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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

As method Of deception in Undue.
ing Kansas boys to make long but
fruitless trips the Abilene enlistment
fasco Of yesterday was the worst ever
perpetrated in the State.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

1t Is to be hoped that the millers
will not neglect to note the decline in
the price Of wheat and let flour come
of q few points.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

The grave Of Senator Plumb Is un-
marked and little cared for. The
great are sooner forgotten sometimes
than the lowly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16
Porto Rico is to be attacked next
but Cuba should be captured first.

The farmers who sold their wheat
at sl.l5 ought to offer little petition
for Joseph Letter when they say their
nravers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

The Tampa expedition has been
"off agin, on agin" SO many times
that it is to be hoped that they are
really "gone agin."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

Abilene has had sample Of Leedy's
management in the enlistment botch.
That's the way things are all time
at Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

Brother Readings direct revelation
that we shall be fighting with Russia
80 wears hence indicates that Spain
will surrender within that period.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

1t is to be hoped that the "On,
Stanley, on" phrase will not be work.
ed to death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16
STATE TICKET.

For Associate Justice,
WILLIAM r. SMITH,
Of Wyandotte.
For Governor,
". +. STANLEY,
Of Sedgwlck.
For Lieutenant Governor,
II. +. RICHTER,
OF Morris.
For Secretary Of State,
G. A. CLARK,
Of Geary,
For State Treasurer,
FRANK GRIMES,
OF Ness.
For State Auditor,
GEO. Z. COLE,
OF Crawford.
For Attorney General,
A, A. GODDARD.
Of Shawnee.
For State Superintendent,
FRANK NELSON,
Of Mcpherson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16

As prohibition candidate for gov
ernor PETER is likely to find out just
how many admirers he really has in
Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16
HERE ARE SOME OF THEM

We are on the Ground Floor for Mason's Fruit Jsrs.
Our stock OF Groceries can stand heavy attack either large or
small guns-and or
Yours for trade,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16
Admiral Dewey Was Better
Equipped, That's Why He
Won.

n are better prepared than take radebu few
@ shots occasionally be necessary show the enemy
: We are still holding the fort.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-16
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR CONGRESSMAN.

FOR CONGRESSMAN.
At Large. ........"W.J Bailey, Baileyvllle
1st district. Charles Curtis, Topeka
Snd district ....J. D. Bowersock Lawrence
3rd district. ....S. g. Kirkpatrick, Fredonia
9TH district, ,......J. M. Miller, Council Grove
9Th district wv. A, Calderhead, Marysvile
It'll district. .,..,C. |, Long Medicine Lodge
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
johnson Went Give I'm.

Washington. - Senator Hansbrough
won the first round in the fight over
the Bismarck postmastership Not
withstanding the fact that Representa-
tive Johnson has strenuously urged
President Mckinley not to send the
nomination of Mrs. Patterson to the
senate, it was posted as Il recess ap-
pointment in the senate wing OF the
capitol yesterday afternoon. The
nomination. as is customary under
such circumstances, was referred to
the committee on postoffices and post
roads. of which Senator Wolcott OF
Colorado is chairman. Representative
Johnson decided to continue the fight
against Hansbrough's choice. He
therefore went before the committee
and asked for an immediate hearing.
Chairman Wolcott, at the urgent re-
quest of Representative Johnson. APP
pointed subcommittee to consider the
Bismarck case consisting of Senators
Carter and Money 1t was then de-
cided to give Representative Johnson
and opportunity to explain his opposi-
ton to Mrs. Patterson ut special ses-
sion. In addition to the objection
which Mr.. Johnson will lodge With the
committee against the Bismarck APP
pointee he will also argue against a
favorable report upon the appointment
Of Harry Oliver. recently appointed
postmaster at Lisbon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
IN NORTH DAKOTA
VILLERs ON TRIAL.
The Old Man Charged with Murder

The Old Man Charged With Murder
in the Dock at jamestown.
Jamestown, N. D.-The twelfth juror
has been secured for the Villers muir
der trial 1t took three days eXamina-
ton of u hundred veniremen from the
northern part of the county, most dis
tant from the scene Of the crime, and
all but one Of the peremptory chal-
lengcs of the defense to get the jury.
Eight of the jury are from Courtenay
and two each from Kcnsal and Ed
munls.
After the jury was selected the state.
assisted by Attorney l.. Guthrie OF
Grand Forks. briefly addressed the
jury and at once began taking testi-
mony. Edward Tromcr told of his
fathers departure from home the last
night he was ever seen alive. Then
relics of the murdered man were in.
troduced in evidence. Among them
was his shoe, still containing the foot,
his pipe and knife, pieces OF his skull
with scalp and hair yet attached,
broken jaw bones, shreds of his cloth
ing from the body picked up where
brought to the surface from the grave
Of the murdered man by wild badgers,
and his silk Northumberland, still as
knotted. by his wife the night he left
home four years ago. The prisoner
was visibly agitated during the exam
nation of the relics.
Mrs. Pauline Tromer, wife Of the
murdered man, was the principal wit
ness. She is woman of less than the
average weight and height and spoke
English imperfectly. She almost
broke down when asked to describe
her last meeting with her husband,
and restrained her sobs with the great
est difficulty. During the arguments
as to the admissibility of her testi-
mcny regarding Mr.. Tromer's remarks
she tainted. Her little daughter, Hill
degaard, ran to her, patted her checks
and pressed her face against her
mothers. The witness revived only to
go into another and longer faint, and
foon after was removed from the court
room and went into violent Mysteries.
In the confusion Villers glanced about
uneasily. as if apprehensive OF his
safety. The hystercal cries and sobs
Of the witness penetrated the room
and there was much excitement, but
no demonstration other than black
looks against the prisoner. Court was
adjourned to await the recovery OF
the witness. Popular sentiment is
strong against the prisoner, but no
demonstration is feared. The jury is
considered above the average in abll-
ity and intelligence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
SCARCIY OF MILLING WHEAT.
Red River Valley Association Dis
cusSeS the Situation.

cusses the Situation.
Fargo, n. D.-The Red River Valley
Milling company held it's meeting of
tic year here with an unusually large
attendance. Aside FROM the usual rOu-
tine business transacted and the sotial
session, there was a great deal OF dis
cussion as to the outlook for wheat
from now until harvest. The indica-
lions are there will not be enough left
in the state to keep all the mills in
operation. Some think the majority
of the mills will have to shut down by
June unless wheat is bought in the
Eastern markets and shipped here.
This. of course, would not be protita-
BILE, as 80 per cent Of the trade is at
Eastern points. The premium paid
last fall on old wheat took absolutely
every bit of it cut Of the country.
The Letter deal has cmptied every ele-
vator in the state, and great many
farmers thought it a good time to I'M
load. Hereafter an effort will be made
by the milling association to buy all
the wheat offered, so none will he
shipped out of the state. Representa-
tives Of Minneapolis mills have been
in the valley sizing up the situation
and have returned convinced that they
will be compelled to purchase their
grain from the Chicago end.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Dimcult to Solve

Black River Falls, Wis, Special
The examination of Warren Spurrier
consumed most of yesterday afternoon
but nothing occurred to throw light
on the mysterious shooting of Dell
Waughtal. Young Spurrier told q
straight story anc. established an alibf
to the satisfaction of the court, and
was permitted to return to his home
in Vernon county. where he was found
by Sheriff Buckley and brought to
this city OH the Stf.. The idea of clear
ing up the sad af&air is not given up
entirely by the Authorities, but it is
doubtful whether they will ever be
able to reveal the identity of the as
sassin or careless hunter, as the case
may be.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
AdiulcaI InSanc.

La Crosse. Wiz, Spccial.-M. NJ.
Manville, With ont exception, the old
est living settler o. La Crosse. and the
father of Marion Manville Pope, the
authoress. was today taken to the
state hospital for tae insane at Mendc.
ia. having been round insane by a
jury, after a long and hot legal con-
test. At the requett of Mr.. Manville's
brother. a. C. MaL..ille of Milwaukee.
his attorneys. Miller & Wolfe, have
filed an application for the appoint
ment of Hon. J. J. Hogan as admins
traitor and guarlian. This matter will
be heard by Judge 3rindley on Feb. 1.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Invented a Ranse-Finder.

Dubuque. Iowa. Specialize. Mich
OILS Bray of this city has invented de-
vice for calculating the distance of an
enemy. 1t is intended for the United
States navy. 1t will be patented in
this country and also in Europe. 1t is
calculated for both naval and land
warfare. The range for determining
distance is 10000 yards.
Justin T.. Sowitzer, for many years
n prominent merchant of Madison.
Wis. committed suicide by hanging in
his barn. He was eccentric and lived
alone. His only known relative is a
niece in Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Trolley Receivers.

Green Bay, Wis, Specialize prop
erty and affairs of the Fox Electric
Street railway have peen placed in the
hands of receivers, Judge Hastings ap-
pointing Mitchell Joannes of Green
Bay and Attorney Thomas w. Spence
Of Milwaukee as receivers. Owing to
extensive improvements in the last
two years the company failed to pay
interest on outstanding coupons. The
road was built in 1891 and cost $500
600. The line runs to Depere and also
leases the Fort Howard line
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
CHICKENS AND DOGS.
They Are on Show in Fargo in Great
OuOntity.


Fargo, n. ID. - The fourth annual
show of the North Dakota and North
ern Minnesota Poultry association be-
gan here. The two first meetings of
the association We're held at Grand
Forks. Last year it was held here,
and was such success that it was
voted to meet here again this year.
Extensive preparations have been
made for the event and the meeting
will be decidedly the most successful
in the history of the association.
About 500 birds will be shown, an in
crease of 40 to so per cent over last
year. Nearly every town of any i'm
portancc in the valley has sent chick
ems. George Holden of Owatonna will
be official scorer. He acted in that ca
pacity last year. and is said to he one
Of the best chicken experts in the
Northwest.
In addition to the poultry show it
has been decided to increase the inter-
est in the meeting by holding kennel
show at the same time. This is under
the auspices of the poultry association,
but kennel club will be organized at
the meeting. Local owners OF blooded
CANNES have taken the matter up and
q long list of prizes has been arranged.
From the advance entries. about $50
dogs are expected. The judges are Mr..
Bisbec. a we'll known breeder of Far
CO. and Mr.. Hooley, formerly of New
York Hereafter these meetings will
be held either just before or after
those held in the Twin Cities. so
Eastern breeders will be represented.
A number of dogs from st. Paul and
Minneapolis have been entered for
this meeting
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Convicted of Murder.

Helena. Mont, Special,-At Miles
who was charged with the murder Of
Clarence W. Brown. Nov. 4 last, was
convicted of murder in the second de-
gree. The jury recommended Il SEN
tence of ninety-nine years. Dixon. Il
colored man, admitted the killing, but
claimed that it was at the instigation
of Gcddes. his wife and Tom WEIGH.
Mrs. Geddes, WEIGH and Dixon will be
tried later. Geddes has rich and in
tiucntial relatives in the East.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
DEATH IN A SHAFT.
One Miner Too Slow in Getting
Away ErGaaa In,

One Miner Too Slow in Getting
Away From Danger.
Butte, Mont, Specialize life was
blown out Of Benjamin Sonar in the
bottom of the Pennsylvania shaft. one
Of tie Boston & Montana properties.
ard it was only what appears to have
been marvellous intervention of
Providence that prevented his three
companions, John Hopkins, John
Mulch and William McPike, from
meeting the same fate. 1t seems to
have been the old and sad story Of
experienced miners forgetting their
danger in moment Of carclessness
and remaining behind too long after
splitting round of holes. and is the
general rule in such cases human life
paid the penalty,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Point on Child Adoption.

Madison, Wis, Special County
Judge j. II. Carpenter has rendered a
decision. which, if sustained, will have
a sweeping effect. He held that Il
child cannot be legally adopted with
out the consent of both parents, if liv-
ing. and the child has not been aban-
doned. ]. H. Rhyder. whose wife had
deserted him. was sent to prison from
here for forgery recently. \ four
year-old daughter was adopted by a
saloonleeper. \ suit by philanthropic
parties to have the order of adoption
resciLded led to the decision.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Hurt While COnStipr.

Sioux Rapids. Iowa, Special.-As the
result of an accident while coasting on
4 steep hill east of town. @. Z. Lil1inS
and Roy King are under the care Of
doctors. At the bottom Of the hill is
4 bridge. over which the boys shot
and We're thrown about twelve feet to
the bottom of the ditch. severely injur-
ing both. last evening collision oc-
cured in which one young han dis
located his elbow and another was
struck OH the head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
THE LOST TRIBE.
Feeding Indians Who Have Never
Before Been Enrolled.

before Been Enrolled. x
Ashland, Wis, Special.-Capt. Scott
of the La Pointe Indian agency, has
gone to Crandon, Wis, Where he will
distribute about $4,000 worth of ra-
lions, consisting Of pork, flour and
clothing, to the so-called lost tribe Of
Chippewa Indians. This band of In
dams was discovered by Capt. Scott
last summer, and really belongs to no
fribe, and these are the first rations
that have been distributed to them.
The Indians all over the country are
in more destitute circumstances this
winter than last, as the game law is
more strict, the rice beds failed, anu
the cutting of timber, which was
formerly depended upon to support
them, is more restricted. About six
weeks ago about $1,000 worth of "a
tions We're distributed to the Indians
at Tower. Mimi, and about the same
amount is being distributed this week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Foods May Be Blended

Madison. Wis, Special.-Milwaukee
wholesalers appeared before Food
Commissioner Adams and asked for Il
more lenient Interpretation Of the law
against the adulteration Of drugs and
foods which went into effect the first
of the year Commissioner Adams
ruled that food products might be
blended with other food products
when labelled compounds. as the
mixing of chicory and coffee and OF
huckMneat and White flour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
The Duffy Murder Case.

Waukon, Iowa, Special.-Court sits
this week and jan. II the Arnold-Duf-
fly murder trial will be taken up. Many
sensational things are promised by
both sides. James Duffy, the admins
traitor OF the estate Of H. V. Duffy,
has sued an accident insurance COM
pan for $4,000 On a policy on II. v.
Duffy. The company is defending itself
on the ground CT suicide and has an
attorney here aiding in Arnold's de-
Tense. hoping to prove suicide in tho
criminal action against Arnold.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Prefer to Pay Us.

Pierre. S. D.-The land commission
cr has been turning out quite a num-
Der of land patents lately to parties
who prefer 10 pay up for their land
with interest one year in advance
rather than carry the loans they have
with the state. Within the past few
days twcnty-three such patents have
been issued. mostly in the counties
OF Turner. Hutchinson and Bon
Hommc. This action shows that tn"
farmers are in good financial condi-
tiOn
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
AN INDIAN ARTIST.
Miss Angel Dc Cora Who IL Studying
Mt the Drexcl InAiifufc

Mt the Drcxcl Institute.
Bismarck, N. u. Miss Angel De
Cora, full-blooded Indian of the
Winnebagoes, during last summer and
fall was housed in pleasant cabin on
the Fort Berthold reservation, far up
the wide Missouri, above Bismarck.
She is an advanced student at the
DreXcl institute, Philadelphia, and re-
turned to civilization to resume her
studies in painting She carried back
to the East with her several portraits
of the far Western Indian chiefs,
Sioux and Arickaree, and all who saw
them in her modest little place mt the
fort claim they are the finest speci-
mems of Indian portraits since the days
of Catlin.
While the wild Indians have always
eXcellcd in hicroglyphic drawing, very
few of the educated members of the
tribes have eXcelled in the art, and,
indeed, it is Il rare occurrence when
the artistic idea is so developed that an
Indian will care to make any attempt
to paint or draw. But Miss De Cora
is an exception, and stands at the head
Of her race, and well in front of the
profession as well in her chosen call
ing. She found her talent at the gov
eminent school at Hampton, Va, and
from there she went to Smith college,
and the Drexel institute. She spent
her summer here in drawing from the
life scenes in Longfellow's lila
watha," and in making portraits, the
most notable of which are of the VEN
cradle chief of the Sioux nation, old
Bull Head, one of the most pictur-
esque and interesting figures of alb
original life, and of Standing Bear. the
head chief Of the Arickarees, whose
headquarters are ut Berthold.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
The Great American Desert.

Howard, S. D. - Letters of inquiry
pouring in already indicate a better
demand for lands. The train loads Of
Dakota fat steers going into market
every day are turning the eyes of
stocllmen in this direction. while the
top price paid for Dakota butter With
the rapid growth and success of the
creamery interests are reorganiZing
Eastern opinions of the "Great -Amcri-
can Desert
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20

Pipestone. Mimi. Specialize fire
at Rushton is yet mystery as to or-
gin J. II. Buns real estate office
was burned: loss $50: no insurance;
Quested e. Verne hardware, loss ST.,
500. insurance $1,000; Olson Il Ras-
mussen. general merchandise, loss ST.
500. insurance $4,000; w. H. Bowles,
furniture, LOSE $1,000, insurance $500;
Chris Hogan, store building. loss $500,
no insurance. There is no fire depart
mcnt at RuShton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20

Armour, S. D.-Court is now in seS-
sion here. There is one criminal case
on the docket. appealed from the JUS
tice court, while it is whispered that
some surprises may he had when the
grand jury shall report.-Thc \. .. L.
w. has installed the following officers:
NJ. W.. w. y. Roberts: Z. VI. W.. L. l..
Nichols: f.. w. Il. IIubbard: O.. =.
Quirk; G.. Mr.. StultZ: |. W.. Otto Ross:
o. W., a. 2. Marvin: trustee. John
Steitel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
New Bank at Leeds,

Devils Lake, n. D.-Articlcs of i'll
corporation Of the State Bank of
Leeds. capital $1,000. have been for
warded to the secretary of state. The
incorporators are n. Jacobson and Ole
Jacobson of Rugby Junction, John y.
Percival and Il. \. Maglone of this
city. N. Jacobson will be president
and manager Of the bank
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Catholic Benevolent Associatio,

Sioux City, Iowa. Special.-A social
and benevolent society of Catholic lay
men is forming in this city. About
1000 members of this denomination
are resident in Sioux City. and the or
ganization promises to be among the
strongest of the kind in the state. It.
will relieve the authorities from the
care of the deserving Catholic poor
and establish a library and social and
literary society,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Horses Ar. DxlnU.

Deadwood, S. D.-WOrd has been TO-
ceived here of a peculiar disease which
has made it's appearance among the
horses OH the Eastern Wyoming
ranges. and which is proving fatal in
nearly every case. The animals. when
taken, stand off alone with head down
and refuse to eat. and invariably die
in two or three days. NO remedy has
been fOnnl
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Railroad officials Resign.

NIcnomince. Mich. Special. - Vice
President John Agley and General
Manager !. n. Fathorn have resigned
their positions with the Wisconsin Il
Michigan railroad to take immediate
effect. President $. NJ. Fischer will
succeed both for the present.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Reducing street Lights.

Superior, Wis, Special.-The city
council has economical in electric
lighting and has chopped off sixty arc
street lights. There are still left 17G.
so Superior is in no wise in the dark.
Contract for seventy Of the remaining
lights expire in June and many VIII
probably be turned off.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
VIII Secure Attcud,ncc

Madison, S. D.-rhe !,liluin% and
Loan Association of Madison has hit
on a good way to secure attendance ut
it's meetings. The two last meetings
had to adjourn for want of quorum.
so that the secretary has given out
that at the next meeting Il vote will be
taken to double the salaries of all its
officers. Every member will be on
hand at the next meeting.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Again in CuStG,iy.

Wausau, Wis, Spccial-James Lang
ley and Henry Waltlc;s. who escaped
from the Marathon county Jail a
couple OF days ago. having thrown to-
bacco dust in the eyes of the turnkey.
were caught near Amigo by Sheriff
Thompson of Langlade county and
brought back here. where they We're
turned over to Sheriff George Of this
county. who has warrant for them
CHARGING them with highway robbery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20

Sturgis $. II. \ new trial will be
given Wilbur McCurdy. who was sell
fenced last fall to ten years in the pen
itentiary for acting as an accOmplcc
with Boatright. who is also serving n
term. in robbin% John Lawrence at
Whitewood. The new trial is given on
the ground OF new evidence recently
liSrNYprntl
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Attemnte(l Suicide.

Floyd, Iowa, Special Theodore
Palmer. an inmate of the county
farm. tried to commit suicide on Sat
urday evening by knocking himself OH
the head With an axe. Failing in that
he cut himself first on one side Of the
neck and then on the other. a terrible
cash, Just missing the jujular vein in
both instances. This he did with
knife. 1t is doubtful if he will live.
lie has become insane through illness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-20
Frozen to Death.

Coulcc City, Wash, Special.-Will-
lam Putnam and Parrish Johnson. who
left here Dec. 20. for their place, twen-
ty miles northwest Of Waterville, We're
found frozen to death about thirty
miles from here by a soldier party.
They had lost their way and wandered
in circle for nearly 100 miles.