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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
WILL BE ASSESSED.

Kansas Populist Officeholdsrs Notified
That They Must Contribute to the Cam
paign Fund.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 27.-The popu-
list state central committee has COM
menced mailing notices to state en-
ployes, notifying them that they will
be assessed two per cent Of their an
nual income, dating from July Of
this year, for campaign expenses.
Including state officers, assistants,
boards and employees at all Of
the institutions, there are about
500 persons, and fully 900 Of these
are populists. Salaries range from
5000 to $1,000 year. A member Of the
committee estimates that the salaries
of the 500 officers and employees will
average $500 year, or total of $780,
900, two per cent. of which will be col
lected for campaign purposes next year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
DYNAMITE HAVOC.


Chesterfield, Ind. and Other Placer eaA,.
from IN Explosion.
ANDERSON. Ind, Nov. 2z.-Eiehtv
quarts of nitro-glycerine, which had
been brought from Montpelier and
placed in an open field, . half mile
from Chesterfield, exploded this morn.
ing. Two men working at q ga we'll
were injured. A three-ton engine was
torn to fragments and every animal in
the vicinity was killed instantly.
In the little town Of Chesterfield
every house was moved from it,
foundations, windows shattered, doors
broken, every light put out and
plastering shaken from the walls.
Several people were shaken out Of bed.
At Dalesville, two miles away, and at
Yorktown, five miles distant, the dam.
age was almost as great. Many people
were injured and it is miracle that
none were killed outright The jar Of
the explosion was felt for Is miles in all
directions. The gas in the we'll was
blown out and q workman named
Cooper lit 1t and caused another explo.
sion, in which he was fatally burned
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
DECLARE THEMSELVES.

Five Independent Republicans from Ham
ilton County, O., VIII support Republican
Caucus Nominees.
CINCINNATI, Nov, 27.-At the recent
election the fusion ticket which car
ried this county contained nine demo-
cratic and five republican members of
the legislature. There has been some
doubt as to how the republican fusion
lists would vote on joint ballot for
United States senator. At a meeting
Of these fusionists here they decided
to vote for the republican caucus
nominee, which will make the legisla.
ture stand so republicans to 85 demo-
Gratis on joint ballot for senator
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

Mr.. HI Myers, of 100 Mulberry street,
Newark, N. j., made the mistake Of re-
lying upon remedies based upon mineral
ingredients, and for the hundreds Of
dollars which he invested received only
disappointment in return. He says:
II was afflicted with terrible blood
disease, which was in spots at first, but
afterwards spread all over my body.
These soon broke out into sores, and It
is easy to imagine the suffering / en-.
dured.
"Before I became convinced that
the doctors could do no good I had
spent a hundred dollars. which was
really thrown away. then tried vari.
ous patent medicines, but they did not
reach the disease. When had finished
my first bottle Of S.S.S., l was greatly
improved and was delighted with the
result. The large red splotches on my
chest began to grow paler and smaller,
and before long disappeared entirely. /
regained my lost weight, became strong
CT, and my appetite greatly improved.
was soon entirely we'll, and my skin az
clear as piece Of glass;"
S.S.S. Is a sure cure for all manner
of blood diseases, and disappointment
never results from Its use. II Is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
No
Patchwork!

One Of the most encouraging features
cfacure made by s.S.S. (Swift's Speci6c)
u its permanency. Ofall diseases, it Is
we'll known that those Of the blood are
the most obstinate, and therefore the
most difficult to cure. The medical
profession, In fact, have virtually ad.
mitted that a real, deepseated blood
disease is beyond their skill.
OF course, their admission IL not made
In 90 many words, but actions speak
louder than words, and their inability to
cure, after months and often years Of
treatment, 10 sufficient evidence that dis
eases Of the blood cannot be cured BY
doctors. Their mercurial mixtures, al
though taken faithfully, only cover up
the symptoms Of the disease, inducing
the patient to feel that he IL being cured;
but when he Is sooner or later seized
with stiff joints, pain in the bones, etc.,
the evidence Of the DOCTORS patchwork
isconclusive. Such results cannot be ex.
pected from the use Of 8. s. s. Being
purely vegetable, containing no harm
hi mineral Ingredients, 1t 70 the only
blood remedy which acts on the true
principle Of forcing the disease from
the system, building up rather than
tearing down the health. No loss Of
hair, no stiff joints, no decrepit mercu-
s1al wrecks result from the use Of S.S.S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
JEFFERSON CITY RUMOR.

Report That the Grand Jury Has Indicted
Two Men for Alleged Legislative Boo-
= ding.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Nov. 27.-It Is
rumored here that the Cole county
grand jury has returned indictments
against John H. Flanagan, of Jasper
county, and A. W. Elsner, of Jefferson
City, for attempted bribery in connec-
tion with the effort to defeat the pas
sage of the St Louis civic federation
bill through the Thirty-Ninth general
assembly. Silas Carr, of Montgomery
county, well-known democratic poll
tician, furnished the evidence on which
the indictments were found He was
stationery and bill clerk of the senate
of the last assembly, and says he was
offered $3.50 to steal the bill and de-
stroy it,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
WICHITA INVASION.
Action Taken to Keep Boomers
Out Of the Reservation.
COMPETITOR PRISONERS CLAIMS.
None Have Been Filed Yet and the State
Department Would Probably Not Pres
Any-lrishmsn Oppose m Arbl.
trstion Treaty with England.

Bliss has taken prompt action to aver
possible invasion Of the Wichita res
ervation in Oklahoma by whites witt
the idea of forcing upon congress thu
opening Of the country to white settle
ment Reports have just reached the
department that certain persons are
declaring their intention to organize q
large party in Kansas or elsewhere to
invade the Wichita lands with the OBJ
ject stated. Instructions have been
wired to all the agents and inspectors
In that section to make inquiries and
ascertain as far IS possible the truth
OF the rumors and report the result
here. The agents are called upon to
exercise great vigilance to prevent any
such invasion, and, in case of neces-
sity. where the Indian police force is
inadequate, military assistance will
be promptly furnished. The action is
more Of precautionary measure than
in anticipation Of real danger. Off.
Gals, while taking proper steps to
meet any contingency, do not appre-
bend any serious disorder.
COMPETITOR PRISONERS CLAIMS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The state de.
partment has heard nothing of claims
by the Competitor prisoners against
Spain for damages on account Of i'm
prisonment Officials say that it is
doubtful II this government would un.
dertake to press such claims. One of
these officials frankly expresses the
opinion that Spain has a good case Of
violation Of laws against the Com.
petitor men, and could have convicted
them Of violation OF the neutrality
laws on fair trial. The act Of am.
nesty is considered by this government
to have been one Of gracious clemency
on the part Of Spain. At the depart
ment the action Of Consul General Lee
in cautioning the prisoners upon their
return to this country to refrain from
harsh comments on their treatment BY
Spain is Endorsed. The release of the
men is regarded as a special evidence
OF good will on the part OF the queen
toward the United States, and as the
demonstration Of desire to continue
on peaceable terms with this country. |
IRIsHMEN OPPOSE THE TREATY.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ga petition to |
The senators Of the United States was
issued yesterday from the headquar- !
ters Of the Irish National alliance in |
New York against the adoption of the i
general treaty OF arbitration
With England. The petition will be
circulated by the various councils of
he alliance throughout this country,
he Ancient Order Of Hibernians and
'ther Irish-American societies. The
,etition says that the advocates of the
arbitration treaty. in the United States
re the modern American tories, de-
cendants Of the men who would have
anged Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
MURDERED AND HIDDEN,
Chicago Woman Killed by Her Husban
and Others-The hOdy Mlsslnr

A Chicago Woman Killed by Her Husband
and Others-The Body Missing.
CHICAGO, Nov. 27.-James RYAN,
charged with being an accomplice in
the mysterious disappearance of the
body Of Mrs. Christopher Merry last
Sunday, was found under a pile Of
hay in one OF the hangers Of
Nick Redmond's livery stable. He
had been concealed there by the pro.
prietor, it is said. Christopher Merry,
who is charged by his little son with
beating his wife to death, carrying her
body away in buggy, tossing it into q
hole with water in it, and his other
alleged accomplish. James Smith, had
been in the barn earlier in the day, but
they fled before the other officers ar
rived At the livery stable was found
the rig in which the body, still bleed
ing from the wounds, is supposed to
have been carried away. On the bot
tom of the rig was found drops of
blood,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
A DEATHBED MARRIAGE,
Druggist at Cofieyville, Kan, Wanted I,
Leave His PrOperty tn His FIancee.

Druggist at Coifeyville, Kan, Wanted to
Leave His Property to His Fiancee.
CoFFEYvlLLE, Kan, Nov. go. r.
Shoemaker, who came here 30 DAYS
ago and engaged in the drug business,
died yesterday Of typhoid fever. Five
hours before his death he was married
to Miss Eva Hawley, Of Wichita, to
whom he had been long engaged. The
wedding was to have occurred Thanks
giving day, but the deceased was UNI
conscious. Upon reviving he insisted
on having the ceremony performed.
The deceased stated that he wanted to
leave his property to his fancee and
exclude his divorced wife from any
share in the estate. He was a member
OF the Knights Of Pythias at Wichita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Curtis Ii In Buenos Ayres

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Nov. 27.-Mrs. M.
G. Curtis, wife of the young man who
embezzled $4,000 to $4,000 from the
American national bank in 1891 and
fled to escape prosecution, filed suit
for divorce here to-day, and in her Pc
tition she states that Curtis is at
Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic,
acting as paymaster for a railroad.
Mrs. Curtis is daughter Of Col, J. G.
Stowe, the wholesale implement dealer
recently appointed consul to Cape
Town, Africa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
FOR JURY DRlBINc.
Two Mon Now Under Arrest for Alleged
Tamperlng with Goddard Jurors.

Two Men Now Under Arrest for Alleged
Tampering with Goddard Jurors.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Nov ~. Two
specific charges Of attempting to bride
jurors In connection with the second
trial Of DR.. Jefferson D. Goddard for
the murder Of Fred jackson are now
peAding investigation. Ross W. Lat
shaw, brother to one Of the attorneys
for the defendant, against whom a
warrant was issued Thursday night,
went before Justice Kruger and gave
bond in the sum of $500 for his ap.
pearance for a preliminary hearing
Monday. His brother, Ralph Latshaw,
is his surety.
Dr. Easton Burchard, well.known
physician, will have hearing before
Judge Longan next Friday on the
charge Of attempting to corrupt Camp
bell Chapman, member Of the second
special venire Chapman, on oath,
stated that DR.. Burchard had sent for
him and endeavored to influence hi m
by talking to him about the case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Ryan viii support Sterne.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. s7.-It is posi-
lively stated here that Hon. Thomas
Ryan, assistant secretary Of the in
terror, will support William E. Sterne
for United States marshal. Mr.. Ryan
is now visiting in Topeka With this
announcement also comes the state
ment that Sterne will name James L,
King, Mr.. Ryan's brother-in-law, as
chief deputy marshal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
UNPOPULAR PARDON.
John T. LeabO's Release Causes Indigna
tiOn In Bates County, Mo,

John T. Leabo's Release Causes Indigna
tion In Bates County, Mo.
BUTLER, Mo-, Nov. 27.-This com
munity was greatly surprised to learr
of the pardon from the Missouri peni.
Tertiary Of John 7. Leabo. Leabc
murdered his wife about IL miles east
of Pleasanton, Kan, in 1883. He had
obtained an insurance of 81, 800 on her
life and to secure this sum he COM
mitted the crime. He was found guilty
and sentenced to be hanged three diff
ferent times. Gov. Marmaduke com.
muted his sentence to life imprison-
ment The case cost Bates county al
most Ss5,o0O IfLeabo appears in Bates
county there may be trouble At the
time Of the crime a mob would have
hanged him had it not been for the
effort Of M. A. Yoakam, a brother of
woman,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. s7.-The applica-
ton Of Louis Sulzbacher, Of Kansas
City, for appointment as associate
justice Of the supreme court Of New
Mexico has been filed at the depart
ment of justice. Ex-Congressman
Burton, of Nevada, Mo-, has been re-
garded as the leading candidate for
this place, and the candidacy Of Sulz-
bacher will likely lead to an interest
ing contest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
AN UNUSUAL PROCEEDING.


Illinois Democrats VIII Enjoin Gov. Tan
ner to Prevent Reapportionment.
CHICAGO, Nov. eff there be any
law under which they can take action,
the democratic leaders will attempt to
prevent the republican Legislature, in
special session, from making reap
portionment of the state. Just how to
proceed with anything like assurance
of success is the question they are now
endeavoring to solve. The plan now
under consideration is to enjoin Gov.
Tanner from incorporating the subject
Of apportionment in his call for a spe.
cial session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

CHICAGO, Nov. s7.-Representatives
of the leading western colleges met
here yesterday and 1t was decided to
amend the athletic rules in several
particulars. The most important ac-
tion taken was the adoption of reso.
luton calling for less brutality in foot.
ball.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

COLUMBUS, @, Nov s7,-The state.
ment was made here that of the $l5, 900
supposed to have beenp paid by Senator
Hanna to the republican state com.
mittee in the late campaign but $4,000
was his personal fauds the $4,000 be.
ing furnished by the republican ma.
tional committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
MethodIst Conrre.. Enasa

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Nov. s7.-The last
days session Of the Methodist Episco.
pal church congress, which has been
IN conference in this city for the past
week was held yesterday. The closing
sessions of the congress attracted as
large an attendance as the previous
ones
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

ST. Louis, Nov. 97.-Fifteen thou
sand employees of the Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain railway system, whose
salaries were cut from Eve to twenty
per cent in 1898 owing to the prevail
ing hard times, have been made glad
by proclamation issued by President
George J. Gould restoring wages to
their former basis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Trip to the Kloudike Costly.

hIAwArHA, Kan, Nov. ga letter
from Julius Pohl, the Brown county
man now trying to reach the Klondike
gold fields, states that he has already
spent more than $1,000 and does not
consider 1t possible for anyone to
reach the gold district at less expense
than $4,000, after bearing untold hard
ships.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

FORT ScoTT, Kan, Nov. s7.-JudVe
Simons refused to give the Kansas
City Fort Scott \ Memphis Railroad
company an injunction restraining
owners of competing lines from occu.
plying the stand at the depot allotted
by the company to certain line. The
court held that the company could not
discriminate against one public carrier
in favor OF another.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Tommy Ryan Bssts Jim RYAN.

ELMIRA, N y, Nov. 2e.-Tommy
Ryan knocked out Australian Jim
Ryan in five rounds last night. The
men were matched to fight 20 rounds
At l54 pounds Tommy had things his
own way, and the Australian was I'm.
able to land with any effect
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
River Traffic All the Year ,Rou,d

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 27.-A meeting of the
committee to formulate plans for the
establishment of steel barges between
this city and the gulf was held yester-
aay' Steps were taken which practi-
eally insures the navigation Of the
Mississippi river the year around.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Costigan Attaches snow. Plant.

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. s7.-The print,
ing plant of h, H. Snow, ex-state
printer, has been attached by W. j.
Costigan for labor bill of 80, 500.
During dwellings administration
Costigan had editorial charge of the
Topeka edition Of the Ottawa Journal
and was Shows right hand man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Isparhscher Wants One Tribal Government.

MUsKoeEE, l. T., Nov. 27.-Chief
lsparhecher has sent his message to
the Creek council in extraordinary ses-
sion at 0kmnlgee. The principal ques-
ton dealt with was, of course, the
proposition for allotment in severalty
The remedy suggested for existing
evils was the same as before the
formation Of common government
by the FIVE civilized tribes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

ST. JOSEPH, NO., Nov. GA deer
broke out Of Its pen at Krug park and
attacked Mrs R. @. Rau, wife of the
park superintendent Before help
reached her she had received injuries
which may cause death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

VINlrA, l. T., Nov s7..-John Davis,
merchant shot and killed Alex Cho.
teau at IL o'clock last night over q
game OF cards. Both are Cherokee
citizens, Davis is the man who, a few
months ago, killed John Pee on the
streets with shotgun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

CHANuTE, Kan, Nov. s7.-Ned Nv.
ers, young man about 30, committed
suicide at his fathers house, by shoot
ing himself In the head. 1t is thought
the use Of alcohol and too much novel
reading were the cause.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
TO AVOID CoURT.MARTIAL,
Lieut. O'Brlen Resigns Sooner Than Face
Serious Charges,

FORT LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, Nov. 81
First Lieutenant James O'Brien, Fifth
infantry, whose recent escapades in
Nashville, Tenn, while his regiment
was in camp at the Chickamauga ma.
tional park caused him to get into Sc.
rious trouble, has sent his resignation
to the president to avoid being tried
by general court.martial, charges hav.
ing been preferred against him. He
had brilliant future before him, but
made bad use Of his advantages
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Purely Vegetable

and one thousand dollars will be paid
for proof that 1t contains particle Of
mercury, potash, or other mineral. S.S.S.
10 sold by all druggists.
Valuable books on blood and skin dis
eases will be mailed free to all who ad-
dress Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

The annual session Of the North Cen.
trail Kansas Teachers association met
at junction City, with an attendance
OF 400 DR.. 5. P, Hensen, Of Chicago,
was one Of the speakers
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
Teach the Torah
IN Hebrew Tongue

The new rabbi of the Bush street Tenn
pie, Isadore Meyers from Montre al, made
very earnest appeal to his congregation
last night for the thorough education OF
Jewish children, both in a secular way
and in the sacred law. He wishes the m
taught Hebrew. so they can follow the
prayers and religious services in that
language and be able 10 reciate the
beauties of the ancient Jewish literature
He said in part:
THE ancient Jewish teachers considered
that a man cannot be truly religious un-
i less he had an extensive education
iucate your heart TO unders and the
true spirit OF religion. In the reign OF the
Roman Emperor Hadr;an our forefathers were
willing TO lay down their lives IN the cause OF
education. The cruel edict OF death to all who
taught the Jewish law or practiced Jewish
rites produced willing martyrs, who died re-
p+aung the Hebrew formula, 1.-The Lord our
God, the Lord is wise"
1t Is only by education that the light of Ju-
caism can be kept burning. 1t is b. clingiug
TO The teachings Of the law that our race has
been able 10 survive alter the loss OF the tenn
ple and our country and through the long
ages OF persecution Schools re more impor-
tant than temples. 1t has been said that
nlshed its ideas, its hopes aud its asnirations
The neart OF Israel is hi, Torah-the sacred
Law that has enabled him to live pure in an
age OF immortality. plead with you to send
the children after school hours to learn the
language oil the law. The Ia mud says: "He
that has the power to teach the child and does
not RODS him OF his inheritance"
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-16
"Hate the Evil,
Love the Good"

At Simpson Memorial Church last even
ing Rev. Jonn Stephens preached ser
mon from the text Hate the evil and
love the good" He said:
TTHE history of the world is largely the
histor. of hatred aud love. They are
the strongest forces that have controlled
human activities. They have directed
the boOGiest wars and they have done the
While we use these terms TO desert be the rela-
lions between individuals there is possibly
passion against evil and for good which Can
only be com pared TO mans hatred or his love
for his tellow-man.
One OF the weaknesses in the character OF
our peOpe is a lack OF abAorrence OF evil.
They see its effects and know its conse-
quences, but they have not that passionate
altipathy which would enlist ell their efforts
for its eradication. But the best character
does Eot merely consist of this negative quail
lily OF hatred OF evil, but also OF he positive
quality OF the love of the good. TINS has pCU-
duced the best men of all ages. We can love
il that we would lose our lives before we
would part with 1t.
There is good in every human soul. To save
q man means to rescue the good in him and to
develop il. That is the noblest work in which
any man has been engaged. 1t is a work in
which we can all take part. We need most the
genius OF conservation aud the direction of the
Holy Spirit. This is the work OF God among
men. For this Christ came into the world. To
tulS We are called of God. We must employ
his Instruments we must Utilize he power OF
the truth. No can take with MIN into
the other world a sweeter memory than TO
know ne has earnestly. II feebly, attempted TO
end TO add to its virtues, and therefore to its
haDuinPSs.