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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
A Mother Dead.

Mrs. Peter Snyder, living south of
the city, died this morning after a
long illness with Bright's disease,
aged SO years. She leaves husband
and six children, four boys and two
girls, to mourn the death Of kind
wife and mother, true Christian
woman. Funeral services will be
held at the Lutheran church in this
city at 1880 tomorrow, Rev. H. A.
Koogle of st. James church ofliciat-
ing. Interment in Abilene cemetery.
Mr.. Snyder, husband of the deceas-
cd, is a member Of Abilene Post No.
6S G. A. R. and it is requested by the
post commander that all old soldiers
attend the funeral out Of respect to
him and in sympathy with his
sorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

the approach OF footsteps, and saw
through the corner Of his eye what APP
peurcd to him to be wellto-do Tonnes
sec farmer, dressed in quiet suit Of
giny, md wearing II broud-hrimmed
SLOUGH hat. lie gave no heed to the
stlnngcr, who stopped within a few feet
OF him and inquired for the hcadquar-
tiers Of Zen. Johnston
After a short interval OF silence, which
Zach devoted to Juggling away At the
straps Of his saddle, and without deign.
ing to look at the stranger, he rather
gruilly answered: "llcre they arc"
At this the stranger again quietly asked
whether Gen. Johnston was in, but get
ting no answer from Zach, who had be.
come worried at some portion Of his
work TINT was too much for his skill as
n saddler, he repeated his question in n
louder tone. 'Ihcrcupon Zach some
what testify replied ayes, but you
can't see him"
During all this time Zach had not
deigned to look at The stranger, but had
given his whole attention to the work
he had in hand Another brief pause
followed these words Of Zach. who wus
suddenly startled on hearing the stran.
ger say In unruflcd tones, yet in voice
OF command: Courier, tell Gen. John
tton that President Davis desires to see
him" Zach looked up quickly at the
stranger. and felt MS though he had been
struck by thundcrbolt, when he saw
that the visitor was the president him
self "ies, sir; yes, sir" quickly re-
piled Zach, "this way, sir" and hasten
ing on before him he announced to the
officer In waiting the approach of Pres
idcnt Davis, and then hurried out by
the nearest exit. He was much affected
by the rude reception he had given to
the president, and by his fragrant breach
of military discipline. and thought best
10 keep out OF sight, not knowing what
miCht be the outcome Of his conduct
TIe therefore repaired Mt once to Capt.
DreuA and played of sick, 80 az to have
some one else detailed to take hls place
OIL duty. lie was careful to avoid com
Ing within reach Of the presidents eye.
and fcli much relieved when that dia-
tneuished gentleman took his depar-
turc.-N. 0. Timcs-Democrnt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
FOR HOME RULE.


The Senate Committee VIII Report Adj
vrrsrIy IN the ppoiniment Of Two or
lnhnmi Officers.
WAsnIN1roN Jan \, The commit.
tee on public lands, TO which was re-
ferrcd the nomination of Col Conan,
OF Georgia for receiver Of the lind
Office at Alva, and the nomination Of
Col Alexander, Of Kentucky, for reg.
lister Of the land Office OF Enid, have
decided to report universally on the
nominations. While there are
CHARGES before the committee
against Coils Conan and Alexander, it
appears that the committee did not
feel disposed TO use these as basis for
unfayorable report, but II was con-
clnded TO reiterate the policy OF not
flooding territories with foreign Off
oinla
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Mrs. David Kaufman is i'll with
pneumonia.
City barber shop, End St., W. A.
Landes, Prop. Best work guaranteed.
Cabinet photos Of babies 900 per
doz at Hansbroughs, on Cedar street.
This week only. 2l2-2t wi
The Peerless Fence Machine COM
pany has elected new officers and is
prospecting.
If Dickinson had only received
the extra 26 inches of rain that East
ern Kansas got we would all wear
diamonds.
The county commissioners have
been in session since Monday. Bills
have been allowed and viewers report
on Mcdonald road, Logan township,
accepted.
Get your shaving and hair dressing
done at G. w. Hollis, under Gulick.
Judge Humphrey adjourned dis
trict court which was to have con-
vened at junction City yesterday one
week SO that his successor could open
the term.
Some people think that dividends
are being paid on the Abilene bank
liabilities. 1t is not so-only on per-
sonal claims against Mr.. Lebold and
Mr.. Fisher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.

LYMAN Field was down from Solo
mon.
H. J. Peck, Of Carlton, was n
REFLECTOR caller.
George Snyder and family, formerly
Of Newborn, came in at noon from
Ness City.
Prof. W. +. Atwater of the county
high school was in the city, The
school has larger attendance this
year than last.
County Treasurer Pattison left this
morning for business trip to Grip
pie Greek, Colo. Charlie has put in
his time as a miner and may pick up
q fortune or two while away.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
A CLASH I'M OHIO.


Bitter Fractional Feeling IIetwasn the
riends Of Mckinley aud torakes.
COLUMBUS, o., jan. 8. There VA 1
fierce clash between the Foraker sud
Mckinley factions In the senate to-day
that may cause fight on Gov. McKlu'
ley in this state for president II wss
over the appointments Of Y. J. smith for
state librarian senator Shattuck, a
friend Of Foraker charged that Smith
assailed Forakcrs character last sum.
mer when he came out as candidate for
United States senator, saying he would
DO better sent TO the penitcntiAry.
Senator Garfield, son Of President Gar
field, defended Smith, Tho fight was
close and bitter and resulted In the
confirmation of tho appointment by =
vote Of Is to Il,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
DlCKINSON'S PEOPLE.
WHAT THE CENSUS SHOWS As
TO POPULATION.
ALI Kinds and Conditions Of People
Are Represented in This County
Analysis Of the Native States Of the
Citizens Many Native Kansans.

The complete tables Of the decen-
NAL state census have been issued by
the state board Of agricultural and
show many interesting facts concern
ing the Dickinson county population.
In the first place it is 20,926 in total;
lO,SSS being males, 1908 females;
$50 native males, S,726 native
females; 1873 foreign males, 1917
foreign females. There are 10,S0S
white males, 1861 white females; Is
colored males, so colored females, no
Chinese or Indians; 4,42S families, an
average Of 4.73 persons to the family.
The average for the state is Az.
Dickinson is goth in population
among Kansas counties. Its popula-
ton in 1860 was 1913; in 1870, 3,04S;
in 1875, 6,S41; in 1880, 1921; in
1885, 20,366; in 1890, 22,267; in 1895,
20,926.
OF the total population nearly half,
or 1902, were born in Kansas; s in
Alabama, 80 Arkansas, 9 California,
80 Colorado, 81 Connecticut, Della
ware, Florida, II Georgia, l47l Hi
nois, S14 Indiana, 399 Iowa, 2O9 Ken
lucky, 5 Louisiana, "a Maine, 1874
Maryland, So Mass, 1853 Ohio, 22l
Michigan, 26 Minnesota, 10 Mississip-
pi, $40 Missouri, 2 Montana, 1903 Ne
braska, II New Hampshire, &C New
Jersey, 1913 New York, 81 North Car
olina, 8 North Dakota, 1872 Pennsyl-
vania, Rhode Island, s South Caro-
lima, 4 Dakota, 1877 Tennessee, IS Tex
as, 80 Vermont, llS Virginia, A Wash
ington, 50 West Virginia, 1872 Wiscon-
sin, 2 Wyoming, District Of Column
bia, 3 New Mexico, 6 Oklahoma,
Utah, AZ not stated, total native pop
ulation 1901. OF the foreign born
population 1927 were born in Ger
many, PIG Russia, 1858 Ireland, 2S5
England, l27 Scotland, 270 Sweden
IA France, Spain, $50 British Amer
lea and Canada.
From other Kansas counties 1888
moved to Dickinson, 2,2l2 from Hi
nois, 91S Indiana, 706 Iowa, III Mis-
souri,, 243 Nebraska, 314 New York,
1906 Ohio, 2l27 Pennsylvania. Nearly
every state and territory is repre-
sented.
There is SS.O6 per cent of the popu-
lation Of schoolage, being SOS; 5,4S5
males are voters; 4,7S5 are engaged
in occupations, being 1916 per cent
Of those q years old and over; 2,57S
are engaged in agriculture; 1888 in
professional and personal services;
66S in trade and transportation; 7l2
in manufacturing and mechanical in
dustries; "A in stucco mining.
Abilene's population is 3,40O; 3,1S5
being native, 2l5 foreign, 3,27S white.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
DONEGAL,

D. l.. Graybill left last week for
Holton, Kas., to engage in the cream
cry business.
Jacob Hamaker, ST., came home
after spending some time visiting at
Hutchinson.
d. j. Kimmerly and wife are visit
ing among friends.
Eugene Eyer has rented the farm
OF H. Z. Musser and will move in the
near future.
N. G. Hershey sold fine lot Of
hogs the fore part Of the week.
Elder Jesse Engle returned home
last Wednesday from Illinois where
he had been engaged in missionary
work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dow rejoice over the
arrival Of two little children to MAKE
their home brighter.
A collection for poor people in Ok
lshoms was taken at the River Breth
ron church last Sunday after regulai
services.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
Betz-Hay.

At noon today at the Mcclellan
house, Rev. DR.. Blayney officiating,
occurred a wedding at which Jesse
Hay of Hope and Miss Margaret Betz,
one Of the county's efficient teachers,
were made husband and wife. The
young people will begin married life
on farm north of Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
BReW ER'S BOOM.



Tho Fact That the Justice was born on
oreien Soil Being Discussed.
TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. Since ex-Chief
Justice Horton started u boom for pres
idcnt for Associate Justice Brewer, OF
the United States supreme court, he
has been frequently mentioned as q
possibility by many western papers
This has started discussion ny TO the
eligibility Of Judge Brewer for the
Office He was born in Smyrna, Asia
Minor, June 20, 1887. his father at
that time being missionary TO
the Greeks In Turkey When the
child was three years old, however, his
parents returned 10 the United States
and the elder Brewer took up the
rqhts Of citizenship which he had
never rclinqushcd. In reply to this
the contention ~ that the Office Of
president requires something more
than citizenship, I. O., birth upon the
soil Of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

hra0quarirrs as cuullels ana all escort
TO the commanding general Among
their number wns Private Zach Dowty,
n genial, open-hearted, harum- scarum
fellow, who was the life of the camp,
foremost in all schemes of fun. and al
ways ready for duty. lie was favorite
with his comrades, and had the cont
dence Of his officers.
One bright morning Zach found him
self on duty at ten Albert Sidney John
ston's headquarters as courier for that
day rhe moments Of duh routine hung
heavily upon his hands, and he sought
TO enliycn his time by repairing his sad
die and other cavalry equipments.
While seated, thus occupied, he heard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
WHY IT IS DRY.
Less than Half the Rainfall Here Of
Eastern Kansas.

The REFLECTOR has called atten-
ton to the discrepancy between the
reported rainfall at Lawrence and
that in this county, but a presenta-
ton of the records show more forcibly
the foolishness of giving out the
Kansas weather statistics from the
State University. The rainfall at
Lawrence last year was 46.ll inches
or II inches above the average and
one Of the largest rainialls on record
in any year.
Signal Service Agent Gulick furn-
ishes the REFLECTOR the figures for
1895 which show the rainfall at Abb
lene. 1t was 2O3 inches, or less than
half that at Lawrence and Is inches
Of water on level less than eastern
Kansas average and considerably be.
low the average for central Kansas.
BY months in inches and hundredths
it was as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
poMINlck WAGNER SUED.
A 81, Jo'eph Church Society Asks tho ex-
Priest for an Accounting,

ST. JosEpn, Mo-, Jan. s.-St. Anne's
Altar society Of st. Mary's church has
sued ex.l'riest Dominick Wagner for
$500, alleged TO have been turned over
to him while he was pastor Of the
church and the treasurer Of the society.
Other societies Of the church ore
threatening to sue Wagner for sums
varying from 800 TO $4,000, claiming
that the priest received the money and
never rendered any account for II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
Studying Shakesp care.

The Lanier Circle had its opening
meeting last evening and began the
study of Shakespeare. Rev. Dr.. Blay-
ney gave an interesting talk on Shakes
peare's personal history, citing bap-
tismal and police court records to
show that he really existed. The
Circle will follow the University Ex-
tension course Of study during the
winter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
Odd Fellows Officers.

Western Home lodge |. 0. 0. T. in
stalled the following officers last even
ing, 7. H. Malott acting as grand
master; D. L. Pisle, N. G. Chas.
Young, V. G.i L. Lipps, Sec'y; D.
Bluebaugh, Treas; F.A. Smith, war
den; j. B. Favors, Con-; Samuel Lam
dis, R. S. N. g.; D. H. Metzger, L. s.
S.; Benz +. Lands, R. S. S.; A. Stick
ney, 0. g.; R. Waring, j. G.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

OMAHA. Neb,, Jan. s. ,ludge shlras,
Of Iowa, Ia the federal court at Omaha
Yesterday. rendered decision declar-
inc that in eases where Indians have
become citizens, with all the accom-
panying privileges, the government "a
still bound by oil treaty supulations
existing while tribal relations were
sustained. He holds that II applies on
all reservations
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
Advertised Letters.

The following Is the list Of un
claimed letters remaining in the Abb
lene postoflice for the week ending
Jan. s, 1896. Have your mail adj
dressed to your box number and 1t
will be promptly delivered.
Abbott Johnw Bates Rey
Card A Felkner VIII ;
Hoger Al L0sey D W
slbar Charlotte stuart Cony
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date
B. L. STRoTHER, P. M.
Not a few who read what Mr..
Robert Rowls, OF Hollands, Va, has
to say below, will remember their
own experiences under like circum-
stances: "Last winter had Ia
grippe which left me in a low state Of
health. | tried numerous remedies,
none Of which did me any good, until
I was induced to try a bottle o.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Th'
first bottle oft SO far relieved mi
that | was enabled to attend to my
work, and the second bottle effected
cure" For sale ct % and 80 cent
per bottle by j. NJ. Gleissner
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

The Evangelical church ID holding
a series Of revival meetings which arc
well attended. Prayer meeting every
afternoon at 2'SO. Preaching every
night by Rev. G. s. Steinmetz and
Rev. Frank Schumacher. All are in.
vitcd.
The meetings at the River Brethren
church continue with a lively interest.
Services every evening this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.--Representa-
tive pcndleton has introduced bill
granting additional powers to railway
companies in the Indian territory to
secure right OF way, depot grounds,
etc, upon making a showing before
the secretary of the interior that the
same are needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

ONE OF the midslipmen aboard the
Merrimac during her fight with the
Monitor is now rector Of one OF III" mosi
fashionable Episcopal churches IN SIM
Francisco, He IL Rev Robert G. Ifouic,
r, ctor OF Grace church. lie served
through the war. becoming cnpiain
il the confederate navy, but after the
war closed he entered the church and
took orders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
DINNER 10 STATESMEN.
Secretary and Mrs Oiney Entertain the
Pres don't and Cabinet

Pres dent and Cabinet.
WAsuIaGToS Jan. g. -Secretary OF
State and Mrs Olney gave dinner to
the president and the cabinet at their
elegant home on 18th street last
night. The decorations Of the table
were American beauty roses and ferns.
The guests included President and Mrs
Cleveland, Vice President Stevenson,
Secretary and Mrs, Carlisle, Secretary
and Mrs. Lamont Postnaster-General
and Mrs. Wilson, Attorncy-General
and Mrs. Harmon, Secretary and Miss
Herbert, Secretary and Miss Morton,
Ambassador and Lady Pannceforte,
Mr. and Mrs. Gilman. Mrs Matthews,
Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman, Prof. Lang
ley, Mrs Hearst and Mrs. Minot
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

The formation 81 Il western freight
pool, by the railroads which are mem.
bers OF the Western Freight associa'
ton, was practically assured after q
meeting at Chicago on the 18th. The
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis
railroad stood out against the pool.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

J. p. Harris, OF Ottawa, commander
in.chief OF the Kansas @. A. r.. has
authorized the announcement OF his
candidacy for dele rate at large TO the
republican national convention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
RATES WILL BE RAISED.
Al Insurance Companies Doing BusIneets
In Kansas Have so Notified Thsii

In Kansas Have 80 Notified Thsii
Agents,
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Jan. S-All Of
the fire insurance agents In the stah
Of Kansas will receive notice this weel'
OF m advance in rates for fire insur'
ancc, 70 take effect some date not latei
than the list Of the coming month.
The increase in the rates will be heavy
and has been ordered because the leg
stature Of that state passed u law tax
ing all fire insurance companies doing
business IN the state two per cent on
tho business done for the benefit OF the
fire departments that are maintained
In tho cities Of the state,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09

The late ex.Gov. Jerry Rusk. who was
one OF President Ilarrison's most pop
ular cabinet ministers. told II funny
story on himself lie was commanding
n brigade in Shcrman's army while it
was passing through North Carolina.
For several nights they camDed In pine
forests The pitch pine fires hackcncd
the faces Of the men beyond the power
Of soapless water TO whltcn them and
when they emerged from the forests
they looked like colorcd troons One
morning when the brigade pulled out
there was n gathering OF white pconle
by the roadside TO see II pass. One dig
Notwithstanding North Carolinlan
WINS Mortified Ms be- looked into the fnccs
OF the men and discovered that they
were nothing but nlgeahs. sinh" When
he saw Rusks black face he drew bnek
and snid "My God the Yauks have
nlrpah generals. tool Look at that
field handl' and pointed At Wi'consln's
popular state officer congrcssmon.
rovernor and cabinet minister Gen.
Rusk heard the remark wheeled around
md said "My friend, hive you my
soap about yon2 would like to wash
nv face don't object TO lookinr like
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
1T WAS JEFF DAVIS.

A soldiers Rude Reception Of the Con-
federate President.
Capt. Guy Dreux. Of New Orleans
commanded during the war comrany
u cavalry, whose members were from
the Fourth district Of this city and the
parish Of jefferson. They were consids
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
S.VE YOUR FREIGHT
And buy goods at home and Money For every dol
lars worth of goods bought in this department at
one time will give you pound Of Candy
worth 10c, until February ], 96.

Choice Iowa Potatoes per bushel. ..............s S5
Good Rasns per pound. W
Evaporaed Peaches, per pound .,...,.,,,,s'.,., 10
Navy Beans, per pound 10
100 lbs fine Salt for 0O
Good Apnles per bushel Observation-Disclosures. rs
Choice Apples per busbel 100
ID Backberries for. ~
ID can Oysters ~
III can Gooseberries 10
ID can Peaches ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
dozen Ii cans Tomatoes Observation-Disclosures. .96
ID Mixed Candy lV
ID Mixed Candy w
ID Japan Tea 70
A. cans t,recnock I've ,...,..,,. ....s...= 20
4 cans Eaclc Iva Observation-Disclosures. rs
70 hoxes P,rlor Matches Observation-Disclosures. 10
bars any Soap .,.................. 25
bar Buttermilk Soap I'D
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-09
J. B.CASE&CO.
cuarls' lmMls4.ri0a BILL.

Corner Of Broadway and Third BITS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-03-20
To Make a Good Cup OF Tea.

A young man who was being joked
about the appearance Of the young lady
he was going 10 marry said in an apollo
getic way, well, she can make good
cup of tea anyhow. " This is qualifica-
ton that not many girls possess Very
few know how 10 make good cup Of
tea. Here are some pointers: Tea should
never touch metal 1t should be kept in
paper, wood, glass or porcelain. To
make it, put small quantity in a
porcelain cup, fill the latter with boil
ing water, cover it with porcelain
saucer and let it stand three minutes
Then, if you desire 10 be an epicure.
drink only the upper layer of the gold
en- liquid, throw the rest away, rinse
the cup and begin again. Never use sug
ar. Do not use milk 1t ruins the flavor
of the tea, and the combination Injuries
the stomach, ~ the Chinese say, and
they ought 10 know their own beverage.
Above all things, do not boil the tea.