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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26
ANCIENT ROMAN CROWNS.
Seven Kinds Were Distributed as Rewards
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Seven Kinds Were Distributed as Rewards
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The Romans had various kinds of
crowns which they distributed as re-
wards for martial exploits and extaor-
binary services on behalf of the repub-
lie. nl .Enf.aT..r-EA So Do"
1. The oval crown, made of myrtle,
and bestowed on generals who were en-
titled to the honors of the "lesser tri-
umph," called ovation.
2. The naval or rostral crown, COM
posed of a circle of gold with orna-
ments representing "beaks' of ships,
and given to the captain who first Crap
pied or to soldiers who first boarded
en- enemys ship. h. #.."
3. The crown known in Latin as
"Vallaris Castrensis," u circle of gold
raised with jewels or palisades, the
reward of the general who first forced
the enemy's intrenchmcnts. ..
4. The mural crown, circle of gold
indented and embattled, given to the
warrior who first mounted the wall of
besieged place and successfully
lodged a standard or flag thereon.
5. The civic crown, (made of the
branch of a green oak), a garland of
oak leaves, bestowed upon the Roman
soldier who had saved the life of a cit
izen.
6. The triumphal crown, consisting
at first of wreaths of laurel, but after
ward made of gold-the reward of such
generals as had the good fortune to be
successful in battle.
Z. The crown called "Obsidionalis,"
or "Graminea," made of the common
grass" found growing on the scene of
action, and bestowed only for the de-
liverance of an army when reduced to
the last extremity. This was esteemed
the highest military reward among the
Roman soldiery. e..
Athletic crowns and crowns of laurel,
destined as rewards at public games,
and many other Roman sports, are
frequently found mentioned in the an
nails of Roman history. = Chambers
Journal. .....a- OIL. 8. sg..s g.. ~.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26
Glasgow Horse-Meat Trade.

There seems to be quite large trade
done in Glasgow in exporting horses
for human food. 1t was reported a.
the town council meeting there the
other day that 145 horses had been
slaughtered for human food during the
past fortnight, against % for the CORE
spending period of last year, and it was
explained that they all went to Ant
werp and 20 other parts of the CONT
nent. No doubt. But how much of
the flesh comes back again in the shape
of sausases for consumption in this
country the committee did not say
Westminster Gazette. ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26
Tickets, please! All tickets ready!"

Tickets, please! All tickets ready!"
It was the summons of the collector.
rubbed my eyes and looked around.
There was my fellow traveller sitting
quietly on the seat opposite, regarding
me with an amused expression on his
face.
Been sleeping?" he queried, as my
gaze caught his.
81 suppose l have" was my hay re-
ply.
"And dreaming, too" he added, with
a smile; "unpleasantly, should guess,
by your manner"
1t was so. The substantial repast Of
which 1 had partaken had been the
means of bringing on heavy slumber
which lasted right on to my journeys
end, and the fearful adventure through
which had been passing was not, az
I had imagined it, a thing of reality,
but only horrid nightmare, engen-
dered by the reception of a mass of in
digestible food into a constitutionally
dyspeptic stomach.
My companion, of course, was no
more nihilist than was. The only
fusible article inside his brown-paper
parcel was box containing hundred
choice cigars; and his flask, he assured
me, held nothing more injurious to the
system than a quantity of fine old
|. Cognac.
AS l related to him the experience
through which had gone he INDUCED
in hearty laugh, and, while 1 could
not refrain from joining him, even at
my own expense, inwardly registered
a VOW to give German sausage very
wide berth for the future.-Tit-Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26
worship Victoria as a DIVINITY.

There is a sect in Orissa, in the Ben.
gal presidency. who worship her maj
esty, Queen Victoria, as their chief
divinity. Col. Graham discovered that
her majesty was also an object of wor-
ship in the temple of the Phodong-
Lama, at Tumloong, in Thibet.-Chi-
eago Chronicle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26
Hint for Head Workers.

The man who boasts that he works
with his head instead of his hands is
respectfully reminded that the wood
pecker does the same, AMI is the biggest
kind of bore at the business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26
Deep Mourning.

"Grieved?" said Mr.. X. Ajyrate. II
was so grieved over the loss of my dear
uncle that i wept ink for three days!"-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26
No .omparison.

Don't you think the atmosphere in
our theaters is vile"
Eyes, but purer than on the STAGE
life
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26

Now it's the egg-eating champion.
ship. The record is held in Kentucky
by an Owensboro man, who in a contest
last week ate IA hard-boiled eggs,
against nine eaten by his nearest COM
pelitor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-03-26

If thou hast a lettering servant,
send him of thy errand just before his
dinner.-Fuller.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Jones-Bell.


NAVARRO, April 21.--The largest
audience that has ever gathered in the
Navarro church witnessed the
marriage Sunday evening Of Miss
Musa Jones to W. D. Bell. There
was lively interest in the event owing
to the popularity Of both the bride
and groom and the happiest spirit
prevailed. Rev. J. d. Trostle oilici-
ated. The brides attendant was
Miss Mabel Bassler while X. IL.
Graham supported the groom as best
man. The handsome and elaborate
attire Of the bridal party made the
scene rarely attractive one.
The bridal party was entertained
after the ceremony al the home Of the
brides sister, Mrs. May Sherman.
After a brief visit with friends and
relatives Mr.. and Mrs. Bell will for a
time board with Mrs. Will Sheets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
CITY MISSION WORKERS.
An Organization That Has a
Good Record,

One Of the city's most praiseworthy
institutions is the City Mission under
which name was consolidated two
years ago the local aid associations.
II has been efficient in every work it
has undertaken and by a systematic
division Of the city under the super
intendents has managed to keep thor
oughly informed as to every need. Its
members have received the hearty
support Of every charitably minded
person. All the collections etc. for
charitable purposes have been turned
over to it for distribution and the
work has been done faithfully and
well. During the past winter the
demands, though less than the pre-
ceding season, have all been fully
met and the president, Mrs. A. L.
Russell, and her aids have done a
work which can scarcely be overesti-
mated in its Importance and worthi-
ness. The women engaged in it are
doing true missionary labor and are
entitled to far greater praise than
those who overlook the want and
suffering at their door to seek a
"feldr in some heather land on the
other side of the world.
The mission held Its annual session
for the election OF officers and hear
ing of reports at the Central hotel
parlors this afternoon. The years
work has been creditable to all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
HAD A FIRE SCARE.
Fairs Meat Market Suffers from q
Broken Lamp.

At $3.50 Sunday night while Reuben
Fair was in his fathers meat market,
corner Of Third and Spruce street, re-
packing the ice in the refrigerator
where the meats are kept, kerosene
lamp was accidentally overturned and
in a moment the rear room Of the
structure was ablaze. The fire de-
partment was soon on hand and
despite the wind had the fire extin-
guished before it had done much
damage. Fifty dollars will repair the
injury to building and MIR. Fair loses
about $50 worth Of meat and fixtures.
The building is owned by Abilene
commandery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
DICKINs0N'S DEBTS.
A Better Showing Than in Many
Years Now Made.

The Topeka Mail publishes state
ments from various counties on mort
gage Indebtedness. Dickinson has
this:
ABILENE, Kas., April S.-For the
wear 1895 | find the farm land Of this
county was obligated on foreign mort
cages in the sum Of $l97, 1885. Mort
cages released by reason Of payment,
$S6l, 1872; city mortgages made, SOL
957; city mortgages released, &ll2,-
67S; farm and city mortgages releas-
ed by clerk Of the court on foreclos-
ure, $lO6, OIL; making total Of for
eign debt cancelled, $27l,H4. We
have more unincumbered property in
this county today than we have had
for 16 years, where the property is
owned by resident owners.
W. I. DAVIDSON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
WANT K1ErFER TO RUN.
Sixth District Thinks Abilene Should
Have q Candidate.

The Populist papers Of the north
west are greatly interested in the
make up of the Populist State ticket
and number Of leading journals Of
the Sixth district have come out in
favor Of Abilene putting forward a
candidate for place on the ticket
Several have suggested G. D. Kieifer,
the present county clerk, for secre-
tary Of state and they pledge
him the support Of the northwest II
he wants the honor. 1t is our guess
that Mr.. Kiefer will prefer to stay by
the very comfortable job he now has
rather than fly to the ills he knows
not Of. 1t is going to be mighty un-
certain work running for office on the
Pop ticket this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
From Mondays pally.l

The annual County Sunday School
convention adjourned Saturday even
ing after a most successful meeting
from the point OF interest awakened.
The attendance was smaller than was
anticipated but every discussion was
heartily and enthusiastically enjoyed.
State President H. C. Rash gave an
interesting talk as one Of the closing
features.
Officers were chosen as follows:
President, R. M. White, Abilene.
Vice President, j. J. Chambers,
Carlton.
Secretary, D. F. Shirk, Abilene.
Executive committee, G. G. Sher-
wood, Abilene; Edward wilkins, Wes-
ley;-S. H. Gugeler, Woodbine.
In the evening was a song service
conducted by NJ. H. Speer.
An elaborate program had been
arranged but colds prevented some Of
the singers taking part. The open
ing was composed Of congregational
choruses. Misses Maude Atkinson
and Ursula Ellison then gave appre-
ciated solos and Misses Gertie and
Edna Anderson and George Nichols a
trio.
Rev. E. 0. Taylor lectured on IA
Glass Of Beer Analyzed." giving an
earnest talk on the evils Of beer
drinking.
Sunday evening he lectured in the
opera house to union mass meeting
on That Boy Of Yours" making a
plea for bringing up children the way
they should 60.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Chapman Was the Winner.

The baseball game Monday after
noon was a dizzy fake from Abilene's
point Of view. Chapman on the
other hand rather liked it. The Abb
lene high school team played as hard
as it could but not quite hard enough
and was easily defeated by the county
high school sphere twirlers who
rolled up IS runs to Abilene's 8.
Frank Parent did his best to redeem
the county seat by making two home
runs and winning lots Of applause.
Sherwood Strother came out Of the
game with sprained shoulder and
won't pitch again for awhile. No
challenges will be considered for
awhile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Hope Was Victorious.

The Abilene high school base ball
team played the Hope team at Hope
Saturday afternoon and was defeated
by IS to IS. Strother and Brown
were the battery. The Hope boys
made a heavy score at the start and
kept the lead. During the game M.
Jolly while at bat attempted to dodge
q wild ball but owing to the slippery
condition Of the ground did not get
far enough and the ball hit the right
cheek bone, rupturing a small blood
vessel in the eye. He looks as though
he had been through a lS round prize
fight but no serious results are antic-
ipated from the injury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Fooled the Old Folks.

Frank Il. Hines and Miss Cornelia
Williams, living in the south part of
Clay county, went on buggy ride to
visit friends in IOttawa county Sum
day and instead Of driving directly
home came by way Of Abilcneand had
Judge Hutchison marry them. They
cautioned the newspapers not to men
ton it as they propose to surprise the
home folks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
THE FIRST DEFENDERS.
They Again Marched to Washington
Last Week.

The First Defenders are now In
Washington. They proceeded over
the same route by which they SO
promptly went to the defense Of the
national capital in April, 1851. They
were given reception by Governor
Hastings at Harrisburg, the point Of
starting, on Wednesday night; left
for Baltimore Friday morning where
they were again received blythe mil
itary and entertained by the mayor of
the city and governor Of the state.
Saturday, the S5th anniversary Of
their historic march, they were well
coined at the White House by Presi-
dent Cleveland.
The five companies composing the
first defenders numbered 5Sl men,
and were mostly from Berks and
Schuylkill counties. Only 1870 are
now living. They are accompanied
by Gen. D. M. Gregg, the Oldest liv-
ing calvary general in this country
Governor Hastings, Adjutant Gen
eral Tom Stewart, Capt. Boyer and
other members of the Defenders as
sociation Of Harrisburg, also accom-
panied the party.
As remarked by the Philadelphia
Inquirer: This weeks repetition OF
the march made in 1861 under such
different circumstances will help to
deepen in the nations annals the re-
cord Of the fact that these Pennsyl-
vanians, mostly from the Pennsyl-
vania German counties, were the first
northern troops to 60 to the defense
of the nation. For some time that
record was disputed. When its cor
rectness was admitted rivals to the
honor claimed that the Pennsylvan-
ians were not armed. A considerable
proportion Of them, third, was
and there was more danger in going
first partly armed than in following
after fully armed. The histories have
generally come to a full recognition
Of the Pennsylvania claim, and here
after such recognition will not be re-
fused
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
COM|SS|ONERS WORK.
MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
RECEIVE ATTENTION.
Tho Usual Bills Allowed-Aid Grant
cd to Various Persons-Adjournsd
to Meet May 20.

The county commissioners adjourn
ed Saturday noon until May 20.
The usual bills were allowed.
WIS. Anderson was granted the
contract for ice for court house at 30
cents per 100.
J. W. Baker and G. +. Livingston
were appointed assistant examiners
Of treasury. Last examjnation was
approved.
The following banks were approved
as repositories Of county funds: Abb
lene National, Citizens, Thos. Kirby's.
John B. Favor was appointed to
oversee the poor Of Abilene, vice D.
Matteson resigned. This was an ex-
cellent choice and things will be done
right.
r. A. Brown was made custodian
Of cellar vault.
Lincoln township was ordered to
open the Hewett road.
For following quarter aid to poor
was allowed as follows, being slightly
lass than last uuartar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
From Saturdays Daily.l

The County Sunday School assocla-
tion continues to hold well attended
sessions. The lecture last evening by
Rev. Z. 0. Taylor was interesting in
that 1t was different from the ordin-
ary temperance lecture He proved
by the authority Of DR.. Martin
author Of Martins Human Body, and
and DR.. Brown Of the Presbyterian
University, that; Alcohol is not a
food in any sense. That it is not a
heart stimulant. That 1t is as truly a
poison as arsenic, strychnine or
nitric acid.
F. Z. Nottori presided at this morn
ings session. Rev. vennum conduct
ed the opening exercises. show May
We Reach Those Who Need UsP" was
discussed by J. J. Chambers Rev.
Wheeler and others.
"The Field and Its Needs" by Sec
retary Drake followed. This was pre-
pared for an evening address and Mr..
Drake was gieen little extra time.
The address was full Of vigor and
good things.
Howard C. Rash Of Salina, state
president, gave an eloquent address
ON "The Possibilities and Importance
Of Sunday School Work" It was dis
cussed by Mrs. Case.
The township vice presidents re-
ports we're very encouraging and in
dicate fattering condition Of the
schools.
The treasurer reported nearly
enough money on hand to meet al
expenses
This afternoon Prof. L. H. Wishart
Of Solomon had strong paper OF
.Christian Citizenship" Rev. DR.
Blaynsy contrasted American anf
European Sabbaths.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Wanted Flour Badly.

As Assistant Marshal Folk was 60
ing home at s o'clock Tuesday morn
ing he saw man with sack over
his shoulder near the City mills. He
gave chase and followed the fellow
who dropped the sack and skipped,
getting away. He had sack Of flour
which he had stolen from freight
car. 1t is pretty well known who the
thief is but he may be allowed to 60
this time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Bible Teachers.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
IN SESSION. .
Considering the Rains, the Attend
aucs Il Good Many Helpful Papers
Presented and Earnestly Discussed
From Fridays paily.l

In spite Of the rain the 18th annual
meeting Of the Dickinson county
Sunday school association opened
with a good attendance. All parts OF
the county were represented some
delegates driving 20 miles to be pres
ent. When President +. 3. Nottorf
called the convention to ordeSln the
Lutheran church 60 were on hand. D.
r. Shirk is secretary; Miss Grace
Peters organist.
After devotional exercises led by
the president, State Secretary J. =.
Drake gave normal lesson on the
subject, Magnify" He emphasized
the Importance Of making much Of
the singing lesson, rally, and school,
in general: talk it, agitate it, make
people think that it means something
to belong to the Sunday school,
Give the scholars something to do.
Likewise the older people.
A song was followed by a very
stirring address on 1.-The Country
Sunday School" by E. wilkins, Of
Wesley. He said that much pity is
wasted on the country Sunday school
and It is not desired. The country
people are slow, but they are there
and they always accomplish some
thing. He then reviewed in a very
entertaining manner the history Of
the Wesley Sunday school for 20
wears. An interesting discussion
ollowed.
A. j. HUFF said that socially alone
the country Sunday school is a valu-
able organization, besides the spirit
ual side Of it. He urged Children's
dsy and Easter exercises. Fifty per
cent OF those present first went to
Sunday school in the country.
The delegates were then introduced
and assigned places for entertain
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The afternoon session opened with
thanksgiving service conducted BY 3.
wilkins.
Mrs. c. Rugh gave a helpful talk
on "The Bible in the Hands Of the
Teachers and Pupils"
A Bible reading by Rev. I. McCon-
nell Of Chapman followed, Rev. Ford
not being present.
Secretary Drake talked on The
Land We Study"
1.-The Home Department" was dis
cussed, after which were committee
appointments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Death at Enterprise.

Special TO The Reflector,
ENTERPRISE, April 20. - Mrs. E.
Carl died Saturday evening at .
o'clock. The funeral services were
conducted in the Z. M. Z. church this
morning by Rev. Tarbill Of Abilene
The citizens Of Enterprise sympathize
with Mr.. Carl In his bereavement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Civil Service Examination.

A civil service examination for
positions in the postal service will be
held Saturday, June 8. Applicants
must be IS years old or over and
must file their application with H. D.
Focht, secretary Of the local board,
by Monday, May IS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Highest Of all in Leayenng Powa-Latest U.S. Govt Report
@!A!!! g! BsxassE BBss!a&s
ABSOLUTELY PURE


Geo. W. Dunks, Of Ridge town
ship, one Of the county's old timers,
has been granted a pension. Mr..
Dunks was good soldier and is a
good citizen. He deserves the recog-
milton.
An Abilene lawyer says it is the
proudest boast of his married life that
he has never told his wife a lie yet
that she did not believe him. He says
supreme happiness reigns in his
home.
H. Brumm today bought the
Armitage bazar stock and takes pos
session at once. He will move his
grocery stock to Broadway and sell
out the bazaar stock at present prices.
Get your barber work done at c.
n
W. Hollis barber shop, under Gulick's.
Enterprise Journals Walter Kern
was in the city Sunday morning. He
is farming Charley Kubach's big farm
southwest of Abilene and moved his
family from their Clark's creek home
to that place the first Of the week.
--Telegrams from Detroit, Mich,
announce the death Of Mrs. Maggie
Stock, aged so, sister Of 5. A. Cooper,
at 10 o'clock last night. She leaves
three children. Two other brothers,
Albert Of III Reno and John J. Of Las
Animas, will attend the funeral.
Hope News Now that Enterprise
debaters have decided that the signs
Of the times indicate the downfall Of
the country, and Dr.. Brooks, q ST
Louis preacher, says the govern
ment will be overthrown within six
months, you had better get your
gun out and sandpaper of the barrels.
Ed Howe; II you want to post
yourself in a certain line, why not
slip quietly into library and study
the best authorities on the subject
Why listen to dull "paper" written
by 4 man who knows as little about
the subject in hand as you doP There
Is an immense amount Of nonsense
about the "clnbs" people belong to
for improvement"
--Salina is not getting as much
rain as Abilene. Taylor Miller OF
that place keeps a record and says
since the first Of January, up to last
evening, there had fallen II inches,
including, the melted snow, The
shower yesterday evening amounted
to one-fourth Of an inch, and the
heavy fall later in the night was one
and three-fourths inches, making a
total Of two inches for last nights
rain. The showers last Saturday and
Sunday amounted to live-cighths of an
inch,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Herington's Graduates,

Pretty invitations were issued by
the graduating class Of the Herington
high school for graduating exercises
next Friday evening. Ex-state supt'
Winans will deliver the address to the
class. Those to receive diplomas are'
Mildred Burke, Gertrude Beagle,
Florence Dunn, Minerva Downing,
Niels Nelson, Hannah Keagy, Isabel
Miller, Anna Ashley, Curtis Redmond.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
His Fine RENTED.

0. X. Hazel Of Solomon had a
thumb bitten off while ago and
came to Abilene to drown his misery.
He drowned 1t so much that he was
far from 0. X. and drove around town
hilariously Sunday night and was fin
ally run In. He was fined So and costs
but the acting mayor remitted the
fine II he promised to 60 home. This
he did and went.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
Two More Townships Lose.

The assessors of Rinehart and Hol-
land townships filed their reports
Tuesday. The former township
has a population OF 404, decrease
OF 1874 in the year. Hollands popula-
tion Is 347, q loss Of 40.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-23
GOSPEL Union Convention.

The Kansas Gospel Union will hold
conference in the First Baptist
church beginning Friday evening
April "a and continuing Saturday
and Sunday. Addresses by A. f.
Bishop, State Secretary F. c. Engart,
Geo. s. Fisher, secretary Worlds
Gospel Union, and L. H. Jamison, re-
turned missionary from Central
America. The local committee in
vites all to attend.