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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
SPEAKING OF WHEAT,
East Dickinson Is Showing Up Big
Yields.

The old wheat times are back again.
Reports from east Dickinson are that
not in long years has there been such
a yield as now.
Threshing was completed on a 40
acre field at J. 5. Hollinger's near
Rinehart yesterday where the yield
was 43 bushels of remarkably hand
some wheat to the acre. There are
several fields on that farm that will
yield equally well and some that will
go better. J. H. Taylor has large
field that will yield not less than As
bushels TO the acre.
That is the kind OF product that
makes prosperity for Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
HON0RED A WAR HEROINE.
Mother Bickerdyke Celebration a
the Cnurt Rom.

The campfire OF the &. A. X. at the
the court room in honor of Mother
Bickerdyke, the famous army nurse,
was enthusiastic and entertaining.
Mother Bickerdyke was so years old
yesterday and all over the state the
G. A. r. observed the anniversary
with proper ceremonies. She served
all through the war and through the
battles of Vicksbur0, Lookout
Mountain, Missionary Ridge and
Chattanooga nursed friend and foe
alike. On the fields Of Resaca,
Kingston, New Hope Church, Cass-
vile, Altoona, Dallas and Kenesaw
Mountain, she directed the nurses or
gave personal care to 10 900 wounded
men, "my boys" as she called them.
ucH oucI lltu Cuu UH HIS DdSt vi
supplies in the Atlanta campaign, she
went north and collected and for
warded vast stores of supplies. She
went with Sherman's army to the sea,
and when his forces entered Savan-
nah, sailed for Wilmington, where
she took care Of the Union men
llberatnd from southern prisons.
She performed like service at Beau
fort, Avelysboro and Bentonville, and
at the request of Gen. Logan march
ed into Alexandria with his army.
At the final Grand Review in
Washington Mother Bickerdyke,
mounted upon a saddle horse, dress
ed in a calico dress and sunbonnet
Cher uniform throughout the war; ac-
companied the troops and no knight
lier honors were ever showered upon
a lady in the old tournament days
than cher boys" showered upon her.
Her dress and bonnet were afterwards
sold as relics of the war for 800.
After the war she brought hundreds
OF veterans to Kansas, the c. B. & O.
Railway furnishing free transporta-
ton. After the Cheyenne raid she
secured from Washington army
rations for 500 people for 10 month
and in the grasshopper year raised
an immense amount of supplies for
the needy Now she is poor and
lives at Bunker Hill. A home is be-
ing fitted up for her at the Ellsworth
G. A. R. reunion grounds. {
Last evening exercises were pre-
sided over by Post Commander Jolley l
who read the general order of the
state commander and made appro-
pirate remarks. Rev. S. Palmer, H. G
\. Keve, Mrs. Ida Wilson Moore.
Rev. W. H. Underwood, A. Y. Jewett @
md Judge Moore made short ad- a
lresses including personal reminif il
'ences Of the famous nurse. A oua}- Il
ette with DIR. Chas. Jolley as leader
excellent music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE Kansas JULY o. wg-TwELE PAGES

Armitt and Francis L. Robinson, hav,
consented to head the list, and tn.
commissioners feel satisfied that thu
other operators will soon fall in line
Gen. Little, of the Ohio arbitration
board, said that every obstacle had
been removed in the way of settle.
ment along the lines proposed, and
that he had not heard of any operator
who would not sign.
SARGENT TENDERS ASSISTANCE.
COLUMBUS, O., July l6.-In a letter
received by President Ratchford from
r. +. Sargent, grand master Of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen.
Mr. Sargent offers his personal assist
ance in any manner deemed best by
Mr.. Ratchford, and also suggests a
plan for the membership OF the organ
ization, numbering 10000. to assist the
strikers financially.
PRICE OF COAL DOUBLED
CLEVELAND, O., July 16.-The price
of West Virginia run of mine is now
S3 per ton on the track here 1t was
Sl.5O prior to the strike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
o.adh'o'f uien UarDon and Mount
Olive coal mines.
RAILROAD MEN FEARFUL.


Inc Eastern Coal Strike May Spread In Dis
astrous Form to tie West.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July l9-The rail.
road men Of the central west arc
watching the coal miners strike with
keen and anxious interest. 1t is but Z
step from the present tie-up in tho
eastern coal mines to tie-up Of all tho
railroads west Of the Mississippi, and
in fact of nearly the whole Of tho
United States. At the best the east
ern roads have but few days
coal supply. Fuel they must have or
cease to do business. Should any rail.
road attempt to aid the eastern fight
against the miners by furnishing fuel
such fuel would become non-union
freight and be instantly boycotted.
The engineers would not strike, but
the firemen, trainmen and switchmen
would as they are mem bers of the Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor and in close touch
with the coal miners union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
INCOMPATIBLE WITH RELIGION.
A ProhibItionlst Sells "a Tobacco Plant That
Had Melted Him Half "A Million.

BRISTOL, Tenn, July 10. Maj. A. d.
Reynolds, who has made more than
$500, 900 net profit as a tobacco manu-
facturer during the last 20 years. has
sold his plant to syndicate of local
capitalists for $50, 900 and will retire
from business, The sale was due to
Maj. Reynolds religious and temper
ance convictions. lie has long advo-
Gated the prohibition of the sale of
spirituous liquors, and finally came to
regard the tobacco business as incom.
patible with his religious life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
VIII Reapp0int ValIlns,

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, July !9.-John
Hayes inspector of detectives, will
act as chief of police until 7. N. VAL
Inns becomes citizen of Kansas City,
If the present plans of Commissioners
Scarritt and Gregory are not changed.
Mr. Vallins has not been given up by
the commissioners, and it is their in
tention now to reappoint him next
January, when he will have been in
Kansas City the lawful period of time
to make him voter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
Webb NAV L0se His Contrnct

TOPEKA, Kan, July 49, w. C. Webb's
determination to leave out of the stat
ute books those laws which he con-
slders obsolete and imperative may
cost him his contract with the state.
The contract provides that the 81.
preme Judges must approve the stat
utes as revised and printed, and though
the laws are old, Assistant Attorney.
General Smelling says the contract Is
SO wordcd that all laws not repealed
ought to be included,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
"uDther I,icItprdylsp uay.u

Topeka, Kano July 20 Yesterday
nshered into her sos Mary A. Bicker-
dyke-"Mother' Bickerdyke she is
called by old soldiers famous as war
nurse, and as she lives in Kansas this
day was set apart by Mr.. Botkin, de-
partment commander, us Mother
Bickerdyke day." and exercises were
held in her honor this afternoon or to-
night by all the posts of the depart
mpnt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
The Car Threatens to Enter Turkey.

BERLIN, July 2O.-According to spe-
cial dispatch received here Emperor
Nicholas has telegraphed the sultan
demanding the immediate evacuation
of Thessaly and threatening that other
wise Russian troops will cross the
Turkish frontier. 1t is said here semi
officially that all the powers excepting
Great Britain have consented to this
course.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
Goddard Rtlll In Hall.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, July sO.-Dr. J. D.
Goddard, who killed Fred jackson, the
laundryman, is still in the county Jail,
and Is likely to remain there for some
time. His attorneys appeared before
Judge Wofford yesterday and said
that Goddard had not yet arranged for
the $780, bond and asked for con-
tinuance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
GOING TO ALASKA.
Conservative Men Say That Every River
There IN Filled with Gold,

SEATTLE, WASH, July l0.-The ex-
eitement over the Klondyke mines is
on the increase and hundreds of peo.
pie are preparing to sail for Alaska.
The steamer Portland, which brought
down over Sl,5OO,OOO in gold, is on her
return trip and will be crowded to her
utmost capacity. Conservative men
who have been in the country claim
that there is room for hundreds of men
more in Alaska. They admit that all
OF the fields in the vicinity Of Klon.
dyke have been taken, but every river
in Alaskais in their judgment, filled
with gold, which can be secured if tho
men are willing to risk the hardships.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
THEY ARE ALL RELATED.
Letcher County, KY, with $4,000 Inhabit.
ants, Populated by Four Families.

ants, Populated by Four Families.
JEFFERsoNvlLLE, Ind, July l9.-In
Letcher county, KY, there are six liv.
ing children of Benjamin Webb, the
original settler of the county, the old
est so years of age, the youngest II.
Within the vicinity Of these old people
live 500 Of their descendants and their
relationship can be traced to every one
of the 1900 population. Following
the Webb family three other families
settled near them, and into these fami-
lies the Webbs married, and their
progeny intermarried, so that from
these four families sprung the entire
population of Letcher county. Others
coming in have welded their daugh-
tiers and sons. Yet there has been no
perceptible mental or physical degen.
Grafton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

According to writer in the Kansas
Sunday School journal it costs 1915
on an average to convert a child in
the town Sunday schools and orly SIG
in the country. No wonder we have
TO have curfew ordinances.
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ginia does not prove successful, the
Pittsburgh operators will make an eff.
fort early next week to start their
mines at the SO cent rate, the rate now
asked by the strikers. They will
claim that If they are willing to pay
the price that the law must protect
them in the operations of their mines.
PRESIDENT RATcHFoRD's SUMMARY.
COLUMBUS, o., July 10 President
Ratchford yesterday summed up the
strike situation in an interview as fol.
lows:
The manner In which the miners are con.
Quoting themselves cOmmends itself to the
country and gives their officers renewed en-.
couragement aud strengthens the belief that
victory will ultimately crown their efforts
Reports from some Of the cities to the effect that
the coal supply is not short are only intended
to discourage the miners II the coal supply Is
not short, why are prices advancings Why is
coal worth VI ton and even $3.50 more than 1t
was two weeks agoY Why are the railroads con-
tiscating coal shipmentsy Why are the shops
and factories whose wheels are put In motion
BY the labor Of the miner ceasing to operate.
Why are the operators all over the state OFFER
Ing their miners rate even higher than the
one demanded II they will only continue work:
The reason Is patent to ALL coal is scarce
Those who have 1t to sell get fancy prices and
those who offer an advance, particularly in
West Virginia and portions Of Illinois, do 1t
'or 'he purpose OF ehecKlhg ana defeating this
i raa,i' r t, r,,a hs "no uo no' KNOW lhs
such operators have their wav ''' % ''''' "
We have started into this movement reais-
Ing fully the Importance OF the work before us
anu .a' oa pesponsloa.y resting upon us and
than 100 600 miners we arc we'll satisfied ss wite
the result The coming week will add % O0o
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

Western roads are voting on the
proposition to make a rate of one fare
for the round trip for the meeting of the
sovereign lodge Of the !. 0. o. H., which
is to be held in Springfield, ILL.,, in
September. The rate will be extended
as far west as Utah.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

Arch Williamson was seized with
cramps while bathing in Duck creek,
ten miles from Paris, Mo. He drowned
before assistance could reach him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

Jack Oakley, Tim Stoyall and Jim
Swanson, farmers, who had just sold
their wheat crops, were robbed by
highwaymen near Perry, Ok.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

.s-..------
PITTSBURGH, Pa. July l9.-Tbe events
of yesterday in the Pittsburgh coal
mining district indicate that there is
trouble ahead. The strike has been
on for two weeks, without cause for
alarm in any quarter, but Yesterday
the pangs of hunger and muttcrinps
/ of discomfort have taken tangible
form, and by this morning 1000 miners
will have marched on Cannonsburp
the objective point being the Boone
and Allison mines. A few DAYS ago
the operators of these mines made a
requisition on the sheriff of Washing
ton county for additional deputies. II
is supposed that there are at least 40
deputies at each mine, well armed for
any friction that NAV take place.
Yesterday the miners of Miller's and
Tom Runs districts held mass meet.
ings. The men EMPLOYED in the Slope
and Bridgeville mines and Nos. and
and Stems mines met at Bridpeville.
Cecil was the scene of a meeting of
Laurel Hill Nos. 2 and 4, Creedmore
and Bishop mines, and the diggers EN-.
ployed in the Standard and Ellsworth
mines in Miller's run also held a meet
ing. The gatherings were attended bv
men, women and children. The WON.
en- did not Lao in the interest taken.
Many of them openly branded their
husbands as towards. They argued
that they might as well fight as starve. |
The men said the victory could be won
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22
WEST vlRGINIANs QUITTING.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, July 1.-THE
coal diggers at eight mines in Kama
wha coal field quit work yesterday.
They number about 600 Others have
agreed to quit to-day. The probability
is that all the miners between Charles
ton and Montgomery will be idle to-
night. They number about 1900. The
miners working in the Logan consoll-
dated mines at Matewan came out yes.
terday and joined the strikers They
marched en- masse to Thacker, five
miles east. where they are now trying
to induce the men who are in the four
mines at that place to come out. 1t is
reported that the men at Pocahontas,
in this field, came out yesterday. In
dications now point TO Il general strike
in the Norfolk & Western field
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

PITTSBURGH, Pa, July l7.-Dullnes,
at miners headquarters and in all tn,
mines in the Pittsburgh district anc
unusual activity in the coal market
characterized the features of the strike
yesterday. For strike so general, II
causes the least excitement. Peace
seems to prevail everywhere, but how
long this state of affairs will continue
to exist cannot be even guessed The
miners are apparently willing to be
idle, and as yet no suffering of conse-
quence has been reported at district
headquarters.
1t was learned last night that the
programme of the miners officials is to
bring out all the men possible in the
West Virginia field and then bring all
the organizers to Pittsburgh. 1t is
expected that the terms will be made
here, as the district is looked upon as
the most interesting point after West
Virginia has been disposed Of The
miners hopes are high and they are
confident that there will be a good
story to tell from West Virginia Mon.
day morning.
The lukewarmness of National Presi-
dent Ratchford and the belittling at
titude of District President Dolan have
put somewhat of damper ON the true
uniformity plan, but President Dolan
says, notwithstanding his private
opinion concerning Mr.. DeArmitt he
has been and will continue doing
everything in his power to further the
consummation of the scheme.
TO TRY TO GET WORKERS TO QUIT.
PANA, ILL.,, July l7.-The miners here
were notified Thursday night that the
miners at Moweaqua, "A miles north,
had been offered a large increase in
wages, A committee was sent there
yesterday, to confer with the men in
an endeavor to get them out, but the
met with no success what
ever As result at 1880 o'clock some
300 men here boarded an Illinois Cen
tral freight train, refusing to be put
of, and went to Moweaqua, where
they camped last night so as to meet
the miners this morning. The train
men were powerlcss against the large
and submitted to the mems
demands for free passage. The miners
here being all out, they are going to
use every effort in their power to get
the men ont in the district in peace
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July 9O.-The
miners at Gerard, Green Ridge, virden
and Barclay who have been working,
came out yesterday. Reports received
here show that 5000 strikers came out
Of the southern field yesterday. As
sumption miners joined with the Pana
strikers and forced the miners at
Moweau out About $50 men EN-
ployed in the shafts Of the st. Louis
Consolidated Coal Co. at Collinsville,
Ill, also went out yesterday at the re-
Quest OF the marching delegation from
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-22

mining coal was increased TO prevent
the men from joining the general
strike, the Enquirer sent kilograms to
all mining points in that state to as
certain what would be done. The spe-
cial kilograms indicate that the West
Virginia miners will come out after
this week. The miners at Pennington
and Aurora were out yesterday Eu.
gene v Debs and President Ratchford
will speak at Paramount Saturday.
The men will then form procession
and they are expected to vote to strike.
There was decided change in the
coal fields of southern Virginia last
night, and 1t is now stated for an alb
solute certainty that inside of As
hours a majority Of all the miners on
the N. & w. and c. & 0. will Join the
strikers. The organizers are now in
both fields and in the latter the Chesa-
peake, Belmont and Black Cat mines
are now idle, the miners. 900 in num-
Der, going out at noon yesterday. On
the Kanawha yesterday all operators
raised the price of mining one-fourth
of cent bushel ON soft and one-half
a cent on hard coal, but It is believed
this will not hold the men in line.
ABBITBAToRs HARD AT WORK.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, July 10. Yesterday
was a day devoted TO hard work on the
part of the joint arbitration commits
sion in their efforts to secure true
uniformity in this district. as suggest
ed by W. T. DeArmitt, and all express
themselves AZ well satisfied with the
progress made. Two of the largest
operators in the district W p he. !
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-10-29
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SKIN S
ON IRE

With torturing disfguring itching, burning bleed
ing scaly, and pimply humours. instantly relieved
bv warm bath with CUrIcUA Soar, and single
amounting with CUr1oURA (ointmentl the great skin
cure, followed by full dose of CUrIoURA REsoL-
VENT, greatest of blood purifiers and humour cures