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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Funeral Services Held.

MOONLIGHT, Aug. 2S.-The funeral
Of Roy Smith, who was killed by
lightning near Moonlight yesterday
morning, was held today at Detroit.
The sermon was delivered by Rev
James Koontz, Of this place. Burial
was at Detroit.
Mr.. Smith was 10 years old, and
was helping to cut corn. He and
Eugene Marshall were sleeping in an
unoccupied house on the farm Of +.
H. Bert. Roy was standing directly
under the chimney when it was
struck and was instantly killed. Mr..
Mr.. Marshall was lying near where
Roy was standing and was very seri-
ously injured but may recover Mr..
Smiths parents live near Milford and
were sent for at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
soIoxoH's SARCASM.
Oh Yss, Solomon viii Be True to tho
Ticket.

The Solomon Tribune, Fusion, says:
Solomon can have anything she
wants! How many times has that
same old con story teen buzzed into
the Solomon peoples ears by the pol.
iticians and how many county offices
have ever been held by Solomon menP
The story has been told for twenty
years and not one office has ever been
given to a Solomon man. Yes, we
were again told this year that Solo
mon could have any place she wanted
on the Democratic ticket. But did
she get ite Not much! Did any man
who claimed Solomon to be his home
ever get place on the ticketP Not
that we have heard OF, Is there any
likelihood Of a Solomon Democrat
ever getting place on the ticketP
We most candidly say that we don't
believe there is.
again last week Solomon stepped
up and took her medicine like she
always does. We were promised a
year ago that Mr.. Butcher should be
the fusion candidate for representa-
tive from this county but were later
let down on that and assured that Mr..
Morgan should be the candidate for
probate Judge. Promises were even
so strong that we were told and led
to believe that Mr.. Morgan would be
the only candidate before the conven-
ton. But he was not and we were
beaten three to one, but not without
finding out who was at the bottom Of
the deal and who is usually at the
bottom Of such deals"
"Oh yes adds the Tribune sarcas-
tically, Solomon will be tue to the
ticket" OF course she will
"Solomon Democrats are true Dem.
ocrats--true to Democratic princi-
Piles, true to their promises and true
to their ticket and have always run
up big majorities for the ticket. They
realize they have been the victims Of
one Of the meanest pieces Of dirty
politics ever run up in the county"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Fine Seed Wheat and Oats for Sale.

TO Vie Farmers Of Centra Kansas:
II you wish to change your seed
wheat and oats now is your chance.
| am selling new cross.bred varieties
Of wheat and oats, thoroughly tested
in Dickinson and adjoining counties,
every bushel guaranteed, have always
given entire satisfaction. Fly does
not injure this wheat so badly as
common wheat; have three kinds
that will not rust. Mr.. Madison OF
Dickinson county says; "lt is the
best wheat ever brought here, stands
straight and will yield 50 to 40 BUSH
els, while old varieties TALL down
badly" Farmers, call on me or send
a card and will call on you.
DTNo agents in Dickinson county.
g. W. YATES,
Agent for central Kansas,
40 Woodbine, Kss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
MAIL CARRIER MISSING.
Has Been Gone for Several Days-His
Friends Alarmed.

The trends Of j. Lehman, the mail
carrier who has carried mail from
Abilene to Holland and return, are
worried about him. At harvest's be-
ginning he gotta substitute and went
to work. The substitute sent for
him Aug. IA and he borrowed his
brothers. horse In north Dickinson
and started to answer the call. Since
then he has NOT been heard Of. II Is
said that he has been attending evan.
gellstic meetings held by the Fire
Brands in Hayes township.
Mr.. Lehman's brother works for j.
+. Hantz and is looking for the ab-
sent one. Young Pooler, the substi-
tate carrier, has an elephant on his
hands-he wants to quit and can't.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
CYCLONE DAVIS TALKED.
Solomon Populists Listened to a
Speech.

j. A. Davis, Of Texas, better known
as Cyclone" Davis, addressed good
sized meeting in solomon Saturday
night. About 20 Abileneites attend
ed. +. z. Butcher presided and
Davis talked for nearly two hours.
He is a typical southerner and q
whirlwind talker. He discussed
everything appertaining to the cam.
paign and gave Bryan and free silver
great send of.
He came to Abilene with those
from this city and spent Sunday with
relatives near here, leaving last night
for Indiana. He spends two weeks
in that state and then goes to Cali
fornia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
NEED THE MONEY.
Populist State Committee Badly
Lacks Funds.

II the Populist state committee
maintains headquarters until election
day it will be necessary to get hold
Of more money than there is now in
sight. In fact, the committee is in
financial distress and special meet.
ing Of the executive committee, rep
resenting the state committee, was
called and held in Topeka Friday with
the hope Of devising some means OF
raising money.
The pressing expenses Of the cam
paign will be met in the interval by
an assessment TO be made as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
FL0PS THAT DON'T COUNT.
]. B. Ehrsam and Thos. Perry Claim
ed as Converts.


The Enterprise people are smiling
at a scare-head article in the fusion
organs claiming that j. B. Ehrsam is
a new convert to PopuIism. Probably
Mr.. Ehrsam also smiles for he has
not pretended to be a Republican for
several years. Four years ago the
Republicans classed him as "doubt-
full" and it is believed that he voted
for Bryan. Three years ago be was
put in the Populist column. Two
years ago he openly supported the
fusion ticket and it is said made per.
sonal pleas to bis employees to sup
port John Heller, Populst, for the
legislature. 1t is safe TO assume that
he has not been a Republican for four
years. When the poll was made be-
fore bis alleged flop he was put down
as Populiss.
Thos. Perry has been Populist
since 1896 and left the Republicans
because he was not given a pension
in spite Of the fact that three pension
boards reported that be was in good
health and strength.
The Populists' flop column looks
rather thin thus far.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
PAID GO0DLAND REWARD.
Eleven Hundred Dollars Allowed for
the House on the Prairie.

GooDLAND. Kas., Aug, 24.-O. H.
Swingley, Of Omaha, adjustor for the
Union Pacific railway company, was
here yesterday settling claims re-
gardipg the capture Of the Union Pa
cifc train robbers. The reward Of
$4,000 was paid to Sheriff Walker, j.
B. Riggs and George Cullins. Mr..
Riggs received the largest portion.
The adjustor allowed Mr.. Bartholo-
new $l,100 for the burning Of his
house. Other claims that the adius-
tor settled brings the amount up to
about $500. The payment Of the
claims outside Of the reward was vol.
untary on the part Of the company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Herington's 8 Festival.

Bills have been received for the
Herington fall festival. The days
will be-
Sept. 6-Political day with speeches
by orators Of both parties.
Sept. lodge day for M. W. A.
and A. 0. U. W, Prizes for drills,
parade and speaking.
Sept S-Farmers' day, parade, bas-
ket picnic and speaking
On Sept. Q. and gun shoots; con-
cert every evening; $500 in premiums
for drills and contests; $500 in prizes
for products, etc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
FARMERS HAVE WON.
N. K. 4 7. Railway Has No Claim on
the Lands.

The cases Of the government
against the Missouri, Kansas 4 Texas
railway company involving 1000
farms along the line Of the road in
Allen, Geary, Morris, Dickinson,
Lyon Coffey, Cherokee, Crawford and
Labette counties, was taken up for
final argument before Judge Hook in
the United States court yesterday.
These cases have been In federal
court fourteen years and the main
point In contention is that the road
sold land to farmers that was never
granted to it.
In many cases the government is.
sued patents to settlers and especially
is this the condition In Allen county.
Most OF the suits we're to determine
the right to possession between claim.
ants with the government patents
and those holding railroad quit claim
deeds. Judge Hook announced be-
fore the opening Of the final argu-
ments that he had decided to issue a
decree dismissing the cases in every
county except Allen. This means
that the farmers now with deeds and
in actual possession Of the land have
their titles clear. Over 1,100 farmers
are affected. The arguments in the
Allen county cases were concluded
last evening and a decision will be
rendered in October.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30

The above Is an excellent likeness
ofthe Republican nominee for probate
Judge, P. L. Jennings, OF Chapman.
He is one Of the county's Oldest resi-
dents and deservedly has the trust
and confidence Of all. He is veteran
81 the Civil war and has been honored
by being elected delegate to the
national encampment from the Fifth
district and will attend the great
meeting.
The Chapman Standard, Mr.. Jen-
nings' home paper. says; "P. l..
Jennings, who will be the next pro.
bate judge Of Dickinson county, was
born in Lafayette, Ind, in 1874, and
is So years Of age. He has been a
resident OF Kansas since 1877 and a
citizen Of Chapman for l3 years. He
has been in business since locating
here and has by his dealings made
himself very popular at home. He
has been twice elected mayor and is
now serving his second term as police
Judge. He is veteran Of the civil
war with an honorable discharge.
The Republican county convention
chose wisely when they nominated
him for probate Judge. He is in every
way qualified and specially adapted
for the office and will fill the same in
. manner that will give satisfaction
to all and reflect honor upon himself
and party. Chapman is for him to
q man. jennings is winner"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
RA1NED AND HAILED.
Lively Night Storm That Scared
Some People.
From Fridays Daily.]


A lively thunder storm made things
rattle last might, coming from the
the north with high wind. Consid.
cradle hail fell, stripping the leaves
off trees and making garden and lawn
plants look decidedly ragged. Light
ming struck Mr.. Kirkwood's kitchen
chimney but did only slight damage.
Many sparrows were killed, hun
dred or more dead birds being picked
up in Kirby park this morning. The
storm extended across the county but
was less severe both north and south
than in this vicinity. The rainfall
was l.43 inches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
LIGHTNING KILLED HIN.
Roy Smith, IL Iilss Northeast, Has
4 Fatal Shock.


The storm this morning was severe
In its electrical effects in North Dick.
inson. Roy Smith, aged about %,
was killed by a stroke Of lightning
during its continuance. He was
dressed and was sitting in a small
building used for the hired help on
the farm where be worked when the
lightning struck the hue and thus en-.
tering the room struck him, causing
instant death. His clothes and shoes
were torn off and his body was some
what burned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Creamerymen's Picnic.

The creamerymen will have q pic
mic at Rees' grove B miles southwest
Of this city on Thursday. The pro-
gram includes prayer by Rev. DR.. F.
S. Blayney, address Of welcome by s.
Goldsmith, response by J. K. Forney
and addresses by Prof. J. G. Haney,
H. NJ. Bainer and J. D. Rickman Of
the State Agricultural college. A
basket dinner will be held at noon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Many New Sidewalks.

The rate at which new brick side
walks are being laid will soon put the
town in the front rank OF the cities Of
Kansas on the sidewalk proposition.
Free delivery may be expected when
the town is ready for it. Mayor Hal.
leck deserves much credit for push
ing improvements.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
They Prefer Home Papers.

A meeting Of the Commercial club
directors was called this morning 10
consider a proposition from C. u.
Gum, an advertisement writer, TO
place half page write-up in the To.
peka Capital for 500. The club re.
fused to accept the proposition, the
directors preierring to patronize
home papers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Advertised Latter.

The following is the list Of un.
claimed letters remaining In the Abb.
lene postofllce for the week ending
Aug. 25, 1900. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and 1t
will be promptly delivered:
GEsTLEMAH's LIST.
Ross, FG
LADIES LIST.
Orist, Mrs Laura DePriest, Miss Eugenie
One cent will be charged for all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WARING, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
MEETINGS IN A TENT.
Political Gatherings May Be Held
Under Canvas.

Abilene is short on public halls for
the campaign. The court room is
small and the opera house will not
be ready before Oct. 10. The leaders
Of all parties talk Of uniting and buy
ing tent for use during the cam
paign. 1t will be a very attractive
place for meetings. All parties will
use it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Special Train to Concordia.

The NJ. W. Of A. will run special
train over the Santa Fe from Salina
via Abilene to the Fifth district log
rolling at Concordia Sept. 6. A large
number will 90 from Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Roosevelt Date Changed.

The dates when Gov. Roosevelt will
be In the state have been changed
from Oct. 2-S to Sept. 2S-2s. He will
be in Abilene on the 2Sth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30

The committee has assigned speak
ers, among the list being the follow.
ing: ..
Levi Humbargar: Stockton, Sept.
5; Osborne, g. Downs, 7; Hutchinson,
10 and II; Nickerson, l2; Larned, l3;
Marion, IA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30

MISS huDy JOnntz gave pleabanV
tea party to dozen little girls last
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Brewer and
children and Mrs. G. s. Brewer re-
turned from pleasant outing at
Colorado Springs, Manitou and other
delightful spots in the Ute pass.
Miss May Sexton, Of Minneapolis,
is the guest Of Mrs. D. D. Gage.
Miss Alice Sterl was hostess for o
very delightful party Of about 40
young people at her home on Vine
street. The guests Of honor we're
Miss Cain Of Atchison and Miss Hawk
Of Lawrence. Dancing In the spa
cious parlors to music Of Miller's or
chestra, cards and delectable lunch
made the evening very enjoyable
one for all. Misses Hazel Felty,
Marguerite Cuthbert, Helen Glcissner
and Helen Sterl very gracefully pre-
sided at the punch bowl. The guests
we're:
Misses Florence Hawk Of Lawrence,
Alma Brown, Della Brown, Anna
Warfeld, Rea Wilson, Clara Case,
Florence Gorden, Mary Reed, Lydia
Reed, Mary Giles, Ethel Giles, Mabel
Cuthbert, Augusta Dewey, Lena SUIT
ter, Carrie Johntz, Daisy Hoffman Of
Enterprise, Roberts and Whitley Of
Emporia, Sexton OF Minneapolis,
Cain Of Atchison.
Messrs. Roberts Of Emporia, Griggs
Of Lawrence, MacKnight Of Junction
City, Edward Johntz, Charles Case,
Frank Parent, Chris Forney, Bruce
Gimmel, Arthur Hurd, Will McIn-
erney, Guy Mitchell, John Brunt,
Henry sutter, viii Sterl, Oscar Sterl,
Dave Lott, Fred Anderson, Thad Hof-
man Of Enterprise.
Mesdames John Gleissner, Joseph
White, F. B. Bearce, j. W. Felty, L.
A. Reed.
Messrs. and Mesdames J. A. Young,
Paul Hurd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
BAKING POWDER
absolutely Pure

For the third of century the
standard for strength and purity. 1t
makes the hot bread, hot biscuit,
cake and other pastry light, sweet
and excellent in every quality.
No other baking powder is
"just as good as Royal" either in
strength, purity or wholesomeness.
Many low priced imitation baking powders
upon the market These made with alum
and should betaken to avoid them saluw
Is poison, to be taken In the food
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30

represents the Republican Nal
committee in Rhinehart township.
Mr.. hollinger has lived in Dickinson
most of bis life, isa prosperous farm
er and wide-awake Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
]. $ ROBBINS

j. S ROBBINS
is the Republican central committee
man from Liberty. He is the popular
druggist OF Woodbine, has hosts Of
friends and is staunch Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30

Is the central committeeman for Lyon
township. He is one of Herington's
most popular citizens and will bring
in a rousing Republican majority in
November
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
H. A. KEvE

H. A. KEVE
is the Republican central committee
man from the First ward OF Abilene.
He is an old soldier and hard worker
for party success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-30
Social and Personal.
From Saturdays $ Daily.l

Miss Ruby Johntz gave a pleasant
tea party to a dozen little girls last
evening.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-07-07
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Emulsion de Scots.
The New York and Porto-Rico
steamship Company.
Elldoras rosa,las del Dr.. Williams
The New York Life Insurance
Company.
Vino cordial del DR.. Ulrici.
Maquinas de O.: .rihir Renin oton
La Universidad Dc Notre Dame
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Maqulnas dc eS"ljbir lie Hammond
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nistas.
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Alimento Mellin para niaos.
Pll@Oras del Dr.. Haydok.
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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-07-07
Sellos de gonna.
Per moderno o procedimiento
& precios muy bajos.
En La Correspondence.

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DE ULTIMA NOVEDAD.
PARA PAPEL DE CARTA. Y DE
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En- La Correspondence
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-07-07

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-07

The recent crisis in China has not
| brought forth as many books on the sub
ject as might have been expected. and the
| reason of their scarcity probably is that
there are comparatively few writers who
are sufficiently familiar with the politics
and social systems of eastern Asia. and
who also have tine time TO do such work
effectively. The men who have spent their
lives in the civil or military service OF the
United States or of Great Britain, in ORR
entail lands are generally TOO busy to spend
much time in writing out the results of
their observations, and Asia;ic problems
are peculiarly unapproachable to one who
is not thoroughly familiar with the ground.
1t takes the better part Of a lifetime 10
slough Western prejudices and ideas and
learn to understand the Mongol nature.
But the few bool:s which have appeared
on the Chinese situation are well written
and extremely interesting, and there is
one sentiment invariably expressed in
them. which is worthy of attention in con-
nection with the punishment of the Grim
inals of Paoting-fu. This opinion is va
TlouSiy INDICATED Dy GiUefenl writer's, Dut
its general Significance is that lack Of
severityiis. the worst mistake that one can
make in dealing with an Asiatic 1t is not
necessary - be eruel-that would provoke
reDrisals-bpt it is not wise TO be TOO len
lent. One and all of these writers agree
that mereiful reprieyes and combinations
of sentences are things which the Oriental.
especially the Chinese. does not under
stand. He CONSTITUTES such conduct as weak
ness.
The imperative duty, then. OF all con-
ccrned in the management Of European
affairs in China, and of American affairs
rs we'll. is TO uphold the dignity of the
governments which they represent, and
TO refuse to allow any indignity to go I'M
punished. There has hitherto been a lack
of comprehension of Chinese character
among the people OF Europe and america
which has resulted disastrously on more
than one occasion. The home staying Chi
nesc is thoroughly convinced that the cit
liens Of other nations are not his equals.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-07
MIR. GAGE ON THE RESULT.
4 Statement From the Secretary of
the Treasury.

When there was no longer any doubt as
to the result of the election last night
Secretary Gage, who was at the White
House. gave out the following statement:
THE result will bring a sense Of graft
fication and triumph to the rank and file
as well as to the leaders of the Republi-
can party. If this were all which the re-
suit involved one could look on it with a
sense of comparative Indifference. To my
mind, however, this is but the most minor
consideration. 1t is the broad Industrial
and commercial interest to which the re-
suit must bring a feeling of profound
thankfulness. 1t is not necessary to des-
cant upon the propositions of the opposi-
ton. These propositions have been re-
jected, and We have the assurance that no
serious interruption to the on-going of
business affairs is to occur
The country, that portion of it at least
which carried the burdens and risks Of
enterprise and industry. will give sigh
OF relief that We have been delivered
from dangers which could not be meas
ured. Thus relieved. new confidence and
courage will everywhere be felt. and the
good condition of finance. trade. and in
dustrial activity, now SO observable on
every hand, ought to and undoubtedly will
be. Strengthening in advance
1T is to be hoped that the victorious
party will realize that Its triumph only
serves to increase its responsibility not
to its adherents merely but to all tn Leo-
pie. The protests and criticisms Of the
minority, made in good faith, may justly
demand patient consideration from the
party invested with legislative and admin
istratiye power.
Protests and criticisms have filled the
air with clamorous tongues. Intensified
by partisan heat though they have been,
the elements of truth they may carry are
educational and may bring light to La
tional councils
My own deep conviction-freed as far
as possible from political bias-is that
every right-minded man and woman in
our land is to be congratulated upon the
result. l know IL I know anything. that
in the President elect the country may
impose its trust with full sense of Sc
curity. He loves his country better than
his party. and his highest aim is to Sc
cure to it, as a whole, conditions of do
nestle peace, economy. and well-being.
This opinion is. believe. fully shared by
those of the opposing party, whether from
the North or South. who representing
their constituents in the halls of the Ma
tional Legislature, have come into con-
tact viii, his spirit and motives during
the four years of administration now
drawing to a close"