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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-31
STOCKS co UPWARD
1t Was a Runaway Bull
Market.
a.
LONDON A LARGE BUYER
CLOSED WITH BUYING MOVE
MENT IN FULL FORCE.
BONDS WERE STRONG AND MADE GAINS
Cotton Was Strong and Gained 8 to Il Points,
Wheat and Other Products Unchanged
Spanish Bonds Showed Strength
in Paris and London.
in Paris and London

New York, March 30.-'IDhe dry goods
market is still in an unsettled condltloh,
the war talk and unsatisfactory sales OF
cotton goods having demoralized 1t to no
small degree. Trading was light In the
extreme Buyers in the market are few
and mail orders are not heavy, although
there has been some improvement since
the early part of the week. Jobbers
report light week so far with little or
no store trading and unsatisfactory re-
suits from direct mail orders or sales
mems efforts in most departments. Col
leetions continue fair. The domestic
demand for staple cotton goods is univer-
sally poor. Export goods are also quiet,
although there are continued deliveries
on previous orders for China and other
eastern markets. The steady demand,
however. comes from South American
ports. Print cloths are bid for at 2
cents for extras, but manufacturers will
not sell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-31
BALTIMORE.
NAVAL sT0RNA.

WILMINGTON, n. q. Ma Oh 3e.-Splrits tur-
ps ltIne II M nc 29Ka3O: receipts 4s SKIS
.osln 1rm: strained sl.2U; good strained
$ .26: receipts 1s2
Crude turpentine firm: hard 9ls0Ui BoIt
S2.0U. receipts narreIs
Tar steady al so; receipts
CHARLEsToN, N. O., March 60.-Turpentine
dull at 81
Rosin firm.
SAvANnAH, &c Mach 81. -Spirits turpen-
tine openeL firm at 30. sales 3S0 cas- is;
receipts hz5 casks
RosIn arm; safes 40 0: recei. Is Is 8; A, b,
G. ,sllb: e III %; h, SI.3S: y, $l45 p. al.bb,
/ $50; X, ,I65. N, s170: NJ, tl.i5. window
glass yLS6; water W ite s21O
NnHhing cures aches and pains as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
THREE COUNTS IN 10 MINUTES.
George W. Wright Gets a Quick
Verdict.
[From Wednesdays Daily.l

The case Of the State against G. W.
Wright, the Enterprise jointist, was
ended this morning. The jury was
out about 10 minutes and found the
defendant guilty on three counts.
Alex. Hendry won his case against
Hoffman & Son. 1t was the third
trial Of the case. He sued for stenog-
.rapher's fees and one jury disagreed
one gave him a verdict but a new
trial was granted and this time he
wins again.
Henry Liggett, accused of burglary
and larceny, was discharged on the
ground that he had already been tried
in Justices court.
lack Dix's cases were passed owing
to the illness of his child
W. johnson, accused of liquor SELL
ing at Enterprise, will probably not
be tried.
On trial: Steelsmith VS.. McPherren
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
CONCERNING ROAD TAXES.
Railroad Must Put in Work on Public
Roads.

In response to an inquiry from OF
tawa county, Attorney General Boyle
has made a ruling which will be of
very considerable Importance in al.
most every county in Kansas. A
small proportion of all real estate
taxes in Kansas may be paid by work
upon the public highways. The tax
payer is allowed $3.50 day for his
work, or if he furnishes team he is
allowed $500 for himself and team.
The railroad companies have their
taxes worked by contract gangs Of
men who 60 from county to county
working The railroad taxes. As a
rule they do the work where they find
it most convenient for themselves.
It usually happens that the work is
done where the local road overseers
don't want it done, and where the
farmers themselves would never
think of working, often on the roads
that are least used.
The attorney general says there is
one way to stop it and only one. All
overseers are advised that the com
panies can not have credit for taxes
worked without the consent of the
road overseers in the districts where
the work ought to be done. The
road overseers are therefore advised
not to certify to any work done under
their supervision or to their salts.
faction. - Capital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Want a Safer Road.

DAYTON, Feb. ID. Owing to the
proximity of the Dayton creamery to
the railroad and the one fatal acct
dent and numerous narrow escapes
that have occurred, the township
authorities are considering plan to
lessen the danger to creamery patrons.
The railroad crosses the intersectinp
wagon roads at an angle which makes
it necessary for patrons living west of
the creamery to cross the railroad
twice. 1t is proposed by the town
ship authorities to open a road along
the north side of the track, over
which all travel from the west will
pass, making it unnecessary to cross
the railroad. The public is in favor
of the proposed road as its use will
greatly lessen the danger of accident.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
"SANCTIFY YOURSELVES, y
Revival Meetings Open With a Good
Attendance.

The opening service of the revival
meetings was held Tuesday night in
Armory hall and attended BY good
sized audience. Evangelist A. E.
Thomson is an interesting talker and
gave a strong practical address on the
topic, "Sanctify Yourselves" He
pleased all by his straightforward and
interesting sermon and the meetings
promise to be attractive to all. W. C.
Gamble, the singer, is a gentlemanly
and well-informed musician. He
aroused a good interest in the sing
ing.
The meetings are held afternoon
and evening and all are invited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Lyman Field, of Solomon, was in
the city.
G. R. Schilling was up from Her.
ington.
Miss Olive Pitts is visiting relatives
in the city.
G. M. Stratton, the efficient revenue
collector, was in the city.
&. W. Herren, one of South Dick
nsons leading farmers, was visitor
to the city.
H. R. Little, one of the leading
stockmen of the county, was in from
Hope on business.
II, W. Kirby returned from Kansas
City where he took two cars of CATTLE
He is feeding 800 head.
George Channon, one of South
Dickinson's leading stockmen, came
up to attend the Carver sale.
R, I. Cline, James Erwin, James
Odle and 0. l. Thisler came up from
Chapman to the X. p. banquet.
Elder Samuel Zook and wife have
returned from their trip to Arizona
and report their friends there as pros
pering.
II. +. Ackers left this morning for
New York where he will spend some
time buying a large stock Of spring
goods for Case & Co.
Mrs. NJ. H. Hewett returned to En-
pora last Friday. Her many friends
regret chat she cannot be here to sing
al the Pol ymnia entertainment.
Mrs. H. 4. Seeds and children came
in from Marysville. Mr.. and Mrs.
Seeds will reside in Abilene again and
are as Glad To oct hack as THAR many
friends are to have them return.
c. w. Parker left for Omaha to
make arrangements for placing one
of his galleries. including bowling al
ley and mechanical schooling gallery,
as an attraction during the Trans
Mississippi exposition. It will be a
winner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
CATTLEMEN TO ORGANIZE.
State Association Of Dealers Proposed
First Meeting Here.

&. &. Gillett, Of Woodbine, the
prominent cattle dealer, il leading a
movement to organize a State Cattle
mems association. 1t is proposed to
have the first meeting in Abilene
about March 10, when it is expected
that 300 cattlemen can be induced to
attend. The cattleimportations have
been so large and the growth Of the
business in Central and Western Kan
sas so enormous that the dealers feel
that they need united action in their
own interest. The plan will without
doubt be great success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
DEATH IN. A WILL.
B. MARTIN is OVERCOME BY
GAS.
Takes a Fall Of 20 Feet and Is In
stantly Killed Only Himself Was
to Blame.


Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, Feb. 16.-A fatal acct
dent occurred last evening on the
farm of d. Howe, two and one-half
miles southeast. Barney Martin, a
single man aged about 35, was dig
cling well. He set off a blast in the
bottom and went down before the
gases cleared away. He was over
come and gave the signal to be hauled
up. Before reaching the top he fell
from the bucket distance of 20 feet
and when taken out was dead. No
one but himself was to blame as he
was alone in the well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

CHAPMAN, Feb. 16.-Funeral SER
vices of the late B. Martin were held
this morning, Father Leary officiating.
A coroner's inquest was held yes
terday. Messrs. M. Sandborn, John
Carroll, John Murrison, d. B. Pierce
and ]. Ryan served as jurors. After
hearing the evidence and viewing the
remains, the verdict was given that
death was caused by fractured skull
occasioned by falling to the bottom Of
a well in which there was carbonic
acid gas escaping.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

which occurred at Shandaken, N. Y,
after but one weeks illness. Mr..
DETROIT will be remembered with
much sympathy in this sudden and
great bereavement.
While the Kansas City and Kan
sas delegation was at the Oklahoma
cattlemen's convention, ball was ar
ranged for their amusement. The
visitors swung the Oklahoma bellies
gayly over the floor, obliyious to the
fact that a photographer was taking
snap shots of the scene. j. S. Hol-
linger is now receiving the pictures,
the manly forms Of about thirty well
known men with their arms around
the Oklahoma girls being distinctly
shown, and arrangements have been
made to send them to the wives Of the
aforesaid gallants.
The subject most dear to wo-
mans heart just now is wall paper.
The styles change in wall paper,
though most people do not know it,
as much as they do in clothes. This
seasons styles and patterns show
very brilliant colorings and various
shades that are even gorgeous. Con
ventional designs have almost entirely
taken the place Of former flowers and
running vines. The plain ingram pa
per is still in vogue for handsome pa
perng. Bright yellow and rose seem
to DC the most popular shades, but all
colors and designs are SO varied that
time is too short to describe them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
PREMIUM BUTTER SCARE.
Sixty Pounds Of Fine Goods Were
Missing.

A lively butter scare was on around
the Union Pacific depot Wednesday.
The Acme Creamery Co. brought in a
sixty pound tub of butter to be taken
to Topeka by express and set it with
some other tubs on the freight plat
form. The large tub was left there
until late and then could not be
found 1t was supposed that it had
been stolen until late this morning
when it was found that it had been
taken as freight and went out on a
night train. 1t was packed for the
National Creamery association CON
tact
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Today's Weather Report.

Reported by w. P. Gulick, Druggist, Sigma
Service Agent.
Indications for "a hours beginning
at noon today: Partly cloudy to-
night and Thursday. Warmer to-
night. Snow probable Thursday
night. Decidedly colder Thursday
afternoon or night.
Today; Temperature, low 80 de-
grees, high GA. Fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

An Abilene man is credited with
being $4,000 ahead on u Colorado
deal this month.
j. b. Lancaster has done fine
job of painting on the new Bearce
room. The work is artistic through.
out.
Go to Wallace, the new photog-
rapher in Hansbrough's old stand, for
as fine photos as you can get in the
State. Call and see samples. II
W. W. Davis, who fell on the
Third street walk, will have bill be-
fore the council for the amount of his
doctors bill.
The revival meetings offer a
chance to 60 to a place better than
Klondike, where even the streets are
paved with gold.
Probably the happicst man in
Hope is "Sandy" McRae who is the
father Of bouncing boy, the first
child in the family.
The largest check ever issued to
one man for single months milk at
Clyde was $l10.l4 for milk from 20
cows. Dickinson county can beat il.
DIR. Hewett had Bert Robinson of
Emporia arrested yesterday on Il
charge of embezzling 1878 at the
Hewett confectionery store where he
was employed.
A box social will be held at Farm
ington school house, four miles south
east of town on Friday evening, Feb.
IS, Miss Mary Edwards teacher. Ev-
eryone cordially invited.
AT the rendition Of "The Angelus"
Monday evening there were two ac-
companiments-on the piano by Miss
Hilty and organ by Miss Belle New
man. The addition ofthe organ made
the music very appropriate.
Speaking of blackballing, a man
who after several years residence in
Hope received fourteen black balls on
his application to ioin lodge and
then moving to Abilene made a signed
statement that he had never been re-
lected and tried it here is not really
in position to throw rocks. Scep
Frank Lott writes to the REFLEC-
TOR from Chicago; "Thc Abilene
people who are here are all well and
working as far asI know. ! am still
working for the Chicago City Railway
company and like it first rate There
are lots Of men leaving here for Klon-
dixie. Would 60 myself If had no
family. The winter is very mild here;
have had only a few days Of genuine
winter weather"
Wallace, photographer, will not ask
deposit, until photos are finished, for
the first 20 days. Att
The yellow journals Of town that
wrote up the boys arrested last week
as bandits" and charged them with
every robbery committed in town for
two years, abusing them and their
parents, may have to do some apollo
giving in court The boys are being
acquitted as fast as the county attor-
ney can be induced to take his cases
into court and some healthy criminal
libel suits are in prospect.
The many friends Of W. L. De-
Croft, superintendent Of the Rocky
Mountain district Of the American
Sunday School Union, will regret to
learn Of the death OF Mrs. DETROIT,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
M'NASPY FOUND GUILTY.
First Case Goes Against the Herring.
ton Man.
From Fridays Daily. !


The first case against James Nc
Naspy of Herington, charged with
forgery, to be tried this term was
ended last evening when the jury
brought in a verdict of guilty. The
case was similar to the one tried last
term.
State VS.. Woodward, accused of
burglary and larceny in Lyon town
ship, was on trial all morning. 5. 5.
Smith was the defendants attorney.
At 4 P. m. the jury returned YER
dict of acquittal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

WAS It A TORPEDO?
SINKING OF THE MAINE CAUSES
EXCITEMENT.
Prominent Naval Authorities Do Not
Agree on the Cause Was Probably
Accidental.

Special to the Reflector.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The ques-
ton of the cause Of the sinking of the
Maine is eagerly discussed.
Officials are .eticent but it is quite
generally agreed that the explosion
came from the ships magazine, by
reason of an explosion Of an internal
machine, or spontaneous combustion
or some such cause.
The sentry who was on deck of the
vessel says there was no boat in the
vicinity when the explosion occurred.
Latest reports say that 27O men
were killed. About 40 were not in
jured.
EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK.
Special to the Reflector.
NEW YORK, Feb, l6.-The news of
the sinking of the warship Maine has
caused great excitement. Grain mar
kets have taken Jump while stocks
received a hard blow.
Capt. Sommers of the Brooklyn
Navy yard in discussing the sinking of
the Maine says: at would have
been impossible for the ship to have
been blown up by an explosion in her
magazine. 1t is the rule of the war
department to close the magazine at
shutdown and the combustibles could
not have exploded. 1t was not an
accident"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
BENSON FOUND GUILTY.
One Of the Herington Men Suffers
Court Doings.
From Saturdays Daily.

The second Of the Herington cases,
that Of Jas. Benson, resulted in the
defendant being found guilty Of bur-
glary and larceny. B. c. Grams ton
was his attorney. The cases of Wood
ward and Benson were almost exactly
identical but were decided by different
juries; Woodward was acquitted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
STOOD TEN TO TWO.
McNaspy Jury Could Not Agree on
Verdict.
From Tuesdays Daily.]

The jury in the second McNaspy
case to be tried this term was out all
night and this morning retur ned to
the court room, announcing that it
could not agree on a verdict. The
jury was special venire for the case
and stood ten for conviction and two
for acquittal on every ballot from the
start. 1t was discharged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
TO WORK IN PRISONS.
Mrs Cress Leaves for the Work
River Brethren Delegate.

The council Of the River Brethren
of North Dickinson held at Zion
church yesterday was attended by a
large number Of members. Mrs.
Joseph Cress Of Talmage received
ordination to do work among prison
ers' She left for Kansas City today
to begin the work.
Elder Samuel Zook was chosen dele
gate for the North Dickinson district
to general conference which conyenes
in Ontario, Canada, in May.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Licensed to Marry.

Jacob McVaugh, Talmage, Eliza
beth Jell'coai, Industry.
Gotteib Randecker, Carlton, and
Caroline Forrer, Dayton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Turkeys for Sale.

For sale at $500 each, pure bred
mammoth Bronze gobblers, very fine.
c. A. STANDARD,
22-2c Hope, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

Taken up, red steer calf, about Jan
10 Owner can hayeby paying charg-
es. I, NJ. SHEETS,
oo-zts2c' Moonlight, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

Full report of sinking of the Maine
on eighth page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
WISCONSIN SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
THE MONEY FOR IT WAS RAISED BY THE
ENERGY OF A PATRIOTIC WOMAN

THE MONEY FOR IT WAS RAISED BY THE
ENERGY OF A PATRIOTIC WOMAN.
John s. Conway is the sculptor OF the Soldiers
Monument which is on It's way from Rome 10 Mil
waukee where 1t will he placed and unveiled next
summer at the celebration Of the State semi cen
tennial. a woman has been the means OF Obtaining
this addition to the works Of art for the city. and
one which will show just appreciation OF the
sacrifice OF mems lives In behalf OF their coun-
try This woman is Mrs. Lydia Ely. who has
devoted fifteen years 10 the work of raising the
funds needed
An order for the monument had been given prior
% tho death Of Alexander Mitchell who il was
expected would be responsible for the money, but
his death occurring shortly after WORK on the
were insufficient, and to meet that expense Mrs.
Ely then undertook 10 negotiate the matter. send
while She busted herself to raise the money. She
began correspondence with celebrated people all
autographs OF noted people. which have been made
into volume the only one OK is Kind IN existence
signatures are written beneath some original lines
or sayings Mrs Elizabeth Custer copied the
motto from the generals Damascus sword: DO
not draw me without cause. do not shield me with
william H. Crane. quoting from his play. The
MIR. President appeal to the Senate for Justice
10 the memory OF brave man. and for the payment
Of a debt of honor to his descendants , =.
John Hay gave lines from his poep,. THE Ad-
vance Guard:
No fear for them. in lower field
May We toll with arms Unstained.
TIL at length We be worthy 10 stand with them
on the shining heights they've gained
We shall meet and greet In closing ranks
In times declining SUM-
when the bugles OF God shall sound recall
Ana the battle Of life be won.
And James Whtcomb Riley sent stanza especial
Iy appropriate for the object under consideration:
A monument for the soldiers.
Built OF a peoples love,
And blaZOned and decked and panoped
With the hearts yc build II Of!
And see that ye build il stately
In pillar and niche and gate
And high In pose the soul OF those
1t would commemorate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
THE UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD.

The T,ngley faction Of the Theosopniss' or '"e
Universal brotherhood branch. held It's meeting a'
No. IA Madison-av last night. MIS- iinsies ""'
present. but did not speak. f. A. Nereshe'mer t"e
nresident nresided H. G. Patterson, In answering
questions as TO the formation OF the Universal
brotherhood stated that the object was 70 sea fSa
tho masses Tho idea was spoptaEeous. anu ti,o
DELEGATES at Chicago seized on the IDEA WIN avn
Nv The vote was go to "a. He stated tnat IN. me
iyniversa brotherhood idea for al creatures or the
earth had been adopted in Europe and ASA. 49,.
Mr. Neresheiner stated that two-thirds OF tne
r;ers of the Theosophical Society In America
were already surrendered. which showed the popu-
larity OF the movement A.. A.. .,.r..rs
Dr. e. b. Guild explained that the hrst cha iIets
Granted nv the Philosophical Society had the WORDS
aand I-niyersal brotherhood" It has came to De
recognized that the Universal Brotherhood though
the last was the greatest In Importance -
u \ Durlop the editor Of a TheosophlcaI Jour
nal In Dublin ireland. said that heretofore Lheos.
nnv reached only the intellectually elect but the
Universal brotherhood designed 70 populariSe
Theosophy. simplify 1t. and introduce 1t among the
Mrs Elizabeth Mayer; who has charge OF me
In q similar strain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
MARRIAGES ~ SOUTHERN INDIA.

The Inhabitants Of Southern India nave Pc No.
marriage customs. according to Dr DoeeA, sa.o
German EXPLORE There are always TWO "''ii '. 49,
ceremonies. he says. one taking piace W.
be'rothed ones mere Infants anu -" e. o',.
when tho BRIDEGROOM, takes his wife 20 his own
home At the infant marriage rites two orothe's
OF the boy place him on elephant ana 'aAo mn, h
around to give him glimpse OF the cry ,me the
And his bride are live. and at me s, 70 the
sNi mother is doing her snare u! S'"ee
niue one marriage song. +, In, Lands the
AT the final marriage the motherln-,a where his
young husband by the nose into room WIZ ia
i,iencs and relatives awaiting NH thistle OF
me loud noise OF tom;"ms. the st na hrde enters
pipes and the roaring OF rumpes. the of.ue nnnor,
unveiled She gives the men presen,,,, az mn man
unity TO gaze at her. because IN i 80 should
but her husband may look al her isct han I'd must
uis rule BE- broken at any time. heI nhmrned on a
commit suicide. and she must De out
funeral pyre before the sin Is b'ctt.o AIRING the
The bride is placed in basket ,.n A. is over
Siahmin marriage ceremony. ana WEED WIZ by her
ne energies yelled. and closely guai"
-~eand and mis- friends-