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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-04-07
An Execution.

'Iabor-saving machinery has been the
great boon of mankind" said the political
orator.
''Well, it never saved you anything" re-
marked an old constituent on the fringe of
the crowd.-Philadelph North American.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
Interesting Letter From Bishop Jesse
Engle.

One year ago a party of mission.
aries left Abilene for Africa to work
among the heather. The following
paragraphs are taken from letter in
the Visitor written by the leader Of
the flock, Bishop Jesse Engle. He
lays particular stress upon the good
qualities Of The people, who from all
accounts have more of the Christian
spirit than many so'called civilized
people.
The rainy season has now set in in
good earnest. For seven days in sue
cession we had showers, and some
quite heavy ones; also some night
showers, so that the parched earth by
the long dry season is now well mois-
ened. The rains fell very nicely, no
storms having been connected with
them. Thunder and lightnings very
much as in the home land. The at
mosphere is very congenial, not at all
oppressive.
We might describe some of the
characteristics OF the children. In
the first place they are very affec-
tionate. ! do not remember of hav-
ing Seen single quarrel among them.
Then again they are venerable, seldom
failing to show due respect to their
fellows, especially to all in the Mis-
sion. They are also generous. No
one thinks of eating his morsel alone
il any other natives are by. After
service last Sunday, out Of respect, !
handed an aged man a biscuit. His
son Uhe only person near by was
there. He broke the biscuit anu gave
him part. On arrival they salute
you with .heir usual salutation (saka.
bona) and on leaving they seldom for
get their farewell (salane kuhle) and
frequently by a general handshake.
If one bids farewell by shaking hands
the whole group will crowd around
you, so that you should have three or
four hands to serve them.
The native who is in our employ
now for possibly several months, has
to my knowledge not left a single
evening (as be goes to his home every
eve) without bidding farewell, usually
coming to each hut, being sure not to
miss any Of us.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
WAS AGAIN CHOSEN.
Reflector Made the Official County
Paper for Ensuing Year.

The county commissioners have
designated the REFLECTOR as the off
cial county paper for the coming year
This is the twelfth consecutive time
that this publication has been so hon
ored and Is but just recognition Of
the untring efforts OF the REFLECTOR
in the upbuilding Of Dickinson coun.
ty. The proviso was also made that
the REFLECTOR was to divide the pro.
ceeds with the other papers published
in Abilene at the following rate
News 10 per cent, Chronicle 80 per
cent and Democrat 10 per cent, leav.
ing 45 per cent as the REFLEcroR's
share. This agreement is to take Of.
feet Feb. lst.
The commissioners also made an
order that no supplies would hereafter
be paid for by the county unless or.
dered by the board on their duly
authorized agents. 1t is claimed that
some Of the county officials have in
Cured debts beyond the necessity Of
their offices and the commissioners
are bound to stop it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
A Close Shave.

Mayor John Carroll, while out
hunting last Friday met with an ac-
cident, says the Chapman Standard,
and he may consider himself lucky
that he living today. The accident
happened as John started down an
embankment which was covered with
ice causing him to slip and fall. His
hand struck a stone numbing his arm
and at the same time causing the pre-
mature discharge Of the gun. The
load Of shot just broke the skin on his
neck. Had the charge been a quarter
Of an inch to the left, he surely
would have been killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
TO MEET WITH GILLETT.
Kansas City Man Has Gone to Mexico
to See Him.

A meeting will be held Tuesday at
Juarez, Mexico, between Grant Gil
lett and Kansas City man who has
gone there to meet him as the repre-
sentative OF the creditors he left so
widely scattered over the country.
The visit Of the Kansas City man to
Mexico is the direct result of the work
of Charles +. Hunt, the wealthy ranch
man OF Chihuahua, who has been in
Kansas City the past ten days. While
he says he is net the agent Of Gillett,
he is interesting himself in trying to
get an understanding between the
man and bis creditors and at present
the chances are first rate for the sue
cess Of his efforts. 1t is expected
that the Kansas City man will come
back with a definite proposition Of
settlement, to be communicated to
the creditors when they hold their
meeting at the Coates House in Kan.
sas City on the 2Srd. With Mr.. Hunt
here representing in friendly way
the interests OF Gillett and with
Kansas City intermediate man at
Juarez representing the creditors, it
was stated last evening by one Of the
interested parties that developments
we're to be expected after the confer
ence Monday and he believed the mat
ter would be almost wholly arranged
during the week.
There are a number of the creditors
who have not been taken into the con-
ferences that have thus far been held.
A few Of the creditors who believe
they can get portion Of their claims
from Gillett and who insist that he
did have and still has sum OF money
that ought to be divided between
those whom he owes, have talked the
matter over, received the communi-
cations that have come from Gillett
and will negotiate the best adjust
ment that can be secured and they
feel certain that every man who holds
Gillett paper will not refuse partial
payment on it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
Sylvester Collins Dead.

Abilene friends Of the family Of
Sylvester Collins will learn with re-
gret Of the death Of Mr.. Collins at his
home lin Illinois. They were resi-.
dents of this city for many years and
made many friends while here The
EN- poria Gazette says that Mrs A. S.
Phillips this morning received a tel
legram from Mt. Mermon, H., an
nouncing the death Of her father, Mr..
Silverester Collins. He had been sick
for some time and the death was not
unexpected. Mrs. Phillips returned
from that place about three weeks
ago. She will be unable to attend the
funeral on account Of the illness Of
her daughter, Roxy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
Their Fiftieth Anniversary.

j. n. Engle and wife are in Ontario,
Canada, visiting Mrs. Engle's parents.
The Welland Tribune, Of January 9Th,
has the following in regard to the eel
ebration Of the tiflieth wedding ami
versary Of her parents:
What will prove memorable day
to some three-score interested persons
occurred last Monday AT the Climen-
baga homestead in BERTHE township,
where all Of their eight children, with
wives or husbands, thrty-eight grand
children and one great-grandchild,
met to honor their progenitors, Mr..
and Mrs. David Climenhaga, upon the
completion Of half century Of mar
rled lie. The three sons, Peter, Ben
jsmin and Daniel, with large, healthy
families, live in the immediate COM
munity near Stevensville, the last
named occupying the old home; three
Of the daughters, Mrs. Simeon Slider,
Mrs. A. Winger and Mrs. Andrew
Saylor, also live near by, while Mrs.
John Slider lives in Wainheet town
ship, and fifth daughter, Mrs. j. H.
Engle is located at Abilene, Kansas.
The anniversary exercises were al
most wholly informal, and were the
more enjoyable on that account In
the course Of the dinner hour Mr..
Engle, the American son-in-law, who
is general secretary Of the Kansas
Sunday School association, and is
therefore somewhat given to speech
making, showed that the idea OF the
family feast is q Jewish Christian
heritage and that cur civil and relig-
ious freedom must stand or fall large
ly upon the sacredness with which we
magnify the family unit and foster
the fraternal tie.
An Interested friend OF the family
overheard these and many equally in
teresting remarks; "That every
member Of the family, ffty-fve all
told, many Of whom live at a great
distance, should be able thus to meet
is cause for congratulation and graft
tude." "Not single member Of the
family but enjoys sound mind in
sound body" "No member Of the
family has ever appeared as defendant
in the courts Of justice" "All the
adult members Of the family have
chosen membership in the same
church"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
CLOYD TROXEL WRITES.
Says He Will Probably Practice Law
in City Of Mexico.

A letter was received here Fri
day from G. X. Troye who accom-
panied Grant Gillett TO Chihuahua,
Mexico. Cloyd is clerk at Hotel
Palacio in chihuahua, and seems to
be enjoying his experiences in the
southern republic. He says; 81 took
my first lesson in Spanish the other
day and intend going to City Of
Mexico in about six months where
! will practice law" He does not
refer TO Gillett and his deals or any
thing regarding a compromise.
Judging from his plans he evidently
intends to become citizen Of Mexico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
A Card.

The calk walk held at the Armory
hall last Saturday night was not
put up job and it was not the in
tention to deiraud any one but to
have an old fashioned good time. 1t
was not given out that the price Of
admission would be 10 cents but 20
cents, and the editor Of Abilene's sen.
sational paper either made a mistake
in publishing 1t or thought he was
running the price Of admission
Mrs. DANIEL BOONE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
HOW IT WAS DONE.
Crane, the Topeka Publisher, in on
the Partnership Deal.

There is a rumor ahoat in political
circles at the capital to the effect that
W. Y. Morgan who has been selected
by the Republican caucus for state
printer and Geo. W. Crane Of Topeka
entered into an agreement before the
caucus whereby one was to throw his
strength to the other at any time it
would be sufficient to nominate him.
The two were then to do the printing
at Cranes plant here and divide the
profits. As soon as 1t would help
Morgan in the caucus, Cranes
strength went to him.
Morgan will receive the orders as
state printer according to the story,
but Crane will do the printing. 1t Is
also said that Morgan will purchase
the Daily Capital Of Topeka and that
he has received assurances that his
paper will be named as the official
state paper.
The printing plant generally pur-
chased by a state printer costs from
1856, 900 to $50,OO0. BY this alleged
arrangement with MI. Crane, Mr..
Morgan can evade making this expen.
diture and Mr.. Crane will get the
benefit of it. Mr.. Crane, the story
goes, will be the real state printer,
Mr.. Morgan will get the honor and
both will share in the profits Of the
office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
Abilene's Paris Club.

A. Henquenet came up from Hope
this morning to resign a position Of
general manager of Paris exposition
excursion, He advertised for people
wishing to visit Paris next year to
write him and received so many re-
plies that it would require clerk and
two stenographers to look after them.
He has turned it over to the Paris
club Of Abilene among whose promi-
nent members are c. A. and II. j.
Hodge and wives, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Johntz, Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Rice, Mr..
and Mrs. II. South&orth, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Sterl, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Sutter, all Of whom expect to visit the
big show.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
BIG DEAL IN PROPERTY.
G. H. Pattison Purchased Four Store
Building on Cedar.

Among the many evidences of pros.
perity in Abilene is the number Of
residences and business properties
purchased within the past few
months. Abilene's own people seem
to think that bright future is in
store for her by their large invest
ments. Monday vas consummated
perhaps the largest sale made in
the city this season, when c, H. Pat.
tison became the owner Of the three
story Masonic building on Cedar, and
also Of the two buildings adjoining on
the south, occupied by The Racket
and W. W. Davis. This property has
been owned by the German Insurance
company and was sold through the
Wyandt Bros. agency who are the
Abilene representatives Of the CON-
pany. This firm by its push and
energy has become one Of the best
known and most reliable agencies IN
the West, and Messrs. W. g. and G. C.
Wyandt can well be proud Of their
success.
1t is always good sign for town
when its own citizens, men who are
familiar with all its surroundings seek
investments in its limits and testify
by such substantial acts their utmost
confidence in its stability and solidity.
Abilene can be congratulated upon its
friends, and C. H. Pattison has secur-
ed some OF the best business property
in the city. We hope both will profit
by the transaction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
Closed a Successful Week.

The Harrison Dramatic company
closed a weeks engagement Saturday
night to a packed house, over 100 peo'
pie being turned away because OF lack
Of even standing room. Abilene has
always been partial to Charley Har'
rison and showed its appreciation by
liberal patronage each night. The
presents were given away as adver'
tised, Harvey Miller getting the will
low rocker and Harry Minick, whose
mother is a widow and is employed al
the Pacific hotel, the couch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
A BIG INDUSTRY.
c. W. Parker's Business Increases at
q Rapid Rate.

Few industries have grown and
hourished in any city in the SAME
proportion as has C. W. Parker's
merry-go-round and shooting gallery
business. Commencing few years
ago in small way, it has grown un-
til at present it has assumed man.
moth proportions. Charley is the in
ventor of the shooting gallery bearing
his name, and its departure from old
methods brought it into favor at
once. He made them himself when
he first comenced, but now employees
fourteen men in his shops.
Mr.. Parker has recently erected
some good buildings, the main shop
being S4x4O two stories, shooting
gallery building is 25xS5 two stories,
the foundry is 2OxS6 end the building
in which he erects merry.go.rounds
is so feet in diameter, being the only
enc in the United States erected for
that purpose.
Mr.. Parker has now eight merry.
go.rounds under construction and
about dozen shooting galleries and
finds it difficult to supply the demand.
This morning he sold for cash a gal
lery to H. E. Converse, Of Eau Claire,
Wis, and sent it to New Orleans, it
being the second he has already pur-
chased The first one he bought
last fall, having seen one at Omaha.
1t was set up in Minneapolis, Minn.
Mr.. Converse had never had any ex-
perience in this line, having been en-.
gagged all his life in other business
In six weeks he made $2,4l7 and then
sold the gallery for 5000 more than it
cost him. He proposes to establish
them in several Of the large towns
and thinks he will make fortune
from them.
In connection with his other bust
ness, Mr.. Parker is now busily en-
gagged in putting in shape the machin-
cry for the Enid, Okla, new electric
light plant, Of which his brother, W.
T. Parker, an expert electrician, is
manager.
Abilene can be proud Of the success
attending Mr.. Parker's efforts and
rejoice with him in his prosperity
There are none Of those baneful in
huences-mortgages-on any OF his
belongings which makes it all the
more joyful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
WORK OR PUT UP.
City Attorney Rugh Has a New Poll
Tax Plan.

c. 4. Rugh, city attorney Of Abb.
lene, has a scheme for the collection
Of poll tax which he will ask the pres
ent legislature to enact into law. 1t
is to have men between the ages Of q
and 45 years Of age either work two
DAYS on the streets in person or pay
$S into the city treasury, instead of
hiring other men to do it now for e..
Mr. Rugh believes this will result in
better streets as it will leave it with
the street commissioner whether or
not he shall employ cheap labor 1t
would not take much improvement to
get better results than Abilene does
This town might as well throw its
poll taxes into Mud creek for all the
gool they do. II Mr.. Rugh can de-
wise a scheme that will get $3 worth
Of honest work out of every citizen a
gladdened public will arise and call
him blessed. The trouble with his
plan is that it would prevent a man
from sending his regularly employed
servant to do the work which he
might be himself ply sically unable to
perform. II he is given any option
between work and money he can cas-
lily get the work done at a reduction.
1t will take very vigorous legislation
to help the poll tax matter
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
SOME DON'T WANT HIM.
Efforts at Compromise With Gillett
Progressing.

CuuIts ~ O0HpI0MlSo Win ullleCt
Progressing.
A special dispatch received Mon
day from FL Paso says that James H.
Arnold, Of j. II. Arnold 4 Co.,
Kansas City, said to be the heaviest
creditors Of Grant G. Gillett, the cat
tie plunger, passed through ElPaso
en- route to Chihuahua, Mexico,
to see Gillett for the purpose so it is
stated by Gillett's friends Of try
ing to reach an agreement which will
enable Gillett to return to the States
and resume business unmolested.
The dispatch is in error in crediting
the firm with being creditor Of Gil
lett. j. II. Arnold 4 Co. are merely
brokers and while they have sold
much cattle paper including consid-
cradle Of Gillett's, they act only as
brokers and do not indorse the paper.
Naturally enough they are interested
in anything affecting the good name
OF cattle paper as security and in
doing all in their power to prevent
losses on the part Of anyone who has
purchased such paper through their
firm. Mr.. Arnold has all along be-
ieved that il the Gillett creditors
would act calmly, would allow Gillett
to return and help untangle the COM
plications it would be the best thing
for all concerned
With this end in view some days
ago, Mr., Arnold visited st. Louis and
conferred with number Of holders
Of Gillett paper as to the situation.
He returned to Kansas City Thursday
and while he did not state how the st.
Louis people talked, 1t is evident that
they we're not averse to compromise
from the fact that Mr.. Arnold left
Friday evening to see Gillett in Chi
huahua. What the result of his mis-
sion will be can OF be known for
day or two, for isnot to be expected
that any definite propositions in so
delicate a matter could be arranged
without taking considerable time.
As the days 60 by there seems to
be more and more feeling among
commission men interested that the
best thing for all concerned would be
to let Gillett come back
There are two or three firms which
do not seem anxious for the cattle
plunger's return, but the majority
seem TO feel as stated. One man who
a few weeks ago wanted very much to
see Gillett punished, said last even
ing:
81 would be willing to let Gillett
come back and would make no move
toward prosecuting him II he will &C.
tually turn over TO his creditors all
Of his property. But would not
favor settlement upon any other
basis"
The man believes that Gillett took
with him or has since secured many
thousands Of dollars. Most Of those
who favor Gillett's return do not be-
lieve that he took more than $5, 900
with him and right here may be the
rock upon which the negotiations will
split.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
CRUSADE AT ENTERPRISE.
Joints Are Visited in Force by the
Reformers.

The Journal says that the joint war
is on. Taking cue from the war
started in Abilene last week in an en-
deavor to close the joints there about
10 of the prominent workers in the
cause of suppressing the Rum Fiend
and headed by Mrs. A. Zahner and
Revs. Adams and Humfeld visited the
two joints of this city Tuesday even
ing.
At the first place visited but two
outsiders were present but a crowd
soon congregated to witness the un-
usual sight. Prayers, songs, speeches
and testimonies occupied the time
and tears were freely shed for the
reformation Of the jointsts.
At the second place Mrs. Zahner
made quite talk and attempted to
show the wickedness of running joints.
One joint keeper was asked why he
was in the business and replied that
it took money to live but he would
give up the business if he had a good
job. A member offered him IS worth
of flour month but as yet it has not
been accepted.
1t is understood that the meetings
in the joints will be continued during
the winter in the hopes of eventually
closing them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
Millinery Store Sold.

Mrs. johnson has disposed Of her
millinery store to Mrs. M. c. Jolley
and Mrs. Almeda Tolbert. Mrs.
johnson has many warm friends in
Abilene who will sincerely regret to
see her 60 out Of the millinery busi-
ness. We predict for the new firm
success and that the high standard of
excellence attained by the store will
be maintained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
W. F. Fisher the Lucky Man.

The papers got the names mixed
Monday Of the Fisher who has beer
appointed guide at the state house
A letter from Secretary Of State
Clark this morning makes the matter
straight. 1t was given cut as
"W. D." Fisher, but in reality is W.
+ Fisher, the old Republican wheel
horse Of Sherman township. The
position pays a salary Of s25 pei
month.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19

Via Santa Fe route Tuesday, Dec.
20, 1898, to points in Arizona, Arkan-
sas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma and
Texas. Fare for round trip; One
fare plus $500 Final return limit:
q days from date Of sale.
W. X. ROBERTSON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19
Declared Insane.

In probate court Monday morning
Samuel Rough, an old Woodbine res
ident, was declared insane and will
be taken to the asylum. About fifteer
years ago he sprained his back ant
has suffered severely ever since. o
late his malady has taken violent
form and it was thought best to send
him to the asylum.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-19

Berths are electric lighted on the
California Limited, Santa Fe route.
A new system, electricity generated
by car axles; 5000 candle-power.