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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
WILL HELP HER1NGroN.
Rock Islands New Cut Off to Reach
Dickinson.

When the Rock Island begins build
ing its big cutoff to the southwest
from Liberal to Fl Paso this month i
means that within very few months
the Rock Island will begin laying
steel rails from Fairbury, Neb., to
Herington. 1t is part of the same
general plan to get the shortest line
yet built from all parts Of the Rock
Island system to Los Angeles and to
all parts Of Mexico.
Leading away off to the southwest
through Kansas, almost touching the
Oklahoma border at the terminus Of
Liberal, the Rock Island now has a
line. All surveys have been complet-
ed, articles Of incorporation filed, and
formal announcement made that work
is to begin at once on an extension
that will carry this road 270 miles
further to the southwest, through
the Panhandle Of Oklahoma, north.
western Texas and northwestern New
Mexico by way Of Clayton to Santa
Resale, near White Oaks.
Fairbury is at the northern obtuse
angle Of big diamond formed by the
Rock Island system. This cutoff
will be built diagonally across to the
southwest, crossing the southwest
side Of the diamond at Clay Center,
and will continue southwark to Her.
ingtoni where is now the junction OF
the Liberal extension with the Fort
Worth line. This means the build.
ing OF about 100 miles Of new track,
and will result in direct saving of
over so miles more from Omaha, not
only to the southwest and to Los
Angeles or Mexico, but also to Los
Angeles or Mexico, but also to Fort
Worth and the whole Oklahoma
county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
}. E. BREW r.
DIDN'T SCARE GEORGE.
G. F, Hoffman Hold Down the Solo
mon Station.

g. +. Hoffman Of Abilene who was
ordered to Solomon by the Santa Fe
to take charge Of the station in
place Of the striking operator had a
squally time about $50 last evening.
A dozen roughs called on him and
made threats, warning him that
something might happen during the
night II he did not leave town.
George did not reply nor did he leave
town. He was at bis post all night
and is there yet without any more
disturbance. He did not scare worth
cent and is looking after everything
in good style. Sheriff Baker went to
Solomon last night but has made no
arrests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
For School Children ONLY.

Supt. Niesley has made special
price for the three next entertain
ments Of the high school course for
school children only Of % cents ad-
mission, half price. These concerts
will be a delight to the young folks
and they will enjoy them. The ar
rangement commences with touight's
performance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Eastern Star Reception.

The Eastern Star had special
meeting Saturday night when G. b.
Harding and wife were initiated and
lunch was served. The grand matron
was present and made a short adj
dress. Mr.. and Mrs. Edison gave a
dinner yesterday in her honor. She
will be accompanied to Ellsworth to.
morrow by a number of Abilene Star
members who will attend a meeting
Of the Ellsworth chapter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
PETER MADE 5000 900.
Dickinsonian Cleared Up a Fortune
at Cape Nome.

Peter Anderson, who made fortune
in the Klondike last year, came home
from Cape Nome last week, stayed
two days and left for San Francisco
en- route to Cape Nome again. He
has a score Of fine claims and good
authority says he has cleaned up over
100000 since last spring. DR.. A. &.
Anderson who went with him got
nothing and has returned to medical
practice in Riley county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
PIPE ORGAN IS HERE.
Lutheran Churchs New Instrument
Being Set Up.

The new $1,000 pipe organ Of the
Lutheran church arrived last week
from Hagerstown, Md, and is
being set up by Prof. W. II. Packard
Of Salina. 1t will fill the entire re-
cess back Of the pulpit and will be a
great addition to the church's attrac-
tions. When it is in position recital
will be given with a number Of out Of
town musicians assisting in the pro-
gram.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Teachers Adjourn to Jan. 10,

About rs teachers attended the
meeting at the high school rooms
last Saturday. Owing to delayed
trains etc. those on the program were
not present and the association ad-
iourned to Jan. Is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
OUR Santa Claus :

is a common sense old
fellow happy, hearty
and healthy himself,
and bent on seeing
others just as well of.
He believes it is right
to make children n1er-
ry at Christmas with
jim cracks and play
things, and believes
that the big folks are
all the better if they,
too, unbend for a
share Of these de-
lights. However, ne
has a way Of being
practical as well as
jolly. And so he sends
out, may be, an Over
coat. Gloves or Hat
for father; a Suit,
Muher or Cap for
brother; a house Coat,
Umbrella or Tie for
some other girls
brother. We have
everything in gentle
mems wear you can
think Of, andno Christ
mas present is appre.
ciated 80 much as a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Pyramids Choose officers.

The A. 0. P. elected officers last
week as follows:
CIV Lloyd, MP; J l. Morley, F s;
Nettie Folk, l. S; J D Cramer, P; Mrs
R Parker, Ps; Mrs Hershey, S; r
Bradley, G.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Money Failed to Come.

Henry Klopier has sued the First
National bank of Herington for sl94.
He says the bank promised to loan
him 1892 to buy cattle and then did
not furnish the money Hence be
wants damages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Ballasting Is Complete,

The ballast on the Union Pacific is
complete as far as it will be put down
this fall. The contract for the fifty
miles was complete at mile post num-
Der l7S, which is one mile this side
of New Cambria. A gang of men
is now employed surfacing the
track.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Triple Tie Elects officers.

The following officers were elected
by the Triple Tie last week;
&c Roger, P; W D Nichols, V P;
II Fellows, Sec; Mrs Roger, G; R
Waring, Treas; Mrs Waring, Con; 5
J Poore, Sen; J j Eddy, &C f Rice,
Trus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Buy Mem q Ms aMA Yov
wlM Ne save 70 oct sow\c-
tM>Mg M>ce M~t wv
N\casc vow.

We are showing many useful and handsome articles
suitable for Christmas presents and when making your Sc
lections please give us call.
Our line of Christmas condes, nuts and fruits very
attractive and the largest shown. We are making
special low prices to school teachers and Sabbath school
committees who wish to buy in quantities Don't fail to get
our prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Robertson Is Agent.

W. X. Robertson has been appoint
ed agent OF the Santa Fe here and
with e. N. Rochester as operator is
in charge. 1t is probably only a
temporary arrangement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re
Hector December 70, 1900,
Notice Of Final Settlement.

STATE OF KANSAS, DC
Dickinson County, ~
In the probate court of said county,
In the matter OF the estate of william
Wendt, deceased
To all creditors Of and other persons inter-
ested in said estate You are hereby noti-
fed that NJ the next regular term OF the
Probate Court in and for said county, TO be
held Mt the probate judges office in Abilene
In said county on the 9Th day OF January,
1901, being the second Tuesday In said month
OF January, will make Anal settlement OF
said estate CAROLINE WENDT,
Administrative.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
City High School Notes.

Misses Olga Tonkin, Bertha Forney
Vera Dunnett, Berta Bradfeld and
Grace and Sadie Hopkins were visitors
this week.
Report cards we're issued Monday.
The following ranked one: Senior,
Keturah Swartz; junior, Edward
Burke; sophomore, Naomi Englei
freshman, Clara Carroll.
1t has been decided that the school
will have new song books, also mu-
sic teacher. A vote was cast this
morning in favor of Miss Grace Kug-
Ter who teaches music at the AlleI
Commercial college.
Examination will not be given un-
til after the holidays.
The following is the Christmas pro-
gram to be given Friday, Dec. p: Z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Organ Will Be Dedicated.

The new pipe organ Of the Luther
an church will be dedicated Dec. rs
with recital in which several noted
musicians will take part.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

This is the season Of the year when all lovers Of good
coffee enjoy good cup-we pride ourselves upon having
the best brands upon the market Our coffee trade is
steadily increasing and we can recommend with confidence
the following brands:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

To Nellie Swain, Cooksvllle, Illinois. '
You are hereby notified that you have
been sued by Claude i. Swain, who filed his
petition In the District Court OF Dick
inson County State OF Kansas on
the 18th day Of December. A. D.. 1900,
wherein he asks for divorce from you upon
the grounds OF abandonment and mpotency,
and that unless you answer or demurrer TO
said petition on or before the 23rd day OF
January, A. d. 1901, said petition will be
taken as true and judgment rendered d.
yorcIng said plaintiff, Claude ! Swain, from
you. CLAUDE i. SWAIN,
BY :. s. SMITH,
His Attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

useful 1fyou in search Of gift for grandfather uncle
brother or for George" here and will show you many
things please you help you settle question
of Christmas gifts in satisfactory manner Our Christmas bar
gains beckon you in this drection-COME
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
THE GREAT STRIKE
In the Anthracite Region Has Al
ready Begun.

SCRANTON, Penna, Sept. 1.-THE
anthracite mine strike grew rapidly
over night. Though the strike does
not officially begin until the whsle
blows tomorrow night, the men are
quitting WORK by hundreds.
Il seems that az fast as they use up
their stock of powder, they lay eff, as
they do not care to.buy more.
Seven of the mines are idle to-day.
No coal is being mined.
Wednesday the strike will be gene
raj. Mine oSners are apparently sur
prised at she strength shown by the
union. Operators are distributing cir
culars showing that the United Mine
Workers sill not bs able TO feed the
army of strikers and that they will
soon suffer terrible privstions.
Mine Workers officials say that no
one will 60 hungry, and that they will
care for every ybody.
President Mitchell Is expected TO
reach here early next week, and Pre-
sidens Gompers o! the American Fede-
ration of Labor will bs here Sunday
night to address a mass-meeting.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14

new YORK CAMPAIGN
To Be Opened BY the Republicans
TOnioht.

NEW YORK, Sept 14.-The republi.
can campaign will be opened with q
boom here tonight. The final arrange
mens for tonight. enthusiastic open.
ing provides for four big msssmeet-
fngs, at Cooper Union, Durlsod's Rid
ing Academy, the great pavilion at
125th street and Seventh avenue, aud
10 Zsitner's Casino. Bronx borough
The mee tings will all be addressed by
speakers of nasionsl reputation.
At Cooper Union, President ]. G..
Schurman of the Cornell university,
ex-Msyor Strong, aad John S. Wise,
OF Virginia will be the speakers: at
Durland's Academy, Senator Lodge,
]. Sloat FAssets and J. Hampton Hoge
at the pavilion meeting. Senator
Chauncey NJ. Depew, Postmaster
General Smith and State Senator
Stranahan; and at u Zsitner's Casino, in
the. Bronx, Senator Joseph B. Foraker,
Gen. Stewart L. Woodford and Job
E. Hedges.
Great results are expected not only
for the effect In this city, but upon the
campaign throu0hout the country.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
ELOPEMENT CASE
Followed Up BY Court Proceedings.

Followed Up By Court Proceedings
CHARLOTTE, N C, Sept. 1.-THE
osse OF DR.. Howard NJ. Wilkinson, whc
eloped from Della ware with Mise Jo-
sephine Packard, his wtfe's sister, ts
set for hearing before a justice Of the
peace today.
DR.. Wilkinson recently shipped q
large consignment Of drugs from Dover,
D.l.. to the Eagle Drug Co., of this
city. The goods were all attached by
several creditors Of Dr.. Wilkinson In
Delaware. The Eagle Drug Co., OF this
city, bad no knowledge OF the shipment
and the use OF Its rame was without
authority.
The whereabouts OF the doctor aud
Miss Wilkinson are unknown and 1t 10
expected the ca-e will 60 by default
They had intended to open a drug store
here before their movements became
known.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
BRYAN CONFIDENT
That He Will Carry the State OF
Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Sept. IA Since his visit
to Ohio q week ago Bryan has chang ed
his opinion about his chances In this
state. He doubted his success here
then. Now he cOnhdently expects to
carry the state.
The change has been brought about
by his leaders, who assure him that
Ohio is safe for him. Bryan is beside
himself with i,y over the action OF
mayor Jones OF Toledo +, coming out
for the democra ratic leader.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
THE WATER COMPANY
Comes In For a Knocking
This Time, and Mr.. Gift
ford Does Some
Talking.

The regular session Of the city coun-
Gil was held last night with six alder
men present, Mr.. Badger being ct
Calves ton, and Mr.. Stewart also nos
being In attend dance. The interest of
the meeting centered In the School
bona ordinance which Mr.. Grant,
chairman o! the ordicapce committee,
introduced, and On attack on the water
works. Toe ordinance was 1opted by
| Q unanimous vote.
It merely makes legal e action
OF the council In the lsst weekly ses-
sion when the matter If the school
bonds was fret mentioned. It author
izss the holding of an election az
which the taxpayers of Ell Psso are to
decide whether or not she city Ia to
Issue bonds to the amount of SIS. 600
for building a high school aud several
additions to buildings now in use.
Judge Kemp went over the ordinance
carefully after tie clerk had hnished
reading 1t, and the dates were diled
In. The ordinance has to run for
thirty days from date. which will bring
tnS oobC Va VIC SlcCLlOR OStOOcr
Sunday are not included 10 the count.
The ordinance Was not discussed in
the council Ast night. Mr.. Ozdea, ex-
pressing the stand TAX en- by the council,
said that IL was desired that the people
should have the question to vote upon.
Mr.. Clifford cast the only opposing vote
under the impression that be va. ans
wering to the roll Gail, but when he
found out his mistake changed i. aud
made the vote unanimous.
After roll call acting chiet Rerdy of
the police depa tment reported that
the lights in the east side of the city
were not In operation Wednesday
night.
CITY WARRANTS DRAWN.
City Clerk Catlin reported warrants
drawn by him for the fiscal year erd-
ing August 81, rs follows against the
different edeDArtments:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
KRUGER
RESIGNS
Lord Roberts Shows How
Hopeless the Boer Cause
Has Become.
DBSBRTION OF PAUL.
Should Make the Burghers
Realize the UseIessneSS
Of Further Resist
ance.

PRETORIA, Sept. H.-Lord Roberts
has printed and put in circulation {
procl ,mation announcing that Presi-
dent Kruger aud state secretary Reti,
have arrived a. Lorenzo MARQUEE
with a view TO sailing for Europe.
"Mr Kruger" continues the procls
nation, has formally resigned the
position he held as president Of the
South-Africaa repub bile, tnus severinG
vaal.
.'Mr Kruger's action shows how
hopeless in his opinion is the wal
which has nov been carried on for
nearly u year. His desertiou OF the
Boer cause had made IL clear to his
fellowburghers that it is useless to con
thu, the struggle longer"
The proclamation goes en- to say the
British hol1 nearly 5000 Boer prison
ers, none of whom will be released
until the unconditional surrender OF
those ssill lighting has been received.
The Burghers must be cognizant, 3"
says Lord R1b,rts. ''oi the fact that
there Is no hope of Intervention, anc
shat it IL tre differentiation OF the Bri-
tish empire TO effect complete occupa-
tion o! III. Boer territory
Lord R3osrts concludes with . warn
ing that the longer guerrilla warfare
continues the more severe will repres-
sive measures become.
LORENZO MARQUEE, Sept. IA
Kruoer has moved from his home, he
reports to the Trsnsvsal consul general
here, 20 the residence Of the Portuguese
district governor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
CHINA POLICY
Practically Agreed Upon BY the
bowers

wASHISGToN, Sept IA The powers
induced Russia to modify her original
proposition for An immediate evacua-
tion of Pekin and she has agreed TO re-
main there with she'o.her allied forces
until the Chinese government returns
to the city to resume its authority.
Negoti ,tions which will shortly
begin between the foreign ministers At
Pekin and two Chinese representa-
tives, Prince Ching and Ii Hung
Chang, will have for their first object
the ob,xioiog Of Rua-sotees for the
maintenance OF order in Pakin by the
Installation Of Q government. As soon
these arrangements are made, and the
Imperial court returns to Pektn, the
allies will Withdraw their troops. leav-
ing only a strong guard to take care OF
the legation.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
APATHY FEARE D
And the Republicans WILL Endeavt
To Combat 1t.

CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-"Apsthy" is 10
be formally in.talled as one issue OF
the campaign by the republican cam
paign manager. The national com
mittee will send out pamphlets dealing
with the subject st length and spread
ing broadcast the uttersnces OF sena-
tors and others on the subject. The
results of continued apathy will be
pictured i1 vivid colors and state
chsirmen will be asked TO assist In
the work of strinRing up the voters to q
realization Of the danger In which
Indifference and overcon6dence will
place the prospects of Mckinley.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
THE CZAR'S AGENT
To the United States Was Surprised
At What he Saw.

ST PETERSBURG, Sept 14-Genersl
Nicnolss Koutsynixoff. chief inspector
OF laval construction of the imperial
Russian navy, who has been to the
United States. where be inspected the
Vsriag, built for bis country by the
Cramps, arrived home today.
He has visited Al the principal dock
yards and will make an exhaustive
report to bic government. he ex-
pressed anne z=ment At the progress OF
American shipbullding since his pre-
vious visit twenty years ago, bu. refus-
ed to make sry other statement prior
to the presentation OF his official
reIOrs
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
MEXICAN KILLED
BY the Sheriff of Carlsbad for Re
sistInp Arrest.

Special Dispatch to the HERALD.
VAN HORN, Texas, Sept. IA -News
just reached this place OF thu killing
OF Mexican at the Black Mountain
Cattle company's ranch, thirty miles
north OF here.
This man and smother Mexican had
escaped from jail at Carlsbad, where
they we're held for stealing horses,
and were headed of a. the ranch.
When ordered to surrender one threw
up his haods and the other offered fight
when he was shot and Instantly killed
by Sheriff Stewart OF Carlsbad.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
SEVERE STORM
Occasions Considerable Anxiety
On Gulf Coast

NEW ORLEANS, Sept t14.-Consider-
able anxiety is bsing occssioned along
the gulf cosss by tbs weather condi-
tions. The shore is swept by . violent
gale, which attained . velocity at
some points OF more than seventy miles
An hour
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-14
The Latest News
From Galveston

dred bodies, mostly CT women an
children, were given to the flame
today. They were absolutely un
cogn.z.ble and q horror TO eye an
nostrils.
General McKibbin, who Introduce
burriog, favors setting ire to ali tn
wrecks on the bay side and taking
chance that the fire will not spread.
The dead have nearly all been col
lected from the central portion OF tn
city. but the western division, tn
beach, and Virginia Point are still Civ
ing up bodies.
The impression is that 500 of tn,
bodies buried at sea have been washe ed
back upon the beaches. Fully 200 az,
In the surf between Virginia Poin
and Texas City.
The most urgent needs of Galveston
as set forth in q list sent to Houston By
citizens, are as follows: Lime and
other disinfecssnts IN large quantities,
oil for cooking and illuminating cand.
les, email gasoline stoves, feed for
horses, potatoes, beans, rice, grits,
canned milk. crackers, lemons, and
lemon syrup.
GALVESTON. Sept. IA Six days
after the hurricane finds the people of
Galveston a shade more hopeful for
the future, though they a-e still In .
pitiable condition as to their physical
wants and mental sortures.
More thought Is now given to the
of GAivesson's commercial
While the. relief com nistees
busily at work caring for the living,
and burial parties continue burying
corpses like Q western farmer disposes
Of cord wood, the substantial aud
men of the city are meet
Ing together to forC ulste plaus for
and devise schemes to
prevent, insofar as human ingenuity
Can, q repetition Of the terrible losses
to life and property.
GALVESTON, Sept. IA More than
,, 900 bodie. have been identified, aud
the estimate of Mayor Jones that 3, 900
souls perished in Saturdays hurricane
does nos appear to be msgnihed.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC WILL REBUILD
DALLAS. Sept. IA sp pscial from
Galveston saysG. wv. Boschke, assistant
engineer OF the Southern Pacific, has
received orders from New York to pres.
snt plans for double track steel bridR &c
across Galveston Say. ten feet higher
,haa the old wooden bridge aud ID pro.
,esd with all force possible with the
OF the compapy's whsr-
wee.
Engineers this morning started the
work OF making the survey.
The governments sents and rations
have arrived and will be taken to the
beach west Of the city where they will
give shelter.
Vessels from foreign ports are ar
irving here but can hnd 10 piers or
looks and are obliged to remain out at
'es until they receive orders where to
and.
AID FROM COLEMAN.
special dispatch to the Herald.
COLEMAN, Tex, Sept. 14.--Coleman
wired Governor Ssyers 1929 for the
aood sufferers.
Mayor Magofiin last night received