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New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
STORIES OF LORD ROBERTS.
IRISH LEAGUE MEETING FORBIDDEN.

Cork April 2s.-James c. Flynn. Member OF
Parliament for the North Division Of Cork County,
has been served with a proclamation prohibiting
a meeting of the United Irish League, which is
scheduled TO take place at Newmarket County
Cork tomorrow. the ground that the meeting
IS for the purpose of intimidation. Mr.. Flynn has
written a letter the authorities declaring his
intention of holding the meeting and warning the
police against interfering with free speech A
large force of cOnstabulary IL being drafted 70 the
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
PEOPLES INSTITUTE DISCUSSION.

A public discussion on the question How We Ara
Governed from Albany will be held under the
pices of the Peoples Institute in connection with
the Cooper Union D. Friday next in the
large hall OF Cooper Union. The Introductory sd-
dress will be delivered by Thomas A. Fulton. sec
retary Of the Citizens Union. Senators John Ford
and Thomas F. Donnelly will take part IN the dis
cussion, and the summing W viii bs mads by
Eimou Srernn
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

Fleming. Mrs Mary Cummings. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. ". Atwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Delworth and family. Miss Mary Hays Mrs
James Robinson Miss Ellen Robinson and J. D
Ingersoll
Among the passengers who left Paris sail
on the Etruria Mr.. Francis Drake and
Mr. Thomas T. Hunt. c. L B.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
PHILIPPINE couHIssIoN-S REPORT.

Washington, April S.-Charles DENLY. the mem-
Der of the old Philippine Commission who has r,-
mained in Washington 70 complete the work OF that
body saw the President to-day and informed him
that all the matter which Will constitute the re-
port Is now the hands CT the printer. and the
most OF IL will be ready 70 submit the Senate
within short time. a second volume OF the Com
missions report. with number OF important maps
Is yet 10 be made public. This volume contains
the matter ~ which the SollSuis stooA 1apoa8 Uan
bassA
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

Corning. y Y. April 2S-E. r. Rofe a well
known farmer at Pine Hill, going TO hts stables
early this morning. attacked by a vicious
horse and 50 badly mangled that he died before a
physician could be called. Mr.. Rofe over sixty
years old
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
PRINTERS IN AMSTERDAM LOCKED OUT

Amsterdam. April 2s-This city is without news
papers to-day. and viii remain until Monday
and perhaps longer. the propretors OF printing es-
adjustments and the managers Of newspapers hav-
ing locked out all the printers owing 10 a strike
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
XMx2M
VEST 2.3d ST.
NtlInerv
Richness.

Oar displays of BOTH
Trimmed and Untrimr1ed Hats
are most fitttingly described BY
the term Nfllmery RICHNESS.
If applies zDith the same pro-
priety and force TO The thousand
and one shapes and shades
Awaiting the fIoEver or the
ribbon decoration as TO oar
GALAXY of the trimmed and
ready-to-qvear creations for
street. carriage and eVenfng
Uear. EIcLnsfpeness the char
acteristic of each.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

lot of war books has been issued this week, but
the market for this class Of literature is not
brisk N. r.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
BEST&CO
tiiIs!.. tiiIs5.'3ssER s:gR
Children's Shoes
For Summer.

Tan Shoes made right the best for weather Our Tan Shoes
made the durable materials and and stylish light and
child for
Of import %
to
dress shoes R calf sizes to II to Z to
tan goats t
dnethr ~ made o t wi
10 s.
White - especial ~ seaside range IN
san boys according
clothing greatest
We realize this
such complete styles and that child
can be properly fitted
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

ST GEORGES DAY.-The last week has wit
messed feeble attempt TO celebrate St George 5
Day with the outward signs that marked St Pat
ricx's anniversary. One result that roses
slightly increased in price (most Of them came
from France) and there a sprnkling or flags.
pr+ IN +be whole the efforts 10 celebrate Eng
lands pa trou saint by means successful.
F7xcept bv handling the gold coinage of the realm
few reoDie here have any knowledge OF ST. George.
and in the popular mind he retains only untnteres
ing associations in which he is connected with the
mare CONQUEST over the dragon portrayed on the
scvereigns which fails awaken enthusiasm IN
stcIid England.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

in my Old age, want to confess that har. rot
disIikes
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

THE WORLD CONGRESSES side of the
Exposition which will probably be productive OF the
most beneficial results to humanity is the series
Of World Congresses. embracing every branch Of
of the Horticultural Congress May "A. At these
congresses Amercal will be worthily represented
bv delegates whose names form a brilliant array
OF men and women renowned in their respective
branches of thought
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

ITS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE SUED ruR
THE DAMAGES
New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
6O-62 West 23d Street,
LONDON GOSSIP.

London April IS.
REPEATING SHELDON'S EXPERIMENT.-Dr.
Parker. London's we'll known preacher, repeated
this week the Rev. Charles Sheldon's Topeka
Capital experiment. The paper put in his hands
was 'PearsCn's Illustrated Weekly News. The
Kansas pastor seems rather to have taken the
wind out of DIR. Parker's sails, and the latter ;
effort is attracting comparatively little comment or
attention DR.. Parker recently celebrated the
SEVENTEEN anniversary of his birth, upon which
occasion he was the recipient OF many gifts,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Uncle Josh Spruceby."

The attraction at the opera house
for one night, Saturday, March 10th,
will be "Uncle Josh Spruceby." This
celebrated New England comedy
drama has become very popular. The
scenes Of the play were taken from
Vermont. The principal character
in the play is "Uncle JOSH an old
down east farmer, and an opportnn-
ity is presented for some very strong
dramatic situations, as well as pure
comedy and wholesome fun. In
these days Of ''farce comedies it is a
relief to witness play Of this kind.
A carload Of special scenery is used
and the great saw mill scene is pre-
presented. Songs, dances and many
unique specialties abound. The
company carries 80 people. A big
street parade will be given at noon
Saturday. The musical features in.
clude two big bands and splendid
orchestra Of twelve pieces. Popular
prices will prevail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
A Fine Entertainment.

The "Spinsters' Fortnightly Club,
similar to the "Old Maids Conven-
tom, will be given at the opera
house Tuesday evening, March 10,
under the auspices Of the Lutheran
Ladies' Aid society. A Holton gentle
man said concerning this entertain
ment: III you'll jus: keep on giving
it I'll buy season tickets" The Hia-
watha Democrat says. lover 400
tickets were sold. 1t was the general
opinion expressed by those present
that they had never seen lunnler
home talent entertainment" Ihe
Paola Republican states at was an
occasion Of genuine merriment' Few
better attractions have been seen IN
the opera house
Admission, ID, rs and 80 cents.
Tickets on sale Monday morning at
Northcraft's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
COMPLETE Treatment SIPS

farm between the end Of a crop year
1899 and June /, 1900, should leave a
written record Of the products and
crops OF that farm for 1899 where it
will reach the enumerator. He will
also be required to give the enumer-
ator Of the district in which be lives
on June /, 1900, the acreage, value,
buildings, machinery, implements
and live stock Of the farm he then
occupies.
IA. Every farmer should begin at
once to prepare a careful record Of all
the facts which the enumerator will
record in June, 1900.
Is, In this preparation the women
and children Of the household afford
material aid, especially with refer
ence to the poultry, eggs, butter,
cheese, fruits, vegetables, ETC., con-
sumed at home, or sold or traded to
the home dealer or others.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Some Things About Talmage.

Mail and Breeze: This diminuti We
little village is patronized by the
Superior branch Of the Santa Fe rail-
road. 1t is in Dickinson county and
is, consequently, right to start with.
Two elevators hold 1890 bushels and
the stone is already on the ground
for a third elevator. Perhaps 100
cars of grain year are shipped from
this station. A feed mill is to be run
in connection with the new elevator
The National Aid association erect
ed two story hall last fall, at cost
of $l,400. tits a building that re-
fleets credit upon the little city. Two
general stores are busy places all day
long and broom factory is one Of
the enterprises OF the town. A livery
barn and two blacksmith shops com
plete the list of business firms.
The enterprise Of the place is SO
genuine and the railroad business is
so profitable that Talmage deserves
and ought to have new depot. The
people want one and it is certainly
due them. Five regular cattle deal.
ers ship from this station and thus
bring large trade
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Vine Street Nursery Stock.


1t is nearing the time Of year to
look around and find out how many
trees and plants you want to plant
this spring. After you have decided
what you want it will pay you TO see
me for | have as fine trees and1plants
as YOU can lind in the State and can
save you money. have fine stock
Of the Deans orange peach trees that
have record Of 26 years in Saline
county, Kansas. 1t is one OF the best
as well as one Of the hardest varieties
IN cultivation today. ! have a fine
stock Of apple trees two to three
years, also a fine stock OF yearling
apple trees, three to four feet, the
best size to transplant. ! also have a
fine stock Of Russian mulberry year
lings two to three feet, a fine stock OF
evergreens consisting Of Red cedar.
Scotch pine Austrian pine and
American arbor vitae, nice little trees.
] can supply you with anything you
want in the nursery line as cheap or
cheaper thsn You can buy elsewhere.
am in the business to stay and will
treat you right. Call and see me
when in town, or write me and send
list of what you want and ] will make
you prices, X. BRADLEY
2l-3 Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
J. F. KERR IS DEAD.
Former Rock Island Agent Here
Passes AWAY.

A telegram to l. H. Clewell from
Plains, 'Kas. received Saturday tells Of
the death Of John +. Kerr, formerly
Rock Island agent at Abilene and En-
terprse. Burial was at Solomon
Sunday. He was highly respected
and had hosts Of friends in this
county who will be saddened by the
news Of his death.
MIR. Kerr was about So years Of age
and his former home was at Solomon.
He worked under 0. P. Byers on the
H. 4 s, at Hutchinson and later was
agent here and at Enterprise. His
health failed and be went to Cali.
fornia, returning year ago. he
then took the station Of Plains out in
southwest Kansas, thinking the air
there good for his lungs. But he
failed rapidly, though faithful to the
last. During his last illness he had
the telegraph wires run to his bed.
side where his feeble fingers handled
the key. Faithful, earnest, trust
worthy, a gentleman always and
never deserving his friends, John Kerr
lived noble life and met the end
bravely. 1t is pity that he could
not have been spared to many more
years Of usefulness.
The deceased leaves a wife and
three children who have much sym.
patty in their sorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Remarkable Cures Of Rheumatism.

From the Vindicator, Rutherford
ton, N. G.
The editor Of the indicator has
had occasion to rest the efficacy OF
Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice with
the most remarkable results in each
case. First, with rheumatism in the
shoulder from which he suffered ex-
cruciating pain for ten day, which
was relieved with two application OF
Pain Balm, rubbing the parts aflllct-
ed and realizing instant benefit and
entire relief in very short time.
Second, in rheumatism in thigh
Joint, almost prostrating him with
severe pain, which was relieved by
two applications, rubbing with the
liniment on retiring at night, and
getting up free from pain. For sale
by all druggists. ~.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Little Will Lecture.

Col. Little Of Abilene will lecture
at Chapman next Saturday evening,
March 10th, at the county high
school. He will recount his personal
expero noes and impressions in the
Orient philippines, China and
Japan The lecture is donated to
the high school library.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Gish.Kern.

At the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Gish Of New
bern township, Tuesday occurred the
wedding Of Miss Lizzie Gish and Mr.
Jeremiah Kern Of Brown county,
Elder Jacob Engle officiating. Mr.,
and Mrs. Kern have the best wishes
Of many friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
ABOUT THE CENSUS.
A Few Of the Things That Must Be
Given in June.

Given in June.
The director Of the census, has
given out the following information
regarding the census to be taken in
June, which is interesting as well as
instructive:
l. Complete federal enumerations
Of the people have been made regu.
larly every ten years since $780, but
the first really valuable census Of
agriculture in the United States was
taken in 1850, Of the crops Of lS49.
2. The census Of agriculture will
be taken in June, 1900, as to the pro.
ducts Of 1899.
8. Instead Of recording several
farms in one schedule, as heretofore,
each farm will be accorded separate
blank In the twelfth census, SO that
no farmer can see what his neighbor
has reported.
4. Each farm blank, as soon as
filed, will be enclosed In govern
ment portfolio for safe and secret
keeping, and will not be seen there
after, or its contents known, except
BY sworn officers Of the census bureau.
B. Tax assessors, collectors and
equalizers cannot serve as enumerat-
ors, or have access to the census re-
turns or the information therein con.
tanned
&. There are more than 100000
farms, plantations, ranches, stock
ranches and market gardens in the
United States, all of which, for CEN
sus purposes, will be designated as
{, "farms."
7. A farm is all the agricultural
land under one management, whether
in single body or separate parcels.
8. The enumerator will ask for the
size and value Of each farm, the value
Of buildings and the aggregate value
Of machinery, implements, vehicles,
harness, ETC., used thereon the color
or race Of the occupant, and the
amount 3! land owned and leased.
respectively, BY said occupant
9. He will also ask for acreage ana
value Of each crop, and the acreage
improved, unimproved and irrigated
lands,
10. The designation leach crop
includes all grains, cotton, corn rice
sugar cane, sugar beets, sorghum
hay. clover, wild grasses, gathered
forage, flax, hemp, hops, peanuts to-
bacco, seeds nuts, tropical fruits
orchard fruits, nursery and green
house stock, broom corn, Irish pota-
toes and yams, all vegetables in
GLIDING the product Of all family
truck, market gardens, etc. All new
Of unusual crops, when found.
IL. The enumerator will ask Tor
the number and value Of the live
stock on the farm June LIST, 1900,
which will be reported under a num-
her Of heads, such as horses, colts
mules. asses, cows, heifers, steers,
calves, bulls, ewes. rams, lambs,
goats, chickens Gncluding guinea
fowls, turkeys, ducks. stand Of bees,
etc.
49, He will also ask for the milk,
cream, butter, cheese, raisins, prunes'
molasses, syrup, sugar eggs bees,
wax, honey, wool, wine, cider, vine
gar, dried and eyaporated fruits
forest products, and generally, all
articles made at home or for the home
from farm materials during 1899.
IA A narsnn who moves from |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
ABILENE, KANSAS.
New Church in Willowdale.

The new United Brethren church at
willowdale was dedicated Sunday.
Bishop Mills preached morning and
evening to A crowded house with an
attentive hearing and to the delight
Of all who heard him The church
was paid for before the day Of dedica-
ton and the dedicatory service was a
rare treat. Rev. Wipgerd will con-
tinue the meeting this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
THREE QUARTERS OF MILLION
Dickinson Hath Plenty Of Money in
Its Ranks,

The people Of Dickinson county are
saving their money these prosperous
times. The recent statement OF the
banks Of this county show that there
was on deposit in the banks Of the
county on February IS $74o,942,
practically three-quarters Of a million
dollars, Of which about $780, 900 is in
the Abilene banks. There are two
national and eight state banks in the
county. The per capita of money on
deposit is $50 for Dickinson-a
mighty good showing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Notice.

Owing to sickness which will nee.
essarily coniine me to the house for
several days ! have employed ?. H.
Halleck, an experienced undertaken,
to attend to my business until such
time as | am able to attend to it my.
self. 59-2t&lc w. H. EICHoLTz.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
AGENCY. Ia. Oct. u. 1899

PEPsIN SYRUP Co., Monticello, III.
GENTs:-I have used DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin with marked success.
! unhesitatingly recommend it to
those suffering with stomach trouble
or constipation. It's certainly a
blessing to humanity. You are at
liberty to use my testimonial, Very
respectfully, + M. WTLcoxsoN.
For sale BY all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Fortune Favors the brave" 1t is
also favorable to those who purify
their blood in the spring by taking
Americas Greatest Spring Medicine,
Hoods Sarsaparilla. A clear head
and healthy body are given by its
use. Constipation is cured by Hoods
Pills, 25c,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
-CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ssa', 'ss Of M1MzMu

La grippe and colds have no show
against Krause's Cold Cure.
Don't stay at home on account Of
that cold. Keep on with your work
and take Kyause's Cold Cure. Sold
bv John NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Snowfall Was % Inches.

Stephen Rohrer, of Donegal, was in
the city. He says he measured the
snowfall in piece OF timber where
there was no drifting and it was a
plump % inches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup will posi-.
lively cure Group. Many home has
been made desolate by the loss Of
dear child which could been saved by
this great remedy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
CORRESPONDENTS Wanted.

Write to us II you want to learn
what DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
will do, or call at our store and get a
trial bottle. Ten doses l0c. At all
drug stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
G, G. WYANDT.
ABILENE KANSAS.
NAV Locate Here.

+. A. Trerer, Of Morrill,, Brown
county, is in the city looking up q
location. He is an expert well drlller
and thinks favorably of Dickinson as
a business section. He is likely to
move here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Farm Loans.

am in the market with money to loan on farms III DICK
oon and surrounding counties believe can give 'he mos'
hl forms Of prepayment and the lowest rates obtanaoe
anywhere If you present loan Is maturing VI Wv
and have farm land to offer security write OF call gu e "
once will save you money
Fire and Life Insurance at lowest rates
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Farm Implements.

All sums $40 and under cash. all $40 credit Of months
will given purchaser giving with approved security 10 cent
Interest," paid when due only cent interest will be charged per
for cash. No property 10 be removed until settled Tor
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
Washington County Court.

Judge Tyler Wednesday denied the mo-
ton argued Tuesday afternoon to set aside
the verdict in the McGovern case on the
ground that 1t was excessive and outrage
Gus. In rendering his decision Judge Ty-
Ter very carefully reviewed the more inn
portant evidence introduced in the case and
the points made by counsel for the railroad
In favor OF the motion
The court said in part:--"It IL for the
jury and not for the court to appraise dam
ages. There Is no suggestion OF any cor
ruption on the part of the jury in this case
or that they arrived at their verdict other
wise than through their deliberate judg.
ment. The question is is the verdict so ex.
cessive that the court would be justified in
setting it aside2 Taking all the facts into
consideration and taking into consideration
the prospects as regards the future health
of the plaintiff, we can not say that the YER
dict should be set aside as excessive and
the verdict must stand. Motion denied"
Exceptions were taken for the defendant
company by j. II. Senter.
Judgment on verdict was set aside in the
McGovern case and it will now go to the gu
preme court.
Mary Markham against Arthur Markham
divorce. Bill granted for intolerable Be-
verify. +. p. Carleton for petitioner.
After closing up several minor items the
March term OF Washington county court
reached final adjournment at noon Wed
nesday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-06-27
JUDGE THOMPSON.

Judge Thompson died at $3.50 on Friday
morning at the home of his daughter in
Newport, where he was taken ill while on
his way to Manchester to preside at the
June term of Bennington county court.
He was seized with a chill Sunday evening
June g. which rapidly developed into ty-
phoid pneumonia. For the past sixteen
days the best medical skill las attempted
to battle the disease but peaceful and un-
conscious end came this morning.
Laforrest III. Thompson was born in
Bakersfield, January 6, 1913, the son OF
Levi S. and Irene (Hodgkins) Thompson.
He was educated at the Johnson Normal
school and Kimball Union academy; read
law and was admitted to the bar in 1871.
He took up his residence in Irssburgh that
year and began the practice OF law. He
held the office of States attorney for Or
leans county in 1874 and was Judge of
probate from 1876 to 1881. He was men,
Der of the House of Representatives in
1880, serving on the committee on the ju-
dietary and on the revision Of laws, and
again in 1882 and $780, serving as the chair
man OF the committee on judiciary at both
sessions. He was county senator in 1884
and was elected president pro tempore OF
the Senate, being also member Of the
committee on judiciary. 1t was at this SEES
sion that he was, November %, elected
Judge OF the Supreme Court of Vermont
He has since been biennially reelected
He married Mary Eliza, daughter of Hon
A. p. Dutton, of Craftsbury, August "a
1869, who bore him four children. She
died March 30, 1881, and he married Har
riet q. Kinney, by whom he also has chill
dren.