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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-14
BOARD OF PARDON

Reinhold SaiIor, Governor; N. $. BoAni-
field, Chief Justice Of supreme Court;
w. a. Massey, !. ,soe;ate Justice Of S"-
preIne Court: c. Il. Iselisnap, A-socihto
Justice OF = preune Cours: w. D. J"ues,
ttorncy GanorNi.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-14

This old established hotel Known from Maine to Ore
gon and from Georgia the Gulf has recently maugur-
ated system of electricity throughout the entire build
ing whereby every is lighted by ncandescent lights
At the time this is the only hotel in Carson that Is
lighted exclusively by electricity. Firscass through
out Best 81 day house the Coast Free bus to and
from all train* Meals 25c lodging IS and 50 cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-14
STATE INSTITUTIONS

o. Uer.lcrs,n. Warden St.'r Prison
Jos. f. Stubs, President State University
DIR. Patterson. >upt. Hosp Mental Discs
JOS. Josepil-, supt.. of orp!isns' Home
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-14
DISTRICT JUDGES
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

xeinhold Saiier --Govsrnor
W. R Davis Governors Private Secretary
J. r. Judge e------Iieutenani Governor
Eugene Howell. Secretary of State
Arthur Morris. Deputy Secretary Of State
Sam P. Davis State Controller
Jonathan Doane Dopnty State Controller
ID. w, Ryan State Treasurer
F. l.. Wildes. Deputy State TREASURER
+. D. X elley y-----------Surveyor General
n. d. Notew a-e. Deputy Surveyor Gen /
w. D. Jones Attorney General
Orvis Ring. Superintendent Pub lnstrt
Andrew Maute, supt. of State Printing
". Z. Markey td!e!aAn
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-02-14
SICK. HEADACHES,

ma .,,r,p or crervork.d rcinciaiEi quickly
nd .pr,.y e.l-sn by Kar!'s Clover lsf.s Iea. u.
ere \, os,A VII il II .y1, taas.le t.sissI In1cy -
1rpste Ri sAs.sslrx fTsct - |sx az. ~ Gte
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
THE G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
Members Of the Council OF ADMINISTRATOR
Predict That 10000 Veterans Will
Visit Cleveland Next Fall.

Cleveland, O., Jan. %. Members OF
the subcommittee of the national e..
A. r. council of administration who
are in the city predict that 100000
veterans will attend the annual en-
campment to be held in this city next
fall. The local committee expect $50,
900 visitors to come to the city dur.
ing the encampment.
The members of the subcommittee,
who are Gen. +. NJ. Sterrett, of St.
Louis; Col. Thomas w. Scott, of Fair
field, ILL.,, and Col. W. H. Armstrong,
were in conference yesterday with
the local committee. The city will be
asked to raise a fund of about $751;
600 for the entertainment of the old
soldiers. Free accommodations will
be provided for 10000 delegates.
The Erie railroad, which is not o
member of the Central Passenger as
ISOLATION, has announced that 1t will
grant rate of one cent a mile for
the encampment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
CRUSADE AGA INST NEGROES.


Evansville, Ind, Jan. 99.-Citics and
towns along the Ohio river have begun
crusade against the negroes. The
entire trouble dates back to he lynch
ings of the negroes at Rockport AND
BoOnvile for the murder of the white
barber. Simmons, Of Itockpori, one
night last month. The board OF safety
of this city has ordered the police
to arrest all strange negroes and
bring them before the city police
Judge II they cannot give my rea'
son for being here they will be SEN
fenced to the rock pile. The object
of this order is to rid the town Of M
obnoxious class of negroes. II is es-
timated that there are 1000 colored
men in this city who absolutely re-
fuse TO work. They spend their time
in the colorcd saloons and low dives
of the city, The board Of safety was
prompted TO this step by the action
of the Spencer county grand jury in
indicting 1870 negroes of Iockport for
selling their votes on last election
day.
Other towns in Indiana along the
river are taking steps TO drive the
worst element of negroes away
Vigilance committees have been APP
pointed at Grand View, Enterprise
Tell CITY and Lcavcnworih.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
A PERIL0US POSITION.
Train Running from Philadelphia to Fred
erlck, Md, Caught In n snowdrift. but
Finally Rescued.

Frederick. Nd. Jan. 90 The Fred
crick and Philadelphia train. leaving
here at three O'Clock Yesterday after
noon over the Pennsylvania road, en-.
countered n snowdrift at Sharrets
cut. 20 miles north, where II became
completely snowbound and remained
so until seven O'clock Yesterday even
ing when the four coaches with their
passengers were eXtricated from their
perilols position. The engineer at
tempted TO pillow his way through the
drift. but before he got far he found
the track completely cholcd up and
the rear was rapidly filling up with
the drifting snow, Within half an
hour the snow was over seven feet
deep and the passengers were greatly
alarmed as they could see nothing but
huge sheets Of snow sweeping down
from the mountains, cncircling them
from sight. A relief crew was sent
from Frederick and after hazardop'
work the train was brought ha,,, .
Bruceyill,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
THE INDIAN TROUBLE
Katy officials Anxious Over the
Situation in Ind an Territory.
TRACKS and BRIDGES NAY Be BURNED
A Friendly Choctaw Says the Plan Will BE
Carried Out Within Ten Days-Lieut.
Dixon Anticipates an Eearly Settle
Ment Of the Trouble.

St. Louis, Jan. 29.-Considerable
anxiety is felt by officials of the Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas railroad over
the situation in the Indian territory.
General Attorney Clifford Jackson, of
the road, who is on the ground, re-
ceived definite information from a
full-blood Choctaw Indian to the eff
feet that IA meeting of that nation
had decided to destroy the property
of all railroads in the territory, with
the exception of the Choctaw, Okla
homa 4 Gulf and Santa Fe roads.
In a letter, dated from Muscogee,
January 26, to General Solicitor James
Hagerman. Mr.. jackson says: Last
night United States Marshal Bennett
and Indian Agent Shoenfeldt intW-
viewed Choctaw, who pledged them
to keep his name secret, but who was
anxious to place what information he
possessed in the hands of governments
officials. He said there had been a
meeting of full-blood Choctaws in
which the course to be pursued b,
them had been determined. Among
other things it was determined to run
all white men out of the nation, Only
two railroads in the Choctaw nation
which had a right to be constructed
under the treaty of 1866, upon whic'
the full-bloods claim to stand, are The
C., O. & &. and the st. l.. & S. f
They decided, therefore, to destro,
the NJ, X. & Y. road Six hundred
light horsemen took oath that the!
would, at an appointed time, attacl
different parts of the NJ, X. x I
tracks and burn bridges and trestles
Bennett and Shoenfeldt believe tina
this plan will be carried out within
the next ten days"
An Early Settlement Anticipated.
Il Omaha, Neb,, Jan. 29.-Adjt Gen
Niche received telegram from
Lieut.. Dixon, in command of trool
| A, Eighth cavalry, from Henrietta,
T., yesterday morning stating that h
!, expected United States Marshal Ben
nett there and that he had arrange
for n talk with Crazy Snake. Ais
that he anticipated an early settle
ment of the so-called uprising
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
Death From Grip.

Monday at 6 O'Clock P. m. occurred
the death of Miss Julia Peterson,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Peter
son, living 5! miles northeast Of Abb
lene. She had been sick but a short
time from the grip which affected hel
heart, causing death after a brief un'
consciousness. She was aged II
years, 7 months and day, and be-
sides her parents leaves two brothers
and three sisters to mourn her un
timely end.
Funeral services 'were held Wed
nesday at 2 P. m. at the Tslmag'
church, conducted by Rev. F. Berg
stresser, the interment being in Tai
mage cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
MRS. NATION AT TOPEKA.
Joint Smasher Interviews the State
Officials.

The State Temperance Union this
week voted Mrs. Nation hun
bred dollar gold medal.
Mrs. Nation called on Governor
Stanley recently and had an exciting
interview with him on law enforce
ment. 1t began in an argument
then developed into an angry contro-
versy and ended in mutual laugh.
From the governors office Mrs. Ma
ton went to that Of Attorney General
GODDARD and had a war Of words with
him. She next directed her steps to
the Office Of the county attorney who
referred her to the city officials. SAt
was accompanied on her rounds by Q
crowd Of newspaper reporters. She
promises to make things lively IN
Topeka and is being supported by the
State Temperance union now in SEES
sion in tina. city and before which
Mrs. C. B. Hoffman made stirring
speech.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
Convention OF Retail GrOcers.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 24.-The dele
gates to the National Association OF
Retail Grocers, in session here, lis
tened to a number of reports of state
and national organizers yesterday,
showing the number of new associa-
tions fromed during the past year.
A resolution was offered by Simeon
Clark, of Duluth, requesting congress
TO remove the ten per cent. duty on
tea. The election of officers resulted
in the selection of p. q. Hansen, OF
Minneapolis, president; Charles Pfeif-
fer, of St. Louis, secretary, and Il. q.
Ashley, of Toledo, treasurer. Mil
waukee was decided on as the place
OF holding the convention next wear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
About the Tree Primer.

To the Editor OF the Reflector. ~
The primer is abroad in the city,
and in consequence poor. defenseless
tree, are beginning to take on a va
cant and limbless appearance every
where, The surgeon Of the greenery
10 remorseless wretch and thinks he
only earns his stipend when he saws
and chops OIL about all the limbs that
a tree can spare aud live-sometimes
more, in fact--and he Is more than
industrious. Hence shade will be
scarce this summer and trees will be
worn smaller than usual.
There ought to be man appointed
and paid to keep an eye on the tree
surgeons and quell their rapacity for
limbs. WOODMAN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31

MoRMoNs IN TOWN.
Want to Convert the People to Their
Peculiar Faith.

Two tired looking young men walk
ed in from the country last Monday
and announced that they were Elder
Kendall and Elder Hopkins, mission
aries Of the Mormon church, seeking
to convert the people. They. expect
to make a house to house canvass,
preaching their faith and will hold
meetings il some one will furnish a
hall.
IL have been working in the coun.
ty, mostly in the southeast part, for
four months" said Elder Kendall,
land have not baptized q person.
have only baptized two in the state.
We have five organizations in Kansas,
St. John, Attica, Topeka, Lawrence
and in Cherokee county. Forty mis-
sionaries like ourselves are at work.
We pay our way or live on what is
given to u.s."
"Do you believe in every man hav'
ing seven wives?" was asked.
"No. We preach one wife and
practice it, too, except where wives
were married before the edicts Of
$780,"
Kendall says his mother was wife
No. 2 and be was brought up in
polygamous household. They art
likely to have rather chilly time ii
Abilene. The men have trouble
supporting one wife and are not hunt
ing for any further burdens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
DEATH OF T, Il. sTRICKtER.
Solomon Farmer Suddenly Passes
AWAY


Late last Monday news reached Alb
lene OF the death OF I. H. Stricken,
one Of the early settlers of the coun-
~, who resided on his farm few
miles south OF Solomon. He had not
been ailing and ate hearty break
fast, worked around, but complained
Of not feeling we'll about II o'clock.
He laid down to rest and almost i'm
mediately expired. His death was
doubtless due to heart disease.
Mr.. Stricken came to Dickinson
county in 1866 and took q homestead
where he has since resided. He VAS
twice married, bis first wife being
Miss Mary Blair whom be married 10
1865, and in 1886 be was married to
Miss Emma Sexton. His wife and
two, daughter, Mrs. c. 5. Crooks Of
this city and Mrs. c. G. Bear Of
Green, Kas., are left to mourn
the loss of a kind husband and
father. Mr.. Strickler was born in
Indiana and was in in his 6lst year.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Metho'
dist church in Solomon OF which the
deceased was devoted member, in
terment in the Solomon cemetery.
The many Abilene friends Of Mrs
Crooks will sympathize deeply with
her in her sorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
Their First Born Taken.

Lois Jane, the infant daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Potter Of
Ridge township, passed away from
earth Thursday evening after a single
day OF life leaving the parents hearts
sorrowing over the death Of their first
born. Simple services were held Sat-
urday and the tiny form was laid to
rest in Pilgrims Home cemetery.
Many friends will extend sincere sym.
pathy,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
The GRIP EPIDEMIC.
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever
and Quite as Fatal The
Best Treatment.

0Vob AAV6eAAShS
The grip has surprised the doctors
and health authorities this season by
it's rapid spread and BY some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody
it is proving especially dangerous to
niddle.aged and elderly persons. 10
many cases either fatal onset OF
pneumonia, or a complete breakdown
q health and strength, is apt to fol-
low an attack Of grip.
The wise course for all is proven.
tion. 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
issm grip, or from the usual winter
coughs and colds, Benson's Plasterl
are q sure and speedy relief and cure
highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes
Only the genuine are effective. Elk
anime when you buy. Seabury 4
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists
New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
Quickly Tabled.

Special to the Reflector.
topeka, Jan. ga resolution was
introduced in the house Of representa-
tives this morning inviting Mrs. Ma
ton to make an hours address. 1t
was voted down almost unanimously.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31

Mrs. Maria johnson died at the
home Of her son, L. H. johnson,
northwest Of Abilene, Sunday, aged
"A years, II months, 20 days. She
was i'll but one week. She leaves
three sons and one daughter, all but
one son who resides in Ohio being at
her bedside. Funeral services at the
home at l P. N. Tuesday, interment
In Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
The Richardson Murder Case

Savannah, No.. Jan. 25.--The pre-
liminary hearing in the case OF the
state against Mrs. Addie L. Richard
son, charged with being an accessory
to the murder OF her husband on
Christmas eve, will be called to-day.
Both sides claim to have some star
Ting evidence to introduce.
William J. Bryan, Of Lincoln, Neb.,
will soon start for tour OF Europe
in quest Of material for q series Of
letters to bis newspaper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31

st. Louis. Jan. 25.--l'efore daylight
yesterday morning Police Sergt.
James Hickman, of the mounted dis
trict, had pistol duel with a horse
thief that he encountered in the west
ern city limits, near Manchester and
Mack'in avenues, and was severely
wourdcd in the left arm. The robber
cscarcd, though It is thought he was
badly wounded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
Mrs. Betz' Mother Dead.

A telegram has been received by
Mrs. Betz announcing the death Of
her mother, Mrs. G. Missavy, at
Greencastle, Pa, on Jan. 26. The
many friends Of the family in the
county will extend sympathy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
Kansas Tow, 10 TRY for Material Gas.

Arkansas ~, Ian, Jan. 2S.-IhefC
is a move lent on foot in Cowlcy
county TO unite the interests Of Win
field and Arkansas City in prospect
ing for gas. Arkansas City's CONNER
cial club started natural gas com
pany here several weeks ago anc
money is now at hand to begin the
work. Winfield club purposes to put
similar amount with the Arkansas
City money to make extensive pros
poets over the entire county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
A SHAFT TO THE QUEF.!.
A NIove,nent to Erect a Great Monument
to Victoria Make Her Birlhdhya
Public Holiday Forever.

London, Jan. pa movement,
which is, however, entirely without
official encouragement, is on foot 10
erect great monument to Queen
Victoria in London. Already Il sign
comes from India that such II pro-
posal would be likely to meet the
spontaneous wishes of the subjects OF
the crown in far away clilnes.
The suggestion that May "A, the
queens birthday, shall be kept for
ever as a public holiday also finds
favor. This is all the more desirable,
as King Edwards birthday falls on
November 0, period of the year
wholly unpropitious to the enjoy
ment of brilliant pageantry, such as
that of trooping of the colors, which
is undoubtedly the prettiest display
Of the season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
RECENT REFLECTIONS.



Reporters laugh in highest glee.
Good ''stuff's" in store for them, you see,
The good look on, the wicked flee,
When Carrie cones to town.
-[Bide Dudley,
Born, Jan. "a, to Mr.. and Mrs. j.
H. Nieslsy, boy.
Jos. White is improving after q
few days illness.
Born, Jan. 20, to Col. and Mrs.
Z. G. Little, q son.
Marriage license: B. +. Beam
aud Carrie Alexander, Herington.
"A. c. Menor is building a house
on his lots on Kinney and Eleventh.
- Born, Jan. 26, to Mr.. and Mrs.
J. j. Clemens Of Sand Springs, a
daughter.
"A. j. Ray, colored. was arrested
on charge Of horse stealing brought
by John Lawrence.
-Upshaw's big double store room
is being handsomely repapered, much
improving its appearance.
Marriage licenses: c. E. Rouse
Lillian Richards, Chapman; William
J. Mott, Mary McNeal, Chapman.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Gleissner
have furnished rooms over Bearce's
and will spend few months there.
-Atchison Globe: Helen D
Nation was horsewhipped at Enter
prise today by band of noble
women.
W. P. Gulick and Ed LANCE did
up L. H. Faulkner and W. Sterl a,
duplicate whist last night in match
game, winning by points.
AT Topeka last Tuesday evening
Mrs. E. W. Poindexter gave care
party for "a guests in honor OF Mrs
j. NJ. Gleissner Of this city.
-Salina evidently intends discon
tinuing her street fairs. The balance
OF $201 in the treasury has beer
turned over to the library association
&C. Stevens had q hot contest in ,
live bird shoot OF 10 birds with DR.
W. c. Wanu yesterday. One barre
was used and the score was: Steven
IS, Wann II.
-Salina is to have "trip-around
the-world" supper and other town
are copying the style Of entertain
ing inaugursted by Abilene som
time ago.
The early closing Of the store
commences Friday, Feb. l, and will
continue until Sept. l. All the bust
ness houses have signed the agree
ment and the bell will ring at 6:S
for closing.
Second Lieutenant Abe Lott, Q
the 9Th U. S. cavalry stationed at Fl
Riley, has been promoted to frs
lieutenant. Abe's many Abilen
friends will be glad to hear Of hi
good fortune and extend congratula
lions.
The last OF the big cottonwood
at Third and Cedar has been Gu
: down. The only real friend the col
tonwood tree has IN town is Ed Little
He says it deserves better things tina
destruction at the hands Of this ger
GRAFTON.
j. H. Holmes team ran ava
this afternoon throwing him out 9
, the court house and severely bruisin
him. An Abilene bootlegger, wh
has taken the place Of joints, say
Jack had only three small drinks an
wasn't drunk.
The wrong.doer in Willowdal
t township 10 going to have har
, time. The law enforcement leagu
offers $40 reward "ior evidence {
, violation Of the prohibitory law ais
3 for hunting with dog or gun on Sui
day" The money will be paid aft'
conviction.
-Emporia Gazette: DR.. +
Blayney, who was in chapel mornin
for the first time this school yea
made short talk and upheld Mr.
Nations work, attempting to prov
r that she is all right in philosophic
way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
NEWS NOTES.

Arthur Pierre, the negro murderer
Of Henry Neil, was hanged yester-
day at Franklin, La.
Fire last night destroyed the can
ming factory of c. NJ. Nails at Roam
oke, Va. Loss, $4,000.
Archie Hunt, colored, was hanged
at Lynchburg, Va, yesterday for the
murder Of Tom Gills. a negro.
Jacob StOtler Dead.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 2s.-JaHoh
Stotler, the Kansas pioneer and news
paper man, died at st. Joseph's hos
pital here Saturday night. He was
brought from Emporia, Kan, but was
too weak to undergo the operation
which his physicians considered neecs
fary. Mr.. Stotler was Gs years old
AID was q conspicuous figure in the
l. story of Kansas.
Three Persons Killed on the Track.
Bowmanville, Ont, Jan. 2s.-Her
lprt Ballett, Of Whitby, and his two
cousins, Helen and Amelia Knight, OF
.,owniansville, were instantly killed
vs. q Grand Trunk train near here yes
;e-day. They were driving and at
tempted TO cross the tracks. All three
hodies were carried 10 the station or
{; he front Of the engine.
,.ell-k nown Railroad Man Dies suddenly
81. Joseph. Mo. Jan. 2s.-Wllllan
oleman. well-known railroad man
for Ave years in charge OF the ac
! counting department OF the st. 30
seph & Grand Island railway, dice
suddenly here yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
Fine Astronomical Equipment.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 29.-One OF the
finest equipments ever made for the
observatory of u total solar eclipse
was finished yesterday by Prof. John
A. Brashear, of Allegheny, for the
Smithsonian institution and the
United States naval observatory. The
instrument will be shipped to wash
ington to-day and will be taken to
the island Of Sumatra for use on May
II. Probably the most important In
strnments in the equipment will be
four photographing telescopes Of four
inches diameter and II feet focal
strength, especially designed to as
sist the efforts of Prof. Samuel J.
Langley to locate intra-mcrcuriaI
planets. The lenses have been made
to cover n tremendously large field.
plates "a by 80 inches being possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-31
The Armour VIII.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-The will of the
late millionaire packer and grain
dealer, Philip D. Armour, disposes of
an estate valued at Sl5,000,0OO, accord
ing to statements made in an applica-
ton for letters testamentary filed in
the probate court here yesterday,
Mrs. Armour, the widow, and j. Og.
den Armour the son, are made eNecn-
trix and executor and are named as
egatees, each receiving one-half OF
the estate.