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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07
LIFE A CONTINUAL MISERY.
,nhabitapt. Of Armenia Must SEEK new
uom.. NJ AhandOu Their Religion.

,,hab,tant. Of Armenia Must Seek New
Homes or abandon Their Religion
NEW YORK, Nav A letter has
been received by the National Arme'
MAN relief committee from Turkey
which relates deplorable state OF
affairs as existing there and says
among other things: 1T is now more
than five months that sword, fire'
famine and cold have been doing their
fearful work among us. Not less than
zoo, 1000 Of our people, largely men and
from influential and productive classes
have fallen victims to the fury
Of our prosecutors. More than
10000 have, under threats OF In
slant death, protested lslamism,
Thousands Of our sisters ano
daughters have been violently carried
off to the harems Of the Turks ano
Kurds. Nor do we yet see any marked
Improvement in our condition. What
then. are we to do? Three possible
courses Of action are open to us
First, we can surrender all that oul
fathers have clung to during theil
many years Of oppression and SUI y,
ferings; we can abandon our 1al'h
profess Islam and lose ourselves ant
our children in the mass OF the MOS
lem masters; or, second, we can g
on patiently dragging the chains Q
our oppressors and bearing their IN
suits and abuses, wasting away gu
lives and our strength in ignoble servl
tude; or, third, we can seek IN othe
lands and among liberty loving peopl
new homes and new hopes OF entel
.>..tc. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

Gotlieb Wuetherich, an old and weli'
known German resident OF Omaha,
Neb., committed suicide by strangula'
tion The cause is ascribed to i'll health
and financial trouble.
Prof. F. Heiwich Geffcken, the great
German authority on international law,
is dead from suffocation caused by the
explosion Of lamp.
The strike ordered by the Amalga-
mated association affecting the em'
ployes Of the Union Traction Co.. in
Philadelphia, did not materialize.
At Chicago the strike Of iron work
ers on the Union Loop and Northwest
ern Elevated road for an advance IN
wages promises to be an extensive and
serious affair
The house committee has reported
favorably the bill to protect free labol
from convict labor by restricting TN
sale of convict-made goods to the state
in which they are produced.
Near Fairyiew, Pa, Edward Heidle
killed his brotber-in-law, Levi kreider
over an estate, then fled to the woods
He was captured ana a mob came nea
iynching him. Both families arr
wealthy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07
GENESIS or A "cRANk."
The Eject Of Large Ideas Upon small
Minds.

One OF the most interesting OF psy-
Geological studies, says the Century, Is
the effect Of large idea upon q small
mind, A large idca entering large
mind balances and dignifes It; It's ef'
fcct upon small mind Is often COM
pletely upsctting The man becomes
intellectually top-heayy and unsteany'
When one becomes observant OF TINS
phenomenon he finds much to amuse
and again much to deplore. lie is
amused. for instance, to notice the re-
suit Of this overlooking throughout a
long career. Where q subject Is thus
acted upon by succession OF IDEAS
each embodying an important truth
which the man is incapable OF carrying
his receptivity to impression proves 70
he his banc. The sudden realization
for the first time of u fundamental prih-
cple makes monomaniac OF him. An
other sudden realization OF stu another
fundamental principle and he is spin
ming off at new tangent.
But there are times when this eilect
of large ideas upon little minds IS most
mischievous and deplorable. Thus Ia
bred the race Of incurable cranks in
philosophy, theology, art and pollt'cs'
The word "crank' has been maliclously
mlsused for purposes Of cynical ridl-
Guile, but IT is too descriptive o name
to be set aside. The congenial crank
10 always started on his career OF IN
utility by this application OF Il big laeo
to small brain. The most tiring
thing about him is his self-compia'
cency, owing to his knowledge OF the
fact that better men have been ms
called by his own accurately descriptive
cognomen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

ST. LOUIS May AT the request OF
Charles Green, president of the Peo-
pies railway, Councilman Horton IN
troduced a bill last night, by the terms
of which the road offers three-cent
fare between the hours Of five and
seven in the morning and five and
eight in the evening every day except
Sunday. in return for new franchise
from the CITY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07
The second son Made shah.

TIFLIs, May 4-Immediately after
the death Of Nasr-ed-Din, his Sec
ond son, Muzzafer-ed-Din, was pro-
claimed shah. Russia and Great Brit
ain recognized Muzzafer-ed-Din as
heir to the Persian throne in 1858 The
grand vizier will govern until the ar
rival of the new shah at Teheran from
Tabriz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

topeka, Kan. May 4.-Rev. H. A.
Hoffman, financial secretary Of the
State Temperance union, came here
Yesterday to take charge OF the cam
paipn for prohibition. He says he finds
much apathy toward prohibition and
that church members are now advocat'
ing high license. The Mystic Brother
hood, the resubmission secret society,
now claims a mem bership Of $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07
NOW POLITICAL FRIENDS.
Two Kansas Democrats Join Forces 10
Vorw for Free silver.

7 wD Kansas Democrats JOIN Toioo7 y"
Worx for Free Silver.
TOPEKA, Kan, April So.-lf there
were any differences between ex-sen-
ator John Martin and David Overmyer,
they have been adjusted, and each will
support the other in the Shawnee
county democratic convention for
member of the delegation to the state
convention, and there each will again
support the other for delegate-at'large
to the national convention, and make
the fight together for instructions Tor
free silver. The gold standard wing
of the party expected to fight both
Martin and Overmyer, but only as
heads Of seperate factions. Now that
these two silver leaders have joined
forces the gold men will probably
have to change their plan OF battle, a.
Il is no longer three.cornered con
togf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

Mtssouri Negro Republicans

ST.. JOSEPH. Mo-, May 3-Dr. }. H. A.
Grassland, of this city, president OF the
Negro Republican league, OF Missouri
has caused to be issued a call for a
state convention, to be held in Jeffer-
son City on May7. The Of ject is for
the purpose Of considering questions
looking to the advancement OF the
race. Each county in the state con-
tanning % or more inhabitants is re-
ouested 10 send delegates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

ST. LOUIS, May 4.-Secretary n y
Lee, of the Shiloh Battlefield associa'
ton, arrived in the city last evening
from Shiloh battlefield, where he had
been making arrangements for the re-
union to be held on the battlefield al
pit,sburp Landing, Tenn, May 20 and
30 The first monument to be erected
on that battlefield will be unveiled on
the goth by the Illinois Veterans asso
citation. Gen, Phillips, one OF the SUI
preme Judges of Illinois, will deliver
the address at the unwilling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

WASHINGTON, May 4,-The pro-
pramme Of exercises for the unwilling
of the statue of Gen. Hancock here
Nav IL has been completed. President
Cleveland will preside and possibly
nav make a few Introductory remarks.
Senator Palmer, Of Illinois, will be the
orator OF the day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07
A POLITICIANS SUICIDE.
A pennsylyania Admirer Of Senator quay
Ia Easily Discouraged.

Pennsylvanta A0m'reF VI
Ia Easily Discouraged.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. May 4.-When Sen
ator Quay announced his candidacy
for the presidential nomination. George
wilhelm, of Beechmont, Allegheny
county, organized q Quay club win
the intention of taking the members
to n. Louis at convention time. In
other ways he indicated his opposition
to Mckinley, When he read in the
paper Yesterday Of the action OF the
Springfield convention he went into
his cellar and shot himself to death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

inouiring Kid-What is an acre, dadY
Father (reading)-Four roods. !.
Inquiring Kid-What is rood, dadP
Father-Forty square rods, poles or
perches.
Inquiring Kid-What is a wise acre
dad?
Father (rising)-one who keeps d
spare rod. pole or perch to apply to Q
boy who asks useless questions y.
Jonrnnl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07
WILL NOT HARBOR OUTLAWS.


Agalnst Fmbexzlers.
Cry OF MEXICO, May AIN the case
Of Chester Rowe, Of Poweshiek county,
Ia, accused Of embezzling public
moneys, Judge Aguelar imposed a
sentence of IL years and 2 months I'M
prisonmeut in Belm prison. This case
has been a notable one in the history
of Mexican jurisprudence, as Rowe,
after committing the otfense, came here
and took out papers of citizenship
hopinp thus to evade punishment
But under the penal code, an offense
committed abroad and continued on
Mexican soil is punishable, and Rowe's
ease will serve as warning for Grim
inals hoping to find safe asylum IN
Maxico
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

I
The book store is being repapered.
Why don't the cycle clubs give
parade'
Born. 10 Mr.. and Mrs. W. H
IriOn, son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. ". G.
Hill, Of Chicago, girl
Frank Bostwick Of Donegal is
very i'll with appendicitis.
The City mills are shut down
because Of q broken shaft.
Rev. T. j. Elkin, Of Gypsum, is
is a new pastor at Manchester
Mrs. J. w. Brown died at Hope
this week from an operation after a
long illness.
Il. Hoffman leaves Thursday for
Crystal, Colorado, to look after MN
ing interests.
Frank Parent is something OF a
Nimrod himself. He cashed in four
wolf scalps today.
Paul Tischhouser, the Hope
miller, is fixing up his mill prepare
tory to handling the big wheat crop.
VIM. Clifton, negro, is wanted
for an assault last night with a pistol
this side Of junction. He is enroute
to Salina.
". E. Rugh and Miss Elinor
Seymour closed their school term At
Manchester this afternoon with
elaborate exercises.
AS the fishing season has come
again, remarks the Atchison Globe
ii il well to remember that a mar
who will fish will lie.
The Enterprise Journal has
new dress. cut la mode with big
sleeves and brilliant trimmings. TIT
journal is a hummer and is Away
readable.
The office at the Hope sheel
rancho burned Tuesday, destroying
lot of household goods belonging t
Supt. Higgins and packed for ship
ment east.
Will Matteson and Assistan
Postmaster Elston went plover shoot
ing yesterday and got 1863 plover an
6 ducks. What does the gun clu
think Of that?
Maybe Robert Kare does not fe'
encouraged. He was appointed b
the court to defend the burglars an
can now point with pride to the fa'
that his clients got off
-s'Docn Shearer has position in
cigar factory at Junction City,
17-year-old boy that masters trat
and earns 80 a day is doing bett'
than the average man in these time
S. G.Cooke Of Herington is havir
his annual spring run of prominen
on account of that bullet he sneez
out Of his nose during the war. I
story's 25th appearance was in yestf
days Republic.
e. F. Halbert, one Of Dickinson
bright young men, has located
Walsenburg, Colo, county seat
lHuerfano county, place Of 1900 wi
prosperous surrounding sectio
Business is booming and he is one
the five attorneys in the place. Fra
is a hustler and will win his WI
sure.
The only original Samuel Jol
that inhabits this globe called w
nesday and expressed surprise at
leaving such drouth-stricken ST
as Kansas. 1t was way back in
'7O's that Sam used to play ball q
work for the Union Pacific at Able
Everybody wore their hair long, W
two guns and bowie, and the nj,
time was day with fringe for the c
tains. Sam is now located at I
rington, but says he can never for
his experience at Abilene.-[Wo
land Park (Colo.) Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

NO COMBINES INDICTED.
Kansas City butchers and sa'oonkeepers
Complaints Fall unheeded.

Complaints Fall Unheeded.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, May A. Kansas
CITY saloonkcepers and butchers have
been complaining for months OF a
brewers combine and packers com
bine, claiming that prices were pooled
and the retailers forced to buy at rates
much in excess OF what should be
charged. 1t was expected that the
federal grand jury would be supplied
with information that would lead tc
indictments 1t is claimed, however
that no indictments were found.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-07

George s. Coe, for 81 years proml'
nent New York banker, Is dead. lie
was the author Of the clearing house
certifcpte.
The evening times., 1896-10-05
THEY FOOLED THE OLD LADY
Young Couple, Determined to Wed,
0utwitted GrOOm'S Mother.
She Interrupted Ceremony just as
Minister Was PrOnOuncing the
binding Words.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 5.-The old n la ge 81 tn at
love will find way WAS foroibly Illus
trated by romantic young Couple in At
lanta
VIII Thrkeld,a youth of twenty, and Miss
Georgia Null, pretty, black eyed ass of
two years his junior, both reside near the
Elsas May factory, in Ea 81 Atlanta. They
work in the factory, and a olandestine
courtship has been progressing between
them for some time
But there has been parental objection
Mrs. Thirkeld has been determined TO pre-
vent the match, and up TO Thursday night
had been successful IL SO happened that
her husband went to Decatur to lGdrc
meeting, and the hapiess mother was left
in thelurch. About S o'clock the young lover r
appeared at the home of his sweetheart
and the two decided life would be miserable
without each other any longer. One mes
senSer was, therefore, dispatched for a Ii
cense and another for a preacher, and both
arrived in short while.
But Mrs. Thirkeld also had friends.
While the preparations were being made
she was secretly made ware of what
was going on. When the preacher WIS
pronOuncing the solemn words that made
the young couple man and wife. and their
earthly joys were about to be united.
there was significant rumble FROM with
out, the door flew open. and little wo-
man, with her hair hanging down he
back, and Il determined look on her face
burst into the room, and. with luTid i'm
petuosity, ordered The ceremony to stop.
immediately there was a mutter of cx-
citcmcDt. The would be husband got mad
and said he was going to be married any
way. The mother then turned on the
preacher and dared him to finish the
ceremony. Then 1t was that his ministerial
dignity was insulted, and, picking up his
hat he walked out Of the house. The scene
was 10th romantic and dramatic in the
extreme.
When young Tlirkeld was deserted by
his minister, it looked for tie time as if
the mother had triumphed. But Thirkeid's
anger rose to fever heat. and he sworc by
all the nine gods tie would be married OF
die in the attempt.
Mrs. Thirkcld then became alarmed and
went To nearby residence and tcIephoned
to the station house for an officer. Police
man Tysnr responded to the cali and the
mother told him she wanted her son ar
rested ard locked up on the charge of
lunacy. No law had been violated, how
ever. and the officer returned without max
ing any arrest.
When the unhappy mother returned to
where her son was about to have been
married, she was astoniShed to find the
young couple were nowhere to tie found.
On inquiry she discovered that they had
st'lcD march on her, and had proceeded
hastily to the residence pf Rey Mr. Inhn-
Son on Mcdonald street.
The mother again pursued her truant
son, but sffe arrived too late. The knot
had already been tied, and the coGplc WAS
Just coming out of the house u s she entered.
Thetears Of the old woman flowed copiously
for awhile. but she final decided to take
Philosophical view of the situation, and
furgave.
The evening times., 1896-10-05
MARRIED AT The PRESIDE
Miss Jennie S. Catherw00d and DR.
Morton Grinneil'S Wedding.
Bride Has Been "a Belle of Two Cont
nents and Groom Is Nephew
of GOV. Norton.

San Francisco, Oct. 5.-Mss JENNIE stan
ford Catherwood, OF San, Francisco, and
Dr. Morton Grinnell, of New York, were
married at 1890 O'Clock this morning at
the Preside. The bride is a erand-t.angll-
ter OF the late Judge Hastings, of CaIifor-
nia, and daughter OF Mrs Clara L. Gather
wood, who Lerseir was married here q
year ago to Mayor John A. Darling. of tie
Fifth United States Artillery. Dr. Grim
nell, who is a nephew of Gov. Levi r. Nor
ton, is equally weil known in New York,
professionally and socially.
The high position OF the families which
are thus united and the beauty and cul-
ture OF the bride, WHO has .LGcn belle in
San Francisco, New York aud Europe, has
made this wedding one OF unusual interest.
All of the appointments at the Preside
were exquisite in their quiet elegance and
every essential and incidental detail OF
decoration and personal adprnment that
taste and wealth could furnish were util-
ized in giving eciat to the occasion. The
ceremony took place In the assembly bal, ,
which was artisticai!y adorned with flags
ana flowers.
Presumably as compliment to Yale
of which both the groom and his brother,
William Milne Gfinnell. who was his best
man, are graduates. the prevailing color
was blue in the DECORATIONS OF the toilets.
The bridesmaids were gowued in light
blue muirr. with corsa ges of white chiffon.
Miss Calherwood's wedding dress was OF
white satin. covered with nrofusiDn OF
precious lace. which was one of the presents
from her mother. The bridHl Veil a. held
in place by magnificent diamond star,
The gin nf Mrs. Huntington shields of
blue and white enamel. with initial letters
wrought In gold, were worn as Souvenirs by
the bridesmaids and usicrs.
No other event has summoned so not able
a company OF San Francisco society at the
Preside Slice it became a government res
ervatior. The Swedish wedding march.
announced The approach of the bridal party
Major Darhng's love" song. Blessed
Dreams was played during lie ceremony.
and the bride and groom with their attend
ants ft-sr tic hall to the In'.s;c of his march.
"TGe Honey Moon Many Of the presents
Were Of great intrinsic value.
After the wedding breakfast and the
reception, the bride and groom took their
departure for Madrore villa, TIE old Hast
in:'s homcstcadat Rutherford. Napa county.
where they will pass their honeymoon. Their
future residence viii be in New York, where
tie brides sister Mrs. La Nontaigne. now
resides, and hero Major and Mrs Darling
VIII juifi .Gem, the Fifth Artillery BEING
untier orders to report for duty at New
York harbor.
The evening times., 1896-10-05
OFFICERS OF THE G.. A. Il.
List of Appointments Made by Com
marder-in i'll Chief

List of Appoint ments Made by Com
mander-i i'll Chief.
Omaha. Neb.. Oct 3. The following order
was issued yesterday:
Headquarters u rand Army of the Republic.
Omaha. Nebraska:
The following staff appointments are
hereby announced: Adiutant general. Com
rade Charles L. BurIneister of Omaha. Neb. !;
acknowledgement. Comrade AusustusJ.
Burbank. of Chicago, Ill; inspector general,
Conrade Charles A Suydani. of Phiiadcl-
phia; judge advocate general. CoInrade Al
bert Clark WelIesly Hills, Mass; senior
aiG-de-camp and chief Of staff. Comrade j.
G.. Winans. Troy. Ohio. They will, be
oteyed and respected accordingly.
The following comraGes will constitute
the executive committee of the national
council Of administration: William n Arm
strong, Indianapolis; F. NJ. Sterret, st.
LOUIS; Albert Scheffer, st. Paul; Thomas
W. Scott. Fairfield, H.; Charles A. Shaw.
Brooklyn: Roscoe Dix. Berrien Springs,
Mich. and J. j. Kent, Trenton. Nj.
Comrade Capt. E. l.. Zal;nski, of New
York, is hereby appointed special aid in
charge OF military instruction in public
schools, with authority to select from
each department, 70 be named TO the COM
mander for approval for appointment as
aids-de camp. one conrade to take charge
of this work in his department, aud report
his action to Capt. Zalinski.
Comrade ADdssw TrayoDor. of omaha
is thereby appoiptsd special aid in charge
of transportatiorf.ad whom all matters per-
tanning thereto rsllbe addressed.
The evening times., 1896-10-05
WISHED TO WE'D MISS FAIR.
Distinguished Looking Foreigner OF
fcrs HeiresS Ills Heart and Hand.

fcrs HeiresS lis ii ea TT and Hand.
San Francisco, Oct. 5.-Miss Virginia
Fair has been entertaining a few guests
at dinner Thursday evening and was cross
ing the hall when She heard a male voice
inQuiring for her at the door Stepping
forward she said: Here l am''
The man who stood before her mani
festly was a foreigner, tall, Llonde and
rather distinguished looking
"Ah,'' he said with a German accent.
presenting card reading Mr. Rudolph
Wichentenburnr
Well she said inqnringIy
The visitor clicked his heels together
in German military fashion, and laying
his right hand on his breast made a stiff
little bow and went on: In seven Years at
most shall be a second Bismarck. ] am
to be chancellor OF the German empire, and
would like 10 be engaged to you.'
WHAT. Easped Miss Fair
Engaged to you." he repeated; Ito
marry you, meap''
Miss Fair has seen such men before,
but this tall German with big blue eyes
and dignified manner was new variety.
She called in her sister, Mrs. Oelrichs, and
explained to her that this young man had
come to pay his addresses.
Mrs. Oelrichs was very gentle with the
blusling Tcuton This is very sudden. -
she said. You must give us time to con-
slider. You must ccine for your answer at
Some later day. We cannot possibly give
it toni ight."
The chancellor TO be bowed himself out.
He has since been under police surveillance.
The evening times., 1896-10-05
WOMAN'S a. p. A. MEETING:.
Three Days Convention to Begin Here
ut Hotel Vendome Tomorrow.

Three Days Convention to Begin Here
ut Hotel Nendome Tomorrow.
The Woman's American Protective As
sociafioD will hold its annual convention in
this city tomorrow, with headquarters at
the vendome, Third street and Pennsylr rania
avenue northwest
1tiscustomary for this organiza ton, which
has for its object the protection of Amer
ican institutions, to assemble annually on
the first Tuesday in October, the la st session
having been held Oh that date la st year at
Denver, Col.
The convention VIII last three days, with
mor''ing and afternoon meetings. to which
members only are permitted to attend
Among The Officers who have already ar.
rived, or will be here this evening, are:
Supreme president. Mrs. Carrie C Oostd yke,
Michigan; supreme vice president, Mrs.
Frances S. keock. Colorado; supreme sec
ond vice president. Mrs. L. May Brown, Mas
sachusetts; secretary. Mrs. NJ. Belle Kemp
ter. Michigan: :treasurfr, Mrs. Mary Dawson,
Illinois: secretary OF State. Mrs Kate l..
Hinners. Wisconsin; chaplain, Mrs Maggie
Daniels. Colorado; sergcant-at-arns, Mrs.
Mary Buzzard Montana; guard, Mrs Ruth
Arnold, Ohio
There arc five W. A. p. A. Councils in the
District. who are doing everything in their
power 10 make the coming meeting social
as well as business success. s~
The evening times., 1896-10-05

ceived n letter from her yesterday. She
Is now in Russia, but will reach New York
the latter part of October. Miss Collins
is n beautiful young woman, has fortune
OF So 900 900. and is a great ndd aughter
Of Commodore Vande rbilt.
When Mr.. Depew's services were needed
on this side Of thc water by Cornell us
Vanderbilt TO persuade c. Vanderbilt, Jr.,
not to plunge into the matrim onial whirl-
pool with Miss Grace Wilson, several years
his senior. Mr.. Depew was in Europe trav-
cling, and Miss Collins was his travelling
companion. Mr.. Depcw hurried hack In
response to the call of dut y-aud Miss Col
lins hurried with him.
A few days after young Cornelius and
Miss Wilson were married. Miss Collins
returned to Europe and Mr. Depew saw her
off. Siuce then Miss Collins has been
attending to the purchase and construc-
tion Of sundry elaborate gowns and milli.
uery. which, so Mine. RunIor saws. could
never be for any other use in this world