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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Mrs. J. W. Baker has employed
Miss Kate Weckle to assist at the
sherilf's residence. Miss Glider after
a years stay went home on vaca-
ton.
VIM. Houlton's team was fright
ened by The train Tuesday evening
and ran away. The wagon was
smashed and Mr.. Houlton received
severe bruises.
Mrs. H. A. Hayes returned from
California after four months stay to
Aberdeen, Wash. She writes that II
is surprising the improvements that
have been made in the time she was
away.
C. Z. Sterl & Cos 3rd and last free
round trip ticket to Buffalo was
drawn by Theo. Tischhauser. No.
1l,457 was the lucky number. Sterl
& Co. promises some more liberal
gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Galbreatb,
OF Solomon, have issued invitations
to the marriage Of their daughter,
Miss Reba Mundew Galbreath to Mr..
Clair Francis Sundahl, to take place
Thursday evening, Sept. 10, at the
brides residence.
Miss Grace Kugler entertained
her music pupils at her home at Mrs
Geo. Gibson's, corner Of Fifth and
Buckeye, Saturday afternoon. The
amusemcnts consisted OF an observa-
ton march, guessing contest and a
number Of musical games. Several
musical numbers weie enjoyed as
also we're the refreshments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
GRIP THE GRASS ROOTS.
County officers Who Hold 0usr Are
Given Advice.

The county officers whose terms
are not affected by the biennial cleo.
ton law are becoming restless and
want more information on what Is
required OF them in order that they
may hold over for another year.
W. H. Afford, register Of deeds Of
Morris county, has written Attorney
General asking what the law requires
OF an officer now holding office,
whose rcappointment is not required
by the law. He says: "How can !
hold on and what must do TO stay
in Officer" The attorney general re-
piled;
"Just get good grip on the grass
roots and when the unheaval comes
just stay with your hold. You will
stay. Don't make the mistake Of
resigniug or giving up your office
until you are obliged to-"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
Abilene Girl Welded.

The Flora, Ills News contains the
following report Of the wedding Of
Miss Carrie St. Peter, daughter Of
Theo. St. Peter Of this city, and
former Abilene girl:
"At the home Of the brides sister,
Mrs. /. K. Graves, Sept. 4, occurred
the marriage Of Miss Carrie St. Peter
and Cbas. Young. The house was
handsomely decorated for the happy
event. Promptly at the hour Of
twelve the soft tones OF the wedding
march played by Flora Weber, an
nounred the happy hour, and the
bride and groom descended the stairs
and took their place in the north par
lor where Rev. Pierce in the words
Of the ceremony made the twain
one. The bride was becomingly
gowned in a gray travelling costume
After well wishes and congratulations
had been rendered the newly welded
couple by the near relatives, only
whom were present, q delicious wed.
ding breakfast was served. The az
ternoon was then spent by all in
msrrims 1t and pleasant prophecies
for the future welfare Of the bride
and groom. At 4:30 the bridal pair
took their start on q tour to include
Chicago, Ohio, Buffalo and Niagara
Falls"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
WILL TAKE SIX WEEKS.
PRESIDENT CANNOT LEAVE BuF.
FAL0 BEFORE THEN.
Decided Benefit Has Followed the
Opening Of the Wound Physicians
Satisfied.

Special to the Reflector.
BUFFALO, Sept. II, Sp. m.-Presi.
dent Mckinley cannot leave this city
for at least six weeks. Physicians
say that while his condition is excell-
ent bis recovery will be slow.
There is no excuse for alarming re-
ports. DECIDED benefit has followed
the opening Of the wound last night
to remove the particles Of cloth car
ried into the wound by the bullet.
BUFFALO, Sept. 1.-THE following
bulletin was issued BY the presidents
physicians at 9 a. m: The president
passed comfortable night. Decided
benefi: has followed the dressing Of
the wound made last night. His
stomach tolerated the beef juice we'll
and it is taken with great satisfaction.
His condition this morning is excel.
ent. Pulse ll6, temperature 1902
BUFFALO, Sept. l2.-The following
bulletins were issued by the preai'
dents physicians today:
$40 a. m.-The president has had
a comfortable night. Pulse 1872
temperature 1902.
$3.50 a. m.-The president has
spent quiet and restful night and
has taken much nourishment. He
feels better this morning than at any
time. He has taken a little solid food
this morning and relished it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
ABOUT PEOPLE.

W. S. Badger returned home from
Excelsior Springs.
Miss Ethel Giles returned to attend
the State University.
Mrs. M. H. Malott is home from
her Colorado outing.
Bruce Gleissner returned to X, S.
U. to resume his studies.
J. +. Volpel, one Of Chapman's
leading farmers, was in town.
Miss Elsie Southworth went to To.
peka to resume her studies at Beth.
any.
Ex.Prophet Kropf was in town.
He has nothing to say about the iu.
ture.
Mrs. M. A. Ford OF Knoxville, Tenn,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. W.
Parker.
Mrs. E. C. Little was called 10
Parsons by the sudden death OF her
father.
c. B. Cook Of Monroeville, Ohio,
spent last week visiting his brother.
in.law, W. H. Cook.
Mrs. Philip Heigle, Of Solomon, was
in the city. Mr.. and Mrs. Heigle
move this week to lola.
Misses Anna Warfield and Rea viii.
son left for Lawrence to resume their
studies at the University.
Miss Vera Jones OF Marcellus,
Mich, and Miss Mabel Brinkman Of
Great Bend, are guests Of Miss Carrie
Johntz.
Miss Maude Rogers went to Topeka
where she will attend Bethany col.
lege. Her aunt, Mrs. Coggeshall, &C.
companied her.
Mrs. A. E. Bishop and Mrs. J. W.
Clark Of Concordia, her sister.in.law,
arrived Monday evening from Con-
cordia. MIR. and Mrs. Bishop and
Mrs. Armitage will locate in Con.
cordia.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Brown left for
Danville, Iowa, las: night called by
the sudden death OF Mrs. Browns
father, j. P. Erwin. Mr.. Erwin was
we'll known here. All will extend
sympathy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
Hurt BY the Engine.

John Wilson has received the sad
information Of the serious injury Of
his brother, Elmore R. Wilson, at
Liberal, No. Elmore was working
on the section, a high wind was blow
ing, and special engine seriously
injured him. His collarbone was
broken, both shoulders and face ter
ribly bruised. He was taken to the
hospital at once at Kansas City. The
injuries are very serious but not ex.
pected to be fatal. Elmore was an old
time resident Of Buckeye township
and has hosts OF friends who will be
sorry.to hear OF his misfortune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
In District Court.
IErnn Tueadau,s Daily |

Judge Moore denied divorce to j.
f. and Susie Dodson. Mr.. Dodson
testified that they had agreed to sep.
arate and the court said that consti.
tuted no ground f)r divorce.
Mrs. Shry recovered judgment for
1880 for wages from A. Packard,
her son.in-law, for wages.
J.B Edwards Va. l.. Tischhauser
was thrown out Of court on demur-
MUIR to the plaintiffs evidence.
Bickmore vs.. county commission
ers, suit for $3.50 for nursing small
pox patients at Heriugeon, settled
out OF court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
The New Automobile.

DR.. Steelsmith's automobile is the
center OF attraction. 1t Is one seated
roadcart style, made by the Mobile
company, and its power is gasoline.
1t runs very smoothly and has been
used considerably before DR.. Steel
smith purchased it. He has been
having lots Of fun moving it around
the streets in the past "a hours.
1t is practically nolseless and no
horses have yet been seriously fright
ened. Eastern horses get scared and
have all sorts Of fits when they see
the horseless carriages. Indications
are that western horses have more
sense than those Of the east. This
remark holds until the first runaway. |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
STRIKE STILL UNSETTLED.


Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 1l.-Presldent
T. ]. Shafler and his advisers In the
GENERAL Office OF the Amalgamated as
ISOLATION hold the power by author
ity of the general executive board OF
The organization to settle the steer
strike. At the meeting Monday 1t Is
said the executive board gave the
Imalgamated president unanimous
support for the best settlement TINT
he may be able to secure and that no
conditions were imposed.
The strike yesterday in this section
was full Of exciting incidents and I'M
less u speedy settlement OF the
troubles is effected Indications point
to exceedingly lively times from now
Oh. That both sides are determining
on a desperate fight seems evident
The first evidence of this was shown
IN the early hours Of the day when u
gang Of bricklayers attempted to en-
Yer the National tube plant at Me-
Iieesport to make repairs, but the
,trikers turned them back.
It was announced yesterday That
the Monongahela Tin Plate works
On the South Side, Pittsburg, would
A...s. I..ft
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
AMuf1@
Reliable High Glass C|others.
TO DIRECT TRAFFIC.


Chicago, Sept. lit Is likely that
the Western Freight association will
be greatly extended in Jurisdiction
and power. Executive traffic man
ayers of all Of the more important
transportation systems west Of Chi
cago conferred in this city yester-
day to consider plans for reorganiz.
ing the association on strong lines.
Those who attended the special meet
ing were reticent regarding the busi-
ness transacted. One Of the results
of the meeting, 1t Is said, will be the
placing Of all roads In specified ter
ritories under traffic directors SINH
lar to the plan adopted by the South
ern and Union Pacific. The lines are
to be divided about us follows;
Those operating west from Chicago,
including the Santa Fe, Rock Island,
Alton, Missouri Pacific, Wabash, St.
Louis e. San Francisco; those in tho
district due west, including tho
Northwestern, Rock Island, Burling-
ton, St. Paul, Great Western, Union
Pacific, Southern Pacific and Rio
Grande, and the lines covering the
northwestern field, Northwestern,
Milwaukee & st. Paul, Great West
err, Wisconsin Central, Northern Pa
ciRc and Great Northern Over each
Of these three groups would be placed
traffic director, reporting to the
owners of the various properties In
New York. II this plan should be exc
cuted all traffic between Chicago and
the Pacific coast and between TINS
city and the Gulf Of Mexico would
be controlled by the traffic directors
and would be entirely divorced from
the Jurisdiction Of the presidents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
ENGINE REPAIRS HERE.
Gas We'll Work Will Be Begun in
Short Time.

Repairs for the engine at the gas
well arrived today. Contractor Nick
erson is in Kansas City where he
went last week to see about them.
engine was found to be unsafe and
work will be commenced as soon as
it is repaired.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
Nisslev on Native Soil.

There was received a telegram this
morning from j. E. NissIey who,
with his family, has arrived safely in
New York from his tour around the
world. After visiting while in the
east, Mr.. Nissley will start for To-
peka, arriving there October 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
COULD Nut COLLECT.
Margins" Of Board Of Trade Not q
Legal Debt.
From Wednesdays Daily.1

From Wednesdays Dally.l
Judge Moore made an important
decision in district court In the case
Of Edwards VS.. Tischhousar. Leon
ard Tischhouser, farmer, sold
througl J. B. Edwards who was re-
ceiving board Of trade quotations
1000 bushels Of wheat and put up
$15 as a margin. Edwards claims
that Tischhouser told him to protect
the deal and when wheat advanced
Mr.. Edwards says he put up $50 more.
Eventually it was all wiped out. Then
he tried to collect the $50 OF Tisch.
bouser but failed, he refusing to pay.
Judge Moore sustained demurrer
to the plaintiffs evidence, holding
that under the laws OF 1899 the deal
ing in margins was illegal in Kansas
and no debt so contracted could be
collected in court. G. S. Crawford
was for the plaintiff and s. S. Smith
Tor defendant.
The ruling is an important one as
fixing the status Of this class ofdebts
Hughes VS.. Baker, trespass cases,
dismissed by plaintiff.
Banks vs.. Tolbert, to be settled out
o! court.
CITY Of Abilene vs.. Shook, assault
and battery, continued.
A. V. Dreese vs.. j. c. Keller, suit
for damages because Keller moved
some goods belonging to the plain
tiff. Evidence sustained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

A San Francisco dispatch on the
9Th said that oil producers OF Call
forpia were about to form . great
independent corporation with . capt.
tel Of S7s,ooo,o 900 TO tioo,oOo,ooo to pro
tset and promote their interests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 1l.-Reports re-
ceived at the Office Of the State Hor-
ticultural society are that the apple
crop is short, owing to the heat and
dry weather Of July and August.
The Weld, IL Is believed, will be about
half OF that Of last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

We have the Superior and Hoosier
disc drills, and the Gundlach hoe
drill-leaders in their line. Ask your
neighbor who has one, about them.
They are the hes, made and you will
make no mistake N buying any Of
them. We have received carload
of buggies which we offer at prices
never before equaled. See us for
Balm, Moline and Lake City wagons.
81 j. I. PRFNDERGAsT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

Seyery, Kan, Sept. 11.-There are
good prospects that "Bossie" Fran
els, the murderer Of Mary Henderson,
near Columbus, Mo-, will be captured
within the next few days. Ed II. and
Foy Henderson, brothers OF the girl,
are in pursuit on their own account,
and believe they have the trail. They
were here yesterday in pursuit Of the
negro, and say they are gaining rap
idly on him. Ed Henderson said they
struck the trail at 0lathe and had fol-
lowed Il To here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

A dispatch from Caerphilly, Wales,
said that eight miners were killed
and many others seriously injured by
an explosion in the Llambradach col
liery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
DISTRICT COURT IN SESSION.
Fall Term Opens With Judge Moore
Presiding.

[From Mondays Dailyl
The fall term OF district court
opened this morning, Judge Q. l..
Moore presiding.
The docket was set during the
morning and this afternoon we're
heard some divorce cases.
R. A, Brown and +. V, Close are
bailiffs:
Lucy McSparrin Of Herington was
granted divorce from James Nc
.Sparrin.
The liquor case against G. W,
Shook aud Boyd Dehaven was dis
missed. Both ATE gone.
For trial Tuesday: Bckmore vs..
county commissioners Shry VS..
Packard; Edwards vs., yischhauser.
The jury will begin worA toMor-
row and the members are;
Jas. Bogart, Carlton.
Frank Wingard, Industry.
C. R. Rubin, Donegal.
Joseph Page, Moonlight.
T. j. Foley, Chapman.
F. c. Oesterreich, Woodbine.
7. E. Taylor, Pearl.
j. F. Cregan, Chapman
Dan Sheaffer, Enterprise.
j. W. Coulson, Ramona.
A. j. Kohler, Woodbine.
T. j. Lasure, Solomon.
j. D. McCune, Upland.
P. L. Jennings, Chapman.
John Kapp, Detroit.
G. W. Laney, Talmage.
H. A. billing, Solomon.
D. l.. Pisle, Abilene.
G. S. Chase, Solomon.
r. j. Rexroat, Abilene.
Geo. Nell, Holland.
Fred Meyer, Aida.
Fred Biehler, Industry.
G. H. Raymond, Abilene.
C. Barton, Holland.
d 4. Bowling, Chapman.
Frank Lott, Abilene.
NJ. A. Howe, Chapman.
Henry Knuth, Herington.
5. B. Newland, Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

In the Indian territory, seven miles
south of Edna, Perm Ferril, II years
of age, was drowned while in an cpl
leptic ct.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

Pittsburg, Kan, Sept. 1.-THE big
Four" companies, with the exception
OF the Western Coal and Mining COM
pany, have all posted notices offering
the men 65 cents a ton for mine run
coal, an eight-hour day and other
concessions, with a few exceptions,
that the union contract asks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

The Missouri Photographer asso.
,iation met at Pertle Springs yester.
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

Oct. LIST Is the close Of Welch's big
cut rates on photos.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
Will Call on the President.

One of the happiest men in Washington is
A. Davis Parker, the colored messenger at
the civil service commission building. He
has asked permission to call upon Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the President has as
sured him that he will be pleased to see
him.
II have no favors to ask" Parker said to-
day, but 1 want to assure the President.
as one who has been exceedingly kind to
me in days gone by, that am loyal to him
and to extend my earnest wishes that his
administration may be blessed with sue
cess
Parker was appointed a messenger at the
instance Of President Roosevelt when the
latter was a member of the civil service
commission. Previous to that he had been
a messenger for Paymaster Tucker, who
was a son-in-law of Gen. John A. Logan.
and before that was a familiar figure in old
newspaper row, having been messenger
for e. B. White, correspondent of the Chi
cago Tribune, twenty years ago.
Parker has a letter from the President
which he prizes more dearly than anything
else. 1t was written in answer to a letter
he sent Mr.. Roosevelt when the latter was
nominated for Vice President.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
PYTHIAN MEMORIAL SERVICE.
ELOQUENT Tribute to the Late Presi-
dent Mckinley,

dent Mckinley.
Services memorial to deceased members
were held under the auspices of the Grand
Lodge knights of Pythias, Domain of the
District of Columbia, last evening at
setts avenue northwest. The officers of the
Grand Lodge, the Uniform Rank and quite
a large number of the members of the sub
ordinate lodges were in attendance; also
members of the Order of Rathbone Sisters.
After the singing of several appropriate
hymns. DR.. E. l.. Hubbard, pastor of Nc
Kendree Church. opened the services with
PRAYER. Introductory remarks were made
by Mr.. George c.. Hough, and the roster Of
members who had died during the past
year was read by the grand keeper of rec
ords and seal, H. J. Gasson.
Rev. George Buckler, D. D., delivered the
memorial sermon. DR.. Buckler opened his
remarks by paying a beautiful and eloquent
tribute to the memory of the late President
of the United States He referred to Will
liam Mckinley as the noblest product of
fraternity and commended his life to all
men bound by the magic tie of fraternal
love as worthy Of imitation, closing his
eulogy by saying: "Pythianism, Freema-
sonary Christianity have been made nobler,
higher, holier, by the sacred influence of his
life. His prayer, Nearer, My God, to
Thee Nearer to Thee has been answered; :;
and as he drew nearer, nearer to the great
white throne, he drew the people of all the
world nearer together, and, with him,
nearer to God. The world is far better,
brighter purer for his having lived in it,
These memorial services are a fixture
and pay tribute to the memory Of their de-
narted brethern
Evening star., 1901-10-10
THE MCPHERSON WILL.
Mrs. Muir, Daughter of Testntrix,
Given Annuity Pending Contest.

News has been received here from New
York to the effect that Mrs. Elda McPher-
son Muir, only daughter of the late United
States Senator John r. Mcpherson, whose
marriage in 1898 to DIR. Joseph Muir. Sec
retary to the American legation at Stock
holm. created quite a stir when it became
known, has gained what is regarded as
an advantage point looking to the ulti-
mate breaking of the will of her mother.
Under the provisions of that document
Mrs Muir was cut off with a life interest
in the estate, valued al 100000. Pending
a final settlement of the matter, however.
Mrs. Muir was granted an annuity of
$4,000 yesterday by Chancellor Magic of
New Jersey, in Trenton.
Mrs. McPherson's will was filed in the
office of the surrogate of Hudson county,
N. j., April o. 1901. The Mcpherson for
Mrs. Muir Before the death of Mrs.
Muir the estate was left to Anson S. Bald
win the sole executor. Should he not
survive Mrs. Muir the corpus of the es-
tate should go to Yale University.
No provision was made for George Greg
ory Mrs. McPherson's brother, or for the
children of Mrs. Muir. 1t was admitted
that Mrs. Mcpherson had been opposed to
her daughters husband, and had intended
to make provision for him or his de-
scendants, but Mrs. Muir contended that
a few weeks before her death Mrs. Nc
Pherson had written to her promising TO
provide for any children that Mrs. Muir
might have by husband other than DR..
Muir. 1t was also alleged by the contest
ant that Mrs. Mcpherson had been unduly
Influenced when drafting the will.
Some of the Mcpherson estate is in this
city, and last August Mrs. Muir filed a
caveat to her mothers will in the Su-
preme Court of the District Of Columbia.
Evening star., 1901-10-10
THOMPSON DRUG sroRh SOLD.
Transfer Made as Provided in VIII
Of Late Owner.

A bill of sale was placed on record today
by the American Security and Trust Com
pany, the executor and trustee Of the will
of the late William S. Thompson, convey
ing the drug business formerly conducted
by the latter at No. 703 10Th street north
west, to Frank Henry. The transfer was
made by direction of the late DIR. Thomp-
son, under the provisions of his WILL In
which he stated that if Mr.. Henry desired
to purchase the property, the trustee should
convey it to him for the sum of $4,000 and
take his unsecured notes at per cent In
terest for any balance Of purchase money.
According to the terms of the will Mr.. Hen
ry is permitted to pay certain amount IN
cash, and the remainder in yearly payments
of not less than 81, 900 each. The agreement
as set forth in the bill of sale is that Mr..
Henry shall pay 81 600 cash and the balance
by fourteen promissory notes for $1,000
each,
Evening star., 1901-10-10
CONSIDERING PLANS.
Meeting Last Evening of Y. w. G. T.
for Business PURPOSES.

The Vermont Avenue Y. w. c. T. U. met
last evening at the home Of Miss Lula
Ransdell, 1912 s street. and considered
plans for the coming winters work. The
election of officers for the ensuing year re-
suited as follows:
MRS. Mary D. Pickens, president; Miss
Helen Viva Bridge, vice president; Miss
Decima P. Chapman, recording secretary /;
Miss Nettie S. Hockman, corresponding Sec
retary; Miss Florence NJ Hazard treas
urer; Miss Stella Bridge, assistant treas
urer.
Department OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES mis-
sion, Miss Maggie E. Noud Young Wage
Farmers Club, Miss Mary Robey; purity,
Miss Lena H. Sunny; parliamentary usage,
Miss Lillian A. Ritter; press, Miss Florence
M. Hazard; membership, Miss Mary v.
Godfrey; calling, Miss Elizabeth Mayson.
Delegates to Anti-Saloon League-Miss
Hickman, Miss Hazard, Mr.. ]. G. Thomp-
son. Mr. A. w. Piper.
Delegates to annual convention W. c. T.
U.-Miss Lula Ransdell. Miss Elizabeth
Mayson, Mrs. Rose Frain, Miss Stella
Bridge.
Mrs. Jennie Bates, superintendent of
young womens work in the District, was
present and gave suggestions as to the
work