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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
CHRISTMAS IN NV Y5nA


New York, Dec. 26.-Church bells
and music, feastirg, naiin, and
happiness generally were the features
of yesterdays celebration. No one
had to 90 without a Christmas dinner
yesterday. The greatest eXemplitlca-
ton of this was seen at the Madison
Square garden, where the salvation
army fed thousands by the dis,r!bu-
ton of $500 baskets with food
enough for five persons in eacl
basket. Six thousand more dinners
we're served on the main floor az SIX
o'clock in the evening. From II
o'clock until two p. m. the dislrihn-
ton of the baskets took place and the
spectators in the gallery, and there
were thousands of them, were mucn
edited by The spectacle. \ musical
and cinematograph entertainment
was given ever; hour from II O'Clock,
and did not conclude until zen o'clock
at night. Orchestral and vocal music
added to the general enjoyment of
the occasion.
The early morning scenes at the
garden were as unusual as they were
Interesting. Never before has charity
been dispensed on so large scale,
and the Salvation army people have
been working like beavers for
month to make this prodigious dis
pensatiOn 4 success. Although pro-
vision was made for feeding 10000
persons, at least half again that num-
Der appeared and the army officers by
dnt of strenuous efforts met the re-
quirements. In all the public institu-
lions the inmates were generously
provided with Christmas cheer by the
authorities. The newsboys came in
for their share of good things at
Brace Memorial hall and various
other places.
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THE NAMES DEAD.
The Bodies VIII He Transferred from the
Battleship Texas To-Day and Taken
to Washington.

Newport News, Va, Dec. o6.--The
batileship Texas, in command of Capt.
Sigsbec, arrived here shortly before
noon yesterday with the remains OF
the men who lost their lives by the
destruction of the battleship Maine
in Havana harbor. The bodies OF
the Maine heroes which were brought
up Oh the Texas will be transferred
TO Chesapeake & Ohio train to-day
and will be taken to Washington for
interment In Arlington cemetery next
Thursday, The Texas left Havana last
Thursday. She encountered gale
oif Hatteras, but had good weather
until she reached that point. She
anchored in Lynn haven bay Sunday
night and came up to Old Point yes
'terlay morning. After the quaran.
tine regulations had been complied
with she proceeded to this city.
Rev. Father Chadwick, who was
chaplain On the Maine, is in charge
of the remains of the dead heroes
and VIII accompany them to Wash
ington, Not more than u score OF
the bodies on the Texas were identi.
fed. The names Of these are in
scribed on the cotiins which incose
their mortal remains. There were no
ceremonies here to-day in honor Of
the arrival Of the Names dead, but
impressive exercises will take place
to-day when the bodies are trans.
ferred from the ship TO the train.
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FAR MS.

S2,5O0-l30 acres in Flora township, two
miles from Manchester, "a acres in
pasture and hay ground, and n
acres In cultivation, SIX room house
good barns and sheds No. 45.
SS.000-sOO acres In Flora township, a fine
cattle ranch, plenty of water, fair
Improvements. Nos. ~ and 68,
$l50O-sO acres in Cheever township, half
cash, balance to suit, good house,
good barn, corn crib and granary,
good orchard, all under cultivation,
No. AZ.
S2,750-l8O acres in WillOwdale, three
miles from Talmage-l2O acres cul-
tivated, 40 acres In pastureand hay,
four room house, barn, corn crib,
granary, SEQ fruit trees. No. 81.
So, 500-l6O acres In WilOwdale, miles
from solomon. 100 acres cultivated,
10 acres in pasture and hay ground,
room house, barn. shed and gran
AIRY, etc, orchard of 700 trees, q
splendid farm No 80. N
7,S00-26J acres in Lincoln township six
miles from Abilene, all first bottom
land, 200 acres cultivated, good six
room hOnse, good barn, corn crib,
and other buildings, fine bearing
orchard Investigate this. No. 63.
$5,OOO-l4S acres in Lincoln Twp. four
miles from Abilene, fine first bot.
tom land, good house, barn, corn
crib and other buildings, fine apple
and peach orchard. No. "a.
81, 500-24l acres in Grant township two
and one. half miles from Abilene,
nine room house, big barn, corn
crib and other buildings, two acres
of timber, good orchard, 1B5 acres
cultivated, can take good residence
property as part pay, No. 56.
$l6,SO0--4sO acres of first bottom land in
Garfield township fine buildings,
one of the best farms in Dickinson
county. No 81.
SSO0-S0 acres in Wheatland township, five
miles from Carlton, 70 acres in pas
ture, good stock pond. No. 80.
s3,5O0-l60 acres in Newbern township, fine
six room house. freshly painted,
good barn, gIanary and other out
door buildings, 80 acres In pasture,
good orchard, can trade this for
larger place. No. &C.,
81 ,S0O-8U acres In Ridge Twp, all under
cultivation, 8 room house, barn,
granary, orchard of 1000 trees and
three acres of timbet all fenced.
No. 81.
sl,8OO-l20 acres in Center Twp. one mile
from Detroit, ITO acres cultivated,
3rOom mouse, stables, corncrib etc.
No. 80
s2.25O-l3O acres in Noble Twp. one mile
from Chapman, no buildings. No.
a.
$2,4OO-l2O acres In sherman township, five
room house, barn, ETC., good Or
chard, splendid farm. No. 10.
sl,5OO-sO acres, seven miles from Abilene,
25 acres in grass, good barn, large
granary, acheap property. No. II.
el,00O-S0 acres mile and a half from
Talmage, 65 acres cultivated, no
buildings, fine piece of land.
No. ~.
Able 4 ELLISON,
Office over Abilene National Bank.
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TOWN PROPERTIES,

$1,000 Eight room house, with good
barn, on east Sixth street, location
the best. Nos. E..sr
$5CO-Nery desirable building lot on Buck
eyeavenue, northwest corner, barn
on rear Of lot, 12O feet front, 2u0 feet
deep No. 4,
$l,5S5-Six room, two story house, good
barn, good location. No. 8.
xl,1OC-Good seven room house with barn.
apples and small fruit. and third
acres OF ground, desirable prope(
y1or person wanting large gardef
$5OO-Five room house, one block to bus9
ness center No. II.
Sl.3OO-GOOd corner residence with barI
and other out buildings. No. IA. I
S6OO-Nice four room house, some fruity
eight room p house, IN r nS Ia
repair, close to business center MOL
H.
81, lOO-seven room house west side, sllade'
trees and some frnit. No. 20.
Sl,25O-Elght room house, good barn. west
size, recent Improvements. N0.2l.
xl,OOO-A very nice six room house, west
49, side no other buildings. No. ~
$2OO-seven acres of ground within the
city limits, no buildings. No. "a.
$l,2OO-Scven room house, well built, high
ceiling. choice property, three
blocks from the post office. No %,
5000 good seven room house. plenty of
fruit, barn, lot $40 feet deep, on the
west side, II choice property for the
money. No. 30
S6O0-six room house on South Cedar ST.,
deep lot, plenty of shade and fruit
trees. Can sell on terms 10 suit.
No. 81.
$3.50 A good five room house, corner pro-
perty, fine location, east Sixth St.
No. &c.
81, OO0-Eight room house, well built, good
barn, very desirable west side
property. No. 49,
S7O0-FOui room house ON Third street,
splendid location. No. g.
xo5O-N1ce cottage on Cottage Grove ave.
nue., five rooms. No, rs.
81 ,200-GOod seven room house, south side,
owner desires to trade fora farm.
No. no.
Numerous other properties of various
prices and descriptions Hotels, Livery
barns, and store buildings. row of three
frame store ronms at bargain, Best black
smith shop in the city.
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ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS DECEMBER @ 1899 TWELVE PAGES


Both appeared simultaneously before
0rmuzd.
The ascetic thought in his mind:
"How | shall rejoice to see this man
Judged according to his desert! This
man whose hypocrisy was almost az
much admired as my virtue, as soon as
he had power to do what he liked,
showed his true nature by committing
countless crimes"
0rmuzd, however, turned smilingly
to Turiri and said:
welcome, virtuous Turin. You
were truly good man and my faith
full servant. Enter now into my
eternal peace"
That's good joke said the as
celtic with a sneer.
Never have been more in earnest
than at this moment replied Ormuzd,
and, addressing again Turiri, spoke:
"You wished the destruction of your
wife because of her ungentleness and
h 'meliness; the destruction Of tine
b, gars because of their annoyance
and the repulsive sight they offered;
the destruction Of the courtesan be-
cause of her foolishness and insincer.
ity; of the drivers and their horses
for causing you an unnecessary delay;
Of the scholar Carvilaka for Disagree
ing with you; of the playwright for
his being more successful than you.
All these wishes were perfectly nat
ural. The murders with which you
were charged by Maitrega were, with
out your knowing it. the effect of your
first wish, that wish which no one is
able to command. 1t is quite natural
to hate all that is disturbing and OBJ
structing, and it is just as natural
t. desire the destruction of what we
hate. Nature is egotistical, and the
name of egotism is destruction. Thus
sin and crime take root in the hearts
Of even the most virtuous, and if NOR
tails had the power Of realizing their
first involuntary wishes the earth
would fast become depopulated. This,
Turiri, | purposed to show by your
example. But Judge men after their
second impulse only, that impulse
which alone is in their power. With
out the mysterious gift for which
you did not ask and which made your
last day so murderous you would have
continued to lead benefcent exist
cnce. 1t is, therefore, not your nature
that have to consider, but your will,
which was good and ever ready to
curb nature and to improve any i'm
perfect work. And for, this reason,
my dear co-worker, | open to you the
gates of paradise"
80 far, SO good said Maitrega,
but what reward do you grant to
me?'
"The same" replied Ormuzd, "al.
though you only partly deserved it.
You were saint, but you were not a
human being unless so through your
pride. You succeeded in sitting the
first impulse in your heart, but If all
men be even faster exterminated than
1t could be through the fatal power
granted to my faithful servant Turiri.
Now, | want mankind to exist, as l
find pleasure in its sight, which at
times is very beautiful. Even your
efforts, miserable ascetic, were not en-
tirely devoid of beauty, and therefore
| pardon your foolish error. And thus
/ receive Turir into my bosom, be-
cause | am just, and you, Maitrega,
because | am mercful."
"But--" objected Matrega.
u have spoken" From the French
OF Jules lie Maitre.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

st, Joseph, No. Dec. s6.-All the
public schools OF the Missouri valley
will be represented here Wednesday
at convention called by public edu-
Gators for the purpose Of forming an
athletic association, features of which
mas become part of the curriculum.
Indoor and outdoor athletic contests
will he encouraged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
LEAD PENCILS.
The Different Styles Manufactured for
the Markets Of the World.

Pencil leads and complete pencils
for various artistic purposes are pro-
duced in great variety and at various
prices, In single line of cedar pen.
ellis with colored leads there are to
be found forty-eight different colors
and shades. These various pencils are
put to many uses by many persons;
by artists, architects, draugLtsmen,
map makers, photographers and 9TH
ers.
As to lead pencils in general, there
are few articles Of more worldwide
common use, and few things that are
made in greater variety. Lead PEN
ellis are made. as to shape, round,
square, triangular, hexagonal, octa-
gonal, oblong and ovsl, and in many
sizes; and the leads are likewise made
in many shapes and of many sizes, as
well as being produced in many col.
ors. There are many styles, as to color
and shade Of wood, and the manner Of
lettering; many kinds of pencil tops;
and there are many kinds Of the hol.
low pencils, with which separate leads
are used. Pencils are produced not
only for many special uses, but for
special markets and countries, and
pencils that were in demand in one
country might not be wanted in an.
other. In one country the pencil user
likes to have pencil with the familiar
lettering on it stamped in gold; in an.
other country he may prefer to have
that mark, stamped in silver. Some
people like one sort of top on pencil,
and some like another, and some peo.
pie prefer one kind of pencil to an.
other, or some particular sort of that
kind, and all these preferences, what
ever they may be, are taken into &C
count. There is one pencil manufac.
turer who produces for the American
market alone between 700 and 800 va
rieties of lead pencils, and as many
more varieties specially for tho mar
kets of Europe,
Lead pencils Of all grades from the
finest to the cheapest cost less now
than they used to, and some are sold
nowadays at prices that seem marvel
ously low, these including school pen.
ellis, some Of which are sold at retail
20 low as S cents q dozen.-N. Y. Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

birmingham, Ala, Dec. 90 Senator
Morgan has replied to the open let
ter of Gov. Johnston, charging that
certain indirect statements made con-
corning his tJohnston's) connection
with the university land scandal upon
the floor of the United States senate
were untrue. The reply severely eriti-
cises the governors action in connec-
tion with the sale of valuable mia-
eral lands Of the state university to
the Sloss-Sheflield Steel and Iron COM
pany.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
A Girl Accidentally Shot,

Topeka, KAN, Dec. g6.-Maggie
Drayer, the l4-year-old daughter of
John Drayer, was shot and instantly
killed at six o'clock yesterday after
noon by Mrs William Taylor. A
number of children, including Maggie
Drayer, were at he Taylor house
playing with popguns, when Mrs.
Taylor, saying that she had something
that would beat their popguns, picked
mp an old musket, which she acci-
dentally discharged. The entire load
of shot entered the girls breast.
Death resulted Immediately. 1t is
feared MrssTaylor will lose her rea-
son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
street Cars burned.

Canton, o., Dec. 26.--Fire started
In an electric heater in one of the
Canton-Massiilon cars after all the
cars had been run into the barn.
Only three cars were taken out in
tact, eight beng destroyed. Fifteen
others were more or less damaged.
Loss, $4,000; covered by insurance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
American Express Employees Remembered.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 20.--Every EN-.
ploye of the American Express COM
rany throughout the country yesterday
received check for IS as a Christmas
gift from the company. A circular
accompanying the checks states that
the gift is made for faithfulness in
the performance Of duty. As the
company operates between Maine and
Oregon, there are several thousand
employees. 1t is estimated that the
aggregate sum of the gift will reach
$4,000 or $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 26.-Former Gov
Robert W. Furnas, now in his seventy
sixth year, and Mrs. s. d. Jamison
were married yesterday at the home
of the bride at Brownvile. For Is
years Mr. Furnas has been secretary
Of the state board Of agriculture and
Is well known in central and western
states as successful fair manager.
Mr.. Furnas lost his first wife three
years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Tho Knights Of Zion

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-The second ses-
sion of the three days convention Of
the Knights Of Zion was held last
night. Grand Master b. Norwich pre-
sided. Resolutions were passed de.
ploring the fact that armed conflicts
between nations are taking place at
The present time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Against Advertising In Sunday /

New York. Dec. 22.-The
National Sabbath alliance a
to send a letter to iepartme,
in New York city respectful
questing them not to advert
Sunday newspapers, and a list"
Adjustments who do not do this
il is said, be posted at the Office OF :
alliance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 26.--Pcter j.
Holbert, an electrician of this city,
shot his wife and then turned the
weapon on himself, inficting wounds
from which he died. Mrs. Holbert
will recover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Able & ELLISON,
ce over Abilene National Bank.
A Rich Vein Of Copper.

Custer, s. D.. Dec. 22.-The Viz
lante Mining companyhas stTby
vein of copper ore in its mss sss,
exceeds anything in value ! sufs
ever been found in the B,g w men
The mine is about five Incline 81
Custer. The rich ore is folisA IN;
800 feet level. The width OF 'aa1
=. ,h;s time Is ten feet. lyand
~ 'i'S VIZ. x,thlnY
tendent Bush has gone to NrsieSI
with samples. g,v|ss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
SEVEREEARTHgUAEE
A Seismic Shock Felt Over South
ern California.
BUILDINGS DAMAGED At San JAClNTO
The small Town Of Henit Also Snhers-A
High Wave ut San Diego-The
Railroad Accident Ut
Pomona.

Los Angeles, Cal. Dee. 26.--At 4,2j
o'clock yesterday morning severe
earthquake shock was felt over
large portion of southern California.
the undulations lasting about IL Sec
onds. The entire center of the shock
appeared to have been ut San Jacin.
to, a small town in Riverside county.
The business portion OF San Jacnto
consists Of two blocks of tw0-story
buildings, some OF which are built OF
brick Zen or fifteen buildings were
damaged, chimneys being toppled
over and walls cracked and shaken.
The total damage at San Jacinto and
Hemit. a small town near by is es'
timated at $4,000. The large tourist
hotel at Hemit was damaged and the
hospital at San Jacinto also suffered
The rear wall OF the johnson block
at Hemitt fell. No person was in
iured at either place as far as known,
The shock was heavy at Santa Ana,
Anaheim, San Bernardino, Riverside
and other places. but no particular
damage is reported except from San
Jacinto and lleinit.
In this city no damage was done
though the shock was particularly
violent. line houses here are well
filled with eastern tourists and they
were In many instances terrified nj
the unexpected disturbances and
rushed from their rooms in fright
Wild reports concerning The earth
quake soon spread like wild fire and
the telegraph and telephone wires
between this city and adjacent towns
We're kept busy handling inqurlne
messages. II was reported that sew
cral lives were lost in the collapse of
the hotel at Hcmit; and another ri.
NOR TO the effect that six Indians
had been killed on the Sab0ba rescr-
walton.
A High wavS at San Diego.
5an Diego, CAL. Dee. 26.-The most
severe shock OF earthquake expe.
rienced in this city in "A wears took
place at 4:s5 a. M, yesterday, and
was accompanied by loud rumbling
noise. The taller buildings in the
city were severely shaken up and
plaster was shaken Off and a few ar
ticlcs OF household furniture were
reported broken, but no serious dam
agc DONE A high wave struck the
beach on the ocean front soon after
the shock, but no damage was done
to shipping. A slighter shock fol-
lowed The first one Il few seconds Ia
ter.
The Railroad Accident at Pomona.
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 26.--'rhe list
Of casualties in the railroad accident
at Pomona has grown since first re-
ports and now number three dead
and Fl injured. All of the people
killed and injured reside in this Sec
zion
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A High Wave at San Diego.


Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 26,--'rhe list
Of casualties in the railroad accident
at Pomona has grown since first re-
ports and now number three dead
and Fl injured. All of the people
killed and injured reside in this Sec
lion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

W OuCius anu was duOuV W ulStiluute
aims in his habitual kind way, when
10! all the beggars dropped dead.
Continuing his walk he met fair
Mandenika, one Of the most noted
courtesans Of Bagdad. Eager to gain
the wise mans love she told him the
story of her life, and tried to per
suade him that she was unlike any
other woman of her profession. Turiri
was moved 10 pity and was about ia
express to her his sympathy, when thu
woman all Of a sudden fell lifeless al
his feet.
Arriving in the city he found that
the street which he had 10 cross was
blocked with numerous carriages
After waiting few moments he DO
gan to lose patience, when all at once
drivers and horses, as though hit by
some mysterious blow, dropped dead
to the ground
He went to the theater, and there
fell quarrelng with the scholar Car
vilaka about some verses which the
latter ascribed to Nisami, while Turir
claimed that they were composed by
Saadi. Suddenly the scholar uttered
Q shrek and expired. The play which
was performed had great success
and was much applauded by the audi
ence. Hardly had Turiri made up hi
mind to join in the applause when thu
author of the play breathed his last
Turiri returned home terrified a
what he had seen, and, thinking him
self the cause Of all those murders, h
killed himself in despair by plunginl
. dagger into his heart.
During the same night died ak
Naitrega, the ascstc.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-22
FLORENCE
Circuit Court in Session-Judge Cole
man Presiding

Florence, November 21.-(Special.)-T
circuit court of this county was convened
at the old Synodical college yesterday
morning, the college building having been
selected for use while the new court house
is in course of construction. Judge A. A.
Coleman of the Birmingham district is pre-
siding for Judge e. b. Almon, who is dis
Qualified In number of civil cases, which
are to be held this week.
There are no cases of Importance until
next week, when the criminal cases will be
called. There is one case of attempted
rape, of af a negro named Wesley Bar
nett. His crime was committed in June
of this year He attacked a little girl
named Marietta Hays, while she, with her
mother, was half mile from home pick
ing blackberrles An attempt was made
to mob the negro at the time of the Of
Tense, but he was spirited away.
There is also one trial for murder that of
Bolt Hewitt, charged with killing Bell Ran
som at Gravelly Springs, this county, dur
ing the summer. The two men were in a
drunken brawl, when Hewett struck Ran
som on the neck with his hand and killed
him. The men were the best of friends.
Judge Almon will preside during the crimi-
nal term.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-22
FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT
John Moore, Confederate Veteran,
Charged With the Offense

Huntsville, November Decentralization
Moore, a we'll known and generally respect
ed citizen of Madison, was arrested in Fay
etville, Tenn, today at the instance OF
Sheriff Fulgham of Madison county on the
charge of criminal assault.
The sheriff has evidence that on Novem-
Der 10 Moore brought Ola Gooch, 9-year-
old girl, of Madison, to Huntsville and att
tended a circus. Returning home in the
night, 1T is alleged Moore committed an as
sault upon the girl and evidently accom-
plished his purpose, The girl became i'll,
but persistently refused to tell what the
matter was with her until yesterday an
examination was made by a surgeon; then
she told the whole story.
Moore left town Sunday, and w. T.
Gooch, father of the girl, swore out a
warrant charging MIN with tine crime. A
message from Fayette Tonight announced
Moore's arrest.
All of the parties concerned promi-
Irent and the affair has created a sensation.
Moore is 80 years old, and was in the con-
federate army. He will return without
requisition papers.