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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
THE WAY OF REFoRNHRs,
A Pop Editor Of Warrington County
Beats an Abileneite.

Nearly all members Of the Populist,
or as they denominate themselves
the "reform" party, think that be-
cause they belong to that party they
are more honest and upright than
other people. Cloyd Troxel has had
that belief shattered in him. During
the Pop state convention in this city
a former publisher Of Populist
paper in Washington county made
overtures looking towards the pur-
chase of the Monitor, finally offering
$l,4OO in cash for the plant, and en-
gagged Troxel to complete negotiations
for him. At the end Of the conven-
ton the aforesaid Pop editor found
that he hadn't enough money TO
liquidate his board bill, told Troxel
he had money in bank ut home and
wanted draft Of $l6 endorsed.
Troxel endorsed the draft and the
money was secured Of Kirby's bank.
Today the draft was returned marked
"no funds and Cloyd was compelled
to liquidate GIG to protect his credit.
1t cost money to have belief in the
reiormers and Cloyd is fast finding it
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
JOBBERy RATES NOW.
THE NEW RULING HAS BECOME
EFFECTIVE.
From August is the Businessmen Of
This City Are Put Oh Level With
ANY Other Kansas City.

The new jobbers' rates went into
effect Saturday. The official order flled
by the board Of railway commission
ers has been received After relating
the methods of Abilene's appreciation
it says:
"The board upon examination and
full investigation finds that rates such
as are demanded by complainants
have heretofore. by action OF former
boards, been given to the cities OF
Wichita, Salina, Arkansas City, Nc
Pherson, Manhattan and fifteen other
cities; that the circumstances and
surroundings at Abilene are not dis
similar to those at the other points
where such rates have been ordered
in and have been and are now estab'
lished; that such rates ought to be
put in and maintained at Abilene as
are in force at Salina on the west and
Manhattan on the east. The board
further finds that a reasonable time in
which to put in said rates is August
10Th, 1896. 1t is therefore BY the
board ordered that respondents and
each Of them put in and maintain at
the city Of Abilene rates such as arc
given Salina and Manhattan and
known as "jobbers' rates" on or be-
fore August 10Th, 1896"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
many ORATORS COMING
ARLENE WILL HEAR PLENTY OF
SPEECHES.
Republican Notables Of National
Fame to Come to Kansas = The
Wigwam viii Hold the Crowds.

Many famous orators will come to
Kansas this fall and Abilene will get
a good share of them. Cy Leland
member Of the national Republican
executive committee, said yesterday
that he had made arrangements
whereby John Sherman, Ben Butter
worth, United States Senator J. B.
Foraker, Thomas B. Reed, Senator
Frye Of Maine, Congressman Hepburn
Of Iowa, ex-Congressman J. B. Dolli-
YER Of Iowa, Congressman Burroughs
and Roswell G. Horr Of Michigan, and
W. H. Mason Of Chicago will speak in
this State between now and election
day.
Mr.. Horr will come to Kansas Sep
TENDER /. He will remain u days
and deliver six speeches at such
places as the State central committee
may select. The committee at its
next meeting will decide upon dates
and locations for the other speakers.
Abilene will be one Of the chief
points in central Kansas. With the
big wigwam holding 1000 people it
will attract many Of these notables.
The Democrats and Populists also
will have several big meetings here as
prominent speakers come to the State
while all parties will have their State
candidates here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Lie Low, Edward.

Ed Little is now devoting his Pop
speech to abusing the Republicans TOR
not rcnominating Martin because Of
his disagreement with the party on
the currency question. Edward
should lie low on that. Exactly one
week ago he stood up before the Pop
State convention and told the dele
gates that no man should be q candi-
date before a party unless he could
subscribe to every iota Of the plat
form. The less Ed says about this
subject the better.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction
City, Ill. was told by her doctors she
had consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, 1879 Florida
St. San Francisco, suffered from
dreadful cold, approaching consum-
ption, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle Of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. Ee is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results,of which
these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy Of this medicine in
coughs and colds. Free trial bottles
at ]. M. Gleissner's drug store. Reg
ular size SOC. and s1.00.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20

Died, Thursday morning, August 10, 1893,
Henry Harger. aged 50 years, . months, q
days.
| Deaths news is always sad and
when it comes unexpected end un-
heralded the shock to the loved ones
who remain to meet liie's battles is
almost unbearable. Mr.. Harger re-
tired Wednesday feeling slightly in
disposed, when he was called in the
morning calm and peaceful bis spirit
had taken its flight from whence it
came.
Henry Harger was born in Phelps,
New York, educated at Wesleyan
Seminary, and came to Abilene in
1879. He was married to Martha
Densmore December 10, 1861. His
home was his altar and his family the
one thought and care Of his life. For
wife and children all was sacrificed
throughout his life and never was
there a tenderer husband, q more in
dulgent or fond father. Unostenta-
tious, true to his friends and his God,
believing in all that is best and
worthiest in mankind and trustful Of
the life beyond the river, he lived
and in that faith he was called to the
Father, as a child wearied with the
quests of life sinks to slumber in low
ing, tender arms.
The faithful, loving wife and three
boys, Charles NJ. and WILDER D., Of
this city, and Harry M, OF Denver
sincerely mourn the loss OF a kind and
tender husband and father, whose
place can never be filled in there
hearts. The heartfelt sympathy Of
the entire community goes out to
them in this sad time.
An autopsy Friday revealed
the cause Of death to he due to de-
generacy Of the tissues Of the heart
Many friends and neighbors were
present Friday afternoon to show
their respect to the memory OF the
late Henry Harger whose funeral was
conducted at the home on North
Buckeye at p. m. Rev. Dr. H. G
Haithcox ofliciated; Mrs. Niesley, Miss
Mccoy, Messrs. Rugh and Anderson
sang tenderly crock of Ages" ant
"Thy Will Be Done" and then al
that was mortal Of husband and fathel
was laid to rest in the flower bordere(
grave to await the glory of the resur
rection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
tiers. This medicine does not stimu-
late and contains no whiskey nor
other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic
and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to organs, thereby
aiding Nature in the performance oil
the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion
Old people find it is just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents per bot
tie at ]. M. Gleissner's drugstore.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Had q Good Time.

The band festival Thursday night
was enjoyed by a large crowd
the sidewalks and streets being lined
with people and carriages, while the
Hawk lawn was well filled with gay
lot of young people. The band rem
dered the selections as published in 8
creditable manner. Ice cream, lemon
AIDE and cake we're served, about $2(
being cleared for the bands benefit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Practical Horseshoeing.

j. Il. Dobkins, who has been the
expert horseshoer at 7. W. Deafen-
baugh's shop, can now be found at
the blacksmith shop Of G. W. Shelter,
on Buckeye. He will be pleased to
meet old customers as well as new.
Satisfaction guaranteed every time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
New Millinery Store.

On the first day Of September Mrs
James johnson will open a fine new
millinery store, first door south Of
postoflice on Cedar street. The store
will be stocked with an entirely new
and stylish line Of goods. Mrs.
johnson comes to Abilene highly
recommended as first class trimmer
She is thorough milliner and car
assure her customers satisfaction in
all dealing. Wait for the grand
opening. Ss-2t&c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20

The best spring medicine for TWEEN
ty-fve cents-a dose day for every
member of the family. Getapackage
of Simmons Liver Regulator, the
best blood medicine and the best
spring medicine. 1t will save you
seyenty-fve cents on dollars worth
of medicine bought before, and viii
give YOU better blood and better
health, because it regulates youl
liver. There's the secret Of health
j. H. Zeilin & Co., Philadelphia, "a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Talmage's Picnic.

The free silver picnic at Talmage
Thursday was attended by a good
sized crowd, being freely sprinkled
with Mckinley voters. Speaking and
basket dinner were the chief features.
Whitney Bros. with their steam
merry-go-round captured most of the
crowd. The managers Of the picnic
refused them permission to enter the
grounds, so they set up outside and
captured the biggest crowd, taking
in nearly $50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
NOT SLICK ENOUGH.
Two Grays from Nebraska Try to
Pass Bogus Money.


Because Billy Bryan won the presi-
dency nomination through cheek and
boldness, it seems that all Nebraska
men think they can hoodwink the rest
Of the world as to their honesty and
uprightness. Two strangers struck
town Thursday afternoon, lured
hither by the well-founded stories
floating around about G. W. Parker's
shooting galleries, and the fortune to
be made through them. They sought
Parker's southside mandatory and
bargained for a gallery for $500
cash, wishing a few alterations made.
Everything was satisfactorily ar
ranged and Parker suggested the adj
visibility Of putting up some money.
They claimed to only have $1,000
bill and asked him II he could change
it. Although Charlie had sold merry
go-rounds and shooting galleries to
amount of 81, 900 last week, he very
shrewdly doesn't carry the money
with him, and told them they would
have to wait until the banks would
open in the morning.
This morning bright and early, the
strangers, who gave their names as
Henry Timble and D. Hill Of Nebraska
City, accompany Charlie to the
bank to secure the money. Charley
walked round the counter, the stran-
ger showing the bill through the
wicket asking for change. Ed Holl-
niger, the efficient assistant cashier Of
the Abilene National, glanced at the
bill and remarked that he hadn't
been in the banking business very
long but couldn't be taken in by an
advertising bill. The strangers
claimed to have found the money and
thought it was all right. Charlie de-
manded $3.50 the extra work on the
machine, but the strangers were UNI
able to liquidate, having only $500
between them. Parker took two guns
as security.
The fools aren't all dead yet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
An Expert Assistant.

T. W. Deafenbaugh's blacksmith
and carriage shops have new assist
ant who will add much to the expert
force on which Mr.. Deafenbaugh takes
pride. It isI.H Clewell, well known
as one Of the best horseshoers the
county ever possessed and whose skill
made him the favorite Of all owners
Of fine horsehesh. He will be a valu,
able addition to the Deafenbaugh
shops and all may be certain Of expert
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Deserved Them All.

Enterprise Journal The Abilene
REFLECTOR has received many COM
plimentary press notices on the way
in which it reported the Populist
state convention. 1t certainly is de-
serving Of them all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
SUCH FUNNY POLITICS.
Democratic Committee Leaves Bust
ness 10 Officers,

The Democratic central committee
met Saturday p. m. act on calling q
county convention. 1t decided tc
leave matter to the chairman, j. I
Prendergast, and secretary, B. L.
Strother. With the fusion deal il
its present shape the convention vii
be merely form and to hold an or
ganization in order to hold the post
offices II Bryan wins.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Of Course He's Popular.

Clay Center Times; S. s. Smith,
Of Abilene, who is the Republican
candidate for senator In this district,
is remarkably popular man at home.
While he is energetic and aggressive,
no one questions his integrity. He
will be many votes stronger than his
party in Dickinson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
It,aa Winner.

Harrington Times: Esquire Earl
Robinson Of the western part OF this
township was in town Tuesday. He
is very much pleased with the politi-
cal outlook and says the Republican
party is bound to win. As far as the
county ticket is concerned he thinks
It the best that could be made and
that It will be elected from beginning
TO end.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Board and Lodging.

Mrs. Sibbald at the Continental
hotel has made an especially low rate
to suit the times for board and lodg-
ing. Clean, newly reftted rooms,
good table, choice accommodations.
Give the Continental a call. You will
be pleased. 36-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20

Miss Augusta Dewey gave de-
lightful young folks party last even
ing in honor Of her friend, Miss
Akers of Topeka, who is her guest
Dancing, music and dainty lunch
were features of the very pleasant
evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
May Be Appellate Judge.

j. G. Postlewaite, Of Jewell City, is
a new candidate for the Republican
nomination for appellate judge. He
is one of the districts ablest lawyers
and a gentle Of culture and wide legal
attachments. II nominated he will be
a winner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20

Do not Despair because you have
tried many medicines and have failed
to receive benefit. Remember that
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when all
others fail to do any good whatever.
Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Harm
less, reliable, sure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Horses Not in Demand.

G. G. Huffman returned from st.
Louis where he went with two cars OF
mules and two cars OF horses The
mules sold well but only hall the
horses were disposed Of. The re-
mainder we're put out to pasture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
CHAMPIONSHIP SETTLED.
Cedar Street An Easy Victor Over
the Broadway Nine.

There has been mucn rivalry ialeiy
between the business men OF Broad
way and Cedar street as to which
could put up the best game OF ball
Friday afternoon nine men from
each OF these streets met at the ball
park to settle the matter.
When the game began the grand
stand was packed but before the 9th
inning was finished only about one
fourth of the number was present.
Several score-keepers co-operated IN
order to keeps correct score ana
were successful though hard work
ed. Score-keeping is almost I'M
possible when the first man to
the bat has foot race with those who
follow him and when errors are
galore. As many as II errors were
made in one inning yesterday.
Umpire Hansford came prepared and
made his decisions final with the aid
Of a large navy revolver. The
rooters for each team were numerous
and made things lively from start to
finish.
The Cedar teams neat suits gave
them a nice appearance while Broad
ways suits made Of flour sacks were
grotesque. The "Imperial" brand Of
flour was advertised most extensively.
Harvey Scott's suit told the public
that "Good Luck" was his favorite
brand but from the manner in which
Broadway let Cedar walk away from
them the lettering on the suit oil TINS
dispenser of Coco Cola was evidently
hoodoo. As a short stop Frank
Strother was seriously Handicapped
by a suit that resembled pajama'
minus trimmings and draw-stlng'
about the ankles.
The game was called at 4 o'clocl
with Cedar at the bat. Owing to tn
limited amount Of space this game By
innings cannot be given but the scor'
80 to 16 in Cedar streets favor tell
the tale. Yes Shearer distinguished
himself by making several goo'
catches in the field. Barr AM
Gardner did not let the rooters rattl
. them. but filled their positions will
becoming modesty. The base mel
of both teams played admirably wei
and altogether the two teams az
better work than was expected @
them.
Cedar was at the bat 80 times
made 80 runs, 20 base hits, strik
outs 3, made 10 errors. bases on ball
10, stolen bases 20.
: Broadway at the bat 80 times
made 16 runs, 5 base hits, strlk
outs 9, made A errors, bases on ball
s 8, stolen bases s.
: The score by innings:
: Cedar 20 IS 5 8 3 4-39
j Broadway 8 A 0 | ! 6 lie
The teams lined up as follows
9 Broadway team: Harvey Scot
!. captain and End, Herman Gardner
y w. P. Gulick lst, Chas. Holt ri,
. c. wyandt Srd, Will Mclnerney
n +. J. Forney c, S. Shearer CT, F. strotI
|. or IS. Cedar. T. L. Alexander, ca
; tain and IS, Sam Barr P, Q. T. Bye
y c, J. Z. Elston lst, Henry Suffer IN
:, - Chas. Jolley Srd, Arthur Hurd RI
G. Humbargar CT, David Lott II,
}. About $lS was taken in and no
Abilene will soon have some sire
lamps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Wind Storm Insurance.

Come and see George Merrill be-
cause he has a cut rate that will last
until you get here and can be used in
farm buildings as well as in town.
Full protection for very little
money. GEORGE MERRILL,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Revnolds-Shook.

Friday evening by the Rev. John
Hope, we're united in marriage Geo.
E. Shoe k and Miss Linnie Reynolds.
The happy young couple have the
earnest wishes for prosperity and
happiness Of their many friends
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
Mead Will Speak.

The Mckinley club will be address,
ed next Thursday evening by G. F.
Mead who will discuss the currency
problem at length. 1t will be an adj
dress worth listening to.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
EpWorth Leaguers.

The Epworth League convention OF
the Junction City district at Herring
ton, Aug 1921 will have many Dick
insonians on the program. W. &.
Anderson has charge of the music;
Rev. 4. +. Hollar conducts prayer
meeting; W. G. Anderson reads a
paper on "What the League can DO
to Encourage Students to attend
Baker University" Rev. Thos.
Mcconnell, Chapman, has a paper on
"Is the League Superceding Glass
meeting and Prayer-meeting;' kobt'
Pearson, Harrington, and |. }. Bath
Dillon, discusses, allow may lndif'
ference be changed to Activity" Rev.
B. \. Dice, Talmage, conducts devo'
tional exercises; c. b. Zook, Abilene,
and Elizabeth Lacy, Dillon, talk on
Questionable Means of Raising
Money" Chas. Turner wesley
GLOW far Should the Temperance
Question Control Votes" Rev. E. b
Tarbill, prayer meetings Rev. E. E
Hollar, Bible Reading; H. Davidson
and S. D. Dice of Talmage, expert
ence and Recognition Of Holy Spirit
All delegates will be entertained free
There is more catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other di
seases put together, and until the las
, few years was supposed to be incur
able. For great nyyears doctor
pronounced it a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con
stantly failing to cure with loca
treatment, pronounced it incurable
Science has proven catarrh to be
constitutional disease, and therefor
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured b,
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio
the only constitutional cure on tn
market. 1t is taken internally
doses from 10 drops to a teaspoolul
1t acts directly on the blood and mu'
Gus surfaces Of the system. The
offer one hundred dollar for any cas-
it fails to cure. Send for circulal
testimonials. Address,
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, [
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20

Lost, on Buckeye or road leading
west past cemetery, large neck hitch
ing strap. Finder please return to
this office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20
The Most Complete Stock Of Funeral Supplies and the
Most Elegant Funeral Appointments
in Central Kansas.

MR.. GEO. s. UPSHAW, who has charge of this
department is graduate Of the highest rank Of Prof.
Clark's College of Embalming. He will always give you
the most courteous treatment the best Of service and guar
antee satisfaction.
eB-Calls answered day or night.
THE UPSHAV FURNITURE ( carpet CO.,
Undertakers Residence, s07 N. Buckeye
ABILENE. KANSAS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-20

out.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-13
BRA d BE.ErOE

Mrs, ]. P. Barrett was reported no
BETTER yesterday at her home, Cooke ave-
nue.. Highland Terrace.
DR.. l.. r. Chiles is at home again,
having spent some days with his wife,
now visiting Hampton.
Park Avenue Baptist Sunday School
will have their picnic excursion att Sol
diers' Home on Tuesday, the ODD inst,
Mrs. VIM. Capehart and daughter,
Miss Minnie, from Roxobel, n. c., are
the guests of Mrs. II. o. Billups. Wu-
toughby avenue, No. 220.
Miss Maria Gibson, President of the
Ecarritt Bible and Mission Training
School Of Kansas City, spoke to deep
ly-interested audience at McKendree
last night. The cause She represents
commends itself to every Christian in
the land. She is devoted TO Christian
Missionary work through truly evange-
Heal methods. and the pubic may hear
her gladly and with profit
Little Lillian Adele Stepooe, infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. O. Step
toe died yesterday evening at the resi-
dence OF her grand parents, Capt and
Mrs. T. j. LAMAR, Lambert's Point.
"a lawn party, under auspices of the
Busy BIS of Spurgeon, was held las.
might on East Brambleton avenue
lang Point n. c., are on a visit to Mr..
w. M. Nash's family, l22 South Mar
shall avenue.
IS The B. Y. P. u. of Park Avenue Bap-
list Church held an interesting meeting
with DR.. A. E. Owens, on programme
to deliver an address, last night.
"A timely warning Is given to bicyclists
RIDING In the future without lights at
night. The police will arrest them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-13
NEWPORT NEWS.

that Thorp gave Blair the watch as Sc
curity for rs cents worth of drinks.
Blair denied this fatty. saying that
Thorp paid him cash. The case was
continued one day, anu both of the
walters were committed to Jail.
Walter Wood. for assaultinE q boy
because he said that G. Thorp had a
watch on him when he went into the
warwick. was fined s7.75.
isaac Jones, colored, the man who as
saulted James Prindergast Thursday,
was sent on to the grand jury.
Charley Harris and his pal. anotbe,
colored boy, who We're up for petit lar
Geny, amused the spectators greatly
they were up for stealing and selling a
.h anu pair OF shoes. Each accused
the other of the theft, and II was i'm.
possible to tell which was the more
guilty His Honor therefore gave then
ooth 80 days. Each then in pathetic
terms rebuked his fellow sufferer 70,
suo1eeting him to such a hardship.
|. D. j. Baum, drunk; fined 81 and costs