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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
THOSE PEARL TELEPHONES.
Farmers Wives Enjoy Morning Visits
by Wire.

barbed wire fences of the Taylor
farms are now in working order,
after three years of preparation and
experiment. From J. H. Taylor's to
Clarence Taylor's, one mile apart, was
the first line, the wire being plain
barbed fence wire stapled to posts.
As soon as success was assured two
more telephone instruments were
ordered-one for the railroad station
at Pearl and one for the residence Of
T. E. Taylor, one mile from Pearl.
High poles carried the line over roads
and the few spaces where there are no
wire fences. Glass insulators were
put on the high poles SO that in case
it was found necessary to insulate all
the way through, that much would
have been done. Everyone who saw
the line predicted that it would not
work because the electric current
would leak at each post.
But the insulation proved an un-
necessary expense, for, when the line
was opened, it worked perfectly. Part
Of the line was constructed by stapl-
ing the wire to growing hedge fence
and to growing trees, but most Of it
ran over the top wire Of pasture
fences. At section lines, where the
line was carried over the roads a wire
was spliced to the fence on one side,
carried over and spliced to the top of
the wire fence on the other side.
The bringing Of the houses into
communication with the railroad
station was Of great benefit to Clar-
ence Taylor, who was thereby able to
conduct his business quickly and con-
veniently. Besides operating a large
farm four and a half miles from Pearl,
he Is a dealer IN live stock and grain,
and owns a coal yard and other enter
prises at the station. j.. H. Taylor
carries on laage farm and breeds
fancy cattle, and is manager Of
cheese company with factory on his
place and others at Herington, Dillon
and Carlton, with which, by means Of
the telephone line he can always have
telegraphic communication.
To the women on the farms it is a
great boon. By means Of it they feel
as close as If they were together in
one room ana When their CLOCKS stop
all they have to do is to call up the
depot and get the correct time. I'm
portant news from the outside world
is also telephoned to the people on the
farms.
Telephone instruments may be
bought for from $6 to 500 with full
directions for putting up and wiring,
and If farmers will only follow in
structions and are careful in making
their wire splices they may be sure Of
success.
T. V. Johnson, the Rock Island
operator at Pearl, was the electrician
Of the line and to him is much credit
due for carrying out the experiment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
DEMOCRATS TO MOVE.
They Will Have a Convention April
"a TO Nominate Candidates.

The Democrats Of the county have
determined to endorse initiative and
referendum. They will take initia-
tive and let the Pops do the referen-
dunn end of it. In the language of
the News, they have played horse and
been the horse all the time, and now
they propose to make the Pops give
down some of the county offices.
There are four principal officers to
elect next fall: Sheriff, clerk, regis
ter and treasurer. The Pops have
candidates for all OF them-Robson,
Kieffer, Nichols and Matteson. All
are Av..ollo men and all Pops. The
Democrats think they would like the
ureasurership. W. T. Harris presi-
dent Of the Citizens bank of Solomon,
is their favorite for this place. If not
Mr.. Harris the intention is to COM
pei the endorsement of G. A. Rogers,
cashier Of the same bank. A mass
convention will be held by the Demo-
Gratis Saturday, April "a, weeA be-
fore the first Pop primaries, to decide
on nominees. Candidates will be
named and then the Pops can either
come to, time or take the conse-
quences. The trsachery Of the Popu.
lists to one another and the shameful
action Of the legislature and admins
tration generally has put the party in
such bad odor generally that it is a
by-word among intelligent and honest
men. Many who supported it think
ing it meant reform are dore with it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
PRETTY AND ARTISTIC.
Case 4 Cos Department Store Adorn.
cd for the Opening.


Not often can one find SO handsome
store as was that Of j. B. Case 4 Co
today when the doors were thrown
open for the spring opening. From
the basement to the millinery rooms
every part Of this large establishment
has been repainted and repapered
this spring in the newest and most
stylish manner, greatly improving
the store and making it as handsome
as a picture.
In addition, the window trimmer,
Emery johnson, has arranged some
displays that are equally attractive
from the outside. The barrel OF
flowers with children near by is very
pretty and artistic. The dry goods
department is also elaborately trim
med for the occasion with displays Of
new goods while the millinery rooms
have May pole effect that heightens
the beauty Of the large assortment Of
hats being shown by Miss Hoagland
and her accomplished aids. Hundreds
Of ladies are attending the opening.
Mr.. Case and his efficient assistant,
II. Il. Ackers, have reason to be proud
Of the fine establishment over which
they preside and which today pre-
sents the prettiest appearance in its
histnrv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Manhattan Wants Il.

The G. A. r. post last night dis
cussed the coming meeting Of the en-
campment and Abilene's chances for
it in 1898. Owing to the fact that
Manhattan is already in the field it
was decided not to antagonize the
chances Of our ncighbor and it is
probable that Abilene will not go into
the race.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Abilene Needs It.

A missionary Of branch Of the
Evangelical church is here looking up
the prospects for organizing another
congregation here. Abilene needs a
few more churches. 1t has now only
about 10 and the Salvation Army.
This makes church organization for
every So families in the city and
everybody knows that is not enough.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Country Schools Graduation.

Graduating exercises for country
pupils who have passed the examina-
tion for admission te the county high
school will be held as follows; Bon
accord April 10, Talmage 20, Dillon
81, Sutphen 22, Chapman 2S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Blacksmith's Tools for Sale.

David Croft offers for sale in abb
lene sets blacksmith's tools, includ-
ing bellows, anvils, and everything
necessary for tirst-class blacksmith
shop. Inquire at G. W. Shelters
shop, corner 4th street and Broad.
way. SO-4c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Broke His Wrist.

A. Jelfcoat while attending to one
Of the horses in the Star livery barn
was crowded against stall partition
by the animal and had his left arm
broken at the wrist. 1t is a serious
injury but he is getting along well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Charged with Bigamy.

j. W. Hill of Solomon was arrested
this afternoon, charged with bigamy
with Nancy c. Bloomfield. His hear
ing is in Quinn's court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

Boarders wanted at the old Car
penter house. Terms: $3.50 per
week. MRS. H. GERTH,
SO-lactf Proprietor.
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ragged animal and. discarding all the
rules which govern the art of which he
is disciple. rushed at his victorious
opponent and made a vain struggle To
beat him over the ropes. only desisting
when his seconds and friends forced
him away. And then the new cham
pion was borne to his dressing room
amid the cheers OF the 5000 people who
were In the arena, accompanied by mis-
seconds and trainers and also by his
wife, who had watched the contest
from position within few feet of the
ringside, and who had taken in every
detail. even at the time when II SEEM
ed that her husband would he knocked
insensible at her feet.
1t was great contest. hut notwith-
standing the cheers for the victor the
majority of those who witnessed IL
could not but feel sense of disap
pointment at the result. believing as
they did. that victory was taken from
Corbett at a moment when he seemed
sure of gaining IL himself.
The contest was accompanied by the
usual delays which attend such affairs.
due largely to a wait for the hour when
the sunlight would he the brightest. So
that the new electrical device, the vita
scope. which was located at the ring
side, would he able To obtain the best
results In taking an actual living pic
ture of the fight. For two hours before
the men entered the ring the crowds
gathered In the arena, "A temporary
structure of large dimensions. having a
canvas-covered ring in the center, with
from each side and with no cover but
the clear blue sky above,
IL was a moment after the noon hour
when the principals and their seconds
appeared and both were greeted with
great cheering. George Siler. the ref
cree. arranged the few preliminary
matters in a short time. and about 1910
O'Clock the battle commenced. Little
was accomplished by either of the men
in the first round but in the next few
rounds Corbett had every advantage.
In the fifth round he punished f'itz-
simmons severely. battering him on the
body and the face until the blood
streamed from his face and he finally
sank TO his knees TO avoid further pun
ishment, remaining there until nearly
all the allotted time had expired when
he arose and succeeded in continuing the
contest for the few remaining seconds
of the round. Nearly all the spectators
thought the end was at hand then. but
the Australian rallied and fought a
game battle for nearly eight rounds
more. though there were several occa-
sions during that time when Corbett
seemed tn have him going. lie did land
a number Of blows on Corbett and they
We're hard, too, but they seemed To have
little effect on him.
At the opening OF the lith and last
round Corbett looked the winner.
Though somewhat tired. he was still
strong and was displaying more science
and continued tn pound the Australian
and keep up the flow of the stream of
blows, and then came the final blow and
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As he was writhing and grovclling on
the iioor his face presented the most
ghastly appearance imaginable. No
man in last death struggle could have
horriiied the spectators more. and his
agonizing cries of pain could be heard
above the cheers for the victor. and
then followed the widest scene Of the
day. when he arose to his feet and with
all the strength he had left rushed at
his opponent and tried to finish the
contest. Those nearest the ring Jump
ed over the ropes in spite of all the ef-
forts OF the police 10 prevent them.
and in moment the entire enclosure
was filled with bowling. shouting
mob, and the noise and confusion were
so great that the referee was hardly
able tn announce his decision, awarding
ihc battle To Fitz.
In the midst of Il. Corbett, who had
been forced To his corner by his friends,
broke away from them and rushed at
F'it2 a second time. but this time in
stead Of attempting to renew the fight
he implored his victor to give him an
other chance and To accept a challenge
from him. This was refused and warm
words followed. Fitz was borne away
with all the glory of his new-won vie
tory and Corbett left To return to his
nome In san Francisco, carrying with
him the upsDair Of defeat
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A NERVY THIEF.
He Steals n Horse and Cart and Trades
the Latter for n saddle.


the Latter for n saddle.
Special Dispatch TO the Standard.
Philipsburg, March iI.-One Of the
most daring thcfts that has ever been
committed I'm this city took place to-
day. Harry McCrimmon of Hasmark
came down town this afternoon and
tied his horse and cart in front of a
business house and shortly after made
the discovery that the rig was gone.
For some time he thought that some of
his friends had driven IL off and would
return. but after some time had elapsed
he began To make inquiries with the re-
suit that he found the outfit had been
stolen. This evening IL was learned 10y
telephone from Stone station that the
man who took the horse and cart had
traded off the cart with Dominick
Byrnes for a saddle and had gone on. \
warrant has been issuS1 anu officers
are in pursuit with almost a sure thing
of catching him.
w. W. Royal was arraignod in the
district couri to-day on an indictment
for grand larceny by the grand Jury.
but being unable to secure an attor-
ney here. did not plead. He is under
81. 900 bonds.
BY telephone agreement with the at
torneys, the Golden Scppter company
was granted until the 18th In appear i'm
the application tn show cause why
sale of the property should not be made
to satisfy labor liens.
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James John Corbctt was born In San
Francisco. lie went To school at the
Sacred Heart college, san Francisco.
He held a position in the Nevada Ma
tional bank He was always n boxer,
and after he joined the Olympic Ath-
letic club he soon took the amateur
championship. His first professional
fight was with David Eiscman. whom
he disposed of In two rounds. His most
important fights hav" been these. In
1852 May 80 he fought Joe Choynskl
for 81 900 side. The fight was with
two-ouncc gloves and was stopped by
the police In the fourth round June >
the men met again on a barge near
H.necia. cal. tnrhott weighed $50,
choynski weighed Ia. Choynski wore
skin gloves, torbett two-ouncc gloves.
corbett got the decision IN the 2Ith
round July IL he bCstcd chOynski In
san Francisco in four rounds. Feb. iS.
1890 he won from Jake kilraln on
points with fvc-ouncc gloves before the
southern Athletic club The match was
for 81. 500, and lasted six rounds. April
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-03-18
ROBERT FITZSIMMONS.
Heavyweight Champion OF the World.

March :. 1898. he knocked nut Jim Hall
before the Crescent city Athletic club
for purse Of $1,000. Jun" L.. 1894. he
Fought a draw with Joe Choynski a.
catch weights. The fight was in Bos-
ten. and the police interfercd. Five
rounds were fought and Fitzsimmuns
had the best of il. Sept. 9G he knocked
out Dan Creedon before the Olympic
Athletic club. New Orleans. for 81 O00
and bet Of 81 .000 Since then his most
sensational experiences have been at
syracuse. y. Y. where Con Rinr,lan.
his sparring partner. was killed in an
exhibition. For this Fitz was tried and
acquitted. Several months ago oc-
CURED the fiasco with Sharkcy at san
Francisco. Sharkcy was Knocked uut.
but the referee claimed the blow was
foul and gave the fight 10 the sailor.
The matter got into court. which de-
cided that the decision should stand.
He has knocked out many lesser lights
who do not appear in the above record.
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Carson City, March 11.-under clear
sky and in a valley 5000 feet above the
sea. circled by snow-capped mountains
which glistened in the bright sunlight.
making picture such as was never
seen before on an occasion of the kind,
James j. Corbett went down to defeat
to-day before Robert Fitzsimmons. who
became the champion heavyweight
pugilist of the world.
The victory was not gained without a
struggle; in fact. victory did not seem
possible for Fitzsimmons. until the last
moment of the battle, when he gave
every indication Of slowly going to
pieces, yet delivered a blow in a
vital part and followed II with two
others which sent the Californian to
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Robert Fitzsimmons was born In
Helston. Cornwall, England. He was
taken to Australia while quite Young,
and grew up an Australian. ie got
little education and was apprentirr1 To
the trade of blacksmith. A fine black
smith was spoiled to make a fighter.
His first appearance in the ring was at
Timary, New Zealand, in a competition
opened by Jem Mace. Bob defeated
four men in the same night and at enc
stroke won the amateur championship
of New Zealand. He beat everything
in Australia. May 10. 1890. he arrived
i'm San Francisco. May 20 he beat Billy
Mccarthy OF Australia at the Califor-
MIA Athletic club. Jan. II. 1891, he
knocked out Jack Dempsey for a purse
OF sl1 900 and a side bet Of 81 600. which
was the largest purse ever offered up 10
date March .. 1892. he knocked out
Peter Maher before the Olympic club,
New Orleans. The night was for a
purse of $4,000 and side stake Of $1,000.
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II hc won from Dominick McCaifery
for the gate receipts In four rounds.
May Il, 1891. he fought a draw with
Peter Jackson before the California
Athletic club Corhett weighed lss and
Jackson i9s. The match was for
purse Of $500. with Si,5o0 a side. The
contest was declared draw in the sist
round and each man received s2.500
sept. !. 1892, he defeated joan l.. Sui
llvan in u rounds. Corbett weighed l7S
pounds, sullivan 2ls pounds. The fight
was for "A $4,000 purse and 10000 stake
money. II was before the Olympic club.
New orleans. Jan. -, 1884. he knocked
out Charley Mitchell in three rounds
before the Duval Athletic club. Jack
sonyillc, Fla. for $1,000 side April
lsth hp sailed for England Sept. he
knocked out Peter Courtney uf Trenton.
y. j.. for purse of $3.50 and side bet
~ $3.50, Six rounds were fought. This
battle was fought before the kineto-
scope. Since then his only other fight
WAS with sailor Sharkcy a few
months ago.
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Billy Madden then entered the ring
and said; Il have deposited t2,J00 with
Warren Lewis of New York for Joe
Goddard 10 fight the winner Of this
fight. giving him his own time inside
uf one year I also have check for
81. 500 FOR Sharkcy To- fight the winner.
which viii be deposited at once
In response Ia call Sharkcy climbed
into the ring and said "ientlemen. !
have met both Of these men and |
would like To have the first chance. |
don't think either of them has any
thing on me" The crowd cheered and
Sharkey climbed Off the platform.
shortly after 10 o'clock Fitzsimmons
arrived and went at once tn his dress
ing room He stood near the stove 80
as not to get cold and cheerfully
chattcd with his attendants. Al Il
o'clock there were about 5000 people
present and the crowd seemed Ia have
stopped coming. About dozen good
looking. wctl dressed women were in
the crowd \ few wore wells, hut the
majority braved the gaze OF the men
and the rays of the sun with their faces
unprotected. Curbett did not start from
his camp as soon as expected and did
not reach his dressing room until after
Fitzsimmons.
Billy Madden announced that after
the Corbett- -Fitzsimmous fight the
ar, ma would be- cleared. At 3 O'Clock
the double event between Green and
Smith and Hawkins and Flaherty
would occur The prices for tickets
were placed at s.. 80. H. and SO. Mrs.
Fitzsimmons, escorted by Louis House
man. walked into the arena and took a
$, at in a box behind her husbands cor
ner. She received a round of applause.
"One-eycd' Connolly created sensa-
tion by climbing into the ring in re-
sponsc To calls aud attempting 10 make
A speech Referee Siler ordered him
out. hut Connolly wanted To- talk and
wouldn't come. Three deputy shrriffs
attempted to put him out. but Connei-
Is gracefully got out % the pr,dicl-
mpnt bv saving This Is no ti~oa fnr
speechmaking. the men are ready TO
ngnL Ineh. escorted bS tEe snerlns.
h.. eft the ring.
AT II 81 a. m. Siler told the men Ia
get ready They said tney We're All
ready and SiIer told 'hem To come In.
Fuz came from hts dressing room at
ll:57 O'clock In blue and pink dressin n 2
gown. Julian l,d the procession and
the other three follow Cd Corbett came
a minute later with hts seconds. Both
men Wer, duly cheered As Fitz passed
his wife he shook her by the hand ard
kissed her. FttE climbed into the ring
first. but Corhrtt was close behind.
COrb.tt had 2 broad grin On his fece
snd shook hands with Siler. H.. tried
the ropes While FLtz walked slowly up
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corhctJs were tan ColoFed CorhctL
wore "A red. -hite and blue belt with u
green buckle and rosette. His trunks
were green and he wore white socks
rolled down over the tops OF his shoes.
fitz wore dark blue trunks, with a
small American flag. The referee or
d.rcd the men to shake hands, but Ju-
liam prevented. saying, No. you re-
fused once" Then they walked to their
corners. The gong sounded at ls:01.
At 1906 o'clock the men stepped 10
the center of the ring. F'itz's face was
almost cNpressionless, but COrbett
stood like "A panther ready for the
spring, darling forward at the stroke OF
the gong. with a fearful look Of hatred
on his face. as he settled down 10 th,.
light Of his life. Corbett landed several
blows In the first round. one OF which.
on the cheek, staggered the auburn
haired fighter. while the latter return
ell the compliment with two hot ones on
the head and "A body blow or So.
Corbett all during the first round
smiled at his opponent. Both men were
careful during the clinches and made
M attempts to strike on the breaka-
way. Fitz held his own during this
round. Every time either man made
a motion the crowd cheered.
In the second the men grinned az
each other In friendly way. corbett
landed two lefts on F'itz's stomach and
the crowd yelled. Too low" Corbett
seemed Ia have the best OF the round.
hut one of FitLs blows was very hard
When they came up for the third,
corhett lost no time. but got in his left
on the belly. Corbett seemed supreme
ly confident. while Fttz was a little Bit
nervous. The crowd howled when Fitz
landed on the Jaw Just as the bell
rang, Corbett was about to hit Fitz.
" hose arms We're down. He recovered
himself however. and both men laugh
ed good-naturedly.
In the fourth Corbett landed a hard
right on f'itz during a clinch. Fitz
missed vicious left swing that would
have ended the business had IL landed.
Fitz landed a hard left punch on Cor
belts face and the crowd roared. Both
men received enCourae eiug cries from
the crowd. The round ended in a clinch
with both men laughing.
As usual. IN the NTH. Corbett struck
the first blow. Corbett seemed able 10
land whenever he wished. while Fitz
was unable To hurt him. Fitz seemed
tired when the round closed and his
mouth was bleeding. Ccrbett tried 10
finish Fttz IN the sixth. F'itz was COW
cred with blood and was Sroggy Final
~ Fitz slipped and stayed down seven
seconds. FitE Was a horrible looking
sight. but was on his feet when the
round closed. His mouth and nose
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ON THE TRACK.
At san Francisco.

San Francisco. March 17.-Six fur
longs-Cavallo won. Widow Jones Sec
ond. Reel third; time l:l6. Six ,furlongs
Montgomery won, Hazard second.
Mintay third; time l:l5ia. Six furlongs
-Dunboy won. Hohen2ollern second.
Roselle third time l;l6L. Seven and "A
half furlongs. Golden Gate handicap.
value 81 .00O-Candelaria won, Scarfpin
second, Lincoln II. third; time 1:S4is.
One mile-Rey del Terra Won, Colonel
Wheeler second. Don Clarencio third /:
time l:i3. Mile and a quarter. hurdle
handicap-Flashlight won. Tuxedo sec
ond Reddington third. time 2:l9.
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cisco entered the ring and made the fol-
lowing announcement:
Frank v. Dunn OF Boston, In behalf
of John l.. Sullivan. win challenge the
winner In this contest for $1,000 and he
will put up $1,000 as a deposit tJordan
held the money UNI In the hands OF the
New York World"
This announcement was greeted with
cheers and sullivan was called for
When he reached the ring he said
Gentlemen. there Is no necessity of
me saying anything more | mean what
| say. | am going tn try one more bat
tie, There is a fight In me yet" This
speech was greeted with shouts of
good boy, John" Then there were
calls for Sharkey, hut the marine mod
estly kept i'm the background.