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The times., 1899-03-19

siding Judge of Indiana county. Matt once
owned a jack-knife that was the particu-
lar envy of Harry White. who made all
sorts of offers for a trade. all to no pur
pose One day, however. much to the sur
prise and joy OF Harry, Matt met the lat
ter and said he guessed they might get up
a trade
The times., 1899-03-19

As good as any previously
here at 81 a yard, better than
the Crepons usually offered at
the price. And twenty-five
different patterns to choose
from.
You'll find all the nltra-fashionahie
Roman and blister effects among these
rich black Crepols. But please re-
member that others will read these
Specials" and that Monday win see
sale of Crepons such as Washington
has never before known Note the
saving: 81 and $3.50 a yard q SA
values for only. ~. .Jv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Railroad Palaces.

The new Palace Sleeping Cars, built
specially for the Union Pacific and re-
Gently put in service on their famous
last trains to Colorado, Utah, Cali
fornia and Oregon points, are the fin
est ever turned out.
Throughout the interior the drap-
ings, wood work and decorations are
In the most artistic style, and the
convenicnces vastly superior to any
thing ever seen before.
These oars are attached to the
Union Pacific fast trains, which make
quicker time to all western points
than trains of any other lines.
Tickets and reservations can be OBJ
tanned by calling en- or addressing
M. b. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

huw my trial would 60. I was 90
demned to die.
Take him and throw him in tt
river cried the angry king.
1.-THE court menlals obeyed. As they
dragged the sack along the drovel
kept crying, IN marry her, I'll
marry her but they drowned thu
poor man just the same.
1.-The spirit Of pride came over M
and started to drive my cattle past
the palace, just as the king and hi
favorite daughter were taking their
evening walk. | might have made
less noise had been 50 inclined and
passed without notice, but | made
enough to attract their royal atten.
tion.
Why, Cy, where did you come
from? asked the astonished king.
Did ! not see you drowned this very
morning.?
You thought you did, ! replied,
but you see ] am here
oThe KING wanted 10 know how I
cot ont hnt ! refused IN tan
"You came near doino me- a orea ,
service k,no, I said suad yo,,
thrown me fortv feat fnrtber / ,,onSd
have driven out 1, how'd of oat.lo with
golden horns and Ind enonnh monav
to buy this government Of vo,,rs and
made same GOOD farm loons has;aes
The king wanted mo to throw him,
in but could NOT see il in ,fhat wav "
and refused Al last after much ner'
suasiop. | made n nronositinn !
agreed that If fine kinc would c;v.
me his fayorite daughter for a wife
make me a Joint rnlcr with him
wouM apree IN 4brnw him in m .
river. The knp made mo stinulate N
take a cash nrice IN ralinnn;s,b in
case he ever wanted to p.nurchase
and i agreed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
She Couldn't Understand.

"You men are so inconsistent" she
said.
Men Inconsistent he exclaimed
in righteous Indignation. What are
you talking about? Got the sexes
mixed, haven't youY
mo, | haven't" she retorted holly,
and III prove it TO you. You've been
talking here for half an hour about
yoting-machines, haven't you"
Eyes
"And you have been commencing
them, haven't your
yes"
You've hardly been able to say
enough in praise of them. Isn't that
right?'
Yes; but what Of it,"
"Well, last night heard you con.
demning them in the hardest terms. y
"Me?"
Eyes, sir; you. | haven't heard you
get so indignant over anything in
long time
But | never mentioned voting ma.
chimes last night" he protested.
"0h, you didn't?" she returned sar'
castically. 'rhen perhaps you will
tell me what you were talking
about?"
Machine voters he answered.
"WelI- what's the diilerence?" she
demanded.
Then it was, says the Chicago Post,
that he gave it all up as bad job and
went out to take a stroll and think it
over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Grain-0 Brings Relief

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drink
ing is a habit that is universally in
dulged in and almost as universally
injurious. Have you tried Grain.0P
II is almost like coffee but the effects
are just the opposite. Coffee upsets
the stomach, ruins the digestion,
effects the heart and disturbs the
whole nervous system. Grain-O
tones up the stomach, aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. ID and
25c. per package.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

II was evident that she felt much
provoked about il, at seems to me, y
she said "a man ought TO know when
he has outstayed his welcome He
fidgeted neryously in his chair Has
anyone outsiayed his weIcome?" he
asked. YES" she answered tersely
"Wbo?" he asked, as he looked to see
where he put his hat. Jack Frost"
she replied He sighed. Then he
smiled. Then he sighed again. After
chat he made it a point to see that
there was no lack Of warmth-Chi.
cago Post
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
I0dcetoDdiinluu1tTaX-Pa ayers
DICKINSON COUNTY, KAS.
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER, J
DICKINSON COUNTY, KANSAS.
ABILENE, KAs., April 3, 1899.

ABILENE, KAs., April 3, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following is list of
lands city and town lots situated in the county of Dickn
son and state Of Kansas sold the first day of September
1885, for the unpaid taxes of 1896 and unredeemed on the
above mentioned date containing the of the persons
to whom the assessed whenever such name ap
pears the assessment and rolls and amount of taxes
due on each parcel Of land with interest thereon calculated
to and including the first day of September 1899 and that
unless such land and lots are redeemed on or before said
first day of September 1892 that being the last day of
dempon allowed by law, they will be subject deeds.
W. A. MATTESON,
F. A. Wilcox, County Treasurer.
Deputy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
1892. SO. 1872. so.

The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to
California points. Through Tourist
SlceperS, quicker time than any other
line.
For tickets and full information call
on M. B. FULTON, Agent.
e. A. Van Hall, the leading drug
gist Of Butler, Mo-, writes. "We are
having splendid success with BEGGS'
BLOOD PURIFIER AND BLOOD
MAKER II is one Of the best sellers
we ever had and gives satisfaction to
oil who have tried it. We take pleas
ure in recommending it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe writes OF
Charles Sumner in the Atlantic
Monthly: "0f his literalness some
amusing anecdotes have been told At
an official ball in Washington he re-
marked to a young lady who stood
beside him. We are fortunate in hav-
ing these places for standing here;
we shall see the first entrance OF the
new English and French ministers in
to Washington society The young
girl replied, ! am glad to hear it. |
like to see Hons break the ice Sum.
ner was silent for few minutes, but
presently said. Miss -, in the cotin-
try where lions live th.re Is no Ice"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Reduced Rates via Santa Fe Route.

Los Angeles, Calf, and return, &C.
count Of National Educational asso-
citation convention, July II, -, Is
IA, 1899. Rate will probably be one
first class limited fare plus ~ Tor $52)
for round trip. Dates Of sale: June
25 to July 8, inclusive. Final return
limit, Sept. A., 1899.
For full particulars relative to train
service, stop overs, etc, call on
W. X. ROBERTSON,
Agent Santa Fe Route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

j. II. Gregg, of Dundee. Kas.,
writes: "My little daughter who has
been troubled with Group every since
she was three months old, never
found anything to relieve her until !
tried BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH
SYRUP, and that has cured her en-
tirely. think it is the best cough
Syrup on market.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Cheap Rates via Santa Fe Route,

Portland, Oregon, Butte and Hell
ena, Montana, and Intermediates,
$2S,S5.
San Francisco and intermediate
points, 1890. Tickets on sale daily.
W. X, ROBERTSON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

While in Porto Rico, General Miles
needed an extra orderly, and a
"preen" volunteer from the west was
appointed. When the general called
him, he replied. "WeIl, Miles, what is
it?o The staff expected a storm. In
stead. the General smiled and answer
ed: Don't call me Miles, Call me
Nelse:' Miles is so formal" But the
lesson was learned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

"Of course warmth is necessary"
said the street railway manager, "bu.
II is unfair to expect us to heat the
cars" "nhcn what would you do?'
asked the passenger. "l'd have a law
passed requiring the city to heat the
streets. Chicago Post.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Colonel, you swear positively that
your regiment never received a pound
of embalmed beef in Cuba How is it
possible for you to be 50 absolutely
certain?' Because my regiment
never got farther than Tampa, SIR
Detroit Free Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
$25. $25.

The Union Pacific has made the
greatly reduced rate of $25 to Port
land and other Puget Sound points,
also to Helena and Montana points,
Salt Lake City and Utah points.
For tickets and full information
call on M. B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

MANCHESTER TOWh 20, paTV Sc 49,, =,
me ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10 II q"' ~
G A Gould, ne q and lots and
2in 1881; also, commence
Ing at point 1910 chains
east of west line Of @-l3-l,
thence to Smoky Hill river,
following river NV includ-
Ing part lot 4 and all lot ],
thence on east line OF 1913
Ito X and W right Of way,
thence on line Of KY to
place of beginning, less the
riuht ~ wuv NJ the & "a
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
OXFORD.

John Missildine left for Attica last
Wednesday to visit an uncle.
Mrs. j. E. GallOup Of Whitman Wis
tied last week with her mother, Mrs.
VIM. LOCKER,
The Santa Fe railroad here has in
creased its section force by the addi-
tiOn of three men.
E. E. GOodnO and mother visited
here few days this week on their
way from their winter home in Flor
ida.
A number of young people, includ-
ing the graduating class from here,
attended commencement in Belle
PLANE last Friday night.
DR.. Smith has gone to Chicago for
a course in the Chicago Post Gradu-
ate school. Mr.. Reed has charge of
the store during his absence.
John S. Chism, formerly of Ok
ford but now Of Chicago, was a mem.
Der Of the graduating class 10 phar-
macy from the Chicago University
this month.
Mrs. Mary Wright is visiting at
Belle Plaine with her son, Tom Hicks.
Mrs. Wright has been i'll the greater
part of the winter, and we are glad to
know she is able to be out again.
John R, johnson is of duty this
week with a disabled arm. 1t was
first thought the member would have
to be amputated, but the disease has
taken another turn and the doctors
think it can be saved.
Mrs. Geo. B, GallOup, accompanied
by her sister, Miss Lulu Steele, de-
parted for her home in Niotaze, Kan,
last Wednesday. George has lately
purchased drug stock there. His
many friends wish him well in his
new work.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
father, good neighbor aud faithful

father, good neighbor aud faithful
citizen,
Resolved, That the memory Of ouI
departed comrade will ever be kept
sacred by the members OF this Post;
that his nobleness and loftiness OF
character may be emulated by those
who remain TO mourn,
Resolved, That we extend to the
afflicted family our sincere sympathy
in the hour OF trouble, sadness and
sorrow, and that our charter be
draped 10 mourning in memory Of our
departed comrade,
Resolved, That a copy OF these
resolutions be spread upon the
records OF our order, one copy be
furnished the bereaved family and a
copy be transmitted so each OF the
Wellington papers for publication.
]. c. GAUNT,
c. A. ALBRIGHT,
]. SNYDER
W. NJ. LINDSEY, Post Commanded
A. B. MCNAIR, Adjutant.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
Wants to Break a "Chain."

The endless chain" letter business
is being badly oVerwOrked since the
patriotic young Red Cross lady made
such success of it during the Span
ish war. We are in receipt OF the
following letter from the principal of
the Arlington, Kas., public school:
To the Public:
The Mission chain which was start
ed for Herbert Cecil of Arlington,
Kas., has proven to be an imposition
upon the public, as the money Is not
being spent to the purpose for which
it was intended, viz: education. Ash
started it feel it my duty to make it
known through the papers so that
people may not be bothered with it.
They have absolutely refused to have
trustee appointed, therefore | pro-
test against the money being used to
support large family who are able
to support themselves.
E. E. ANDERSON.
(Other papers please cOpy.)
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
COUNCIL HILL,

The late rains have helped oats,
wheat and early gardens.
S. S. Kincaid, ex-district clerk, has
returned from his winter stay in Ari-
IONA.
The agent OF a tombstone factory
In Wichita was at work hereabOuts
this week.
Frank Piatt, having planted his
spring crop, drove in from Argonia
Monday.
Branding cattle is the order OF the
day now in these parts preparatory to
sending TO pasture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Unangst were at Coun.
Gil Hill Monday. Mr.. Unangst is
soliciting cattle for pasture in Mr..
RobinsOn's ranch in the Flint Hills.
BY the way, who said the fruit was
all killed? Peach, apple, pears-in
fact, every kind Of tree, is just as full
of bloom as it can be. II you want
to see q pretty sight come to Council
Hill and look at nineteen crab trees
in full bloom. Each tree looks like
huge bouquet.
The writer of these notes, Mar
cellus Piatt, has agreed to write
hail insurance in London township,
for the Kansas State Mutual Associa-
tiOn. Address him at Peck for in
formation on the subject. This is
the year to insure wheat, oats, barley,
ETC., against hail. Western Sumner
county has had a small hail storm
already,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
MILAN, OF.

Wheat in this locality is somewhat
damaged.
Mrs. Andrews sister from Ohio, is
visiting her.
The click Of the corn planter is
distinctly heard.
John Duncan will commence work
on Mr.. Barkec's house this week.
Mrs. Truman and son Archie, left
last Mopdy 10 visit friends and rela-
tiyes in Harper, Kan.
A fine rain visited this locality
Friday and Saturday, which thor
ougly saturated the ground.
Mr.. Patton is setting cut a large
apple orchard this spring. We would
like to see few more farmers do the
same.
Mrs. Fox of Anthony, Kan, wh1
has been visiting with her mother,
Mrs. Thompson, returned home last
week.
Mart Lewis who has been confined
to his bed for ever two weeks, ha;
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27

yarnish it next; force Of habit you
know.
George Lobdell has gone to Anthony
TO jerk lightning there for about a
month. We shall miss him very much
as be is quite popular here and de-
servingly so.
The people OF Portland have IN.
limited capital to put that we have
in the surrounding country the best
prospects fer wheat in the United
States. If you doubt it, come and see.
Portland would like to let the
readers Of the VOICE know that it
built in the past winter, one of the
finest or as we believe the very finest
school house loutside the large towns
10 Sumner county, it cost $1,000. For
design and workmanship 1t can't be
best, but it is only such as would he
expected from people Of push, energy
and intelligence, that's we'uns.
Neal Pickett shipped Tuesday, two
Cars of hogs and four cars Of cattle,
all Of which he fed himself. Mr..
Ecker has shipped thirty cars Of
stock from this point this spring.
Mr.. Behimer has shipped eight cars
Of cattle and logs. These men are
the cause Of corn selling here at IS
cents wnen it is only worth 80 cen IS
in Chicago. Hurrah for all three OF
them.
Henry c. has the most sincere
heartfelt sympathy in his misery, he
says it was not his fault, and we be-
lieVe him but that makes our tears
flow afresh to see such noble gener-
Gus young man as he is locking
as il rs intended to shuttle off this NOR
tai coil, either naturally or unnat
urally; it's too bad. May the little
god cupid pierce her heart with ar.
rows until she makes up her mind to
relieve his distress.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
FOR SIo,ooo,ooo.
Strattor Sells Cripple Creek Property
In London.

Strattor Sells Cripple Greek Property
In London.
Colorado Springs, April 2O.-The
G.zette today says:
Positive cable advices received by
the Gazette announce the actual sale
of the Independence mine to az Eng
fish syndicate. heprice is $40, 900, 900.
Mr.. Werner z. Reed, cooperating
with the Venture corporation OF Lon.
don, made the deal, which is the
greatest In the history of the camp.
Mr.. Stratton, the locator OF the
property and the owner OF the same
up to the time of the consummation
of the deal, and his secretary have
been in London attending to the de-
tails OF the transaction. The deal in
cludes besides the Independence mine
about 100 acres Of surrounding terri
tory in the Cripple Creek district.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
ZYBA.
new work,

Wheat is looking very nice at the
present time.
Corn planting is the rage among
the farmers of this vicinity.
]. H. Holland shipped car of cat
tie and hogs to Wichita Saturday.
R. B. Brown made a business trip
to Wellington last Thursday.
Geo. Craig and Almon Stanley Of
Clearwater, visited here last Sunday
Mrs. Kraft, who was so unfortunate
as to lose her home by Gre is hauling
lumber to rebuild.
]. W. Wills bought a car of wheat
Of II. Hurst which was delivered
Wednesday and Thursday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
PORTLAND.

Portland lest five of its male resi-
dents this week, no tears.
Our merchants do a very good bust.
ness for this time Of the year.
Milwaukee Willie paid a visit to
Portland Sunday and went out heart
smashing in the country as usual.
John Rouse will throw the cold
drinks in Portland this summer and
throw 10 asmile with each drink free,
The small pox didn't spread but
the old cases of liars lying and Others
use the lies for malicious purposes
is still an epidemic and contagious.
y Our architect and builder shaved
his face clean Sunday, uustache and
all. He is going to sand paper and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
CORRESPONDENCE.
MAYFIELD.

Grandma Milne moved back to
Mayfeld last week.
Our school closes next Friday. No
doubt the children will be glad.
Rev. Wilkinson, the ME-. preacher,
filed his appointment here Sunday.
We had another fine rain Saturday.
Everything is looking nice and green.
John Irving has moved into the
house on John Evans farm south Of
town.
Rev. John Evans will preach at the
Baptist church next Sunday, morning
and evening.
Oats that are up look fine. They
will soon cover the ground as we'll as
the wheat does.
Union Youmans has moved onto
MI felt's farm south OF town, better
known as the f. B. Creekmore farm.
Mr.. Gregson of Monroe county, Ill.,,
Is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Threl-
fall. II this part Of Sunny Kansas
proves satisfactory to him he will stay
all summer.
Mr.. Hodge, living about three miles
northeast of town, died Friday after.
noon of Bright's disease. He had
been having poor health for about a
year. Funeral services were held at
the ME-. church Saturday afternoon,
Rev. A. A. Parker of Wichita,
preaching the funeral sermon. We
join with the community in extend
ing heart felt sympathy in this, their
sad hour OF bereavement.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27

The residents Of South Washington
avenue will probably petition the
council to allow them ten feet from
the walk to the curbing on this street
for park purposes. 1t is the intention
to park the street similar to the resi-.
dence district Of Topeka and other
cities. City Attorney Ready has
been locking the matter up, and finds
that fourteen feet of land from the
AUDITING lots to cuTbing is Sc: aside in
all parts OF the city for park purposes.
The new sidewalk ordinance calls for
6 foot walks onSOuthW Washington from
the railroad south. This will leave
about s feet for park purposes. But
the council will probably increase
it to ten at the request Of property
owners. The improvements on South
Washington, by the way, are greater
than any other street 10 the city.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
CALDWELL.

Listing corn is the password.
George Mitchell is painting his
house.
Frank Pope shipped carload of
hogs Tuesday.
Mrs. Alex Dawson is on the sick
list this week.
Wheat where it hasn't blown out is
growing nicely.
People are listing some of their
wheat ground to corn.
Frank Logan bought Deere riding
lister and will put in ITO acres of
corn.
The Presbyterian church Of Cald.
well and Calvary have hired a min
lister by tue name Of Curtis.
Mrs. NJ, E. Logan sent for a thirty
dollar Incubator and bro0der. So the
old hens will lose their setting.
Ethel Kinnear, teacher at 1911, had
an exhibition Thursday evening at
the close OF her school. 1t was a
grand success and standing room was
hard to get.
We are one Of the people who pay
for the text books and il we can get
set Of books for half price just as
good, | say get them. Butchers
little wind storm of a piece in his
paper won't 60 far and | shouldn't
wonder either if the men who are
the commissioners are as smart as he.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
Resolutions.

Perth Post, No. 3OS Department of
Kansas. Perth, April IS, 1899.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the
Ruler of the Universe to remove
from our midst and the family circle
our worthy comrade, Jas. A. Crisler,
who by the faithful exempliication
of the principles Of fraternity, 10y
atty and charity endeared himself to
all the members Of our order, and
WHEREAS, our comrade was a de-
voted husband, kind and loving
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton
of West Jefferson, o., after suffering
Is months from Rectal Fistula, he
would die unless a costly operation
was performed; but he cured himself
with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica
Salye, the surest Pile cure on Earth,
and the best Salve in the World. 25
cents box. Sold by f. B. Snyder,
druggist.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
The Appetite of A Goat

Is to be enyied by ali poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out Of
order. All such should know that
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the wond-
erful Stomach and Liver Remedy,
gives splendid appetite, sound di
gestion and a regular bodily habit
that insures perfect health and great
energy. Only Is cents at any drug
store.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-04-27
SIMPLE Home DYES.
Anyone Can Use Diamond Dyes
With Success.
Beautiful COlOrs That Are Fast to Light
and Washing.

Diamond Dyes are prepared spe-
cially for home use, and the direc.
tions are so plain and simple that
anyone can use them successfully.
All the fast Diamond Dyes make
cOlOrs that will not fade. They are
guaranteed to do more dyeing, pack.
age for package, than any other dyes.
II You want success in home dyeing.
use Diamond Dyes and nothing else.