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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Talked to the High School.

Rev. W. E. Clark of st. Johns
courch gave the semi-monthly ad-
dress before the high school Monday
morning. His topic was "rime" and
he made a most interesting and help
ful.talk which was highly appreciated
by the pupils.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Dickinson's Crops.

According to the report ofthe State
Board Of Agriculture Dickinson coun-
ty raised 1,1S6, ,17S bushels Of wheat,
2,202, 12O bushels Of corn and 582, GIG
bushels Of oats this year. That ought
to keep the population in good cheer
for several months to come.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Liked Irrigated Vegetables.

John Milree, living on North Buck.
eye, was arrested Saturday night
charged with stealing some Of F. M.
Whitlaw's fine irrigated potatoes and
onions from the brick building, cor
ner Buckeye and Third. Heis accused
Of taking u bushels Of each, and it is
thought that he has been taking the
material Tor some time He is in jail,
hearing set for tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
The New Volume Of St. Nicholas.

st. Nicholas, conducted by Mrs.
Mary Mapes Dodge, enters upon the
twenty-lifth year of its successful
career as a leading magazine for boys
and girls with Its November issue. A
remarkably varied and attractive list
of features has been secured for the
coming year, including contributions
by several OF the foremost writers OF
the day.
Rudyard Kipling's first Jungle
Stories" we're written for st. Nicholas,
and this year he will contribute a
new series Of stories to the magazine,
called "The Just-So Stores," written
In new vein-fantastic stories.
Some stories, Mr.. Kipling says, are
meant to be be read quietly, and some
are meant to be told aloud. Some
are for rainy mornings and some for
long, hot afternoons, and some are
for bedtime. These stories Of Mr..
Kipling's are meant 10 be told "just-
so, and one must not alter one sim
gle word. These are stories about
animals, queer, very queer animals
Mr.. Frank X. Stockton will con-
tribute "The Buccaneers OF Our
Coast" This is series of narrative
sketches in which will be treated the
origin, characteristics, adventures,
and exploits Of that wild body Of sea-
rovers, calling themselves "The
Brethren Of the Coast" who during
the greater part Of the seventeenth
century ravaged and almost ruled the
waters and shores Of the West
Indies.
Mr.. J. 7. Trowbridge has written a
serial, 1.-TWO Biddicut Boys, and Their
Adventures With a Wonderful Trick
Dog" This is marked by his best
qualities and Is full OF effective inter-
est. A lively story Of track and field
is "The Kakeim Athletic Club" by
Rupert Hughes, which will tell Of a
year Of sports carried out by a party
Of "real boys" Mr.. W. 0. Stoddard
writes stirring romance Of chivalry, |
with the Black Prince" telling Of |
the fortunes and adventures Of an
English lad who fights at the battle OF |
Crecy. A fairy-tale Of science
"Through the Earth" by Clement
Fezandic, is serial OF the Jules
Verne order. 1t tells Of the daring
conception Of a scientist Of the next
century, who by the enormously in
creased power Of electricity succeeds
In boring hole through the earth
and sending boy in a cigar-shaped
car through the tunnel.
There will be the usual number OF
articles Of instruction and entertain
ment, short stories, poems and jim.
yles, as well as hundreds Of pictures
by leading artists. The price Of St.
Nicholas is 25 cents copy, or $500
! year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Another Cheese Factory.

Chapman Standard: Rumor says
J. F. Murphy aud son, John, will
start a cheese factory on the farm Of
George W. Staatz. Mr.. Murphy is a
man Of sterling business qualities and
we bespeak for him large patronage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

KANSAS CITY, NO., Nov. 26.-The
Times this morning says; Ross W.
Latshaw, ex-justice Of the peace and
well-known politician, will be arrested
on warrant charging him with at
tempting to corrupt juror in the Sec
ond trial Of Dr. Jefferson D. Goddard
for the murder Of Fred j. Jackson. His
brother, Ralph Latshaw, is one Of the
attorneys for the defense. Latshaw
was once indicted for fee grabbing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

The REFLECTOR will save you from
twenty to fifty per cent on all your
papers and magazines by taking ad-
vantage Of its club rates. Call at the
office or write for rates on any period
ical published. II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
A New Store.

A. T. Munroe Of Industry, who re-
Gently moved here, will open a store
on North Broadway. Mr.. Monroe is
an energetic and popular business
man and will be a valuable addition
to Abilene's list of merchants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers, Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter.l
H L Humphrey to Mary Z and Camilla
W Fitch set l9.14,3, $40.
Frank c Waugh to W H Butcher 1t
ia on 4th st Solomon, 500.
Sheriff ID W NailD to B R Able n!
swt 32-l5-1, 5000.
j Frudi to c Baumgarth W! swi l6-
16-2, 1900.
c Baumgarth to c Hartman same,
$500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
ANOTHER "FlGHT" RUMOR.
W. j. Connor Declares Corbett and Fits.
simmons VIII Soon Get Together.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov. 98.--The Ex.
press published the following: with.
In ten days Corbett and Fitzsimmons
will sign articles for another battle
for the heavyweight championship Of
the world. This positive statement
was made by William ]. Connor, one
Of the most trusted agents of James ].
Corbett, and William A. Brady, who is
Corbett's manager"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Must Do Street Work.

The city attorney issued warrants
for A. B. Seelye and Lee Chrissman
for not working their poll tax. Chriss-
mans case will be heard Monday;
Seelye has not yet been arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

Taken up, white heiier, about two
years old, part Of left ear cut of.
Owner can have by paying charges.
Joseph Bossler. 79.2tac
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

Girl wanted for general housework
at once by Mrs. J. H. Niesley, North
Buckeye. 74-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

Found, south OF town, black cover
ed note book. Apply at this Office. tsc
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-12-20

made. and Hunt dema nded his money. Rey-
nods claimed that he ran q bank account
at jefferson, and suggested q trip across
the county to that town, saying that II
would be pleasant to stop en- route and en-
JOY q bird hunt.
They set off in Hunts buggy, and this
was the last seen of the merchant awe
The story that Reynolds told on his 1lrSt
trial was to the effect that he ana broohS
had an equal share in the affair, and on
his evidence they were both convicted ana
sentenced to die on September Nth. All
was in readiness for the execution, Wheh
Reynolds, who had lately been very deVout
IN his prayer and Hastings, confessed. Tho
attorneys Of Brooks on the strength OF
this admission secured an order from inc
superior court judge, carrying the latter $
case before the supreme court Tor Nhin
adjudiCatlon
The three brothers of the murdered man.
then present in jefferson. did not wish the
murderers to hang separately. as they rear
cd Reynolds. death might create q Sehu-
ment in favof of Brooks. At their IN
stance Governor Atkinson r"spited keyh-
olds for thirty days, to afford the supreme
court an opportunity Of passing on BIocka >
case That body just lately rendered an
adverse decision, and Brooks was reSen-
fenced to hang December 7th. R"ynoldS's
reprievc expired before that date, but he
was again rospitcd, so that ne ana ms
fellow in crime might die at the same llhe'
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eigner and wore a long cloak. Terriss fell
shouting:
MY God He's stabbed me! Don't st
him escape!'
Mr.. Terriss attempted to speak further.
but 1t impossible
The murderer was taken to Bow street
police station, followed by an angry crowd.
Ills name was given as Archer The mo-
tive Of the crime is not yet known.
Tho murderer gives the name Of richard
Arthur Prince but he was known at the
theater as Archer. His wife has been en-
ploeyed there as a dresser Since no let
the Adeiphi, Archer has seVera! tunes peg
Eed aid from the different theatrical funu9
Of whose committees Mr.. TerrisS was
member.
Mr.. Terrss had been staying at the Hotel
Cecil and today he attended II meeting or
the Theatrical Benevolent Fund Archer,
it appears, who is well educated and a
good singer has been living IN mean iodg-
.ugs in the neghbOrhoOd OF BucklnS nam
palace. He had often been assisted imam
cially by TerrIss and other members or
the Adephi. but of late no had become SO
importuuate that Mr.. 1errIss had referred
Il IN 10 the Actors Benevolent Fund.
The understudy Of the deceased actor tells
q curious story Of how last night he
dreamed chat be saw ME- IerrsS lying on
A landing surrounded by a crowd and raw
ing He says:
= told my colleagues this morning ana
could not set The horrible cream on my
ror on arriving at the thcater tonight Just
as the deed was perpctrated. ! believe
hat but for the police the crowd Wouio
have lynched Archer.
vviqliam Terriss was born in London
October IS, 1851, and came o. an eN'eiieH,
family. His father was q hentSh county
gentleman, and. his mother Il SISTER OF lHe
Celebrated historian OF Greece the iale
George Grote. "crlfss was q nom le t'r :,
alter. the real name OF the "ett"'e" oN'''
b,f,,r NN-fIli1rn levin.
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TWO EXECUTED
AT JEFFERSON
Brooks and Reynolds Are Hanged Side
By Side.
BOTH EXHIBIT SOME NERVE
Early Otit of Bed the Condemned Men
)TH EXHIBIT SOME NERVE
Early Otit of Bed the Condemned Men
Converse with Callers.
NEITHER CT THE MEN GAvnwAY
Only a Few Witnesses Admitted to the
Execution, but Thousands Stood
Around on the Hills.

jefferson, Ca December 17.-(Speclal)-
! Wrapt in shrouds white as their crime
was black, Bud Brooks and Grady Rey-
nolds died at the end Of ropes swinging
! from the same beam here today. With
| prayers upon tncir lips-prayers that coulG
! be heard by those outside the inciosure-
| for the salvation Of their souls, the two
mex dropped through the trap within a
! foot of each other, their last words cut
| short by the rope tightening about their
necks
Two scores of people saw the two muir
| dercrs shoot downward, while throng on
| the outside knew that the sentence of tho
court had been carried out by the rattle
of the trap as it struck against the sup
ports of the platform upon which the
men had stood.
Soon after o'clock Sheriff Brazelton en-
tered the Jail, and finding both men up.
asked them what they wanted for break
| fast He told them what he had and Rey-
! nods, with calmnNss that would have
! been more natural in u restaurant than in
u Jail, gave the order:
I'm take" he said, "sOme sparerb, some
sausage. a slice of ham and some good
| coffee if It suits you"
! "All right, Grady replied the sheriff.
"What will you have. Bud?'
ooh. the same viii do for me- an
swercd Brooks.
| The men We're escorted to the carr. aga
| by the sheriff and his deputies, ana were
soon INSIDE it, The guard was formed
| about the carriage and the horses s-ar.,d
| off for the eaIlows A ride of fifteen min
utes brought the carriage to the entrance
| of the nclosure The ride had been made
through a great throng of people. Every
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-12-20
Dearino Used Two Pistols.

Louisville, Ky, December lI-Ciaude
Bryant, a bartender at Abe FobertS9 s'I-
LOOM this city. was shot ana klIi'o tlIS
morning by Curtis w. bearing, son of
Charles r. bearing president Of the Lou
isville Book Company, and one of the most
prominent citizens Of LOUISVILLE ,.....
Bryant WAS unarmed, while bearing
used two rcyolverS, firing nine ShotS IN
All The killing was entirely unprovoked.
bearing was arrested and presented IN
the police court immediately attcr tho
killing.
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ACTOR DREAMs A REALITY.
William Terriss, an English Actor, AS
sass.inated At Theater Door.

William Terriss, an English Actor, AS
sassinated at Theater Door.
London. December 1G.-Wiuiam Terriss.
the wcll-known actor, was assassinatcd,
being stabbed with knife as he was enter
Ing the stage doorof the Adelphi theater To-
night
'Ferrls.5's assassin is supposed to be q
former super. The murderer rushed at toe
actor as he was stepping across the pave
mcnt from bis cab and stabbed MN just
below the heart AS the actor fell his
murderer was seized by people who werc
outside the theater.
The wounded man was carried into the
theater ana doctors were called from the
Charing Cross hospital, but -eTriss eX-
pirod in fifteen minutes.
The assassin had the appearance Of for
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-12-20
G. 3. Collins Acquitted.

Jacksonville. Fla. December H-C. +.
Collins. eX-state treasurer. was acquitted
today of the embczzlement of So 001.
The defendant did not deny that he was
short that sum. but declared that there
was no intent to defraud. Banks in which
he had deposited state funds failed.
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TRAGEDY TN 4
VILLAGE PARLOR
Three Men Shot TO Death and Two
Ladies Badly Wounded.
WOMAN AND CHILD MAY DIE:
Host and Two Guests Die Within y
Few Feet Of Each Other
o1nEB DEATHS MAY FOLLOW
Host Requested ON Offensive Guest 10
Leave the House and a Bloody
Duel Lnsuad.


Jeffersonville, Ga, December 15-(Spe-
cial)-Three men shot to death, one woman
fatally wounded and a girl hurt by a
stray shot, make the opening chapter Oh
one of the bloodiest and most sensational
tragedies aver enacted in TWiggs county
The Wholesale killing took place at the
homo of r. l.. Calf. one of the most
prominent young men in the county, an"
he is numbered among the dead, "llie II -
his wife whose death is momentarHy e%-
pectcd from a pistol shot wound received
while a determined battle was in progress
under her own roof
Monday evening the C2iiT home was
thronged with guests who lad been invited
to spend the evening socially. Inc cams
are known the county over as among inc
most hospitablo people in TWigSa ana
those who We're bid came expecting an
evening Of pleasure and happiness. AinonS
the invited guests was short Grliilh' Il
merchant here and younG man OF Goou
family, generally known throughout the
county He has always been considered NlIa
and somewhat dissipatcd. yet not i'll the
habit of attending social events WhI1e uhdef
the influence OF IQuor. Griffin was among
the last of the guests VINO reached the
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inst entered the room.
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SCroiuIOus HunnOr
BLOOD in a Terrible Condition and
All Run Down In Health Has Be-
come Strong and Healthy.


"Iwas all run down, blood in terrible
condition and was troubled with severe
scrofuIous humor which caused me great
suffering. ] took medicine for long
time, but received no permanent benefit.
At this time ! was working in general
store, and thought would look over the
medicines and sec If l could find some
thing that would hit my case. read an
advertisement Of Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to tey it. The first bottle
belned me wonderfully and continued
ite usa until had taken nine bottles. 10y
tb;s time I felt like a new man, and since
then have not been sick day. lam now
strong and healthy and have such conl-
dance in Hoods Sarsaparilla that lrecom-
,oend If as the best medicine on earth
JosN ]. LITTLE, huntsville, N. T.
Hoods $sarsapavai1a
Isthe bcst-in fact the One True Blood Further
prepared by c. L. Hood & Co., Lowell Mass.
,c are the best a1tef-dHher
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DEADLOCK AGAINST HANNA.
The Plans of His Ohio Opponents Have
Been Formed.

Washington, December 15--(Special)-
Mark Hanna's enemies are preparing to
spring the deadlock racket on INN out IN
Ohio ana Mark Is IN danger
The mysterious hints thrown out by the
enemies OF the big boss that they would
stiil edo him up arc explained by the
latest information from the Buckeye state,
ana there seems to be something tangible
IN it all. The plan Of the anti-Hanna
men has its basis on tn" ability OF few
men 10 deadlock the legislature and pre-
vent the election of anybody-a power that
has been demonstrated many times and
very recently. They are working, not for
any man. but against one man, and to car
~ their end viii make any sacrifice.
a prominent OHIO republican who IS here
tells me that Kurt has fifteen men abS"-
iutcly pledged to follow his direction and 10
vote against Hanna first, last and al the
time; that there are others who have
pledged themselves TO join the boilers az
ter the FIRST ballot, no matter what the eau
Gus may decree, and he sun up the SIT
uatiou hy declaring that if Hanna IS not
elected on the first ballot ne VIII never sc"
cure the coveted prize.
have doubted all the time the anti
Hanna men to make good their bluit9, ana
l am till ot the opinion that when II comes
to th4 final showdown the barrel Kept on
tap by the Cleveland millionaire would
shOw-up under the Wro IN the leaH' but
these fellows are 50 positive IN their dec
larar!ons and their opinions are 50 &eher-
ally entertained by Che OHIO democrats
who are watching developments with great
interest, that l am beginning to think there
may be something in them.
There can be 10 douOl Of the ability OF
Il few men to prevent the election or Han
NJ What was done IN Kentucky, TO take
the most familiar instance, can be done IN
wifi 4
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PTOJ RW'0 Y

81 that dyspepsia leads on down to Consump-
~ ten. ii you can't eat and digest your food,
you can't live. You don't need any doctor
to tell you that went through all That experience
myself. First dyspepsia, then liver complaint,
then consumption. II had actually reached my
lungs | got no help in this country Gor London;
but Paris physician cured me with
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-12-20

syndicate Mrs. Luetgert disappeared on
the night of May LIST. l., ~
Whether the two correspondeu IN nc t,
meantime cannot be learned, put tlht tiio
pair were greatly interested in each olner
will be alleged and upon This Inc inc
accused will base his defense
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Mrs. Merrv's Slayer Caught.

Chicago December 16-TeleGrams today
from the Chicago detectives sent TO Prince
ton, Ky, say the two men under aires,
there are Prince Merry, the peddler anu
his alleged acoomplice, Smith. Inc pan
ara wanted for the murder OF Merry
wife.
Mrs. Merry was beaten to death Win
stove poker Her disappearance was com
plete as that of Mrs. Luetgert the "l1o
of the rich sausage maker now undergo
ing q second trial for wifc-murder, put
after sharp work by the police, the body
OF Mrs Merry was finally discovered IN
u hastily made grave In a ditch outside
the city.
The telegram stated that the identih-
cation of the two fugidves was complete
and requested that another officer be sent
10 Princeton at once TO assisting bring
ing the prisoners to Chicago. An oihcer
was sent this afternoon, having in his
possession the reward offered for Merry >
and Smiths capture and the proper legal
papers to secure possession of the prison.
pr5.
Princeton, Ky, December 1G-ChiCaSo offl-
cals arrived here this morning and rccog-
ni2cd Merry, the wife murderer and Smith,
his accomplish. AS soon as rcquiSiton pa
pers come they VIII be taken to Chicago
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r. SIMPLE CETARRFs CURE
have spaat nearly fifty years i'll the treatment OF
Catarrh and have effected more cures than any Spe'
retire from active life viii, from ths tir1e on send
the means of treatment and cure as used IN my
practice, Free auI postpaid to every reader Of
his paper who suffers from th9 loathsome, dancer.
which anyone is free TO accept Address EofESSN X
]. A. Lawrence, he West SD S., New YORK.
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IoRBOR FEDERATION
Is NOW IN SESSION
Continued from First Page.

fered against the appointment OF D. a.
Paxton to be Interstate commerce comlns-
sioner. After referring a communication
from the New Jescy federation or trades
In reference to a suppressed report of =
board Of arbitrators in regard to strikes
Edward Hartford, of the Railway En-
ployees' Union fraternal delegate from
England and Hon J. II. Wilson, associate
fraternaI delegate, followed and addressed
the federation.
NJ. Henri Cardozo. a representative of tho
French government investigating the steel
industries in the United States, was pre-
scented and spoke briefly, explaining tho
purposes Of his visit. President Gompefs,
in answer. said the federation invited in
VestiSatiou and referred NJ. CardolD 70 the
leaders OF the Organization tamllar villa
the steel industries.
The report Of tAe committee that Dene-
fetal al be given the textile workers Of
Atlanta and mat an adviser be sent 20
them, after some discuss on, was adopted
Then came the stir Of the afternoon,
when q resolution was taken up prON.l-
ing for protest on the part OF the CA
ecut,Eu council against the reported pro-
posed appointment Of j. H. Paxton to DO
interstate commerce commissioner.
1t was referred TO the committee on reso-
lutons.
resolution and the acton OF tho federation
was followed UP by =. j. Mcclure in %
caustic speech and and much applause
he moved that the president OF the faI-
Grafton be instructed to telegraph the pres
dents of the organizations most violent
protest against the rumorcd appointment
Of Paxton. This motion was enthusiastic
cally supported by many speakers ana Wa5
carried unanimously. The Paxton resoi1~
ton will be reported tomorrow Drtro &,
during the session. put in d strong bid for
the next meeting
Discussed Convict Work.
Nashville, Tenn, December 13.-Ths
American Federation of Labor met today
In adjourned session. The committee ON