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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
his DIAMOND IS GONE.
GRANT GILLETT SELLING SHIRT
WAISTS IN EEXIC0.
Former Pluugsr Is Helping His Wife
Run a Little Millinery Store in
Chihuahua Said to Bs Poor.
A stockman the other day showed a

A st0ckman the other day showed q
gorgeous diamond shirt stud. "Rec.
ognize itp" he asked. "That is the
one Grant Gillett used to wear. He
has parted with lot Of his fnery. 1t
is said that Grant is now poor, that
the tens OF thousands he took with
him eighteen months ago when he
skipped to Mexico are about gone. 1t
is certain that it has been impossible
to collect the subscription for papers
sent to his wife by his request during
his months Of absence and later to
himself in Chihuahua. The Kansas
City Star Of last evening has these
interesting details Of Grants present
condition:
"Grant Gillett, who less than two
years ago could borrow $4,000 or
more from almost any big bank in
this section, whose cattle and acres
were counted by the thousands, whose
liabilities, when the bubble burst, ran
up into the millions, is selling shirt
waists and millinery to the senoritas
down in chihuahua. .Gillett and his
wife have little shop in the Mexican
town and the husband sells the shirt
waists the loyal wife makes and the
hats she trims.
"This story was brought back from
Mexico by Kansan, an old acquain-
tance, who saw the Gilletts in Chihua-
hua less than three weeks ago. With
in the last few months the former
plunger has learned what biting pow
erty is. Last fall the Gilletts were
running dairy. During the winter
Mrs. Gillett had smallpox and it was
with difficulty that she was nursed
through the disease. An infant child
died and then Gillett himself was &C.
cidentally poisoned. 1t took him
some weeks to recover his strength
and under these discouraging circum.
stances the dairy business slipped
away from them and they found
themselves without capital. 1t was
only recently that they adopted the
plan Of making shirt waists and rum
ming a little millinery stand. The
Kansan who saw them says they are
making some hesdway, but having
known Gillett in Kansas, he could not
help feeling pity for the family,
though he never indorsed the action
Of the plunger when he fled to Mexico.
".Don't criticise him, said the
Kansan who told reporter for the
Star about seeing Gillett in Chihua-
hua. The sight Of the man whose
check for 100000 was good any
where two years ago selling shirt
waists to the Mexican girls swept
away from me all the condemnation
| had felt for his action"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Hail Insurance.

Farmers, do you know that the Kan
sas State Mutual Hail Association OF
Mcpherson returned Al per cent Of
the premiums to its members last
yearP They did, and are in the field
for business again. 1t will be to
your interest to investigate their
plans before insuring your grain
against hail.
| also represent several reliable fire
insurance companies and make lowest
rates.
t~Farm loans specially. See me.
For full particulars see
32-ti W. d, NICHOLS, Agent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
HAssHAGEN'S EASY RACE.
No Opposition to Him for First Ward
Councilman.

The special election in the First
ward to fill the vacancy caused by
Councilman Brown moving out Of the
ward was quiet affair. Theo. Hass-
hagen had no opposition and the vote
was light one. An election without
a fight is an oddity in Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Hope Is All Right.

James Adams returned from Hope
where he has been nursing the SMALL
pox patient. He says the disease is
stamped out, premises fumigated and
patient discharged. The schools have
reopened and the town is happy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Wanted,

Good girl or woman or man and
wife, man to work on farm and wife
to do housework. Must be without
children. Good wages to right party.
A. L. HoLLINGER,
94-3 Pearl, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
At Three Score and Ten.

Mrs. r. A. Bish, who has been liv-
ing with her son south Of town, died
Of tumor Of the stomach last Monday,
aged 10 years. Funeral services from
the house at 10 a. m. Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Rural Delivery for Rhinehart.

Congressman Calderhead has filed
a petition for the establishment Of a
rural delivery route from Chapman
to Rhinehart. A petition for a route
north OF Abilene will soon be sent In.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Polymnia Club Tonight.

The Polymnia club met with
Miss Mary Giles Monday evening.
The program was:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
absolutely Pure

The housewife will find the Royal Baking Powder indispensable
in making finest foods 1t makes the hot bread hot biscuit
cake and other pastry light and excellent in every quality
Royal Baking Powder is made from pure
grape cream of tartar, the most healthful
and pleasant of all fruit acids, and adds
antdyspeptic qualities to the food.
hwp
N "a to
MT,Ne
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

the honor of being County President, and
the members regretted to part with him
in that capacity, but like Barney Coll, he
insists that the young men be given more
encouragement and offices. He is sue
ceeded by William Reilly, who is pos
sessed Of much energy and ability and
gives promise of infusing new life into
the ranks in Jacksonville.
Bob Gleason, now President of Division
l, is one of the best known and most
popular young men in Jacksonville, and
the organization is to be congratulated
upon his selection. Treasurer Michael
Kinney, one of the ablest financiers IN
Southern Indiana, and to whom this
division is indebted for much of its sue
cess was among the officers reelected.
His excellent management has resulted in
saving many dollars to the handsome
sum in his hands.
The installation was followed by a
smoker and reception, which was heartily
enjoyed by the members and visitors.
The best of feeling prevailed throughout,
while the speeches and musical selections
were very interesting. With over hum
bred members in good standing and the
number being added to, the outlook for
the next two years is exceedingly bright.
The following are the officers installed:
County President-William P. Reilly.
President-Robert Gleason.
Vice Presidert-John Kinney.
Recording Secretary--Dan Gleason.
Financial Secretary-Frank Hogan.
Treasurer-Michael Kinney.
The Hibernians of New Albany at a
largely attended and enthusiastic meet
ing held Thursday night of last week
elected their officers for the ensuing year.
Patrick Kennedy will serve as County
President of Floyd for the next two years.
Dan Walsh, the well-known dry goods
merchant, had no opposition for the
Presidency of Division 1, and his re-
election was a popular one. The MEM
bership of this division has been doubled
during the last eight months, and in view
of this fact all the old officers were given
another term, with the exception of
Secretary Flynn, whose business require
ments and absence from the city made it
impossible for him to serve longer. He
is succeeded by John Callahan, who will
prove worthy successor. The officers
elected will be installed next Thursday
night. They are as follows:
County President--Patrick Kennedy.
President-Dan Walsh.
Vice President-John Winn.
Recording Secretary-John Callahan.
Financial Secretary-James O'Hara.
Treasurer-John McBarron.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
PATRIOTIC SENTIMENTS
Attorney Thomas Walsh's
Grafton at ConnersvilIe
on the Fourth.

The citizens of Connersville, Ind, held
an old-fashioned and largely attended
Fourth of July celebration under the
auspices of Rev. F. J. Rudolph and his
congregation, and Thomas Walsh, the
well-known attorney of this city, was by
invitation one of the speakers for the
occasion. In the course of his address he
used the following language:
AS matter of fact, and one of which
we are all aware, my friends, we are the
citizens of a great country, great in its
resources, great in its developments and
great in its splendid possibilities for the
present and the future 1t is populated
with over seventy millions of progressive,
aggressive and thrifty people. It is blessed
with every climate under the sun (some-
times three or four day. and it sends its
products of mine, factory, loom and soil
to every port and harbor in the world. II
contains thousands of square miles of
territory rich as the gardens of the Nile
and it abounds in milk and honey like
the promised land of old. 1t contains
harvest fields that stretch away for miles
on miles in every section of every State,
all of which in due season roll in waves
of gold before the wind and contribute
more than their share to the shortages
which from time to time occur in every
other land. 1t has mountains teeming
with minerals and ores, hills stored with
mines and precious metals. timber lands
that supply the markets of the world
and meadow slopes that are overspread
with fruit trees that droop heavily laden
to the earth with fruit of every hue. 1t
is covered with populous cities which,
like the creations of a summer night,
have sprung into being and have become
the wonder and marvel of the world.
From the center to the circumference Of
its vast domains 1t is covered with pros
porous, peaceful and happy homes, and
right here, my friends, let me tell you
that the real strength and bulwark Of a
nation, its best fortresses, arsenals and
citadels of war consist in its prosperous
and happy homes, in its thrifty, God
fearing, law-abiding and industrious PEG
pie, in the domes, steeples and temples
which they lift to the glory of the living
God, and in that common humanity
which they display for each other in all
their relations of life.
"These are the elements Of the true
greatness and grandeur of a nation, and
as long as America retains these princi-
Piles and these elements of greatness in
the course of her career she shall pros
per and increase in power, in glory and
in wealth through the coming years Of
the coming centuries and her flag
wherever it futters in the sunlight or the
gale shall inspire the pride and respect of
every heart that beats beneath its folds or
that treads behind it to the music Of her
drums. Its stars, like the stars of heaven,
shall continue TO be the emblems and
symbols of purity, Of liberty and Of
peace. and its bars, like the crimson bars
Of sunset, shall continue to shine over
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

picture appears with this article. Before
entering upon his business career Mr..
Wolfe was connected with the Louisville
Street Railway Company, being held in
high esteem by all the employees.
Some twelve years ago he purchased the
grocery at Eighth and Oldham streets.
The high grade goods handled and his
honorable and liberal methods have
secured him customers from all parts of
the city, until his trade is perhaps the
largest of any grocery in South Louis
Vile.
Mr.. Wolfe is also a prominent Hiber-
nian, being member of Division A..
He is one of the old-school Irishmen.
Though now quite wealthy his amiable
and charitable disposition remain un-
changed. He is ever ready to contribute
to all movements for the benefit Of the
old land and the advancement of his
fellow-countrymen. His donations dur
ing his business life have been made
unostentatiopsly. but we're they known
would aggregate an astonishing amount.
Happily married and the father Of a
most interesting family, with splendid
business record, his prospects for the
future are the brightest, Few there are
whose friendship has been greater for the
Kentucky Irish American.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
REMARKABLE CAPACITIES.

Edmund Barton, Queens Counsel at
Sydney. New South Wales, was inter
viewed recently in London and said: 81
am not conyersant with the question Of
home rule, but realize an undeniable
fact. 1t is that out Of their own country
the Irish show remarkable capacities as
lawyers and as members Of all the liberal
professions. In England Lord Russell
of Killowen is Chief Justice and Sir Ed
ward Carson is Solicitor General, while
in Australia Sir Frederick barley is Chief
Justice Of New South Wales and Sir John
Madden Chief Justice Of Victoria. All
these are Irishmen, and TIE success at
tanned by them and BY many others Of
their race gives food for reflection.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
WITTY AND WISE.
Some Good Stories Told of an
Irish Judge of High
Repute.

Lord Morris, who has served his coun-
try in a judicial capacity for the long
period of thirty-three years, is repre-
sentative of one of the old families
known as the tribes of Galway" Lord
Morris has never lost that mellihuous
brogue which distinguishes West of Ire
land folk. This Characteristic provides
the groundwork for at least two stories
told on him. On one occasion the noble
lord, twice an occupant of the Irish
bench, was present at a wedding in cou-
pany with Judge Keogh. Morris was
lamenling that he had forgotten to throw
an old shoe after the the bride and bride
groom, when Keogh remarked Throw
your brogue after them; it will do just as
WE'LL" At another time Lord Morris was
sitting at the -Four Courts as Lord Chief
Justice of Ireland, when young bar
rister from the north rose nervously to
make his first motion. The Judge had
declared that no one listening to himself
would ever take him for anything but an
Irishman, which was perfectly correct.
But Galway could not understand
Antrim. The Lord Chief Justice leaned
over the bench to ask the Associate
where the barrister hailed from.
County Antrim" was the reponse.
Then asked His Lordship of the official;
Ibid ye liver come across SIGH fright
full accint in the course of yer loife1"
When Lord Morris first went to Con-
naught circuit, where he had practiced
before his elevation to the bench at the
early age of thirty-nine, he gave many
specimens of his native wit. At one as
size town the Judges arrived late. and
the grand jury, after being sworn in, sent
down true bill in a very simple case,
intended to fill up the spare time Of, the
court for the "heel" of the evening. 1t
was case of the abduction of a small
farmers daughter by shopkeeper, who
could not arrange the matter of dowry to
the satisfaction of his sweetheart's rela-
tons. The accused had met the maid
near his shop and had kept her, half
resisting, half-conscnting, on his premises
in company with an elderly female rela-
tive. The offense was therefore only Of
a technical character. Charles O'Maliey
made a wonderful speech for the pris-
oner, in the course Of which he told the
frieze-coated jurors that they were the
most intelligent, high-minded and natur-
ally gifted men he had ever addressed.
Justice Morris, when the proper time
came, said to the jury: "You have seen
my friend Mr.. O'Malley's amusing per
Torrance. Dismiss il from your minds,
and don't 90 home to your honest wives
with peacocks feathers in your hats to
proclaim the distinction he piles upon
you. / am compelled to direct you to
find verdict of guilty In this case, but
you will easily see that I think it is a
trifing thing, which. regard as quite
unfit to occupy my time. 1t is more val
liable than yours At least it is much
better paid for. Find. therefore. the
prisoner guilty Of abduction. which rests,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

mind ye, on four points-the father was
not averse, the mother was not opposed,
the girl was willing and the boy was con-
vaynient." After the verdict the Judge
sentenced the prisoner to remain in the
dock till the rising of the court. Then
turning to the Sheriff, he said: Lets
60" Before the boy was clear of the
dock the Judges head appeared again.
MARRY the girl at once, - he said, "and
God bless you both"
One day it fell to the lot of Lord Morris
to hear case at Coleraine in which
damages were claimed from a veterinary
surgeon for having poisoned a valuable
horse. The issue depended upon whether
a certain number of grains of particular
drug could be safely administered to the
animal. A dispensary doctor proved that
he had often given eight grains to a man,
from which it was to be inferred that
twelve for horse was not excessive.
Never mind your eight grains, docther, {"
said the Judge. "We all know that some
poisons are cumulative in effect, and We
may go to the edge of ruin with impunity
But tell we this: The twelve grains
wouldn't they kill the devil himself if he
swallowed them2' The doctor was an
noyed and promptly replied: 81 don't
know, my lord; never had him for a
patient" From the bench came the
answer: "Ahi no, docsher, ye never had,
more's the pity. The old bhoy's still
alive"
These, of course, are stories of the
early days of brilliant career, in which
politics at one time played considerable
part. In later years Lord Morris has al
ways followed with keen concern the
fortunes of his country, and he is cred
tied with sundry caustic observations con-
corning home rule. An ardent separatist
once observed to him that, in his opinion,
Mr.. Gladstone was heaven-born genius.
"Then," said Lord Morris, ''may it be a
long time before heaven is again in an
interesting condition" Some day, pos
sibly, the noble and learned lord may be
induced to write his "reminiscences. They
should be rich in incident and from the
photographers standpoint would pos
sess the advantage of distinguishing the
actual from the apocryphal.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
SATOLLI COUNCIL.

This well-known Organization has made
extensive preparations for the entertain
ment of their friends on the occasiCu of
their seventh annual up the river excur-
sion, which takes place this evening. 1t
will be sunset excursion, leaving al A
O'Clock, and FIVE or six hours will Se
spent ON the water, during which time
dancing will be furnished for the younger
element, whilst singing and musical
solos on the roof of the boat will afford
pleasure for the elders.
One Of the most pleasing Of programs
has been arranged and those fortunate
enough to attend will spend delightful
time on the Ohio, Lunch will be served
aboard the boat by the council members,
who guarantee all kinds Of good things
for the hungry.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

made her the equal of man, had exalted
her virtue discountenauced divorce and
sanctifed the marriage tie. We should
never cease to thank God that we were
members of that grand old church.
Mr.. ]. ]. Fitzgerald, aptly termed the
silver tongued orator of Louisville Coun-
Gil, F" was the last speaker. He portrayed
in beautiful language the duties of all
true knights, especially in the event of
the death of brother knight. when in
tear-laden words he depicted the crush
ing sorrow of the widow and the gloom
of the orphans heart, assuaged by the
soothing hand of the true Christian fra
ternity of the knights of Columbus. AT
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
THE WEDDING RING,

A wedding ring should fit the finger.
IF it is too large it is sign of shallow
ness of purpose, If too tight it suggests
that the union pinches somehow. A per-
feet fitting ring is symbolic Of a perfect
union.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

The Board of Safety has approved a
contract with the Cumberland Telephone
Company for placing the fire alarm tele-
graph wires underground in conduiss.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
FATHER KELLEHER.

During the past few days il has been
rnmored that he hadreceived the appoint
ment Of Vice Chancellor. but the report
lacks official confirmation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
Distinguished Members Present
From the Leading West
ern Cities.
A Banquet at Louisville Hotel
Presented a Brilliant
Scene.
LOUISVILLE WINS MORE LAURELS.

An event long to be remembered in the
annals of Columbian Knighthood in the
city of Louisville was the third initiation
given by Council No. 800 of the Knights
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
Patrick w. Kennedy Again
Chosen For Floyd
County.
Big Smoker and Qualification at
Installation Tuesday
Night.
DANIEL WALSH SUCCEEDS HIMSELF.

The Hibernians of Jacksonville had a
jolly time at the installation of their re-
Gently elected officers Tuesday night
For many years James Doherty has had
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

land and sea and sky as pathways of hope
to Ravens of rest for the weary, the
downtrodden and the oppressed of every
landu
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07
JAMES WOLFE.
Successful Business Career
of a WelI-Known and
Popular Irishman.

Few Irishmen in Louisville have been as
phenomenally successful as James Wolfe,
the popular Louisville grocer, whose
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

LOUISVILLE.
+. w. Bonnie, L. A. Downs,
I. ]. Kirn, ]. B. Stickler, Jr.,
f. L. Eberhard, M. T. Cusick,
Edward 7. Bright, John M. Mulloy,
II. c. Kinnison, Leo Osterman,
w. II. Werst, Patrick Bannon,
B. T. Campbell, Frank L. Reeder,
Michael Cassin, James T. Coleman,
Oscar J. Kleinmeyer, M. B. Realty.
John P. cassidy, Daniel ]. Duane,
II. Thiemann, Matt ]. Cassin.
Thomas III. Malone, Henry Bose, Jr.,
Frederick c. Krebs, James B. Bowling.
NEW HOPE. covINcToN.
Richard Masterson, Hon. M. T. Shine.
PADUcAH.
A. w. Grief, Edward d. Harmon,
p. +. Lally, ]. J. Dorian.
NASHVILLE.
+. F.. Kuhn, w. J. Varley,
H. ]. Crimes, William Smith, Jr.,
NJ. M. Mccormack.
Many distinguished visitors were pres
ent from Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Day.
ton, New York and Chicago.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

the conclusion of the last speech the en-
tire assemblage joined in singing our
national anthem, "My Country, IT'S of
Thee" making the glasses tinkle and the
hall resound with the glorious volume of
sound.
The following candidates were initiated.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1900-07-07

20. Robert Thomas Fahey.