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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28

greater power and whereby they acquired
fields of nceased usefulness.
This was not only the rule among
men,. but we had an example, wherein
the Lord himself trusted his servants TO
make returns for the talents with which he
had endowed them.
AS men grow in power and influence by the
faithful discharge Of the sma II duties OF life,
so VIC grow in spirituality and faithfulness to
our Lord by serving him daily. We may not
be able to do great things at once. 1t was not
intended that we should do the great things
before we learned TO the smaller and com
moner things. We can commence in our own
hearts, and cruelty the incipient or actual
tendency to evil We cal set up the family
altar. We can preach the gospel by purify Ing
our own lines and making our own character
more nearly conform to that Of our Great
Exempiar. We can teach the young. We
fl ii our accustomed places in the house of d
vine worship. All these things, and more
too, we may do. But by consecrating ourselves
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
DUTY IN SMALL THINGS.
Our Material and Spiritual Welfare
Affected Thereby

DR.. ]. Lowre Wilson preached last Sunday
night to a full house. He directed the atten-
tion of his hearers to the Importance OF FL
delity In Small Things" and concluded by
some impressive remarks on THE Necessity
for:Consecration in the Service Of the Lord"
The Doctor urged that promotion In the
material affairs of lie would seldom come
except as a reward for. or because OF, duties
faithfully performed in the lower walks OF
life. That on the common level, the degree
of fidelity to trust and the taithfGlness TO the
perforance OF duty, marked the individual as
the suitable subject for higher honors and
greater trusts. That by fidelity men gained
the real and substantial honors and promo
tions by which they were put In places ol
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
The Australian Ballot.

Much has been said about the adoption Of
the Australian ballot, but as yet no law has
been enacted on that subject. By common
consent the people OF Abbeville County have
adopted the system. In the last election the
names of all the candidates were printed on
the tickets, and all the voter had to do to
vote secret ticket was to 20 off to himself
and scratch out the names for which he did
not intend to vote. put the ticket In his
pocket, walk to the polls, and deposit it in
the ballot box.
BY this means the occupation OF "workerss
for particular candidates was largely done
away with. By this system 1t is impossible,
for the ticket.wrIters TO control elections.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
Amos Il. Morse Locals.

CDttolene is fine shortening. have 1t in
20 ID. pals In tierces.
A first class axe at 50 cents and the best
handles for 10 cents that you ever saw, also old
steel axes extra good.
A new lot Of bagying and ties just In.
Quaker oats, rolled oats rolled wheat and
self raising buck wheat very fine.
The biggest stock of brooms and lowest
prices In the city.
Wheat, barley, oats, rye and clover seed,
now is the time to SOW.
A beautiful line of piaide outings, blankets
&C. Red twilled flannel wide and good
weight only l2II.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
II. G. Bernnu's Locals.

Ifyou need a sewing machine and want q
good one, II. G. Bernau the JeTeler Will
make you a very low cash price on his fine
Domestic.
The handsome china set Is what you'll
have to have soon. New sets on the road.
Come and get Bernnu's new prices, 1t will
pay you to buy whole set.
The talk Of the town Is Bernau's new
watch offer, Waltham movements and q
genuine Is year case, no humbug, see what
he has to say in his new ad.
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Unclaimed Letters,

Letters Remaining In the Abbeville, 8. c..
Post office for week ending Oct. 81, 1895. G
A-Ed. Anderson, col. -
B-Robert Brinkley, Joseph Beasley, Frank,
J. Brown.
D-Miss AuddelIne Davis.
F-Sam D. FAINT.
G-Gilae Glames.
H-George Harper.
J-William Jackson.
L-Mrs. Nesnia Lee.
NJ. Harry Nicely.
S-Salie Smith.
T-Calvin Tomeo. Robt s. Link, p, M,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
MI ID r. &c j. = O N.

10 the servie OF the Lord we will grow 10 grace,
and our usefulness will be extended as we
work and pray. II our crown of glory in the
life to come IL 10 be q rich inner ltance we
should observe the small things In the ma
terial rs well as In the spirllual Lille.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28

DO not delay and go TO z. Resenbnrg & Co.
for an all wool Mems suit only five dollars.
A new lot OF shoes and boois at less valure
than ever sold before at p. Rosen burg e. Co.
Go:to p. Rosenburg & Co., for your fall and
winter under weare.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28

Literary Club.
The Literary club will meet on Friday
night 80 O'Clock at the home OF Mr.. J. M.
Harden. w. A. TempletUn essayist, subject,
Manufacture OF cotton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
JUMBO AND THE LAW.
A Deputy sheriff Out After the Great
ELEPHANT.

II was eight or nine years ago, ana
the cars containing the animals were
unloaded near the Canal street freight
house, says the Providence journal.
The animals were guided across Ex-
change place by attendants, and the
elephants went along very peaceably'
They hadn't gone great distance
however, when Jumbo's back began
to itch. The big elephant tried to reach
the place with his trunk, but didn't
manage to. So he stepped from the
line and looked for some suitable place
against which TO rub his back. There
we're two objects in sight-a big flag
staff and Paddy Burns shanty, which
stood in the rear of the Three Ones
fire station. Jumbo picked out the
shanty, and by the time he had re-
lieyed his feelings things inside were
upside down, and the building had
| nearly been removed from its fonnda'
tions and showed into the water.
Paddy Buns looked for a lawyer
and found the late Ambrose Z. West
The attorney issued a writ and gave
it to deputy sheriff, with instructions
to attach Jumbo. The officer present
ed the paper to the treasurer OF th'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
He Never Went Back.

Cy Thurman Of Atchison spent the
dav in the city. Mr.. Thurman is a
we'll known travelling man for a st.
Louis paper house. He is noted for
his pleasant conversation and always
saving the right thing at the right
time. Last spring one Of his Gus
toners in Salina was complaining
that the heat in this country was toe
much for his health. Cy sympathlzed
with him and went on. Before ne
came back the customer died and a
daughter who had been bookkeeper
for the father was running the store.
Cy had not heard Of the old mans
death, and on his next visit he en-
tered the store with his usual cheer
full joshing and said to the young LADY
whom he knew quite we'll; "How
does your father stand the heat''
The poor girl grew red as she an
swered with a cold ring to her voice
INV father died last month" Cy
never said a word, picked up hisgrip
about faced, and has not tried to sci
paper there since.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
THE QUEEN IS NO DUMMY"
Some Of the Prerogativea Of the British
Sovereign.

Some Of the Prerogativca Of the British
Sovereign.
People on this side OF the water are
apt to attach too much credence to the
oft-iepeated but somewhat falla-
cious assertion that the queen ol Eng
land has no power; is a mere figure
head, in fact, and nothing but consti'
tutional puppet in the hands of the
cpbinet for the time being. II Is often
stated that the president Of the United
States is possessed Of far more exeeu-
tive power and prerogatives than her
british majesty. This is, according TO
The NswsYork World, great mistake.
The English sovereign has retained fur
more power than people realize. For
instance, she has the power to dismiss
every soldier in the army. from the
commander-in-chief down to the
youngest drummer. She could disband
the navy in the same way, and sell the
ships, stores and arsenals 70 thc ''fsv
buyer that presented himself
Acting on her own responsibility, she
could declare war against any foreign
power or make a present OF any Sec
ton Of the empire over which she rules
to any foreign power. Acting strictly
within her prerogative, she could make
every man, woman and child IN the
country q peer or peeress OF the realm
with the right in the case OF males
who are of age to a seat and a vote
in the house Of lords. With single
word or stroke of the pen she could dis
miss any cabinet that was in power
and could, moreover, pardon ana I'D
crate every criminal Of any grade that
is confined in the British penltentlnrles
These are only n few OF the things
that the queen could do II she desired
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Talented Singers Coming.

The faculty Of the county high
school has prepared treat for those
who attend the joint meeting Of Dick
inson and Geary teachers next Satur-
day. The Ariel Sextette will give
an entertainment in Assembly hall in
the evening. 1t is one of the best
musical companies of the day. The
Emporia Gazette says;
Nearly twelve hundred people were
at Albert Taylor hall last night. 1t
was the last entertainment given in
the Normal lecture course, The con-
cluding entertainment was given last
night by the Ariel Ladies' Sextette,
consisting Of the Smith Sisters, whom
fate will never be able to conceal II
their programs are always as good as
that Of last night. Every number
was encored,, some Of them even foul
times. Everybody knows that Nor
nal encore. You never hear any
thing like it any place else. There Il
nothing affected about it. It's deaf
earnest and above the influence o
love or lucre.
Usually Is cents is charged but al
Chapman the price will be only 81
cents or 25 cents each for parties o
20. Abilene will be well represented
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Chambers.S .Staufer.

Two Of Dickinson's most popular
teachers, j. B. Stauffer Of Donegal
and MISS Lizzie Chambers Of Chap
man, were united in marriage Sun
day at the home Of the BRIDES mother
in Chapman, Rev. H. A. Koogle off,
ciating Only the immediate friends
and relatives were present. but the
happy couple have hosts Of friends
throughout the county who will ex-
tend well deserved good wishes. Both
have been successful teachers and
both have won the respect and esteem
Of all who know them. The groom
has closed a successful term at the
Dread school and the bride has been a
teacher in the Chapman schools. Mr..
and Mrs. Stautfer spent the day In
this city but will at once take uF
their residence near Belle Springs
where they have home prepared fol
their occupancy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Two Men Have I Lawsuit Over an
Account for Labor.

The jury came in Tuesday in an
interesting case in Smiths court
wherein was exemplified the need Of
putting down agreements in writing.
F. K. Biehler worked for Con Taylor,
occupying farm for which Mr.. Tay-
lor was agent. Biehler went to Okla
homa last year, it was thought to re-
main, but be returned. The two men
tried to settle their accounts but
could not and Biehler finally brought
suit against Taylor for $lO5 for labor
goods, etc., which be claimed were
due him. When it came to trial Mr.
Taylor had a counter claim OF about
$52 besides disputing Mr.. Biehler''
bill. The case was heard by . jury
r. H. Kane being for the defense ant
J. P. Campbell for plaintiff Tit
Jury went out at about 1 o'clock ant
returned a verdict Of $20.8O for Bieh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Wheat Appears Spotted.

Indications are that this county will
have another spotted wheat crop. Re-
ports from the weather Of last week
say that in some sections the fields
we're badly hurt by the blow Of last
Friday. In others no harm was done
apparently. The fields Of south Dick
inson through Logan and Ridge have
some bad spots. Some fields are not
hurt. John Taylor had on his big
farm near Pearl 600 acres Of wheat
and he thinks that 400 is ruined, II
is to be hoped that it may not prove
so bad as that. Dickinson county
needs a big wheat crop this year and
ought to have it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
SNAPPED AWAY HIS WIFE.
A Little Family Complication Amicably
Arranged.

AfrhnEeus
The very unusual story of swapping
a daughter for a wife is reported from
Toledo, Wash, says the New York
World. A farmer named Thompson
lost his wife short time ago. She left
him little baby girl. The child he
took to a neighbor by the name OF Put
pam to be cared for. OF course fire.
ouent visits were made to see how the
baby was getting along.
Mrs. Putnam was quite comely per-
son and very soon attracted the atten'
ton Of the widowed farmer. Then he
soon learned to love her and, worst OF
Gil, his love was reciprocated. The hus-
band discovered the situation The lov-
ers naturally expected scene but there
was none.
Instead Of making the neighborins
hills resound with jealous rage Putnam
called upon Thompson and they dis.
cussed the matter in business-llke
manner. Putnam professed to be tired
of his wife and said he would as lief that
some other fellow would take her away
as not; but he wanted something in re-
turn. He wanted some one around the
house to minister to his wants. som
one he could learn to love. Thompson
had daughter who suited him very
well and, if it was just the same, he was
willing to trade his wife for her. Tha'
suited Thompson and the girl, too. Sc
a bargain was struck and the exchange
made. Thompson and Mrs Putnam wen
to Aberdeen and the girl to Castle Rock
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
County School Notes.

Among the schools closing last Fri
day were; W. L. Lesher, III; R. D
Miles, 40; c. D. Lank, Lively Hall,
and j. Il. Brewer. New Basel.
The patrons Of Mr.. Lank's district
treated him and his pupils to good
dinner.
j. \. Brewer, the teacher at New
Basel, was very agreeably surprised
when his patrons came pouring In
from all directions last Friday and
treated himself and pupils to a fine
dinner. While the wind roared with
out, there was feast and gladness
within. After dinner an enjoyable
program was rendered, and the school
was closed for the season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
A Bow in Court.

Samuel, the l4-year-old son OF
Jacob Pyke, was brought in from his
parents' home north Of the city and
examined as to his sanity. He ap-
pears not more than 9 years old and
has been subject to fits and wild
SPELLS which have unsettled his mind.
He was adjudged insane.
Samuel Pyke, the IA year old boy
found insane, was taken to the asylum
Monday. 1t seemed too bad to take
a child there but no other provision
was warranted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
SOUTHWEST TEACHERS.
Tho Years Closing Institute Held in
Knox District.

The Southwest Dickinson's Teach
ers' institute held it's last session Of
the school year at Knox school house,
No. "A, last Friday. Though not
largely attended the meeting was very
interesting. 1t was called to order
BY W. L. Lesher. After bount'iul
repast prepared by the patrons Of the
district, Mr.. Lesher was elected pres
;dent and J. Z. Brewer secretary.
The first number, Current News" !"
by W. M. Campbell was an interest
ing resume Of the news Of the day'
followed by general discussion. ).
specialists in the School Room
was discussed by W. l. Lesher' the
point being made that while we have
specialists in primary grades anu
other departments Of school work. We
have no district school specialists.
oDo We Need More Thorough
Work or a Greater Scope OF WORK.
was discussed by Miss Anna Engle'
who advocated greater thoroughness
in the work done.
"The Value Of Experience in tht
School Room was considered BY y
D. Lank, who believed one canno'
reach the bottom Of subject with
out experience in teaching 1t. I'M
subject was discussed atlength BY tn
different teachers.
After singing "The Star Spangle'
Banner and duet by Misses Star
the institute adjourned for the year
It seemed to be the wish Of thos'
present that Prof. Wishard shoul'
conduct the coming normal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
PROTEST AGAINST GRAND JURY.
Commissioner and Many Taxpayers
REQUEST That None Be Called.

A petition from the county COM
missioners was filed Tuesday with
Judge Moore asking that he do not call
grand jury for the coming term OF
court. The commissioners state
ment is as follows:
We the undersigned county COM
missioners Of Dickinson county, Kas.,
do hereby request that your honor
shall not order q grand jury for the
| May, 1896, term Of the district court
for this county for the following
reasons, towit:
First, No necessity exists in this
county for the conyening Of a grand
jury as the laws are properly enforc-
ed by the usual methods Of procedure.
Second, Grand juries convened in
this county recently have accom-
plished no results beyond those which
are reached in regular criminal pro-
cedure, while they have entailed o
large extra expense.
Third, That the taxpayers are un-
able at the present time to meet the
expense caused by grand jury when
no adequate returns are likely to fol-
low; and we believe large majority
OF the taxpayers Of the county agree
with us in these representations
This is accompanied by a petition
signed by ll9 citizens Of Abilene in
cluding nearly every businessman in
the city, setting forth that the com
missioners represent the community
and that no grand jury is needed
Similar petitions from Enterprise ano
Detroit with about 10 more names
we're also handed in. According tt
the statutes not even a petit jury vii
be drawn for the May term unless
specially ordered by the court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
A KENTUCKY BELLE.


other Little Irregularities
Sheriff Jarvis. Of Knox county, passed
through the city late one afternoon
having in charge five or six priscness
ON the way to Frankfort. The prison
ers were placed in the watch house un-
til the six o'clock train left.
Among the prisoners was young
woman from Knox county, apparently
about Is years old, and a typical east
ern Kentucky mountain girl. Her hair
was cut short and her dress was OF cal
leo, made in mountain style. She was
going to Frankfort for housebreaking'
SIZE was placed in . cell by herself at
the station house.
She was quite talkative, and when
asked her age and home by . Lexing'
ton Transcript correspondent. said'
Il am JUS IS and live in Knox county
Nv name IL Lizzie Harris. Used tt
live in Wes' virginny, butgoti in trouble
i
and left there. lse going to Frankfort
now for a couple Of years. but dom
care"
Ibid you ever kill man?" wa
asked.
"Yes, Lord, killed four. ! waylait
the highway one night in Wes' Vir
ginny and dropped three men. ] staye'
in the pen in that state three years.
shot my sweetheart, too. and kille'
him, but lawyer named Black plea'
me out of it."
ibid you ever commit any othe
crime?"
"Guess | have. Broke into one or tw
houses, but have had luck and got ou'
think will have a nice time at Frank
fort. Some nice men there, | hear. NJ
husband left me some time ago. and
am grieving over it."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Methodists Object.

Herington Times Our Methodist
folks have sent up remonstrance
AGAINST the action Of the presiding
elder in dividing the minister's time
between Woodbine and here. 1t Is
the universal opinion here that a
minister should devote his whole time
to this charge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
STATISTICS FOR WOMEN.
Showing Her Representation In the Use
full Occupation.

Showing Her Representation In the Use
full Occupation.
A recent census bulletin dealing with
the occupations Of the people OF the
United States shows that 4S per cent.
Of the persons, male and female more
than ten years Of age, are engaged in
some galnful occupation. The total
number of working people is 22,7sS,.
6O1. Of which 1S,S2O,950 nre men and
s.o14.7l1 women--a gain Of 1,267,5S4
women since 1880, rate Of increase
nearly sh times as great as the in
crease Of working men. A study OF the
tables in the bulletin reveals some in
teresting comparisons. In 1850 there
was only one woman architect in the
country; in 1890 there were ~. Then
there were but five lawyers; ten years
later there were 2OS. There were o.
women clergymen in 1880; in 1890, 1880
The number Of actresses increased from
coz to 3,94o; artists and teachers OF ar1
from 4l2 to 1O,s1o; dentists from "a tt
a37; designers, draughtsmen and in
yentors from 10 to 3O6; journalists, 81
to sss; musicians and teachers of music
5,753 to 34,510; government officials, AZ
to 1875; physicians and surgeons, 52'
to 1855; teachers, S4,O47 to 245,965'
theater managers, showmen, ETC., 1o'
to 634; bookkeepers, accountants
clerks and copyists, from SOIL to 92,
s2s; stenographers and typewriters
from to 2l,1S5; saleswomen, from
IT'S to 5S,449. There were two veterin
ary surgeons and 4O chemists and as
savers in 800, against none of either il
| foQn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
GREAT COUNTRY THIS.
Even Water Tanks and Such Things
Burn Up.

Talk about dry countries, none is
like Kansas. Monday afternoon the
water tank on the Union Pacific caught
fire from the engine Of the s;2o train
and was ablaze before department ar
rived and extinguished the flames
The tank had about four feet OF water,
mot having been in condition to hold
more than that for years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Took Of a Leg.

Mr.. Herman Of Enterprise, father
in-law Of c. Hoffman, this morning
had his right leg amputated about
8 inches above the ankle. The bones
Of the foot have been diseased for
three years and amputation was
deemed the best way to relieve the
sufferer. DR.. Steelsmith assisted by
DR.. Brooks performed the operation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, March 80. The
secretary has issued a charter to the
Central Railroad Co, Of st. Joseph,
capital stock, 100000 The organiza'
tion proposes to build line Of railroad
from tn southern limits of St. Joseph
through the counties Of Buchanan,
Andrew, DeKalb, Gentry, Davis, flar
rison and Grundy to the city Of Tren'
ton. a distance OF 90 miles.