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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Another Person Interested.

In connection with the recent de-
cision in the Niles case an &C.
count of which was given in
the REFLECTOR at the time,
the News says: What make the case
of more than usual interest to Abb
lene is the fact that the wife Of young
Mr.. Niles lives in Abilene and she
watched the outcome with a great
deal Of solicitude. She and young
Niles have not lived together for
some years, and inasmuch as there
has been no divorce she was entitled
to wife's portion Of the estate il the
case had been won.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
PUBLIC SALE.

will offer at public sale at my residence
In sherman t0wnshlp3h miles east and miles
south Of Industry, on Wednesday, February
"A, 1897, commencing nj 10 IA. m. sharp the fol-
lowing property t0-wlt: 10 head OF horses,
From TO years old; Eight Mllch Cows all
coming fresh in the Spring, 2 lIelfcrs and 2
yearlng Steers; Twelve brood Sows, ~ Pigs 4
weeks old, 80 shoats Weighing from 100 TO
l2b pounds; One Wagon 2Cultlvat0rs, Blue
Valley Feed Grinder Corn Planter and
Checkrower, lever Harrow, l6-inch walking
Pl0w, 3 sets worhIIarness, 2 Saddles,
800 bushels Of Seed Oats,
100 bushels Of Sorghum Seed,
400 bushels Of Corn on Cob,
And about 200 Chickens.
Cooking Stove, extension Table and many
other articles too numerous TO mention,
Terms: A sums Of Il and under cash All
sums over " credit Of 10 months will be
given on notes with approved security with
out interest II paid when due, II not paid
when due 10 per cent interest will be charged
from date Of sale; 8per cent of for cash. Free
lunch at noon Bring. your TIN cups along.
J, r. VAN WORST,
j. n. BURTON, Auctloneer
X. NJ WHITE Clerk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Swanson Case Dismissed.

The Swanson family trouble was
given an airing in police court Sat.
uriay. Mrs. Swanson alleged an
endeavored to prove that she had been
abused by her husband. In the opin.
ion Of the police judge the charge
was not sustained and the case dis
missed. Mr.. Swanson testified that
he only defended himself from his
wife's onslaughs. The city was re-
presented by G. E. Rugh and Mr..
Swanson by S. S. Smith.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Your Boy Won't Live a Month.

So Mr. Gilman Brown, of "a Mill st.
South Gardner, Mass, was told by
the doctors, His son had lung trouble
trouble, following typhoid malaria,
and he spent three hundred and sew
enty-lve dollars with doctors, who
finally gave him up, saying: "Your
boy won't live month" He tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery and few
bottles restored him to health and
enabled him to 60 to work perfectly
well man. He says he owes his pres
ent good health to use Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and knows it to be
the best in the world for lung trouble.
Trial bottles free at j. M. Gleissner's
drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Wishes Him Success for One Term.

Herington Times; County Super
intendent Humbargar was in Herring
ton last Saturday attending the
teachers institute. We learn that he
is making good impression upon
the minds of the people he is doing
business with and that he is starting
out in a good way to improve the
educational interests of the county as
rapidly as any of his predecessors.
We are glad to know this for we GER
tainly wish the superintendent much
success during the term for which he
has been elected
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Happily Married.

Last evening at the residence Of the
officiating minister, Rev. Benjamin
Forney, occurred the marriage of W.
M. Brown Of Abilene and Miss Myrtle
Troweill OF New Chillicothe. The
bride is one of the county's success
full ex-teachers and her many friends
will wish her much happiness in her
new relation. Mr.. Brown is an esti-
mable young man and is employed at
the river mill of Jacob Brown, where
the young married couple will begin
housekeeping.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Death Of Henry Sprung.

At 1850 Friday evening the spirit Of
Henry Sprung took its departure from
its earthly tabernacle. Mr.. Sprung
has been in poor health for a long
time, suffering severely from asthma,
and joyiully obeyed the call Of the
reaper. He was an old resident Of
the county and enjoyed the friendship
and confidence Of his neighbors. He
leaves three children to mourn his
departure, Mrs. Geo. Cowperthwaile
of Silver Lake, Minnie and Henry, Jr.,
the last two being with their father
at the time Of his death. He was
aged "a years.
The funeral services were held Sun
day at 2 p. m. at the house on
South Fourth street, Rev. DR.. Hath
cox otiiciated. Interment In Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Case No. 400.

1t had began to look as though nc
new Ehrsam suit would be begun this
month hut the record is saved. Mrs.
Lottie A. Case Friday began an action
in the district court to vacate the
order of Justice Quinn, directing that
execution be issued against her prop
erty to satisfy debt of the j. B. Ehr-
sam Machine company. One of the
creditors had levied upon her personal
property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Belong to the Phi Beta Kappa.

At the election of the members of
the senior class at the State Univers-
ity yesterday to the honorary society,
Phi Beta Kappa, two Dickinson coun-
ty students were among the - who
were chosen. They were Miss May
Cook, daughter of s. G. Cook of Her
ington and Christian A. Rohrer, son
of C. Rohrer of Dillon. This is one Of
the greatest honors that comes to
student in his college career and Dick
inson is proud to have two such
bright students so highly favored.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Seems to Be on Flenner.

Later developments in the Speer
episode as detailed in these columns
yesterday reveal the fact that the
lotion used by Mr.. Speer on his
whiskers was really pomade. 1t
seems that S. A. Flenner went for a
bottle Of white liquid paste but by
mistake was given a bottle Of the
best imported pomade. Jim has the
laugh on the boys, after all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Miss Marlin Gets II.

The commissioners of Saline
county appointed Miss Mabel Mar
lin county superintendent. the
office being vacant through the recent
death of her brother, Jay Marlin.
Miss Marlin is only "a years old but
said to be well qualified for the posi-
ton. There were two other appli-
cants for the position, l.. A. Davis
W. H. Stewart.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Expects to Do It ANYWAY.

A request has been made by the
"Sons of the American Revolution"
through the state superintendent
that the schools observe Washington's
birthday anniversary with appropri-
ate exercises. Dickinson county
schools have been making arrange
ments to observe the day for the past
six weeks. Dickinson don't have to
be told what to do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Taken to Kansas City.

VIM. Zook was taken to Kansas
City Friday by his mother, where be
will undergo an operation. A sub
scription paper for this purpose has
been in circulation and enough money
received to defray the expenses. His
mother is q widow and has great
hopes for the restoration Of her sons
health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18

RENO, New, Feb. l2.-There was 6
big crowd at the depot to meet Jim
Corbett when he passed through on his
way to San Francisco. Gov. Sadler, OF
Nevada, was among those who came
down from Carson TO take peep at
the worlds champion. just as soon as
the train stopped the governor clam
bered aboard and was introduced tc
Corbett
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
functions New Editor.

D. P. Bishop stopped in the city to-
day on his way to junction City to
assume control of the Tribune, which
he recently purchased. Mr.. Bishop
is an old Salina boy. He worked on
Rohrer's morning Gazette in Abilene's
pa)my days. He will put new life
into the old Tribune and make his
rivals know he is in the field. He was
accompanied by Ed X. Watts who will
have charge Of the local department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
A Household Necessity.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the
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
box Of G. G. G. to-day; 10, rs, 30
cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure
by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
How to Cure All Skin Diseases.

Simplyapply "SwAYNE's OINTMENT
No internal medicine required
Cures letter, eczema, itch, all erup
tons onthe face, hands, nose, etc.
leaving the skin clear, white and
healthy. Its great healing and cur
alive powers are possessed by no
other remedy. Ask your druggist
for swAYSE's OINTMENT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
WILL PROBE FOR FRAUD.


Crookedness In the Management Of Iowa
Institutions TO BE Investigated.
DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. ll.--Attempts
10 smother the investigation Of state
institutions, proposed by Senator Car
ney, failed yesterday in the senate by
a vote Of q to 23. The opposition then
tried to have the scope enlarged, and
report made to the next legislature,
but IL was voted down and the resolu-
ton will be passed to-day. Several
sensational charges were limited at in
the debate 1t is said trustees Of the
various state institutions get mileage
allowances by way Of Chicago TO at
tend the meeting Of boards in Iowa.
The house investigating committee on
state officers began last evening. The
house yesterday voted TO make stock
holders Of private corr orations liable
for corporate debts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Buried the Ratchet.

The feud has been settled. jim
Speer and the City mills are at peace.
Saturday with solemn and i'm.
pressive ceremonies the Ratchet was
buried-and the only trouble now is
that the implement buried belonged
to Aaron Allison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Another Snow Fall.

This is a great year for snow, the
fall last night being about four
inches, defending without drifting
and covering the earth with unvary-
ing Partially. The storm extended
for quite q distance in all directions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Was a Fine Edition.

The advertising edition that the RE-
FLECToR sent out last week was
credit to the office. Apaper was sent
to every family in the county and the
merchants advertised literally. :
News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Nearly One Thousand Ladies

are now selling those elegant Toilet
preparations put up by the Partisan
Toilet Co. of Chicago. Agents want
ed all over the United States Write
for full directions to 1920 Michigan
St. lnclose stamp for reply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Death in Cheever.

Mrs. Rachel Sanford died Friday
in Cheever Of paralytic stroke. She
was aged 70 years. Funeral services
were held today at the Cheever
church, Rev. Geo. Mckay officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Bought q Home.

Albert Lenze has purchased the
Fry property on East Third street,
and will occupy it as a family resi-
dence. The consideration was $3.50.
Mr.. Lenze and wife will have a cozy
home place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18

Miltonyale, Kas. Feb. /, 1897. u
have had stomach trouble for fifteen
years. My sister had taken Hoods
Sarsaparilla and she advised me to
try it. did so and | am now able
to be on my feet most of the time and
can do some work" Mrs. Ella G.
Hewes. Hoods Pills cure all liver
ills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18

Wanted Agents, to sell in all parts
OF the United States, Toilet Articles
Of the highest grade. For farther
particulars address
Partisan Toilet Co,
1920 Michigan Street, Chicago, Ill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18

CLINTON. la, Feb. ll.-After ten days
the trial Of Chris Eckerlebe for the
murder Of Nina Kiel reached its close
yesterday The jury returned ver-
dict Of guilty and fixed the penalty at
death. The accused heard the verdict
stolidly, showing no emotion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund the money
II it fails TO cure. 25c. l29-7m
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18

CAscARErs stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
or grippe. l0c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18

WHEN bilious or costive, eat Cas-
caret, candy cathartic, cure guaran-
teed, 10c. Csc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Goals Goals
John. Daniel Clubs Resolution.

The John Daniel Club met at their
headquarters on Friday night. Mr.. s.
Stern presided, and the attendance was
unusually large.
Messrs, S. Stern, r. w. Stevenson, and
j. NJ. Taylor were constituted a commit
tee TO go before the Council at it's spe-
cial meeting, to be held for the conside-
ration Of the changes in the charter ar-
fectiDg commissioners, and present the
following resolution, unanimously adopt
ed: st.
lie 1t resolved, That we condemn any
action by the Council Of the city Of Rich
mond that tends to interfere with these
departments, that have in charge our
lives and property, inasmuch as the
Council Of the city OF Richmond can i'm
peach any member for neglect and can
refuse 10 elect at the expiration of their
term any member, which We think is
sufficient without radically discriminating
against these particular bodies. that have
brought their departments to such high
efficiency; and be it further
Resolved. That q committee OF three
be appointed 10 wait on the body and ex-
press our dIsapprobation OF the scheme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
ns :. Broad Street, MEYER SYCLE, Next s.,,., F,.

always been to build vessels to Withstand
the pressure OF ice, and he asked whether
Nansen's vessel had solved the problem.
In the second place, he said that hansen,
in his book, had had the courage to adj
vert to Greely's criticism Of him for de-
sorting his ship and pushing on towards
the pole, his own opinion was that 1t was
a very courageous act, and he asked Com
modore Melville to express his Views II
he would not be embarrassed thereby.
Commodore Melville replied that he did
not care how a boat was built; If IL was
not crushed to-day II would be to-mor-
row or the next day. Regarding Greely's
criticism Of Nansen's conduct in desert
ing his ship he said Greedy was no doubt
correct. from a military point of view,
but Nansen regarded the situation merely
as a scientist and his march towards the
north was the most heroic on record. Re-
plying TO a question put by Mr.. Gaines,
Mr.. Melville stated that the lowest OBJ
served temperature during their expedi-
ton was ~ $40 degrees below zero.
The evening was passed very pleasantly,
and the smoker" broke up just before
midnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Adelaide Burghelmer is visiting
friends in Baltimore. Md.
Mrs. w. ]. Johnson has gone to Wash
ington and New York on a visit.
Mrs. Alexander Holiday, OF Powhatan
is visiting Mrs. Edward Sterling Rose.
lilo Grove avenue
Miss Teresa Mullholand, OF Baltimore
Nd, Is on visit to Miss Alice Murphy,
Of West Grace street.
There will be target-shooting for tur-
keys at the Exposition-Grounds next
Thursday at IL o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. J. ID. Hopkins (nee Matte
Barnes) are visiting Mr.. r. L. Barnes and
family, Of 1913 Floyd avenue.
Miss Gertrude Perkins, of Paramount,
has returned after spending a delightful
visit of a month duration in Baltimore.
Intelligence has been received OF the
safe arrival in Costa Rica OF MT. III. T.
ingalls, and wife nee Miss Lily A. Wood.)
Rev. DR.. William f. Hatcher is ex-
pected to return this morning from
Toledo, o., where he has been holding a
great revival.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Platt have returned
from their bridal tour, and are at home
TO their friends to-day at No. 100 south
Morris street.
The Ministerial Union will meet to-
morrow at noon, when an address will
be delivered by Bishop c. C. Penick upon
prison Reform"
Mrs. Sallie Sutton Maxwell. OF Max
wellton. on the James, is now on a visit
TO friends and relatives in the city, en-
route to her old home, in King and Queen
county, where she expects to spend the
winter.
This evening Rev. s. c. Hatcher, pastor
of Denny-Street Methodist church, will
deliver q sermon before Patrick Henry
Council. Jr. o. U. A. NJ. The service will
be held at the church, and all similar or
CARNATIONS are invited.
Mrs. NJ r. Bowles has Issued invita-
lions TO the marriage Of her daughter,
Miss Emma G.. Bowles. to Mr.. Charles
j. Brown, Wednesday evening, December
18th, at SIS o'clock, at Walnut-Groye
church, Hanover county.
regular meeting OF the School Board
Of Fairfield District was held yesterday
at the courthouse, and the salaries OF
the teachers for the past month ordered
TO be paid. Superintendent j. II. RUSSELL
reported the schools OF the county in
good condition.
The ladies OF st. James Methodist
church will hold an art exhibition at
27l2 east Broad street next Tuesday from
3 TO and to 10 o'clock y. NJ A number
OF noted pictures are I'm the collection. A
Klondike entertainment will be among
other attractions.
Mr. John Maher died Friday morning
at O'clock at the Little Sisters OF the
Poor, in the 9th year OF his age. The
funeral took place yesterday morning at
10 o'clock from the chapel of the Little
and the interment was in Mt.
Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. NJ. c. McChesney and Miss Fannie
MChesney, Of Stanton. arrived in the
city yesterday evening after a delightful
sojourn of several weeks In New York
and other northern cities, and are visit
ing Mrs. +. Walter Cone at No. 935 west
Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Catholic Church Notes,

The missionary priest will preach at
st. Mary's church at high mass to-day.
All the societies OF the parish will at
tend.
The Immaculate Conception Sodanty
will celebrate the golden Jubilee to-day
at st. Patricks church.
Miss Sarah Quinn, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. James Quinn. OF this city, entered
the novitiate Of Benedictine Nuns Con-
vent on Fourth street, on the beautiful
feast OF the Immaculate Conception.
The mission. IN charge OF the Rev.
Father Gregory, o. p, is now In progress
at st. Mary's church, and is a most sue
cessful one. Morning. evening, and might.
the missionary holds strongly the atten-
ton OF the congregations. that tax tbs
seating and standing capacity OF thu
church TO It's utmost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Death of n Young Man,

Mr.. Henry T. Rutledge. well-kuown
young man OF this city, died Friday
morning at o'clock at his residence,
No. 5l6 south Laurel street. Mr.. Rutledge
had been Ill only week. and his death
announcement comes in the nature of a
severe shock to his friends. He came
to Richmond about six years ago from
Dinwiddie county, and for some time past
has been a faithful employee OF the
Tredegar-W He was unmarried, and
In his 9th year.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at 3 o'clock from Pine-Street Bap-
list church. He was a member OF Mon
roe Grove. No. /. United Ancient Order
of Druids, and the burial will be con-
Quoted with Druidal honors. The mem
bers OF Monroe Grove will attend the SER
vice in a body. and the sister groves Of
Richmond and Manchester are invited to
be at Monroe Druid Hall and accompany
them. The lnterment will be in River
view Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
Aspirants for Omce-virginians n,
the CapIfaI.


WASHINGTON, December u.-(Special)
Ransom Durham has been commissioned
a fourth-class postmaster at -Four oaks,
N. Ca money-order Office.
Judge Il. NJ. Anderson, OF Wise, who Is
n candidate for the United States attor-
neyship Of the Western District of Vir-
ginia, is in the city; as is also Dave Bal
ley, OF Washington county. anpther aspi-
rant for the same Office They are stop
ping at the Hotel Johnson, which is the
headqu2 tiers OF the Virginia Republicans
in this dty.
Judge waddill left for Richmond yes
ter>-ay evening; Colonel Brady went TO
Petersburg the day previous; Colonel Ag
new retreated across the river to Alex
andria; Mr.. S. Brown Allen departed FOR
Staunton; General James A. Walker is
here at his post, where duty calls, ana
the eyer-faithful Morgan Treat, Esq. or
West Point, who is slated for the United
States marshalship Of the Eastern Dis
trict, remains on the ground-on guard.
II is given out that no agreement has
been reached as 20 Marshal or United
States Attorney for the Western District
OF Virginia, and It must be recoliected
that A. ]. Montague. Esq, will be Attor-
ney-General of Virginia on the LIST or
January.
Mr.. Walter 3. Tyler of Fredericksburg,
who was so badly beaten by Hon. w. A.
Jones Tor the House OF Representatives
In the First District is in the city. stop
ping at the Hotel Johnson.
National Committeeman George r..
Bowdcn left by last evenings steamer for
Norfolk, having referred large batch OF
fourth-class postmasterships, and Incl
dentally taken a hand In the informal
meetings Of the Machine Committee this
week.
II. l.. Rollins. Coeburn. Va: s. G. Profit,
Floyd. Va; w. w. Bond, Niclzelsyilie. Va;
3. G. Anderson. Wise. Va; j. +. Borden,
Toms Brook, We. and w. W. Coobs. Car
lands Va. are at the Hotel Johnson. A
number Of these gentlemen are support
ers Of Judge Anderson for the district at
torneyship. and Mr.. Cobbs Is an appii-
cant for consnIship, and is endorsed by
John II. Brown the defeated candidate
Tor Congress In the Fifth District who is
eontesting the seat OF Representative
Swanson
is authoritatively stated that Mr.. M.
~ Caldwell, OF Wytheville. Va, the SON.
'"-lAw OF General James a Walker viii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Mr.. KIlnIs's Reception.

On last Friday evening a delightful re-
ception was given by Mr. and Mrs. w. Il.
Klink. in honor Of their nephew, Mr..
Bertram Bunker, Of Detroit. Mich. The
evening was pleasantly spent In games
and other amusements. Misses Leila
Miller and Matte Pegram recited In ex-
cellent style. Among those present
were Misses Anna and jamie Coleman,
Bessie and Mamie Cumbea, Matte Pc
gram. Juliette Woody, Meta Brogdon.
Maud Carpenter. George Taylor, Leila
Miller, and Messrs. Lewis Miller William
Traylor and Hon. William Miller and
Bertram Bunker, of Detroit, Mich. Misses
Mamie Cumbea and jamie Coleman were
presented with beautiful prizes. The
guests left about ll:3o, after having spent
a most pleasant evening.