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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
ABILENE MEANS BUSINESS.
That Populist Convention Il Coming
This Way Sure.

Another good sized meeting was
held in the court room last night in
the interest Of securing the Pop state
convention. &. d. Kieifer presided.
Plans were presented and approved
for the proposed hall accommodating
1000 people. The finance committee
reported $3.50 already raised and
plenty more forthcoming. J, $. Hol-
linger was made chairman Of u trans
portation committee to arrange for
taking the Abilene crowd to Topeka
on Feb. a. The contest is now be.
tween Emporia and Abilene. This
city has by far the strongest PROPOSE
ton and the support oiall central and
western Kansas. The feeling Is that
it will win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Comic valentines are ripe.

Comic valentines are ripe.
81 Plunkard is coming Feb. 18th.
-Mumps is devasting the youthful
population Of Solomon.
Case & Co. have the first window
display Of spring dry goods.
II you want your saw filed get J. l..
Brenizer to do it. He knows how.
Information has been filed charg-
ing Alfred Shook with insanity.
Examination tomorrow.
Mrs. G. W. Hurd wants a good girl
for general housework. 235tf&cl
Cards are out for a reception to
be given by Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Cowles at the Pacific, Wednesday
evening, Feb. l2. Cards and dancing
are on the program and the reception
will be one Of the most charming in
the city's history.
Little Willie from his mirror,
Sucked the mercury all off, Thinking
in his childish error, 1t would cure
his whooping cough. At the funeral,
Willie's mother, Smartly said to Mrs.
Brown, " Twas chilly day for Will.
liam When the mercury went down."
Il Arkansas City Traveller.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
ASKED FOR A RAISE.
Training School Teachers Petition
the School Board.

The special schoolboard meeting
last evening was confronted by pc.
tition from the young ladies who are
pupil-teachers in the training school
department Of the city schools asking
for raise In their salaries. The
young ladies receive So month each,
according to the boards proposition
last fall, but they set forth that they
considered that having worked half
the year for that they were entitled to
something more and respectfully ask
ed that it might be granted.
The board went into executive ses-
sion after receiving the petition and
adjourned without taking any formal
action on the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
County High School.

j. D. Winters Is now attending
school.
Miss Mary PETIT and school made us
pleasant visit last week.
Messrs. Engle and Hostetter were
visiting with their parents over
Sunday.
Walter Meek boarded the train for
Abilene Saturday. We don't know
who Walter wished to to SEQ. Perhaps
they were relatives, perhaps not.
Rev. Shoeb delivered bis famous
lecture, John Brown and the Early
Days Of Kansas" The lecture was
thoroughly enjoyed and highly APP
plaudcd by the students.
Prof. Cook gave an interesting talk
before the school last Wednesday
morning.
The members Of Mrs. Cooks
Rhetoric class are now reading their
descriptions. 1t has been said that
this class, though the smallest OF any
OF the classes OF It's kind for some
years, is also the best one. They en-.
Joy the work very much and take up
every task readily.
The Garfield society is now secret
order. They have adopted all the
rules Of a secret society and take in
new members with o form Of initia.
ton. The society Is gradually grow
Ing. One new member was taken in
at the last meeting, and four more
will be admitted at the next.
Prof. Cook appointed a committee
to prepare program for Washing
toms birthday. The committee met
and acted accordingly. Two days
later they were asked to report. To
the establishment Of the faculty and
TO the mirth Of the students IL was
found that the faculty were the only
ones placed on the program.
The wheels in Prof. Carter's head
are being slowly wound up for the
talk he is to give on Washington's
birthday. We hope they will not stop
until wound perfectly tight and then
he may, by permission, perform the
experiment OF converting potential
energy into that Of kinetic.
DR.. Mitchell will.lecture in Assem-
bly, hall Friday evening on the sub.
ject, 1.-THE Land Of the Pharaohs."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
ABOUT PEOPLE.

J. N. Burton, Of Hope, was in thu
city.
John Goodwin, Of Hayes, was
pleasant caller.
c. H. Rowland was up from Dillon,
Dragging about that new boy Of his
W. G. Harley left for Leavenworth
where be will remain during the win
ter.
John Calene is here on his way
home from Kansas City to Sylvan
Grove.
Prof. S. NJ. Cook was up from
Chapman. He reports the high
school as fourishing.
Mrs. Win Rynearson, Mrs. Howtcn
and Mrs. Glenn and children, oil
Manchester, are spending a few days
with Mrs. c. C. Mosher.
James Sexton OF Newborn township
who has been sick all winter is able
to be around again and made the Re.
FLEcroR pleasant call.
G. W. Herren, one OF Navarre's wide
awake and jolly farmers, was in
town. He says the open winter is
making it easy for farmers to get
through the season and is very favor
able to stock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Shortened the Round Ligaments.

Shortening the round ligaments is
prone to become an operation as pop
ular as operations for appendicitis.
1t is a highly scientific and psycologi-
cal operation and intended to relieve
one Of the many Ills women are heir
to. Mrs. Orren Broughton, residing
eight miles south Of town, has been
almost an invalid for many years.
She underwent the operation yester-
day though her constitution was very
much weakened by many years Of
suffering. She withstood the opera
ton well and today we learn through
DR.. Steelsmith, who did the work,
that her present condition is good
and comfortable future Is antici-
pated.
Miss Mary Engle, daughter Of
Aaron Engle who lives seven miles
south Of town, underwent the opera
ton this forenoon and is doing well
so far.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
IN HAPPY sPR1NGTINE.
Work on the Electric Light Plant
Il Promised Then.

Contractor Kruger who has the job
of building the new electric light
power house received letter from
Norris Brothers today saying that
work on the new plant which they
propose to put in will not commence
until spring. 1t was expected to
commence work this month but the
gentlemen say that nothing could be
accomplished in this weather.
Guess they don't know the brand Of
winter weather central Kansas is
opening this year. The gentlemen
say they mean business but won't 60
to work now. They have until June
l to finish the plant under the
franchise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
FAME AND
POPULARITY

Is rapidly spreading throughout
the entire world, as Its merits
become known. This system
being based on geometrical
principles, assures in advance
an accurate result. 1t never
fails, whether You are cut
ting for a good or bad figure, to
give q comfortable, easy, artis-
tic and perfect fitting garment
without altering.
1t improves and adorns the
defective figure; brings out and
illustrates the symmetry and
beauty Of the moreperfect form,
obtaining in each case the best
possible results.
1t reduces dress cutting to an
exact science, teaching how to
apply and take more measures
than is used by any other
method, by which is obtained,
with mathematical certainty.
every point in a figure necessary
to insure a perfect fit without
altering, even should the form
be an irregular one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
WHISKY CASES ON.
Court Takes Up the Criminal Cases
in Earnest,

~S~As ASs sAS SAs~s S'-S~"
in Earnest.
District court opened this morning
with the jury in attendance. Alex
Mustard Of Manchester and o. O.
Button were excused from serving on
jury.
The criminal cases were taken up
for trial. Shorty Buchanan, accused
Of selling intoxicating liquors, was on
trial until 8 p m. when the jury went
out.
The jury in the Buchanan case as
agreed, standing 5 TOD for conviction,
and was discharged.
In the case Of Perry Hampton, one
Of the grand jury indictments, the
original indictment paper was lost
and action was brought on copy. A
motion was argued to quash indict-
ment in certain counts on this ground
and sustained. The case was con-
tinued until Monday.
VIM. Latin, Of Solomon, pleaded
guilty to petit larceny and was fined
IS and costs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Farmers Read This.

G. G Sterl 4 Co. are selling winter
.pantaloons at 80, 40 and so per cent
off. Pants that sold for $3.50 now
$1.25 and so on. Don't miss this
chancel call early before they are
all sold. The best SOC overall in the
world, the best SOC wool hat in
America, the best $1.OO, jeans pants
this side OF Russia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Endeavor Supper.

The c. Z. 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, 1896-02-06
Mr.. Middleton Goes to Topeka.

Jonathan Middleton has been
engaged by A. zahner as his chiel
bookkeeper in his new office at
Topeka. Mr.. Zahner will have six
employees in the office and exrrrts to
be ready for business about March lst.
We regret to see Mr.. Middleton and
wife leave the city,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
A large assortment
of new Percales at
DOnald's.
Nav Go to "Arkansaw. u

j. +. Janicke and family Of Dillon
have gone on trip to Arkansas.
They will look the state over and II a
suitable location is found may move
Mr.. Janicke's general merchandise
store from Dillon to that state. Mr..
Janicke is one of the county's most
substantial business men and we
hope he will conclude to remain in
Dickinson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Bring your eggs and
poultry to McDonald's
WALNUT GROVE.

viii Hutchinson is staying with his
sister, Mrs. c. NJ. Shaw, during the
absence Of her husband.
John Book Of Pennsylvania arrived
here Tuesday.
Adam Book and family were visit
ing in Hope Saturday and Sunday.
G. M. Shaw will have public sale
on Feb. goth.
The dance at Pearl on Friday night
was quite success. A number Of
Woodbine's young people were out
and report good time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Shipping the Sheep.

The $4,000 sheep which have been
in the Solomon yards being fattcned
for the market are being shipped to
northern Illinois. J. A. Knowlan,
one Of the managers, took out eleven
carloads this week. z. Frazier OF
Solomon accompanied the stock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Dillon Workmen's Goat Stable.

The A. D. U. W. at Dillon Is build
ing new ante room to its lodge
headquarters. 1t will be used as a
stable for the goat and other para
pharnalia Of the organization. The
lodge is growing rapidly and is one
of the most prosperous in the county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Recital on February 10.

The Polymnia club has decided to
have its recital at the Pacific on We'd
ncsdao evening, Feb. 10. 1t will be q
musical treat and will be attended by
a large audience.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Embroideries, new
designs and lowest
prices at Donald's.
No Diphtheria Near Woodbine.

A report was in circulation in the
vicinity Of Walnut Grove that diph-
liberia had broken out IN the vicinity
but it was uniounded. No cases are
reported in the county except those
at Enterprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Mills Shut Down.

The Agatite mills at Dillon shut
down Tuesday for few days, Mr..
Topper, of the mill, went to Longford
to arrange for starting the new mill
at that place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Birthday Surprise.

About 80 young people gave Oscar
Dentzer, living south Of town, a
pleasant birthday surprise last even
ing. The party had delightful time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
SIXTH,

BY learning 1t you become
master Of the situation. Are
independent and able to cut
your own clothing correctly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
FOURTH.

The knowledge Of this system
Is capital in business. Cutters
who use it get good salaries and
are always in demand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
SEVENTH.

Because Of its simplicity. In
structions are given by object
lessons, which makes 1t more
easy and simple to learn than
any Ladies' Tailoring system
ever invented.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
THIRD.

Firstclass dressmakers always
obtain 1t as soon as its merits
are known to them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
-Four Hundred Invitations.

A large wedding was that at
Solomon yesterday when Miss Julis
Sullivan and Patrick Donahuc were
married at the Catholic church. Four
hundred invitations were issued. A
wedding dinner and dance followed
the ceremony
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
FIFTH.

With it you can cut any gar
ment any style and size to fit
any form perfectly without alter
Ing one stitch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
EIGHTH.

Because it is economical. By
doing your own dressmaking
you can have two dresses at the
usual cost Of one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
SECOND.

BY its use you are always sure
Of having perfect fitting gar
ments,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06

Every Lady Should Learn
This System:
FIRST.

Because it is perfect Tailor's
method Of. cutting ladies' and
children's wearing apparel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
NINTH.

Because there is nothing
gained by ignorance. Practical
knowledge on this subject will
always be valuable to you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
TENTH.

1t puts you in possession Of a
good trade that may at some
time in life be Of vast Import
ance to you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06

N. B. All ladies to whom
gave instructions a year ago are
welcome, and will receive one
Of my new instruction cards by
calling.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
GOTHAM BANKS STAND WELL.
Surplus Reserve but Slightly De.
creased Despite Recent Drains.

NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-The New
York Financier says this week: The
bank statement for the current week
Is important, mainly in demonstrating
the fact that, although the greater
portion Of the money needed for the
500, O000 600 bond subscription has been
paid over, the clearing house banks
still hold $22,000.00O excess reserve
Since Feb. s the banks have lost in
cash 1850, 200, and their excess re-
serve has fallen, in round numbers,
about $1S,000,000 In view of the fact
that at least So per cent of the new
loan has been financed through New
York city, this makes a most credit
able showing. The statement for the
week is also favorable in showing an
expansion of loans.
The market for paper has been much
easier of late, and the fact that banks
are again extending this part of their
business after the sharp contraction
which sent the loan totals from $685.
$50, 700 on Jan. 4, to $445, 431, 800 on Feb.
S-can be seen in the increase Of $1S,-
100000 in the last three weeks. That
the new bonds are being used for cir
culation purposes is evident. Several
of the larger banks have of late with
drawn a large amout of their circula-
ton, but the current statement shows
an expansion of $233. 200, and this is be-
ing repeated, not alone in New York,
but all over the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
MINNEAPOLIS GnORULEs.

The Honnepin Democratic league will meet
Monday evening at its rooms in the New
York Lie building.
Rev. Israel Bergstrom will preach at HOLY
1nnocents Episcopal chapel corner Emerson
and TWenty-seventh avenues north, this
morning.
odd Hoss" Hoey and his colleagues will
remain over at the Metropolitan for spe-
cial performance of THE Globe Trotter"
this evening.
This afternoon at o'clock. at the EXPOSE
ton nal, los Central avenue, corner Prince
street the Franco American Republican club
will hold its regular monthly meeting
Frank DAM will give his eighth concert
at Harmonic hall this afternoon. The con-
cert will be signalized by the appearance ON
the programme of Miss Abbie Warendorph,
the brilliant young soprano.
All wheelmen interested in the construction
of cycle path between Minneapolis and ST
Paul are requested to meet the committee
club, Monday evening at O'clock
Mayor Pratt yesterday intimated that he
would sign the asphalt resolution passed at
the meeting of the council Friday night rec
ognlzlng the fact that the council had the
absolute right to select any material desired
Maj. Sullwell, of the local Salvation Army
returned from New York yesterday morning
where he attended meeting of the officers
of the army. Trouble among members of
the Booth family is generally conceded to
have caused the recent difficulty in the ranks
Monday evening next, "Trilby," accom-
panied by Little Billee,. Taffy The Laird,
sociates of the Latin Quarter as described
so graphically by Du Maurier in his famous
story, will appear at the Metropolitan.
The Last Stroke" will be the attraction
at the BiJou the coming week. opening with
matinee this afternoon. 1t is new play
from the rem of /. n. Morris, and it will be
produced upon an elaborate scenic scale by
Manager Jacob Lit whose latest venture
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
VETO IS SET ASIDE
al .vl.
HOUSE AGAIN PASSES THE BILL TO
LEASE ARIZONA LANDS 200
TO 3S.
.. et .t.E =.-.t,a~- ,;
WILL ABOLISH FEE SYSTEM.
MEMBERS DECLAIM AGAINST THE
EXTRAVAGANCE OF UNITED
STATES COURTS.
SEAT FOR ANOTHER FUsIONIsT.
Elections Committee Reports for the
Contestant in the Second Ala
bama District.
WILL ABOLISH FEE SYSTEM.
SEAT FOR ANOTHER FUs1oNIsT.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 29.-The first
presidential veto Of this session Of con-
gress was over-ridden by the house to-
day by vote Of 200 to 1922 more
than the requisite two-thirds. All the
Republicans and thirty-one Democrats
voted for the bill, while the votes to
sustain the president were all cast by
Democrats. The bill authorizes the
governor and local officers of Arizona
to lease the educational lands of the
territory for school purposes. The pres
ident's objection to the bill was that it
did not give the secretary of the in
terror power to approve, or disapprove
the leases, and did. not throw proper
safeguards around the leases. The bill
was identical with similar bill passed
by the last congress- relating to Okla
homa territory at the request of the
secretary of the interior, and that the
present bill had received the written
approval of both Secretary Smith and
the commissioner of the general land
office. The statement was also made
that the lands proposed to be leased
were now in possession of cattle men
and others, rent free, The remainder
of the day was consumed in the con-
sideration of the legislative appropria-
ton bill. No amendments of public
interest were adopted. BY special
order adopted, the bill to abolish the
system of fees in the Office Of district
attorneys and marshals will be con-
sidered on Monday.
The senate amendments to the army
apDrODriatiOn hill wore pon-cOncIlrred
in by the house today. and the bill
was sent to conference.
Mr.. Henderson Rep., TO-, from the
committee on rules, presented the spe-
cial order of which he had given notice
yesterday, making it an order to offer
the bill to abolish the fee system, In
the case of United States attorneys
and marshals, as an amendment to the
legislative appropriation bill. He ex-
planned that the house was strongly in
favor of this measure, and that the
adoption of the rule would give con-
gress an opportunity 70 work this
much-needed reform. He expressed
the belief that reduction of over
100000 could be effected, The appro-
priation for United, States marshals
and deputies had increased from $780,
900 in 1890 to $1,6S0, 900 fin 1896, for Unit
ed States attorneys from $2S9.000 to
100000; for United States commission
ers. from s1S5,0OO to S3405Ne0 The total
appropriations for the United States
courts had increased ,since 1885 from
s., 900 to Sc, 481 900, ,n
CLERKS NOT INCLUDED.
Mr.. Catchings Dem.. Miss.) asked
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-01
M I'M NJ EAPOlES.
427-42s NicoIIet Av. Over Yerxa's

II an amendment would be in order to
abolish the fee system in the case Of
United States clerks. Mr.. Henderson
replied that he did not think it would.
The subcommittee which had pre-
pared the bill, said he, did not in
engaged in working up litigation,
whereas attorneys and marshals were
at the fountain head.
Mr.. Crisp pem., Ga.) said that or
dinarily he would not favor such an
order, but, realizing that, If this urg-
ent reform were to be effected, it would
have to be in the shape of an amend
ment to this appropriation bill, he
should vote for this rule
Mr.. Cooper Oem., Fla) protested
against the passing Of such a sweep
ing bill in such a manner He thought
the bill was defective in many re-
spects. Every member, he thought,
would desire an opportunity to con-
suit with his constituents, practicing
lawyers and the officers of the court
before voting. The special order was,
without division, adopted.
Mr.. Daniels Rep., N. ", chairman
of elections committee No. 2, reported
the contested election case of Aldrich
versus Robbins from the Second Ala
bama district. TIE report favored the
contestant, Mr.. Aldrich, who was vot-
ed for by a fusion of Republicans and
Populists. He gave notice that he
would call the case up in about ten
days. The house then went into COM
mittee Of the whole on the executive,
legislative and judicial appropriation
bill. Mr.. Catron, the New Mexican
delegate, offered an amendment to
change the time for the meeting of
the territorial legislature of New Mex
leo, and it's methods of reorganization,
but it was not acted on today Sew
eral minor amendments were adopted
and the bill was completed, except for
controverted paragraphs, when the
committee rose. At $40 the house adj
journed.