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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Inv FOR Tobacco Growers.

There are o number Of farmers In
Michigan who raise leaf tobacco. One
Of them has asked the commission Of In
ternal revenue whether be can put IN
agent on the road for the sale Of the
product, He has been given an answer
that the only person who can travel
from place to place retailing the tobac-
co, without liability under the internal
revenue laws, Is the grower Of the to-
bacco himself. He cannot extend this
privilege to other persons employed by
him to act 40 agents for him In the sale
Of his tobacco; however, he can employ
agents handling samples Of tobacco Of
his own growing to take orders for the
same, provided that the orders are
filled by the farmer himself. The COM
missioner, In defining disposition, says:
"rhe law contemplates that the farmer
or planter may himself sell leaf tobacco
OF his own growth and raising without
restrictions. lie can sell II loose In the
hand in any quantity and to any per-
son, but this is a personal privilege
which he cannot delegate to anyone
else. Leaf tobacco cannot be sold for
the farmer by broker on commission,
or by an agent or employer, without
rendering such party liable as dealer
In leaf tobacco" VI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Pool rooms, says the 81. Louis Globe
Democrat, are forms Of public gambling
and they will be stamped out All their
schemes Of evasion and deception will
come to nothing when opposed by the
forces Of public opinion. The pool
rooms are demoralizing TO the last de-
gree, and what they graduate is the
thief, the loafer and the stool pigeon.
Their effect on the community, espe-
cially its youth, is well known in st.
Louis. They ruined every year not less
than 1000 or 5000 boys by teaching
them to gamble, to pilfer and to look
upon honest labor with contempt. II
there are any legal technicalities that
favor gamblers in Missouri, they will
be remedied at the earliest opportunity.
The right thing to do is to ciose in ON
the pool-room gamblers with every pos
sible weapon and drive them out for
good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
STORES. TO CLOSE EARLY.
Union Meetings Continue With Large
Attandances.

The union meetings had large at.
tendance Sunday. The hall was
crowded and the Lutheran church
filed last night. Rev. Mr.. Thomson
delivered scholarly and powerful
sermon from Gal. 6:7, "Be not de.
seived; God Is not Knocked, for what.
soever q man soweth that shall he
also reap" He showed that we must
reap the result Of sinful habits. They
become barriers in our way when we
would turn to God and right. We
reap what we SOW, both in our physi.
cal and moral nature. This not even
the skeptic can deny.
Plans are being made for great
work in the city which will be made
public at the right time. Mr. Gamble
Is q master Of song, great leader.
The prayer meeting at the Luth-
eran church was enthusiastic. 1t is
expected that an overflow will occur
every evening from now to the close
Of the meetings.
The merchants have agreed to close
At p. M, except Saturdays, during
the meetings. Buy your goods early
and 60 to the meetings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
High School Notes.
Examination this week.


A special program is arranged fol
the 22nd at 2 p. m.
The grounds south of the high
school building are to be cleared Of
rubbish.
The faculty is encouraging the girls
to make use Of the play grounds.
Juniors are sweating under a series
OF examination tests in chemistry.
The promise Of visit to study the
dynamo at the City mills for some
reason hangs fire.
Charles Williams is enthusiastic
over telegraph line on the laboratory
table.
One day last week every member Of
the high school was present. We are
proud Of our attendance roll and the
tardy record. There Is no reason
why all classes should not earn q half
holiday for the remainder Of the
term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The popular grocery store Of l.. H.
Kump, corner Cedar and Third, has
been much improved by repainting
and other improvements that make 1t
more attractive than ever, Mr.Kump
has made specially Of keeping the
best class Of groceries in complete
lines and bis splendid patronage
proves that the course has paid. 1t
is his motto to have everything in
season and a child can buy with the
same assurance Of fair treatment and
right values as an adult.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Of religion is powerful when 1t impels
men to move from Kansas to Africa.
There was cock fight on South
side this afternoon. An Abilene sport
has been Dragging good deal about
bis game rooster Two friends Of his
went to . commission house and
bought q l6-cent dunghill and issued
. challenge. The rusty old dunghill
pitched In and licked the stufiing out
Of the game, chasing him under boxes
and over barrels. The game will
probably die but the dunghill 10 %
clipper IS ever.
Almost every man carries . "a
vorite pisce Of poetry in the inner
most depths Of bis pocket letter case.
One Of the strongest anti-Ingalls men
in town carries ingalls, sonnet on
Opportunity" which be thinks 10
one Of the greatest pieces Of verse
ever written. Another, staid and
solemn individual Of whom you would
never think it, treasures Riley's
"When ! had but my violin and you
a song, my dear" while two or three
have "Griggsby's Station"
This item from the Florence Bul-
letin Is respectfully referred to County
Superintendent Humbargar; Why Is
q county superintendent allowed to
visit" the schoolsP All teachers are
unanimous in saying that the visits
interrupt the schools. The pupils
spend the time guying the visitor and
the teacher is embarrassed to the ex-
tent that 1t takes at least q half day
to recover. People are taxad for
school purposes and 1t costs too much
money to have them turned into re-
ception rooms. All visits should be
prohibited by law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
TO VISIT CREAxERYxEH.
Dickinson County Win Have . Large
Number at Topeka.

The National Creamerymen's asso-
citation at Topeka commences tomor.
row and Dickinson county will be we'll
represented. Every creameryman
who can get away will attend-from
this city J. B. Case, G. H. Pattison,
DR.. F. s. Blayney, G. o. Musser, J.
K. Forney, E. H. Forney, E. S. Engle
and others. All the county's cream
cries have butter exhibits and hope to
win prizes.
D. j Eisenhower, P. G. Hoffman,
C. S. Hoffman, Fred Pross, A. G.
Eyth, ], B. Ehrsam 60 from this
county.
c. H. Pattison delivers the address
Of welcome on behalf Of the Kansas
creamerymen tomorrow afternoon.
In the evening Rev. DR.. Blayney will
make an address on "InAuences Of
Occupation" On Friday P. E. Miss
ley, formerly Of Abilene, will read a
paper on "The Creamery Industry in
Oklahoma"
A special train loaded with eastern
creamerymen will make tour Of the
State next week. Enterprise and Alb
ilene will be the first stops and there
should be appropriate entertainment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
The Boston Budget says that a mer-


The Boston Budget says that mer-
chant who lives near Boston numbers
among his acquaintance and friends
an old colored preacher, by whom he
was recently invited to make Sunday
morning call at the church over which
the latter presides. The merchant, al
though wishing most heartily to ac-
cept the invitation and to bring his wife
also, was somewhat In doubt as to the
proprety Of so doing. 81 am afraid"
be said, in explanation, shat our pres
ence would not be wholly pleasant TO
your congregation" The shepherd re-
assured him. "Why, sah," he ex-
claimed, "dere's so many white folks in
dat church some Sundays nah congre-
gashun looks like a han'ful Of blueber-
ries in bowl Of milk"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
II EDWARD WILL LEAD.
Dickinson County Il Offering Troops
on Condition.

The Cuban situation was eagerly
discussed by the Saturday afternoon
crowd on the streets and the Popu.
lists were particularly anxious to have
something done. Those valiant war.
riors, Captain Jack Andrews and
Major Al Russell, telegraphed Gov.
Leedy as follows;
Dickinson county will furnish
1000 men for the war with Spain II
Sir Edward Little will agree to lead
the regiment and wear bis Egyptian
robes at the front"
The reply is anxiously awaited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Did you make your GRANT this way9

Here are the latest directions: Use
one tablespoonful Of Grain-0 to two
cups Of cold water. Mix the Grain-O
with half an egg and add the water.
(Be sure to measure.) After the wa
ter gets to the boiling point let boil
for fifteen to twenty minutes. Use
cream and sugar to suit the taste. II
you have not cream use hot milk.
A lady said; 1.-THE first time ]
drank Grain.O did not like it, but
after using it for ten days and form
ing the habit, nothing wonld induce
me to 60 back to coffee" This is the
experience Of all. H. you will follow
directions, measure it every time and
make it the same, and try it for ten
days, you will not go back to coffee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
At tho Opera House.

A good sized audience was present
at Alden Benedict's "Fabio Romani'
Monday. The story Of the play Il
filed with horrors Of several varieties,
Half the principal actors are killed OF
driven insane and woe and blood
and murder stalk through the per.
formance. Benedict himself had q
bad cold and failed to do as well as on
previous appearances here. Much Of
the force Of the story was lost by bis
inartistic makeup as Fabio. He is
supposed to have broken out Of bis
coffin and come back SO changed that
bis own wife could not recognize
him. In the play there is practically
no change Of appearance and it would
not have fooled the most casual &C.
quaintance. The star Of the COM
pany is the old rag dealer who is a
wonder. The serpentine dancing
was fair, the Spanish dancing ditto.
Too much time was taken up in ma
nipulating lamps. Shows that re-
quire light effects have a hard time in
Abilene.
The play bill referred to the
"statute" Of Phryne. Was it Webb's
revised statutep
The next show is that old-time
threshing machine favorite, 81
Plunkard, March 2. 1t will have the
usual jolly time.
The new scenery has arrived and
will appear later. There is gener-
al feeling that in the new arrange
ment the kegs Of hop tea shown on
the drop curtain for Ten years ought
to be tapped or else shipped back to
Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Looks Like q Scrap.

J. R. Burton in response to an in
quiry as to the outlook for war said
President Mckinley has been very
patient with the Spanish in this Gu.
ban affair. have faith that now, II
it develops that the Spanish were
responsible for the explosion, he will
take such measures as will severely
punish them. 1t is best not to talk
too much now, but II the response
bility is fixed on the Spaniards, | look
for immediate war;"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Acme Paid 10 Cents.

The Acme Creamery company has
paid its patrons 10 cents per pound
for January butterfat which is p
cents less than preceding month and
one-half cent less than January, 1897.
The patrons Of this creamery have re-
ceived the highest price for their milk
that has been paid in Dickinson coun-
ty since its commencement, and the
Acme creamery butter ranks with the
highest grade Of butter east or west
and commands the highest prices on
the market.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Improvements on Buckeye.

0. L. Bates has purchased the large
residence north Of the Blubaugh
place on Buckeye and is fixing the
property In frstclass shape. He has
also purchased the blacksmith and
paint shops, corner Buckeye and
Fourth street, and will move them on
the lots just north, which he recently
purchased Of DR.. Gross. We are glad
to see that improvements are going
on in all parts Of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
All Over Z Dime.

VIM. Woodward, recently acquitted
Of burglary near Herington, was taken
to Memphis, Mo-, this morning on .
requisition. He is charged with bur-
glary and larceny. His real name is
said to be VIM. Snyder and the helm.
GUS crime for which the legal machin-
cry Of two States has been set in mo-
tion is the stealing Of . dime.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
MANY BEING SAVED.
Union Meetings Arc Attended BY
Large Numbers.

At the revival meeting the hall was
crowded Monday night, many coming
long before time for service. Rev.
Mr.. Thomson addressed bis sermon to
Christians. Two texts were taken to
support bis theme, "Cruci6xion Of
Self;;" 9 new principle-not old prin-
cipls under q new phase--but SELF
forgetting love; need help to cruelty
self-no man can nail self to the cross
have Christ help you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

n curious fact was discovered In
Pittsburgh few days ago. Three even
ing papers had in type full account Of
the scenes attending the execution Of Q
murderer. Every detail was given, in.
cluding the conduct and last remarks
Of the condemned man on the scaffold.
The bogus extras were put through the
press and stacked up ready to hand out
to the newsboys. One paper supplied
the newsboys and kept them in a room
ready for the signal. But It never came
The hanging was postponed. The
prisoner never left his cell. Some Cd the
affecting full accounts leaked out, and
they are highly interesting specimens
Of the afternoon fake extra.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
A HANDSOME STORE.


The store room which has excited
the heartiest admiration Of all who
have seen 1t and which is one Of the
prettiest In the State Is that at cor
ner Of Broadway and Third into
which F. B. Besrce, the clotnler,
moved today. The handsome corner
window makes q beautiful show place
and the interior has been newly fur.
nished throughout. Handsome metal
ceilings, new tables etc., with office
space and shoe department at the
east end make 1t q model room.
Mr.. Bearce is to be congratulated
on bis fine establishment as we'll Us
on the success which has been his.
After fifteen years with a wholesale
clothing house be began business here
ten years ago, though this has,,been
bis home for aquarter Of acentury. In
the new room bis fine stock, includ-
ing sll kinds Of mems and youths
clothing, a complete, ,children's and
juvenile department, splendid line
Of boots and shoes, etc., will be dis
played with attractive surroundings
and in one Of the best lighted rooms
Of the State. Mr.. Bsarce and his pop
ular assistants, W. H. Hoon and Will
Shellhaas, are "at home" 10 their
many friends and larger business
than ever may be predicted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Combats Cupid.

Dr.. Chamberlain, pastor Of . Newark
| IN. J,) church, believes that courtship
can be reduced to an exact science,
with none Of the haphazard features
which too often characterize II. he
laughs derisiyely, says report, when
reminded that poets have in all ages
alleged that love 10 not matter that
can be ruled and regulated. Court.
ship says this reverend foe Of Cupid,
SHOULD be a matter governed by SCI
ence and deliberation. have as much
respect for a fellow who falls in love
as | have for a man who falls into
ditch. Love should never be considered
in carrying on a courtship, but after
the courtship has been conducted on
purely common-sense grounds and
marriage has taken place there will
arise, slowly, but surely, new, digni.
fed sentiment which will last all
through life and guarantee lifetime
Of continual happiness. This is what
love is and always should be. Court
ship should be one Of the most dignified
sciences Of life, as well as the most del.
icate. 1t should be placed on the same
level and treated In as thorough busi-
ness manner as we select some pro-
fessjon or enter some line Of mercan-
tile work. When young man desires
to marry be should acquaint his family
Of bis wish, and they should set about to
find some marriageable girl little
younger than himself, who is free from
any physical deformity and who has
been accustomed to only such social
life as the young mans probable In.
come will allow her to lead. The couple
should then devote number Of months
to cultivatine each others society. |
wish we could have code Of ethics
brought into general recognition which
would make 1t absolutely necessary for
every candidate for matrimony to.ex.
hibit to the parents Of the opposite
party certificate signed by two reput.
able physicians showing that the holder
is entirely free from every kind Of com.
municable disease or any affliction
which might be transmitted 10 posteri.
ty." Dr. Chamberlaln's notions about
love and courtship, says our informant,
are seorned by all the younger members
of his congregation. Not few Of the
elders are also inclined to pooh-pooh
the pastors ideas. and altogether the
pastor seems to be in for a period dur
ing which his enjoyment will be in in.
verse ratio TO what he doubtless regards
ss bis deserts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Eyth BUYS Solomon Creamery.

SOLOMON, Feb. 21.-Dr. A. G. Eyth,
the successful Enterprise creamery
man, has bought the Solomon cream
xsry Of the creamery association.
Many improvements are promised at
at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Ladies Going to California

Want, above all else, comfort en-
route. This is only one Of the many
distinctions Of the California Limited,
Santa Fe Route. Apply to W. j.
Black, G. P. A., Topeka. Kas., c. A.
Higgins. A. G. ?. A., Chicago, Ills. :
or W. K. Robertson, Agent, Abilene,
Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
SCHOOLS WE'RE PATRIOTIC.
Flags and Appropriate Programs for
the Day,

washington's birthday was cele.
brated by the city schools Tuesday P.
m. in an appropriate and patriotic
manner. Tho rooms we're handsome
ly decorated with flags and bunting
and the pupils had songs and recita-
tions that showed how much they ap-
preciats the services Of the Father Of
His Country. A large number Of pa.
irons visited the schools and enjoyed
the exercises.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
i, Had Heavenly Advice.

A director Of q North Dickinson
school district resigned his office yes.
terday, giving as a reason that the
Lord had ordered him to do so. The
county superintendent will appoint
someone who has divine permission
to serve.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

In the school Of mines Of the State
college in Pennsylvania has been erect
ed monument composed Of the differ
ent building stones Of the state. Itcon-
tains 2Si samples from 1a0 localities.
The base block Of conglomerste b
exox2.S feet; the height Of the column
u as.7 feet; ~ WEIGHT \ ss.ltonA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
SECRETARY CoBuRH COMING.
VIII Talk to Stockmsn ct the State
Cattle Convention.

Secretary F. D. Coburn Of the State
board Of agriculture has accepted the
invitation Of the Kansas Cattlemen's
association to make an address at the
meeting here March 1928 and will
talk on "Kansas for Stockmen." His
address is sure to be well worth hear
ing.
Governor Leedy has also been invit-
cd and will probably talk on some
phase Of the cattle industry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The Abilene Marble Works have
just erected a beautiful monument In
memory Of the wife Of Simon Stein in
the Solomon cemetery. tits a cottage
monument Of colossal size, New York
marble, and Is a credit to the taste
and workmanship Of the firm which
erected 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Lightning Rod Agents Abroad.

1t is reported that lightning rod
agents have struck the county again.
After the costly experiences Of past
years the farmers Of the county should
know better than invest in lightning
rods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

For sale, . three-quarters grade
Hereford bull. Inquire Of
FRANK ScHwRxDxER,
as Navarro, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Licensed to Marry.
VIM. Anderson and Estella Alex
ander, both Hope.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-27
A DARING BURGLARY
CHARLEY DODGE MAKES A BOLD
ROBBERY SUNDAY NIGHT.
GETS A TURKEY AND A DUCK
Is Arrested and Landed in Jail Halt an
Hour After the Crime was Com
mitted Liquor Men in
Trouble over Affair.

The love for chicken and other sort
of fowls which is known to exist in the
breast of every negro, caused Charley
Dodge to commit a daring crime Sun
day night, and as result of it he will
probably be forced to spend several
years in the state prison, as punish
ment for the crime of burglary.
The affair occurred shortly after
eight O'Clock and was of a most daring
nature. The young man came along
Main street and seeing one of the front
windows of the basement of Tacki &
Tuerke's saloon open he at once slipped
into the building, and came out a min
ute later carrying live turkey and a
duck. He was seen by several people,
and thinking that something was
wrong the police were notified. The
proprietor of the saloon at once made
complaint against Dodge and the
officials started out to hunt him up.
When he got out of the cellar he
took the fowls down to his home and
went to the opera house to enjoy the
play Here he was arrested by officer
Murphy ten minutes later. He was
landed in Jail just thirty FIVE minutes
after the crime was committed.
He was brought before Justice Slater
this morning and charged with burg
larry. He waived examination and
signified an intention to plead guilty
and go before Judge Slosson for sen
tence.
He makes no attempt to deny the
crime, but excuses himself on the
ground that he had been drinking bad
whiskey and wasn't aware OF. what he
was doing. The police seem very glad
that they have finally got Dodge on a
charge on which he can easily be con
victed, as they claim that Dodge has
been under their eyeffor some time and
has been connected with several small
crimes in the past. There are also not
few people in the city who have had
personal interest in the boy who will.
be very sorry to hear of his downfall. .
In connection with the case several
saloon keeper in the city are in con
siderable trouble, as the boys mother
and companions claim that the saloon
keepers of the city have been selling
liquor to Dodge, who is minor, and
on Sunday afternoon it is claimed that
yonng Dodge and young man named
johnson bought liquor in several sa-
looms. Dodge brings this accusation
against Harry Webb, P. Hughes and
Tacki & Tuerke, and the latter will
probably have to pay the penalty for
violating the liquor laws.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-27
MISS HINsDALE SAFE.
She Arrives in New York Safely on the
Manttou.

She Arrives in New York Safely On the
Manitou.
The friends of Miss Hinsdale, for
mer resident in this city, and who has
been touring in England and the con-
5tinent for the past few years, have been
greatly worried about her for the past
week on account of the fact that her
name appeared on the list of passen-
gers on the i'll fated steamer Mohegan,
which foundered in mid-oeean short
time ago. These people were greatly
relieved this morning by receiving a
telegram from Miss Hinsdale stating
that she had arrived in New York on
the Steamer Manitou Thursday morn
morning.
Miss Hinsdale had originally engaged
passage on the Mohegan, but when
that vessel sailed her passenger list
was so large that nearly half of them
were transferred TO the ManitOu. 81
Among this number was the Kenosha
lady, and in this manner she was saved
from being ON the Mohegan when she
went to the bottom. So