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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21

small town near this city, Adam Huff
man, one of the largest land owners In
northern Indiana, was murdered and
a hired man may not recover. At two
o'clock Friday morning two masked
men visited lluffman's house, ostensi.
bly, to rob him, as he was thought to
have money in hiding in his house.
The hired man, who was sleeping in
an upper room of the house, was first
gagged. The robbers then went to
Huffman's room, covered him with
four guns, and ordered him to give up
his money. When Huffman refused,
the men placed one end Of rope
around his neck and the other end was
made fast to the bed They began a
terrible two hours torture by pulling
him until he would strangle. This
continued until the robbers saw that
Huffman would not give up, and they
then choked him to death and es-
capped. Bloodhounds have been placed
on their trail
A VINEYARD WRECKED.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Oct. 10. One OF
the largest and most valuable vine.
yards in Bradley county has just been
destroyed by mob of enraged citi-
zens. For several years beautiful
vineyard has been growing about eight
miles south Of Warren, the product of
which has been converted into native
Wines 1t is alleged that the sale of
the beverage has led tomuch drunken.
ness among young men and boys.
Neighborhood gatherings have been
disturbed and orgies became Of com.
mon occurrence. A meeting Of the
citizens was held at Farmervle, at
which it was resolved that the vineyard
was tile cause OF the disorders and the
citizens proceeded in a body to the
vineyard and destroyed it.
RAzoRs AT A NEGRO DANCE
CHICAGO, Oct l6.-As the result of
the orchestra at a colored dance at
6l49 llalsted street refusing to play
until they were paid for services six
men, including policeman, were
slashed with razors. The injured are
Barney Reed, probably fatal; Police
man George Jones, Frank Jackson,
Charles Reed, Charles Ewing and
Charles Gross
LYNcnED FOR RUNNING QUARANTINE
NEW ORLEANS, Oct 10. Douglass /
Bolte, a negro leader, was lynched at |
small settlement on Bayou Bartaria.
about Is miles from this city, yestcr-
day. His offense was running the
quarantine gauntlet. (
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
New Works RerIstratIon R,v.

NEW YORK, Oct 1s.-The complete
registration Of Greater New York is
56s,56s. In this city the total is 324,.
800, which is within 5000 Of the regis
tration last year and 10000 more than
in the last N ayoralty campaign.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
ruur fno1sand nj Communion,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. ls.-The
most largely-attended communion
service ever held by the Christian
church in this country was conducted
in Tomlinson hall yesterday afternoon,
when over 1000 souls partook Of the
loaf and wine The service was the
leading feature Of the Sunday pro-
gramme of the Christian convention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
DANA PASSES AWAY
The Veteran New York Editor Sue.
cumbs to His Disease.
A SHORT SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
The Great Editor Was the Making Of the
New York Sun-Cirrhosls Of the
Liver the Cause of His
Death.

New YORK, Oct 1S.-Death came to
Charles A. Dana, last of the great
editors, at l:20 yesterday afternoon, at
his summer home, Glen Cove, L. i.
His death had been expected for sew
eral hours, and his family and physi-
clans were at the bedside when the
end came. His condition had been
such for several months that the men,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
HOSIERY.

The Celebrated lroncad Hose only lsc pair In ranging
from to TO- These goods absolutely Stainless and are made
from two thread Maco yarn with three threads knee heel and
toe We claim to be the best school stocking put on the mar
ke This is the hose upon which had such phenomenal sale on
last season and first order this fall 1000 pairs Come
examine and you will convinced Reg price 5c special price 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
500 BLANKETS 500.

We were indeed fortunate in placing order for Blankets
May before the advance took place Some of our selling prices are
lower than the present wholesale price, Ask our large full
sized 90 and d5c values in cotton Blankets Also popular $50
and 300 values all wool Blankets We know them be excellent
values.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
NOVELTY DRESS GOODS.

We showing elegant line of Novelty Dress Goods at
prices ranging from 75c per yard Some extra fine values for
Children 10 5c An all wool Novelty at 25c special bar
gain wide 40 inch goods Csc An all wool fine "A inch Serge at
3Sc-a good value
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
Kid Gloves, Popular Glove for 81 Pair Usual Price SIPS

UUIIN6 fIHNNtlS ANU SAM IARY flANNtlS.
In outing Fannes showing the finest selection of STYLES
and largest shown Abilene both in light and dark
coo Think of it, 5000 yards prices ranging from to Oc
yard No fabric be put such general Come and see
our beautiful styles for Dresses and Gowns.
NorE-Om line of Sanitary Flannels are par excellence for
Underwear Skirts ETC. This is the goods which rapidly TAX
ing the place of Canton Fannes
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21

KESDALLsvILLE, Ind, Oct 10. Early
Friday morning near RriraHaid. .
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
Wellington as a wit.

An Austrian princess, according to the
London Daily News, once asked the Duke
of Wellington, How is it that we in Wen
ma speak French so much better than
you English?" To which the duke replied
"Well, princess, If Napoleon had twice Wis
tied London with his armies, as he has
Vienna, ! have no doubt we should be
much more familiar with the French Ian
guage."
Louise Philippe of France introduced to
the Duke of Wellington one of the French
marshals whom he had beaten in the pc
ninsular The marshal partly turned his
back to the duke which greatly displeased
Louis Philippe, who apologized 10 the
duke for his marshars rudeness. For
give him, sire" said the duke; Il taught
him to do tEat in the Peninsula"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
Personal.

The Isle OF Mans first deemster. Sir
William Leece Drinkwater, has held his
Office for fifty years.
The highest compensation ever paid to
Edgar Allen Poe for his journalistic work
did not exceed $500 per year.
Relic hunters have 50 defaced the tomb
of Daniel Boone In Frankfort, KY. that
the letters Of Its Inscription can hardly be
deciphered.
Gov. Pingree of Michigan was honor
ed In the recent flower carnival in Denver
by float bearing a representation of his
potato patch" idea.
Ben Johnson, just out of the peniten-
tiary, is now engaged in organizing a
church to be called THE New Method"
In Shelby county, Indiana.
Pope Leo has sent to President Nc
Kinley a copy of a book describing and
illustrating the Borghese apartments in
the vatican. only 100 of the books were
printed.
Miss L. N. Johnson, M. D., of Balti-
more has just been admitted as a student
to the Maryland College of Pharmacy. She
is the first woman to be admitted since the
establishment of the college in 1S41.
Rose Amelia countess of Wilbaix, is
dead. She and her sister, the wife of Gen.
Adam Badeau, who are relatives Of the
novelist, Eugene Sue are said TO have
been the originals Of Rose and Blanche
In The Wandering jew"
-Thetfavorite sport Of the mikado is
horse racing, but he allows no betting, and
the price of admission to the races Is
placed so high that only the upper classes
can attend. The mikado's stables accom-
modate about 5000 animals.
Miss Braddon, the novelist, is one of
the most old-fashioned persons in her at
tire imaginable. She is dowdy and indif-
ferent and cares nothing for beauty of
color. Her earrings are of the long drop
style in vogue many years ago.
George Sand, the noted French woman
and writer, was really Nine. Dudevant,
and her relatives were so proud of her
literary success that they lad the family
name changed from Dudevant to Sand
the only instance of a nom de plume legal
ly oustng the real name
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
Fnnnd Mnntinm

1t is thought to be probable that Maine
Will not continue long to be prohibition
state. 1t is not a prohibition state now.
as matter of fact, because saloons are
run wide open in all the principal towns.
Still, there are prohibition laws in exist
ence, and an effort will be made to have
them repealed when the legislature again
meets, and 1t seems to be quite generally
understood that there VIII be very little
opposition.
The prohibitionists of Maine made the
mistake of attempting to suppress the
liquor traffic without first creating a pub
lie sentiment against it in all parts of the
state. They succeeded in having the most
stringent laws against it enacted, and Neal
Dow who died recently undertook to see
that these laws were enforced.
There never was time, however. when
liquor was not sold in Maine The prohibi-
tion laws did not materially decrease the
consumption of intoxicants nor lessen the
number Of drunkards. 1t is true that for
years the sale of intoxicants was carried
on secretly, and the liquor sold was of a
pretty bad quality. Still 1t was sold, and
Neal Dow and the other prohibitionists
could not prevent its sale.
1t is said that the people have become
tired Of the prohibition laws and want
them repealed. The prohibition expert
ment has failed in Maine, and the bar
room in that state will in all probability.
soon be licensed again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
BRIGHT BITS.

Dob says I grow more beautiful ev-
cry time he sees me-" said Mary. "Why
don't you ask him to call oftener?" said
Anne.-Harper's Bazaar.
Natural Pnlows-"They say sleeping
on a hair pillow will cure asthma" .'Then
these lrst-c,ass foot ball players must be
mighty free from it"-Chicago Plain
Dealer.
The Misunderstanding, in buying
stocks, what does margin mean?
Father-It usually means what you have
when you get through.-Detroit Free
Press.
Floral Wisdon.-"Does your wife I'M
derstand the care of palms in winter?"
Indeed she does; she. always wheedIes
some of the neighboTs into keeping hers"
Chicago Record.
His Idea--Ikey-Vot means "bedween
two fires" fader?
His Father-d suppose doteis ven a man
has schoost had yum fire undt is making
arrangements for anoder vun-Puck.
That Way All Around.-Jack-Th
Miss Beverly, to whom I bowed just now,
is a regular Klondike.
Tom-That so? Rich?
JdCh--1 co, HlSO COiu ana OlStdnt.-Chlcd-
go News
Prone to Doubt.-''Women are natur-
ally incredulous," remarked the whist
player. '"That's contrary to the common
impression" Il don't care; it's true. You
never make one believe you the first time
you tell her what are trumps Washing
ton Star.
-Economical.-Wife- tailor said he
couldn't make the gown for less than $225,
so told him to go, ahead.
Husband-Why in the world didn't you
consult me first?
IT didn't want to spend the car fare for
two visits dear. 'r-rIlife. ~
Mamma" said little Freddy, excited
ly, ''the ferryboat we were on almost ran
into another ferryboat while crossing the
river" Did it?'' asked mamma anxiously.
Eyes, indeed. I'm sure there would have
been a collision If the other boat hadn't
back dalied."-Harper's Bazaar
"A Slave to His s.-scheminski-
Vat? You take a bath efery day? Vat
for?
Brown-Ok, it makes fellow feel bet
ter
'Chust because 1t maigs you veel pet
ter? You must pc Yon of dem ebbicures."
Indianapolis Journal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
Some Models of Repartee.

What are the neatest repartees ever
made?. In the Life of Tennyson," says
the London Daily News, we are told that
the poet was fond of quoting the follow
ing as perfect in their kind:
- A certain French king, seeing at
court man said to be very like him.
blurted out, You are very like our fam
lily; is 1t possible that your mother was
much at court?" mo sire" said the
man; but my father was
o. The prince regent, being in Ports
mouth one day, and seeing Jack Towers
across the street, shouted out in his royal
way, "Helloa, Towers, hear you are the
greatest blackguard in Portsmouth
Towers replied, with low bow, 81 hope
your royal highness has not come here
TO take away my character
80 The reply Of Margaret More to a
Lady Manners, both having had honors
conferred on their families. To the satlr-
zeal remark of Lady Manners, 'Honores
mutant Mores," Margaret More replied,
THAT goes better in English, madam
'Honors change Manners
a. The reply of the Italian lady to Ma
poleon, who said to her, ''Tutti Italani
sono perf1di,"' Non tutt. ma Buona
parte"
Tennyson used laughingly to say that he
would give all his poems to have made
the first two retorts courteous cited above.
Does anybody know of any that are bet
ter?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03

On his last visit to Chicago. says the
Chronicle of that city, Chauncey M. De-
pew turned the tables on crowd of re-
porters. Depew has an original way of
receiving newspaper men. His coming is
always anticipated by the press, and when
vited to his rooms, where open house is
held.
He is the personifcation of informality,
and the interviews generally consist of
open conversation, a general exchange of
views and usually story or two.
At the last journalistic reception one of
the reporters told a very funny story. De-
pew was convulsed. He laughed long,
loud and hearty, and then laughed again.
why, that's the funniest thing I've
heard in long time said the genial rail-
roader. That's a good one"
The reporter who told the story never
smiled. His face took on a puzzled look,
and he gazed at Depew in wonder till the
merriment had subsidized
Didn't you ever hear that before, Mr..
Depew?" queried the reporter.
mo, no. replied Depew, although it's
good enough to laugh over twice."
why, that's funny said the newspa-
per man. II read that in a new York pa
per credited it to you"
Then Depew laughed again.
1.-THE New York papers prints lots of
stuff that 1 never say" he said. 1.-The
newspaper boys down there are a nice lot
of fellows, and so long as their little yarn
pleases others and don't hurt me 1 don't
mind them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
He wanted to Re Safe.

A prominent Guatemalan coffee planter,
whose precarious condition of health pre-
vents him joining the rebellion against
Barrios, wrote to a compatriot in San
Francisco, asking him to consult a San
Francisco physician In regard to his ILL
ness, says the Wave. The medical au-
thorities of Guatemala did not satisfy his
requirements and he wanted more light
on his complications. A complete list of
symptoms was inclosed and the invalid
desired medicines and full directions from
the best available authority. The case was
submitted to DR.. McNutt, who prescribed
deliberately, and by the next mail the
compatriot shipped case of nostrums to
the coffee planter A month later came
a letter from the invalid to his friend ad-
hitting the receipt of the drugs. But he
knew he had enemies who wanted him out
of the way so he had not touched the
medicines, and would not until he knew
on what side-the dictator's or the revolu-
tionists'-was DIR. McNutt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
The Elections.

The indications from the returns received
up TO midnight were that the democrats
were victorious in the states conceded Ia
be democratic by increased majoritiesi
also in the states in which there was
doubt about the result. and that they
made great gains in republican states
In Greater New York Judge Van Wyck,
the Tammany candidate for mayor, was
elected by large plurality. In the New
York mayoralty contest there was more
interest throughout the country than in
any one of the state elections. Tammany
will control the municipal affairs of Great
er New York for the next four years.
In New York state the republicans are
victorious. They elected their candidate
for judge of the court of appeals and the
probabilities are that they viii control
the legislature.
Massachusetts, Of course went republi-
can, but it Is worthy of notice that the
republican majority was very much small
er than it was last year There was never
any doubt about either Pennsylvania or
Iowa, both being strong republican states,
but the republican majority in Iowa was
cut down so much that the republican
leaders must feel greatly alarmed in re-
gard to the result of future elections
Virginia went democratic by a handsome
majority and viii re-elect Senator
Daniel to the Senate for another
term. Nebraska gave a democratic major
ity, much to the surprise of the republic
cans, and Maryland probably has gone
no 4,
In Kentucky the democrats made great
gains There were three state tickets
namely, silver democratic, gold demo-
cratic and republican. The prospect is
that the silver democrats elected their
ticket by a handsome plurality.
The principal state contest was in Ohio
There Senator Hanna made a great fight
for a republican legislature which would
send him back to the United States Senate
at the expiration of the term for which the
governor appointed him. At midnight the
democrats claimed from returns in hand
that they had elected their entire state
ticket, together with the legislature. A lit
tie later a dispatch was received stating
that the republicans had carried the state
by 10000 and had elected a majority of the
legislature. 1t Is not improb-
able that the election is pretty close, and
that it win not be possible to know the
result with certainty until all the returns
are in. There are pretty good grounds for
thinking, however, that the republicans
carried the state.
The democratic party has reason to re-
joice, because, Notwithstanding the better
times which have come within the last
year, it is apparent that the people are dis
satisfied with the republican administra-
ton and with republican policies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
Is a New Constitution Neededr

The present state constitution could be
improved in several important particulars,
but 1t Is not so bad but that we can get
along with IT for awhile longer. The poll
tlcians are never happy unless they are
doing something of a political character
to keep themselves before the people. a
constitutional convention would be the
source of very great satisfaction to them.
There is not much danger. however, that
either Mr.. Nevin's bill or any other con-
stitutional convention bill will be passed
by this legislature. The people are in no
mood to have their taxes increased in or
der that the politicians may have an op-
portunity to make an experiment In con-
stftution making The burdens which the
state Is now carrying are heavy enough
without adding a 100000 or so for con-
stitution which, when put into operation,
might not be 50 satisfactory as the pres
ent one. The state is finding it difficult
TO raise sufficient money for schools and
pensions and other things. Why then
should a large sum be spent in framing
new constitution unless 1t can be demon
strated that a new organic law Is greatly
needed?
If there are important particulars in
which the constitution should be changed,
let the changes be submitted to the peo-
pie in the form of amendments to the
constitution. 1t is nonsense to say that
the present constitution cannot be made
reasonably satisfactory by means of
amendments. 1T can be made to answer
our purposes for a number Of years-un-
til the states financial condition becomes
so improved that the expenditure of
money for a new constitution would not be
regarded as a hardship.
Several years ago there was considera-
bic talk to the effect that a new constitu-
ton was needed, but the people did not
seem to be anxious for a constitutional
convention and so the matter was dropped
Unless we are very much mistaken it will
be dropped again. The legislature can
occupy itself to much better advantage
in developing a plan for the better care
of the state convicts than in discussing
the ACCESSIBILITY of having a constitutional
convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
Wanted "A Round Trip Rate For the
Corpse


1t is related with excellent touches Of
realism by local railroad man that some
years ago in Omaha his road sold round
trip ticket for a corpse, says the Michigan
Times.
He was sitting in the general office one
day when In shambled a meek-looking
darby.
How do, Mistah D." said he with a
bow and a scrape
you?'
wy. Mistah D. kahn you tell me
what am de rate to Lincoln7"
"$l.65"
wei, what might be de round trip
rate?"
$3.50" That was easily answered.
Does yo' make a diffunce TO twenty
five people?"
mo; ms the same rate. no matter how
many 60"
well, Mistah D, look heah. What
am de rate from Lincoln up to Omaha?"
"$1.65'
"Wen, now, what's de round trip rate TO-
a corpse?'
why, guess it would be $3.50. But
what do you want to carry corpse around
the country In that way for?'
We'll, Mistah D., you see ives kin
O. tied up. One of ouah membeh of de
Daughtahs of Ruth and Sons of Abraham
died heah yistIddy We want de men,
behs of de order in Lincoln to see deseas-
ed, but 1t costs too much money TO 'em
all to come to Omaha. So, IL de round
trip rate TO- a corpse is $3.50, well take
de Diseased down to Lincoln an put him
on exhibition, an bring him back to Oma-
ha TO de berriaL JUS make out a ticket
TO him. Mistah D, and itn hep us
out a lot"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
Her Pointer.

They were driving along a lonely road,
and both had been engaged in deep thought
for several moments. says the Cleveland
Leader. Finally she asked
why don't you sell this horse and get
another?"
This is a very valuable animal" he re-
piled, land has trotted a mile in less than
2:15.''
"Oh, suppose he is very valuable, but
l should think you would rather have a
horse that was not so full of life."
Surely you are not afraid? 1 have him
under perfect control. There is no cause to
feel the least alarm"
I'm not alarmed at all. suppose you
can control the beast all right, but 1
should think you would want a horse that
you could ride with one hand some of the
time"
The next day he traded his beautiful
horse for Cow" and the maiden never
had cause for complaint again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-03
The Governorship Talk.

Senator Clay says he has been trying TO
avoid discussing the next gubernatorial
campaign for the reason apparently that
he does not think 1t advisable to take up
that subject so long before the meeting of
the next state convention. He is well
enough acquainted with politics in Geor-
gia, however, to know that no sooner is a
governor elected than the politicians be-
gin to speculate as to who will be his sue
cessor. Speculation in respect to guber-
Material candidates is considered as being
always in order AS soon as Gov. Atkin-
son was elected the names of at least a
half dozen men were mentioned as candi-
dates to succeed him. AT Atlanta, among
the members of the legislature and the
politicians who gather at the state capt.
tai the gubernatorial candidates com
mand more attention than any legislative
measure which has yet been brought for
ward or which is likely to be introduced
into either House during the session.
We have too much politics altogether.
With national, state. county and municipal
elections, the people have scarcely time for
anything else than politics We are in
clined to think that 1t would be a good
thing If the gubernatorial term were four
years. A governor now practically serves
four years because he can have a re-elec-
ton If he has been faithful to his trust.
Why not elect the governor for four years
at once and save the expense of one cleo
ton? OF course, to effect much of a saw
ing other state officers would have to be
elected for terms of the same length.