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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
Nance Itens.

Fine weather made a FIRE unneces'
sary Chris tmSs afternoon.
High Peak was the scene OF a
pleasant dinner the 25th.
Mr. and Mrs Richard and Mr. and
Mrs L Cook entertained friends in
true Xmas style.
Mr. Monk is in Illinois in response
to the sad message OF bis mothers
death. Three weeks more OF life,
would have made her 81 years Of age.
Judging from the movement Of
corn toward Mr. J + Hester his busy
season did not close with the compile
ton of the new barn.
BY the most strenuous efforts the
new church was in readiness for the
tree exercises the 25th evening. Com.
modious flor the country as it is,
some were obliged to stand Ssnta's
office was usurped by trio OF young
men who deftly transferred the tall
trees precious fruit to several bright
little lassies to deliver to eager and
expectRnt recipients. And the old
old "Christmas comes but once q
year" was just as appropriate as ever
The evenings pleasure was but a
happy prelude to the subdued thank.
fulness Of hearts as they gathered
there the following morning for Sun
day school and church services for
the first time Happy and auspiclous
occasion Could more fitting time
have been enjoyed than the Commem-
Grafton of the grandest event ever
chronicled? Sabbath evening brought
the league meeting which was EN-.
phasizsd by three additions, two Of
whom were young men. 30 goes the
good work on. The debt owed Lone
Tree school boards, and the great
good will of the community as shown
by continued generous assistance, can
only be repaid by passing the kind
ness on" to our sister class, Accep-
lance of privileges and hospitality
earnestly desired. While thanks are
due so many we must mention MI
and Mrs Gooder as being largely in
strumentaI in the success of moving
and preparing the house for occu-
pancy. "%~
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
LuctOr.

This last wintry snap has delayed
the corn pickers who expected to get
their crop out before Christmas.
X. Schemper was at the county
seat last Friday on business.
John Ponstyn who has suffered
with consumption for years, feels that
the end is drawing near Sure signs
indicate that his time Is limited to a
few days.
Messrs. Van Leeuwin and Steegen
Of Dispatch, Kansas, are visiting
friends near this town.
We learn that DR. Nelson of Phil
lipsburg and DR. Hoffman Of Orleans,
have been called to the bedside OF
DR.. Holterman, The latter was at
tackled by inflammation Of the intestinee
and the case was a serious one. We
are very anxious to- see DR. Holterman
recover and so far our hopes are full
filled as he is improving considerably.
He is a capable physician and es'
teemed by those who know him.
j. Guichelaar was so unfortunate
as to lose one Of his best fresh COWS
last week.
Some Of our neighbors attended
the sale of miIch cows at Long Is
land last Monday but retured withou
COWS. To say that they sold as higt
as 1858 will suffice.
Miss Cornelia left this morning to-
Phillipsburg to work for Mrs. Stin'
son.
Some of our boys are DONG con
siderable business as horse traders
some handling as many as thre
horses week.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

TIE condition of wage earners IN
the east IS q peculiar one. In the
lines Of cotton manufacture wages Of
all employees have been cut, as they
have on certain lines OF railroads
On the other hand the pottery max
ers gel an. increase Of 123 per cent il
their wages. The General" seems
to have favorites.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
A New Year.

This is the last issue of this paper
for the year 1897. The past is be-
hind US, while 1898 with its joys and
sorrows is in front of US. We extend
to our numerous readers the best
wishes for the new year, and hope
that happiness may be their lot dur
ing the year just at hand.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

The Travellers Insurance Company
will Withdraw from the state. Insur-
snce Commissioner McNsll wanted to
look up the value of certain real es-
tate b belonging to the company, but 1t
preferred to 60 out Of business in this
state rather than have him do 1t.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

JUDGING from the papers the farm
er is more indebted to young Mr..
Letter for the good price for wheat,
than is to the General" That en-
terprising young gram gambler work
ed the price up by "Corner Try
it on corn Mr.. Letter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

As might he expected, the great
mass Of New York bankers are OPP
posed to governmental savings banks,
claiming that there are so many
banks now that there was no profit In
the business.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

J. r. BURTON says that the people
Of Kansas are paying their debts
An exchange wants to know what
j. r. is doing about his. Republic
county for instance would like to
have him pay a note held by de-
funct bank
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

The colored republicans of the
state held a meeting in Topeka re-
Gently and demanded that W. B
Townsend OF Leavenworth be given
o place on the ticket He is a well
known colored lawyer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

WAR with all it's horrors is about to
break out between Japan and Russia.
The little Jap had such good success
with China that he wants to tackle
zone of the powers" England is
said to be behind the Jap.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

THERE IS condition existing in
Ellis county that makes it Mecca
for democrats az every Office in the
court house will be filed by dem
ocrat. Not republican or peoples
party man in the entire outfit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30

SECRETARY WILLIAM FL. BARNES of
the state horticultural society, has re-
celved reports from "a counties, which
when summarized show the apple
orchards this year have an average
yield Of 40 per cent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-30
TIE Topeka journal SAYS:

Patrons Of the state banks IN Kan
sss, after the beginning of the new
year, will be able to determine wheth-
er the institution has complied with
the state by requesting to see the GER
tlfcate issued by the state bank COM
missioner. If the banks do not have
the certificate it is prims facia evil
dence that they have not complied
with the requirements Of the law.
Bank Commissioners Breidenthal
has issued a call for statement from
private banks showing their condition
at the close of business December 10
In asging for the statement the com
missioner sppends, among Other
suggestions, the following:
"As soon after the first day OF Jan.
uary as practicable l will Issue and
forward to all banks which havC
complied with all the provisions O
our law. q certificate provided for b!
section CD Of said law. Should YOU
rail to receive such certificate yoV
will understand that yon have no
complied with sll the provisions o
law, and the certificate is withheld
for that reason, and furthur, tina
hanks will not ne permitted to con
tinue business under the old suthorit
for an indefinite period. In view o
this feet / again urge careful stud
of the provisions of our banking law
Ia copy of which l send you unde
separate cover to the end that 20
may comply with it's provisions"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
New Gold Fields.

ut sensational gold discoveries
in River distrist, northern New
Me, indicate that this locality
wilprtly be as widely celebrated
as pie Creek. Already the rush
mn and prospectors has begun,
andthe time the snow has fully
me thousands will be on the
gro Take the Santa Fe Route to
Spur, N. NJ, from which point
the a daily stage to Elizabeth
toWematite and Red River City.
Forher particulars apply to W.
X. rtson, local agent Santa Fe
Rol
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
The Liver Keeps People Well.

When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
constipation, tiliousness, jaundice,
headache, indigestion, pain in back,
chills and loss of energy. You will
never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
Herbine. 1t cures quickly when
other remedies utterly fail. Regulates
the liver, puriiies the blsod Herbine
is harmless vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost from
the first dose. Price IS cents. Free
trial bottle at the drug store Of c. f.
NOrthcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
An Indication of Good Times.

There is no better indication of the
last approach Of booming times than
the wonderful foreign demand for
our products, which is bound to send
prices of all farm products much
higher and The Big American Wooden
Mills Co. of S6 Fulton street, Chicago,
are furnishing $4,000 to $4,000 a
month employment at home to every
man over Is years of age in good
standing who applies to them. If
you are out of work write to them
and they will send you big sample
line free and set you to work in your
own county at once at good pay.
This is the first time in several wears
any man could be sure of securing
steady employment at fixed sure pay
BY simply writing Il letter
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
The Burlington's New Ell. 4"

The handsomest and most complete
train in the United States for all
classes of travel is just out of the
shops. 1t is the Burlington Routes
cell" leaving Kansas City and other
Missouri river cities daily for Chica-
60. The entire train Of sleepers.
chair cars and dining cars has wide
observation yestibules. Chair cars
(seats free are finished in oak and
polished mahogany with old gold up
holstery' The dining cars have new
decorated IIayiland china, new linen
and tableware, serving meals la
carte-pay only for what is ordered.
Tickets for this train are on sale with
your local agent or at Missouri river
cities. j. c. Bramhall, 7. ?. A., 81.
Joseph, Mo-; l., W. Wakeley, &. ?.
A., st. Louis, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
"0rland Limited" to California.

June 20 to July 3 the Union Pa.
civil make the very low rate Of
$2D to San Francisco for the Y. P.
5. f. convention. Christian En-
de'rers and their friends who 90
viae Union Pacific will get there
l2nrs sooner than those who 90
way other line. All those who
WHO 60 in comfort and and with
ecMy should by all means 90 via
thqion Pacific. Through Pullman
slers, through Pullman tourist
slers, dining cars, buffet smoking
anorary cars. For folders. Sleep
ing reservations, or any informa-
tioall on M. B. Fulton, Agent, or
VIE. l.. LomaS, &. P. & T. A..
On, Neb.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
EXPECT BETTER THINGS.


Mexican Bankers Relieve There VIII Re a
Better Price fur silver ,oon
CITY OF MEXICO July 29.-Exshanee
advanced yesterday to 1872 and i.5 per
cent. premium. Bankers believe there
will be better price for silver soon.
but there is growing sentiment that
silver will have to wait some months
before circumstances shape themselves
SO as to materially aid it. Some
people here hold the theory that
bankers in Europe are hammerinp
down silver in order to show the
United States bimetallic commissions
ers that Europe has an answer TO the
Dingley tariff law. Importers will be
compelled to bring in goods with the
greatest caution for the time, as thew
do not dare risk ordering largely. with
the prospect that exchange may grow
even worse against them. 1t is be.
lieved that the silver will immensely
stimulate home manufacturing, and
lead also to "A rapid expansion of
tropical agriculture, the products
of which command gold prices abroad.
1t is generally believed that the ex.
change will grow worse for few days
A leading banker says that Mexico
will simply adjust itself to the lower
price for silver and manufacture every
thing possible at home. She will stick |
to the silver basis, awaiting the prob
able reaction in the future,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
B. & 0. Summer Book.

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad has
]st issued very handsome book fol-
SINNER travel, describing the noun
tn resorts, springs and baths located
oand adjacent to its lines; also the
vious watering places on the Allan
tiCoast. The routes for reaching
TIM are set forth in comprehensive
al clear manner. The book is
pated ON fine paper, beautifully
ilitrated, and will prove of valuable
astance to parties contemplating a
s'mer tour. Copies can be had by
aFing to various B. & 0. agents or
bNending 10 cents in stamps to
cor postage to j. M. Schryvel, Gen.
Pa Agt., Baltimore, Md,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
TWO RECORDS BROKEN.
me Bicycle Meet at Kansas City Proving
an Interesting Event

me bicycie Meet at Kansas City Proving
an Interesting Event.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 3l.-The
features of the opening day at the in
terstate bicycle races at Paramount
park yesterday were the breaking of
two state records by Il. p Maule, Dr.,
OF kirkwood, Mo-, and the great form
of Il. l.. Eberhardt, of Salina, Kan.
who surprised the wise men by beating
out DeCardy, of Chicago, and the Den
yer cracks, Sager and Oudkirk, in the
mile open professional In the half
mile state championship. Maule clipped
- of a second off the state record of
LOG 10, held by L. Stadc, of st. Louis,
covering the distance in LOG fiat,
Maule subsequently went an exhibit
ton half mile, unpaccd, flying start
in LOO Is. lowering the state record
OF l;O9 40, held by &. A. Maxwell, 3 3.5
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05

ENronlA, Kan, July 3l,--An incen-
diary fire, which was started in the
post Office at llillsboro before daylight
this morning, caused $1,000 damages
to }. }. Sharping, 81, 900 TOD J. Hirsch.
Ter, $4,000 to g. Kisler, 81, 900 TO j. J.
freisen, $1,000 to A. Beentz, $1,000 10
George lIouser, 81, 200 to Miss Nickle,
$1,000 TO j. Q. Entz and the destruction
OF the post office at an unknown loss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
HOME BUILDERS ADJOURN.


convention OF the Loan Associations
Leagne at Detroit Closes.
DETROIT, Mich, July 80. At vester.
days session of the United States
League of Building and Loan assoca-
tons. the committee on resolutions re.
ported adversely on a proposition to
leave the fixing of the date of the an.
nual meeting with the executive com.
mttee. Omaha was selected by accla.
nation for the convention Of 1895
Inc following officers were elected
President, |. W. Sanborn, Galesburp.
Ill.,; vice president, Thomas j. Fitz.
morris, Omaha; treasurer, William c.
Shepard, Grand Rapids: secretary, Her
man +. Cellarius. Cincinnati, The
members of the executive COMMITTEES
one member from each state, was
named, and after brief remarks by the
new president the convention ad.
iOurned sine die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
ROMANCE AND TRAGEDY.
hanker Bcntam Convicted OF POISONING
His wife ut Batavia, n. Y.

BATAVIA, N Y, July 30. -- Howard C.
Benham. a young banker of this place,
was yesterday found guilty of murder
IN the first degree. 1t is charged that
he poisoned his wife with prussic acid.
Vhe Benham tragedy began with a
romance-the elopement on August 2,
ls92, of Miss Florence Tout, an heiress
and but 10 years of age, with Howard
= Benham, who at that time was %
years OF age. In December last
Mrs. Benham was taken seriously
Ill and on the morning of Jan
nary 4 she died. Benham gave out a
statement that death was due to rheu-
matism of the heart Later rumors
became current that Benham had pur-
chased prussic acid, and Mrs. Ben
MANS body was exhumed and the
various organs removed for examina-
uon' AS result the coroner's Jury
returned verdict that the death
Of Mrs. Bcnham was caused
by "hydrocyanic acid or prussic
acid poison administered by her hus-
band.' Benham was then indicted
and placed on trial June 81 As to the
motive for the crime, it was said that
benham desired to be free from his
VIE, not only that he might inherit /
$4,000 that she possessed, but that he
night marry May Wizard, daughter of
wealthy business man, with whom
'e was said to be desperately in love.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Fortunate Bicycle Riders.

Are those that know what Billiards.
Snow Liniment will do. No soreness
from stretched sinews or strained
muscles Quick recovery when mis-
hap befalls. No liniment penetrates
like this one. 1t has all the virtues
Of other liniments and peculiar merits
OF It's own Cures where others only
relieve. Banishes rheumatism, Ncu-
ralgia; relieves strains, cuts, burns
and frost bites. Pain and inllamma-
ton simply can't stay where it is ap-
pIled' Your money awaits you If it
fails to satisfy. Price 30 cents. Sold
by G. +. Northcraft a. Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
FATAL TORNADO.
Soven Persons Killed and Several
Others Injured.
MADE THEN TARGETS FOR SHOTS,
Man tharges on Sunday School Picnic
Near Perry, OK, and shoots Some
Half Dozen Of the Pleasure
Seekers.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill.,, July Sl.-A spe
cial from San Jose. Ill.,, 35 miles west
on the Jacksonville division of the
Chicago a Alton railroad, gives meagel
particulars of tornado yesterday
evening at seven o'clock, 1t passed
through the farm of A. c. Mcdowell,
s's miles north Of that town, complete.
~ destroying the house and barn.
seven persons We're killed. They are:
A. l. Mcdowell, McDowell's grandson,
VIE OF Samuel Brownlee, three of
Brownlee's children and Miss Jessie
,roves The following were seriously
lnlured Mrs. A. c. Mcdowell, her son
Charles, and daughter, Mary. Miss
Mcdowell is but slightly hurt. The
storm came directly from the north,
and entirely destroyed the Mcdowell
house. barn and walnut grove 1t then
rose and went over the town of San
Jose, At Mason City lightning struck
the spire OF the Presbyterian church
and set it on fire.
WADE THEM TARGETS FOR SHOTS.
PERRY, Ok, July 81. Ben Vaughan,
n young engineer of Perry, was ar
rested by Lawyer s. II. Harris and put
in Jail Yesterday evening for shooting
half dozen people at Sunday school
picnic near Perry yesterday. Four or
i've hundred Sunday school children
were ON the picnic grounds
when Vaughan came up, -four
shing two heavy pistols and a
huge knife. He shot several times.
Jne shot took effect in the leg of
J. y. smith, an old soldier. who was
conducting the children's picnic.
twenty shots We're fired and several
lttle children We're wounded, but not
atally. One little boy was shot off
lis bicycle and II freight train man
vas also shot. A negro driver and
tay Pressler, who were in hack with
'aughan, were arrested The people
'ere are indignant and there is talk
4 lynching Vaughan. Mr.. Smith, the
nan shot, is GO years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes 1t makes tight 'or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Cures
and prevents swollen feet blisters,
raIlous and sore spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is 4 certain cure for sweating,
hot, aching feet. AT all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package
FREE by mail. Address, Aliens. Ohm
sted, lac Roy, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Before 1t Is Too Late.

Leave your business occasional,
and try new surroundings and new
climate, No better medicine. The
principal health and pleasure resorts
Of the southwest are reached via the
Santa Fe route. Low rates, quick
time, comfortable service. For spe-
ciIic information inquire Of local agent
or address W. J. Black, &. P, A., A.
]. " $. +, Ry, Topeka, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
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AN EXCITING RACE.



land In 2;O4.
CLEVELAND, O., July YESTERDAY
was the red-letter day at the grand
circuit races and the free. for-all pace,
with Star Pointer, Joe Patchen and
Lottie Lorraine as the stars was the
principal attraction. The day was
perfect the sun shining brightly and
the track was in fine condition. There
was a burst of applause which rose to n
shout when Star Pointer, Joe Pstchen
and Lottie Lorraine come on the track
Pointer had the pole, with Patchen
next. Pointer and Patchen went
away like double team. The first
quarter was covered in .3o9l and the
half in l;ol9l. Turning into the stretch
POINTER went half length ahead of
Patchen and held the lead to the wire.
fatchen being second and Lottie Lor-
ralne third. Time, 204 Pointer won
the next two heats with ease A mag.
nltcent doral horseshoe was presented
to the winner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
MISS ALLEN ACQUITTED.


Kansas SCHOOL, Teacher Accused of Murder
IN oklahoma Discharged.
GUTHRIE, Ok, July 20. The sensa-
tlonal preliminary trial of Grace Al
len, the Kansas school-teacher, for the
poisoning of her rival, Miss Ecles,
came to close at Chandler
with the acquittal of the defend
ant. When the arguments of the
attorneys were concluded, the ex-
aiming magistrate promptly an
nounced that the evidence was not
strong enough nor direct enough to
warrant binding Miss Allen over to
the grand jury and declared the fair
prisoner discharged. Ex-Congressman
kirkpatrick of Fredonia, Kan, de-
Tended Miss Allen
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Don't Trifle With Coughs.

The time to cure them is the minute
they start. The remedy needed is
the best one made. Billiards. Hore.
hound Syrup is the most prompt, GER
tam and harmless remedy for all
throat, lung or chest troubles. Mr..
A. l.. Armstrong, Clinton, Mo-, a
prominent druggist, says: 81 sell
forty different cough remedies, but
never in my experience have sold so
much OF any one. as of Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup. All say it is the most
perfect remedy for coughs, colds,
consumption, etc" Price 25 and so
cents. Sold by c. +. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
THE CIVIL SERVICE ORDER.
spoilsmcn Not Well Pleased with President
Mckinley's Firm stand.

WASHINGTON, July 3l,-Prcsident
Mckinley's civil service order was Il
severe blow to the Spoilsmcn. Not
withstanding the presidents declara-
ton that there would be no backward
step in civil service reform, the spoils-
men have Rugged to their heart the de-
fusion that Mr.. Mckinley, when he
made that statement, was indulging
in anti-election talk, and that, soon
after his Inauguration, he would find
a way to open up the gates to the
place-hunters. The great step forward
in the order is the provision that here
after no man shall be removed from
the classified service except written
charges be filed against him and sus-
tanned, after he has been given a full
and fair opportunity for defense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
New Mines Discovered,

tlO,O0and more made daily on small invest.
ments by our new plan OF systematic Grain
ana Stock Speculation Fullest inves,ign-
,lon solicited, Past workings of the plan and
highest references furnished. Send for our
Tree booklet telling how to make money, even
on the wrong side OF the market, also our
daily market letter, What and where to buy
Ar.lve representatives wanted. A, GIL
MORE Il CO., OMAHA BLDG, CHICAGO, ILL,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Will Be a Hummer.

Through Crock Island train
froe west to Buffalo for the Grand
Arpys and their friends will be a
hur. Leaves Missouri river
poiAugust p, 1897.
ran take this train II Won will
prey interview any Rock Island
agt Better make your arrange
m@ery soon' and get the best
ser 1t will run through without
cf Cool Niagara Falls near
~ is inviting in August, and the
trate will be low. Get details
ilny Rock Island agent or address
Moffett, 6. A. P. D., Kansas
Mo. L. J. Anderson, A. G. P.
ppeka, Kas.