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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

In .Jail For Debt.

The Kings Bench was the largest
of all the debtors prisons. 1t FORM
erly STOOD on the east side Of the High
street on the site OF what Is now the
second street north Of ST. Georges
Church. This prison was taken down
in 1853, and the debtors were removed
to larger and much more commo-
dious place on the other side OF the
street south OF Liant street.-The site
is now marked by a number OF new
and very ugly houses and mean
streets. In the year 1776 the prison.
ers had to lie two in q bed, and even
for those who could pay there were
not beds enough, and many slept on
the floor Of the chapel. There were
1916 prisoners; in addition to the pris-
oners many of them had wives and
children--a total of 1899 sleeping
every might in the prison. There was
good water supply, but there was
no mhrmary, no resident surgeon,
and NO bath. Imagine a place con-
tanning 1899 persons, and no bath
and no infrmary! Among these pris-
oners, abort hundred years ago.
was a certain Col. Geo. Hanger, who
has left his Memoirs" behind him for
the edifcatiop of posterity' accord
ling to him the prison "rvaled the
purlieus OF Mapping, ST. Giles and
81. james in vice, debauchery and
drunkenness. The general immoral
fty was so great that II was only pos
sible. he says. TO escape coniagion
by living separate, or by conserving
only with the few gentlemen Of honor
who might be found there Other
wise man will quickly sink into dis
sipation-he will lose every sense OF
honor and dignity. every moral prin-
ciple and virtuous disposition. Pail
Mall Magazine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

The Golden Medical Discovery" has
been said to cure consumption. It sure
ly and infallibly cures all bronchial and
throat troubles. It strengthens weak
lungs and cures lingering coughs. 1t lisa
healer and builder Of tissue. II cleanses
and enriches the blood-regulates the
heart action--puts the whole body in
tune with nature.
Mrs. Kerr's trouble was probably bron-
chial Ii was painful-dangerous II let
run-dangerous in the hands Of All in
competent doctor. Don't take local
DOCTORS word for everything. Write to
DR.. Pierce. Tell him your symptoms.
for over thirty years he has been chief
consulting physician at the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
N. y. Consultation with him will cost
you nothing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Cattarh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat Of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a blood or constitu-
lional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one Of the best pbysi-
clans in this country for years, and is
a regular prescription. 1t is compos-
ed Of the best tonics known, combin-
ed with the best blood purifiers, act
ing directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination Of the two
ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
rsrs CRAVE " LAFArErrH
The Marquis Bones Rest In Convent
Garden, Neglected By HIS
Couutrynaeu.

OF the 100000 Americans who year.
~ go to Paris, IT is safe to say that
very few ever visit the last resting
place OF Lafayette. 1t lies far from
the haunts Of American pleasure seek
ers who frequent the Champs
Elysees, the splendid shops, the opera
house and theaters, or even the gal.
leries OF the Louvre and Luxembourg,
Or the many ancient historic build
ings raised by the genius of man.
One spring day Il trip of about four
miles carried up over the Place du
Trone. Nearby, in the Rue Picpus,
we came to gray old walls of the
Convent of Les Danes du Sacre Occur.
The mlld.eyed, gray-haired sister who
answered the bell consigned us at
once to the one man allowed about
the place-a white-haired, courteous
gardener. He hailed us with Joy
when he found we were Americans,
who had come far to see the grave OF
Observation-Disclosures beloved friend
and ally in the revolution.
"Helas! mes danes" sighed the old
man; but few of your nation come
here to pay respect to the memory OF
the great hero, Lafayette"
You come, too. on an important
day for us. Five of our sisters leave
today for South America. They go to
teach young girls there"
1t was strange to think Of women
who, as he told us, had never crossed
the Threshold of the convent since
they entered it, over twenty years be-
fore, taking the long, varied journey
to Brazil. He led us through a quaint
old garden with high walls shutting
1t in from the street aud neighbor-
ing open lots.
mo hands but mine have tended
these plants for over thirty years"
Lovingly the gardener waved his
hand toward the close-clipped tails,
the trellises covered with grape vines,
the luxuriant foweriag shrubs and
gay flowers.
AT the end Of the garden, loved by
the quiet nuns. he unlocked gate.
In a small, private cemetery where
repose the remains of members Of the
noble families of De NoaiIles, De
Grammont, DE Montaigne and others.
we found the grave Of Lafayette. A
modest tablet marks the spot. Birds
sing in the trees close by; the roar
and hustle of THE beautiful great city
was hushed in this secluded spot. In
a smaller inclosure lie the bones OF
arstocratic victims Of the Reign OF
Terror" who persisted in the Place
du Trone. so near it. It saddened MS
to see how forgotten Lnfayette's
burial place appeared to be by his
own countrymen, whom he served
with such royal and true patriotism
during The troublous times OF the
French revolution, and to the end OF
his eventfu life But though we ne
glect his grave. his name and mem
cry are cherished and loved by all
trne-heartpd Americans. For the
youth who came across the Atlantic
to aid our fathers to shake off the
yoke of England, and found on this
continent n republic such as he
dreamed Of and hoped to see in his
own beloved France, stands next to
Washington in the harris OF our peo-
pie, America has never forgotten,
and never vii forget, how he i'm
paired his fortune and periled his life
to make us free. Twenty-fonr towns
they have named for Lafayette. The
Boston Transcript.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re
Rector, December s, 1881
Publication Notice.
To Louvina Banning:

~ sv"'ihh bhHuiuS
You are hereby notified that you have been
sued In the district court OF Dickinson coun-
W state OF Kansas, In an action wherein H,
l.. Bunce, executor, Is plaintiff and you, to-
gether with William b. Banning, are defend
ants: that unless you answer the petition Of
said plaintiff on or before the 10Th day OF
January, A. d. 1899, the same will be taken
as true and judgment rendered against said
defendants for the sum OF s525, with interest
on $500 at the rate OF 10 per cent per annum
from the first day Of July, A. d. 1894, and for
costs, and a further Judgment will be rem
dered foreclosing q mortgage on the follow
ing described real estate situated In Dickin-
son county, state OF Kansas, tO-wit: Lot
number fourteen a. In block number eleven
dl) In the town Of Chapman, and directing
the sale Of said real estate, without appraise-
ment, as provided by law, and barring and
foreclosing you, and all persons claiming or
to claim under, by or through you, from all
right, title or interest In or to said real es-
tate. sTAMBAUGH 4 HURD,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Lord Rosenbery,s Mot.

A clever mot Of Lord Rosebery's Is
repeated by Miss de Forest in the Ba-
Ear. At dinner, not long ago, some
one asked the owner Of Eolus and
prime minister what memory was.
Memory" replied Lord Rosebery, rs
the feeling that steals over US when
we listen TO our friends original
stories"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Once. when Bismarck was leaving
home in 1866, his youngest son asked
him how long he was 10 be away. He
replied that he did not know. At that
moment a servant came in to inquire
how many bottles of cognac were to
be packed up in the princes luggage.
"Twenty.fonr," was THE answer. "Ah,
papa" cried the terrible infant"
now I know how long you are to be
from home-twenty-four days!"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
MANY People Cannot Drink

coffee at night 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain.O when you
please and sleep like a top. For
Gran-O does not stimulate; 1t nour-
ishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For
nervous persons, young people and
children Grain-0 is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get a pack
age from your grocer today. Try it
in place Of coffee. 10 and 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Try Aliens Foot. Ease.

A powder TO be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions Of
all pain and gives rest and comfort
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 25c. Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, Leroy, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

For External Piles, Cuts, Burns
and Bruises, Old Sores, Eczema, and
all Skin diseases. BEGGS' GERMAN
SALVE stands to-day without a peer.
1t is an old reliable remedy, and II
used freely, wounds will heal without
scar. Be careful to get "Beggs"
and be sure Of a speedy cure. For
sale by c. E. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
fector, Dec. 1, 1881
Publication Notice,

To Dewitt Schiefelin, Ida Schiefslin, Jacob
seibert, Fanny Seibert Susy seibert, Lizzy
seibert, Thomas Fleming, Kitty Fleming
Mary f. Young and Otis Smith:
You and each Of you are hereby notified
that you have been sued In the district court
Of Dickinson county, state Of Kansas, In an
action wherein E. H. Griffin Is plaintiff, and
you, together with John D. Griffin, are de-
PENDANTS, that unless you answer the petit
ton Of said plaintiff on or before the l4th day
Of January, A. D., 1899, the same will be taken
as true and judgment rendered ordering the
partition Of the following described real es-
tate situated In Dickinson county, state Of
Kansas, to-wit; The north half OF the
southwest quarter Of section two ~, in town
ship eleven IN, south, Of range three Cg east
Of the sixth principal meridian, or II that
cannot be done without manifest injustice,
such proceedings will be had as are author
lied by law, and judgment will be rendered
against said defendants for $4,000 rents and
profits OF said real estate and for costs.
STAMBAUGH & HURD,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
The First Woman Novelist.

Inc nrSt woman VINO llveu ny net
pen in England was the notorious
Aphra Behn. She was at once .
power and portent during the latter
end Of the Seventeenth century. Be-
fore her, the only two callings open to
women were housewifery and witch
craft. She, after some experience Of
foreign countries and intercourse with
all sorts and conditions OF people,
dared to enter the literary arena, and
set at naught the usually accepted
doctrine that only men had the right
Of monopoly there. She struck out
nc original ideas; her great ambition
was to write as like o man as posi-.
bic. The public applauded her daring,
and laughed at her wit, and in spite
Of her immortality she was granted
che supreme honor of grave in West.
minister Abbey, an honor not given to
George Eliot or Jane Austen. She
wrote down to her audiences, and In
reading her plays and novels some al.
l0wances must be made for the cor.
rupt age in which she lived. She was
continually in contact with the licen-
tious cavaliers and wild-bloods OF
Charles IFS infamous court. She
copied what she saw and heard; she
never rose above her surroundings;
she had no ideals.
Her plays are much more objection
able than her novels. The drift of her
earlier novels is not against morality,
though they often offend from want
of taste. The Fair Jilt" is portrait,
probably drawn from life, of an un.
principled woman who stops at moth.
ing to gain her ends. She is held up,
not as pattern, but as an object OF
contempt. The style Of "'l'he Fair
Jilt" is much less stilfed than that OF
"Oroonko, or the Royal Slave and
some passages rise to eloquence. "The
Lovers Watch, or the Art of Making
Love" is a curious specimen of Aphra
Behn's writings. At each hour of the
day and night Iris writes to Damon,
and Damon to Iris They are prettily
expressed, some of these letters. In
one of them Charles II is addressed
in terms before which all other
panegyrics must pale their Intellectual
fires. He is called the darling Of
Mars, the delight of heaven the joy
OF earth, great, pious, steadfast, just
and brave, dispensing mercy all
around, soft and forgiving.' He is
evoked as Saving angel who pre-
served the land, stopped the dire
plague, and Gained the wild fires of
distracted world"
Injustice to the weak arouses Aphra
Behn's fercest Indignation. She has
womanly compassion for any one that
is oppressed. As Mr.. Swinburne has
pointed out, "Oroonco" is one feverish
and imprisoned protest against cruel.
ty and tyranny. Her friend, zone OF
her own SEX" saws, "She was Of gen.
erous, humane disposition. very sery.
iceabe to her friends in nil that
was In her power, and would sooner
forgive an injury than do one. She
had wit, humor, good-nat,,rp, and
Judgment. She was a woman of sense
and consequently a lover of pleas.
800 ~ H.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
$4,000 Reward!

The members Of the Dickinson
County Gun Club offer the above re.
ward for the conviction of any person
or persons found KILLING, BUYING,
SELLING or SHIPPING quail or prairie
chicken for market.
G. V. TOPPING, President,
W. P. GULIcK, Secretary. 7-l6*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

PLUCK Is the secret Of success In
Wall street." Well III give you
$4,000 IL you'll teach me your meth.
Cd Of plucking. "-Brooklyu Life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

BEGGS' HAIR REVIEWER The
old reliable Hair Restorer and lnvig-
orator, for over thirty years the leader
in its line; II you give it trial you
will recommend it to your friends.
Sold by G. Il. Northcraft 4 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
aector, December |, "A. D. 1881
SHERlFF'S SALE.
Case No. 3712.
George R. Bottom, plaintiff,

ease NO. 5ilz.
George R. Bottom, plaintiff,
VS..
Henry Davidson, Kate Davidson, William II
Pulls and Peter Imig, defendants.
Under and by virtue Of an order Of sale is
sued by the clerk OF the district court Of
the eighth Judicial District within and for
Dickinson county, state of Kansas, In the
above entitled case, and to me directed and
delivered, | will, on
Monday, January 2, A. D. 1899,
at 10 o'clock a. M OF said day, at the front
door Of the courthouse In the city OF Abilene.
Dickinson county, state of Kansas, without
appraisement, sell to the highest bidder for
cash In hand the following described
real estate, to wit:
The south half (s1t) Of the northwest quar-
ter INV ~ the north half IN VI OF the south
west quarter (swl4) and the southwest quar-
ter tsw " Of the southwest quarter (sw W OF
section thirty-six 1851 In township thirteen
Q3) south, OF range two (2) east of the sixth
principal meridian In Dickinson county,
State OF Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pursuant
to the judgment Of the court In said cause
recited In said order Of sale
Witness my hand this 18th day OF Nov.
A. d. 1895.
nh. ROBSON
Sheriff Of Dickinson County, Ksnsas.
By HERB Brown,
Under Sheriff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Was i ).
(0nsuIIlp6oA2

Doctors are often wrong.
The local doctor is an overworked indi-
vidual. He hurries from case Of scar
letina to case Of diabetes and from that
to the ainputation Of a leg. He must act
sometimes huriedly. It is not
strange that he makes an occasional mis-
take. But mistakes are dangerous and
should be avoided.
Mrs. G. E. Kerr, Of Fort Dodge, Iowa,
recently had some experience. She says:
Last spring was taken with severe pains IN
my chest, and was so weak could hardly walk
about the house. tried several physicians and
they told me had consumption. Before I had
taken the first bottle Of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, ! was very much better. !
took five bottles Of II and have not yet had any
return Of the trouble &
Was it consumption &{cX%
Probably not. uTf0
~ z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Tarring and featherlng was once a
legal punishment for theft. 1t is said
TO be found in the statutes OF both
England and France about the time
Of the Crusades.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-30
Told in Fewest Words

Dr. Theophilus Parvin, one Of the most
distinguished physicians Of the country.
formerly a citizen Of Indianapolis, is dead
in Philadelphia.
George Pegram, chief engineer Of the
Union Pacific, has resigned, to become
consulting engineer Of the Manhattan ele-
waited road of New York.
At Darford, Wis, yesterday julius
Zuelke was sentenced to life smprison-
ment for the killing of Edward Davids
near Markesan on April s. 1896
Eastbound freight shipments from Chi
cago for the week ending January 2
amounted to e9.7s6 tons, against $3.50 tons
last week and $3.50 a year ago.
La Paz. the nominal capital Of Bolivia.
has been declared in a state Of siege.
Zoila, Florez and other personages be
longing TO the opposition have been ban
ished.
President Diaz Of Mexico IS preparing
10 visit the United States re viii visit
all the principal cites. including St Louis.
New York. Washington and the Pacific
coast.
Secretary Bliss has recommended to
congress that an appropriation OF Ss9.0o0
be made 10 continue irrigation work on
the Navajo Indian reservations IA ATi-
IONA and New Mexico.
The grand Jury AT Camden, y J.. has
returned seven indictments IN connection
with the charges o. embracery IN the I'll
Shaw murder rlis-trial- O-.7 OF them Is
against Harry < scoyel, Shaw's attorney.
Il is reported that Count William Bis
raarck. president q East Prussia and sec
ord son Of Prince Bismarck has fought
c duel with Herr Aaubach. the chief pres
identiaI ccu1cllor. owing 70 a personal
quarrel. Herr Ea-hach vas wounded
David 7. yv0rl-1r1 hes been appointed re-
ceiver II the Standard Coffin company.
Cincinnati. under Al aruicahle arrange
useut by the directors ard Etockheldsrs-
The assets are placed a. t535)o. Liabilities.
g. 90
IN the fourth test match between the
Australian cricketers ard ere visiting
English eleven az The close Of play yes
terday at Melbourne. Australia. TIE hone
players had scored - ruas Tor seven
wicketa down
TIE members q the Chicago ProdUes (
Exchange have adopted resolution farm
ally dissoiylaz that institution The &C. (
ton s. the resell, o. sozg-contlaEegl strife .
betweea sAs butter ard eggs zen ard 10
su;te-inc peogls /
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-30
HOGGlSR DUBLIN THEATERS
Ancient Monopoly Confronted by tho
Modern boycott

London, Jan. 2s-The patsntees u no
Dublin city theatres under an Old law
of George III have issued a notice pro-
hIbitfnr amateur theatrlcals. 80 the st
referred 20 gives them a monopoly Of The
atricai performance. al Dublin society
a. IN arms against tho lssHess, and they
threaten not % attend the taeafrss.
The fashionable theatrical Huccem az
preeent ls undoubtedly Argur 81. Pine
roe- new comedy '-Tbe'awney Of To
wells and al society is Seeking % ths
Court theatre. chiefly % zee Lord Ross
Ism. who under the uorn DC theatre of
James Errtirs. has part Be- re profuc~
ton. though The play alone would 20 ne
theatre Tor a ionR line.
Peert1hna's production % "J8'ius Cas-
ear'' 81 received wifh the greatest prsiss
on al sides. - HsrpsvEsnz anything s@eH
In London in ire waT o srea~ry ard
staTlng. y iu d1ubffai. h4ueTer. = u
XII turn out 20 be- a fnsoo.ai success
L1utonsrs ase becoming slafe and r1ors
gncl.ned % urhter arurer.sats- a. rvi-
seured 81 SEE ir1prndirr vlthfra1sf q
So Henry IrvrFs Peter fee Great -
tho fuisal- - Fet-aarT. gfs failure rrfs
E.r He1ry 8-urerare3 vita q glecrrsor
and pc vBH depFnf upoa The Bsl5s.|
-.faEarc Sans Ceas" aff The Err-
chant - Ve-f~r- - ssau ne lTee4rn
arhls rebearalas Trasa x Eiraen's pay.
T,oa-t hurry In the store saiezrsa 49,
-als - 20 ra'leat. Sc that Tos have -.
rzhf tnlrg. ard 70; q substitute. bsrsrs
gass hsus OVER your money.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-30

avenues. Ethics taught now contrasted
with the teachings fifty years ago. Pub
lie invited.
Services at the Endeavor Presbyterian
church, Market and Eighteenth street,
Sunday morning and evening. by the Rev.
Paul Heiligman. Morning theme, THE
Pearl of Great Price" Evening theme,
THE Christian Race; How TO Win tt
Rev. a. w. Aspy will preach at Il
o'clock a. m. and at 7:30 p. m. at the
Emporia Avenue Baptist church. Sabbath
school at 10 o'clock, conducted by Mr.. R.
2. Carlton, superintendent; B. Y. P. L.
prayer meeting at Gas p. m. Regular
weekly prayer meeting of the church next
Thursday evening at 7:3O p. m. All are
cordially invited to come and worship
with US.
Reformed church, corner South Topeka
avenue and Lewis street-Services by the
pastor at l Ia m. and 7:30 p. m. The
evening service will be preparatory to
the celebration of the Holy Communion
the following Sunday. Sunday school at
9:45 a. M; Young Peoples society at $50
p. m. Everybody welcomed to all these
services.
st. Johns Episcopal church, corner
Third and Topeka Inconsistencies II
a. m. and 7:30 p m. Morning subject,
do We Make Conditions or Do Condi-
lions Make Us?" Music by the Quartet
choir. Evening music by the ROBBED choir,
with special offertory. st. Andrews
brotherhood, p. M; Sunday school, $50
a. m. All invited.
Plymouth Congregational church. cor
ner North Lawrence and Second street,
Rev. Henry E. Thayer, pastor-Services
at 1 la. m. and 7:30 p. M; Sunday school
at 12:15 p. m. The pastor will speak in
the morning on 1.-The Mind of Christ"
The evening service will be under the di-
rection of the Endeavor society, which
will render an exercise entitled, 1.-THE
Endeavor Locomotive"
Mr.. Nash, formerly general secretary
of the Y. NJ. c. A. of Nebraska, a man
versed in the Bible, is giving a series
of Bible readings in the First Presby
terrain church. The 10 a. m. service is
a series of lessons on How to Study the
Bible" The p. m, for instruction Of
everybody. Everybody invited. Mr.. Nash
will only be here one week.
At the First Baptist church, 237 North
Lawrence avenue, the pastor, c. II. Ware
ham, will preach at Ia m. The Sunday
school will meet at 10 a. m, Superintend-
ent j. F. Sherman in charge. The B.
Y. P. U. will hold its meeting at $50 p.
m, and at 1870 p. m. Mr.. Sternegal, sec
rotary of the Y. NJ. c. A, will conduct
the service. The mid-week Bible class,
under the leadership of J. F. Sherman.
will meet at $50 on Thursday evening.
and the prayer meeting will be held at
1880 same evening