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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
Died In His Youth.

Charles, the fourteen year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Edwards, died
at about o'clock Tuesday of q
complication Of diseases, after an ILL
ness Of a week. Charley was a big
hearted boy, loved and made much OF
by his playmates, who will sadly miss
his participation in their sports He
was a strongly made, well built boy,
and gave promise of bright future.
A desolate hcme Of five remaining
brothers and sisters, mother and
father, mourn his untimely decease.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day at 5 o'clock at the home on
North Buckeye, Rev. Crawford officia-
ting, the interment being in Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
No Compromise Platforms,

1t is noticeable that among the Re-
publicans there is far less inclination
to daily with the money question
than one year ago, Even after the
st. Louis convention there was often
expressed feeling that there ought
to be some leaning toward silver, and
the papers of the state showed this in
their utterances. This has not been
seen since the beginning Of the admin
istration, and the Republican conven-
tions held all over the state have
without an exception endorsed the
money plank Of the national conven-
ton, and nowhere has there been any
contest in order to get 1t adopted.
Prices of produce have risen so rap
idly that the Republican press and
speakers have made the most of the
conditions to claim an advantage for
the sound money standard, and it is
no exaggeration to say that the senti.
ment is stronger now than at any
time since the beginning Of the dis
cussion in the state. 1t is safe to
predict that when the next state con-
vention meets there will be no effort
made to prevent the adoption of a
resolution endorsing the platform of
last year at st. Louis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26


The Menonites who held a meeting
the other day to consider the matter
Of an emigration to the fruit lands be-
tween Houston and the Gulf decided
to form at least one colony there.
Four hundred people will compose it.
aud they will be mostly there BY next
spring. They represent churches
in Marion county and consist princi-
pally Of young people. They will
take about $4,000 acres Of land near
Alvin. Texas, and have sent represent
tatives to locate the land. They will
be voting to return to Kansas inside
of wear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Ex-Chief Justice David Martin says that
the country can have no permanent prosper
lily under gold Observation-Disclosures,
Let us see-Martin is the gentleman
that reversed the supreme court of
Kansas and then got the "stuflinn
knocked out of him by the supreme
court of the United States. He knows
great deal, but his knowledge can
be reversed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Herington Times: There is no
man in the county better qualified for
coroner than DR.. j. N. Ketchersid who
is the nominee on the republican
county ticket for that office. He is
well known in this section of the
county and will get very large vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The News having graciously sa-
laamed right and left, made an alb
ject apology to Mr.. Stoddard and
backed down on its statements con-
corning the other members OF the
school board, seems to be in the posi-
ton Of the king who "marched up
the hill and then marched down
again "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
The Party That Does Things.

Aren't you glad you are Republic
can9
Or ifyou are not "a Republican don't
you feel like taking off your hat?
The Republican party made one big
promise'to the people year ago, If it
was restored to power it would repeal
the Wilson tariff and enact legislation
| along the lines of protection. 1t has
not only redeemed its promised but it
has done so promptly, fully and in the
face of bitter opposition. 1t not only
passed the desired bill through the
house in which it had majority, but
through the senate where it was in a
minority. To do this required wise
leadership. local partizanship, per-
sistent effort and magnificent work.
What other party could have done
this9 Not the Democratic party,
which took year and half to pass
tariff law which its own president re-
fused to sign and which it never at
tempted to defend. Not the Populst
party, which with a two-thirds ma
jority in the legislature could not pass
a bill which it had promised by all
that was holy, and whose attempt to
carry out its pledge was vetoed by its
own governor.
The Republican party is honest.
When it promised a protective tariff
it gave it and it did not fool away
time or trihe away the public pa
thence. The only delays came in the
anti-Republican senate, where care
and diplomacy were necessary to
avoid defeat, where Democrats and
Populists had TO be secured to carry
through Republican measure.
Every time the Republican party got
turn at the wheel it moved like a
lack rabbit over the short grass of
Kansas.
Just think, if you can stretch your
Imagination, of Democratic or Popu-
lists congress or legislature trying to
do business that way. How they
would consume days between stages
with orations on "the money power"
How they would charge each other
with selling out. How they would
quarrel and fight among themselves
finally amend the original measure
until you wouldn't know whether it
was tariff bill or the account of a
prize fight and finally if they did
get some kind of a bill through how
their president would veto it or lett
become law without his signature,
charging that it was ian act OF per-
fdy and dlshonor," an allegation
which would be fully substantiated
by his own party's testimony.
The Republican party is no trim
mer or dodger 1t has the courage
of its convictions and keeps the old
flag flying through defeat or victory
and it never apologies for single
stripe or star.
Aren't you glad you are Republic
can?
Or, If you are not Republican
don'tyou want to take off your hat'
II Hutchinson News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The Lawrence Journal says that II
W. j. Bryan tells the farmers of Kan.
sas the honest truth during his con.
templated visit there, he will be com.
PEELED to say that the reason wheat
sells for dollar bushel is because
he was not elected president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

A short sermon by Deacon Tom
Wilson, formerly of Abilene, now Of
Colorado: Sensational preachers now
insist that the whole country is going
to Hades, because people no longer
attend church regularly, as they once
did. 1t is not a hard matter to ac-
count for this seeming lack of Chris
tian devotion. In olden times people
went to chnrch to hear the gospel
preached. That is the very last thing
sensational paeachers think of doing.
They find it a much easier matter to
prepare sermons on base ball, bicy-
cling, politics and things Of that kind,
then to 90 into the sacred scripture
for text. Such sermons are not cal
culated to renew Christian vigor, and
are looked upon kindly by those who
have desire to travel in the straight
and narrow way. It's not the people
who are going to the devil, it's the
sensationalism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

A man who has no time to read the
newspapers can usually find a little
leisure in which to buy an exception
ally fine gold brick or a particularly
choice variety Of green goods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
The Dickinson co,,ntv ma,

The Dickinson county man who adj
vertises that he is Christian but
wants to correspond "for fun" with
a blonde from IS to 80 years old evil
IDENTIFY argues that his religion need
not interfere with his amusements.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Salina has a decaying white ele-
plant on its hands in the old paper
mill over which 1t once crowed so
Justify. 1t cost was about $50, 900, Of
which the city contributed $11 1000
The great straw stacks of Saline
county ought to be utilized by it.
This paper mill was an independent
concern, and the cause of its disuse
was stated because the paper combine
bore severely down upon it by chop
ping prices of its products in its ter
ritory. With thousands of straw
stacks being burned in Saline and ad-
joining counties it is sad to see the
old mill stand idle. Proper push
ought to make it win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

1.-The house sugar rate is written in
the tariff bill, not the corruptly pur-
chased senate rate. 1t is agreat vic
tory for right, for justice and the
people.r-[New York World Demo
cratic).
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The decrease in the consumption Of
whisky is explained as due to the fact
that the new Kentucky senators do
not drink.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The farmer who is now selling his wheat at
from 10 to 10 cents per bushel has the laugh
on his neghbor who sold his for 30 cents.
News.
He also has the laugh on the News
which said wheat would be 20 cents
II Mckinley were elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Bryan's predictor has been laid up
for repairs. None Of its predictions
came true.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Bank Comptroller Eckels says Kan
sas people have an average of $2O12
on deposit in the banks. The man
who has our other $l9,l2 will please
cough up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Tom Watson may be right about
Bryan buying the Populist party for
$1,000, but he paid $l,499.99 too
much for it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

"The new tariff cuts very severely
into protection granted the sugar re-.
finers under the Wilson bll."-[From
"Sugar Trade Journal official organ
Of the American sugar interests).
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Senator Stewart says the Republic
can party is lucky. He is right.
"Luck is but the combination of
brains and energy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
Up west the farmers are raising $l5
worth Of wheat on $3 worth of land.

Wheat prices are very agonizing to
those who sold two or three weeks
apO
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

u-The month and year printed to the
right OF your name on the address OF this
paper Is the date to which your subscription
Is paid. By referring to 1t you can tell
whether your subscription is in arrears II
you are indepted to the REFLECTOR please
send or bring In the amount due.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
The "ConsucIor Dance.

FROM the Pittshurg Dispatch.
Consuelo. Duchess OF MARLBOROUGH. the
most fortunate OF American women who
have married into English aristooracy.
has again been honored. In that dane
Ing master la New York has Invented a
new dance ana named it THE Consuelo. A"
ID was greatly admired al che convention
of dancing masters On New York. and
20 bids fatr 90 boo Immediately popular.
American boys and girls possess the adj
vantage OF being able TO master the same
before the fair duchess learns the dance
herself She has been greatly occupied
with the festivities attending the queens
Jubilee, and as "Thc Consuolo" started
uu this sidc BE- Is already being danced
at the various resorts u b. fun OF spirit
ana grace. and can bee readily acaaired
hy those who perfectly understand the
waltz \ lady ami gentleman take up
their position just as for waltzing: waltz
slowly once and half around aud pose
gracefully aa if ready for the gallon. To.
gcther they take two steps 20 the right.
starting of with the right foot. stopping
on the hont of the music they pose Tor
about two seconds. Then the dreamy
waltz movement begins again. this tlmo
reversing .u ihe waltz After posing the
fIlop steps are taken Co tho lrft. aul 10
90. This beg ono OF the simplest nnd yot
ONE oi tho prattleHf dances introduced Boa
years A number uf young girls arc nruc.
uolrg tnf Same 300 give 200 n1Wer toto.
They VIII wear white ff0Dks with rarlanda
oft fofes. ana affor gIoh posing when thn
merry mazes of fhr waltz heHiu viii scat.
ief fow Marguerite each umc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
FLY DUG THE SPIDERS GRAVE.
II Took the Measurement of Its VIE
tim Eight Times before Burial.

From the New Castle Pa, Democrat.
Samuel Simon, ST., well-known resi-
dent OF Neshannock township, while stroll
ing near his home one day recently, no
ticed a fly about half an inch long and of
a dark blue color, with a slim body. bear
ing a large dead spider. The fly crossed
his path and laid his load down. Il then
went about eighteen inches in another di-
rection and commenced digging a hole in
the ground His curiosity being excited,
he stopped and watched the work After
the fly had the hole dug about half the
length of himself he went to where he
had left the spider and took his dimen-
sons After going back to the hole he
found it was not big enough and com
menced digging again. After taking out
"a quantity of earth he again went to the
spider and took his dimensions He did
this eight times and as often enlarged the
E hole. When the busy little fellow had the
hole too deep for him to throw the earth
clear out he would go on the bank and
force Il back with his feet. After he had
the excavation large enough for his pur-
pose DE went for the spider and took it to
the grave. for such IL proved to be, and
dragged it 90 the mouth OF the hole Az
ter he had the body In he covered il with
line earth first and finished by placing a
small piece OF cinder on top When he had
finished the work he flew away. The
whole time consumed was exactly hfty-nve
minutes, as Mr.. Simon says he sat and
watched the whole performance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11

on" created no little amusement in the
Northern Pacific Office.
What you s'pose | paid for this shirt?''
he asked of the crowd that filed the room,
pointing TO his blue flannel garment. No
one guessed high enough. The price was
Sl4 ne said.
How much dye reckon they soaked me
for them "kicks?" he asked, pointing to a
pair of SHES, such as are sold here for
about $1.25.
"Only Sl5,' was his own answer.
However. ne gave out a lot of valuable
information, valuable because it was prac-
teal.
William w. Weare, second vice president
Of the North American Company, accom-
panied by Mrs. Eli A. Gage sister of Vice
President p. b. Weare and three others,
will leave for the Klondike next Thursday.
They viii make the journey over the Chill
koot pass with Eskimo dogs and sleds.
The steamer Cleveland will make anoth-
CT trip to st. Michaers this fall, leaving
Seattle about Sept. 20. She will carry a
cargo of Canadian freight destined for the
Klondike. 1t will be stored for the winter
in the bonded warehouse authorized on
Wednesday by the Secretary of the Treas
ury to be established at Fort Get There.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
HEIR TO AUsTRIA's THRONE.

From the New York Times.


From the New York Times.
An interesting figure in the jubilee pro-
cession at London was that of the Arch
duke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the
Austro-Hungarian throne. 1t is only a
few months ago that this prince was sup
posed to be in the very last stages of
quick consumption. His death was mo-
mentarily expected, and so certain was it
thought to be that his brother, hated alike
by the emperor and the people of the en-
pire, was officially recognized as the fu-
ture ruler AS a last resort Ferdinand
went to Egypt, and there the climate
seems to have worked something not much
less than a miracle, for as he rode through
the streets of London there were few
among the scores Of princes who bore
themselves more vigorously than he or
looked more likely to attain old age. Fer
dinand, who was born in 1863, is one of
the richest men in Europe, IS he inherited,
while still a child, all the immense wealth
of The Este branch of the Hapsburg fam
ily. His father was that most confirmed
of ultramontanes, the Archduke Karl Lud-
wig, who died last year. and his mother
was daughter of "Bomba" of Naples
Thus he can hardly be said to have start
ed life under the best of auspices. He
was only years old when his mother
died, yet his father straightway handed
him over to the care of the Jesuits, with
strict injunctions that he should be
brought up untainted by this wicked nine
teenth century.
once his own master, a reaction set in
and he rushed into every kind of dissipa-
ton. Still, even in those days. his ca
reer compared very favorably with that of
his brother Otto. and the people who have
had most opportunities to judge main
tain that he has always been more sinned
against than SHINING. He is by nature,
they declare. both intelligent and kindly
end his faults are the inevitable result
of the way he was brought up. He be-
came heir to the throne by the tragic
death of Prince Rudolph, and the old en-
peror at once took him in hand, spending
many hours of every day in impressing
upon him the responsibilities of his new
station. Under this tutelage he sobered
down completely, and was fast becoming
popular with both Austrians and Mag
vars when his health failed. This neces-
STATED an attempt to reform Otto in a
similar way, but Ferdinand's recovery has
made it unnecessary to continue what
seemed to be an almost hopeless task.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
room CHANCE ron PERRY.
Executive CIemency All That Can
Save Him From the GalIOYvs.

Atlanta. Ga. Aug 10.-The supreme
court to-day heard the application of the
attorneys for H. S. Perry, the slayer of
n b. Lanier, for a mandamus compelling
Judge Gambler to certify a bill of excep-
tions. Judge Gambler having refused to
do so and also refusing to grant Perry
a new trial The court declined to grant
The mandamus and now all hope for Per
ry is gone, except interference by Gov
Atkinson, who will be asked TO commute
his sentence. The ground upon which
Perry's attorney asked for a new trial
was newly discovered evidence in the form
Of a witness, who swore than Lanier had
confessed to him that he had assaulted the
wife Of the condemned man. this alleged
assault being the cause advanced by Perry
for the killing of Lanier.
Aug. is is the date set for the execu-
ton Of Perry, the hanging to take place
at Decatur one week later on Aug
%, Flanagan, the double murderer is
doomed to die upon the same gallows.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
CHANEY's CASH.
Nothing Left for Mercer After the
Legncies Are Paid.

Atlanta. Ga, Aug. 1O-The supreme
court to-day decided the CLANCY will case
in favor of Mercer University, but it
seems that the university will get moth
ing. as the estate is not more than suffi-
cient 10 pay the special legacies of the
will
Mr.. Clancy of East Point this county,
left an estate of about 500 900, and in his
will gave $1,000 each to his nephews and
nieces. There were at the time of his
death fifty living and thirteen dead neph-
ews and nieces. The heirs of the thirteen
were refused portion by the executors,
on the ground that they were not includ-
ed. Besides these there We're other spe-
cial legacies, amounting TO about $4,000,
and with $1,000 each to fifty nephews and
nieces 100000 was taken mp by special be-
quests Mercer University was made the
residuary legatee. 1t now appears that
the proceeds of the estate viii not exceed
500 600. and hence there viii be no residue
for the university, whereas at frs IL was
expected that the amount would be about
$4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
KNOCK OUT FOR THE DlsPENsARY
Judge SimOnton Grants An Injunc-
ton In the Guckenheimer Case.

Columbia, S c.. Aug 1O.-By an order
issued to-day, Judge Simonton settled the
only point in his recent decision on orig
inaT packages of liquor which was not
clear. lie grants the injunction asked by
Guckenheimer q Sons, who sent their Ii
quor into the state in single bottles, pack
ed loosely in a freight car and dispensary
officials are prohibited from interfering
with them.
This is the hardest blow the dispensary
has ever received. 1t enables dealers and
manufacturers i'm other states to establish
agencies here and ship their liquor in by
the cheapest form, sell by the half pint,
if desired, and compete with the state at
every point with beer and liquors. 1t must
paralyze the profit feature Of the dispen-
eaTV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
EXCURSIONS.
N0rSGN 0ld Wilmington ISI0Id


In effect on and after June s. Steamer
Thunderbolt at 1890 a. m. and 7:2O o. m
Leave Warsaw at p. m. Saturdays and
sundays. From Thundarbolt $40 D. m.
Mondays from city at p. M, from
thunderbolt at 7:20 p. m. Steamer Alpha
Ior Warsaw Sundays, from city at 8 a. m.
from Thunderbolt 1880 a m. Leaving War
saw at p. m. Excursion tickets 35c except
sundays; Sundays 45c. Wilmington Is
s., T. & 1. H Railroad, Bolton street
junction. Charters can. be made on very
reasonable terms. For all information
apply to JNO. F. ROBERTSON. wharf
foot Whitaker street. or JNO. H JUD-
KINS. Manager. Thunderbolt. Phone 566.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
THE IDE ROAD RACER WINS.

Mr.. N.J.Ackerman of the savannah
Grocery Co. won the fve-miIe road
race last Saturday afternoon, with
lots of time to spare.
The wheel ridden by this gentle
man was an Ide High Art Road Ra-
Ger, ordered out specially for him.
weighing Fl pounds, geared to II in
ches and listed at $4,000.
We consider one months expert
ence in cycling and turning out a
winner against old riders of various
other makes great showing both
for the rider and the Ide wheel. Buy
an Ide and ride fast.
We also state with pleasure that
the Barnes White Flyer came in
second in this same race, ridden by
Mr.. George Brown.
There are many Ide wheels in Sa-
vannah and they are all noted for
their striking beauty and swift run
ming qualities. Watch for the cres-
cent shaped pedal cranks and then
you see the IDE.
Call on us for all the Big Bargains
in Bicycles that are to he had in Sa-
vannah these days, and you will al
ways get them.
II. ID. & w. LATTIMORE,
Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
ASSAULTED HIS WIFE'S NIECE.
A Negro Jailed at FernandinR on "a
Serious Charge.

Callahan, Fla. Aug. 1O.-AleX Davis col
ored, was arrested here to-day charged
with a most heinous crime committed
on his wife's little neice, years old. The
little girl is in a critical condition. Davis
was taken to Fernandina jail by Deputy
Sheriff j. b. Jacobs to await his trial at
the regular term OF court. The colored
people were very much excited, but for
the precaution taken by Deputy Jacobs
serious trouble was diverted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-11
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that a limited
partnership, under the firm name OF
Charles Ellis" has been formed between
the undersigned. on Aug. 3. 1897. when
will terminate on Aug. /, 1902. as per GER
tihcate and accompanying papers required
by law, filed in clerks office superior
court of Chatham county, Georgia.
Charles Ellis Is general partner and Clara
Nj. Ellis is special partner. each OF whom
resides in Savannah. Ca. said special
partner has contributed to the common
stock twenty thousand $4,000 dollars.
said firm is 10 transact a fertilizer. cot
ton and general commercial business. ana
It's principal place OF business Is in savan-
nah. Ga. CHARLES ELLIS,
CLARA NJ ELLIS.
Savannah. Ca. Aug. 3. 1897.
ron SALE.
Fifty head OF hrst-cass dairy COWS. also
one thoroughbred Holstein Bun. and one
thoroughbred Jersey Bull. formerly the De
Soto Hotel Dairy. Families desiring a
frst-class COW viii find this q rare oppor-
tunty 60 secure a good mixer. Cows are
now on sale at FEELEY'S Transfer sta
bles, West Broad and States streets
JOHN fEELEYS SONS.