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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
LIGHTNING AT TALMAGE.
John Fulton's House Was Struck
This Aftern00n.

The thunder shower which passed
over Abilene Thursday was ac-
companied by light hail and consid-
cradle lightning. At Talmage the
residence of John Fulton was struck,
the bolt entering near the chimney
and causing considerable damage. So
far as learned no one was injured.
The rain was light in northwest
Dickinson.
A severe hail storm doing consid-
cradle damage is reported, extending
from Mcpherson east for several
miles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
AN OLD SETTLER GONE.
Edwin Hilton Passes Away After a
Short Illness

Edwin Hilton, one of the old resi-
dents of this vicinity, died Saturday
morning at the Swartz place, half a
mile west of town, of paralysis, after
weeks illness. He was born Jan.
6, 1920, near Manchester England,
and leaves seven children: George
and Charles of this city; }. +. Hilton,
Colorado; Robert Hilton, California;
W. j. Hilton and Mrs, Paul, Missouri
Mrs Shumway, Kansas City. His
wife with whom he had passed more
than half century of happy married
life preceded him to the better land
two years ago. Mr. Hilton was an
esteemed citizen and an indulgent
husband and father. No sacrifice was
too great for him as far as his family
was concerned and he had the respect
OF all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Sunday
at 2.30 at the Swartz house on West
First, Rev. W. A. Crawford OBLIGATED.
Interment IN Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
Where's the Side Show Man?

Mitonvale has a double headed
calf. 1t came into the world last
Sunday, says the Press, and is get
ting along nicely. 1t weighs about
fifty pounds and is normally devel-
oped excepting the head, of which
there are two distinct formations
two crowns, two mouths, two tongues
and four eyes. 1t takes milk from
two bottles at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to
render 1t promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most per-
feet remedies only when needed. The
best and most simple and gentle
remedy in the Syrup of Figs, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
a = r q n K A.
Bs.. III. hIhs Kind You Have Always Bought

Whyp1Do you complain of Indi-
gestion, Constipation and Liver Ills,
when BEGGS' LITTLE GIANT PILLS
are within such easy reach. They
are to-day without superior, do not
grip or grippe, and can be relied upon
to effect speedy cure when all Others
are without the least avail. Be sure
and ask for "Beggs' Take no sub
stitute. For sale by G L. Northcraft
& Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
Mrs. Davidson Honored.

Ihe state convention of the W. X.
C. at Hutchinson Thursday elected
Mrs. Elizabeth r. Davidson Of this
city treasurer, distinguished honor
to a Woodworking member of the
order and one who has won much
praise for her capable service as treas
urer OF Abilene W. r. G. for several
wears.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
Homeseeker's Excursions

Via Santa Fe route to points auth
orized in Arkansas, Arizona, Indian
Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico,
Oklahoma and Texas. Rate one fare
plus ~ for the round trip. Dates Of
sale, March q, 1899. Final return
limit q days from date Of sale. For
full particulars call on
w. X. ROBERTSON. Agent.
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Class of $50 Honors.

The final arrangements for men,
bers Of the senior class to appear on
the program at the commencement
were made last Thursday. Elva
Lower will have the valedictory, Rea
Wilson, salutatory. The young ladies
won'the honor by having the highest
grades for the four years in the high
school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

Scalds, Burns, Old sores, Tdmors,
Piles, are all relieved at once, and in
time effectually cured by the use Of
that perfect ointment, BEGGS' GER
MAN SALvE. Ask your druggist for
sample and take no other. For sale
by c. \. Northcrait 4 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
Observation-Disclosures,

Thomas A. Matthews and Miss
Adde Huston of Herington were mar
ried by Judge Erwin, They have
many friends in South Dickinson who
will extend congratulations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

Sweet, Refreshing sleep is given by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which strengthens
the nerves, tones the stomach and
overcomes all dyspeptic symptoms.
You should try it.
Hoods Pills are prompt and eff
cient, easy to take, easy to operate.
% cents
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GA 9TORIA.
Bears the nlhe Kind You Have Always Bought
S'', .' NNzM

&. A, Van Hall, the leading drug
gist of Butler, Mo-, writes ave are
having splendid success with BEGGS'
BLOOD PURIFIER AND BLOOD
MAKER. 1t is one of the best sellers
we ever had and gives satisfaction to
all who have tried it, We take pleas
ure in recommending it,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

Brand new blood is what conquered
Spain, and what you can have to con-
quer the world by using BEGGS'
BLOOD PURIFIER AND BLOOD
MAKER. There is no substitute.
We keep it, G. Il. Northcraft 4 Co.
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Important If True.

Solomon Tribune: West Dickinson
county Populists Of last fall are now
all Democrats and there is a lot Of
them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04
Bucklen's ArniCa Salye.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
biles, or no pay required, 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
Pox. For Sale by j. NJ Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

HURE rheumatism by taking
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, which by nell
tralizing the acid in the blood perma-
nently relieves aches and PAINS.
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ABlLENE'S SOCIETIES.

A n AND A. M,-BenevOlcnt Lodge, No
"A W. meets first and third Monday even
lngs In each month ut Masonic hall, corner
Third and Cedar j. EJohntz, W, NJ; j, L,
Worley secretary visiting brethren well
come,
M ODERN W00DMEN or AMERICA
wi Camp No, $50, meets every Monday
0ight Of each month In Odd Fellows hall.
Visiting nelghbors welcome David Hill,
V, o. Ed Murphy, clerk
A NCIENT ORDER UNITED WoRKMEN
"A Abilene Lodge No. 93; meets every
Thursday evening In the A, o. u. W.
hall. j. A. WIlkle, NJ, w.; Richard War
Ing recorder
\ET0MANs RELIEF CORPS - No. %.
Wv meets alternate Wednesday after
moons NJ 1880 o'clock In X, OF p hall. Mrs
Sarah L, Dyer, PRESIDENT Mrs. Olive J.
Peters secretary
D0YAL ARCH MAs0Ns-Cyrus Chapter,
L No. ~, meets In Masonic hall on the sec
ond and fourth Fridays OF each month.
J. r. Johntz, II, p. Arthur Edison. secretary.
INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS
| Western Home Lodge, No 90, meets
every Tuesday evening In Odd Fellows hall
Officers: Noble Grand John ]. Kugler; Sec
retary, L. Lips, Visiting brethren welcome
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

have for years"
Or. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
glsts under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDlCAI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

BEGGS' HAIR REVIEWER. The
old reliable Hair Restorer and lnvig-
orator, for over thirty years the leader
in its line; II you give it a trial you
will recommend it to your friends,
Sold by G. 4. Northcraft 4 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

NERVES must be fed on pure, rich
wv blood, Hoods Sarsaparilla is Tire
~st nerve tonic. BY cnricbing the
i1od il aukes The nerves STRONG,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

Typhoid Fever and all kindred all.
ments prevented and cured by the
use of BEGGS' LITTLE GIANT
PILLS. We keep them at c. +.
Northcrait& Co.
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Railway Timetables.
UNION PACIFIC.
WHIST hound.

az ATCHIs0N, TOPEKA 4 SANTA ~
RAILWAY.
Al Santa Fe trains daily except Sunday.
NORTH hound.
07 Passenger daily ..8l2a. M.
100 Accommodation daily, arrives. ITO D, 10.
departs. 40 p. m.
SOUTH hound.
3'B accommodation daily, arrives. ITO D. m
departs. $50. l:35 D, IN
uALINA BRANCH,
Departs.
Sll Accommodation. .""........."6.0a q. m,
DIV ..,...,,.,...."..1:30p p. m.
Arrives.
BIS accommodation .l0;S p. n
1928 II 40 q, m,
No, 1913 makes direct connection ut Strong
CITY with fast passenger train westbound
and fast mail eastbound, II Is due at Strong
City atop m,
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eALINA BRANCH,
Departs.
ROCK ISLAND.
WERT HOIJND.

40. 5b-L0cal Freight and accom-. 8,45 a. III.
No. T--Ohicago Mail and Express, IS: l5 .. m.
EAST BOUND.
No. &-Mail and Express. II .25 o. IN,
No. &c. Local Freight and accom-. =. 3;i3 p. m.
Passenger trains run daily. Freight trains
daily cxceptSunday.
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Q a 3 II q n Z a.
Bears tho n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature "a NZzZa
$3.50. 1872, so.

The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to
California points Through Tourist
Sleepers' quicker time than any other
line.
For tickets and full information call
on M. b. FULTON, Agent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
VARIOUS ODDITIES.

Vienna has begun the construction of
bicycle paths through the streets
Ground has been conceded for the pur-
pose Of building new street on condition
that a strip be prepared for the use of
bicyclists.
The number Of decorations awarded In
England during the forty-three years
since the institution Of the For VaIor'
decoration the Victoria Cross, half have
been awarded for acts of gallantry per-
formed in India, no fewer than 1872 hav-
ing been given for the Indian mutiny
against Ill for the Crimea Ten We're
awarded in connection with the late In
dian frontier campaign and four for the
recent Soudan operations.
The largest pure nugget ever found was
known as the welcome Stranger mug
get 1t was found Feb. 5, 1869. by two
men named John Deason and Richard
Oates, in fossicking the margin of a
patch of alluvium near Dunolly, Victoria
almost on the surface of the ground. It
was resting on a bed of stiff, red CLAW
just above the bedrock, barely covered
with loose. gravelly lpam. 1t was about
twenty-one inches long, width not given
and ten inches thidk. With a little quartz,
iron oxide and nlullock in It, but the
great body Of It vas solid gold; so there
is no reason to suppose that either John
Deason or RihearH Oates felt much ae-
grieved on the score 8f the foreign sub
stances in this most welcome stranger. :"
1t contained 2,2S6 ofnces of gold, or, after
smelling, 2,24S ounces of fine gold, and
was valued at the Bank of England at
$47.670. It's gross weight as it came from
the ground was about 2oS pounds
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
A DAKOTA HERO.

Across Western plain trailed a long
provision train
With little guard of soldiers in the
rear a -
When scout rode swiftly back, shouting
Close up for attack
Close behind him rang the. war cries,
loud and clear.
A circle soon was made, and. in slxirmish
line arrayed, 'sPts.t1 .ff.- --1 sfl's
The soldiers and the teamsters blazed
away.
While the wild, war-whooping Sioux.
finely mounted, fairly flew
Around the little band Of men at bay.
ming short Of lead
And at best could hardly struggle
through the night.
You could hear those brave men swear
not a red should raise their hair
AS long as they had strength enough to
fight.
A fellow, young and slim, who was
known as Curly Jim,
whispered something In the sergeants
The after shook his head. as he turned
You couldn't make the trip, my boy,
/ fear"
The young scout made reply, with a gilt
ter in his eye:
There's no one left on earth who cares
for me,
So. sergeant, let me go, and If 1 pass the
I'll have the reinforcements here at
three.
10 reach Yates, twelve miles away, in
and hour will be play
For this speedy little saddle 'bronc' of
mine"
prancing little black,
And galloped swiftly through the
skirmish line.
fell like rain
And the bullets whirred and sang about
his ears,
But his life seemed fairly charmed, for
he passed the Sioux unframed
And waved his hat in answer to our
cheers.
Just a little to the right of the young
Ster's line of flight
We saw a head-dress fiutter in the
breeze.
SKINS rifle spoke,
And the fleeing broncho sprawled upon
his knees.
We saw the brave boy stand, with re-
VOlVer in one hand,
After ending, with ball, the pony's
pain.
Then he knelt upon the sod, prayed
hurried prayer to God,
Ere he sent bullet crashing through
his brain.
Following his fall came a thrilling bugle
call,
AS the cavalry from Yates charged
. down hill.
While the disconnected Sioux in all direc-
tons flew 80
We gathered round the form so white
and still.
Every hatless head was bowed in that
wild, blasphemous crowd.
While the sergeant sang a fragment of
a hymn. t
Now a little pile of stones from the
wolves protects the bones
OF Dakota's youthful hero, Curly"
Will E. Maiden
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
EAGLE STREET MARKET SITE.

The proposal of the city council to pay
$4,000 for eleven lots in what is known
as the Eagle street market site, reso-
luton to this effect being new in the
hands of a committee consisting of Mayor
Kiefer, Comptroller McCardy, Assembly
Knauft and Bantz, Is exciting a good
deal of interest The only terms offered.
and which terms are now being seriously
considered by the committee. are that the
city shall pay for one year a rental of
81, $50, In addition to $500 taxes, and at the
expiration of that time pay $4,000 for
Rundlett reports that 1t will cost 49, 400
TO fill the site to grade. making the grand
total for the Eagle street site $54, $780,
In considering this proposition the
question naturally arises. why should it
be considered for a moment, in the face
of the fact that the eleven lots desig-
mated in the resolution could be pur-
chased in the open market today for $780,
0OO? Why should the city of St Paul pay
SS4,S5o mole for a certain piece of prop
erty than it can be sold for to the private
purchaser? In exact figures, deducting
the cost of filing to grade, 1900, the
price asked is $S1 $50 more than it can be
sold for.
Another question that Is worthy of
careful consideration IS this: 1t is learn
ed from variety of sources that the
Eagle street site IS by no means a popu-
lar one with the people. At recent
meeting of the market gardeners it de-
veioped that 50 per cent of them were
opposed TO. the location Why should
such a site. at such remarkable adj
vance over real Values be forced upon a
class of people SO vitality interested as
are the market gardeners?
In view of the recent action of the
council in SO promptly taking into seri-
Gus consideration the proposal of the
agents of this Site there certainly exists
food for thought in the above sugges-
tons.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
WAR BY THE CODE DuELLo.

There is something attractive in the
suggestion from Baron Russell of Kill
lowen that the great nations of the
world adopt the code duello as method
of eliminating war. The idea of the chief
justice of England is that nations, when
they become involved, instead of drawing
their guns and blazing away after the
fashion of politicians in Arkansas, ap
point seconds, write polite notes and, II
they must fight. do it in gentlemanly
way. All of this appeals to people who
have caught the spirit of modern prog
ress. War in the past has often been
rough. and sometimes even 1t
has been brutal. Any means that
its present rowdy status and make
1t matter of high art and etiquette will
be hailed by all civilization as a distinct
triumph
Various conventions have endeavored
to bring about the happy state of affairs
desired, but to very little purpose, and
even Baron Russelfs suggestion, though
1t has practical value, cannot be put
into effect without serious inconvenience.
In the case of two great powers the plan
might work Imagine England and
France involved. The seconds once ap-
pointed, the rest would be only mat
ter of detail. With a choice of weapons
ranging from thirteen-inch guns to bridge
whist, something could be found salts
factory to both. The rivals could eat
''tinned roast the survivor to be vic
tor. box twenty rounds or shake dice,
and the whole thing be settled without
severing family ties, mussing up the
landscape or. booming the stock of the cof-
fin trust. All of this is SO alluring that
there is temptation to overlook manifest
difficulties 1t is only necessary, how
ever, to call the case Ito mind to realize
the perplexities of the seconds in the
event of a break In the diplomatic rela-
lions between the bushmen of Austria
liza and the Laplanders Of the North.
The bushmen would never agree to snow
balls, and the Laplanders know very lit
tie of the use of the boomerang. Pin
wheels would be all right for China, but
would never suit the Esquimau. Russia
would insist on caviar and Germany upon
liverwurst. Indeed diplomatic complica-
lions, under Baron Russell's scheme, as
compared with those of today, would
resemble a map of Boston drawn over
section lines. Conflicting peoples could
never remember their original troubles
while code complications were being adj
justed.
War on 5 o'clock tea lines is a pleasant
dream, but there is small use in delaying
the shock of waking. Baron Russells
project will not do. 1t is very pretty, but
1t can never be anything but toy when
war can be conducted by the code. 1t
will share the fate of the duello. The
one can hardly be revived to beautify the
other
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
STATE BOARD OF EeU.,,z.r,ox

Mr.. Dwinnell. of Hennepin county.
wanted to have the representation on the
state board of equalization changed from
one for each judicial to three from each
congressional district. The house sus-
pected that this was a scheme to secure
Tor the cities larger proportion
OF members. and when the hill
come on for consideration the
rural representatives sat down upon
it with emphasis. Their susn,c,on
gets some warrant from the heat with
which Minneapolis paper assails the
majority and its assumption that, through
the action of the state board. the largo
cities are assessed greater share Of
the state taxes than they should bear
owing to the preponderance and ieaIousv
Of members of the board from the eoun
try
This is SO serious charge that The
q o b e felt 1t to be its duty to inves-
tigate the case to ascertain its truth
The method of assessing Is well known:
the primary. valuation by the local as
SCISSORS; the review of their work by the
,,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
NEW YORK HOTEL HORROR.

On Friday afternoon another hotel fire
embraces almost every prominent city
in the country. The destruction of the
Hotel Windsor, New York, by fire, in
broad daylight. in the busiest portion OF
the day, while all the day force of ON
ployes were on watch and presumably
alert, with the attendant great loss of
life, raises the ominous question, What
would have been the harvest of death
had the flames broken forth at midnight?
Heretofore night only has been the
hour of dread for hotel guests. A mid
day alarm of fire would, supposedly have
emptied the house of its inmates in an
orderly manner without panic and with
out the loss of a single life. All reports
agree that the hotel was thoroughly
equipped for fighting fire. with pumps
equal in force to six powerful fire en-
gines. Yet it does not apear that any
effort was exerted to make them availa-
Bile. The costly machinery was there.
have been totally impracticable On the
subject Of fire escapes reports are a trlne
hazy, and, in some cases, conflicting Tn
several instances. notably In the case of
Miss Bessie Winter. safety was found by
means of a fire escape But the heroic
efforts of the department with scaling
ladders would seem to indicate an I'M
warranted deficiency in practicable fire
escape apparatus.
The story of the origin of the fire Is
peculiar. In many cases the origin is
mysterious. Here it appears plain
enough, and an eye witness, Waiter Foy.
Is alive to tell the story. A guest of the
hotel, while walking toward the Fifth
avenue front to look out upon the ST.
Patricks day parade, lights cigar
throws the burning match into the folds
OF lace curtain. In an instant the en-
tire contents of the parlor were ablaze.
and the flames sped furiousIy from room
TO room' driving before them the panic
stricken guests and others who were
temporarily in the hotel to witness the
parade 1t was the beginning of the
end. The structure was doomed. and a
fierce fight to save human life the grim
business of the moment.
The Hotel Windsor holocaust will of
course revive talk about ''fire-proof'
structures. But of what use are inf1am-
maDie edihces filled with the most infam-
mable goods and decorations Imaginable?
If 1t teaches a lesson in simplicity of or
lamentations, even to the extent of rigid
exclusion of combustible decorations IN
the interior of hotels. apartment houses
and other human hives. lesson that will
be needed, much good may result in tha
future.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
YARNS WITH A POINT.

On the occa sion of public reception at
Napier, Australia, the school children of
the town, after being duly complimented
by his excellency from County Tyrone on
the hearty manner in which they had rem
dered the national anthem, were solemnly
assured that if they put their shoulders
to the wheel they would be sure to reach
the top of the treei This mixed metaphor
being commented upon, compatrfot of
his eXcellency retorted: Sure, it was an
axle tree he meant, bedad"
The author wanted some reading, and
he sought out an unfamiliar shop. He
thought he would be recognized any
where, because his portrait had appeared
in the periodical press. So when the
salesman handed him copy Of his own
latest book, he winked drolly at the man
behind the counter, and pushed the book
away from him in mock disgust. For
heavens sake, nor he cried; g can't
read that mans stuff" well to tell you
the TRUTH said the salesman, solemnly,
81 can't either!''
A scientific demonstration which caused
some amusement is described in recent
number of the Criterion. "a certain ply
sician had large Toepler-Holtz mahcine
which gave a spark like young streak
of lightning. His wife was much inter
ested in it, and watched the doctor ma
nipulate It, until she fancied herself mas
Ter OI the apparatus. one day a party of
friends called WHEN the doctor was out,
and the good wife seized the opportunity
of paralyZing them with her knowledge
of science. She was a very dignified
woman Of portly presence and, after
leading them into the Office, she began her
explanation with all the impressiveness of
lecturer. She spoke briefly of the pre-
liminary manipulation Of the machine.
And then she said, laying her hand upon
one connection, the electricity goes from
here to here" whereupon an angry white
spark leaped out FROM the brass ball In
Dictated, with report like a horse-pistol,
and smote her upon the extended finger,
causing her to sit upon the floor with
violence that shook the window panes
The guests stood around in expectant at
titudes, looking at their fallen hostess in
pardonable surprise. Only for a moment
did that capable woman leave them In
doubt. There, said she. in the most
mltter-of-fact manner as though events
had simply followed the usual course.
you see how it works Now let's go into
the garden and look at the chrysanthe-
NUNS"