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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
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MATTER or COlNCIDENCE.
YeuY Men who Found That on One
Day Each Year They Lied
by Instinct.

speaking Of strange condolences"
said the talkative man, II ran across
one this afternoon that ! do not think
has ever been duplicated. ] was tax
ing lunch in a downtown cafe today,
and at the table next to me were
seated four men. They were strang'
err to one another, but under the
spell of what the waiter had set be-
fore them were talking like old
friends.
"'By iove!' said one of them sud-
denly, this is my birthday
"'Why,' exclaimed another, so Is II
mine!'
"'Mine, too, said the third.
"'And mine, too added the fourth
man.
"They stared at one another for q
moment, and then the first man said:
~ am 53 today
"'Why, that is my age!' exclaimed
another.
"'Mine, too, said the third man.
"'Gentlemen,' exclaimed the fourth
man, that is my age, tool
"A strange thing about my birth
day, said the first speaker, is that
once broke my arm upon that day
and since then my arm always PAIN
me upon that day.
"'What birthday was lit? asked TIL
second man, in strange voice.
my seventh answered the firs
man.
"'Gentlemen,' shouted the secont
man, 4 broke my arm on my seventh
birthday, and ever since upon that "a,
my arm has panied me-
~ have had the same experience
returned the third man.
"'And I Also said the fourth man
az fell from haymow, said tn
first man.
,," $50 did l. came from the three i
one Voice. '-- rs0
"'Gentlemen,' said the first speaker
1t lacks but one thing to complet
this strange coincidence. Upon m
birthday | always find myself unabl
TO speak the truth
Its the same way with me
promptly returned the second man.
"'Here TOO said the third.
"And the fourth man broke the spe
by asking what 1t would be-"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
Hsrineton's Wolf Hunt.

HER1NGroN, Nov. 25.-The biggest
wolf hunt ever held in south Dickin-
son was conducted today by the
farmers who secured a territory Gov
ering about nine sections north and
northeast OF the city along the creek
bottoms. A large number Of men
and dogs took part and were arranged
in military order, gradually closing
in during the day. The captains
were H. W. Collard, E. Rathbone, t.
W. Murray, 5. Forrer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
bangles Tor soldiers.

Everybody knows that the gallant
British officer Is the best loved crea.
ture in the philosophy Of the West
end London life.
The ladies' Of the West end have
been demonstrating their devotion to
the brave officers who are going, or
have already gone, to fight the Beers.
and their devotion has taken the form
Of keepsakes, or amulets, which are to
remind the dashing soldier when he
Is face to face with the enemy OF the
victories Of peace In the drawing
rooms of Belgravia and Mayfair.
Bond street, Regent street and Plcc-
cadilly have been oyerrun during the
past week or two with hanson caps
hacked with boxes and bags OF every
size, In the midst Of which blneblooded
officers have looked more military
than ever. Nearly every officer under
40 years Of age was accompanied by
beautiful woman, and before they had
4 finished their round Of war shopping
they nearly all called at the most ex'
pensive jewelers. in the thoroughfares
named.
Those lucky tradesmen have made
small fortunes out OF The British army
since the order was given TO proceed
to South Africa. The wealthy officers
OF her majesty's forces have bought
hundreds of ladies' diamond rings.
and ladies' gold watches, and ladies'
bangles, and earrings, and lockets.
, Several West end jewelers. admitted
. to q Daily Mail representative that
, the war had brought them scores OF
orders for ladies' iewclry, and not Q
| few for keepsakes for the gallant Of
ficers themselves. The giving OF keep
sakes has been by no means one
. sided tenderness. Gold match boxes,
with more than one persons initials
. engraved on them; rings with little
couplets Of poetry hidden inside;
b strong campaign watches, with proto-
e graphs cunningly secreted in the case,
b and lockets to fasten on watch chains,
: have been among the common articles
: daily disposed Of since the younger
7 officers of the queen for a plain, army
d corps was told to move.
o II Is not an unknown thing among
the strong gold or silver bangle TO en-
n circle the left forearm, and the jewell
k ers have sold not few such love tok-
e ems during recent days.
q ut may seem bit effeminate TO
3 people who don't know the stuff our
e officers are really made Of said Q
u West end jeweer TO a Daily Mail rep
e resentative. "but wait until they get
It on to the Soudan sand or the South
:. African veldt, and then-get out OF
d their way.
d "The British officer may live on
chickens wings when he's at home,
n and he may wear keepsakes when 10
II leaves his native shore, but he's Drawer
p and tougher than most men when II
!. comes to fght."-London Daily Mall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The Solomon sheep yards now
have 5000 sheep.
Henry Kirby, of Industry, has
moved to Denver.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Little Of Hope, a son.
-Herington is trying to refund Its
$4,000 Of city bonds.
Born, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Parry, Nov. 2S, daughter.
Marriage license; John H Rey-
nolds and Mary J. Jackson.
w. A. Matteson has purchased
the old Mcclellan house for $1,000.
Judge Erwin had to go out Of
the county to get marriage license.
The little child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Saunders on North Buckeye is
sick with scarlet fever.
The latest Pop ticket has A. v.
Jewett for state superintendent. Is
Abilene after everything
VI
The Catholic church at Chapman
has had $3.50 expended on it in new
interior painting and decoration.
w. 4. Howard has purchased the
the J. G. Armitage residence on
North Spruce. 1t is a pleasant and
pretty home.
Prof. F. c. Lockwood, OF the
State Agricultural college, will preach
and lecture next Sunday at the Meth
odist church.
The many friends OF Wesley
Smith, who is attending school at
Quincy, H., will be sorry to learl
that he is seriously sick.
The Solomon Sentinel press AM
type are being moved to Topeka
1 -
where they will be used to print \
B. Burnett's Kansas Register.
The "reward for evidence" pla
Of enforcing the prohibitory law faile
in Lincoln county. The juries chung
and the cases will be dismissed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by ABIDE q
Ellison, Abstracters
Jennie l. Harley to H soulhworth 81
nw} pit ?! $! MT S3-l4-2. s2'oo'
H Southworth to Sadie NJ Monies
same, $4,000.
Andrew + Hart to J W Gnrbntt nwi
24-12-2, $4,000.
PHI Halleck Rec to Albert + Buifen'
meyer, swi PILLS 80.
r Pfenning TO JOAN Becker 1t 10 bk
1874 C add Herington, Sl42.5O.
J Becker to Cory same, sl75.
Equitable | 4 I Co to J c Truman
W. swi l6.ll-l, $500.
Ell Thisler to Mrs L LOCKER 1t 70
Cedar st L & F add, 800.
W L Engle to Ida E ASKING nwi ''lo'
8, $2760.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
Grace Reformed Sunday School.

Grace Reformed Sunday school held
their annual election yesterday morn
ing, the following officers heing
elected: Superintendent, W. H.
Hoon; asst. supt,, H. G. Lower; secre'
tarv. H. A. Lott; asst. sec., EVA
Lower; treasurer, Mrs. W, II. Hoon
librarian, Kate Lower; asst. Librarian
Alberta Asper; organist, Alberta AS
per; asst. organist, H, c. Lower
chorister, Amy Kump; asst. chorlster
G. W. Shelter.
The collection taken Yesterday VIII
be paid to the County Sunday Schoo
association.
The new pastor, Rev. G. L. Shaefter
will be here Dec. LIST.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
HAS MILLIONS IN TRANsvAAL.
Charles Keller, Formerly Of Solomon,
Mixed Up in the War.

Charles Keller. formerly OF SOLO
mon and q brother Of Mrs. NJ. l.. Dun
nett Of this city, is one OF the million
aires Of johannesburg and is likely
to lose a fortune by the war in the
Transvaal. He ran away from nome
drif,ee to South Africa and is said 70
be worth $lt,oOO,ooO. He visited
here in 1890. Keeler has a residence
in London ard one in Madeira Islands
and has proba 'ly escaped to one place
or the other
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
Hollands Queen.

The young queen of the Neither
lands, IONS Wilhelmintie," as she Is
lovingly called by her subjects, came
to the WED christening ceremony and
departed without having bethrothed
herself to handsome Prince WED.
That her majesty Is devoted to the
Wied family was more apparent than
ever during her visit. When she saw
the Princess Marie-mothcr OF the
hereditary prince--at the station to
meet her, the young queen embraced
her tenderly, kissing her repeatedly,
and exclaimed in perfect German,
"How glad am to see you here!' 10
Kaiser Wilhelm, in duty bound, Queen
Wilhelmina gave her hand first after
alighting from the train. She took the
hearts Of all spectators by storm, so
fresh and charming did she look. Be-
Ing young and fair, the queen wisely
effects white, and was scarcely seen in
any other color during the whole OF
her visit.
Her majesty's travelling dress was
such as only a sovereign could wear
II was Of cream-tinted satin, the skirt
tightly hitting and slightly trained
and the cape to match was bordered
with white fox end made with a high
collar Of kuipure lace. A small toque
Of cream-coored velvet and lace, will
a bunch Of plumes fastened by a dia
mond clasp, crowned the young
queens fair hair--not touch OF colol
in the whole costume, but 1t suitef
the wearer's beautiful complexion Il
Q nicely
Another day when the young queer
went driving she wore a white sill
govr with cape to match and a whit
feather bow. The shoulders OF TIN
cape were appliqued with brilliant
which flashed in the sun. At tn
christening Of the infant prince 0
WED Hollands queen again wor
white. Richest satin, cut square a
the neck, en- traine, draped with ex
quisite point lace, formed the gown
She wore diamond necklace AM
coronet.
Queen Wilhelmina made her godso1
for she stood sponsor for the infan
many presents, including gold Gu
and gold baby service. Kaiser Wi
helm presented him a golden goble
and gave his mother diamond brace
let.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30

Here is good story told by Sussess:
" was once when a small boy" said
Henry 7. Tuckerman, ''packed In q
dense crowd at a political meeting in
Fanueil Hall when Webster spoke, and
| came near being crushed to death
"a pigmy among giants-as the
standing multitude within the
hall, pressed by those who were en-
deavoring to enter from without, be-
gan to sway to and fro, solid mass
of human bodies, as helpless to coun-
teract the movement as II Fanueil
Hall, the Cradle of Liberty was be-
ing rocked by an earthquake.
"The orator was in the midst OF a
stirring appeal, urging the necessity
Of individual exertion and unflinching
patriotism to avert the dangers that
threatened the political party whose
principles he espoused, when he per
ceived the terrible sway Of the packed
assembly and the imminent danger
that might ensue. Webster stopped
short in the middle OF sentence, ad
vanced to the edge of the platform
extended his arm in an authorltlvt
attitude, and in stentorian voice Of
command, cried out: Let each mar
stand firm!' The effect was instantan
eous.
Each man stood firm; the grea
heaying mass Of humanity regainet
its equilibrium, and, save the loni
breath OF relief that filed the air, per
feet stiffness ensued. That exclaim
ed the great orator, is what we cal
self-goyernment'-so apt an illustra
ton Of the principle he was expound
ing that the vast assembly Responded
with deafening cheers 49,.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
NEW WAY TO GET A JURY.
Chicago Judge Walks Among Venire
Men and Questions Them,

Judge Hutchinson of Chicago re-
Gently introduced novel method OF
examining venire men. 1t was the
opening day Of the last half of the
September term Of court, and new
jurymen were selected in each of the
branches of the court. 1t is the Gus
tom of the judges to call the venire
men before them and question them
closely with reference to their quail
acations to serve. But Judge Hutch.
inson descended from the bench and
circulated among the venire men.
His honor had the men arranged in
line like a squad of candidates for
military service. Then he walked
along in front of the venire men and
spoke to each individually. He ques-
toned the men concerning their edu'
cation, their families, their health and
their ability to understand the express
sions and legal terms which are used
in court, says the Chicago Post. After
he had finished this he surveyed the
cline up in much the same manner
ns a commanding officer would size
up his soldiers on parade. Reckoning
with the forefnger of his right hand,
Judge Hutchinson said, Come here
and as each man called stepped out
Of the line his honor said, "You will
serve as a juror for the next two
weeks The men selected handed
their subpoenaes to the clerk and took
their places as accepted jurors.
The plan worked well, and the jury
panel was secured in much less tint
than Is usually consumed in swearing
In a jury. The method Of the judg'
in walking among the venire men ant
picking out jury was of much inter
est to lawyers and others who wit
messed 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
Lands Makes Reply.

B.F. Lands today filed, BY his at
torneys ALLEN & Towner' an answer
in the suit brought against him by
Chas. Leckron, his nephew. Leckron
accused him Of SANDER and asked
$4,000 damages. Lands reply first
denies each and every allegation OF
the plaintiff; second, says that it at
any time he used the language al
legged by Leckron, "He is a thief; ne
stole wheat from Hollinger," the
statement was true.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
co,d for THANKSGIVING.

A. Kropf, the we'll known resident
Of Tslmags, was in the city He says
ne has no revelations on the KIND OF
weather the winter will bring forth
but this much is probable: A cold
Thanksgiving and for four days
thereafter increasing cold.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
po,s Row Corn Husker.

George Whi,ehair, aged TO- son OF
John Whitehair, is the boss boy corn
husker Of the county. He has this
season busked 1900 bushels in ~
days. II anybody has better record
aneak up,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30

%
the new Masonic furniture Is Ed
Little and be isn't real sure Of them.
The Fortnightly was entertained
pleasantly by Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Giles last evening. OG. A. Rogers
president and Paul Hurd secretary
are ,he officers elect for the year.
The bandstand was torn down
today. When new one is erected
next spring let it be pretty one and
either in Kirby park or some other
place where people can properly en-
oy the MUSIC.
&C. B. Hart, who was not long
since the Rock Island agent at Her
ington, has been promoted to the
responsible position Of general traffic
manager for the Choctaw 4 Gulf road
with headquarters at Oklahoma City.
W. L. Cooley, who moved back
to dear old New York state because
Abilene was such a poor town, has
got'enough Of it in six months. He
has rented part Of a store room and
will come back, tickled to death tc
return to Kansas.
The Beta team OF the K. S. U. did
up the Sigma Chi Thursday by a
score OF 6 to 0. Frank Parent played
left half and Willard Shaler centel
with the winners. The Gone touch
down was made at the beginning OF thu
first half by Parent.
: 1t is reported that j. H. Mahal
is after the Populist nomination fo
supreme court justice. Supt. Hum
bargar has the lead so far as thi
town is concerned for place on tba
state ticket. His boom for stat
| superintendent is a healthy AM
growing one.
The vaults in the stone buildin!
south Of Wnitlaw's are being tori
out. Many old sboom-time relic
were found in the vaults, reminder
Of the time when greatness was com
mon. A lot OF old Kansas Farmer
| Insurance blanks and other evidence
Of glory were carted to the ragman's
George R. Davis, ex.congressma
and director general Of the World
Fair, who died at Chicago Saturda
evening, was a cousin aud boyhoo
friend Of W. W. Davis Of this cit,
He was also closely associated in bu
mess with Mr.. Davis brother WI
died in Washington few months az
He was one OF the nations forcef'
and most highly respected men,
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Jobnsc
pleasantly entertained about thlr'
friends last evening at their home
West Third in honor Of Mrs, johnson
sisters, Mrs. j. H. Demony and Mr.
G. X. Tanyer, Of Kansas City, al
J Mrs. W. r. Jessup, OF Arkansas CIT
who are visiting her. Music, gam
: and refreshments were features
: the evening which was thorough
enjoyed.
Hope Dispatch: I. J. Cook W
in yesterday and showed us an 81
fernal machine" found in his ba
lately. 1t consists Of a small fla
filled with fuse and giant powder al
was placed in a corner OF the ba
farthest from the house with the fu
' sticking through crack. The f''
had been lit and burned close to t
mouth Of the bottle and then 60
out, or we might have a differe
story to relate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30
c.rman. Presented with n Flag.

Chicago, Nov. s7.-rhe German am
bassador to the United States yester-
day, in the presence of 1000 Germans
presented flag sent by Emperor viii
liam to the United German Soldiers
societies in Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30

President Mckinley IL to make IN
address at Mount Vernon on Deosm-
Der IA, when the Masons celebrate The
Tooth anniversary Of Washington's
death
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30

the otney morning when for the first
time he saw the ice man delivering
his commodity, by exclaiming: "Oh,
mamma! just look at the man carry.
Ing chunk Of Ice with pair Of bow
legged scissors!"
Nov, Tommy" said a mother to
her 4-year-old hopeful, 1--WE are going
to have company to dinner and | want
you to be real good today!" "All
right, mamma" replied the little fel-
low, land II I'm real good today may
I be bad tomorrow"
Boys said the Sunday school
teacher, addressing the juvenile class,
"can any Of you tell me anything
about Good Friday?" '"Yes'm, l cam
replied the urchin at the foot Of the
class. HE was the Teller what done
the homework for Robinson Crusoe."
what did you see in the country,
Nellie?" asked a father Of his 4-year.
old daughter, who has just ,eturned
from two weeks visit to her grand
parents. "0h, just lots Of things re.
piled Nellie. 'sI'wahosr tSHDRL
| Piled Nellie. II saw horses, cowses,
hogsss and a mamma pig, with a
whole lot OF little pigmies."
Little Helen had acted very badly
during the day and when she was
about to soy her evening prayer, her
mother said: "Helen, you must con-
TESS how naughty you were and ask
forgiveness and say you will be bet
tor girl" "Well, mamma" replied the
little miss, I'm awful ashamed Of 1t
and II nobody knows 1t ! won't tell
them, for | don't care to have 1t get
out. Of the family. CHICAGO News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-30

Small Freddie startled hia mnthA''
The Burke County news., 1899-12-15

By virtue of an order and decree of
the Superior Court of Burke County in
the proceeding of George Rickard and
others Elk Parte, l will sell at the
Court House in Morganton, n. c., on
End day of January, 1900,
all that tract of land in the County of
Burke known as the ''Stevely Lands, >
granted by State of North Carolina to
J. NJ. Tate and Andrew Baird, on the
waters of Jacobs and Henry's Rivers,
"beginning on a tall hickory on a
ridge, standing on a heap of earth
thrown up by a tree failing out of root,
on or near Thomas Walkers line, and
runs east 20 poles, crosfing Walker S
creek, whole distance 226 p. to small
post oak and red oak on a ridge on or
near George Walkers line, then S. Sc
E. 96 poles crossing Canebreak creek
to Henry's River, then 332 poles to a
fork of same, whole distance $40 poles
to a poplar, and locust in rich fiat
near a spring near Jones' line, then 5.
20 E. go poles to stake, then w. SSt
poles to a stake, then north to the be-
ginning
Sold for partition. Terms of sale
20 per cent. cash on day of sale, bal
ance in six months with approved
security; title r.tained until purchase
money paid.
This 21st day of Nov. 1899.
JNO. T. PERKINS.
Commr.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-15

AS cure tor rheumatism Chamber
lain'st Pain Balm is gaining wide
reputation. d. B. Johnston of Rich
mond. Ind has been troubled with
taht ailment since 1862. In speaking
of i, he says: 81 never found anything
that would relieve me- until used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t acts
Ike magic with me. My foot was
swollen and paining me very much.
but one good application of Pain Balm
relieved me. For sale by w. A. Les
lie, druggist.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-15
Telephone No. 69'
Bring or send your orders for JOB WORK to
The News Office.
Promptness and frst-class work guaranteed
Notice of AdminiStra-
ton.

Having qualified as administrator Of
James Sanders, deceased, late of the
comfy of Burke, N. c., this is to notify
all persons having claims against the
estate of the said deceased to exhibi,
them to the undersigned on or before
the 9th dav of December, 1900, or this
notice will plead in bar Of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immedia pay.
ment.
This November 81, 1899.
L. A. BRISTOL,
Administr ator.
JNo. NJ. NULL, Atty.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-15

My son has been troub i for. years
with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime ago
| persuaded him to take some Of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. After using two bottles of
the 25-cent size he was cured. / give
this testimonial, hoping some one SIM
ilarly afflicted may read it and be
benefited. Thomas G.. Bower, Glen.
coe, Q. For sale by W. A. Weslie,
druggist.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-15

Mrs. Waits Williams, who
has been visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Baker, in Ohio,
for the past several weeks,
has returned. She was ac-
companied home by Mrs.
Baker and children, who will
remain in Morganton for
awhile on a visit.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-15
Notice of Administra-
ton.

Having qualified as administr ator Of
E. NJ. Williams, deceased, late of the
county Of Burke, North Carolina, this
is to notify all persons having claims
against the estate of the said deceased
to exhibit them to the undersigned ca
or before the 9th day Of December, 1900,
or this notice will be plead in bar Of
their recovery. ALI persons indebted
to said estate will please make i'm
mediate payment
This December 9th, 1899.
J. G.. WILLIAMS,
Administrative.
JNo. IL. NULL, Atty.
The Burke County news., 1899-12-15
The Southern National Park.


Salisbury Sun, 18th.
Mr.. George S. Powell, who
IS chairman Of the Southern
Park Association, recently
re ,eived a request from the
editor of the New York Sun
day Herald for photographs
and data for an article on the
park movement. Mr.. Powell
complied with the request,
and it is presumed the article
will appear in next Sundays
Herald.
The park movement is
arousing interest all over the
country. The Boston Tran
script has asked for data for
a two column writeur. 1.-The
movement said Mr.. Powell,
is not one of merely local or
sectional interest. One of it's
objects is to induce the gov
e nment to practice scientific
forestry in the mountains of
North Carolina. It is pro-
posed that the forests of the
great water shed of the south
Atlantic States be protected
from denudition. This will
preserve the natural beauties
Of this picturesque region,
and will prevent the disastrous
floods which will occur if the
timber along the head waters
of the rivers which flow from
the backbone of the Blue
Ridgh is destroyed
One part of the project is
the building of road to fol-
low the summit of the noun
tains. The committee OF
D .titions and memorials will
meet in Asheville next Tues
day, and the matter will be
put before Congress just as
soon as the necessary data
etc, can be obtained.