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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
IT IS NO STAGE PLAY.


WARRINGTON, April la-Maj. Gen.
Miles, discussing the situation. said:
1.-THE orders issued do not con template
. mere military demonstration or stage
play for the benefit Of Spain. We are
engaged In grave and serious business.
The army will be efficiently organized,
that II may acquit itself with honor 10
the carrying out Of the admins
trstion plans for intervention In
Cuba Is they may be expressed
BY the formal action Of congress
and by the approval Of the president
Our plans Of campaign are, for obvious
reasons, not proper subjects for discus.
sion. have no hesitation In saying,
however, that we shall be prepared TO
cross the gulf for active military oper.
ations In Cuba In conjunction with the
insurgents army at the proper time,
when the navy shall have cleared the
way for the effective landing Of United
States troops on Cuban shores"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Sl.55e. 80 PICKED UP.
How an Investment in the Union
Central Paid.

| VVAvA0A Ukus
The following communication clip
ped from the Emporia Republican re
fers to life insurance company 9Th,
Union Central) that needs no intro
duction to Dickinson county people
Mr.. G. G. Wyandt the local agent in
forms us that over $500, 100000 is il
force with bis company in this coun'
ty which Is Of itself a fine endorse.
ment.
EMPoRIA, Kas., April 10, 1898.
q. W W. Yates, State agent, Union
Central Life Insurance Co., Topeka,
Rds.
DEAR SIR:-I was induced by the
general agent Of the company you
represent, Mr.. j. E. Hefliefnger, Of
Springfield, o., to take out a policy
for $1,000 on your popular life rate
endowment plan April 9th, 1875,
when l was 4S years Of age, annual
premium, s52.5S, which premium is
the same as that charged by other
companies for an ordinary life policy
payable at death only.
The estimate Of the company was
that by leaving the dividends with
the company it would mature as an
endowment in 20 years for 81, 800.
| have often been told by rival
agents that it would never mature as
an endowment, but ! had faith in the
company, and now | have to acknowl.
edge the receipt Of the company's
check for 1856 80 in full settlement
Of the above policy, being twenty
three years from date Of taking the
policy. ! desire therefore to express
my thanks to the officers and man.
ayers Of the company, whom ! con-
slider thoroughly honest, for the many
courtesies extended to me and finally
for paying the above sum promptly
within the time estimated. Were |
young enough to do SO ] would take
another policy Of the same kind and
take pleasure in recommending the
Union Central Life Insurance com.
pany to the insufing public public.
Yours truly,
W. c. COLLINS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
AT THE POOR FARM.
County Commissioners Investigate
NJ the Charges Of Cruelty. W

the Charges Of Cruelty. "
On Saturday an unfortunate affair
occurred at the county poor farm, ex-
aggerated reports Of which have been
spread over the county. An aged in
mate, Mr.. Murphy, received q cut
across the head and hurt his thum b
and it was charged thar Supt. G. w.
Kelley had knocked him down, kicked
him and otherwise abused him. A
special meeting Of the board Of coun-
ty commissioners was called Tuesday
and the members Of the board went
to the farm to investigate the
charges.
Six witnesses, besides Mr.. Murphy,
were examined, three or four Of them
having been present when the injury
to the inmate occurred. They were
examined separately, all others being
excluded from the room. 1t was
learned that Murphy, who is over 30
and very childish and garrulous, met
Kelley at the barn and insisted on
some favor which the superintendent
did not see fit to grant; be then struck
at Kelley with his cane and Kelley to
stop him slapped him lightly with bis
open hand. Murphy fell land in the
fall cut skin wound across his fore
head. 1t was not serious, nor were
other slight bruises received in the
fall. These facts we're all agreed to
and the board exonerated Supt. Kelley
from any blame in the matter.
Mr.. Kelley has for several years
been manager Of the county farm and
has won reputation as just and
careful superintendent. His position
is often trying one and it is credit
able to him that this first charge ever
brought against his management is
disposed Of as without basis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list RI un-
claimed letters remaining in the Ali
lene postofiice for the week ending
April 10, 1898. Have your mail 3D.
dressed to your box number and II
will be promptly delivered.
Blackley, W Briix, Robert
Ebel, John Jacob Fox, Chas
Higinbotham, CIV Hoover, Mrs Minnie
Herrick, Mrs Eliza A Krebs, A
Kopeland, JH Redmon, Ftp
Ruch, ChasT Thomas, John A
One cent will be charged for al
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
b. l.. STR0THER, P. N.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

0. J. Raub, dentist, Sd 4 Broadway

y. j. hauD, dentist, ID q broadway.
j. S. Schiveley returned home
last night and is sick IN bed.
Married by Judge Erwin: G. D.
Crawford, Of Dillon, and Susan Leh-
man, Of Cove county.
We have full line Of tinware and
you can save money by buying Of
Theo. Nusz. Sl.2
An operation was successfully
performed on Miss Mary Nottori yes
terday afternoon. Her many friends
will be glad to know that she is get
ting along nicely and her complete
recovery is confidently expected.
Able & Ellison's office Is being
moved to the room over the Western
Union office. Homer thinks he will
gain inspiration from being nearer
John Preston Campbell's old head.
quarters. He will soon be writing
poetry with the best Of EN-.
II you want to save money 60 to
Theo. Nusz's and do your trading.
For the best work patronize Landes
City barber shop.
Enterprise has been making
good record financially. Its report
just published shows about $l,70O in
the treasury. In a year and a half it
will own Its waterworks system and
will probably erect standpipe about
that time. Arc lights will soon be
put up in six principal places in town.
In three years the town will be en-.
tirely out Of debt. Good for Enter.
prise.
Our price on well buckets is cheap.
When In need OF one call on Thee.
Nusz.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Bought Q Nice Home.

A. s. Brenizer this afternoon pur.
chased the Clark Mahan property on
North Buckeye and will occupy 1t at
once. Mr.. Brenizer will thoroughly
overhaul the place and put it in first
class condition. The property has
all city advantages without taxation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
EDWARD MAKrNs. j.. D. We.
LEADS TN PROCESSION.
Acme Creamery Co. Has : Splendid
Rscord for High Mix Prices.
Dentistry . specially. !
emce AIN. L. Dunett's Livery barn,
Abilene, Kansas.

Acme Creamery Co. Has : Splendid
Record for High Milk Prices.
The Acme Creamery company con-
tinues to occupy the front rank in
the creamery business Of Dickinson
county.
For the month Of March the Acme
paid 10 cents for butterfat which 10
about 2 cents higher than the price
paid by any other creamery company
in the county.
The low price Of Elgin butter dur
ing the month Of March may have
been taken advantage Of by other
institutions Of this kind in this part
Of the State to justify them In paying
a low price to their customers. But
on account Of the efficient manage
ment Of the Acme company this insti-
tuition has been able to pay its pa
irons the very highest price.
The Acme is q mutual company in
the fullest meaning Of the term and
all Of tho stockholders have access to
the books and know exactly how the
business Is being run. There Is no
"trickery" practiced and the farmers
are paid every cent their milk Is
worth, based upon the worlds high
est market price for the best butter.
The amount Of milk furnished this
company has been steadily increasing
but Notwithstanding this fact it is
unable to fill all Of its orders for but
ter. This, Of course, speaks volumes
for the company's success and as it
has been managed strictly in the in
terest Of the patrons promises to be-
come greater and more prosperous
institution as it's business expands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Rosb.Dchockley.

0. shockley, Of Fort Riley, and
Clara Ross, Of Abilene, were married
by Judge ziegelssch on Monday.
The bride is a daughter Of P. B.
Ross, the well known farmer Of Grant
township and has host Of friends in
Abilene who will wish her much 10Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
In Honor Of Ysls ma H.rv.rd.

New York, April 1s--Naval ofiiciall
have decided 10 rechriSten the Ameri.
can line steamers New York and Paris
the Yale and Harvard, after the two
wellknown universities. 1t Is expected
that large delegations OF students and
ex.students Of these institutions will
participate In the ceremonies Of the
rechristening, and that the affair will
be one calculated to FIJI the other east
ern colleges with envy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

LAWRENCE, Kan. April 10. The Mis-.
souri, and Kansas joint debate was
held here last night and was won by
Missouri. Kansas was represented by
W. s. Kretsinger, B. b. Mccall and
Guy Simpson, and Missouri by J. s.
McIntire, Ed e Hildron and W. G.
Hook. The judges were II. s. Julian,
Of Kansas City; J. W. Gleed, Of Tope.
ka, and Chancellor Boyd, Of Oklahoma.
Judge Frank Doster presided.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

KANSAS CRY, NO., April i6.-The
highest honors at the commencement
exercises last night Of the Kansas City
College Of Pharmacy were conferred
upon a young woman graduate. She
was Miss Harriet Benton, Of Odessa,
Mo She received . diploma and also
. gold medal, which wss the first
prize for the highest grade In Ill the
branches taught st The college
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

1 -
Various Points.
i The commencement exercises %
the country schools are beings held q
the following points in the county:
Navarro, April Is.
Bohaceord, April 10. a
Talnags. April 20.
Susphsu, April 20.
Chapman, April r..
Interesting exercises are held and
the county superintendent 10 prsssn,
at each. Tho following are the grad.
yates with their postofiics addresses
each Of them receives . certificate Of
admission to the county high school:
Talmage- Emily Blunderheld. Ada
Jones, Minnie Martin, Laura and
Bessie McVaugh, Clyde Stokeley, May
Harvey.
Solomon-Walter Jolitz, E W Dil.
ling, Maude Hertzog.
Abilene-Ruth Bryson, Joseph Lob.
man, N s Wolverton, Lille Province,
Myrtle Picking, Carrie Mstteson,
Earl G Hersh, Gertie Greer, Roberta
Green, Carl Plummer, Blanche Kug.
Ter, Elsie Kicker.
Detroit-Mattie Tilton.
Navarre-Albert Brown, Roy Rock,
Wilfred Brown.
Donegal-walter Engle, Harvey
Engle, Edith Hoffman.
Enterprise-Winnie Rudy.
Hope-Grace Folsom, Grace Morri.
son, Raymond Trostle, Glenn Ryan,
Alice Fry, Cora Cook.
Sutphen-Florence Crayden.
Alida-Emma Gieller, Lille Gieller,
Ella Gross.
Manchester-Ella Williams, Mamie
Ayres.
lndustry-Manley and Harry Huff,
Leila Thompson.
Upland-Selma johnson.
Woodbine-Minnie Rudd.
Chapman-Clara johnson, Cecil
CLARK, Almar Smith, VIM Erwin.
Bonaccord-Bessie Mark, Geo W
Lands.
Dillon-B Allen Barnes, Carl Gep-
hart, Arthur Davidson, Frank King.
berg.
New Chillicothe- Bessie Clapp, Roy
Wick, Jessie Scripter, Guy Probasco.
Moonlight-Mary Brechbill.
Rinehart-Leroy E Murphy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Fred Funston at Chapman.

Fred Funston, late chief Of artillery
in the Cuban army and the only Kan
sas man Of prominence to take part
in the Cuban troubles, will lecture
at Chapman Saturday evening, April
%, on 1.-THE Inside Of the Cuban Rev.
olution." 1t will bea graphic account
Of the real facts about the struggle
for independence told by one who
marched and fought in the armies Of
Gomez and Garcia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Ont Of the Mail Bar.

W. H. Rhodes writes from bis fine
stock farm near Tampa "Have
been expecting to get up to Abilene
but am very busy with spring work;
am also building large barn. Wheat
looks fine in this Republican (Marion)
county"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Runaways 1900 and 1880.

The black horse that runs the de-
livery wagon Of A. T. Munroe's store
has distinguished itself by running
away twice in the past "a hours. It
devastated the northwest part Of town
and this morning it raced around
town and ended at Northcraft's. One
broken wagon is the damage up to
date.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

FORT SoorT, Kan, April 1s.-By
reason Of having Internationally de.
faulted In $4,000 lawsuit, the Neo.
sho Valley Investment company, which
for many years has done business In
southern Kansas, has been compelled
TO temporarily suspend business. The
sheriff has elected Manager Minton
from the general Office at Chetopa and
taken possession Of the office and &C.
counts under an execution Of q judg'
ment obtained In this county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
@. A. r. Enoampmsn. 1t Wichita.

WICHITA, Kan, April 19-Already
more than hundred visitors and otfi.
cials Of the Grand Army sncampment
which convenes Wednesday, have ar
rived In Wichita Five thousand peo-
pie are expected on Wednesday. A
liberty tree will be planted In River
side park, and speeches will be made
by Mayor Ross Department Com.
mander Botkin and Gov Barnes, Of
Oklahoma
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Chicago Business Mem Patriotic.

CHICAGO, April ls.-Chicago's bust
ness men have already begun TO con
slider what they can do for the men
who 70 70 the front In case congress
declares war against the Spsniards.
Some will continue their employees on
the pay rolls, several have announced
that they will pay $1,000 70 the fsmi-
lies Of any Of their men who may be
killed and three or four will do both.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
MARKET NOTES.
Puts--July wheat S5s-a.
Calls-July wheat S9s.
Curb-July wheat S7i.s.
STOCK MARKETS.

Reported to the REFLECTOR BY
Charles Dixon Commission Company,
Kansas City, this afternoons;
KANSAS Cry
Cattle receipts, 1900, steady.
Hog receipts, 1900, top $50 bulk sW to
$40; weak to lower.
CHICAGO
Cattle receipts, 10000; steady to 10 higher.
Hogs receipts H,oOO steady tosK higher.
Chicago estimates, TOoo hogs for tomof-
row.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
NO JURY NEXT TERN.
District Court Will Have q Quiet
Session.

For the first time in years, perhaps
in the history Of the county, the next
term Of district court will have no
jury. According to the new statute
the May term is "lsw term" at
which no Jury is summoned unless
ordered by the Judge. As there are
few criminal cases in prospect none
will be ordered, thus saving the coun-
ty a large sum Of money. Court
meets May I'd. Six divorce cases are
on the docket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Rumor Of Ex.Preaidsnt Crsapo's Death.

WARRINGTON, April l9.-No word has
come to Senior Andrade, the Venexue.
Ian minister here, Of the killing Of ex-
President Crespo by the rebels The
minister's brother, Gen. Andrade, is
now president Of Venezuela, having
succeeded Crespo. The minister
thought 1t strange he had received no
advices from Venezuela, but said there
had been fighting in the part Of Vene-
zuela In which Gen. Crespo was last re-
ported,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
LOCAL MARKETS.
BUTTER MARKET.

ed for week ending today. Dlckins0n county
price ~ cents less than New York; X cent?
less than Chicago,l
KANSAS CIry-Fancy separator nc. dairy
fancy 12.0 15c, steady.
oHIcAoO-Creameryis q Tic, dairy 10 o
16c, steady.
New NORTHWESTERN creamery Is o 1856
Elgin 49, factory Is tol7c, heavy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Salt Lake City. Utah.

BEGGs MFG. Co.
Asa general thing am down
on all kinds Of patent medicines, but
am happily disappointed after a trial
Of Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup among
my customers and patients. 1t re-.
lieves all throat and lung difficulties at
once. H. F. OGDEN, M. D.
Sold by c. Z. Northcraft q Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
SPAIN SAYS WAR!
Havana Harbor 70 b Dloekadsd on
Sunday ual''s There b . 8aek.
down IN tho Part Of Spain span.
ish Minister 0oss.

WASHINGTON, april II, II .. NJ
Spain accepts war with the Unite
States. She spurns the ultimatuu
and refuses to evacuate or yield be
sovereignty in Cuba.
Minister Woodford leaves Spain to
day.
This action was taken BY the Span
ish government before the American
minister had been given an opportun
ity to present the Mckinley ultima
tum.
This is Spain's reply: 1t is mott.
fcstion that she accepts war and thu
army and navy Of the United States
must now enforce the ultimatum.
M'KINLEY's ULTIMATUM SENT.
Special to the Reflector.
WASHINGTON, April 20.--The presi.
dent has signed the congress resolu.
tions and this morning sent an ulti-
matum toSpain demanding a reply
by Saturday at midnight. ia favor.
able answer does not come the Ha-
vana harbor will be blockaded.
President Mckinley wanted to make
the limit 70 hours but Secretary
Alger wanted three days in order to
get the troops to points Of concentra.
ton toward which they are all hurry.
ing.
Warships at Key West and Fortress
Monroe are in fine trim and com.
mander is eager to sail.
Spanish Minister Bernardo leaves
Washington at 7 o'clock this evening.
Diplomatic relations are all broken
between the two countries. Benarbe
asked for bis passports today and got
them. The house gave unanimous
consent.
A bill calling for volunteers will
pass this afternoon.
Contents Of the ultimatum will be
made public Thursday. The contents
can only bs gained by report but it is
said that they are vigorous In terms
and demand Of Spain an immediate
Of troops from Cuba and
the establishment Of q free and
independent government in Cuba.
SPECIAL TRAINS FROM HERINGTON.
Special to the Reflector.
HERINGToN, April 2O.-Five special
trains went south this morning to
take soldiers from Fort Sill and Fort
Reno to the East.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

We have several good second hanc
headers for sale.
1929 HODGE Bros.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

We can sell you as good shoes as
you can find anywhere. Try us.
Theo. Nusz.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

We have 9 full line Of dried fruits
at right prices. Call on Thee. Nuss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
MARKETS OF TODAY.
Grain and Stock in Chicago and
Kansas City.

The grain and stock markets IN
Chicago today as reported to Estes =
Rohrer by telegraph are as follows;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Special Sale!
A RARE CHANCE TO BUY A NICE DRESS
CHEAP.

FOR TEN DAYS we will offer complete Outfit Of Innings
FREE with any Dress Pattern we have in the store.
The goods are all new having been purchased this season.
and are as desirable styles as we ever offered
The line comprises about Is different patterns ranging III
price from $495 to $3.50 apiece All
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
FORT RILEY TROOPS GONE.


Fort RILEY, April 2O.-All the
troops at the fort left for the front
last night. This departure included
Col. Arnold and staff, two troops Of
the LIST cavalry, six Of the End, the
hospital corps, and LIST cavalry
band. Col. Caffee, I'd cavalry,
goes with the command and will
join bis regiment. Capt. John Bax'
ter, Jr., quartermaster who succeeded
Capt. Ruhlen, will remain in COM
mand Of the cavalry post. Lieut..
Treat remains at the artillery post.
Chaplain Barry remains. Two men
from each troop have been detailed to
be on guard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-07

and representing himself for having aided the injustice by recognizing the independence of Belgium.
 Leopold soon, however, changed the opinion of Europe. He proved himself an admirable king, and the worthy Belgians showed themselves to be ca pablo of self-government and of loyal ty to their adopted ruler. Leopold took virtual charge of the foreign poli- cy. His influence was felt in every de- partment of the state. He was not content to be a fgurehead. But he was careful never to overstep the line that separates the constitutional mon arch from the absolute monarch. He once said to those who had aided in the freeing of Belgium and in calling him to the throne: "You have made Bel gium, but I have introduced her to her neigbbors."
 In the dark year of 1848 Belgium was the only country in Enrope that re- mained unshaken. Plots, conspiracies, tumult and discontent were rife among the people. Every king doubted his subjects. France reyolted against Louis Philippe, who was forced to fly for safety to England,where he landed at Newhaven under the name of .'Mr. Smith" Throughout this troubled time Leopold remained in Brussels, al-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-07
Control Knncaroo skins.

Few people are aware that the Kan garoo skins secured by the hunters ID New Zealand and Australia are con trolled by an American firm in New ark, N. J., but this is the fact. It came about only by the fact that an Amer. ican first established the industry ol tanning the hides for leather, and nc has since so monopolized the marhe' that no rival concern has attemPteu U compete with him. The hunters DrlnB the skins of the kangaroos to tii0 coast, and the agents of the NeWaiA concern buy them at once, outpiauins all others. The hunters receive aDous 70 cents a pound for the skins, anu some of them are able to make so,oOO a year. The skins of all the 20 yarletles of kangaroos thus come hrst 'o8 America, and are tanned for the maj ket. London and Paris shoe manulao turers have to buy their stoeh tanned kangaroo hide direct iron Newark, and prominent buyers lron Germany, Greece and Australia efei have to do the same. About o,0oV these kangaroo skins reach Ne"a every week, and they are tanned an made up into shoes, trunks, bags lises and pocketbooks.- -Phliaue'f' Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-07
 ]" OFTF4E
 BElGiAhS
'. ss.''.S:i..lSISlsl!ssEl'sAaszs z. :i.lIl

and undertake a systematic campaign for the improvement of rural high ways throughout the United States. The membership of the league includes prominent officials in the national and the state governments, hundreds of members of the different state legis- latures, and in general men of char acter and influence in all parts of the country. Its purposes, which primarily were for the benefit of those who ride the wheel. have proved a thousand fold more beneficial to the people at large throughout the country, the farmers in particular. It has been needed only that these purposes be fully set forth and understood to se- cure their prompt indorsement in the
 shape of good road laws in every progressive state where the effort has been made.
 The league began its agitation for good roads abont 1887, and in 1891 be- gan the publication of the Good Roads Magazine. The first pamphlet issued hy the league was ''The Gospel of Good Roads," of which about 400, ,000 copies were printed in various forms
 Prior to this time the work of the league had been carried on through newspaper articles and through the medium of the Fress associations. The Good Roads Magazine was published
 continuously for three years. and about million and half copies were