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The National tribune., 1901-04-25
MORTALITY.
BY WILLIAM KNOX.

oh. why should the spirit OF mortal be proud
Like swift feeting meteor, fast flying
cloud,
a flash OF the lightning, n break Of the wave.
He passeth from life TO his rest in the grave.
The leaves Of the oak and the willow shall
fade,
Be scattered around and together be laid.
And the young and the old, the low and the
high
Shall moulder to dust and together shall lie.
The infant a mother attended and loved,
ihe mother that infants affection who
proved,
The husband that mother, and infant who
blessed.
Each, all, are away to their dwelling of
rest.
The band of the King that the scepter hath
borne,
The brow Of the priest that the inter hath
worn,
The eye of the sage aud the heart OF the
brave
Are hidden and lost in the depth of the grave
The peasant, whose lot was to SOW and to
reap;
The herdsman who climbed with his goats TO
the steep;
The beggar, who wandered in search of his
Have faded away like the grass that we
tread.
So the multitude goes like the flower or the
weed
That withers away to let Others succeed.
so the multitude comes, even those we be
hold
To repeat every tale that has often been
told.
For we are the same our fathers have been
We see the same sights Onr fathers have
seen.
We drink the same stream and view the
And run the same course our fathers have
run.
The thoughts we are thinking our fathers
From the death We are shrinking our fathers
would shrink,
To the life we are clinging, they also would
cling,
But it speeds from US ALL like bird on the
wing.
They loved, but the story we cannot unfold:
They scorned, but the heart of the naughty
Is cold
They grieved, but no wall from their slumber
VIII come;
They joyed, but the tongue of their gladness
Is dumb.
They died-aye, they died-and we things
that are now,
That walk on the turf that lies over their
brow,
And make in their dwellings a transient
abode,
Meet the things that they met on their pill
grimage road.
Yea. hope and dependency, pleasure and
pain,
We mingIe together in sunshine and rain.
And the smile and the tear, the song and
the dirge,
Still follow each other, like surge upon surge.
'Tis the wink of an eye, it's the draft of
breath,
From the bosom of health to the paleness of
death.
From the gilded saloon to the bier and the
shroud
Oh. why should the spirit Of mortal be
proud?
1.-The above poem was made famous By be-
ing recited by President Lincoln to a friend
to whom he declared it was one Of his ia
yorites. We print it because 1t has frequently
been called for-Ed.I
The National tribune., 1901-04-25
Forestry In Nebraska.

The Division Of Forestry OF the De.
partment of Agriculture will put party
of experts in the field during the coming
Summer, who will travel all over Western
Nebraska to Investigate the problem of
tree growing. They will be in the field
by July /, and will explore the valleys of
the Platte and Loup Rivers and the sand
hill region of the western part of the
State. 1t is believed that in the most ufs
favorable regions the yellow pine may be
introduced, and it is hoped that the in
formation gathered may be in great
measure beneficial to the neighbOring
States of Kansas, South Dakota and Wyo-
ming.
The National tribune., 1901-04-25
A JUMP FOR LIBERTY,

At first he kept entirely TO himself. but
of sudden his manner changed entirely,
and he became particularly pleasant, es,
peclally to the Captain Of the boat; and
as they were nearing the little barren Sa-
luria Island, at the entrance to Matagoria
Bay William accidentally overheard the
The National tribune., 1901-04-25
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By ALLAN PINKERT0N.

COPYRIGHT 1888, BY ALLAN P1NKEnrox.
The National tribune., 1901-04-25

IVANrED-AddreS Oft;arvey and Smith, who served
w with Jame~ Mansbe ger in L. s. Navy Receiv-
Ing ship Franklin las; heard of employed in Ro
anOke Va. maclinsts for Norfolk & Western K r.
!Nddrt~s James MInsberser, MiiHvilIe, Ohio. 26-3t
The National tribune., 1901-04-25
Exports of ApDles

The total exports OF apples from Can
ada for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1900,
were 9J6,4jS barrels, valued at S2,51S, 233i
the exports from the United States for the
same period We're $3.50: barrels, valued
at 81 .444 800. The exports of dried ap-
pies from Canada were 4, 1S1 OBS pounds,
valued at $2l0,S92; from the United
States. 34,964, ,O10 pounds, valued at ST.
The National tribune., 1901-04-25

The bar-room OF the hotel had been
PROVIDED all day, and a good deal OF liquor
had been drunk, while there had also been
large amount Of money lost and won
over cards so that there was that fever
ish, explosive condition of things which
plways follows large winnings or losses at
games OF chance, although there had as
yet been no disturbances Of q serious char
Ucter.
At one Of the little gaming tables, John
Foster, County Clerk of Victoria County,
and another man, named Lew Phillips,
who had been one Of the AndersonvilIe
prison keepers during the war, but had
drifted out to Victoria and had secured
charge of large livery there, were
Engaged at game of poker, when Fos-
Ter was heard TO quietly say:
cardn' S'''I 'A'''
path. WIN IN
The two men were up over the card
table in twinkliDg, looking at each other,
and both very white.
Apologize" demanded Foster, still
Iuiet, but with Z terrible earnestness in
his voice.
The National tribune., 1901-04-25

The thoughts we are thinl
wOuld think,
From the death we are shrir
would shrink,
To the life we are clinging,
cling,
But it speeds from US all, Ii
wing. D
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
sCRAPpED IN DEAD EARNEST.
Rival Schools Of Medicine at Issue In
'- the Ring.

A far-reaching contest took place
Thu. night that may have wide'eflect
on the claims Of two rival schools OF
medicine. DR.. Frank Jaymes Of the
magnetic healing school and DR.. John
A. Gish OF the Eclectic school had q
little dispute over the fixing Of a
clock, amount at issue 30 cents,
which DR.. Gish refused to pay to DR..
Jsymes. To settle it they adjourned
east Of town with about % onlookers,
took off their coats and commenced
business.
The fight was under the State
Board Of Health rules and those who
saw it say that for real sport the dog
races we're not In 1t. There were
some hard blows given and a good
deal Of tumbling around In the mud
and when the onlookers separated the
contestants DR.. Jaymes admitted de-
feat. 1t was not exactly the way it
was expected thst the fight would
end as everybody was betting on the
magnetic school. 1t is supposed that
that the clock bill Is now settled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Nay Wear Shirt Waists.

An innovation looking to the COM
fort Of letter carriers throughout the
country during the heat Of summer
probably will be introduced this year
by official permission to them to d.
vest their coats on their routes when
felt to be necessary. 1t Is expected
that the postmaster general in the
near future will issue an order for.
mally granting authority to post
masters for this purpose and modify
Ing the requirements so as to allow
the carriers to wear suitable gray
blouse with turn down collar and a
black tie. John Favor, Charlie Snider
and Stanley Waring expect to blossom
out 10 shirtwaists as soon as the tenn
perature moderates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
WHOLESALE GROCERY FOR ABILENE.
RAnsRY WANTS DEMOCRACY.
Solomon Populist in Favor Of the Old
Party Nov.

William Ramsey, Of Solomon, is in
favor Of the Populists going into the
Democratic party. Direct legislation
be says is the only way cut. He says
Pop national leaders lost their oppor.
tunity when in 1896, they waited un-
til after the Democrats had held their
convention and allowed that party to
steal Pop principles, thus destroying
the chance Of being national party.
"Then," be adds, "we neekly fol-
lowed them into the campaign, voted
their ticket and have been pretty good
Democrats since. We have educated
the Democratic party Of the west to
adopt our principles entirely. Not
only SO, but many Republicans are
advocating municipal ownership Of
public utilities. In view Of the fact
that there is practically no difference
now between Democrats and Populists
except in name and in view Of the
other fact that the trust com binations
will soon have US farmers bound hand
and foot why should We cavil about .
nsmeP am In favor Of dwelling on
our different principles on economic
points but prefer al with the refer.
endum."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
A GALA DAY FOR ABILENE.
Saturday, April 81, Opening Date Of
the Mcdonald Circus.

Walter Mcdonald Is rushing things
at his winter quarters and although
the bad weather has intertered some
what with the progress Of the work
he has increased bis force and every.
thing will be in readiness for the
opening here April ~, preparatory to
taking the road. He sparing neither
pains nor expense In fitting ont and
with the addition Of q first class men.
agerie, elephants, camels, lions, ETC.,
and the engagement Of some Of the
best circus talent In this country be
will have one Of the swellest railroad
shows on the road.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
JzaKlD uIDli ualll Law
New Joint 1uls liktsass IN Short
/ Il Order.

tl
The first attempt to start . joint
Pince the general closing was ended
10 short order Thurs. night. ia.
Graves swore out warrant for Geo.
Clemence under the new Hurrel law
and Sheriff Baker went on . search
and seizure expedition. He found in
. room over the meat market on the
east side Of Cedar four or Eve men,
some chairs, 10 bottles Of beer and 4
few bottles Of whisky. R. Grubbs
seemed to be in charge and was put
under arrest. Clemence was out and
the sheriff went on hunt for him.
He found Clemence at a lunch coun.
ter.
"Where is your licenseP" asked the
sheriff.
"Here it is," replied Clemence,
takinga government license out Of
bis pocket.
"Thank you," said Baker and ar
rested him.
Later Clemence drove ten miles In
the country in charge Of the under
sheriff and secured bond. Grubbs 10
In jail. The sheriff Las the liquor
under lock and key. Under the new
law the possession Of a government
licsnse and q stock Of liquor make
plenty Of evidence for conviction.
It i5understood that the law and
order people have several "spotters"
urler regular pay, one receiving $40
a amonth, to watch for the opening Of
new joints and furnish evidence. It's
mighty dangerous business to try
liquor selling in that form. Too bad
that the bootleggers are not watched
also!
1t is said that the new joint which
was very dinky affair only com.
menced business Tuesday night.
Grubbs gave bond late last Fri
day. The trials will be in district
court next fall, but the sheriff's re.
port Of goods seized etc. will come
before Judge Moore and upon bis
order the liquors and fixtures may be
destroyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
CITY COUNCIL DOING.
Vote Il Canvassed and New Members
Come In,

HThe city council met Mon. night land
canvassed the vote Of the election,
Jones, Hoon and Malott being the
committee in charge Of the canvass.
Acting Mayor $. R. Cowan presided.
The report Of the vote showed no
material changes from the schedule
published In the REFLECTOR. The
council now is:
First ward-John Hoon, j. G.
Lightner.
Second ward-J. A. Wilkie, c. E.
Rice.
Third ward-T. M. Jones, S. R.
Cowan.
Fourth ward-T. H. Malott, c. G..
Towner.
Reading Of minutes was dispensed
with. The usual bills were allowed.
The street commissioners report
showed $2,6OS.19 received and spent
on streets during the year; SSS poll
taxes we're worked.
The fire department reported these
officers elected, who were confirmed:
Chief, H. S. Folk; assistant, H. A.
Lott; president, W. A. Mattesoni
vice president, Lou Lips; secretary,
W. Davis; treasurer, Theo Hasshagen.
Hose No. 2, s. A. Barber, foreman;
VIM. Brown assistant, marshals, M.
R. Jolley, Ed Franks; secretary, M.
R. Jolley.
New sidewalks were ordered: First
lot south Of 7th on west side Of Cedar;
Continental Hotel to City Mills, south
side Third Street; Oplena to Kinney
on North side OF East Fifth.
The matter Of cemetery trees was
left to the cemetery committee.
Adjourned to Friday night when
the committees and appointments
will be named.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
HIGH WINDS HERRABouTs.
Tempestous April Weather by Night
and BY Day.

A severe rsip and thunder storm
swept down from the north a. m.
Friday accompanied by high wind
which has continued all day. Not in
a long time has there been such a
terrific steady brveze.
Considerable damage was done to
signs and one or two windows we're
broken. A dozen telegraph poles on
the Union Pacific near junction we're
blown down and telegraph service
was delayed in consequence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Il Not Smallpox.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kubach have
been confined to the house with III
ness for two or three days but are re-
covering and will soon be out. A
false report was circulated that they
have smallpox. 1t is entirely untrue.
Mr.. Taylor who was i'll at their
house with a slight form Of varioloid
recovered two weeks ago and the
quarantine was then raised. He
went home about week ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
EASTER Gh0RIBS IN CITY CHURCHES.
z. sHREvE IS DEAD.
Ono Of Abilsns's Most Respected Citi.
xens Passes Away.

At 2 O'Clock Mon. afternoon there
passed away from earth good man,
one whose death will bring sadness to
many, Ebenezer Shreve. He has been
suffering from pneumonia and the
end came peacefully. Mr.. Shreve
was born In Cookston, New Jersey,
Feb. II, 1917, being thus q little over
S4 years Of age. He has long been =
resident Of this city and has been .
familiar figure on the streets.
For dozen years on cnly three or
four days has he missed calling at
the REFLECTOR office twice q day-in
the morning to read the morning pa.
Pers and the evening to get his copy
Of the REFLECTOR as soon as 1t came
off the press. He also took a delight
in going to the depots when the
trains arrived. He was a Republican
through and through and took keen
interest In the politics Of the country.
Nothing delighted him so much as q
sweeping Republican victory. His
life was gentle and kindly, he did
harm to none and left a mark Of good
will upon all that he did.
Several children mourn bis decease,
bis wife having long since preceded
him to the better land. Mrs. Wat
son and Mrs. Townsend, daughters
living In Kansas City, and Miss Lizzie
Of this city we're at his bedside when
the end came.
Funeral services In the Methodist
church at 3 p. m. Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
CASES OPENING RECEPTION.
Big Department Store Crowded Fine
Music and Handsome Decorations.

One Of the events to which Abilene
always looks forward with snticipa-
tions Of pleasure is the annual recep-
tion At ]. B. Case 4 Conpany's big
department store. The invitation for
Friday evening was responded to BY
fully two thousand people. The
doors were opened at I O'Clock but
before that hour many had gathered
and were waiting for admission to
the handsomely decorated depart.
ments.
Throughout the three floors an OK.
trsvsgance Of seasonable adornment
prevailed that won the heartiest
praise and admiration Of every visit
or. Not only in the big windows
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
COMMITTEE WILL 60 TO NEW
TON TO EXAMINE.
Drstch Brothers Promise to Come to
This City II They Are Given tho
Proper Encouragement and Assist

The Commercial club held . meet
Ing Mon. night and continued the dis
cussion Of the wholesale grocery prop
osition. A committee consisting Of
]. B. Case, G. G. Sterl and A. Edison
was appointed to 60 to Newton and
look over the firm OF Bretch Bros.
and report as to the situation.
The sentiment Of the businessmen
Il that the town should do all in its
power to secure wholesale grocery.
While many do not favor the bonus
plan, owing to previous disastrous
experiments in that line, assistance
can be given in location. rent, etc.,
that will amount to the same thing
In assisting worthy institution. Tn.
qusstionably . big field is waiting for
some enterprising firm to come here
and occupy it and it is hoped that the
Newton firm will see its way clear to
do this.
The sewerage committee reported
progress and was instructed to ask
the council for an appropriation to
get a survey, plat and estimate Of
cost for ! system Of sewerage.
The club agreed to assist literally
In entertaining the Democratic edi.
tors when they meet here in state
convention next month, The jour
nslists will be shown the time Of their
lives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11

Report Of Walnut Grove school, dis
trict S5, for month ending April s.:
Number enrolled So. Average daily
attendance 23. Those neither absent
nor tardy during the month we're Ray,
Esther and Walter Duffy, Beulah
Whiteley and Ruth Basehore. This
completes a seven months term.
Those neither absent nor tardy dur
ing the year were Ray and Esther
Duffy and Beulah Whiteley, Minnie
Giants, teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Bought q Fine Dog.

G. T. Estes and David Hill pur-
chased Iowa Maid, one Of the dogs
owned by +. N. Kellogg Of California
and which was we'll up among the
leaders in last weeks races. They
paid $l25 for her.
J. W. sauers goes to Clay Center's
meet with Iowa Maid, Abilene Girl,
Babbie and Slygo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Dalmoline q Winner.

The D'Huy Balmoline advertising
syndicate held a meeting Saturday
night and declared a 50 per cent
dividend, the result Of less' than
three months work in the field.
Bslmoline is a winner everywhere
and with proper pushing there Is q
fortune In II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11

where Mr.. Fellows, the stores artistic
and capable decorator, had exhibited
bis uniailing good taste but on every
counter, shelf and wall were special
decorations put in place with most
pleasing effect. The employees were
In smart attire and acted as q recep.
tion committee, no goods being sold
during the evening.
Mr.. j. B. Case, whose pleasant
greeting has welcomed the people ol
Dickinson county to bis store for ovel
% years. WAS assisted in the recep
ticn by the following petent heads
Of departments and employees;
Office department-Miss Jennie J.
Parent, manager; H. Lynn Covert, as
sistant.
Dry goods department-Wm. j.
Ramsey, manager; assistants, Miss
Kate Robb, Miss Ina Worley.
Ladies' and gents furnishing goods
departments. f. Fellows, manager;
assistant, George Bigler.
Ladies' cloak and suit and lace cur
tain and carpet department-J. M.
Mace, manager.
Millinery department-Mrs. c. E.
Davis, manager; assistant, Miss Nellie
Leonard.
Grocery department %. A. Dent
zer, manager; assistants, Paul Snider,
Winton Hiukle, Wayne Bigler.
House furnishing department-Roy
Weyant, manager; assistants, Richard
Hogan, Miss Lou Pherson.
Boot and shoe Department.. H.
Smith, manager; assistant, Harvey
Engle.
Miller's harp orchestra was station
ed in the office and discoursed the fol
lowing excellent program;
March, "The Handicap. Geo. Rosey
The Witch's Whirl (Naltz descriptive.
,.......".,....... .............E. T. Paul
IIunky Dory Cake Walk. Abe Holzmanr
Medley Overture (pousse Cafe. e. Boettgel
lmpassioned Dream Waltz. j. Rosa
March under Storm. ...........,G G. A, Grimm
Song and Dance.
Medley Overture broadway types. .R. Stah
Dance ofthe Cupids, "Gsvotte' &C. J. Wolcot
Senegamblan Patrol. .. -. ..... Geo. Rose!
III Pas0..,. '.,,............B Bert Anthon!
Adventurer 1.-TWO step).. .........J. h. Dye
Midnight Fire Alarm tGalop descriptive
.".."..." .................H J, Lnc0li
March, "The Valley. s. Godfre,
Abilene is proud Of this depart
ment store, one Of the largest anc
most complete in the state. That i,
has become 80 large an institution il
due to the fact that it had been man
aged with good business judgment
integrity and progressiveness. Mr.
Case deserves much credit for hi
success; each year shows advance
ment in his stores every department
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER.
Marion County Slayer Gets Extreme
Penalty.

In the district court Of Marion
county before Judge Moore Robert H.
Burton was found guilty Of murder in
the first degree in the killing Of Fred
erick Hoffman, q farmer, in November
They had quarreled over a girl and
Burton lay in wait for Hoffman at a
restaurant in Marion and as the lat
ter entered shot him in the face. The
iury was out but an hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Ask Your
Doctor

Ask him II II isn't true
that about every one needs
a good spring medicine. Ask
him if your depression Of
spirits, your general weak
ness, and your feeling OF
exhaustion are not due to
impure blood and weakness
Of the nerves.
Then ask him about Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
II he says it's all right, get
a bottle Of it today. Weknow
it is the best thing you can
possibly take to lift you up
and bring back your old
strength and vigor.
SIN bottle. All druggists.
&c. AVER CO., Lowell, Mass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11

AVA VA WV SNM~~y A1vvA WvAAVss'
Following is the program Of the
Northwest Dickinson. Sunday associa-
tion, to be held in Talmage hall, Sun
day, April IA;
MORNING SESSION.
Devotional service-led by.........P President
"Our Field and Its Needs" ......J. M. Carver
Remarks.
How to Grow Crop OF Proficient Teach
ers,". ,"....................Re Rev. ]. @. Wengerd
How to Grow Crop of Scholars"
A Free Conference on Improved Meth
DDS in Sunday School Work. LED by
......... ..Superintendents Of Districts
Noon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Sunday School Session" "......C G. Towner
More Reciprocity Between Church and
Sunday School" Rev. A. L. Day
Teaching Temperance In the Sunday
School" Miss Emily Baer
Discussion.
E1SShy'.. .'..'''''' .'.'.'''mis miuuioVoh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11

Miss Wilhelm.
In the evening the Sunday school
gave delightful Easter exercise un-
der the direction Of the capable super
intendsnt, Mrs. H. L. Humphrey,
ln the Episcopal church special
Easter service with beautiful dscora-
tions was rendered, Rev. r. H. Mizs
Of Salina officiating. The musical
program was:
Professional, Jesus Christ Is Risen To-
dauM Wnrunn fror,a I Iu.a IN s,lAlonll
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Advertised Letters.

Tho following is the list Of un-
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lene postofiice for the week ending
April 9, 1901. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered;
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Brewer, Jack Bailey, DIR Winston
Clark, Geo W DeWolf, Clayton
Forney. ~ Myers, Frank
StallIngs, Rev d Y Shadnger.J
schnipp, Ward Taylor, J H.
LADIES LIST.
Huls, Lima Morris, Mrs N H.
Propp, Pleane schnipp Mrs Cora
One cent will be charged for all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING, p. N.