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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06
The Growth Of Cities,

The rapid growth Of the cities of
New England and middle Atlantic
states is, perhaps, the most striking
revelation that has yet been made by
the twelfth decennial census, OF the
1859 cities Of the country having a
population Of more than %, 900, about
eighty had made greater numerical
gain in the ten years just closed than
in the ten years preceding. Since it
goes without saying also, that about
the same number grew faster than
the average-S2.5 per cent.-it is in
teresting to ascertain from a study OF
the bulletin where these cities are,
considered by sections. This study
affords an admirable test OF the urban
growth, and reveals in a striking
manner the remarkable progress OF
the northeastern part Of the country.
OF the eleven cities in the south
Atlantic group Of states only three
grew faster than the average for the
country. These we're Atlanta, Nor
folk and Jacksonville. In the south
central region only seven out Of eigh-
teen grew faster than the average. In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06

the western group there were six out
of twelve. In the north central
group, comprising the states north OF
the Ohio, most of the old free states,
with the addition Of Missouri, twenty
two cities out Of forty-eight made
more than average progress. With
the country thus divided into five
great sections, none Of the four so
far mentioned shows a group OF
cities in which more than half were
growing faster than 1915 per cent in
a decade Of years. The remaining
section is the north Atlantic; in it
forty-two out Of seventy cities have
grown faster than the country's aver
age. In Connecticut all five OF the
cities OF more than $4,000 inhabitants
made a showing above the average.
In New Jersey seven out OF ten we're
above the average; in Pennsylvania,
eleven out Of eighteen; in Maine, one
out Of one-Portland; in RHODE
Island, three out OF three, and in
Massachusetts, eleven out OF twenty.
1t should be borne in mind that the
actual growth Of the cities in the
north central region was faster, ow-
ing to the presence Of few cities on
the great lakes; but the number OF
cities to show this tendency was. as
already indicated, less than in the
north Atlantic states.
The stagnant cities were in eastern
Nebraska, northern Michigan, and at
the headwaters OF the Hudson.
Omaha, Lincoln, and Sioux City be.
long to the first group, Saginaw and
Bay City TO the second, and Troy and
Albany to the third. As a general
rule, the cities have grown faster in
the regions Of coal-beds or OF we'll
utilized water-power.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06
Rural Free Delivery.

The postmaster general will ask OF
congress at this session an appropria-
ton OF %, $780, 900 for the maintenance
Of the free rural delivery Of mail and
the appropriation should be granted
II possible.
! Wherever free rural delivery has
been tried it has proved pronounced
success, and the people are SO well
pleased with it that they would not
consent to return to the old order
Of things. As a matter OF fact, the
farmers are as much entitled to the
free delivery Of their mail once or
twice a week, or daily, for that mat
ter, as the people in the cities are to
two, three and four deliveries day,
and such an extension of the delivery
system should be provided for as
rapidly as possible.
Everything possible should be done
to bring the population of the rural
districts into closer touch with the
cities. The suburban electric rail-
ways have done much to bring about
that result, and the telephone is also
an important factor. The country is
far less remote from the centers OF
population now than 1t was ten or
fifteen years ago. Throughout some
portions Of northern Ohio, for in
stance, farm houses are connected by
telephone with small villages, and
they in turn with the county seat, go
that time and distance have both
been annihilated. The free delivery
of mail matter to the farmers will
complete the work that has been be-
gun by the suburban railroad and the
telephone, and in time the farm will
be in close touch with urban life in
every way, and that will be a good
thing not only for the farmer but for
the dweller in the city.
Congress should not hesitate to
grant the appropriation which Post
master General Smith will ask for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06

In 1865 Captain Bertrand Rockwell
scholar and gentleman, walked into
Junction City and started store in q
little shanty, being clerk, roustabout
and proprietor all in one. lie cele'
brated the S5th anniversary Of tina,
beginning last Saturday. Captain
Rockwell is today one of the most
successful men in Kansas, his wealth
is estimated in six figures but that il
the least OF it-he makes noble use Of
his possessions. He believes In a
higher life, a life Of literature, art and
music, for Kansas and no man has
done more to encourage such develop
ment. The magnificent club house
he gave to the women of Junction
City is tho best monument a mar
could ask Our congratulations to
Captain Rockwell, we like to re.
member that for time he was an
Abilene businessman, though we are
sorry he did not remain such. Long
may he live and prosper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list of ur-
claimed letters re naming in the Abb
lene postoffice for the week ending
Dec. l., 1900. Have your mail adj
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered:
GENTLEMAN's LIST
Irving, WL(9 Tibbits, A II
Twinford, WR
LADIES LIST.
Madison, Miss Nancy te.....
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, 1900-12-06
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABtNt KANSAS DECEMBER -WEL PAGES
Eloq uent and True.

President Mckinley made speech
in Philadelphia last Saturday night.
Here is the eloquent closing Of the
same: LIZ
"a great variety Of subjects was
presented and discussed in tue pro.
gress Of the campaign. We may
differ as to the extent OF the influence
OF the several issues involved but we
are all agreed as to certain things
which 1t settled. 1t records the un.
questioned endorsement Of the gold
standard, industrial independence,
lsoader markets, commercial expan-
sion, reciprocal treaty, the open
door in China, the inviolability Of
public faith, the independence and
authority Of the judiciary and peaceful
and benefcent government under
American sovereignty in the Philip
pines. American credit Is unimpsir-
ed, the American name unimpeached,
the honor Of the American arms un-
sullied and the obligations Of a right
GUS war and treaty Of peace unrepud-
lated. ApI
1.-The Republican party has placed
upon 1t tremendous responsibilities.
No party could ask for q higher ex-
preston Of confidence. 1t is great
thing to have this care; IL will
great thing to have this care; 1t will
be a greater thing to deserve and
hold. 10 this party are committed
new and grave problems. They are
too exalted for partlsanshlp' Inc
task Of settlement is for the whole
American people. Who will say they
are unequal to itP
"Liberty has not lost, but gained
in strength. The structure Of the
fathers stands secure upon the found
alton on which they raised it, and is
today as it has been in the years past
and as II will be In years to come,
the government Of the people, by
the people and for the people.
"Be not disturbed; there is no dan
ger from empire; there is no fear Tor
the republic"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06


One in q while a Kansas town gets
worked. Minneapolis has just had
an experience and the Messenger tries
to even things up a bit by hall
column roast ending. "The way he
worked people was Of itself lesson
on the suckerhood OF man. He bor-
rowed money Of this one, shirts OF
that one ran his face at the stores
and laundry, and skinned the boys at
poker and seven up. He Is a most
consummatc braggart and blew his
horn in the ears Of everyone, He is
overbearing and contemplate, and il
his wife did leave him, as now ap.
pears to be the case, we think darn
sight more Of her than II she had
stayed with him, Yes, George has
left u.s."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06

Lawrence Journal: Topeka has
sixty.two saloons, or joints, as To-
peka prefers to have them called, and
forty-one drug stores. Besides these
there are innumerable dives and gam
bling places and other disreputable
resorts. Arrests are made daily, but
no convictions result. Topeka is
fearful it may some day lose its rep.
utation as the Holy City oil Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06

Attorney General GODDARD has rem
dered an opinion that will be hard
blow to the Kansas sherifTs. In ell
feet, it will compel them to pay theil
own coal and light bills after this. In
nearly every county in the State the
sheriff lives in one portion Of the
county Jail. They have been using
fuel and light furnished by the coun,
ty for their private apartments. At
torney General GODDARD says that the
county doesn't have to stand the ex'
pense for coal, light and heat neces-
sary for that portion Of the Jail occu.
pied as a residence by the sheriff or
tailor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06


Ex.Candidate W. d. Vincent rises
to a question Of personal privilege In
the Clay Center Dispatch and in 0
signed article says; "Having run
ahead Of bis ticket he Vincent has
no cause to feel sore, but on the con.
trary feels highly complimcnted. The
election has not ruflled him In the
least. He has not lost any Of his
good temper or self.respect and en-
joys his usual degree Of happiness.
He sleeps well and his appetite is
frst.class. He went down in The
landslide in a good cause with excel.
lent company. He still reserves the
right to protest against what he
knows to be wrong. II every other
man in America had voted for Nc
Klnley be would still reserve the
right to differ from them and criticise
their lamentable lack Of political
lack Of political wisdom" 1t does
not take much to make some people
contented.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06

n MDnNp ABILENE, KAS., famous Duroc
u, HULL Jerseys and Poland Chinas.Wrlt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06
THURSDAY. DEC. 6, 1900.

The Clay Center Times is a cruel
paper. 1t drags up such sad facts as
these: In 1896 Vincent carried Clay
by 1854, that was the first time he ran.
In 1898 he carried Clay by POS, that
was the second time he ran. In 1900
he carried Clay by &c, that was the
third time he ran.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06

$40 Jackets 1898.
Plush Capes.

81 inches long, trimmed with black Thibet fur.
faced with three inches OF plush and lined with mer
cerized lining They are worth easily 200, but
marked for this special selling at. .... s..... $500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06

BUTTER MARKET.
Prices for creamery butter at points
named for week ending today. :. Dickinson
county price IN cents less than New Yor
IN cents less than Chicago III *
KANSAS CIrY-Fancy separator 23c, dairy
fancy nc.
CHICAGO-Creamery loo "a, dairy I3 D
20.
New YoRK-Creamery is @ 70, factory
II to 15h.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06
100 Wrappers for
Y " Cents.

These are igood feeced lined material, bran new
styles, good dark colorngs, most stores would ask
1926 we sold them for 100 but have marked them for
this special sale ...75c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-06
Gloves.

30 pairs kid Gloves, some slightly soed, all DOL.
ors, and all sizes but not all colors in all Sizes values
up to 1.25 pair. 800
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French Flannels.

Polka Dots, stripes and figures, all wool French Elan
nes, sold elsewhere at 75c and 85c, sale price 800
Fancy figured French Flannels, all WOOL neat de-
signs, sold regularly at 75c, sale price, ..50c
Imitation French Flannels, as pretty as the genu-
inc French Fannels printed on twed cotton cloth,
worth lSc yard you can have for ..... 500. 1910
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
SAMPSON WAS IN COMMAND.
for Prize Money on Account OF
Destruction OF Spanish Fleet.

Washington, June 1.-THE United
States court of claims has passed up
on the suit of Adm. w. T. Sampson
and others and his command Mt San
tiago for prize money on account OF
destruction of the Spanish feet. The
court declares that Adm. Sampson
was the commander-in-chief, and that
Commodore Schley was the command
ing officer of division or squadron,
thereof. on duty under the orders of
Adm. Sampson. The Spanish squad
ron Is found in court to have been
inferior to the American force and
bounty of 500, therefore, was award
ed for every officer and man under
Adm. Cevera's command.
The total amount of bounty money
allowed is $l66,700, of which Adm
Sampson will receive $685. and Adm.
Schley about $4,000. Besides finding
that Adm. Sampson was in command
during the battle, the court declared
that the New York was among the
vessels engaged.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
MRS. GLADSTONE DEAD.
The Widow Of william r.. Gl.a.,o,.
the English Statesman, Passes
Peacefully Away.

London. June 16.-Mrs. Gladstone,
widow OF William j.. Gladstone. the
noted English Statesman. died at he,
home. Harnrden. at $40 THURSDAY
evening. She had been unconscious
for about 80 hours and died without
recovering consciousness.
The news was Immediately con-
Veyed to the queen. the prince of
Wales, the dean of Westminster. the
dean of Lincoln, Sir William Vernon
Harcourt, Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman, Arthur J. Balfour and 9th
ers. In the course of the evening
William Gladstone. heir to Hawarden.
arrived from Eton. shortly followed
by two sisters from London. The
bells of IIawardeno church rang muf-
fled penls.
By courtesy Of the dean OF West
Minister. and in accordance with ar
rangements made in 1895. the funeral
VIII he held in the Abbey. The inter
ment probably will take place on
June -. being OF as private a char
meter as possible.
Mrs. Gladstone was married TO Will
lam +. Gladstone in 1899. 6i years
ago. Her maiden name was Mis-,
atherine Glynne. She was the
daughter of Sir Stephen r. Glynne,
of Hawarden castle. Flintshire.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
MOLDERS' PAY REDUCED.
inc ""Sc Scale In Effect Prior to
May ts RestOrcd-Thc Entire
Country Affected.

Detroit, Mich, June 17.-Thc con.
terence between the committee OF
nine from the MoIdcrs' Union OF
America and the administrative coun-
Gil of the Foundrymcn's National as
soclatiOn ended with the decision that
the advance in pay for moldcrs i'm
Cincinnati, Cleveland and Chicago of
% cents per day would not be
granted.
The molders in the three cities
named were getting $3.50 per dav for
bench work and $275 for floor work.
On May the request for raise was
refused, but temporary raise of 10
cents per day was granted, to remain
in effect until the present conference.
Yhe action of the association restores
the wages In effect prior to May /.
The decision affects all cities in
the United States, because had raise
been granted TO the molders of Cin-
cinnati, Cleveland and Chicago, it
would have affected all cities where
the association has members.
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PUGILIST FARLEY KILLED.
e s""cavorina TO Escape From
o." oniccr lie Was shot Three
Times I'm the Bnck.

New York, June I7.-PatroIman
Irwin j. Cornelius, of the BROOKLYN
iorco' shot and killed Patrick Farley
early Saturday. Farley had been ar
rested by the officer and was trying
to escape when he met his death
wound.
Just before daylight Farley. who
Is pugilist, came home drunk and
dragged his wife from bed. beat her
numerically and threatened TO kill
her She escaped to the street. OH
GERS Cornelius, Murphy and McLaugh-
I'm attempted TO capture Farley. and
'herc was desperate struggle. which
ended In victory for the officers.
Inc policemen got Farley 10 the
door of the stationhouse nj Green
Point and Manhattan avenues. and
thcn Mclaughlin turned and went
back toward his post. As soon as ne
had gone, Farley sprang at Cornelius.
butted him with his head. and trim
pea him up. AZ the policeman fell.
Farley turned and ran down the
street. Cornelius got up and followed.
Farley would not stop when com
lnanded 10 do so. and the officer shot
three times. One ball struck the cs-
Gaping man in the back, killing him
Instantly,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
THE CENSUS.
Result of the Enumerators' Work
VIII BE Made known.

Washington. June 19.-Director
Merriam. Of the census bureau. said
Monday that the results OF the work
OF the enumeratOrs could not be
known for Mt least two weeks. and II
might be month before the first
bulletin is issued. He stated positive
ly that the only news in regard to the
count would be made public through
bulletins issucd at the census Office.
The enumerators are strictly forbid
den by law to give ont information
of any kind in regard to their work.
and il they violate this law they will
be heavily fined. The director said
that in view of this condition any
figures presented as the work OF the
other than those con-
tained in the bulletins of the census
Office would b mere speculation and
could be OF no value. The count OF
the population in the large cities is
completed, and about i5,-
)OO enumeration districts have been
reported as finished. The number OF
cards received from enumerators up
TO date Is about $4,000. 1t will re-
luire at least five days to check up
he work Of the enumerators in order
o ascertain the payments due them.
This will be done in the various cities.
When this is finished the cards will
'e forwarded TO Washington. where
he actual tabulation Of returns will
'e begun. II is probable that Wash
ngton, ID. C.. will be the first city |
whose population will he announced |
nd following this probably will come
Director Merriam said
ionday that the work was progress
ne very satisfactorily.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
THE MURDERED MINISTER.
Baron Won KetteIer, German Minis
ter to China, IL SOn-in-Law of
President Henry II. Ledyard.

Detroit, Mich, June 17.-Baron Won
ketteler, the German minister to Chi
ma. who is reported to have been
killed in the Boxer riots in Pekin,
was son-in-law of Henry B. Led
yard, president of the Michigan Cen
trail railroad. The baron was mar
ried TO Miss Lcdyard in 1891. When
the news was conveyed to the Led
yard home it was their first intima-
tion Of what is said to have occurred.
Members of the family stated that
the barOn's wife was with him in Pc
kin and that cablegram had been
received from them week ago, say
Ing all was well.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
TIT nSIbAy.

The japanese cruiser Suma has ar
/ rived at Taltu. China.
/ Gen. Butler made another advance
and encamPed near Laings Mex, tho
Beers having fled.
The Russian and British ministers
have sent couricrs to Ticn Tsin asking
1000 troops of each nationality.
The navy department has decided To
send battalion of marines To Manila
to replace those sent into Chinese
waters.
Six men were killed and another
fatally injured in the wreck of
logging train at Cammal, near viii
Transport. Pa.
A small blaze I'm the machinery an
mex Of the Paris exposition was dis
covered 10 have been started by an
inccndiary. No clew.
The republican national committee
decided 10 bar out all the delegates
from Alabama, except the Ninth dis
trict, until the contests were settled
in the national convention.
a street car in st. Louis was badly
shattered by bomb. but no one was
hurt. \ mail car was stoned and
several shots were fired into the
crowd, but no one was hurt.
\ riot took place at Yun-Na1-Fu
and the Roman Catholic and Bible
Christian missions were utterly des-
troyed by Boxers. The Inland mis-
sion was partially wrecked.
CoomasSie. Gold Coast. South NJ
rica, is still besiegcd. and $4,000 per-
sons are on the verge Of starvation.
The relief column has been stopped
by the rebels. who are well fortified.
The president has appointed ex-
w. ID. Bynum. of In
Llama, member Of the commission
10 codfy the criminal laws Of the
Lnitcd States, vice ID. i. Culberson,
deceased.
Gov. Mount. Of Indiana. has refused
10 honor II rrquisition from Gov.
Beckham. Of Kentucky. for the extra
lition of W. ). Taylor. charged with
)cing an accessory before the fact
II the murder of William Gocbcl.
The Chinese have entrenched just
outside of Pekin and intend TO oppose
he advance Of the international coll
INN. They have guns trained on the
american mission and the British le-
yation. United States Minister Com
ger has asked for 1000 United States
rOODs.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
ELECTION IN HAVANA.
Gen. Alexandra nodrigue,, ystIo,nI-
fst, Elected Mayor by an Over
vhelmins Majority.

Havana. June 19.-Gen. Alexandra
Rodriguez. nationalist, was Saturday
elected mayor of Havana, polling 49,
073 votes, against 6,O34 cast for Senior
Estrada Mora, independent The total
vote fell about 1900 below the regis
tration. The national party elected
It's entire ticket-ls councilmen, the
treasurer, one correctional Judge and
three municipal Judges. The other
correctional judgeship fell to an in
dependent candidate. Ms did also the
fourth municipal judgeship. or the
six other councilmen. four are rcpub-
licans and two are na:ionalists who
ran independently.
Reports from every part Of the is
land go to show that perfect order
prevailed at the polls.
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MINOR STATE CONTESTS.
he Put Into POssessIon OF the
Oniccs at Once.

Frankfort, June 1.-THE court of
appeals entered an order Wednesday
sustaining in part the motion of At
torney General breckenridge in the
minor state contests. The court dis
charges the supersedeas bonds Of
the republican state officials so far
as they relate to possession of the
state Offices and buildings. The ef-
feet Of this is TO put the democratic
state officials into possession OF the
Offices and buildings at once. The
motion to discharge the supersedeas
as TO the salaries of the state officers
was overruled and this part of the
controversy goes over TO the fall
term. Judge Burnam (R) dissented.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21
EX-G0V. TAYLOR.
Gov. Stone Has Received No ReuuisI-
tioR From Gov. BecLham of Ken
tucky for His Extrndition.

Harrisburg, Pa, June lo.-Gov.
Stone has received no requisition from
Gov. Beckham, Of Kentucky. for the
extradition of ex-Gov. Taylor, who is
a delegate to the republican national
convention. Gov. Stone will attend
a banquet, and il requlsition should
be received at the executive depart
mcnt in his absence il would hardly
be acted upon in his absence. The
stories that Taylor's friends have
written him asking that cxtradition
papers be not issued II requistion
should be made upon him during the
Kentuckian's stay in Pennsylvania
are denied at the executive depart
ment
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-06-21

San Francisco. June 15.-Judge Bel
cher filed an opinion holding that
marriages of persons divorced in this
state consummated within IL months
after the decree OF divorce has been
made are invalid, and that in the eyes
of the law such persons are unmar-
ried persons. The opinion will be
blow TO hundreds OF California
couples who have married at Reno,
New, within the past two years un-
der the belief that marriage outside
of this state nullified the law.