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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
For Sale.

A Conover Bros cabinet grand
piano, full three strings, 227 strings
in all (no piano has more strings), y
octaves, ivory keys, double agraffe
metal action; recently cleaned, tuned,
revoiced and put in prime condition
by Prof. C. A. Bailey Of Pomona, CAL,
an expert Of thirty years. experience,
now with the Kendall company, will
be sold very cheap. Inquire Of A. c.
Romig at the court house. 2ta2c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
Cattle Still Coming.

There has apparently been no let
up to the cattle influx because Of the
coming Of winter. In the past two
weeks about 1000 head have come
into this county. The large amount
of stock has raised the price Of feed.
Prairie hay sells for $5 to $3.50. A
year ago it was 50 to $S ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
He Could Not Beat Kansas.

CHAPMAN, Dec. ga few days
ago there returned young farmer
well known here, who has journeyed
more than 1000 miles in a wagon
looking for a location. He went by
rail to Alberta, British America,
three years ago and has Travelled
through Wyoming, Montana, Idaho,
Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and
Texas, finding, as he AYERS, no better
place than Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
Are Cutting Ten Inch Ice.

CHAPMAN, Dec. 2S.-Ice cutting be-
gan in earnest on Friday. Mr.. Fan
cher has contracted to put up ice for
the creameries at Belle Springs,
junction City and Chapman and has
a strong force Of men employed. Ar
mold & Scanlan and Henry Knight are
also putting up ice. 1t Is ten inches
thick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

"A Eau Claire (Wis.) correspondent
tells Of dry goods firm which advertis-
es that It's "store Is the coolest place in
town, as the trade winds are kept con-
stantly circulating from aisle to aisle,
and there is such an air Of polite atten-
lion."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

These are the days Of family reunions
More than 300 descendants Of Jacob
Huber, who, with his three brothers,
settled in Bucks county, Pa, In 1892,
met at Willow Grove in that state on
Wednesday. The name was changed TO
Hoover in 1707. A prominent member
Of the family Is Judge II. G. Hoover, Of
Hooyertpwn, Pa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

BIRD In the bush" 10 a new Wand on
American menus. A small hole is made
in the end Of a watermelon and the core
scooped out. The interior Is filled with
breasts Of chickens, leg meats Of
squads, Chinese mushrooms and
sprouts. Then the watermelon IL
sealed up and boiled for two hours.
AL the juices are retained, and when
served the melon Is plugged In the
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

A Caribou (Me.) farmer grubs stumps
by building fence around them, polk
ing some wheat under them in holes
made with crowbar, and then turning
two hungry hogs loose in the inclosure.
The hogs root for the wheat and break
up the dirt so that the stumps may be
dragged out easily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
Died Of Scarlet Fever.

May, the six year old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Reed of Hope, died
Thursday Of scarlet fever after
several weeks illness, and was buried
Christmas day in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

The United States government de.
partment Of agriculture has hospital
for the treatment Of sick plants. llr
1t investigation goes on of the diseases
which affect vegetable nature, and the
discovery Of remedies for them. An
interesting experiment has just been
made with violet plant. The plant
was put under glass bell jar and no
air was allowed to get in or out The
germs of disease found to inJure violc1
we're mixed with water and sprayed
upon the plant. Soon Its leaves broke
out in large yellow spots II would
not have caught the malady had not
its system been first injured by i'll ven
tilation. After the bell jar was re-
moved the patient rapidly recovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
Licensed to Marry.

Boyd DeHaven and Minnie Gunzle-
man, both Of Abilene.
j. Z. Lands and Katie Lenhart,
both OF Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Monday evening
ID. McHenry & Co., the busted
Salina firm, moved its Ottawa stock
to Salina between two suns.
"A. G. Eyth, the popular creamery
man Of Enterprise, shipped 5000
pounds Of butter Monday evening.
The pupils Of Mrs. Gufiin's music
class gave recital Monday after
noon at her home on North Cedar.
The dry goods firm Of D. Nc
Henry 4 Co. Of Salina failed Friday
1t was the largest store Of the kind in
the city.
"A new case was brought against
Jas. McNaspy Tuesday, charging him
with forging note for 1920. He
was bound over.
Marriage licenses: Henry Cline
and Mary Poplin Of Dillon; H, I,
Higgs Of Abilene, and Katie M.
Shultz, Woodbine.
The Salina store that distributed
bills in Abilene awhile ago offering a
free ride to patrons won't do it again.
The firm busted Friday.
--Jnst wait until tomorrow when
the school children come down town
to buy their presents and see the
clerks in the stores grow weary.
The same people who thought
Dumas wrote lies Miserables" refer
to Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Con-
quer" as "Shake spearean drama"
Miss Annie G. Engle, one Of the
county's successful teachers, has been
appointed assistant matron Of the
Indian boarding school at Las Cruces,
N. M.
j. F. Dodson has just finished the
erection Of a large COW barn on his
dairy farm west Of town. The work
was superintended by $. s. Walk
which insured good job.
Ralph Hoffman, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. B. Hoffman Of Enterprise,
will be married Saturday next at 6
p. m. at the brides parents, Baldwin,
Kas., to Miss Mabel Cutler.
John Outland, of Kansas, has
been elected captain Of Pennsylvania
University football team for the sea-
son of 1898. Outland halls from
farm between Beloit and Solomon
Rapids.
Miss Miriam A. Palmer had a
pleasant Christmas entertainment
Saturday night at her school, district
50. There was a crowded house and
many compliments were extended re-
garding the program.
Manchester News: Rabbits seem
to be more numerous than for several
years and they are being slain by
hundreds. Frank Edwards has so far
this winter killed 156-sixty-fve
jacks and ninety-one cotton-tails.
Miss Anna G. Engle, who has
been appointed assistant matron Of
the Indian school at Las Cruces, N.
NJ, will receive salary Of $500. She
will be 10 miles from the railroad
and make the trip in an open wagon
"A man has been discovered in
the vicinity Of Solomon who has lived
twenty years in his present location
and never taken a local paper until
last week. 1t is not known exactly
how the moss was rubbed off his
back.
The pupils Of Mt. St. Joseph
college gave "She Stoops to Conquer"
before an invited audience Wednes.
day evening and acquitted themselves
with much credit. Some Of their
work was almost equal to that Of
professionals.
The list OF Christmas accidents is
not so large the year as usual though
there come few reports Of fatalities,
fires and other troubles started at en-
tertainments. The people Of this
world will never get entirely used to
the doings Of the day.
Shawnee county has invested in
some blOodhounds. II they are not
worth more than those which the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Solo. ........... LullaDy
Recitation. n............."C "Christmas Pennies"
Recitation. .,........................
Experience of Christmas Stocking"
SOng....... neutrality-suspicious.. Hushauy
Exercise. .........." 1.-THE Christmas Tree"
Solo. Dear Bethlehem"
Song .........." Counting the Days"
Recitation. ,"Chrlstmas Roses
Solo. II Sought and Found Hin"
Song g........................ "Sing foR JOY"
AT THE BAPTIST.
The Baptist Sunday school had
its Christmas exercises on Fri
day evening. There was brief
program consisting chiefly of songs
and recitations by primary depart
ment, after which gifts were dis
tributed and a social time enjoyed.
AT THE CHRISTIAN.
A Christmas tree entertained the
Christian Sunday school Friday
evening. A cantata, waiting for
Santa Claus" was gwen by men,
bers Of the school and presents dis
tributed among the children.
At THE EVANCEJICAT
The Evangelical Sunday school was
entertained with exercises Christ
mas eve. There was lighthouse
from which presents we're taken and a
program of music. recitations, etc.
AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
There were services at st. Johns
church Christmas morning A cele-
bration of the Holy Eucharist at $780,
Morning prayer and sermon with full
musical service at II a. m. Sermon
subject, "And the Word was Made
Flesh and Dwelt Amongst U.s."
On Sunday: Morning prayer and
sermon at II a. m. As Sunday was
the feast of st. Stephen the Martyr,
the services and sermon were in
keeping with the day, Sermon sub
ject, "St. Stephen, the Martyr" The
choir for the Christmas services was
Miss Julia McInerney soprano,
Mrs. F. B. Glimpse alto, M. H. Malott
tenor, R. D. johnson bass, Mrs. Paul
Hurd organist. The choir was as
sisted by Mrs. H. j. Hodge.
ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services Christmas day were as
follows: First and only mass at 1880
a. m. with the following program;
Introductory, Adeste Fidelis, Kyrie,
Credo, offertory Qeageal's),
Sanctus, Rosary, Benedictus (Peters),
Agnus Del Ieageal's). Choir; Miss
Julia McInerney soprano. Miss Maggie
Prendergast contralto, G. P. Pleiser
tenor, W. McInerney bass.
AT THE REFORMED.
The Reformed church exercises we. 0
held Saturday evening. A Christ
mas tree was loaded with presents
Tor the children. There was
of music and ,recitations and
an address by Rev. A. S. Dechant.
The hotels had large number Of
quests and the menus were elaborate
Ind appetizing. The stores closed at
noon or before and a holiday calm
marked the remainder Of the day. A
lance entertained the young people
n the evening.
The Salvation Army had free din.
Ter and fed 80 boys, l6 girls, 7 men,
"A women; sent l3 baskets to homes,
rave away 81 pieces Of clothing, 5
pairs children's shoes, 2 pair rubbers,
hats. Capt and Mrs. Roshon wish
% extend thanks to all who assisted
Al l.. Il |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Fine compilations, according to a re-
cent sensational announcement, can be
made by an application of the x ray
Prof. Elihu Thomson, the electrician,
says this is not true, and that to pre-.
vent serious physical injury the ray
must be used at some distance from
the body. with an exposure Of not more
than from Is to 30 minutes. Not long
ago be tested the power OF the ray on
his little finger, held close to the tube
for 10 minutes. Redness and irritation
quickly followed, the nail fell off later,
and the flesh looked like 1t had been
scalded. The scar still remains, at the
end Of eight weeks. Enough is known
OF the ray to warrant the rule that 1t
shall be handled only by the expert
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

The warmest place on earth is actu-
ally town, and not merely locality.
1t lies in San Diego county's desert
side, about rs miles due west Of Yuma,
and the name Of It's post Office is Nam
moth Tank. This information has
been dug up through the posting Of
newspaper at San Francisco addressed
TO "Hanh Yohnsen, Warmest Place on
Earth" 1t was sent in turn to Sacra-
mento, Fresno and Bakersfield. Then
the marking continues: "Try Yuma"
But Yuma sent 1t to Tucson. II Wis
tied Nogales. AT Phoenix 1t was hung
up as humorous exhibit. There some
desert prospectors saw it, and they
proceeded to enlarge the postmaster's
geographical and social understanding,
for Hank Yomsen is not yoke" but
prominent citizen OF the Warmest
Place on Earth, Cal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
AT THE BAPTIST.

The Baptist Sunday school had
its Christmas exercises on Fri
day evening. There was a brief
program consisting chiefly Of songs
and recitations by primary depart
ment, after which gifts were dis
tributed and a social time enjoyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
Offertory solo-"Holy Night" ...... .Gastaldon
Miss McInerney.
Anthem" GLORY to God" .............P Perkins
Choir
AT THE METHODIST.

The Methodist Sunday school had
its exercises Friday evening and pre-
sented a most interesting program as
follows, with the addition Of gifts for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

The Salvation Army had free din.
ner and fed 80 boys, l6 girls, 7 men,
IA women; sent l3 baskets to homes,
gave away 81 pieces Of clothing, 5
pairs children's shoes, 2 pair rubbers,
5 hats. Capt. and Mrs. Roshon wish
to extend thanks to all who assisted
in this charity.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Just Think
Of it!

Fancy registering at n pleas
ant litrle hotel in Minneapolis oI
st. Paul in the evening, spending
the evening in a cOzy little smok-
ing-rOom. with the best in the
Land at your disposal, going to
bed in a daintily furnished room
OF your own, breakfasting in
clegancy, and stepping outside
to find yourself in Chicago.
That is what you do on the
"NOrth-- Western Limited. -
Buffet cars, dining cars and COM
partment cars are in common
use, but never have they been
combined with such elegance and
such regard for the comfort Of
the traveller, III this western
country.
Your Home Agent will sell you
tickets via this first-class line and
an illustrated folder and further
Information will be furnished
you, with pleasure, on .applica-
ton to II. w. Teasdale, General
Passenger Agent, st. Paul, Mimi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
\ NO CAUSE FOR ALARM,

Independent Telephone Companies bs-
lisve They WIN Yet Win Ont. 4
MADISON, Wis, May.l2. Hon. II. =.
Spooner, president Of the STANDARD
Telephone company, one of the largest
independent telephone companies IN
the country, was interviewed on the
decision of tho United States supreme
court in the Berllner telephone patent
case. Mr.. Spooner sa'd5:@
my information is that tho decision
simply acqults the Bell company and
the patent Office of fraud and coiluslon
in the issuance of the Beriiner patent.
The merits of the patents are not in.
volved. Advlces from independent
exchanges all over the country show
them anxious to try conclusions with
the Bell company. Similar patent
have expired in foreign countries, and
following the decisions of the United
States supreme court in other cases,
the Berliner patent will finally be de-
clared void. There is no cause for
alarm to the users of independent tele'
DhOnes.o
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14


turned states evidence broke open thu
door and shot him dead in the presence o.
| his wife. In the scuff]e she pulled the mask
off one Of the men and identified him. She
swore this in the most positive manner
before the grand jury, but they failed tt
return true bill. =.
up to this time there had never beer
but one true bill returned against q mem
Der of tho gang, but at the last November
term of the court four were found. Against
two of these there were only two witnesses
William Whaley and wife. A short time
after the door of their house was broken
open by two men with double barreled
shotguns. The poor victims knew what
was coming and got out of bed, begging
pitcously for their lives to be spared.
"They promised to leave the county OF
to do anything their captors might dictate
If they would only grant them their lives.
Mrs. Whaley had 3-months-old baby in
her arms, but she was given only time to
give her baby to her sister, who was in
bed in the same room. AS she turned her
head was blown nearly off by the discharge
Of both barrels of a shotgun. Her hus-
bands brains were scattered over the floor
almost at the same instant in similar
manner.
"Another crime committed by these
flends was the whipping to death of a lewd
woman named Breeder. They cut her
literally to shreds with a buggy whip, and
she died about week later, after suffering
great agony from her wounds.
"Bruce Lewellen was a member of the
White Cap organization. One day his moth
er got notice that the band was coming to
whip her. Lewellen rebelled at this and
went to get the assistance of some citizens
in protecting his mother. The next day
he was found dead on the road, filed with
buokshot.
"One night the gang went to the home
of Thomas Gibson, a we'll known citizen
Of the county, and, after battering open
the door, announced their intention Of
whipping his daughter. Gibson resisted
with chair, the only weapon he had. A
shotgun was put to his breast and both
barrels discharged, tearing hole that you
could put your fist In. !:
Zone night the band went to the home
Of old man Aaron McGill and unmerciful-
" whipped his daughters and his son-in-
law. The next day the old man met one
Of the gang and gave him a sound thrash
ing. On the evening Of the same day he
and his son in law were wayJaid and shot
from ambush. The old man was killed
outright and the son-in-law was SO badly
wounded that he is crippled for life
"Dr. J. A. Henderson was killed In his
own house, being shot through the win
dow while seated beside his wife and two
children.
II could tell you Of other horrors trace
able to the White Caps; those have men,
toned, however, are among the worst and
most horrible, and all have been commit
ted within the last two years"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Hot Springs, Va.
Via "Bi6 -Four" and &c. 4 O." Routes

Project Fall Climate. $500 Feet Ele-
yation. Magnificent Mountain Sur
roundings. Most Curative Baths
Known.
From Chicago, st. Louis. Peoria
and ali points tributary, Indianapo-
is, Benton Harbor, Detroit, Toledo,
Sanduskv, Springfield. Dayton and
intermediate points, the "Big Four
Route" have through vestibuled
trains daily to Cincinnati. magnifi-
Gently equipped with Buffet Parlor
Cars, Dining Cars and Wagner Sleep
ing Cars. Direct connection made in
Central Union Station. Cincinnati.
with the beautiful trains OF the Ches-
apeake & Ohio Railway, without
transfer across the city. Write any
agent big Four" orfull particulars.
or address D. B. Martin. General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, or E. o.
Mccormick. Passenger Traffic Agent
big Four Route" Cincinnati, O.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Send y GunhOat to Alaska.

WASHINGTON. May 10. The cabinet
meeting lasted an hour and a half, but
the announcement was made at its
conclusion that nothing Of importance
had been considered. 1t was decided,
among other things, to send one of the
new gunboats now bui.d Oh the
Pacific coast to Sitka, All; j imme.
diately upon its completion. sat July
l. The great activity i'll AlasAa grow
ing out of the gold discoveries has
made the president and cabinet deem
this step advisable for the safeguarding
of American interests.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
ON THE DIAMOND.
Western League.

Western League.
hi. At Columbus, 5; Indianapolis, l.
At Milwaukee, 8; Kansas City, 8.
At Grand Rapids, 10; Eotroit,7.
Position of Clubs-St. Paul .S12, Col
ambus 1888, indianapolis 900, Minneapo
lis All, Milwaukee All, Detroit .43S
Kansas City 49, Grand Rapids $50.
National league.
At Chicago, 5; Cincinnati, &
At Cleveland, .; Brooklyn, 0.
At Washington, 3; Baltimore, g.
At Pittsburg, O.; Boston, 2.
Position of Ciubs-Baltimore 800,
Pittsburg .692, Louisville .692, Philadel-
phia 800, Cincinnati 600. Cleveland .533,
New York 500, Boston .l39, Brooklyn :333,
Washington .3OS St. Louis 1856, Chicago
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
TENNESSEE WRITE GAry.

4 Band Of Outlaws Terrorixes Count
The Authorities Powerless.
Few persons perhaps who noticed the
bill recently passed by the Tennessee leg
islaturo for the suppression of White Caps
in Sewer county have even faint idea of
the causes that led up to the introduction
and passage Of such a measure.
About six years ago a small band OF dis
guised men began the whitecapping depre-
dations by at long intervals beating I'M
mercifully tho women of loose character
For time no attention was paid to these
outrages by the people or the authorities.
Elnboldcrcd by this, the perpetrators be-
came more frequent In their deeds Of VIC
lcnce, and every woman in the county of
suspicious character felt tho cruel cut of
the whip. A feeble attempt was made at
last to suppress the outlaws, but twas
unsuccessful. The band grew holder and
holder, and soon their depredations took
another turn, adding robbery to their
deeds Of violence. Under cover of darkness
and in deep disguise they began to visit
tho homes Of peaceful citizens, by threats
and torture extorting from them money
and vallables. %f
Deputy Sheriff Il. H. Davis of Sewer
county, who Is one of the most active lead
ers In trying to bring the members Of this
fiendish band to Justice, recently made the
following statement to the Nashville
Amcrican:
"Sincc havo been deputy sheriff of
the county I have arrested 2S Of these
White Cappers, four of them twice. Out Of
all the men who have been arrested in
connection with the 10 murders commit
ted within the past two years, only one
has been sentenced. His name is Avery
Cogdell, and he was sent to the peniten-
tiary for two years, when he should have
been in all Justice, sent there for life
"A bout tho time I became deputy
sheriff. ono night number of shots were
heard fired near Henderson Springs. No
one dared 60 to tho scene until the next
morning, when one citizen and two white
caps were found dead on the ground. The
law abiding citizens of the county had
heard of a depreciation about to be COM
mitted by the White Caps, and a number
Of them went out to intercept them. They
encountered, with the above result. "
"But these murders were only starters
Shortly after this IL White Caps were ar
rested, two of whom turned states evil
dcnce, but in tho face of the strongest evil
dence the grand jury failed to return a
true bill. The organiza ton has become so
powerful that members get on the grand
juries and refuse to sign true bills against
their comrades in crime. When one of the
gang is arrested, he invariably valves ex-
amina ton before q magistrate in order, to
get his case before a jury. No less than
four justices of the peace and three consta-
bles Of the county belong to che band. 10,
"Well, after these 10 men had been re-
leased from custody one night they went
to the home of one of the men who had
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
MINOR ITEMS OF INTEREST

Albion w. Tourgee has been appoint.
ed consul at Bordeaux.
Judge Day Of Ohio, has qualified and
assumed his Office as assistant secretary
of state.
The 18th supreme council, Catholic
knights OF America, is in session at
Mobile, Ala.
The town Of Windishmatrel, Switz.
erland, well known tourist resort,
has been desti 1'ed by fire.
1t is stated tho Chicago, Great West.
ern will extend it's Hampton line via
BOWS and Webster City to Sioux City.
The annual meeting of the supreme
council OF the American Protective
association is III session ii Washington.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-05-14
Pig. Does Some Banking.

A peasant named Galibert, living in the
neig hborhood of Milan, recently bought a
pig. A few days ago he killed the animal
and found in its stomach a small metal
matchbox containing two bank notes Of
the value Of $3.50 each. The honest bump
kin at once took them to the mayor in
order that they might be returned to their
owner II he could be found.