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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
VERY FISHY STORY.
Gillett Tale From FL Paso Is a Bare
and Ghastlv Fake.

The morning papers Of yesterday
had long tale purporting to be a
story Of Grant Gillett's travels in
Mexico and stating that he has COM
promised with his creditors for $780,.
900. The story is CHASTITY fake and
is ridiculous on its face. 1t tells
about Grants wearing false whiskers
and making headquarters at j. M.
Fishers rancho. He has never been
on Fishers rancho in his life and has
worn no DISCUSSES. His creditors
are scattered from St. Louis to Idaho
and compromise is from the
nature Of the case impossible. Abb
lene people and attorneys who are in
a position to know say that the story
is not, even plausible and was evil
IDENTIFY concocted by some one entirely
unfamiliar with the facts.
1t is quietly rumored that Grant
was not great distance from Wich-
ita last week and met some Of his
friends in that vicinity. The chances
are that he will be back before spring
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
A Dastardly Deed.

The following from the Colorado
City Chronicle tells Of the destruction
Of Tom Wilson's Pixies Peak printing
outfit: "Some scoundrels deliberate
ly fired the cabin at Mountain View
on Pixies Peak last Thursday after
noon, completely destroying it with
all the contents. The latter consisted
Of press and printing material used
in the publication Of the Pixies Peak
Daily News, together with large
amount Of household goods. The
loss is fully 5000. Elmer Kendall
who is packing up the mountain,
came along while the cabin was in
flames. He saw the tracks Of three
persons leading away from the cabin
and in the direction of the Strickler
tunnel"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
A Family Reunion.

A very enjoyable family reunion
was held at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
T, j. Laney in Willowdale township
last Saturday. These very aged peo-
pie have resided there for many years
and are very highly respected and the
esteem in which they are held was
shown by the number OF friends and
relatives present on that occasion.
About 40 persons were present In
Guiding 22 grandchildren and one
great grandchild. The day was far
too short as are all days Of similar
occasions, yet all felt repaid for hay'
ing been so heartily entertained by
the ones so far advanced in years
May grandfather and grandmother
Laney live to enjoy many more re
unions,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

bacco company, saying that Shum-
way sold their goods on acommission,
but they were not responsible for his
acts. Both man and wife were very
stylish in appearance.
They left Monday night over the
north bound Rock Island Tor Kansas
City, and had three big trunks filled
with goods. Shumway wears U. G.
I. badge and told newspaper report
err last week that he intended making
Wichita his headquarters.
If Mr.. Shumway is not a swinder,
he is at least man who has a great
supply of nerve that enabled him to
establish such an elegant line OF cred
it on such short acquaintance with
Wichita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Will Rave Arc Lights.

Arc lights will be put in the opera
house for tomorrow nights benefit
concert. The entertainment promises
to be one Of the best ever heard in the
city and all should 90 and enjoy il as
well as assist Miss Mclnerney who
has been sogenerous in aiding in local
musical circles. With such singers
as Miss McInerney, Miss Ellison, Mrs
Hewett, Mrs. kirkpatrick, Miss Rob
inson, etc, the program is sure to be
a delightful one. The concert will
commence promptly at s O'Clock
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of un.
claimed letters remaining in the abb
lene postollice for the week ending
Dec. "a, 1898. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
GENTlEMEN's LIST.
Athey, VIII Everest, Il Henry
Francis, Geo NJ Gibbs, J
Mailman, Rev. Ilirsh Henry
Hunter q Killns, Fred
McNatty, Edward Shoukwler,
Stephenson, l. II
LADIES LIST.
Downing, Lille Erickson, Laura
Gilbert, Minnie Long, Mrs Sarah
Shays Maria White, Miss Maggie
One cent will be charged for all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WARING, ?. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
An Accountable Gift.

Newton Reed, residing at the coun-
ty farm, who has been confined to his
bed since childhood from the effects
Of rheumatism, was the happy recip-
lent Of quite an acceptable holiday
present in the shape Of a new spring
cot. The u. M. 4. chnrch Of Enter.
prise was the donor. Miss Alice
Comet planned the donation and, ac-
companied by her brother, acted as
presenting committee. Mr.. Reed is
an honored member Of this denomina-
ton at Enterprise, and is very CRATE
full for the present his fellow COM
municants thus bestowed upon him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Henry Lifts Gets It.

The Monitors troubles have at last
been taken in tow by Henry Lifts
who has purchased it Of H. N. Gaines
and will consolidate it with the Dem
ocrat. 1t is not known whether the
Populists will receive any encourage
ment in the new ownership or not.
II not, they will be without an organ
in the county. J. G. Gault will re-
main in the office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
WILL Jo1I GRANT.
1n. G. G. Gillstt and G. h Baum.
bauRh Leave for Mexico. y

Mrs. G. G. Gillett and child Of
Woodbine who have been. in the city
since Monday evening left on the
3:25 a. m. Union Pacific train for
Kansas City. She was accompanied
by a nurse and by C. H. Baumbaugh.
her brother 1t is reported that they
have gone to join Mr.. Gillett in the
southwest-either Mexico or Texas.
There is pretty good authority for
believing that Grant has been nearer
home than Texas in the last week.
Some OF his friends were in Wichita
Saturday and probably met him at or
near there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
"A. Il. Abbott has brought sui

"A. I. Abbott has brought suit
against his wife, Flora Abbott, for
divorce on ground Of desertion.
Evangelist Irwin who created so
much religious excitement in the
county two or three years ago is
again holding meetings at Belle
Springs. Owing to his teaching
hundreds Of River Brethren sold all
their hogs, believing those animals
to be unclean and have kept none
since. He also claimed to bring
about faith cures that were remark
able.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
COMING To ABILENE,
----------
THREE MONTHS SERVICE FREE
DR.. MosLEY LEE,
The Distinguished Japanese Throat
and Lung Surgeon, Eye and
Ear Expert and
Dr.. HELEN LEE, the Noted Specialist;

Who have enjoyed such wonderful
success in Japan, Europe, New York
and this State, will open an Office in
the Union Pacific hotel, Abilene, ON
Monday, Jan. l6.
All invalids who visit these emf.
nent specialists before Monday, Jan.
%, will receive three months service
free. Their long experience in the
large hospitals Of the world enable
them to successfully treat all chronic
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consumption, rheumatism, sleepless-
ness, brain and nervous exhaustion,
paralysis, neuralgia, headache, fits,
st. Vitus dance, cancers, tum0rs,
skin diseases, including freckes,
pimples, ulcers, salt rheum, etc,
also heart, liver, stomach and kidney
diseases, nervous debility, loss Of
memory and energy, etc. Diseases
of the eye and ear are quickly and
permanently cured by an original and
never-failing treatment. Cures guar
anteed when Others have failed but
we will not accept incurrble cases.
They will examine you thoroughly
free of charge, and II durable they
will frankly and kindly tell you so.
Young men who have become vic
tins Of solitary vice, that dreadful
habit that sweeps annually to an I'M
timely grave, thousands of young
men OF excellent talent and brilliant
intellect, may call with confidence.
Take one candid thought before il
is too late. A week or a month may
place your case beyond reach Of hope.
Remember 1t costs you nothing tc
consult these eminent specialists, and
therefore the most humble in circum'
stances can avail themselves Of theil
vast experience. Catarrh and ca
tarrhal deafness Is positively and per
manently cured by their japanese
method.
DR.. Helen 4. Lee gives special at
tention to the diseases Of ladies'
Merit rewarded. Her cures unequal
ed in the history Of science. Hel
remedies we're secured while in ia
pan, and will positively and perman'
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DR.. can be consulted at her parlors al
the Union Pacific Hotel. Office hourl
from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
A Week Of Good Shows.

The engagement Of Charles Harri-
sons company for all next week in
sures good shows. The house will be
lighted with 70 incandescent lights,
new fixtures, ETC., and the public
should show its appreciation OF the
opera houses generosity by patron
izing the house literally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
IS IT OUR GEORGE
Wichita Couple Who Established a
Fine Line Of Credit.


The Wichita Beacon contains the
following. 1t is not known whether
or not it is the Abilene G. B. Shum-
way who is also travelling man:
G, B. Shumway and wife are the
smoothest lot who have come to
Wichita in a long time 1t is alleged
that they have victimized all with
whom they have come in contact.
Among those who were left to mourn
the sudden departure Of this pair are'
George lnnis and company, G. R.
Fulton, Stevens Clothing company
and the Royal Exchange.
George B. Shumway and family
came to Wichita nearly two weeks
ago and engaged rooms over the
Wichita Produce company's office on
North Market. Their first act was to
have negro arrested for cursing
Mrs. Shumway. In the trial it de-
veloped that they only paid the ne
gro ten cents to carry two trunks up
two flights Of stairs and he was ask
ing for more money.
Shumway next proceeded to the
Wichita Wholesale Grocery company
and sold them small bill of tobac 20.
He represents the Boone Tobacco com
pany of Clarksyille, Mo. According
to the program Shumway, who is a
nice fellow in appearance, went to
the Stevens Clothing company and
looked at a $3.50 suit of clothes for
himself, This was on Friday of last
week. Shumway was then taken III
and his fascinating wife was to finish
the deal. She went to the Royal Ex-
change and purchased "a meal tick
ct, saying her husband would return
and settle for it on the first of Janu-
airy. She said he was a travelling
man with headquarters here.
The store of G. r. Fulton was Wis.
tied on Friday, also, during the rush
of Christmas sale. TO Beacon re-
porter, Mr.. Fulton said:
"This woman came in and pur-
chased $40 worth Of goods and gave
the Wichita Wholesale Grocery COM
pany as reference. | looked at her
and thought recognized the face.
We were busy and | let it 60, think
ing, of course, it was all right"
George Innes said:
This woman, Mrs. Shumway,
came in here Saturday night during
the rush and purchased $ll worth.
She gave the Wichita Wholesale Gro
Gerry company as reference, and said
her husband was travelling man for
the Boone Tobacco company. We
did not have time to look the matter
up and | let her have the goods. She
wanted to buy fur CLOAK, but ! re-
fused to let her have this"
Manager Stevens Of the Stevens
Clothing company, who was also a
victim, said
"Shumway came in on Friday and
said that he wanted a suit of clothes.
He picked them out and they were
laid aside. His wife came in Satur
day and handed us a note from shum
way. He said he would call the mex
day and settle for the goods. We le
his wife have them. This was thu
last seen Of them. No doubt we hay,
been swindled."
Yesterday lines and company re
eeived telegram from the Boone To
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
On a Serious Charge.

Henry Gamble, Of Chapman, was
arrested last night and brought here
to Jail, charged with assault on Nellie
Gardner, the l2-year-old girl who is
to be taken to the reform school. She
is the complainant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Will Have a Cake Walk.

A society event will be cake walk
conducted and led by Mrs. Maria
Boone at Armory hall next Saturday
night. II promises to be the best at
traction of the season and will com
mence at o'clock sharp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
very pleasantly at their home Of
West Third.

so's Picasautiy Al tnelr nome OF
West Third.
-Salina Republican: Miss Dells
Rabe went to Abilene yesterday tc
accept a position with the Belle
Springs Creamery Co.
The county horticultural society
will meet at the court room at 2 D.
M. Saturday. Business Of import
ance. Full attendance desired.
Matilda Burrell brought suit for
divorce against her husband Geo. W.
Burrell, alleging drunkenness and
abuse. She left him some months
ago.
Judge Erwin, assisted by r. A.
Wilson Of Harrington and c, c. Hutch
ison Of Abilene, made the quar-
terly examination of the county treas
ury today.
Hope Dispatch: Walter Mitchell
who has been sick nearly the whole
year with consumption died Monday
morning at o'clock and was buried
Tuesday.
Harry Hamme and Miss Jennie
Thorp were married Saturday by
Rev. Geo. Mckay Of Manchester.
They will live on the Cline place in
in Cheever.
Work has begun on cleaning out
the cellar OF the burned buildings at
corner Of Second and Cedar where c.
H. Pattison expects to erect two one.
story buildings.
R. J. Finley's picture appeared
in yesterdays Globe Democrat as that
Of prominent poultry dealer. Mis-
souri, evidently has forgiven his Abb
lene recorder does not know it.
"A letter from Tom C. Davis to
the REFLECTOR says the orders to the
LIST Cavalry have been changed and
the soldiers leave tomorrow for Fl.
Robinson, Neb.. instead of Fl. Meade.
Miss Josephine Simmons has re-
signed her position with the Belle
Springs Creamery company and has
gone to Salina where she is book
keeper in her brother-in-law's store.
Oh. Rauh, dentist. Abilene. Office
open from 10th to 25th Of each month,
Harrington Times: The Missouri
Pacific section house burned to the
ground last Thursday about noon.
1t was a large two story building
with an addition and was occupied by
the section foreman and his family.
The financial statement Of the
Abilene State bank which is published
today is good showing for the length
Of time the bank has been doing bust
ness, about three months. The de-
posts amount to 1925, 900 which shows
the confidence reposed in its manage
ment.
"A recent editorial in the RE-
FLECToR on the need of oleomargarne
legislation in Kansas is being sent
out by the State Dairy association as
a leahet with request to all news
papers in the State to publish it as
strong and fair statement Of the
matter.
"A Manila special to a New York
paper says: "Admiral Dewey con-
siders it absolutely necessary that a
first class statesman be sent to Manila
to thoroughly investigate the situa-
ton there" Bless US, isn't Ed Little
at Manilap What is Dewey asking
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

See R. H. Seeds for farm loans.
f. Bergstresser, dentist.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Crawford enter
Gained about 80 friends last evenin!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Farm for Sale.

Half section Of fine bottom land
near Solomon for sale cheap.
r. G. ToNKIN & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Official Statement.

Official statement Of the financial
condition Of the Abilene State Bank
at Abilene, State Of Kansas, at the
close of business on the 3lst day Of
December, 1898.
RESOURCES,
Loans and discounts. ........ul.8 80, i65 n
| OyeTdrafts, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ ~
| Revenue stamps ..u.,,.,,,s,,u,t w b
Cash and sight exchange legal
reserve. observation-disclosures 1928 AZ
---------.----
1Olhl, ,,tI.f 4t,,,st,.,',.n4,t.rtN W COO ~
LIABILITIES,
Capital ,n..,,,,",..,.. 5000 90
| Interest, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1hD w
| Individual deposits. 2,Dl9 ~
Demand certificates ,",.'.r..t l,tNO M
IOlhl ,,,t,i ,f',,',+ .','tttt'tstp fVinp ~
STATE OF KANSAS, ga.
County Of Dickinson, 90
Ion. Prouty cashier Of said bank, do
soIemnly swear that the above statement IL
true that said bank has no liabilities, and Is
not endorser on any note or obligation, other
than shown on the above statement, 10 the
best Of my knowledge, and belief, 70 help
me God. o. N PROUTY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me, this
4th day OF January, 1899.
9. O. WYANDT,
lsEALl Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 18th day OF
September, 1901.
Correct, Attest:
7. II. HALLECK,
G. N. PROUTY, Directors
A. W. LIVINGSTON,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
First published In the Abilene Weekly he
Hector, January 3, 1899,
SHERlFF'S SALE.
Case No. 3,T19.
Dwight II. Gladly, plaintiff,

Mary Il. Teats, Jane Davis, A. G. Davis.
Charles H. sieler, defendants,
Under and by virtue OF an order OF sale is
sued by the clerk Of the district court Of the
An Judicial district within and for Dckin-
NON county, State Of Kansas, In the above en-
Titled case and to me directed and delivered,
will, on
Monday, February 8, A. D. 1899,
at 10 o'clock a. M, OF said day At the front
door Of the court house in the city Of Abb
lene. Dickinson county, state Of Kansas,
without appralsement sell to the highest
bidder for cash In hand the following de-
scribed real estate towit'
All OF lot number seven " and the north
half ma OF lot number eight CS IN block
number four IA In IIenquenets addition TO
the city Of Hope in Dickinson county, State
The said real estate will be sold pursuant
| 10 the Judgment Of the court In said cause
reclted In said order OF sale
Witness my hand this Both day OF Decem-
Der, 1898. ~ popoov
Sheriff of Dickinson county, Kansas.
BY HERB BROWN,
Under Sheriff,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Money to Loan.

Low rate OF interest.
h. g. ToNKlN 4 Co.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-24
MAINE VICTIMS.
Only About Two Dozen of the Bodies
Are Fully Identified.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-It is said at
the navy department that only about two
dozen of the bodies of the victims of the
Maine explosion were identified beyond
question when they were buried in the
Colon cemetery at Havana. In response
to It's offer to transport to the homes of
the victims the remains, the department
has so far received about ten applications
With good weather the Texas, bringing
the remains should arrive at Hampton
Roads some time tomorrow night or dur
Ing Christmas day, and it is believed tho
caskets can be delivered at Arlington
cemetery next Tuesday There they will
be placed in open hospital tents, under a
guard of marines from Washington bar
racks, until Thursday at II O'Clock, when
the funeral ceremonies will take place in
the presence Of President Mckinley, the
members of the cabinet and other dis
tinguished personages, to the accompanl-
ment of the full Marine band, a corps of
blue jackets and a company of marines
under Gen. Haywood
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-24
MoLINEUX BREAKING DOWN.
He Is to Be Allowed Air, Exercise
and StimuIants

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-Roland B. Mo-
lineux, who is accused of causing the
death of Mrs. Kate ]. Adams by poison,
Which he is alleged to have sent through
the mails to Harry S. Cornish, nearly
year ago. appears to be breaking down
The effect Of the strain to which the trial
during the last week or so has subjected
him has been such as to cause him to
make complaints to his counsel, and they
have asked Recorder Goff If the young
man could not have more exercise, and
take stimulants. AS a result of this re-
quest the recorder yesterday ordered the
warden Of the tombs to permit Molineux
to have more exercise. His condition, as
judged from his appearance, is bad. His
face IS pale, and the lines are drawn.
Hereafter Mohneux will have an hour
in the yard of the prison every day, and
two hours in the tier. Mr.. Weeks has
given the warden bottle of whisky, and
Recorder Goff also ordered that the de-
fendant be permitted to take stimulants
during the rest of the trial whenever he
desires
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-24
I2-In the Field of Labor.
News of Railroads.


I2-In the Field of Labor.
News of Railroads.
I3-In Love With Photograph,
Breakfasts for Winter.
I4-BOOks of the Hour.
A Christmas Guest.
I6-Ce1ebratiOn of Christmas.
Trade in Trees.
Christmas Candies.
White House Gifts.
lest. Paul Social News.
Suburban Social.
I7-NOveltfes in Fashions.
Famous HOstesses.
New Fad In JeVveIry.
ISMusic for Christmas.
Markets of the World.
I9-PopuIar Wants.
2O-Week at the Theaters.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-24

from Cntontown. It is known as the
Brazenell mine. and lies near a station Of
that name on the Redstone Creek branch
of the Pennsylvania
At o'clock this morning Fire Boss
James Radcliffe went through the mine
as usual, and Found gas or fire damp in
two places. He detected about four inch
es Of gas in the main entry, about fifty
yards from the main shaft, and about an
equal quantity on a side entrance a
slight distance away. The fire boss re-
ported the presence Of the gas, but stated
that it was all right for the men to enter
The men We're lowered into the main
shaft, which is vertical. About forty or
fifty men had entered the shaft and dis
persed over the mine when the explosion
occurred in some manner not discover
able.
FEARFUL EXPLOSION.
A tremendous explosion occurred. It's
force must have reached every man in
tho mine. The cage, which was at the
bottom, was blown into splinters, and the
hosting machinery wrecked About 100
yards from the main entrance was an air
shaft brick lined. 1t was torn out by the
very top. Altogether there were forty
five to fifty men in the mine The men
descended by the main shaft, eight or ten
at time. After the fifth load had de-
scended there was q rear that shook the
immense iron tipple above the main shaft
and reverbeI at@d from the hillside. There
was no need to tell what had happened
Frantic women and frightened children
dashed out Of their dwellings, just across
the railway track, and rushed toward the
mouth Of the shaft. They were driven
back by the smoke that poured up from
the mine. A minute later everything was
quiet. The big engines stopped and the
fan was huShed.
There was no possibility of aiding the
imprisoned men through the main shaft,
and a rush was made for the Ventilating
shaft, $50 feet away. This is 115 feet deep
and was lined with brick to strengthen
1t. 1t had iron steps from top to bottom.
Smoke came from It, and it was asked
who had drawn prizes In the lottery of life
and death. The people waited a few min
utes for the men to come out. They did
not come, and an investigation was made
It was discovered that the explosion had
torn away the brick lining of the shaft
taking with 1t about twenty feet of the
iron steps. The men below were in a
trap.
WORK OF RESCUE.
Promptly rope and bucket were low
cred and men hauled up. The first was
Albert Mese, thirty-three years of age,
a trapper. He was unconscious and tied
to the bucket. Tenderly he was taken
out and restoratives applied. He gave a
few gasps and died, victim of after
damp.
Fourteen men were rescued by the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-24

progressing. He is confident his next
boat will be much faster than the Sham
rock He said to a representative of the
Associated Press:
feel / will have better chance next
time, as I will have the Shamrock as a
trial horse. AS you know, had to work
completely in the dark with the Sham
rock, and I know she can be greatly i'm
proved as far as speed is concerned.
With her designer Ill, the best was not to
be got out Of her"