brethren
church on North Buckeye, Rev. H
Davidson officiating. lnterment il
Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Skinned Many Horses.

Huffman u Etherington shipped u
ear of horses to 81. Louis. 9. M.
Shaw Of south Dickinson shipped n
ear from Pearl to Cincinnati and Il. A..
sumner of Hope is arranging to ship
a ear in a few days east. The horses
Of the county ought TO be pretty well
cleaned out after a while,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
propose a Celebration.

A movement is on foot to celebrate
on Feb. 16 the 25th anniversary Of
the coming to south Dickinson Of the
first Michigan colony settlers com
posed of the families of N. Thurstin,
D. Charter, A. Henquenet and D.
Marvin. 1t is proposed to have the
celebration in Hope and the event
would be an interesting one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
ENTERPRISE.

c. Cole was in from junction Sat-
urday.
Rev. Clay is assisting in a series
OF tings at junction City
A number of the literary clubs will
hold no meeting this week.
Mrs. J. B. Ehrsam has been spend
ing few days at Colorado Springs
Z. A. Haflner is in from a severa
weeks stay in Cincinnati. Ohio.
G. H. Dickelman took charge Of th'
White City creamery Saturday.
Herb and "Jub" Ehrsam are il
from Holten, where they have bcel
attending college.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Welded at Sight.

A romantic wedding occurred at
Heringlon Monday at the residence Of
J. G. Ames. The Times says the CON
tracting parties were Ed Davis Of
Wich ia county and Alice Meyers, sis
ter of Samuel Meyers who lives a
short distance west Of Herlngton on
a farm. 1t was something like three
months ago that lady of Herington
saw in newspaper ar advertise
ment for wife" and called the atten-
tion Of the young lady to the same
OF course a correspondence was al
bnce commenced which eliminated IN
the wedding above mentioned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Settled for Bill.

Fred saur Of Dillon who has been
trying to secure settlement from the
Missouri Pacific for damages to his
sons eye from the explosion Of a
track torpedo, returned from Kansas
City Monday. He says the railroad
gave him $1ll and expenses which he
accenled
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Educational Meeting,

There will be an educational meet
ing at Falrvicw school house, Hope
township, on Thursday evening Feb.
18th. Some good papers and discus
sions relative to school work will be
given The program will also be en-
livencd with some good music, Every
one interested in education invited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Obituary.

Died, Jan. 4, 1896, Of paralysis Mrs.
Jane Sibrell. Deceased came to Kan
sas in 1870 and settled with her fam
ily on homestead two miles east OF
the present site OF sutphen's Mill,
where she had lived ever since. She
was one Of the pioneers of Dickinson
county, was a most exemplary wife
and mother, good neighbor and a
faithful Christian.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06

The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Elizabeth Allison were held Sunday
afternoon from the River Brethren
church. A large number Of friends
and relatives were present to show
their respect to the memory Of the
deceased. The interment was in Abb
lene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Repaired the Bridge.

The wagon bridge over the Smoky
Hill at Enterprise on which extensive
repairs have been made Is now ready
for use again and is in much improv'
ed condition. The bridge has lately
been considered in bad condition bu'
is now safe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06

The Rosebank church elected Jacob
Book as a member Of the ministry OF
that church al the meeting sunday
evening. A collection or free WIN
Offering was also taken for the bcne'l'
of David look and wife who are now
in Japan on their way to India as mis-
sionaries. Reports from the mission
aries are that they are getting along
well on their journey and meeting
with success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Columbians Have a Treat.

The Columbian club met with Mrs.
Joseph spanglcr last Saturday and
after discussing current events and
"Grecian Mythology" were treated to
a very nice luncheon in honor OF
Mesdames spangler and Hamilton
The formers sister, Mrs, j. I. Aug
ustine of Salina, assisted in serving.
The members took their departure
expressing hearty wishes for many
returns of their hostesscs' birthday
annlvcrsary-espccially when it falls
on "club day
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Short Business Session.

The regular school board session
Monday night was a brief one The roll
was called, monthly pay roll allowed,
and the treasurer's report heard. The
latter shows $1,l4l in the treasury
and nearly all warrants paid. Board
then adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Diphtheria Is Over.

The diphtheria scare at Enterprise
seems ended. No new cases have
been reported for four days, Services
were dispensed with in the churches
Sunday but it is expected that they
will be resumed and schools reopen
next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Will Give a Recital.

The Polymnia club will give one OF
its popular recitals about Feb. 18th at
the Pacific house. Those who heard
the organizations charmingprogram
of last winter will look forward to
this with high anticipations. 1t will
be real musical treat. The tickets
sold for the cantata which was moi
given will be honored for the recital,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Woman $ Day.

The Polymnia clubs program Wea'
nesday afternoon was devoted TO wo-
mans work. Leading features OF the
program we're;
womans Work,.a5.i+s.a..Mlss iiatlie h'eu
opouelass Tender and True" Miss lIalihcoS
"Juanita' with guitar accompaniment
.....s.,,.., Miss Elizabeth Barnes
"We'd Better Bldc u Wee" (clarlbeDaen
Mrs, Fulton
Sketch OF Mile, Holiness. Miss May hussell
.uuder the Apple rfee' Miss Ursula Ellison
sketch and lIlustralioh Of julia Rive
King o,s.~.l.s,.s'. MISS rear F"''o'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Only a Trace Of Snow.

What promised to be a snow storm
Monday lasted only half an hour,
then clearing away. Central Kansas
is struck on summer weather and
seems to like it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Teachers Meeting,

The teachers of southeast Dickinson
will meet at district 81, c. A. Shank,
teacher, Feb. IA. The program Isl
oDpties of parentsn ..,.,,,....G Geo. Rock
iHow Much Liberty Should be Allowed
at Night while Attending SCHOOL,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted US during our
recent trouble in the loss Of our dear
wife and mother.
DAVID SIBRELI,
HATTIE s. CAMPBELL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Notice
HATTIE s. CAMPBELL.

We offer special and very produc-
tive varieties Of early seed corn. Seed
catalogue free. Address at once,
stoners Nurseries, sedgwick, Kansas
19-6c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Alden.Copeland.

William Copeland Of Manchester
and Flora Alden Of Talmage came in
Friday morning, we've joined in matri-
mony by Judge Hutchison and sent
on their way rejoicing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06

To all who so thoughtfuIly and
kindly assisted us during the illness
and death Of wife and mother we wish
to extend our sincere thanks.
Rev. JOHN ALLISON AND FAMILY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Valentino Supper.

The Lutheran ladies will give a
Valentine social at the Pacific house
Feb. 18th. A hot supper will be
served
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-26

the dining-room. Then he carefully went
through that department and Its closets,
spreading the articles which he cared to
examine out on the able.
All of the doors leading from this room
he found locked, but he did not mind that
and tackled one of them with his good
jimmy. He split large splinter off the
door near the lock, but the faithful bolt
resisted him and he went for one of the
lower panels. This was soon opened. max
ing as nice square hole as the heart of q
burglar could wish.
The rest was easy sailing, and the Wis.,
Nothing escaped his close scrutiny from
cellar to garret. Trunks, bureaus, boxes
and shelves were overbauled and even the
bed clothing of all the sleeping apart
ments were heaped on the floor. Pockets
of wearing apparel were turned inside out,
and even the furniture of the kitchen was
overhauled. Then he went out by the
front door, leaving it wide open.
When Mrs. Bouton returned she hardly
knew her house, but soon missed
jewelry and small articles CT value
that had departed with the burglar.
Notwithstanding his care he missed quite
a large sum of money that only escaped
him because it was lying on the mantel in
full view. Mrs. Bouton at first hesitateo
to give any information regarding the
matter, because the detectives had sworn
her to secrecy week ago. explaining that
they could not recover the stolen articles
if the affair got into the papers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-26

rendered
City
effort Is
movement OF
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in B fla malo
Ludamus TIE taken
dramatically all
which the repeated
andbr brought to a n other
leading
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coming ending
which
without
chorus original
independently
William Nielsen obho
unusual combination of barytone and
in
Da Nobis closes the H somewhat lively
N.
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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-26
POLITICS EVERYWHERE.
There Is No Escape, Not Even by the
Sad Sea Waves.

There Is No Escape, Not Even by the
Sad Sea Waves.
There were thousands of people who
went 70 the ocean beach yesterday in the
hope that they might enjoy few hours of
rest from the din of politics that is to be
heard IN the City; but great was their dis
appointment. On every side their eyes
were greeted with immense posters an
nouncing the candidacy of some one anx-
ious to fill an office. Politicians occupied
the roads leading to the Cliff and on the
balconies of the Cliff House they were as
thick as delegates at National conyen-
ton, and they were busy buttonholing
every one they could and advancing the
merits of the respective individuals they
advocated. There was no escape from
politics for those who sought to have a
short rest.
There was a good attendance at the
baths and much fun was created by the
amphibous act of Cornell and Empey, il
Illustrative of Farmer Hayseed beaten by
a bunco-steerer by means of the gold brick
trick" Dave Thompson gave fine exhi-
bltion of high, fancy and trapeze diving,
and Cornell and Empey performed the
mystifyilg drown act in manner so clever
as to win for them much applause.