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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
Farmer becomes Banl<ru,,.

Winona, MINI, Dec. 21.-George AL
berts of Hayield, Dodge county, a
farmer, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy here. He places his liabilities
st $5,2SS.S5, and assets at sl,16s, of
which SECS is claimed to be exempt.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
OVER sixty MILES AN HOUR.
Engineer of "a Fast Mail Train opens
the Throttle and lake Up for Last

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 22.-One of the
fastest railroad records ever made IN
Wisconsin stands to the credit of the
Milwaukee road fast mail which lett
ST. Paul Thursday. On account OF a
small wreck neal La Crosse the train
was given the right of way south, and
made the seventy-eight miles between
La Crosse and Portage in seventy-four
minutes. The engineer was told when
he reached La Crosse that he would
nave the right of way, and on leaving
that city he opened the throttle wide.
Shortly before reaching Portage his
train made the speed of nearly eighty
miles an hour. This rate of speed was
maintained for about ten miles.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
ESCAPE IN NIGHT CLOTHES.
wisconsin Couple suffer Terribly
Alter Heinz Rmrmed Out.

After Being Burned Out.
Grantsburg, Wis, Dec. 2l.-At A a. m
Wednesday the home of Guy Griffin IN
the extreme northern part of this
county. forty miles northeast of here,
was destroyed by fire. Griffin and his
wife walked through snow and across
a lake on the ice to their nearest nelgh-
Dor, where they were received IN d
frozen and exhausted condition, ooth
being in their night clothing n with
out shoes. Nothing was saved from
the home, and even the animals IN the
corral near the house a a narrow
escape.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

AS to the woman of 80 who has sued
for damages on account of breach of
promise OF marriage, there is no occa-
sion for mirth. 1t is a serious matter
to a woman of that age.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
-
MEADE AS A SUMMER CAMP.
Exceptional Advantages for Mobi
izatfon and Mnneuvers.

Exceptional Advantage for Mobil-
ixation and Maneuvers.
1t is believed at Sturgis that Fort
Meade will be one of the sites selected
by the army board, now in session at
washington for the purpose of deciding
upon the location of four summer
camps for the mobilization of regular
troops. There is not another post In
the Northwest possessing like advant-
ages for and practice, to
which the annual encampments are to
be devoted. That post would furnish
practice in maneuvering over a rough.
hilly country, on rolling country or on
the plain. The government owns a
large tract of land there, and II would
ali be open for the field work of the
troops.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
Alexander Moore No More

sauk Center, MINI, Dec. 22.--Alex-
ander Moore, aged seventy-eight, died
yesterday morning. He was the second
merchant in Minneapolis proper ard
chairman of the first county board of
commissioners OF Hennepin county.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
HANK ROBBERY CHARGE
hing the springdaie % n!

hing the springhaie IN
Fayetteville. Ark, Dec. 4 and }
Carlisle. formerly a merci asss eits
a livery stable man Of with
arrested last night ~,rbursdal
bing the springdale banA anna Of :
$1,000. He is held in tn ~, MOndsy
bonds for examining triai md was
robbery was a bold one About I
cuted by only one man .scoyersa
Of the money has teen , rscp = !
oyercoat, supposed TO ana },
isle, was found yesterday and psez
nockets were a pistol -
containing $1,000 In Dllls
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
FOR PENNY POSTAGE.

Next Postmaster Promises
TO Work for Reduction.
Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 22.-In speak
ing of the p~ostoffice department Of the
government, OF which ne is to be the
head. beginning IN January. Henry c.
Payne yesterday intimated that he was
an advocate of penny postage. He said
that he intended 70 work diligently TO
bring about a reduction in postage.
First the service would have to be
made self-supporting, then the reduc-
tion of rates would be an easy matter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

1t has again been demonstrated that
locomotives cannot safely pass
through the same section OF space at
the same time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

Cheating at cards is legally held to
be larceny in the State of Washington.
In some Of the other far western states
1t is merely suicide.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
Freieht car wr.cL.a

Nora Springs. Iowa, Dec. %. - A
freight wreck occurred here, caused by
the breaking In two of the train. Four
r were wrecked n traffic was de-
layed. No one was hurt.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
INDIANS
The Mile Lncs Reds All Have Tu-
hercuInsis.

Anoka, Dec. GA lumberman who
is a good authority states that the In
dams on the Mile Laos reservation
are much more sickly than they were
twenty years ago. He says they are
dying rapidly, and in his opinion the
prevalent disease is tuberculosis.
brought on by the poor food they sub
sist on for months at a time, and un-
sanitary living. Practically every In
dian, old or young. is suffering from a
persistent, hacking cough.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

Encouraged by the success which at
from cucumbers, another Baltimore
company has been incorporated to ex-
tract whisky from watermelons.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

The educational test for immigrants
unfortunately will not meet the case
of the anarchists, many of whom are
educated too much for their own good.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
Maynard Som. Arre.,.

Monticello, MINI, Dec. %. Ralph
Bradford, aged twenty-five. and Sam
rel Longfellow. aged twenty-five, sons
or respectable parents, are under ar
rest here charged with theft.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

Football is more profitable than
prize fighting, If not more elevating.
Yale, despite her defeats, has cleared
$1,000 this season.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

King Edwards coronation rites will
last four hours. during which time he
will be compelled to abstain absolutely
from smoking.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

The old method OF killing yourself
by going over or through a fence and
dragging your gun after you, still pre-
walls in some parts of the country.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

Andrew Carnegie seems to be having
trouble in establishing his title as laird
OF Skibo, but nobody will contest his
right as universal librarian.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
Died I'm snlann Eira

Pipestone, Mimi, Dec. 22.-Fire start
ed from an oil stove in the cellar of
James Murphy's saloon yesterday af-
ternoon and did some damage to the
building. A drunken man known as
"old joe" was suffocated.
Seven thousand for Loss OF Leg.
Crookston, Mimi, Dec. 22--In the dis
trict court In the case OF Frank Walker
VS.. the Grand Forks Lumber company,
the jury rendered q verdict for $1,000.
Walker sued for $4,000 for the loss OF
a leg While in the company's employ.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
CAPT. TILLEY ASSIGNEE

Former Naval Governor
Ordered to mare % -caot. Ba
Washington, Dec. 3-Vaps rss
min r. Tilley, who recen.s !. "a
lieved as naval governor o. s.sD
of Tutuila, Samoa, ana na s.,,ttal
waiting orders since his 49, I'm
the charges lodged against ~, Mare
been ordered to duty at .ne pous
land navy yard. Capt. =. ,slapa
captain of the yard.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

That "a Child Actress is
His Daughter, for whom He HAD

Milwaukee, Dec. 22.-Frank Dodge, q
well known theatrical manager with
"A Gamblers Daughter" has recos-
niged in Baby yavene, a child actress
well known in Milwaukee, his daughter
for whom he has sought in vain Tor
nearly six years. After Vovene's birth
his wife secured a divorce, but she died
five years ago. After her death va
vene came to Milwaukee, where phe
has been under the care of relatives.
Dodge visited the Academy of Music
last night and recognized lis daughter
there. He will pay for her
though she will remain in the care OF
relatives.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

A Chicago preacher say Sunday
schools are of no value, but they are
pretty well crowded just now, all the
same.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

By a decree of fashionable Paris,
neckwear must henceforth be con-
sentative. However, a pronounced
red is considered to be conservative in
Paris.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

A powerful effort is under way to
make the golden rod our national flow
er. What's the matter with celery?
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

Another bank teller has overdrawn
his account a matter of S100, 900.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

When your firmness pleases, 1t is
resolution. When it doesn't it is just
bull-headed obstinacy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-26
One Haxer Expelled.

Chicago, Dec. Gas a result Of haz-
ing which was the outgrowth of rival
ry between the occupants of College
and North halls at Lake Forest uni
versity, Gus Johnson, a senior student
from Decatur. I'LL, was expelled from
the university and FIVE others were sus-
pended, two until Sept. I, 1902, with
out permission to ask to return.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
FILIPIN0S CELEBRATE.


Manila, Feb. 23.-ThOusands of Fill
pinos gathered around the Lunetta
band pavilion near the shore yester-
day afternoon and listened to and APP
plauded American sentiments ex-
pressed by native and American ora
tors, the occasion being the celebra-
ton Of Washington's birthday. 1t
was the first great gathering under
the auspices of the federal party.
Filipino and American flags fiuttered
from the ships in the bay and over
various parts of the assemblage. They
were intertwined on the speakers
stand.
The federalists marched from va
rious sections, each party following q
banner designating its own locality,
and crowded closely about the pavil-
ion where were seated Gov. Gen. Mac
Arthur and other generals, the mem
bers of the United States Philippine
commission and a number OF Filipino
leaders.
President Tervera, who was one Of
the principal speakers, testified on be-
half of the federal party to the conf
dence felt by Filipinos in the Ameri-
can government. He said his fellow
countrymen especially revered Wash
ington as type Of the highest Amer
icanism and considered there was no
serviIity in acknowledging American
sovereignty.
Gen. Luke i. Wright, Of the COM
mission, in the course of speech deal
ing with Washington's career and
achievements, assured the Filipinos
that the Americans had come among
them to plant such forms Of liberty
as they knew and enjoyed at home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS FEBRUARY 49, wE PAGES
ROOSEVELT INTERVIEWED.


Omaha, Neb., Feb. 21.-vice Presi-
dent-elect Roosevelt arrived in Omaha
in special car over the Union Pa
cific yesterday afternoon. To rep
resentative of the Associated press he
expressed himself as favorably i'm
pressed with his western trip and with
its result. He said he never felt bet
ter and spoke enthusiastically of his
six weeks stay in Colorado.
When asked about the results of his
lion hunts the vice president modestly
declined to be quoted, but very strong
ly emphasized his disapproval of the
. stories that have been recently sent
out touching on that matter. 1t was
suggested that these reports were
more of a joke than of serious ma
ture, to which he replied very en-
phatically; "A lie is lie, whether
given out as joke or otherwise He
discussed the game laws of the sew
eral states, said the storage houses
should be suppressed and the seasons
for killing small game restricted
The vice president goes direct to
Oyster Bay, and will not stop in
Washington or New York
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28

st. Petersburg, Feb. 23.--Although
the situation arising out Of the Russo
American tariff controversy is I'M
questionably full of peril, neither well
informed Americans nor well in
formed Russians anticipate an un-
breakablc deadlock. The most hope
ful feature OF the case Is the fact
that the political relations between
the two powers remain absolutely un-
affected. An authoritative EXPOSE
tion OF the Russian position given ex-
plains why Russia did not wait for
the decision of the United States SUI
premc court and did not strictly meas
ure the reprisal to fit American &C.
ton. Russia, it Is explained, does not
have dealings with the American
courts but with the American execu-
tive. II the countervailing duty were
removed tomorrow NJ. De White
would withdraw the reprisal to-mor-
row.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
A Gang Of Mercenaries and DynsmiteS
Captured by the British - Prisoners
Harshly Treated by Dewet.

London, Feb. pa dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Pietermaritzburg re-
ports the capture of gang of Ger
man mercenaries and dynamiters who
were attempting to destroy bridge
near Krugersdorp. After they were
captured they made a desperate at
tempt to escape and some of them had
to be shot down.
A dispatch from De Aar, Cape Col
oIA, says that Commandant Frone-
mans force, about 1000 strong, has
separated from Gen. Dewet and gone
north. Gen. Dewet Is moving west
ward to meet Commandant Hertzog,
who is coming with a fresh supply of
horses.
A British officer who was taken
prisoner by Gen. Dewet at Sand drift,
but subsequently released at Houten-
kraal, from which point he made his
way to De Aar, asserts that he and his
fellow prisoners were shamefuly
treated by the Beers He says he saw
Gen. Dewet personally sjamboking a
British officer for expostulating in
reference to the treatment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28

Chicago. Feb. 93.-At meeting
held at the stock yards yesterday in
the interest of the International Live
Stock exposition it was decided unani-
monsly to make the exposition per-
manent show. Forty or more repre-
sentatlyes of the various breeders as
sociations of the United States and
Canada were present. During the dis
cussion General Manager W. +. Skin
ner said the stock yards company
would erect n new exposition build
ing between Forty-fourth and Forty
fifth streets, 930 feet wide and 700
feet long. Officers were elected as fol-
lows: President, ]. A. Spoor, of Chi
cago; secretary, Mortimer lowering,
of Lafayette, Ind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
Amateur Pigeon Shooting Championship.

New York, Feb. 23.-Harold Money,
of Oakland. N. j., a member of the
Carteret Gun club, of Garden City, L.
j.. and the youngest son of Capt. A.
W. Money, the veteran trap shooter,
won the amateur pigeon shooting
championship of America from a field
of II contestants at the Carteret Gun
clubs grounds yesterday, with a score
of IS kills out of a possible 100. Col.
Thomas Martin, of Button. s. C., and
Harry $. Kirkover, of Buffalo, n. V.
tied for second honors, with 81 kills
each, and DR.. Frank c. Wilson, of
Savannah, Ga, and c. A. Painter of
Pittsburg, tied for third place, with
SO kills each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
Sad Case Of Starvation.

Milwaukee, Feb. 2l.-Two deaths
from starvation were reported here
yesterday. The victims were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hoefer, who lived in a
Scott street hovel. The couple had
sold most of their furniture for a
small amount of money with which
they purchased food and fuel for
themselves and two children. When
most of the food thus obtained had
been eaten it is supposed the parents
deprived themselves in order to save
the children, and being too proud to
beg, literally starved to death. When
discovered the Hooters were in a
frightfully emaciated condition and
the children sick from the lack of
proper nourishment. The parents
were taken to a hospital, where both
died.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
A Bank Held I'm.

Rantoul, ILL.,, Feb. 21.-The private
banking institution of F. B, vennum,
at Fisher, a small hamlet in the north
west part of Champaign county, was
robbed yesterday by lone highway
man who secured $1,62O. About ten
o'clock Arthur Hyer, a reckless farm
er boy, aged 90 years, entered the
bank and in a quiet tone said he
wanted money, at the same time
covering the clerks with pistol. The
cashier, Arthur Vennum, handed out
the money requested and the robber
backed out of the door, The robber
then boarded a train, but was soon
afterwards captured. All the money
stolen was recovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28

The Great Steel Combination.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 23.-The Pitts
burg Leader says Word was re-
ceived in Pittsburg yesterday from
New York that the negotiations with
the American Steel and Wire company
relative to its participation in the
great steel combination, of which the
Carnegie and Federal Steel companies
are to be the center, have been
brought to close, satisfactory to
the promoters, j. ?. Morgan and COM
pany, and the directory of the wire
company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28

"Ths Burlington Northern Pacific
lxprsss, Kansas City, St. Joseph OF
Denver to Puget Sound, Portland,
Montana, Washington, entire North.
west. Daily through trains Of
coaches, chair cars, tourist and stand
ord sleepers and dining cars.
10. 10; morning train, Kansas City,
st. Joseph to Nebraska; Denver; and
Pacific Coast, via Scenic Colorado.
Weekly California excursions person
oily conducted.
10. Is; latest night train, Kansas
City, St. Joseph to Denver; night
Train for Nebraska, Omaha, St, Paul.
10. 81; noon train, Kansas City,
b. Joseph to Omaha, St. Paul;
through sleepers.
10. @; famous Chicago Eli; dining
and buffet library cars, chair cars,
sleepers.
10. l6; St. Louis Fast Night Ex-
press.
10. AZ; fast morning train east.
Write for descriptive matter, rates
and information.
3 b. OR0zlER, L. W. wAKELEY,
; p. A., 90 Main st., Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
Kansas City, Mo. st'Louis, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager.
1t. Joseph. No.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
Kansas University Gets a plum.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Representa-
tive Bailey, of Kansas, yesterday
called up by unanimous consent the
bill which passed the senate this SEES,
sion for the relief of the State uni
versity of Kansas and passed it with.
out opposition. 1t provides for an
appropriation of 100000 for the benefit
of the state university, which in
herts the claim from the New En-
gland Emigrant society. 1t was for
the destruction of the Free State
hotel" in the early days of Kansas
history.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
Militia Can Parade in Any Uniform

Washington, Feb. 23.-Gen. Greene,
who is in charge of all arrangements
for the inaugural parade, authorizes
the statement that militia can parade
on the 4th of March in any uniform
which their state prescribes or au-
thorizes. A report had obtained some
currency that all troops would be re.
Quired to wear the national uniform.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
THE GRIP EPIDEMIC.
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever
and Quite as Fatal. The
Best Treatment.

and Quite as Fatal. Inc
Best Treatment.
The grip has surprised the doctors
and health authorities this season BY
its rapid spread and by some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody
it is proving especially dangerous to
middle.aged and elderly persons. In
many cases either a fatal onset OF
pneumonia, or complete breakdown
Of health and strength, is apt to fol-
low an attack Of grip.
The wise course for all Is proven
ton. By wearing Benson's Porous
Plaster on the chest and back you
protect the lungs from cold and chill
and with ordinary care) you are safe
from grip.
For those who are already suffering
from grip, or from the usual winter
coughs and colds, Benson's Plasters
are sure and speedy relief and cure.
Highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes.
Only the genuine are effective. Ex.
anime when you buy. Seabury 4
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists,
New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28
BORDENT0wN COLLISION.


Trenton N. j., Feb. 23.--Twclve
killed and about 30 injured is the rec
ord of the collision of trains Thurs
day night at Ruslings siding, near
Bordentown, on the Amboy division
of the Pennsylvania railroad. OF the
injured 10 are now in the Trenton
hospitals and five In Cooper hospital
at Camden. Some of the other more
slightly wounded went to their
homes.
Both General Superintendent Shep.
pard and Division Superintendent
Abercrombie admitted yesterday that
the crew of the accommodation train
disobeyed the train orders. Con.
ductor Sapp, Of the local train, who
is at his home in Bordentown suffer.
ing from slight injuries, admitted to
Mr. Abercrombe that he had entire
ly forgotten the order relative to the
third section Of the "Nelly Bly, ex-
press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-28

Omaha, Neb., Feb. a3.-The Bur
lington has just let contracts for So.
100000 of work in the grading and
double tracking Of its line from Ores.
ton TO 0ttumwa, Ia The contracts do
not include the bridge construction
which will be let later. With the com.
pletion of this work but 70 miles OF
single track will remain on the Bur.
lington's maha-Chicago line, which
will be completed next year and pos.
sibly this year.