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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
MOONLIGHT.

Rev. Samuel Zook returned from
Arizona Friday and conducted ser
vices at Bethel Sunday.
j. S. Baumbaugh went to Kansas
City Monday.
Elmer Chronister of Buckeye spent
Sunday with friends in this vicinity.
Rev. Geo. Manon of Gypsum City
closed a series of meetings at tht
Pleasant View church Sunday even
ing and returned to his home Mon
day.
Ross Tilton had runaway Sunday
plight while going home from church.
The buggy was somewhat demolished
but no one was seriously hurt,
Edw. Duffy was in Abilene Mon
day.
Mesdames j. and d. H. Bert of In.
dustry were visiting with their broth
er, VIM. Page, Monday.
G. Bowling and Chas. Powers spent
Sunday in Chapman.
Mrs. W. T. Reams of Woad bine
spent part of last week visiting friends
in this vicinity.
c. c. Brown shipped a carload Of
hogs to Kansas City Wednesday
night.
H. E. Solonberger is assisting Jos.
Chronister in building a earn crib for
J. S. Baumbaugh.
j. W. Frazie was in Enterprise
Friday.
Some OF our young people attended
the musical entertainment at Chap
man Tuesday evening.
Henry Lantz and wife left Saturday
for Henderson, Ok, where they will
reside.
A. B. Stoner of Talmage was visit.
ing his sister, Mrs. Jacob Order,
Monday.
Mrs. j. W. Knerr drives in a new
buggy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
DILLON.

z, II. Schmidt built a new barn
last week.
j. A. Sterling came home from Abb.
lene Saturday evening and returned
Monday to resume his duties as a
juror.
Mrs. P. $. Sterling of Gypsum Wis
tied relativesin this vicinity last week.
John Gantenbein will represent the
Dillon lodge A. o. U. W. in the grand
lodge at Wichita.
Miss Olive Pitts visited friends in
Abilene last week.
Harry Little of Hope was in town
Friday evening.
The Southwest Dickinson Sunday
school association will hold conyen.
ton at Sunnyside M. Z. church Feb
ruary q.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
EAST NEWBERN.

Mrs. VIM. Galligar is visiting
friends in Abilene this week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Holton, a
daughter.
Ira shepard's family are all having
a siege of the grip.
There will be a box social at Farm
ington school house Friday evening,
Feb. IS, for the benefit of a school
library.
Miss Mary Houlton, who is attend
ing Chapman high school, visited at
home.
Harrison Poister and Herbert Hare
OF Enterprise were here Sunday.
Geo. Bostwick of Chapman was Wis
iting his aunt, Mrs. j. M. Hice, last
week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
A. 7. MUNRoE.
FISH SHED TEETH.


Muskellunge.
A few weeks ago, says a writer in For
est and Stream. | advanced what was
to me the curious information regard
ing the shedding of its teeth by the
muskellunge during the summer
months, ! now have confirmation on
the matter advanced at that by Mr.. II.
l.. Stanton, Of Chicago, and | believe
the phenomenon properly to be regard
ed as established. Mr.. Stanton's OBJ
servations were made in Wisconsin, and
his original informant had seen the
phenomenon In Canada. Now comes
Mr. II. G. Mccartney, Of Chicago, who
has observed the same thing in the wa
tiers of Cass ard Itasca counties of Min
nesota. Mr.. Mccartney says that last
spring in May and June the teeth of
all the mnskellunge taken in Woman
lake and adjacent waters were sound
and normal. On July 10 he examined
fish which showed jaws red and in
famed and with some of the teeth
missing, In August still more teeth
were found to be absent in specimens
examined. In late August and in Sep
TENDER il was the rule that no teeth
at all would be found in the mouths of
the muskellunge taken. The muskel-
lunge taken in October all showed per
feet teeth, Mr. Mccartney intends to
keep record on this matter next year.
lie does not know whether the teeth are
shed yearly or not, but knows uhat they
are shed sometimes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Library of Condemned Heoks.

The italian government has resolved
to found at Florence at public expense
a library Of all the books which have
incurred the censure OF the Sacred Con-
gregation Of the Index. The vatican
has protested against the measure, on
the ground that the majority OF the
books in question are improper TO the
last degree, and that the establishment
Of collection OF such a nature is an
affront rather against public morality
than against the discipline Of the
church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

An exchange says that a girl baby
was brought to a clergyman in SYRIA
cuse TO be baptized. The minister asked
for the name OF the child, and the ia
ther responded, "Dinah M.""But what
does NJ stand for?' asked the clergy
man. swell, | don't know yet" the
father replied. ut all depends upon
how she turns out. II she is nice and
sweet and handy about the house, like
her mother, shall call her Dinah May,
but II she has fiery temper, like mine,
! shall call her Dinah Might.p
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
AN EQUINE BAROMETER.
French Mare Which Limps Only
When II IL Damn,

Wheh IL ~ Jump.
A veterinary Of Vendome, NJ. Bonni-
gal, says lie Chasseur Francois, bought
in 1888 hah-blooded mare, seven
years old. ard trained for the race
course For several months the animal,
whether in harness or mounted, showed
nothing out Of the usual course in her
gait. This was very fast and graceful /;
but one fine day, In moist autumn
weather, the animal began to limp.
From that time her owner noticed that
she limped only in going against the
wind, or entering an alley filled with
mist; except under these conditions, II
she limped, 1t was a sure sign Of rain.
IL, soon after rain, the imping failed to
manifest itself when going against the
wind, the return Of fine weather was to
be predicted; prolonged rest prevented
or retarded the return Of the limpng,
according to the weather, or diminished
It's intensity; after the heating effect Of
journey OF several leagues the limp
dad not reappear until after stop Of
considerable duration. In the absence
OF such a stop the animal could run a
long race without being obliged TO
change her gait Such are the facts
shown by observations taken during
five years, during which the mare has
been constantly used. This baromet.
rical mare is a curious example Of the
Intermittent lameness. due 10 arterial
LESSONS that are the despair CT the ex.
perts In such matters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
LOCAL MARKETS.


Prices tor creamery butter at points nam
ed for week ending today. Dickinson county
price IA cents less than New York; IA cents
less than Chicago
KANSAS CIrY-Fancy separator 1Sc, dairy
fancy l4c steady
CHlcAGo-Creamery 10 % l9c, dairy II q
lie, firm
New YORK-Western creamery lin "a M,
Elgin 2Oc factory II to l4c. Steady.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
DESERTED BY WILD PIGEONS,
Disappearance OF Birds Which Used
TO Flock In Missouri Woods.

Disappearance Of Birds Which Used
to Flock In Missouri Woods.
The wild pigeon no longer visits
southwest Missouri with the return of
the mast season, as formerly, reports
the Kansas City journal. Years ago
the woods OF the Ozark region were full
of these birds from October to Janu-
airy. A pigeon roost was the wonder
and delight Of THE pioneer hunter Mil.
lions of the birds would gather in some
thick forest at the approach of night.
From all directions and for miles away
dense Aocks of pigeons could be seen fly
ing toward the roost. The unerring
instinct of the birds guided them to the
place, and by shutdown the nutter of
countless wings sounded like an ap-
preaching storm in the vicinity Of the
roost Hunters killed the birds by the
thousands, for in roost no skill was
required to shoot pigeons. A shotgun
fired into any tree or bush at random
never failed TO bring down game. The
ground was often nearly covered with
dead and wounded birds after a yolley
had been fired into tree loaded down
with pigeons. Hogs fattened on the
crippled birds left in the woods, and
hawks, owls, foxes and other wild ami
mails had continual feast, The last
pigeon roost of any importance near
Springfield was not far from IIopcwell
church, south Of the James river, about
"a years ago, The birds occupied a
thick oak forest covering several acres,
and remained three or four weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

No one VIII be eligible who has no;
been "trun down" by some candid and
nnrequiting female. The members of
the Tilted lovers club believe that no
lie can bind men closer than the bond
Of mutual disappointment in love.
They will select quarters, will be
duly incorporated body under the laws
Of the state Of New York. and periodical.
" will assemble and rehearse the mem.
cries Of the days when the neck OF their
affections received the fatal and final
blow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Advertised Letters.
ground,

The following is the list # un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abb
lene postofiice for the week ending
Feb. 10, 1893. Have your mail adj
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
Brown Brown, Mrs Dora
Bodley, CJ Cooper, Il NJ
Foster, W Bert Fortune, John
Martin, G A Mullins, VIM
Murray, Mrs u Stevens, OR
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
B. L. STRoTHER, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
STOCK MARKETS.

STOCK MARKETS.
Reported to the REFLECTOR by
Charles Dixon Commission COMPANY
Kansas City, this afternoon:
KANSAS Cry
Cattle receipts 5000; slow.
Hog receipts, 10000; top 400, bulk 3,O to
20; weak to lower.
CHICAGO
Cattle receipts, $4,000; steady to 10 lower.
Hogs receipts, 3S,0OO; active lower
Chicago estimates, $1,000 hogs for to-
morrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

A sponge with the great circumfer.
ence Of five feet six inches has lately
been taken from the waters Of Biscayne
bay, Fla.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

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:
Open High Low Closed Closed
WHEAT Todav yosa,
May.'..'locs l.O3S 99A 1.BA Hs-b
July. SS-4 SOY S6b SOY SIN
Corn
May".,aS BIAS 81 = {. BAN 3OA-s
0A1s-
May,.,.Ss-h 21h 2,s s7S gh-A
PoRK-
May"...ll.055 II 30 Hos lilo Ills
SUGAR
LBS l.3s$ 1&-S l.3, l.3sS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

MARKET NOTES.
Puts-May wheat l.01i.
Calls-May wheat Ill.
Curb-May wheat l.O4s.
Four ports cleared wheat and flour
equal to Pas, 450, corn GAG, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

Miss Anna Semley of Hope visited
her sister Eta, high school student,
this week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
FIFE AND DRUM AT ERIE.
Company of SOldfers' Sons and One
of Cavalry Ready for tho
War.

Erie, kas.. April 2l.-(SpeciaL) News that
war had been declared spread like wild
fire and aroused the greatest enthusiasm
among our usually quiet people F'lage are
flying from all public buildings. This even
ing large crowd gathered at the sound
of fife anil drum and headed by Colonel
Bob Herod marched to where temporary
platform had been erected.
Patriotic speeches were made by Judge
l.. Stillwell. Colonel Bob Herod, Hon. ]. NJ
Allen. Henry Lodge. R. j. Virden, an ex-
Confederate soldier and others. Old Abe.
the Republican Club cannon, was brought
out and amid the cheering and firing the
din was deafening. Never was patriotism
at such high tension in Erie as It Is to-
night. L. H. Wells, a prominent member
Of the Sons of Veterans, has company of
infantry composed entirely of sons Of old
soldiers ready to be mustered in Joe
knight and Clay Allen have q company of
cavalry ready to tender their services TO
the governor as soon as a call for
troops is made.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
SECRET ORDERS IN HAVANA.
They Will He Made Public in the
Event of an Attack Be-
ing Made.


Havana, April 21, s p. m.-Orders of a Sc
crer nature have been formulated and will
be made public in the event Of an attack
being made upon Havana.
A newspaper correspondent at San An
tonic de las Vegas writes that the insur-
gents there want the country people to go
back to their work so that they dhe in
surgents) may later reap the benefit of
their planting and then collect taxes i'm
posed for the selling of produce in vii
lagos.
The Norwegian steamer Condor sailed this
morning for Cienfuegos. Owing to the ex-
isting circumstances, the steamer Catalina
which was to have sailed on April 25, will
leave two days earlier.
AT yesterdays meeting of the colonial
cabinet it was decided on motion of Senior
university. institutes and professional
schools who have abandoned or shall aban-
don their places or have left or shall leave
the island without permits.
Captain General Blanco since morning
has, contrary to his usual habit. con-
stantly worn his campaign uniform.
Arrangements are being made for a great
patriotic demonstration to take place to-
night.
A parade is being organized. in which
the volunteers. firemen and persons of all
social classes, will take part. There will
be a number Of bands in the procession and
the marcherS will carry torches
Perfect adhesion to the governments at
titude is shown by people of all classes
here and all express their willingness to
fight to the last against the enemies of
Spanish sovereignty.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
AN ARMY AT cHIcKAMAUGA.
Work of Forming 1t Began In Ear
nest at Historical Old Battle-
field Yesterday.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 21.-The work OF
forming an army at Chickamauga began in
earnest to-day. All night long large force
OF laborers here were kept busy building
extra sidetracks and chutes for the unload
inG of the cavalry horses, wagons and ar
tillery. The first regiment to reach the
grounds to-day was the Sixth cavalry.
which arrived last night from Fort Myer.
They went into camp near Mullen springs,
and were followed soon after by light bat
terry f, First artillery. seventy-five men, in
command of Captain Capron. Not mo-
ment was lost in unloading the guns and
caissons. Everything moved with the reg
ularity of machine. and as fast as the
trains were unloaded they made way for
new arrivals. Major General Brooke paid
his first visit to the Chickamauga grounds
to-day. and, accompanied by Adjutant Cen
eral Boynton and Staff Officers Capt. Rich
ards and First Lieutenant Dean, all in
full uniform. drove through the beautiful
park. He stayed there most of the day, d-
recting the movements of the men and Sc
lectins the camping grounds of the different
regiments as they reached the park. Two
trains with Companies A, D, II and l. Of the
Fifth artillery, arrived during the day over
the Southern railroad from Fort Hamilton,
N. y. No time was lost in Chattanooga.
DUH IL eluS were SHltCueu ONO tuS SHlCkd-
mauga tracks and carried Immediately to
the park. Batteries B, D. F and G, of the
Second artillery, from Fort Adams, New
port, r. l., are expected in Chattanooga
late this afternoon. These troops will also
be brought to the park to unload, the ar
raEgements there being now SO complete
that it is not necessary to unload in the
Chattanooga yards. Although plan for
the placing of the troops has not yet been
determined upon SO far as the cavalry is
concerned. it was decided by General
Brooke to-day that all the companies Of ar
tillery which will be placed at Chickamau-
ga, ten in number. will be located at the
north end of the park. near Snodgrass hill.
Around this location some of the most des-
perate fighting Of the Chickamauga cam
paign In September, 1863, took place. This
was the location Of General Thomas brig
ade. Battery F, of the First artillery, from
Fort Monroe. $50 men and six field pieces,
commanded by Captain Taylor. which ar
rived last night, were sent out to the park
during the day and were located near the
north end of the park close to the Fifth ar
tilery. The First artillery is one of the
Oldest in the service. 1t was first organized
in 1T6.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
CUBANs WILL COOPERATE.
BriRadfer Generals Nunez and Castillo
Consulting With Major Gem
eral Miles.

Washington, Apri! N.-Brigadier Generals
Nunez and Castillo. of the Cuban insur-
gent army. are now associated with the
active work of the Cuban delegation here,
and their recent conferences with Major
General Miles, commander of the army.
is looked upon as suggesting possible CO.
operation of the insurgent forces in the
event Of an attack by United States troops
on the Spanish forces in Cuba. At the
Cuban delegation no statement would be
made as to this conference. but Senor AL
bertini, first secretary. said the Cubans
would most gladly cooperate with the
United States forces if cooperation were
desired. At present, he said, there were
$500 Cubans in arms, and there would be
general uprising as soon as the force Of
the United States began to be exerted
against Spain.
Senor Albertini says that a Cuban army
of $1,000 men can be put in the field at any
time, the only thing they need being arms,
ammunition and camp supplies These
men know every foot of the ground, are
accustomed to the hardships of fighting in
swamps and mountain passes. understand
from experience the effective means of sap
ping Spanish strength, and are fully ac-
climated.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Notification That America VIII Ad-
here to Principles of the Paris
Treaty Cheered.

London, April 21.-Replying in the house of
commons to-day to Sir Arthur Bower For
wood. Conservative, Mr.. Balfour, the gov
ernment leader and acting secretary of
state for foreign affairs, said in regard to
neutral vessels, that the government had
received from the United States this morn
ing notification that it would adhere
to the principles of the treaty of Paris
The announcement was greeted with
cheers. Mr.. Balfour announced that no
answer on the subject had yet been re-
ceived from Spain.
The attorney general. Sir Richard Web
ster, replying to James H. Dalziel, Liberal,
said that in view of the declaration of the
United States and acts of Spain upon pre-
vious occasions, the government could not
contemplate that there would be any in
terference with British goods belonging to
the belligerents on board British ships ex-
cept contraband of war.
The action Of privateers. the attorney
general added. if the employment Of such
vessels is sanctioned, will depend upon the
views Of the belligerents in regard to the
rights OF interference with neutral COM
merce.
Mr.. Balfour added: 'The treaties of 1875
and 1919 between Spain and the United
States. affirming between themselves the
principle that neutral flag covers the
enemies goods. are still in force. Whether
steamer carrying American or Spanish
liable to seizure. must depend upon the
facts in the case. No general answer can
be given"
Continuing, Mr. Balfour said: II con-
fdently expect the same answer from
Spain" iE
Answering the question which Mr.. Dalziel
gave notice yesterday Of putting to-day
namely. whether steps are to be taken to
retain the Spanish torpedo boat Audaz.
now docked at Queenstown for repairs. in
the event of war breaking out before the
repairs are completed. so as to prevent
repetition of the Alabama case), Mr.. Bal
four said that If. as he understood it to
be, the Audaz is = commissioned ship of
the Spanish navy, it would be contrary to
international practice to detain her.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
WAR SCARE IN CHILE.
in boundary Dispute With
ArRentina.

New York, April 21.-A dispatch TO the
Herald from Valparaiso. Chile. says: New
and startling developments have arisen in
the boundary dispute with Argentina. and
excitement prevails here. 1t is reported
semi-officiaiiy during an interview with
Errasurix and members of the cabinet,
senior Beltram. chief engineer of the boun-
Gary committee. announced the fact that
one OF the Argentine boundary subcom-
missions, acting by order OF Senior Moreno,
chlef OF the Argentine boundary commit
tee, has been working with a large force
OF laborers in an attempt to change the
course of river in order to cheat Chile
out OF a large portion of the territory right
fully belonging to this country
The Buenos Ayres government Will he
asked for an explanation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22

Numancla, winch has been altered at
Toulon. is reported to be nearly ready
for sea. 1t has also been learned that the
merchant steamers Normannia and Co
lImbia. purchased from the Hamburg
American Packet Company. arrived at Ca
dig last Saturday and that the work Of
converting them into auxiliary cruisers is
being pushed forward rapidly. r-
Much to the relief Of officials their latest
reports concerning the condition of the
Spanish vessels under construction in
Spain show that but one, the Dona Maria
de Molina. will be able to participate in
the coming war
The army department continues to re-
ceiye offers of troops for the army trans
mltted through governors, other state Of
ficials and by individuals. At the same time
the department is overrun with inquiries
as to the possibility of an early call for
troops and the number which will be re-
quired. To messages from the latter class
Secretary Alger is making general reply
that the first call will be limited exclusive
ly to the national guard. The number, it
is stated at the war department to-day,
has not yet been definitely determined
upon, nor has the plan and detail of the
call been perfected. Nothing, it is said. con-
action is had by the senate on the volun-
teer army bill.
Ex-Delegate Murphy, of Arizona, by re-
quest of Governor McCord, submitted to
Secretary Alger an offer to raise 1000 troops
in the territory for the use of the army. A
thousand men composed Of hardy plains
men and vigorous mountaineers. he says.
could be obtained who could successfully
resist the hardships of climate and travel
to be met with in tropical and mountain
Gus or hilly country.
General Miles. commanding the army.
said to-day that, SO far as he knew, there
would be no change in the location of the
headquarters of the army, and that Ii
would remain at Washington unless un-
looked for circumstances made it necessary
to locate it elsewhere. He said he had not
yet completed his plans. but it was proba-
BILE that he would leave here in a few days
on tour of inspection Of the points chosen
for the mobilization of the troops in the
South, Chickamauga, Tampa, Mobile and
New Orleans.
He will also visit Atlanta, Ca, the head
quarters of the department of the Gulf, in
order to confer with General Graham, com.
mander of that department as to the best
method of distributing and moving the
troops. He will be accompanied by several
of his aides. and will first visit the camp
at Chickamauga. The trip will occupy
about week or ten days. and will enable
the general commanding the army to have
personal knowledge of the condition of all
the troops under his command in the field.
Captain James D. Allen, of the signal
corps, has been assigned to duty on the
staff of General Miles as signal officer,
He served with General Miles in similar
capacity during his Indian campaigns
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
POPE TO BE AN ARBITRATOR.
boundary Dispute Between Hayti
and Santo Domingo will he
Submitted to Him.

Port au Prince. Hayti, April 2.-Al-
though the matter is still regarded as an
official secret. it is known that President
Simon Sam, of the Haytian republic. and
President Ulysses Heureaux. of the re-
public of Santo Domingo. agreed. at their
recent conference at Jacmel. to submit to
the pope the entire boundary dispute be-
tween the two countries. The papaI nun
clio, who was present. accepted in behalf
of the pope, the task of arbitrating the
question at issue. Hayti is willing to pay
an indemnity in order to gain the desired
boundary and Santo Domingo acquiesces