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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
A BANKER HORSEWHlPPED,
the wife ola SLOAN Springs, Ark, Shoe
maker Avengts Alleged Wrongs.

SLOAN SPRINGS, Ark, Oct rs. R. s.
Morris, cashier of the Bank OF Sloan
Springs and married man, was
called from the bank to the shop of
Ben Sapp. shoemaker, and was met
by Mrs. sapp, who piled a horsewhip
about his face and shoulders. Mrs.
sapp claims that Morris went to her
house and insulted her. 1t Is known,
however, that Morris had n mortgage
on the premises and demanded paw.
ment on pain Of immediate foreclosure.
This it is thought is the real founda.
ton of the trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

WICHITA, Kan, Oct a5.-Frank Moon
and Mrs. d. Wells were found dead in
a well on Moons farm, four miles from
Derby. Noon had been working two
or three days In the well. He did not
return from his work Saturday night,
and 1t is thought Mrs Wells found
Moon in the well and had gone down
to help him, and both we're asphyxi.
ated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
CHARLEY ROSS.
A Colorado Miner Thinks He IL the Long,
Lost PhLIahelphla hoy.


LEBANON, Pa, Oct. pa letter has
been received by Postmaster Walters,
bearing the date of Macon, Col, Octo-
Der 10, from man who signs his name
William H. Thomas" in which the
writer states that he believes he Is the
long lost Charley Ross who was stolen
from his home in Philadelphia more
than 20 years ago. There are a num-
Der of families living in the vicinity
Of Lebanon Of the name of Ross and
the writer states that he learned
through Nebraska man of this fact
The letter is poorly written and the
spelling is bad. The writer says he is
about So years old and claims to re.
member having beer stolen when
child in Pennsylvania and being taken
to Nashville, Tenn, orphans home.
He says he is now miner in the Grip
pie Creek district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
A Household Necessity.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, tie
most wonderful medical discovery OF
the age, pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, act gently and positively on
kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing
the entire system, dispel colds, cure
headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try
a box of c. c. c. to-day; 10, 25, 50
cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure
~ all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Excursion Via Santa Fe Route,

Have you been there YETI There
are many delightful resorts in New
Mexico; but none excelling Las Vegas
Hot Springs. The Montezuma hotel
isreally just little the incest of its
class in the Southwest. If you are
well, run up there for few days out.
ing. II sick, no better place to get
well-all kinds Of baths, expert medi-
cal attendance, etc. Railroad and
hotel rates reasonable. Inquire Of
W. X. ROBERTSON, Agt.,
Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
A Cure for Muscular Rheumatism.

Mrs. R. L. Lamson, OF Paramount,
Illinois, says; my sister used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for muscu-
lar rheumatism and it effected COM
plete cure. l keep it in the house at
all times and have always found it
beneficial for aches and pains. 1t is
the quickest cure for rheumatism.
muscular pains and lameness | have
ever SEEM" For sale by all drug
gists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

NEVADA, NO., Oct. 23.-NIrs. Clara
Townsend has instituted a $1,000 dam
age suit against j. v. Gilmore, of War
rensburg, for breach Of promise. The
defendant is bachelor "a years old
and said to be worth $4,000. The
plaintiff has two living husbands. One
is prominent physician of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

POINT ARENA, CAL, Oct. 3D. Thirteen
seamen, comprising almost the entire
crew of the steam schooner. Casper.
were drowned saturday by the wreck
of the vessel. Two men from shore
who had gone out in small boat TO
rescue any of the crew who might still
be alive, picked up Capt Anhndsen
and Seaman Chris Larsen, who had
been floating about on an impromptu
raft for over "A hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Gold at Randsburg

is not only fact, but it is also the IT,
tie of sketch Of CALIFORNIA; latest
mining camp, that contains facts and
conclusions based on Investigations
of eminent journalists and mining
experts. For rates and free copy of
book, address W. J. Black, G. P. A..
Santa Fe route, Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. rs. The steam
er humboldt arrived last night from
Dawson City. The eight passengers
say no gold will come out this fall, as
this steamer took the last Of those who
have come down the Yukon. The river
is already frozen hard and boats are
laid up for the winter
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
May Postpone Union Pacific Sale.

NEW YORK, Oct 25.-It is stated up.
on what is believed to be reliable au.
thority that the government will ask
for postponement of the sale Of the
Union Pacific to date subsequent to
November |. Representations have
been made to the president that large
financial interests are willing to pay
the government the entire amount Of
It's lien on the road II reasonable de.
lay Is granted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
CLEVELAND AS AN ORATOR. =
The ex-Presldent Delivers an Address Be-
fore Princeton University.

TUTH TrIncttOn University.
PRINCETON, N. j., Oct. 23.-In the
presence of an audience which crowded
the chapel Of the university the l5Oth
anniversary of the signing of the char
ter OF Princeton was celebrated by ex-
ercises in which cx-president Grover
Cleveland took the most conspicuous
part, delivering a strong address on
THE Self-Made Man" Lord Aber-
deem, governor general Of Canada, and
his suite were the guests of honor.
Many other men Of note were present
as participants in or auditors of the
eyercisps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

HERMoslLLo Mex, Oct. 25.-Three
tons Of powder exploded at the Niaco.
rari mine adjoining Cumpas, 20 per-
sons being killed, many seriously in.
iured and almost every building de-
stroyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

DECATUR, ILL.,, Oct aS-Henry Huns
ley and his nephew, Roy Hunsley,
were struck by Wabash freight train
Willie crossing the tracks in q wagon.
Both were instantly killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

John Piester, German farmer near
lola, KAN, while violently insane
tried to murder his two sons, but they
eluded him. Officers locked Piester
up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 2S.-Highwaymen
in Armourdale are resorting to novel
way of holding up their victims. In
stead of compelling the unsuspecting
wayfarer to hand over their valuables
at the point of revolver they throw
blanket over his head and then rife
his pockets. George Ross, an old man
reported to the police that two men
had rihed his pockets in the above
manner in the alley back of his home.
They secured S57.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
WILL BE SOLD LIKE SLAVES.
Vagrant Law In Kentucky to BE Enforced
In Old. Time style.

Shgraht Law In Kentucky to BE Enforced
In Old. Time style.
LEBANON, Ky, Oct 25.-Two men in
Lebanon are to be sold at auction as
slaves were before the war. The men
are Thomas HUT and William Reed
who were convicted Of vagrancy and
ordered to work. In accordance with
the laws, Sheriff Young has posted
bills on the courthouse announcing
that he will, on November /, at the
courthouse door, sell the services of
HUT for nine months and the labor of
Reed for three months to the highest
bidder.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25
MY WIFE AND !.

My wife and l. in the April weather,
Turned from the parsons parting WORD;
And our hearts were a s light as the downy
feather
That falls from the wing of the woodland
bird.
And all our songs died out in laughter;
And every sound into cadences fell
Around our pathway, followed after
By lingering echoes musical
For we were young; and the dim, uncer-
tain
Future concealed each sob and sigh.
Small time had we for lifting the curtain
In search of sorrow-my wife and L
In the sunny days of the summer weather
We tofled onward hand in hand,
And In life's falIow-feIds together
Wrought at the duties we had planned.
And children came unto us, leaving
Jewels of joy around strewn
By their little hands. SO busily weaving
The thread of their lives into our own.
what cared we If the blue and the SPLEEN
dor
OF heaven were hidden by clouds in the
sky?
For love had eyes that were blue and ten
der,
And heaven enough for my wife and L
In the days of the mellow autumn weather.
When fields and skies were growing gray,
We still Jared on. Indifferent whether
The end was near, far away.
Our children now were men and women;
And round us, in ripened clusters, hung
Fruits of the faith that blossomed, dim in
The distant days when we were young
Old hopes that had run the way before us
For the grasp of the new ones. bending DER
And reckoning onward my wife and L.
And now we have reached the winter
weather,
When nights are long and days cold,
The snow lies white on hill and heather;
And we are feeble and faint and old.
And SO she nestles a little closer,
Holding me fast with strange caress;
And 1 content in the faith that shows
her
Regions of infinite happiness.
Out of the future voices call usi
Out of the past there comes a cry!
When will the present cease to enthrall us
And throne us forever, my wife and 1?
o love that laughs at wind and weather.
faith that fills all time and spaced
Ye the links that bind together
The rarest virtues of the race!
In your domain youth is immortal;
For through the wrinkles time hath run,
We see, just passing loves glad portal,
The same sweet face wooed and won.
And all your paths lead up, till even
Before the end they reach so high
IT'S only a step to the bliss of Heaven
From the bliss of earth for my wife and 1.
ALFRED Ellison. in Chicago Record
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25
THEIR IDEALS.
SsSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Characters: A pretty girl and nice fell
Scene: The grounds of the Crystal Pal
ace; a shady walk just outside the glow
lights where the band is playing
Time: A summer evening.
H@Shall we sit here9 Its out of
n the crowd, and we can hear a bit
OF the music.
Shelf you like. You'll find it dull.
(They sit DOWN.
He-Why should L? Do you mean
you won't talk?
She-O dear no! L always do. L can't
help it, you know.
He-We all like to do what we do
well, naturally.
She-That is why you choose to be
sarcastic.
He-I see you mean to quarrel. Now
we shan't be
She (petulantly)-For goodness sake,
don't!
He-"DuIl,'' was going to say-'pon
my honor.
She (sarcastically)-I didn't think
you had so much humor. Pray don't
Exhaust all your stock on me.
He (airily)I can afford to. 1 can
use it all over again when I get SYM
pathetic audience, you know.
She drawing lines on the gravel with
her parasoD-Such as Bessie Newton.
He-Yes, Bessie would do nicely. (She
losses her head) Though 1 don't know
that she's exactly my sort.
She--Was that why you paid her SO
much attention last night?
He (bitterly) L? 1 should have
thought that you were too much en-
crossed with Capt. Bland to have no.
ticed.
She enthusiastically you've no
idea how interesting he is. He told me
all about India and all sorts of places.
It was quite like Kipling!
Helm! I didn't know Kipling was
exactly the thing for ladies. (Twirls
his mustache savagely.)
She-I think he is charming.
He-Which?
She-Kipling. of course; but meant
Capt. Bland. (Thoughtfu1iy) But
He (eagerly)-I should like to know
who is.
She-He's some abstract person at
present-my ideal. / don't suppose 1
shall ever come across him. (Sighs)
He-What would he be like?
She-Well, 1 can't describe him pre-
.cisely; but he'd certainly be fair
light hair and mustache and blue ewes
Gle was dark.)
H@Um! He'd look rather woman
sh, wouldn't he?
and tall-about six feet two. Gle was
Eve feet nine.)
Richardson's, of course?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25

be here, wasting our time with such
unidealistic persons!
He (cheerfully)-Well there's at
traction between opposites.
She-In what way?
He aningly)-Between the OPP
posite of your ideal and the opposite
of mine-I hope.
She-You couldn't possibly be at
tracted by the exact opposite of your
ideal.
of her seat)-I could easily change my
ideal.
She (hesita tingly)-I believe you only
made it up you went along.
He-And you didn't
She-WeH-a little-perhaps.
He-I meant the part about firta-
ton.
She-I meant it about the-devo-
ton.
He-And anything else? Oils hand
drops on her remoter shoulder.)
( She-No-I-you mustn't must be
going.
He-Miss Mathers-Trix II only
talked to Bessie because you fiirted
with
She (quickly)-No. L didn't, really.
I don't care for him at all.
He Quitting his arm around herr
Do you care for me, Trix?
She (fiuttering)-O, you mustn't! D,
please!
He (passionately)-Tr one
-Idolove you so. (She drops her head-)
Haven't you my answer, dear? (She
steals little g1oved hand into his -
Black and White.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25

such a voyage are more than invaIids
can endure. Under these circumstances
it has long been wonder to me that
the merits of Key West have not been
more recognized; the temperature in
winter is that of the finest summer
weather in New York, and it would be
impossible to conceive a more agreea ole
climate than that afforded in Key West
during the period of the year from Oc-
tober to the middle of April, the Their
mometer rarely rising above 70
or falling below 60 degrees. The island
is just off the southern extremity of
Florida and is in direct line of all the
steamer routes leading from the Allan
tic to Cuba and the gulf ports.
It is true Key West at present can
only be conveniently reached by rail
to Tampa and thence by steamer max
ing run of II hours by sea; but as the
island is only separated from the main
land a short distance by an endless
chain of keys and coral reefs with very
shallow water intervening, it could
with ease, and at moderate cost, be
connected by rail to the main stem
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25
PICTURESQUE KEY WEST.
Eventually It Will Be the Great
American Winter Resort
An Interesting Letter from Lieut..
Lucfen Young, q. 8. n, About
FIorida,a Island Me.
trOpOlis.

Especial Key West FIa.) letter.
In consequence of the great number
of people in quest of health and rest
during the summer, pleasant spots ior
that purpose exist in almost infinite
variety and within easy reach;
but localities possessing warm
climate as winter resorts are
few in number, and those that
do exist involve a long journey to reach
them. However, with increased faciIi-
ties for travel and extended knowledge,
the requirements of civilization for win
ter resorts will be met by the discovery
of localities adapted for the purpose.
Thus within the last few years we have
seen the popularity of Florida as a
winter resort steadily growing, large
hotels erected, and many places within
her borders created into winter sani-
tariums.
In all these places, as we'll the
towns and cities of the southern states
bordering the gulf, the winter eli
mate is generally too cold and varia BILE
to meet all the requirements of those
in search of a radical change. In con-
sequence of this inequality, many are
induced to seek a more uniformly warm
climate in Bermuda or the islands of
the West Indies, which involves a ,ong
journey by sea. and the incidents to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25

dences are typical of southern luxury
and are surrounded by tropical trees
and flowers.
On the west side. facing a perfectly
safe harbor capable of admitting YES
sells of the heaviest draft, is the naval
station or storehouse, having fine iron
pier or wharf extending out to deep
water where men-of-war repIenish their
supplies. This naval station was es-
tablished in the early part of this CEN
tury by Commodore Porter, who made
it the headquarters and base of supplies
for his fleet, then occupied in suppress
sion of piracy in the West Indies
Just to the southwark of the naval
station is the new and elaborate GUS
tomhouse and post office, of a style of
architecture more in accord with the
rigors of New England climate than
that of the tropics. A little beyond
the customhouse and facing the har-
Dor is the marine hospital. very COM
modious building. well ventilated, and
in every way adapted to the health and
comfort of the sick. OFF the southwest
point of land, and connected with it by
a narrow causeway. are the picturesque
remains of an old brick fort, no longer
garrisoned save by solitary keeper,
and its Enclosure that was once the
scene of military drills has been turned
into a tennis court.
Situated TO the rear of the city and
near the center of the island is large
convent, surrounded by beautiful
garden several acres in extent, and to
the good auspices of this institution
the people are indebted for a most ex-
cellent system of schools beyond that
of the public primaries. Between the
convent and the shallow bay that in
dents the island to the northwest is
the abandoned garrison where a bat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25

She-Well, not exactly. Big, irregu-
lar features and very commanding. Gle
was regular featured and quiet man
nered.)
He (nearly swapping his stick across
his knees)-I see
She (emphatically)- must be sol
der, or sailor, or a traveler-some-
thing bold and daring. Gle was on the
stock exchange.)
He-And clever, L presume?
She-Not particularly. 1 don't care
for a man to be clever. (He ~as.) They
talk such a lot. (He did,
He-He would take you by storm. i
suppose?
bashful-quite afraid of poor little me.
Gle wasn't.) He would let me say and
do just what 1 pleased, and treat him
ever so badly. Gle wouldn't.)
He-And be awfully jealous? Gle
was.)
She-O, mol That would be fearful
confession of weakness.
He-A sportsman?
She-Certainly; shooting, you know
and hunting, and all that sort of thing;
not games-they're childish. Gle was
q cricketer and footballer)
He (wearily)-Anything else?
She-Well. he would be just perfect
But (sighs) he probably wouldn't want
me. Gle did,
He (angrily)-He would want an
ideal woman.
She (playing with her glove-fasten-
ings)-Yes, probably. with ANNA
tion.) Now tell me your idea of one
Gle shakes his head.) o, do! You
might be interesting for once.
He (moodily)-I should like to be
Well, she would be dark and tall; deeI
brown eyes and almost black hair (she
was blond and petite), with finely
chiseled, pale features. (She was
piquant and pink
She-O, how-ghostly!
lie (solemnly)-Sta and sedate
(She was brimful of mischief.)
She-How-dulli
He-Very gentle-and silent.
She (hastily)-No woman is. (She
wasn't.)
He (rapturously)-Ah, but she would
be. Very trustful and affectionate;
above filtration, or tormenting hel
lover by pretending to hirt- (She
wasn't.)
She Cbiting her lip)-Insipid!
He-Ah, no! She would be we'll
read and thoughtful. Perhaps she
would write.
She vagely)-Dialogues and such
rubbish? Gle did,
He (gravely) - Philosophy, moro
probably.
She-How stupid-and- and-mascu
line.
He (abstractedly)-She would be {
living example of a noble, loving
(She twirls her parasol angrily, and let:
it drop; he hastily picks it up anc
drops his stick. She gives the latter
a push with very small foot, but fail:
to send it out of his reach. They boil
laugh.)
She-Isn't it terrible that we should
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25

CHICAGO, Sept 2O.-Peter Praesen,
laborer, and Henry Blank, a fisher
man, were drowned in the lake near
the mouth of the Calumet river yester-
day afternoon. The two men were
gratifying the wish of Mrs. Praesen to
ride on the lake when it was rough,
and the laborer's wife barely escaped.
When the boat capsized she managed
to grasp hold of it and hang on until
rescued by live-saving crew, but the
high sea swept the men away and they
sank before help came.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25

terry of artillery was until within few
years stationed. The barracks within
grassy lawn, consisting of several neat
house, having all the conveniences for
warm climate, are now leased out at
"a nominal sum for private residences,
a sergeant being left to have supervi.
sion over the property.
Facing to the southwark are lot of
sand banks or mounds on which are
mounted a number of obsolete guns Of
large caliber that once formed n i'm
posing water battery, and would still
be of material benefit in an emergency.
! These sandhills gradually merge into
a beautiful white coral beach
The salt pans on the island are an
other source of much wealth. They
| consist of shallow basins dug in the
soil and into which the sea is permitted
to flow, then cut off, and the water thus
confined is allowed to evaporate under
the solar rays and the salt is deposited.
Only one effort has ever been made to
obtain fresh water on the island and
then after sinking the auger over 600
| feet the we'll was abandoned and it is
exceedingly doubtful if water can be
reached under 1000 feet. Cisterns
| flied with rain water furnish the sup
! ply. which is pure. cold and healthful.
| The population of the island is COM
posed largely of Spaniards, or Cubans
who came over from Cuba with the to-
| bacco industry, and since their advent
| the statistics of the port show constant
| ~ increasing trade.
These foreign residents are universal
| ly respected and In their business rela-
| tons on terms of perfect harmony
with the other inha bitnats.
The inhabitants of Key West were ex-
ceedingly loyal 20 the union during the
civil. war, and one of the first monu-
| ments erected to the memory of the
| federal dead was a beautiful obelisk
placed in the shady triangle near the
naval station, in the early part of 1866.
| and in the city. keeping guard over this,
| is d popular post of the G. A. Il.
The island is about three miles long
| ant two wide, and when it was discov-
human bones were found scattered over
| the surface. from which they called it
| "Hueso cayo sueSo, to indicate that
| the island was a great battle ground.
| as it was the custom of the Florida In
dlons to pile the dead killed in battle
only. From the Spanish royal grants,
| tn. island passed into the hands of
! three purchasers from Nassau, who
| called it Thompson's island. and the
settlement following became known az
Allentown; the Spanish ma me, however
was never lost, but in the course of time
it became corrupted into Key West, by
4 which the island and town are now
! known. LUCIEN YOUNG
|
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-25
BOLD BANDITS.
They Ransack q Priests Residence and
Escape with the Plunder.

They Ransack q Priests Residence and
Escape with the Plumber.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept 20.-Two
men. whose work proclaims them any
thing but novices, looted the residence
of Rev. Michael j. ODwyer, pastor of
Sacred Heart Catholic church, $3.50
Madison avenue, at an early hour Sun
day morning. The robbers entered
through window, ransacked every
room in the house, compelled the occu-
pants, at the point of revolvers, to
stand with their faces to the wall,
and overlooked nothing that caught
their fancy. They spent two hours in
the work and made their escape, taking
with them S72 in money, a set of solid
silver table ware, a watch and chain, q
gold chalice, a revolver and several
small articles. The total value of their
plumber, including the money, is esti-
mated at 5000.