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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

that he would be appointed, He and
the president are personal friends.
Hitchcock is business man Of large
experience and prominence and the
management Of the interior depart.
ment is matter OF business Father
than political science. His peculiar
qualifications In this line, 1t is said,
are responsible for the presidents de-
cision. The appointment OF Mr..
Hitchcock is generally commended.
The nomination OF Mr.. Hitchcock
was confirmed by the senate yesterday
afternoon.
SHORT SKETCH OF MR.. HITCHCoCK's LIFE.
st. Louis, Dec 49, Ethan Allen
Hitchcock, present ambassador to
Russia, who was Yesterday appointed
by President Mckinley to succeed
Cornelius N. Bliss, as secretary Of the
interior, was, until his acceptance OF
the Russian mission, the head of the
Pittsburgh Glass company In st. Louis.
He was born in Mobile, Ala, So years
ago He is q great-vrandson Of Col.
Ethan Allen. the hero of Ticonderoga;
q grandson OF Samuel Hitchcock, who
was prominent in the early history OF
verIn9pt and . son OF Henry Hitch.
cock, n DO was chief justice OF the SUI
preme court Of Alabama.
Mr.. Hitchcock came to st. Louis In
1851 and engaged In business here up
to 1850, when, at the urgent request Of
his relatives, he left for China as the
representative Of important business
interests. Returning to st. Louis in
1874 Mr. Hitchcock was, up to the
time Of his appointment as minister to
Russia, actively engaged in business
in st. Louis as president of several
large manufacturing and railway cor
porations, which positions he resigned
70 accept the portfolio rendered him
by President Mckinley.
Mr. BLISS INTERVIEWED.
Washington, Dec. 90. Secretary
Bliss, in an interview with the Asso-
ciated press yesterday, said:
II has been understood for some time that 1t
would be my wish to retire from public life on
the conclusion Of the war, Now that the peace
treaty has been signed my request to be re-
lipvpd win Ia urnntn1 lint ehnll nwait tho n r.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

Syracuse, n. Y, Dec. e2-Arthur R.
Hall, a well-known bicycle rider, was
instantly killed yesterday by being
struck on the head by timber which
fell six stories, crushing his skull. He
was at work on the building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
The United States VIII Preas Those Filed
by Its Citizens Prior to Feb
ruary, 1891

Washington, Dec. 90. The publica-
ton in full Of the peace treaty with
Spain has given opportunity for its
study. Most Of the agreement was
known already, but one feature at
tracts special attention. 1t is that
which provides in article I that Spain
and the United States mutually re-
nounce all claim to national or private
indemnity by the subjects OF either
government which may have arisen
from the beginning OF the last
insurrection in Cuba. This means
that the United States will
claim no indemnity for the loss Of the
Maine, and shall Judge and settle the
claims OF Its citizens against Spain
since February, 1897. Claims filed
prior to that year must be determined
and paid by Spain. The question
arises whether the many million dol.
lars Of claims against Spain for dam
age incurred In the ten years war will
No. prove an entire loss. In Spdin's
bankrupt condition 1t would seem
as though claim against that ma
ton would not be worth ten cents on
the dollar, but members Of the senstn
committee on foreign relations ~
that every just claim against Spain
previous to February, 1897, in whs.i
ever period, shall be presented =.
pressed with the full support Off
United States government WhileN-l
may take many years to secure set
Element, Spain at least will be made
to acknowledge the justice Of those
cases that have stood the test Of rigid
scrutiny by this government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29
ANOTHER ALTON RUMOR.
Announcement HIT the Road Has been
Sold to Union Pacific, Missouri, Pa
ciiic and Il. n u Interesta

New York, Dec. -. 1T is announced
on Wall street that the Chicago 4
Alton Railway company has been sold
to the Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific
and Baltimore 4 Ohio interests The
first named is said to be in the major
ity. 1t is said that the sale was made
at 1i5 on the stock. The personnel of
the men supposed to be interested is
not mentioned. When asked regard
ing this report, George Gould, presi-
dent of the Missouri Pacific, refused to
talk
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Charges Against the standard oil.

Cleveland o., Dec. 90. Develop
ments Of a most sensational nature in
the Standard oil investigation came
to light when Attorney General Monet
began taking dispositions for the pur-
pose Of proving that the Standard Oil
company, just previous to the issuance
Of the order by the supreme court that
the books Of the company be produced
in evidence had destroyed a large
number of Its books.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29
First Published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector Dec. /, A. d. 1893
NOTICE.

The State Of Kansas, ex rel, L. G. Boyle, at
torney general, plaintiff
VS..
The Thomas Kirby Bank private bank, To-
Gated at Abilene, Dickinson county, Kan
sas, defendant.
To The Creditors Of Thomas Kirby Bank:
You and each of you are hereby notified
that in accordance with an order Of the dis
trict court Of Dickinson county, state Of
Kansas, made on the 3rd day Of October, A,
d. 1895 you and each OF you must presentto
the undersigned, the nature and AMOUNT OF
your demand against the Thomas Kirby
Bank at the office Of the clerk Of the district
court, OF Dickinson county, Kansas, In the
city OF Abilene, on the End day OF January.
A. D. 1899, between the hours OF nine O'Clock
a. m. and five o'clock D. W., for adjustment
and allowance, or you and each Of you will
be precluded from any benefit from the as
sets Of the Thomas Kirby Bank, In the pos
session Of the undersigned, as receiver OF
said bank.
This notice does not apply to such credi-
tors as heretofore have presented their
claims to the undersigned and received from
him the dividend ordered to be paid by the
court.
Witness my hand this Goth day OF Nov. A.
ID. 1898.
P. H. HALLECK,
Receiver.
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Guilt Fixed IN Mira. KrebS.

Junction City, Kan, Dec. 20. The
coroner's jury in the Mrs George Craig
murder case, rendered verdict yes
terday forenoon, placing the guilt
upon Mrs. John Krebs, who was placed
under arrest and will have to appear
in the district court, which convenes
January ,. While the evidence at
hand points to Mrs. Krebs as the MUIR
deress, the community is by no means
unit in thinking she Is guilty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

Kansas City, Dec, s2.-Major Morti.
mer bearing, an old resident of Kan
sas City, and an early settler in the
west, died at his home, 100 East
Twelfth street, at an early hour yes
terday morning. He had been an in.
valid for many years, suffering from
Brights disease. He was rs years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

Muscogee, |. T., Dec ga dispatch
from okmulgee, the capital Of the
Creek nation, announces that the Creek
council has passed q bill authorizing
the chief to appoint commission Of
seven members to treat with the
Dawes commission.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29
| First published In the Abilene Weekly Re
Hector, Dec. ~, 1885,
Legal Notice.

In the Probate Court OF Dickinson County,
State OF Kansas.
To the heirs Of Martin l.. Truman, deceased,
You are hereby notified that John G, Tru-
man filed on December 10, 1893 in probate
court, Dickinson county, state of Kansas, a
certain paper purporting to be the last will
and testament OF Martin L. Truman, de-
ceased, and asking that said will be admitted
t probate and that the hearing of said petit
ton Is set for January 70 1899. at the hour OF
one o'clock p. M, at the Office OF the probate
judge In the city Of Abilene, Dickinson coun-
W, Kansas. Take due notice thereof and
govern yourselves accordingly.
d. I. ERWIN,
Probate Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

New York, Dec. 22.-The directors
Of the Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe
Railroad company have declared divi.
dend Of one per cent. on the deferred
stock, the first since the reorganiza-
tioa OF the company. The former Of
fcers and executive committee were
re-plartad
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WIN BE staulsy's Private Secretary.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. ga. J..
Wyatt, ex.probate Judge Of Sedgwick
county will be Gov Stanley's private
secretary. The place was offered to
Victor Murdoch, but he declined with
the suggestion that Wyatt would be a
safe man for the position. Myatt's
friends took up the proposition in his
favor and Gov. Stanley, after a care
full study of the situation, has offered
him the place
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29
Preaident Barrett Killed.

Concord, Mass, Dec. Cool. Ed.
ward S. Barrett, national president Of
the Sons Of the American Revolution,
was killed by falling from window
Of his home here to-day. He was about
90 years Of age.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

London, Dec. 22.-The Rome CORE
spondent Of the Daily Chronicle says
In response to another appeal from the
queen regent of Spain the pope has
confdentially written Don Carlos, ask
ing him to stop the Carlist agitation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

New York, Dec, 22.-The Merritt
and Chapman company has made a
contract with the government for the
raising of the Spanish warship Reins
Mercedes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-29

By virtue Of an order OF sale issued out of
'ne district court of Dickinson county, Kan
-, In partition proceeding therein pend
Ing. wherein Wilhelmina Staatz is plaintiff
gNd Mary Staatz ct al are defendants, and to
ne directed, will, at 10 a. M, January 23rd,
! ., at the west door Of the court house In
Apilene, Dickinson county, Kansas, sell at
pdblic auction to the highest bidder, for cash
hand, the southwest quarter (swA) Of the
wnship fourteen az south, range five III
.st, lying and situated In Dickinson county.
anSaS.
Dated this 18th day Of December, 1898.
N. B. ROBSON,
Sheriff of Dickinson county, Kansas.
THOMAS DEvER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
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PURCELL DRAM co,

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respondence and consignments solicited Writsor virs
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IN futures, give u.s. your business Private wire 70
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irst published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector, December 1, A, D. 1887
SHERlFF'S SALE.
Case No. 3I12.
George II. Bottom, plaintiff,

Ease NO, 3llg,
George II. Bottom, plaintiff,
Henry Davidson, Kate Davidson, William II
Pulls and Peter Imig, defendants.
Under aud by virtue OF an order of sale is
sued by the clerk of the district court OF
the eighth Judicial District within and FOR
Dickinson county, state of Kansas, In the
above entitled case, and to me directed and
delivered, Twill, on
Monday, January 2, A. D. 1899,
at 10 o'clock a, m. OF said day, at the front
door OF the courthouse In the city OF Abilene.
Dickinson county, state Of Kansas, without
appraisement, sell TO the highest bidder for
cash in hand the following described
real estate, to wit:
The south half (sh) Of the northwest QUAR-
ter INV AZ, the north half In W OF the south
west quarter (swlD and the southwest quar-
ter (sw ~ OF the southwest quarter (sw " OF
section thlrty-slx $3.50 In township thirteen
90 south, OF range two (2) east of the sixth
nlincipal meridian In Dickinson county,
State Of Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pursuant
to the judgment of the court In said cause
reclted in said order Of sale.
Witness my hand this 18th day Of Nov.
A. d. 1885,
N. B. ROBSON,
Sheriff of Dickinson County, Kansas.
By HERB BROWN,
Under Sheriff.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
SPAIN RETALIATES.
Report That Spaniards Have Cap
rured the American Ship Shen-
andoah for Liverpool.

London, April 23.-It is reported here
that the Spaniards have captured the
American ship Shenandoah, Capt. Muir
ply, which left San Francisco on Janu-
airy 5 for Liverpool. She is a four
masted vessel Of 1858 tons register and
owned by Arthur Sewall & Co. of Bath,
Me.
Bath, Me-, April 23.-The members of
the firm of Arthur Sewall & Co., owners
Of the schooner Shenandoah, which is
reported to have been captured by the
Spanish on a voyage from San Francis
co to Liverpool, refuse to credit the story
that she has been taken, and expect soon
to receive news of her safe arrival at
Liverpool where she is now due. The
Shenandoah is laden with wheat and a
general cargo
San Francisco, Cal, April 23-The
American ship Shenandoah, Capt Muir
ply, reported captured off the English
coast by Spanish cruiser, sailed from
San Francisco January for Liverpool
She carried over 100000 centals of wheat
and 1000 centals of barley, valued at
$1550OO.
The Shenandoah's officers are Capt. J.
F. Murphy; first officer. J. w. Muir
ply; second officer, H. D. Norris; third
officer, A. Lee. Crew, %.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27

couldn't help it. How could I tell that
spyin' creature about my trouble? For
give, dear Lord" and with a sigh she
took Ilp some work and tried to forget
her misery.
The next morning. bright and early,
Mrs. Andrews retailed the matter to Mrs.
Bailey, Its Jest as | said" she declared.
''Of course she tried to wiggle out of it,
an make out she come right home be-
cause she was sick. but [ know better.
The idea! An said she forgot ter give
that stuck-up wife the quilt she was SO
proud of. Didn't want it, most likely,
an tod her so''
Three or four days dragged away, and
one afternoon as Mrs. Warner sat cry
ing over the cherished quilt preparatory
to putting 1t out of sight. a knock came
to the front door. and wondering who 1t
could be-the neighbOrs all came III at
the side dOOr-She went and opened 1t.
There was q moments silence, and with
a cry of joint Mrs. Warner found her
self clasped in her sons arms, while her
tears were flowing on his breast. After
this, the beautiful, stylish young lady
was introduced as my wife. Ethel" and
the happy trio entered the neat little sit
ting room.
Your heart must have been broken,
dear mother. after the reception you
had" said big John Warner later Il
it if Mr.. Lawrence, whose acquaintance
YOU made on the train, had not asked me
yesterday how my mother was enjoying
herself. In answer to my surprised in
quiries he told me all, and when l ques
toned stupid Bates, he said he had
turned you away thinking you begging
impOstOr Knowing how you must feel,
Ethel and | left everything, and here we
are to comfort you. and take YOU back
with us to stay as long as you are con-
tented
I'm quite in love with you" said
Ethel, 'and you will be as good a mother
to me as you are to John, | know" and
she impaired kiss upon Mrs Warmers
Wrinkled forehead.
1t was wonderful to see the change in
Old Mrs. Warner. Her New York eX
pcrence seemed like a bad dream, and
she asked questions, laughed and patted
her boy and her new daughter to her
hearts content. When the gorgeous quilt
and the hOmely socks were presented to
the visitors, their reception of the gifts
was all she could wish, and her JOY was
full.
''They went away this mornin',' said
Mrs. Andrews to Mrs. Bailey in conclu-
sion Of long narrative, IAN she's goin'
to stay as long as she likes. She's proud
erin ever. an won't scarcely notice her
neighbOrs. They brought her the hand
soonest cape you ever seen. Its real seal
skin, t amt plush, because | looked close
on purpose to make sure. an that stuck
up Ethel acts to Mis- Warmers though
she was goods a queen. Some folks do
have all the luckr'
Some folks do" assented Mrs. Bailey.
Good Housekeeping.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27

have the twirler on hand at the seasons
opening will handicap the Pirates badly.
He has received letter to the effect that
Hart will not be able to pitch for the
Pirates for at least two months
Pitcher Mills has been given by Boston
his unconditional release. Manager Se,pe
mas made up his mind to keep Catcher
Bransfield in preference to Bemis. the
former being the taller man and the more
rangy player. Bransfed hits the bail
well, and with experience promises to fill
the BILL
Carey has certainly picked up in his
Dattlng. lie meets the ball SQuarely on
the nose and hits it hard With plenty of
practice III warm weather he ought to hit
hard.
If the Washington club keeps this
young Snyder, the Canadian catcher that
they have signed, you will see one of the
greatest thrOWers the league ever had"
said Umpire Ed Swartwood. Il never
saw his equal. He can stand still in his
tracks and by wrist motion snap the
bail on Il line to second base
Jimmie Manning: ''No, l do not expect
to do much more ball playing. My day is
past, but, like Arlie Latham, I would
rather be a has-been than Il never-was'"
The grand stand and clubhouse at
Sportsman's park, st. Louis, will be re-
built at once. and it is expected that work
will be completed by July 4.
Sam Thompson is evidently enjoying
bis second time on earth. The big Hoo
sler is as frisky as a colt and is stealing
bases on head-frst slides with the speed
and agility of Hamilton. Sam is called
an old man, but his first appearance as
a professional player was in 1885 with
the indianapolis club.
Frank DWyer of the Cincinnati Reds is
only 30 years old and yet in point of
service he is the oldest pitcher in the
league. He was q professional pitcher
before he was II years of age. and was
signed by the Chicago club IL year later
He has been in fast company ever since.
This is his thirteenth season.
Hnine Spies says that "Puss' Piper,
the new second baseman of the Detroit
team, is no ''spring chicken in baseball.
''He has played as long as | have" said
Heine yesterday, ''and | began playing
professionally in 1888" Both men live in
New Orleans. and Spies says that Piper
has Il local reputation as very clever
player but subject to bad attacks Of
stage fright. st. Paul PiOneer-Press.
President Johnson was unexpectedly
called to Omaha last night to assist the
new managers in their opening game to-
day. He will attend the opening game at
Milwaukee April 20.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-27
THE DFBUTANIE.

Not yet have the dark years touched her
With the edge of their clinging shade;
She has grown like a flower in the sunlight
This slender slip of Il maid,
Whn stands in the wing of her mother,
And smiles as we greet her dear
AS the bud half blown. as the d3wning ray
Our pride i'll this latest year.
We wish her joys unnumbered,
We hope for her all things bright,
That only the best may reach her,
And never the worst alright:
That her own may swiftly find her
And her life be brimmed with cheer,
As she stands to face her future
In the morn of this latest year.
Hut only One above us
May cast the horoscope
OF this sweet daughter waiting
For the doors of fate to Ope.
Her steps may lead through deserts,
Through pathways steep and drear.
Or over deS0late mountains,
Through many Il lonesome year.
Yet as we watch her standing.
Pure as Il veStals dream,
Her eyes are as an angels,
And we may safely deem
The sweet maid sure of finding
life of bliss and cheer,
And wistfully we greet her.
Our pride, this latest year
-Harper's Bazaar.