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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
AFTER ONE MORE.
REPUBLICAN STATE C0NvEN-
TION IS WANTED.
This City Is Entitled to the Meeting
This Year and Is Prepared TO En-
tain All Who Come in Excellent
Syle.

Abilene will ask for the State Re-
publican convention. A meeting
viii be called Ui the business men
and a determined effort put forth to
win. The movement is good one.
The day is past when it was thought
necessary to take every state meeting
to Topeka or some other town just
because it was big. The state con-
ventions held in Salina and other
places outside Of Topeka have been
Just as successful as those held any
where. The small place does not try
to bleed the visitor, it tries to make
him comfortable. The Populists
showed good sense in the matter.
They came to Abilene where they
will be well entertained.
The only candidates outside Of Tope-
ka, which of courseis always grabbing
for something, are Hutchinson and
Wichita. The former had its turn in
previous years. The latter has been
given one convention this year and
that is enough. Abilene is prepared
to take care Of all who can come.
1t has wigwam in the center Of
the city that will seat 5000 people
easily. 1t will take care Of about
1900 strangers during tho Pop con-
vention. Its arrangements made for
that meeting can be utilized for the
Republican meeting as well. The
place for the convention Is at Abilene
the most central and best prepared
convention city in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
TO ENTERTAIN VISITORS.
Commercial Club Of Kansas City to
Be We'll Treated.

Fifty members Of the Kansas City
Commercial club started today on a
tour, oi northern Kansas. They will
.xossSes tho sceusbsl'branch to Colby,
then east along the Union Pacific.
Abilene will be reached at 4:05.p. m.
Friday and the party will remain un-
til $3.50. The members will be driven
around the city and entertained in
Abilene's best style. A meeting of
the businessmen will be held at the
Pacific hotel parlors tomorrow even
ing at s o'clock to make arrange
ments.
The excursionists will represent the
wholesale and manufacturing inter-
ests of Kansas City. Business, not
pleasure, is the object. 1t is the in
tention to call Oh old customers and
establish relations with the new ones.
Kansas City newspapers will send
reporters. The train will consist Of
two Pullman cars and diner. The
party will be at Enterprise from $40
to GAO and stop at Chapman from $50
to 7:10,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE.
Order Of the G. A, R. for the 0cca
sion in This City.

Memorial day and Memorial Sab
bath will be observed with oil the
usual formality in this city. Il. A.
Keve, post commander, and M. ?.
jolly, adjutant, of the &. A. R. post,
to day issued the following order re-
lation to the occasion:
ATTENTION, G. A. Il.
In obedience to orders from nation
al and department headquarters, and
in accordance with our custom which
becomes more and more honored with
obervance, we will assemble in the
opera house at z p. m, Sunday the
oath, to pay our tribute Of respect to
the memory Of those Of our comrades
who fell for the preservation Of ma
tional unity. Let no veteran OF the
late war, whether member Of the
G. A. r. or not, absent himself from
these solemn services
1t Is ordered that we meet al the
post room at 1880 sharp and proceed
from there in a body to the opera
house, where sermon belitting the
occasion will be delivered by our COM
rade, Rev. II. B. Vennum. On Sat
urday the S0th will be observed the
usual custom Of decorating the sol
diers' graves in the cemetery. Or
CARNATIONS and individuals taking
part will assemble at the city hall at
10 a. M, bringing flowers for the
purpose Of decorating. The process
ion will leave the city hall at 1890
a. m. AT 2 p. m. an Grafton will be
delivered at the opera house by the
Hon. W. S. Stambaugh. is espec-
tally desired that as many as can from
the city and country will be present
on these occasions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
JUDGE MARTIN REVERSED.
Famous Mortgage Redemption Case
Is Decided,

WASHINGTON, May l9.-Justice
shiras handed down the decision in
the Kansas mortgage redemption
case today, reversing the supreme
court OF Kansas.
The opinion mentions decisions OF
Kansas supreme court under Horton
the second decision under Martin, and
then says:
1T is the latter decision which is
brought before us for review; the de-
cisions of this,court are numerous in
which it has been held that the laws
which prescribe the mode Of enforc-
ing contract which are in existence
when it is made are so far part of
contract that no changes In these
laws which seriously interfere with
that enforcement are valid, because
they impair its obligation within
the meaning or constitution
Of the United States. We Of
course have nothing to do with fair
ness or policy of such enactments,
but it seems impossible to resist the
conviction that such change in the
law is not merely substitution of one
remedy for another, but substan-
tial impairment of the rights of the
mortgagee as expressed in the con-
tract. The judgment Of the supreme
court Of Kansas is reversed and the
cause remanded to that court with
directions to proceed therein In ac-
cordance with this opinion"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
MANY NATIONS NIGHT SONGS.
They Were Heard at the Presbyter.
ian Entertainment Last Night,


A decidedly charming entertain
ment was that given by the choir OF
the Presbyterian church at the room
north Of Broughton's on Cedar Monday
evening The program included the
night songs Of many nations and was
enjoyed by every member OF the
large audience. In addition to the
charming choruses there were many
notable numbers. Miss Mae Poore,
Miss May Bruckhart and Harold
Barnes gave recitations. Miss
Barnes sang "Down on the Ohio"
Miss Allen, Japanese Lullaby; Miss
Atkinson, cradle song; Mesdames
Hewett, Glimpse, Misses Barnes and
Atkinson, Mammy's Lullaby.
The Lilliputian quartette composed
OF the tallest members Of the choir
and dressed as little children was
indeed laughable.
Visitors at the Worlds Fair had no
difficulty in recognizing the Midway
Plaisance music as rendered by eight
grotesquely dressed musicians.
After the program Strawberries,
cream and cake were served TO all
without further charge and made a
lun ch as delectable as the preceding
numbers had been attractive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
PLAYED THE RIVALS WELL
Chapman People Give Good Repre-
sentation Of the Comedy.

The faculty and students Of the
county high school have no reason
to feel otherwise than kindly toward
Abilene for the reception given the
presentation of 1.-The Rivals at the
opera house Saturday night. A good
sized audience was present, abundant
applause was forthcoming and many
words of commendation have been
spoken regarding the efforts Of the
actors. The play is an ambitious one
for amateurs to undertake and the
success that was attained reflects
credit alike upon the actors and upon
Prot. Atwater who has had in charge
the training Of those taking part.
Mr. Carter as Sir Anthony Absolute
acquitted himself with much credit
and disputed with Mr.. Atwater the
honors Of the evening. Both deserve
much praise for their excellent inter-
probation of their lines. Charles
Moore, Pleasant Whitehair, George
Hoyes, Horace Winslow and
Will Stanley were all excellent
and not particle Of hesitation was
noted in the performance. Miss Beta
Yerkes as Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs. Stew
ems and Misses Bennett and Burnett
deserve much praise for their faith
full and lifelike rendition Of their
parts.
The play commenced on time, had
no long waits between acts, all words
were clearly spoken and it was
throughout far better than many a
professional performance.
The party netted neat sum for the
high school loan fund and gave good
value for the money. We hope the
high school folks will come to Abb
lene again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
.UPHOLDS THE REFEREE,
UNION PACIFIC HOTEL CASE
DECISION.
Judge Riner Of the United States
Circuit Court Confirms the Report
ofReferee Hurd and the Hotel Goes
to the Railroad

Judge Riner Of the U. s. circuit
court today handed down decision
at Cheyenne confirming the decision
OF Referee G. W. Hurd in the Pacific
hotel case that the U. P. railway shall
pay the Travellers Insurance Co.
100000 for the property. 1t will be
carried to the court of appeals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
INDUSTRY ACCIDENTS.
North Dickinson Citizens Have Sew
eral Kinds Of Accidents.

Special to the Reflector.
INDUSTRY, May l9.-While John
Peters was out planting corn with a
check rover he went TO set the stake
when he received paralytic stroke
and fell backward across the barbed
wire fence and hung there for about
five hours, The team went to the
house and the folks found him where
he had fallen. He is getting along
fairly well.
Farmer Hoffman fell down cellar
one night last week and sprained his
leg. This week he had a fatty tumor
cut out Of his head.
Chris. Blatcher, one Of Industry's
prosperous farmers, met with quite a
serious accident few days ago. With
Mrs. Blatcher and their little child
he going home when the team was
frightened and ran away, throwing
them out Of the vehicle Mr.. Blatcher
was bruised badly and laid up for
some time, while Mrs. Blatcher had
one rib fractured and quite agash cut
on her head. The child escaped with
out injury.
George Flowers became tired OF sin
gle blessedness and joined hands and
hearts with Miss Bessie Loader at the
home Of the brides parents where
some 80 Of their friends partook Of
a bountiful supper and wished them
happy life.
Married, VIM. Bartell and Miss
Lille McPheters.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Shiver,
a daughter.
Apples and cherries are scarce here
but the peach trees are full Of fruit.
Mrs. S. D. Scripture has gone to
Indiana on visit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Tearing Down a Church.

The Evangelical church in Athel-
stane township, Clay county, is being
torn down and the lumber taken to
Industry to construct a parsonage.
Rev. Spencer and Messrs. Price and
Patrick are doing the work. II will
make quite an addition to the Indus
try church property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Don't Work ANY More.

Smith County Pioneer; An at
tempt was made one day last week to
organize lodge Of the Patriots Of
America down at Abilene. Populist
speakers were present and insisted
the lodge would be strictly non.parti-
san. but the farmers refused to be
hoodwinked by them. The old
farmers alliance fake under a new
name won't work
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
EXTENSIVE MEDICAL ROOMS.
Dr.. steelsmith Will Have Hsadquar-
ters in the Brady Block.

DR.. Steelsmith has arranged for an
extensive change in bis medical busi-
ness. He has rented the second floor
Of the Brady block, corner Cedar and
Third, and will transform 1t into o
sanitarium and infrmstory. Con-
tractors will soon be at work and the
entire floor will be fitted up for the
doctors practice the accommodation
Of patients from distance, etc. AL
together it will be one Of the most
extensive medical establishments in
the State. Plans are not yet all com.
pleted and they will be given to the
public in detail later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Encampment Officers.

The following officers were elected
by the Western Home Encampment,
No. ia, /. 0. 0. +: Adam Hees, c.
T.: +. A. Smith, II. P. Geo. Ether
ington, S. W. j. j. Kugler, J. WI
Lewis Lips, scribei D. Bluebaugh,
treasurer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Another Graduate.

The spell of IS is broken in the
graduating class Of the high school
Supt. Gray's report just filed gives
Miss Daisy Hunton who has been
taking the scientific course in post
graduate work diploma, making "A
in the class.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
CAN'T ESCAPE THEM.
South Dickinson Still Afflicted With
Burglars.

South Dickinson is still troubled
with burglars. The Hope News says
that the store at Ramona, just over
the line in Marion county,was robbed
Wednesday night and lot Of small
articles taken. The burglar came
into town from the east on a pony
and the tracks left were those Of a
small man or boy.
At last accounts they had a pretty
good trace Of the party and it is hoped
he will be caught.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
REGULAR THING HOW.
Joints Must Put Up or They Will Be
Shut Up.

The jointists arrested Friday after
noon have not all paid their fines Of
$50 and costs for maintaining nui-
sances but they will do SO. Two
were disposed to fight but concluded
not to. The city officials mean hsAis
ness, they soy. ind SsfeAttsr thefs
will be around up on the 10Th day of
each alternate month. II those
affected by the order don't come to
time they must getout. That's busi-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Goes to Beloit.

Harold Barnes, for two years prin-
cipal of the Abilene high school, has
been elected principal of the high
school at Beloit at salary of s75 a
month for nine months term. Mr..
Barnes is a graduate of the State Uni
versity and a hard worker in his pro-
fession. His friends here will wish
him great success in his new location.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Teachers Examination.

An examination Of applicants for
certificates to teach in the city schools
will be held at Garfield school on Sat-
urday. NAV 29rd, at 5 o'clock a. m.
J. G. GRAY,
l1-4sc2 Superintendent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
COURT WILL RES''.
ADJOURNMENT TAKEN UNTIL
JUNE 22ND.
Many Cases Are Disposed Of County
Wins the Boutin Suit-Other De-
cisions Of Interest.

District court adjourned Saturday
until June 22. All the mortgage
cases were continued till that date.
Judge Moore announced that he
would confirm no sales until then as
it is anticipated that the United
States supreme court will have
handed down decision on the ap-
pealed Kansas redemption law by
that time.
The jury in the appealed case ofthe
Minneapolis Thresher Co. VS. Henry
Staatz reversed the verdict Of the JUS
tice's court, giving a verdict for the
plaintiff for the amount Of the notes
claimed to be due, 1920. Mr.. Staatz
is allowed 50 expenses to Kansas City
and $l1l damages for the failure OF
the machine to come up to the war
ranty, thus leaving him to pay the
company 500.
Minneapolis Thresher Co. vs..
Staatz, defendant given go days make
and serve case made for appellate
court.
The case Of DR.. Boutin for $7l TOR
claimed services as county physician
was decided by the jury in favor OF
the county, the plaintiff to pay the
costs Of suit.
The Abilene gas bond case is con-
tinued until October.
When court meets in June 1t will
have no trials, only combinations,
motions etc. Disposal of prominent
cases was made as follows:
~~~~-
Hoffman & Son VS.. U. P. Railway,
continued.
Ants VS.. Long, continued.
Wilcox vs.. Pattin, continued.
Hartwell VS.. Hartwell, continued.
Holcomb vs.. Rowland, set for June
%.
Ruiener vs.. Rufener, continued.
Gillett ys. Rock Island, argument
Tor new triaiJune 20.
Jewett VS.. Baxter, plaintiff given
go days to make and serve case for
appellate court.
Fry VS.. A. T. 4 S. F. Ry, motion
to set aside service, overruled, ex-
cepted to, defendant given 20 days to
answer.
Clemons VS.. Stevens, dismissed at
plaintiffs COST
Nusz vs.. Lancashire Insurance Co.,
continued.
Addie Gregg VS.. VIM. Gregg, di-
vorce granted.
Dunlap vs.. Broughton, under ad-
visement until June 22.
Rees VS.. Rees, divorce, continued.
Hendry vs.. Hoffman 4 Son, con-
tinued.
District % VS.. Arnold, continued.
Carrie Scott VS.. Chas. Scott, con-
tract annulled, equivalent to divorce.
Little VS.. Hazeltine, dismissed.
Matheny VS.. Jackson, hearing June
22.
State VS.. Lash, defendant given to
May 10 to answer.
Wahl VS.. Wahl, sale confirmed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Will Wait for Dry Weather,

The bicycle races are postponed
until further notice. The managers
think Of placing an engagement next
July when rain is needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
RAILWAY ASSESSMENTS.
Dickinson County's Share a Little
Lower Than in 1895.

The statement OF the railroad as
sessment for Dickinson county has
just been received by the county
clerk. 1t is as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Wanted-Horses to pasture. En-
ouire of j. B. Pray, Dayton, Kas.
30-2m*
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-02
AMONG RAILROAD MEN.

Colonel william Edmonds, personal
claim adjuster OF the Houston and Texas
Central. was in the city yesterday ming
ling with the official stan at central bead-
quarters
Frank witherspoon, an old time raii-
roader. formerly with the southern "a
ciHc returned yesterday after an absence
of ave years touring the country on ran
roads in the far North He has most
of friends among the "boys' and his re-
turn was the occasion of much pleasure
to all of them.
II. IT, Flato. the nffablc young ncke'
agent for the Southern Pacinc ana tous
ton and Texas Central. has been cohhheu
at his home for several DAYS nurs'nE
severe attack of rheuma tism. Mean''i'e
the interests Of the city ticket oiice Is
bcing carefully looked after by ms Ell
acient deputy, f. w. l.. Hartmann
General Superintendent Tom Cron'n OF
the Houston East and West TeSas was
In the city yesterday and was. perhaps,
the happiest official In local circles. lhe
81 title Giant" had hravely withstooh ,he
deIuge and trains arrived and departed
through oceans OF water with the eass
and grace Of a swan on the placid waters
of Buffalo river.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-02
COMING UP SLOWLY.
Bonus Asked OF Beaumont not Being
Subscribed Rapidly.

Bonus Asked OF Beaumont not Being
Subscribed Rapidly.
Beaumont Texas. February LIN con-
nection with the announcement In The
Post this morning that Beaumont HAD
secured the main line Of the Kansas city,
Pittsburg and Gulf railroad The Post cor
respondent prophesied that the bonus de-
manded would be easily raised by the
committee today. This prophesy was ven
tured on the belief that the people OF
Beaumont realized the Importance OF this
road and that no man who had his ind'-
viduai interests as well as the develop
ment of the city at heart would Tor
moment hesitate to subscribe his pro
portion of the bonus. 1t must now DO
admitted that The Post correspondent Ia
bored under wrong impression Inc
committee had not raised the bonus AT b
o'clock this afternoon and II those cl,i-
zcns who will receive the larger BENEFITS
do not produce accordingly failure Is
possible. While by liberal proposition
SIS 900 less than any citizen expectcu-,he
Kansas City. Pittsburg and CUR mas
Indicated desire to build its main Inc
through Beaumont 1t is possible that IL
can he built elsewhere, Tic committee
has been given until Monday to make us
finai report to Mr.. +. S. Hammond gem
eral manager OF the road.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-02
ALL IN FINE CONDITION.
More Of the Fighters aud Trainers
Have Reached 81 Psso.
NO MORE INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS
IL What the English Newspaper Advise
In Commenting on Dunravsn's
Rcfutatiou.

FL Paso, Texas, February Joe
Vendig, Buck Cornelius, James Conroy,
Jim Hall, Jimmy Barry and Johnny
Murphy arrived this morning and all
the party except Vendig and Barry went
up to Las Sruces, where they will remain
until the day preceding the fight. Jimmy
Barry will train with Fitzsimmons in
Juarez
Joe Vendig and Martin Julian met to-
day for the first time since tho Hot
Springs iasco. There 10 no love between
the two, but Vcndig has pile of money
to stake on the result of the champion
ship battles and takes kindly to Fitzsim.
mons. julian has heard of this and to
head Joe of from getting onto any of
Fitssimmons' fancy play he announced,
80 thar Vcndig could hear him, that
Fitz' training quarters would be closed
to all visitors and not even newspaper
men would be admitted. No one can
now see fitzsimmons put In his finishing
touches.
Dixon and Walcott will arrive here
next Wednesday. Leeds will be the last
of the lighters to arrive. He will not
get here until next Saturday.
All those that have been training hero
are in fine condition and have become
thoroughly acclimated. This In big
part of the battle in this climate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-02
The HOTELS.
me Lawlor-Ratcs sa.sO ana 81 per
day. james Luwlor, PrOprietOr,

4 l.; Barhand. W. l. Johnston. st.Louis;
John 0. Watson. Chicago; r. II. Windate,
Canton, Ohio, T. ID. Cobbs, San Antonio !;
Shss T. Bycrs, city; B. l.. Whitman,
Washington; T.. Miller. Ennis; c. NJ
lhomas, St. Louis: j. II. Grayson, Saline
Wy Ind; Miss Peeler. Miss Dyer, city;
FF, Murphy Memphis; a. L. Anderson,
!W Allison, city; II. r. Munro. New
.9k, j. f, Dawson, Memphis: w. n.
Cochran. San Angelo Miss Eva Cochran
|nemIstead. +. Farnswortl, Cuero; W. "A.
uawley, Dallas; S. T.. Cavell, New York I;
HAYWOOD Brahan. Sugar Land; n. w
Hunter, j; A. NJ jrris. San Antonio. Fred
NJ Iruwit: New Orleans; ]. Weisrcr,
Marshall; J NJ. Crutcher, Gilbert, Ky;
q Il, Kaufman, Galveston: VIM. Edward,
Mccoy Mccoy, Caddo; |; T.; J. o. Mccoy, Fort
worth T. c, Echols Denver: Jas. Beau
nioht, Victoria; French Simpson, Hal
,a,,! lys Mrs. Emsiey, Mrs COIN, Rock
Hss, chas Knapp, Cincinnati. D. Well
n ssein; New York; j. p. Davis and wife.
< h. Z Hawley. Beaumont; f. NJ. Davis.
palas; l.. Stein. St. Louis, Louis Mol
N1lihg. ST. Louis. r.. Il. J.. Ricketts,. New
Tveans; F. Franklin Jones. Chicago: +.
z. Adams, Atlanta; Jas. O. Osgood. New
'orA' NJ. H. Mccarthy. Dubuque, Iowa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-02
ON THE MEXICAN BORDER.
Heavy Increase In Customs Duties-I.arg
Imports from Europe

Heavy Increase In Customs Duties-I.arge
Imports from Europe.
Eagle Pass. Texas. January 30. Sir Ed
ward Pearsons Of London is expected TO
pass through Eagle Pass tonight. Mr..
Pearsons Is member OF the firm OF
pearsons & Sons. bankers, of London, ard
IL the official contractor for the hnrbor
improvements now being made at Vera
Cruz, Mexico.
Senior Munos collector OF customs at G..
Porfino Diaz. Mexico, Informed The Post
correspondent that arrangements are
pending whereby duties on merchandise
imported In passengers baggage viii be
collected on the trains. This custom now
prevails In the United Staten. 1t will
grer thy facilitate travel In that II will
save time and annoyance TO passengers
going into Mexico
The revenues derived from duties on
Imports are rapidly increasing in Mexico.
The collector OF customs at G. Porhtio
piaz. Mexico reports duties for the pres
for the month of January OF last year A
similar Increase is reported throughout
the republic. This increase In due exclus'
lively 10 the rapid development of the
country, and not to any shortage OF home
productions OF the S3iD0oo worth OF mer-
chandise sent into Mexico through the
port OF c. Poririo Diaz per month, over
one third Of It comes from Europe. These
iinportatlons from Europe include many
articles of common manufacture-in other
words, articles that are manufactured IN
many cities In the United states, ana the
demand ought to be supplied by our home
manufacturers
An idea OF the volume of business done
In G. Porfirio Diaz can be formed from
the amount of European goods shipped to
that city through the United States, which
for the month of December amounted to
Sill, 900
MIR. Ira Johnson. who was gored by a
wild steer some days ago. has fully re-