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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
MORE EXCHANGE TROUBLE.
Arbitrary Rule Of Book Companies
Causes Difficulty.

A lot OF trouble is being caused by
the arbitrary rules of the book COM
panies on the exhanging Of books.
In many districts Of the county two
spoilers have been used, one prim-
ary grade and one higher grade con
tanning more difficult words. The
state text book list has but one grade
and the patrons who bring in the
primary speller are confronted with a
rule of the textbook companies
which says that no exchange shall be
made for this grade Of speller. Hence
there are hundreds of patrons who
cannot get the new speller in ex-
change though it is to take the place
Of the book formerly used. This is
both unfair and entirely outside the
spirit of the law. County Superin-
tendent Humbargar is Of the opinion
that it is an Illegal requirement and
has 50 informed the patrons who have
appealed to him. He however says
he is powerless to change the rules
so long as the state superintendent
does not so order It. The result is
that patrons of the schools are un-
protected. There is talk Of iniunc.
tion proceedings to compel the book
companies to make the exchange ac-
cording to law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
GOODBYE MORTGAGES.
What Two Farmers Did With Their
Seasons Profits.

Saturday last j. 5. Baumbaugh, Of
Hayes township, returned from Kan.
sas City where he went with l50 head
Of cattle. Arriving in the city he
called on Hiland Southworth and laid
down check for over $1,000 to pay
up in full the mortgage on his farm.
Mr. Baumbaugh has cleared that
amount on cattle during the season
and has in addition made nearly as
much more for u bank account. He
bought cattle through &. &. Gillett,
of Woodbine, his son-in.law, and han.
died them right, He understands
farming along right lines and the
prosperity that has come to him il
richly deserved.
John Whitehair was another happ,
farmer Saturday evening. He bought
the Sam Reed farm two years ago,
paying ~, 200 for the 100 acres, On
this he paid $1,000 down and gave a
mortgage for the remainder. On Sat
urday he went to Salina and with the
profits Of his seasons crops paid off
the mortgage and has his place clear.
Dickinson county is pretty good
place in which to live.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
BUSTLE At VOODB|NE
BUSINESS Is LIVELY IN SOUTH.
EAST DICKINSON.
Ground Broken for the New Bank
Building Several New Dwellings
Are Being Built Cattle by the
Thousand.

WoODBlNE, Oct. ST. there is any
livelier town OF its size than Wood.
bine it has not yet been helalded in
this section Of Dickinson county. The
prosperity that has come to the farm
ers through the good crops and the
cattle industry is reflected in the bus.
mess of the town and on every side
are seen the evidences of the good
times.
About the busiest man in the city
is Joseph W. Gillett, who as post
master, hardware dealer, capitalist
and farmer, has enough to do for a
half dozen men. His splendidly
equipped hardware and implement
store is one of the best. stocked in the
county and the large number Of
patrons that are seen in it show how
popular it is throughout this part Of
the county. Mr.. Gillett has sold two
carloads of buggies and wagons in the
past three weeks, an index of the
farmers ability to indulge in lux
uries. Handling so many he is en-
abled to sell at prices low as the low
est and far cheaper than most houses
in the county. He received another
car Of vehicles this week and is hustl-
ing to get them ready for customers.
Mr.. Gillett's square dealing and low
prices, have won him q wide circle of
customers not one of whom is disap-
pointed.
Ground has been broken for Two
story brick bank building, 3sx60 feet.
The bank will be on the first floor and
a hall on the second. 1t is opposite
the hardware store and will be great
improvement to the town.
D. b. Horton, our rustling general
merchandise dealer, is also doing a
fine business and his store is a popu-
lar trading point for all this section.
The Racket store, owned by Rough
h Book, is also hummer and is doing
a large business, increasing every
day.
j. 5. Robbins, the jolly and popu-
lar druggist, is more prosperous than
ever and is giving the town splen-
did store.
&. 6. Gillett is handling cattle by
the trainload. He is building a stone
barn, 40yS0 feet, also three new
houses for employees on his rancho.
Woodbine is busy place these
times and everybody is happy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
PRETTY DRILLS AND DISPLAYS.
Trades Carnival Is an Attractive
Spectacle Throughout.
From Tuesdays Daily


The "Karnival Of Industry" given
under the management Of Prof. Fluke,
auspices Of the Eastern Star, had its
opening performance last evening at
the opera house. 1t was an attrac-
tive and interesting spectacle and
much enjoyed. 1t opened with songs
and fairy drills by the little folks,
about SO taking part. Misses Ina
and Marceline Martin and Florence
Hawk gave a monologue, and then
came displays advertising about 80
firms of the city. Each firm was rep
resented by one or two young ladies
dressed in appropriate costume and
many were stage pictures hat showed
much skill and ingenuity of arrange
ment. Many Of the displays were
unique and all won applause. There
were 50 many odd and unique features
and rich costumes that they should
be seen to be appreciated. A prize
of $3.50 will be given tonight to the
young lady whom the audience de-
cides to have best represented her
firm. The evening concluded with
fancy march. All taking part acquit-
ted themselves with great credit.
Mrs. Paul Hurd is pianist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
MADE GOOD RECORDS.
Horses from Abilene Win Honors al
State Fair.

0. M. Keats returned from Wichita
where he attended the races of the
state fair, taking two flyers for en-
trance in the contests. They made
splendid records, too, and won good
money.
Silverthorn, owned by c. West
brook, won first money in the 2;2O
trot, $3.50, making the fastest time
ever made in trotting race on the
Wichita track. The heats were taken
in 2:16I, 2:l5, 2;16l, 2:l5l, 2;l5.
In the two year old pace Mack Joe
made the fastest half mile ever paced
by a two year old in the world, l:O6,
and took Sd money in the race, *45.
Mack Joe is sired by Fergus Mctiregor,
dam by Joe Young and isa very prom
Using animal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07

existence OF the large, strong banks
which would grow out Of the system
would tend to dissi pate storms.
sslerhaps the argument in favor Of
branch banks may be summed up when
we say the system reaches the highest
perfection in three important mrticu.
lars--stability, economy, usefulness;
stability, the greatest financial strength,
holding up all our institutions in active
periods and in storm and attracting to
this country the capital Of the world;
economy both Of capital and manage.
inent, meaning the lowest cost to the
business world and consequently the
highest development OF our resources;
usefulness, developing, and with most
perfect machinery, the resources OF
every part OF the country and bringing
into greatest activity the capacities Of
brain and muscle OF all our people"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Warmed-Over silver Arguments.

With the rising tide Of prosperity
contradicting all OF Mr.. Bryan's the.
ories, and with the great food Of gold
that is pouring into the markets Of the
world from Alaska, from Colorado,
from Utah and from South Africa, the
silver fad appears to be doomed to an
early death. 1t will hardly survive an
other year. In Ohio, Kentucky and
Iowa the democratic and populist ora
tors already find It hard to get audiences
to listen to repetition OF their old,
warmed-over silver arguments Of last
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of un.
claimed letters remaining in the Abi-
lene postofice for the week ending
Oct 5, 1897. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
Boston, Sam Dantz.C
Lowry Philip Miller, William !
Noiter, Ed schanfelt, Mary
Woods Sarry link, Mrs Chas W
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
B. l.. STR0rHER. P. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
COUNTY TEMPERANCE WORK.
W. G. T. U. Holds Its Annual Con,
vention at Enterprise.

ENTERPRISE, Oct. 4.-The county
convention of the W. c. 7. U. met at
the home of Mrs. l.. A. Case and the
delegates were most Hospitality enter
tanned.
After the presentation of the annual
reports the following officers were
elected:
President, Miss Emily Bear, of Abb
lene.
Secretary, Mrs. Ella +. Randall, of
Enterprise
Treasurer, Mrs. s. V. Pierce, Of
Chapman.
A good interest was manifested at
the meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07

The silver magnates who have closed
their mines on account Of the decline in
price are at last going about II the
right way to raise value. There will
always be demand for silver, and as
the supply goes down the market will
go up. just as soon as the silver mine
owners resort to business methods in
stead Of politics they will accomplish
something. The wonder Of II all Is that
they have not come to their senses SOON
sr -Philadelphia North American.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Stein Geist.

SuTPHEN, Oct. 5.-Married, at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Stein, their eldest
daughter, Clara, to Albert Geist, son
Of W. j. Geist Of Fragrant Hill. 1t
was quiet wedding, only a few in
vited guests and relatives being
present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Seelye Pays Up.

A. B. Seelye paid the costs in the
Holtzman case, S115.l5. 1t will be
remembered that he was complaining
witness, causing the arrest of Mr..
Holtzman for embezzlement Of $2.l0.
The jury acquitted Holtzman and
found the complaint to be "wthout
probable cause" sticking Seelye for
costs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Marriage Licenses.

The following couples are licensed
to we'd
John II. Martinitz and Bertha
Hoffman, Of Woodbine.
Geo. II. Scleichter and Rosa Middle
ton, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Middleton, Of Abilene.
Harry Knox and Florence Line, Of
Detroit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Kassabaum Mill Sold.

INDUSTRY, Oct. 5.-Mrs. Kassebaum
has sold her Touring mill and mill
site, ninety acres Of land, and cattle
to Steiniord Il Co. Of near Aida. The
consideration was $4,000. When the
old mill was burned, it cost 5000 to
rebuild and put in the machinery.
In addition to this, the dam, land
and cattle make 1t a bargain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Getting Mighty Dry.

The farmers Of much Of the county
have good reason to complain Of
drouth. The last ram was Sept. l5;
before that was a shower on Aug. ~.
Since Sept. % it has been 80 de-
grecs and over every day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
CAN SEE THE ELEPHANT.
Schools Will Be Dismissed at 1890
Circus Day.

The board of education met in reg
ular session last night. About $1,000
in bills was allowed.
Owing to the general feeling that
about 800 children will play hockey
on circus day it was ordered that
school be dismissed for the day at
1890 q. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Remembered Their Hosts.

The Duplicate whist club opened
its seasons meetings at Judge Ma
hans last evening. 1t was Judge and
Mrs. Mahan's S2nd wedding anniver.
sary and the club through M. H. Ma
lott presented them with silver
salad fork. Judge Mahan responded
feelingly, expressing appreciation Of
the gift.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
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BRANCH BANKS.
Some Of Their Advantages as Com.
pared with Local Banks

They Equalixe supply and Demand Of
Money In Different Parts Of q Conn
try-AlsO Interest Rates. Distribute
Risks and Hind lnterests Of Diner.
ent Locslities Together = Prevent
Local Disaster Such a. Occurs When
Local hanks Fail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Wheat Looks Well.

SuTrnEN, Oct. 5.-Wheat in north
east Dickinson seems to be doing well
and is not much injured by drouth,
though rain is badly needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07
Death at Manchester.

Mrs. Geo. Curtis, wife Of one Of
Flora townships well known farmers,
died last night Of dropsy, aged AZ
years. She had many friends who
will mourn her decease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07

Rev. G. G. Bear is holding sue
cessful revival services at Talmage
NJ h. churcn.
Rev McGhee, the new pastor Of
the Christian church, will occupy the
Croft residence
For sale, cheap-Stewart parlor
stove, hard or soft coal, good as new,
inquire at this office. 5tac
&C. II. Rice is acting station agent
Of the Union Pacific, during NJ. b.
Fulton's absence.
The wave prosperity has struck
Frank Duckworth and he is riding
handsome new wheel.
Rev. H. n Smith will preach his
farewell sermon before going to con-
ference tomorrow evening.
j. }. Cooper had his pocketbook
stolen while at Topeka. 1t was
found afterwards, minus the contents.
S. Deering, once in jail here
charged with chicken stealing, is in
Jail at Salna, charged with cruelty to
animals.
This is a reading community. In
the past three months q tons Of news
papers have been mailed here for dis
tribution inside the county.
Mr. and Mrs, Metzker of Mont
gomery, Penn, are the parents Of a
baby. Mrs. Metzker was formerly
Miss Rose Bright Of this city.
A suggestion to Nick Robson:
Take your bloodhounds to the Enter
prise coIrsing meet-maybe II they
see the game they will follow it.
III. N. Gaines has sold out his in
tcresl in the Central Kansas Pub. Co.,
of Salna. He still owns his papers,
the Union and the Abilene Monitor.
During September $. W. Pierce, a
junction City loan agent. received
xll,7 on real estate loans and most
Of the amount was not due for two or
three years.
There is a general demand that
Nick Robson, resign as he is a cand-
date for Office. TO quote the News
"the taxpayers are objecting to his
running bis campaign at their ex-
pense."
Dillon Republican; VIM. Wendt,
an old resident Of this section, died
Tuesday morning at two o'clock, Of
lung fever. Deceased was aged about
43 years. Funeral services were held
Wednesday. Intcrment was in the
German Baptist cemetery.
A bright Abilene boy teased his
father for a watch till he was forbid
den to mention the matter again. At
family prayers next morning when
asked for his scripture verse the
youngster repeated "What | say
unto you say unto all-watch."
-Weighty item from Hope Dis
patch: The people of Hope felt jar
Of the earth last Saturday and thought
there was going to be an earthquake,
but an investigation proved that it
was an accident, Mrs. Roush having
been thrown from her buggy. She
was not injured.
Jacob Koenig's team ran away at
the Badger yard today and coming
on; collided with the spring wagon of
Bishop Jesse Engle. Bishop Engle
was in it and it was overturned with
himself underneath. 1t was a serious
complication for a moment but for
tunately ended with no bad damages.
Bishop Engle escaped with some Sc
we're bruises.
For sale, the celebrated Moline
bicycles for only $S5. One second
hand wheel in good repair for $40. A
full line Of bicycle sundries for sale
and bicycles repaired by Landes 4
nohE;ns at Citv ha rhor ahon Ah;lona
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-07

Instead OF individual and local banks,
such as exist in this country. Scotland
and Canada have great central banks
with branch banks In small cities and
villages. Discussing the advantages Of
these banks before the recent bankers
convention at Detroit, Mr.. William c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-18

car service to Jacksonville and other points
via Montgomery. This restores business
with Cincinnati, Chicago, st. Louis and
elsewhere to the usual plane.
General Manager L.oree and General Su-
perintendent Miller, of the Pennsylvania
lines, have returned from their New Eng
land trip. They were shown much attention
by Boston railway officials, who were quite
interested in showing them the extensive
improvements the New York, New Haven
d Hartford, controlling the consolidated
lines, are making. Work on the new sta
ton is progressing rapidly. When completed
twelve hundred trains will arrive and de-
part from 1t daily the largest number of
any railway station in the world. Local and
suburban trains will arrive and depart on
the ground tracks, and all through trains
will arrive and depart from the second
story over elevated tracks.
When one hears of the long trains of
loaded cars which the new heavy freight
engines on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois
and the Chicago & Northwestern are haul
ing surprise is expressed that the present
coupers stand the immense strain that is
put upon them. A superintendent or mo-
tive power, speaking Of the matter said
that the heaviest strain came on the rear
end Of the attachment to the coupler, and
that this portion of the drawing apparatus
had been strengthened to meet this in
creased strain, and that this part OF the
coupling apparatus was now at least 80
per cent. heavier and stronger than three
years ago. All new cars are equipped at
much the same standard. and the improved
couplers have done much toward equalizing
the strain on that part of the car.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-18
MANS INHUMANITY.
Worse than Cuffs and Blows Is the
Harm Done the stomach.

II Is unfortunate for mankind that there
are men who for the gain of money, VIII
adulterate food intended for the human
stomach. Savage blows are given to the
cheapen or add taste or color.
1t is enough to rouse ones ire TO think
that we arc made to suffer temporary ILL
ness and, perhaps, permanent disease.
brought about by authorizations in food,
that was purchased for pure. All grain"
wheat" or cereal cofIees'' thus far tested
that have a distinct coffee taste, are con-
coctions made up Of part low grade coffee
or coffee essence and sold TO people for
pure cereal Coffee
is believed TO be the only pure article of the
kind that is palatable. The pleasant flavor
Of the milder grades OF Java is obtained by
the process of manufacture discovered by
it's inventor after many months of expert
ment.
sible to produce a cereal coffee with the
taste of Postum and therefore have univer-
sally resorted to mixture OF low-grade
coffee to produce it,
True thousands of people put u to 2-3
Postum i'm their coffee when unwilling 10
part with the narcotic effect of coffee;
(this cannot prevenD but they know
what they are mixing, which Is quite dill
lerent affair than TO use a cereal coHee you
expect to be pure, ane find that the dishon-
est maker has put Ia portion OF the very
article the user OF cereal coffee seeks to
avoid.
The great Physicians. Food Experts, Ath-
letic Trainers Lawyers, Editors and brain
workers in general are in large numbers u.s.
ing Postum Cereal Food Coffee, for the
A ten days trial will begin the work OF
renewal OF health. and If properly prepared
so that ii comes to table black, rich and de-
llcious 1t will never be abandoned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-18
BOARD OF SAFETY.
Veterinary Surgeon Decided Upon
Routine Business.

The Board of Public Safety yesterday an
nounced that Louis A. Greiner, veterinary
surgeon, is to continue in that capacity, as
the board had decided not to accept his
resignation. After deciding to continue the
hay market Weighmaster Thomas f. Har-
rold was notified that his resignation was
rejected and that he is to continue. Chief
Barrett was authorized to contract for re-
pairs in several of the engine houses. Bids
win be received for 5000 feet of cotton rub
ber-lined hose Dec. 3. L. A Gait & Co.
was awarded the contract for furnishing
fifty tons of timothy hay for the use of the
ire department at $3.50 a ton. Varney &
McOuat was awarded the contract for fur
ntshtng seventeen miles of wire, various
qualities, at $472.l0. On the recommends
ton of Chief Barrett the Board of Public
Works was requested to build a fire cistern
at the corner of Eighteenth and Gent
streets. Police powers were granted to all
public school janitors and the following:
Willis Thompson, Indianapolis Orphans
Asylum; Charles Garrard, Henry Langen-
berg, William Flynn and John Kiey, city
employees; Robert Campbell. Park Theater;
Charles NJ. Nicholson, Stout's garden; julius
Kitzing, University Square, and NJ. Il. KEEP
pell, Greenlawn Cemetery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

National Military Home Grant county, Indiana,
Treasurer's Office, Nov. 8, 1881.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
plant; for new barn; for lodge ana gateway. All
material and labor to be furnished by contractor.
Plans specifications and instructions to bidders,
etc. can be examined at the tTeasurers Office.
Plans and specifications of the electric light plant
can also be seen at Pierce & Richardson's Room
1905 Manhattan building, Chicago. Ill.
The right is reserved to reject any all pro-
Envelopes containing proposals should be in
dorsed: Proposals for new buildings electric
light plant. the may be, and addressed
to the undersigned.
Bids must be accompanied by certified check,
payable to the undersigned treasurer, for at least
5 per cent. OF the amount thereof, which check
will be forfeited to the National Home for ID. v.
S. in case the successful bidder refuses or fails
to enter into contract required otherwise to
be returned to the bidder
H. o. HEICHERT. Treasurer
ApDroved: JUSTIN H CHAPMAN Governor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-18

The transmissouri lines are meeting the
war to Colorado points. An amendment to
the new tariff. effective Nov. 90 issued yes
terday. contains the following reductions in
rates to Colorado common points from Oma-
ha and other points on the Missouri river,
expressed in cents per one hundred pounds:
Less than carloads-First class, so cents
second class, 43; third class, 20; fourth
class, %. Carloads-Fifth class, 1Sc; Class
ID. 15c, and Class L, 15c. From Chicago, ST.
Paul and common points to Colorado COM
mon points the new rates are as follows
Less than carloads-First class, $1.35; second
class. $l.0S; third class, 63 cents: fourth
class, ~ cents. Carloads-Fifth class, As
cents: Class A, 81 cents; Glass b, 4615 cents;
Class G, % cents Glass d, 2012 cents. and
Glass h, 20 cents Proportionately low
rates have also been declared from Peoria,
Ill, and common points, and from the Mis-
sissippi river points to Colorado common
points,