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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

We concluded to cross the creek d
aunt Tor some partridges young Lin.
CON mad seen the day before. Ths
creek was swollen BY a resent rain.
and in crossing on the narrow footIos
Aoe iell In. Neither Of us could swim.
gov . long pole and held II out 70
ape who grabbed II. Then pulled
MN ashore. He was almost dead and
was badly scared. l rolled and
pounded him in good earnest. Then
got him by the arms and shook him,
,ne water meanwhile pouring out Of
MS mouth. BY this means | succeed
ca IN bringing him to, and he was
soon all right. Then q new difficulty
CONFRONTED us. II our mothers dis.
covered our wet clothes they would
wnip us. This we dreaded from ex.
perience and determined to avoid, II
was June. the sun was very warm,
ana we soon dried our clothing by
spreading 1t on the rocks about US.
we promised never to tell the story.
ana l never mentioned the incident
end" ""s''
A touch of youthful romance came
lnto Austin Gollaher's life when he
used to 90 to the Lincoln's to visit
ana 70 engage in boyish pursuits with
hpranam. Sarah, or "Sallie" Lincoln,
less than year younger than Austin
IN age became 'Ne object Of his
youthful attentions. He was wont to
reler to this attachment in words
somewhat like this: abraham Lin.
coin had a sister. Her name was
!, and she was a very pretty pirl, |
one went to school when she could, |
winch was not often. Yes, IL YOU |
must know. Sallie Lincoln was nv |
She was about my age, |
! loved her, and claimed her, as bows |
no. suppose that was one reason
ior my warm regard for Abe. When
the Lincoln family moved to Indiana
! was prevented by circumstances
from bidding goodby to either Of the
children And ! never saw them
again. Chicago Times Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
Enforcing the valued Policy Law.
Macon Temperance Crusade.

MACON. Mo-, April lS.-The temper
ance people Of Macon have arranged
for vigorous crusade against the 50.
looms and are trying to create such q
sentiment Of opposition to them that
1t will be impossible for them to &c,
signers to their petitions, which will
shortly be presented to the citizens.
The great argument that has been
successfully employed by the saloon
element is that the city needs the
$1,000 a year derived from license to
operate its electric light plant and
make necessary city improvements
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21

AKRON, o., April 1s.-Negotiations
to consolidate the Goodrich, Of Akron;
Goodyear, Of Connecticut and Butler.
of New Jersey, the three leading hard
rubber companies Of the country, have
been closed. The consolidation will
take effect on April 20 and mail offices
will be in New York city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
THE SITUATION IN SPAIN.
War Once Actively Engaged In Fortifying
the Kingdom and Its Dependencies
-spanlah MInIatry Tottering.

MADRID, April l4.-As the result Of a
long cabinet council last night the
Spanish war office Is actively engaged
in fortifying and manning the Mediter-
ranean islands Of Spain and in placing
other portions Of the kingdom in a
state Of defense. 1t Is understood that
instructions have been cabled to Capt.
Gen. Blanco to carry the suspen-
sion OF hostilities into practical
effect, according to the circumstances
In each district The Spanish govern
ment, however, expresses the opinion
that it is not called upon to take action
until the recommendations Of Presi-
dent Mckinley shall have become spe-
cific acts Thus 1t Is considered by the
Spaniards here that matters are prac-
tically as they were before the
message was sent to congress, and
the opinion Is expressed in official
circles that neither the message nor
last nights cabinet meeting has
changed the prospects for peace.
The Spanish Ministry lettering.
LONDON, April !4-Sagasta's min
istry is tottering. Civil war is threat.
ened under certain conditions. The
crisis which the liberal cabinet is now
facing Is the most serious since II
came into power. For month
the situation has been growing
worse. These are facts which
have become known and which
have been sent from Madrid To this
city, despite the strict censorship
which Is now being exercised at the
Spanish capital. The people Of Spain,
will brook no further concessions to
the United States Their patience Is
completely exhausted and it Is an
open secret that the Sagasta cabi-
net is disrupted. In short, should
Spain make further concessions
to the Washington government, the
dynasty would be instantly over.
thrown and chaos would follow. II
may be that the United States con-
gress will not be compelled TO declare
war; but only Its declaration will save
the young king his throne. The prime
minister and the queen regent realize
that they no longer have the power to
agree TO further demands which the
United States might make.
Enforcing the valued Policy Law.
TOPEKA, Kan, April IS. The Con.
necticut Fire Insurance company Is
the latest company to receive attention
from Insurance Commissioner McNall
for violation Of the valued policy law.
In 1895 building insured BY the com.
pany for $4,000 was destroyed by fire,
and In making settlement the com.
pany paid but 1850, this amount be.
ing decided on by appraisement. Com.
missioner McNall wrote the company,
stating that an appraisement was Of |
no effect, as the owner was entitled TO
the face Of his policy or nothing at all.
He ordered the company to pay the re-
naming $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-21
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector, April 81, 1881
ROAD NOTICE.
STATE OF KANSAS, -,
Dickinson county, ss'
Office Of County Clerk,
Abilene, Kansas. ADril N fsQ

huhoho, hhnshs hpfll ~, INU,
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 18th day
Of April. 1893, petition signed BY Michael
Cross and 10 other householder. was
presented to the board OF county commits
s 81 OF the county aforesaid, praying for
the opening Of q certain road, described as
follows, viz: 10
Beginning at the west section lines OF Sec
lions four and nine 4 and 81 In township
thirteen ll3, range three (y east, Dickinson
county, Kansas, said road thence running
east and across the Union Pacific railway TO
the public highway leading to Chapman.
Whereupon, said board OF county commits
sioners appointed the following named per-
sons, viz: John II. Phipps John Marts ana +
N. Lowe as viewers, with Instructions 10
meet, In conjunction with the county sur-
veyor, at the place Of beginning In Center
township, on Wednesday. the nth day OF
Nay, A. d: leeo, and proceed to view aid
rosd, and give all parties hearing.
By order Of the Board Of County Commits.
elonou. r B. JA0ORG'
tnALf County Clerk.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Death of an Oc:Ogenarian.

At2 o'clock yesterday morning Ed
ward Tatnall, aged so years, died sud
denly of heart failure at his home, No.
1403 Gilpin avenue. He was the son OF
Edward Tatnall, and a brother of the
late Joseph Tatnall.
Mr.. Tatnall was born in this county,
and is the last of his immediate family.
He was brother of Joseph Tatnall,
William Tatnall ana Harry Tatnall, the
artist all Of whom are dead. He came
of good old Orthodox Quaker stock, and
was a prominent member of the Orthodox
Meeting in this city.
He was in the nursery business here
,or many years, and filled the position
OF superintendent OF city parks for
some time. He founded the match max
ing business of Swift & Courtney. After
he had established it in modest way
they bought him out and made millions
out OF the enterprise.
Several years ago Mr.. and Mrs Tatnall
celebrated the golden anniversary OF
their wedding.
The sun., 1898-06-01
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
The Filthy Condition of the George
town Jail-.The Old Officers
Reelected.

The annual meeting OF the Delaware
State Board of Health was held yester-
day morning in the Clayton House, this
city. The members present were as fol-
lows:
New Castle county, DR.. Alexander
Lowlier, DR.. +. +. Pierson and DR.. lrv-
ing S. Vallandigham; Kent county, Dr.
4. w. Cooper, DR.. John W. Clifton;
Sussex county, DR.. Robert &. Ellegood
and DR.. Edward Fowler.
DR.. Cooper presided and Secretary
Frazer read the minutes.
Reports were presented on the condi-
tion of Georgetown jail. 1t showed the
cells to be in a filthy condition and hogs
are still kept at the jailas well as prison.
ers.
Dover and New Castle jails were re-
ported in good condition.
The drainage from two tents contain
ing each 100 hogs at Chadd's Ford drains
into the Brandywine. The Pennsylvania
State Board OF Health was notified.
Complaint has been made that the
water furnished to the Delaware train
men at Dover is bad.
The dead fish that were reported in the
Delaware and Chesapeake canal have
been removed by the farmers to be used
as fertilizer.
Renorts were received concerning the
Agricultural College Station at Newark
and the enlargement of its scope.
A lengthy discussion took place over
dipbtheria and the transportation of
dead bodies, the meeting OF the State and
Provincial Boards OF Health in Detroit in
August and the registration records in
the Court House.
DR.. Cooper stated that arrangements
had been made with the agricultural
station at Newark in relation to making
experiments to ascertain facts about
the germs of typhoid and other zymotic
diseases
DR.. Cooper made report on the con-
dition of the we'll water at Milford
which had been analyzed for germs OF
typhoid fever.
DR.. Nallandigham, chairman of the
committee to make an Investigate ID of
the agricultural colleges, asked that
the matter be continued. His request
was granted.
Secretary Frazer made report of his
visit to Hockessin on March 18th, and
gave an interesting account of the trip.
DR.. Ezekiel Cooper was reelected plesi-
dent and f. B. Frazer. secretary.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Today and Investigate Cases
Against Bank LoOters.
QUARTETTE OF INDICTMENTS
Testimony to be Heard Against
Amos Cole, Charles H. Butler,
Harry Il. Ford and j. II.
McGOnigal-.-William N.
Boggs Here Yes.
terday.

The grand jury of the United States
District Court will meet in the Federal
building at ll.30 O'Clock this morning
when the charges against Amos Cole,
Charles H. Butler, Harry L. Ford and
]. R. McGonigal for aiding and abettlns
William N. Boggs in the looting OF the
First National Bank cs Dover will come
up before them for investigation.
The indictments have all been pre-
pared by United States District Attorney
Lewis c. Vandegriit, and it is expected
that with the testimony of the witnesses
subpoenaed that the grand jury will not
consume more than two days time at the
very latest.
Rumor gained currency yesterday
through the publication in an afternoon
paper that the government had dropped
the indictments against Ford and Nc
Gonigal.
District Attorney Vandeg:ift denied
the assertion made and said that that
was case for the grand jury to decide
upon and not the government.
William N. Boggs was brought from
New Castle Jail yesterday morning anc
was closeted all day with Mr. Vande
grift. He was taken back to New Castle
in the afternoon by Deputy Unitec
States Marshal Clark.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Case Dismissed.

Chancellor Nicholson has dismissed
Che rule to compel the Commercial Fire
Insurance Company, Of Wilmington, to
show cause why a receiver should not be
appointed to take charge OF its bust
ness.
The case was brought by Insurance
Commissioner Fowler who claimed that
the securities held by the company
were not worth the amount required by
law.
Acknowledgement r. c. White and A.
F. Polk represented the State, and
Edward Ridgely and Secretary OF State
James II. Hughes represented the com,
pany.
The State presented several witnesses
anda pumber OF atiidavits concerning
she value OF the property and securities
ow1Ded by the company, and the com
pany also presented evidence. Chancel
lor Nicholson dismissed the case by re
fusing the application.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Municipal Court.

In Municipal Court Yesterday morning
Philip Landen and John Welsh, colored
charged with fighting were each fined s;
and costs.
Walter Cumy, Thomas Pats and
Charles Anderson, all colored, were ar.
raigned for being disorderly, and were
fined S. and costs each.
Charles Brown, James j. Powers, John
McClane and Jonas Heck were all fined
for drunkenness.
John Kelley, an aged white man, was
fined $50 and costs for acting indecently
toward small children at Front street
and Railroad avenue.
Frank Fitzpatrick, who has been helc
for some time on suspicion OF being i'm
plicated in the robbing of William Muir
phys cigar store. was dismissed, there
being no evidence against him.
The sun., 1898-06-01
DESERTERS IN CAMP.
COnrt Martial to be Held Today and
the Men to be PaiC-.A New

Order.
Special Dispatch to THE Sun.
MIDDLErowN, May 81. Lieutenant
Clarence Dillon and a squad Of soldiers
arrived in camp here tonight with four
teen deserters, who they captured in
Wilmington ON Monday and today.
All of the men, it is alleged, were en-
joying themselves in the company of
young women when placed under arrest.
They we're placed in the police station
for safe keeping and left Wilmington last
night on the $50 p. m. train for this
place.
They will be tried tomorrow by court
martial. These names follow: William
Croes, William Crowley, Sampson Regby,
William McCelgan, Jacob Lyman, Charles
Lingo George Morris, Thomas Williams,
Edward Hammer and Robert Simpson.
Checks have arrived here for the pay.
ment Of the men by the State and they
will be given their money tomorrow.
The following telegram received by
Governor Ebe W. Tunnel, was read in
camp here today;
"Under first call for 125,O00 men it
was contemplated that the number of
original organizations called for should
have the maximum strength, stated
below; on account of additional organi-
cations having to be accepted, this
maximum was reduced to 81 enlisted
men per company. The maximum
first contemplated is l0j enlisted men
per company OF infantry, 100 per troop
of cavalry, 173 per light battery, 200 per
heavy battery, 1926 of all grades per regi-
ment infantry, consisting of three bat
tallions of four companies each.
"The Secretary OF War bids me say it
is now the wish of the President to
apply, in accordance with the law, so
much of the second call for 75, 900 as may
be necessary to fill out organizations al
ready in service from your state, to the
maximum just stated. He also bids me
say that recruiting officers will be de-
tailed to make and superintend, under
army regulations. enlistments for this
purpose OF t"e number of men wired you
May o. Please name one or more com
petent field officers of respective regi-
ments already in service from your state
to be detailed under order from War
Department for this duty" Recruiting
officers will be appointed in few days.
Company NJ, in command of Captain
w. A. Pratt, First Regiment Delaware
Volunteers, is the banner company OF
the regiment. 1t having no deserters
and the captain is very proud OF it.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Will in Litigation.

The will Ct the late Caroline G. prit
chct formerly of this city, is in Iitiga
tion in the courts at BcIar Nd. William
j. Fisher, Of Wilmington, is one OF the
witnesses in the contested testament
This is the second trial Of the case v hicl
was instituted by her reputcd son, join
prilchett On the first trial the jury dis
agreed.
The nraring j. befTe Judge Waters
William :. Evans and rX.Statr Srnato
John :. Wim, Of Eikton. and j. l.. Rob
iEson, OF bc'air, are attorneys for th'
will. The legal adviser, oi the rtpuioJ
son are Albert Constable, Of EIkton, IN,
Mr. Archer. oi Brtair.
The sun., 1898-06-01
THROUGHOUT DELAWARE.
ClayInont.

George W. Long, Of Rockdale, has re-
covered from an attack OF rheumatism,
which he had for eighteen months.
Francis Todd has been granted pen
sion of 81 per month. The same was
secured by Col. J. Wainwright, OF Will
mingtOn.
Miss Ella Nash Of Trainer, who was
in the Wills Eye Hospital undergoing an
operation on her eyes has returned home
much improved.
Alfred Gallagher, of Aston Mills, and
Miss Maggie Frame, OF Rockdale, We're
married few days ago in Elkton, Md.
S. A. j. Long, the expert miller, for
merly in charge of the mill at Rockland,
Del, is now III charge OF the Borough
Roller Mills at Coatesville, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. {. B. Houston have re-
turned from visit to EIkhorn, W. Va.
The public schools OF Upper Chiches-
ter, four in number. will close for the
summer vacation tomorrow. On June
Sd, the teachers and scholars, with their
parents, will picnic in the woods at
Boothwyn, where camp meetings are
held The pupils will sing patriotic
selections and play various kinds OF
games.
Miss NJ tmie Sheridan and Miss Nettie
Ryan visited their friends Miss Nellie
and Mary Kooch, in Wilmington on
Wednesday last.
Miss Larua Daughton, of Chester,
neice OF Captain James Downs, is visit
ing relatives in Delaware
| The soap factory of Boothwyn, under
the charge OF George w. Sharp, will
commence operation on Monday. Sev-
eral hands will be employed.
Caleb Mason, formerly employed in
the farming business at Boothwyn, has
returned to Chester and scared his old
position as clerk in the store Of W. $.
Mingin, the grocer.
The Dutch ship Tromp, bound from
Phi adeiphla for Anger, ran aground at
Deep Water Point few nights ago. She
had on board 81. 300 cases OF refined oil
valued at S4l, ,1G5. At the last accoun,
she had not been tlOated.
John Fox. who was arrested for at
tempting to shoot his son, has been re
leased, his son agreeing to settle the cast
p 'oviding his father would pay the cost
which lie consented to do.
George Richardson has broken groun(
for new home.
Mr.. Leslie IIemphII OF Wilmington
paid a.vislt to his sister, Mrs. Charles W
O.t'y, on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel IIcwcs of Chcs
ter, spent Sunday with Mrs. Ambrose ;
Ottey.
Mr. and NJ :. Hamilton Luton an(
. son and daughter OF the same place
spent he day with the above lady.
Mr.. Evan GallaI her and wife anC
child spent Monday with friends here.
. Memorial Day exercises was very ap
appropriately kept at Sloan and Bethe
NJ. +. Cemeteries on Monday. Ther
: was IL large concoursc OF people present
: Mr.. Eben \. Baldwin and Richard r
= Baldwin were the speakers on the oCca
sion.
4 four horse hack load Of Young mcl
and ladies came from Wilmington t
Caynont on Monday and spent tiie da,
with Mr., and Mrs. Nchulas WorToiIuw
The Ladies Aid Of CIaymont NJ. I
- Church will give Il fv-liyid ou W,dncs
, laN and Thursday evening.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Wilmington Police Complimcnted.

Chief of Police Dolan yesterday, re-
ceived personal letter from Snperinten-
dent of Police Linden OF Philad lphia,
in which he and Director OF Public
Safety Ritter expressed the sincere thanks
of the department Of that city for the
quick arrest made by the Wilmington
police on Sunday morning Of murderer
Henry Blumberg,
The letter a'so complimcntcd Captain
Chambers, Sergeant Evans and Officers
Shields and MaIoucy for their efficiency
and vigilance and further stated that the
Philadelphia police would reciprocate il
it ever fell in their power to do such q
favor.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Soldier Drowned.

Colonel A. &. McCausland and several
olher Wi,mingtonians went to Delaware
City on Monday ana while there saw the
drowning of one of the soldiers stationed
at Fort Delaware. The unfortunate man
went in for a bath, got beyond his depth
and sank. When he came up a rope was
thrown to him. but he failed to catch it,
and drowned before the eyes of his COM
rades and the Wilmington excursionists.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Instructed Assessors.

A special meeting OF the Levy Court
was held yesterday morning for the pur-
pose of instructing the county assessors
in their duties under the Adams tax
law as amended. All but three Of the
assessors were present when the roll was
called. For the enlightenment of the
assessors typewriter copies of the
amendments were made and placed in
their hands.
The sun., 1898-06-01
i'CiitO Her Death.

Eliza ta'rudnr, ~ year. old, died on
Moud ~ "t FMUhlr,t us tHo result Of an
attack ui p,pIu2y and a fall down a
tlght oi status. Deputy CUromcr Cham
dcr issued the usual certificate. The
remains were taken in nhw@" by friends
al the dead woman at View Castle.
The sun., 1898-06-01
The Doctor Hits Back.

The case of DR.. William &. Osborne,
charged by Andrew j. CGnnor with dis
orderly conduct and intent to commit
murder, has been continued in Municipal
Court until this morning.
DR.. Osborne has entered counter
charge against Connor OF disorderly con-
duct, before Magistrate Daily. Both cases
vii be heard today.
The sun., 1898-06-01
i. O. 4. ". Election.

Tomorrow evening Wilmington Lodge
No !, \. .. l.. W., wlu AohI the semi.
annual cInron ui o'iiwrs. On Frldav
rning Delaware Lodge, No. ) and
American Lodge No. p vii, eject officers
The sun., 1898-06-01
MnMnllM VI ltnIt. .

Hy running into Il pedestrian at
ShnIIp1t Park yesterday Il trruoyn VII
Liam Godry was thrown from hts
hicY,.n and tLL.NLY Minnl.
The sun., 1898-06-01

James j. Cassady of New York was Il
Wilmington visitor yesterday.
Parks are crowded thfs warm weather
by those seeking cool resorts
DR.. Walter Barrett, who has been Wis
itihg his parents, Rev. and Mrs. +. l..
Barrett, of Milford, has returned home.
The sun., 1898-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Cummings and
daughter Ruth and Marion have been
visiting in Philadelphia.
Tie tennis players are favored with
delightful weather.
The Musical Art Society held an inter-
sing meeting last night.
The sun., 1898-06-01
Patriotic strawberry Festival.

The EastIako N. T.. Church gave a
p&t"jutjc strawberry festival lat uigtt in
lhr lcHmc room OF the cdilirp The
bui ding was handsomely decorated win
American Aag- and bunting and many
persons were III atordaurc, Tie pastor
delivered short speech on the present
war
The sun., 1898-06-01

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to help pay the postage and the names of
3 or more of your friends whom you
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-06
STRETCHING
DOLLARS

We will show you how 10 stretch your
dollars into the shape of real estate
the Kind that will be profitable. Money
put into real estate such as we have is
money pat into good in vestment. Come
in and see what lot of good things we
have on our lists.
Three very desirable residences on
Jefferson street. One just south of Sew
enth avenue, large lot, beautiful building.
8 looms. every convenience, fine shade,
splendid stables. 81 1900; 81 ,00O cash,
balance |, 2, 3 and years One west
side of Jefferson street between Eighth
and Ninth avenues. a very handsome
home. large grounds. up to date in every
particular. $4,000; 81 900 cash, balance
$1,000 per year.
Fine property west side Jefferson street
between Ninth and II. nth avenues, large
lot. shade and good stables, 81 ,000 ST.
son cash, balance and 2 ye.rs.
READ THIS DESCRIPTION CARE.
FULLY, for this reason, it is the cheap
est expensive residence in Roanoke. One
of the best and most convenient homes
on Campbell avenue, south side of street
near Park. Sold in 1899 for $1,000; we
now offer it for $3.50 0. $3.50 cash, balance
i'll years 10 rooms, lovely cabinet
mantles, all modern convenienccs.
Now thinking people, remember, time
does not wait for any Of us; 1898 mas al
ready nun bered one month with the
things of the past and to those who are
not anticipating IA trip to the Klondike
1T is high time you were making prepai a.