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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Burten's Favorable Assignment.

Senator Burton is in position to be
Of great advantage to bis old soldier
constituency in Kansas, or to such Of
them as are seeking pensions. Al 8
member Of the committee on pensions
be has been assigned place OF duty
whereby all pending senate pension
bills will come to him for examin-
alton and report. Or in other words
all senate pension bills and all house
pension bills when they shall have
reached the senate, will be referred
TO him for examination, averment and
report. He is in 8 position therefore
10 help all old Kansas soldiers who are
seeking pensions by special enactment
at least, that be will be SO disposed
goes without saying. Probably the
old soldiers OF Kansas never before
we're SO iavorably circumstonced OF
never occupied SO advantageous
grounds as in having Senator Burton
such q referee, who without doubt
will look closely after their interests
Wichita Eagle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
A PEACE MOVEMENT.
Conferences Occurring 1T Brussels Between
Bosrs and Their Friends W Arrive 1T
Some Basis Of Terms,

Brussels, Jan. so.-Dr. Leyds, the
European representative Of the Trans
vsal, and the Boer delegates met
again yesterday at some mysterious
rendezvous. DR.. Leyds now denies
himself to everybody. 1t Is asserted
that DR.. Kuyper, the Dutch premier,
on his return to The Hague from Lon
don, had q conference with Mr.. VOL
marans, one Of the Bosr delegates,
who sent another delegate to con-
suit with Mr.. Kruger, and told an
other meeting will be held to-day.
In spite of the Boer denials
strong feeling exists here that some
peace movement is afoot between
Great Britain and the Boer delegates,
but there is difficulty in arriving at
any acceptable basis Of terms, Mr..
Kruger and DR.. Leyds being reluctant
to commit themselves.
1t is declared in Boer circles here
that a number of Englishmen, sup
posed to be officials of the British
government, arrived at The Hague
under assumed names Saturday and
were later visited and entertained
at dinner by the British minister
there,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

K. c. Journal: A young lady at
Beloit has received as a present from
q friend in Texas tame civet cat.
That distinguished geological author
ity, the Beloit Call, says the cat ere.
sembles cat and will eat anything q
cat will eat" We are informed also
by the Call that "it can bark like a
dog and NEW like a cat" and that it
can move from place to place with
extraordinary rapidity. And right
here, 1t seems to us, the fusion forces
OF Kansas find a solution to one OF
their puzzling problems. The fusion
forces have long been in search Of a
device to place at the head Of their
election ticket. By all means let
them select the civet cat. Anything
that can bark like dog and new like
a cat and which can skip from place
to place with great rapidity will rep.
resent the fusion cause with marvel
GUS fidelity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
HEAD.END COLLISION.
An Accident on the Missouri Pacific Rail-
road Caused by an Engineer OF
Freight Failing Asleep.

St. Louis, Jan. 2O.--Six and possibly
10 persons were slightly injured in a
head-end collision on the Missouri
Pacific at 1915 o'clock yesterday
morning at point one mile east OF
Elijah, in Franklin county, and 70
miles west OF st. Louis. The trains
in collision were Missouri Pacific pas
senger No. 3, westbound, in charge
Of Conductor w. D. Wheeler and En-
gineer j. c. Wills, and eastbound
freight No. 1923, in charge Of Engineer
William Maze and Conductor B. Il.
Kicker. The engineer of the freight
train fell asleep few minutes before
Elijah was reached. He had received
orders to run his train on siding at
Elijah to permit No. 3 to pass. When
he awoke he had just time to reverse
his engine and call to his fireman to
jump when the crash came.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

The career Of Martin Norton, de-
psrtment commander OF the G. A. r.
Of Kansas, has been one continued
scandal from the day Of his election.
The charges preferred against him BY
Abilene Post 63 could have Justly
been made on a number OF other oc-
casions. At the national encampment
in Cleveland last summer he failed to
make bis appearance at headquarters
except on one occasion and he was
then in q state OF intoxication and q
source Of great modification to the
state delegates. Charges having how
been preferred against him, his only
escape from court martial and the
consequences Of his indiscretion will
be through resignation BY wire to the
commander-in-chiei. Some Of the
people who forced him on the state
department at junction City for per-
sonal reasons should interest them
selves in his removal by the shortest
route Topeka Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
The Kansas Kings.

While Kansas is great stickler fol
constitutional form Of government
and is jealous in guarding the liber'
ties Of the great common people, ye'
she has royalty" all the same Some
Of the Kansas kings and queens are
Bank king-C. Q. Chandler, Of Med
icine Lodge.
Apple king-Fred Wellhouse, Of
Leavenworth.
Potato king-Edwin Taylor, Of the
state board Of agriculture.
King of corn huskers-Levi Carter,
Of Burlingame.
Sweet potato king-James Abdell,
Of Atchison county.
Queen Of bareback riders Miss
Blanche Mckinney, of CORTLAND.
Wheat queen Of Rush county-Miss
Rose Packard.
Chicken queen-Mrs. Chas. Sprung
OF Butler county.
Merry.go-round king-C. W. Park
er, Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Nichols, Carlton; A II Shelter, Dayton; R R
lssitt Navarro; G W Staatz, Woodbine; NJ
Blachley, Herington Bert Ramsey, Solo
mon; John Callahan, Chapman; G A Sher-
wood, Abilene; G NJ Hay, Hope; Dan Howe.
Chapman; F Z Cemons Sutphen Ed Dun.
nett Solomon; R schlesener, Hope.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
R M Wimsatt ]. Sheahan, Lincoln town.
ship; E Russell, David Major Holland
township; A D Colman, Daniel Bornberger,
Cheever township; Lewis Teeters, Buckeye
township; J W Chew, Banner township; 9
Blair, Ridge; A H Diehl, Rinehart.
CONsTABLEs.
Flora township A T lift, G B Curtis; Will
lowdale, II L Book; Lincoln, Dan Campbell,
Jr. Garfield, D Halbert Wheatland; j A
Howie Banner, J Lederer VIM Armstrong;
Buckeye, r G Fair, ID ] Baer Grant, GA
Hilton; Jefferson, + W Whitehair, G W Pitts;
Sherman, Oscar Steiner; Center, Stephen
s Kelley; Logan, Met, Geo Issitt;
Hope, VIM Shugart; Fragrant HILL T N
Murphy Noble, 0 W Norman, W B Banning;
Rinehart, Emery Diehl; Union, John \
Ohloff, Abby Smith; Lyon, Keller, D
Hambleton.
On motion the Board adjourned sine die.
RIB. JACOBS,
H. W. JACOBS County Clork.
Deputy County Clerk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Leavenworth Times: The hearing
Of the charges against General Met.
calf has been delayed for week in
order that the committee appointed
to hear them may make arrangements
to have both sides Of the controversy.
The general is now in Washington and
has told the committee he is ready at
any time to face the music. That is
what the people Of Kansas like about
Metcalf. He is ready to fight when
his cause is just, and surely it is this
time. There is no sense in the pro.
ceedings about to be held and they
should be called of. When the com.
mittee gets through with its work it
will wonder why it was appointed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

The Marysville News, Commander
Norton's home paper, published
where they are evidently used to
neuralgia, says; State Commander OF
the G. A. R., Martin Norton, went to
Abilene Monday night to install the
officers OF the g. A. r. Post, and the
W. R. c., but he did not oficlate.
When he went to the G. A. X. hall
be was suffering from the worst at.
tack Of neuralgia ever witnessed in
Abilene. 1t was neuralgia OF the
head, arms, legs and tongue, and
those innc cent people down there in
that prohibition town mistook it for
plain drunk, and they are unreason-
able enough to want the commander
rt.martialed; not contaminated
and shot but court. martialed for be.
ing "shot."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Writing to this paper about a ru.
NOR in connection with the Metcali-
Leland incident, Congressman Scott
says. "As a rule the newspaper re-
ports sent out from Washington are
fairly accurate, for they are written
by men Of large experience, who have
excellent opportunities for learning
the truth about matters concerning
which they write. 1t sometimes hap.
pens, however, that even Newspaper
man makes mistake. | noticed re-
Gently in one Of our Kansas papers
dispatch to the effect that number
Of the senator's, including Burton, had
coerced the president into appointing
to office certain men whom they had
recommended by threatening to op.
pose the confirmation Of Attorney
General Knox. OF course there is no
truth whatever in this report, and it
does injustice both to the senators
and to the president. 1t goes with
out saying that the very poorest way
in the world to persuade Theodore
Roosevelt to do what he did not want
to do would be to threaten to prevent
him from doing what he did want TO
do; and it ought to go without saying
that men who are worthy Of the high
position Of a seat in the United States
senate would not stoop to means SO
unworthy in order to gain a personal
end.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

The sudden outburst Of glorifcation
Of Gov. Stanley comiug'irom the Leland
papers and trying to make it appear
that his influence Landed Crum is very
touching. Stanley himself says he
had nothing to do with it and that
Senator Burton's influence had fixed
the appointment before his arrival at
Washington but that don't worry the
knockers. They have had little use
for Stanley heretofore but suddenly
they arise and shout his praises as
the greatest man that ever was. II
the aforesaid knockers think they can
hurt Senator Burton that way they
are welcome to their methods-but
brave fighters don't do that way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Columbus, Ind, Jan. 20.-Evidenct
Of gold, silver and coal was dis
covered recently At Waymansville
the extreme southwest corner Of thii
county, and samples were sent tc
Prof. ]. +. Stanton, principal of thu
miners assay ofhce, Denver, Col. A
certificate from him shows an assay
Of $50 ounces gold and 80 Of silver
which will yield s5A.lo to the ton. Or
the strength Of this assay a compan.
has been organized to develop thu
find.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Ottawa Herald; what credentials
have you, inquired Saint Peter Of the
trembling applicant At the gate, ITO
show your fitness to enter the realms
Of bliss~ a." said the pilgrim with
an air Of conscious pride, twas ap-
pointed to federal office from Kansas.
They proved nothing on me-"
Enough" cried the saint in salts.
faction. "Of such is The kingdom OF
heaven"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
NEW BOARD PROCEEDINGS.


Office Of County Clerk,
ABILENE, KANSAS, Jan. IS, 1902.
MONDAY, January 13.-The County COM
missioners met as a board Of organization,
Inc County Clerk called the meeting to
order. Present, Silas Baker, B. D. Fry and
B. H. Mccullough J. H. Mccullough had
previously taken the oath OF office. b. d.
Fry was nominated and elected Chairman
Tor the ensuing year.
TUESDAY, January 1.-THE Board spent
the DAY Inspecting bridges and bridge sites
south OF the river.
WEDNESDAY January l5.-The Board spent
the morning attending to miscellaneous
business AT noon ey went to the County
farm where they spent the afternoon look
Ing after county property.
THURSDAY, January l6.-0n motion the
contract for buryine the county poor at y
each was renewed with W. H. Eicholtz
DR.. 7. r. Conklin was reelected as County
Physician at an annual salary Of 400.
FRIDAY, January 1.-THE following were
named as County Depositarles for the ensu-
ihgyear' Abilene National Bank, Citizens,
Abilene State Bank, Bank Of Enterprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board Of County Commissioners
Of Dickinson County, Kansas.
Office Of County Clerk


MONDAY, January 1.-THE Board Of County
Commissioners met in regular session as pro-
vided by law, all the members being present.
On motion W. d, Shugart was appointed
constable Of Hope township.
TUESDAY, January - On motion the Board
adopted the viewers report on the Kandt
road. The pasture land owned by the county
south half northwest and lot two In section
sstownship 10. range east ,ile acres, was sold
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Dairymen Of New York are to be
compelled to shave because microbes
gather in the whiskers. This is prob.
ably a smooth scheme Of the New
Workers. to prevent antitrust Popu-
lism getting hold in this new terri
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Worlds Fair Power Plant.

St. Louis, Jan. ls.-The Westing.
house company, Of Pittsburg, Pa,
has been awarded the construction OF
the power plant Of the worlds fair.
II will cost 100000 and consist Of
l0.667 horse power.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

The Democrats have set the date
for the formal decease Of the Populist
party in Kansas for May 20. That
will give just about time enough for
completing arrangements for Deco
ration day exercises over the remains.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

J. A. Trontman and W. j. Bailey
are new candidates for the Republican
nomination for governor. 1t will be
noticed that all the hustling for
places is on the Republican side. No
candidates for the Democratic nomina-
tions are reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Col. Culp Of Sslins says he will
have that county's delegation for
auditor. He ought TO- As an old
soldier, wide-awake businessman
and Republican who never shi-ks his
duty, he Is entitled to IL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

The Kansas Editorial Association
meets at Manhattan, Feb. 81. Then
will q few more beautiful theories on
running newspapers be elaborated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
wagon.

Kansas City Journal; In these
days Of vlrtuosos it is rather crafty
ing to hear OF an old-iashioned fd-
dlers' contest. There are still a few
iddlers left.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Lawrence Journal; An old fashion.
ed Pop says that Populist principles
are just as good now as they we're In
1890. The trouble about them Is that
they arc not \ be t0tter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Poor old Phillip Krohn is suffering
and destitute In his old home in New
York. He was brilliant but the flesh
was stronger than the spirit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

The editor OF the Scandal journal
announces that be is a "McNall Re-
publican. Bright youth that, Why
not say he is Populist and be done
with lip
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Senator Burton seems to be "it" at
the present time and tho Kansas pol.
iticians who thought he was not
would better hustle for the band
WaUOn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

With the good snowfall over the
wheat belt there is absolutely nothing
the matter with Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

The Kansas weather always does
the right thing just when people
think they can stand II 40 longer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
THURSDAY. JAN. 20, 1902.

The stillest man on earth at the
present time is Martin Norton OF Blue
Rapids, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

1t is astonishing how many people
now say they knew oil The time about
Commander Norton. They lacked
srsa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

j. Conklin, Elmo; John stofer, Talmage;
L Z Marshall, Talmase; J II Kuhns, Detrsit;
Geo. Taylor, Manchester; J A Meek, Upland;
J X Geist, Acme; John Lesher. Abilene; L @
Long, Moonlight; Martin Pease, Hcpe; H +
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-09-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For State Senate.

TO THE VOTERS OF CLARENDON CoTN.
ty:-Somc time ago I announced in TIE
MANNING TINES that l would not be Il candi.
date for any office in the coming election, and
until very recently had fully intended to pur-
sue this course but recent developments with
personal appeals and petitions unsolicited on
my part) forces me to reconsider. and now an
nounce myself candidate for State Senator
from this county. subject to all the rules GOV.
crning the Democratic primary and the general
election and will abide the result
G. VI. DAVIS.
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS: AM y
candidate for reelection to the State Sen
ate. upon the platform constitution and rules
OF the Democratic party. have served in that
honorable position one term and feel that have
given the people Il conscientious service
am opposed to rings clqucs and combina-
tionS, and If reelected will use my best efforts
to resist the encroachmentS Of monopolies that
are fast making themselves manifest by the
combination of corporations favor still fur
ther reduction in our taxes and believe have q
plan by which Clarendon county can get her
needed improvements without an increase Of
the present tax rate.
Respectfully.
LOUIS APPLET.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-09-03
For County Superintendent Education.

T HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF y CAN
didate for reelection to the office Of County
Superindent of Education in the coming prl'
mary, subject to the requirements Of the Dem,
ocratic party. L. L. WELLS. {
THE FRIENDS OF S. P. HOLLADAY
feel that his constant and unSwerving fidel'
ity to the Democratic cause midst all circum'
stances should be recognized; we therefore
place his name in nomination for the office OF
County Superintendent OF Education in the en-
suing primary election.
FRIENDS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-09-03
For County Supervisor.

TTPON THE SOLICITATION OF MANY
- friends hereby announce myself candi-
date for County Supervisor subject to the ac-
tion of the primary. With years Of experience
in road-building 1 believe can, if elected, keep
the roads satisfactory to all the people Of Clar-
endon County. H. L. JOHNSTON.
T HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CAN
didate for reelection to the office Of County
Supervisor, subject to the rules Of the Demo
cratic party. and if elected will endeayor, as
have in the past, to administer the affairs Of the
Office for the best interests Of the general pub
lie. T. c. OWENS.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
COURT THE AFRICAN SOLDIER
General of Abyssinian Armies Re-
turns After Being Feted and
Dined I'm Europe.

Copyright, 1902. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Aug. 16.--(New York World
Cablegram-special Telegram. )-Ras (held
marshaD Makonnen, the envoy of the
negus. king Of kings, Of Abyssinia to the
coronation Of King Edward. is now we'll
on his way home. aft Ssytrg been much
courted during his stay IN Britain and
France. He probably will succeed to the
throne OF Abyssinia. He is the choice of
the childless Negus Menelek, whose kins-
man he is and whose niece is his wife.
The ras is the commander of all the Abys
sinian forces and has proved his superior
ability as warrior on numerous ocea-
sions. notably when he inflicted a crushing
defeat on the italian army a few years ago
at Adowa.
Augustus B. Wylde describes the ras as
by far the cleverest and most enlightened
man Abyssinia now possesses"
When Ras Makonnen was entertained ~
luncheon In the Mansion House by the lord
mayor OF London two young Americans
OF the party attracted some attention.
They were Tyler Morse. the son of the late
Congressman Leopold Morse of Boston
and his brother, Isidore Morse, the latter
OF whom recently returned from a big
game expedition in Abyssinia, where he
made the acquaintance OF Negus Menelel
and was favorite at the court.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
MAKES 1T WARM FOR A MASHER
American Woman I'm Paris who
Knows How to Care for
Herself.

Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, Aug. 16.-(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram m.)-Mrs. Mar
garet Sidney, beautiful and athletic young
matron from Minneapolis. sat alone yes
terday at table in the Armenonyille pa-
yilion, stylish open-air restaurant in the
Bois de Boulogne, awaiting her husband.
who evidently had been belated beyond ex-
pectation. Seeing the woman alone, a man
who was dining at the next table smirked
and, gradually growing bolder. finally raised
his glass as If drinking her health.
Mrs. Sidney called a waiter and ordered
him to tell the "masher" to cease his an.
noyance. The man resented the waters
Intervention rather loudly went smiling in
superior way TO the American woman a
table, and said: 'Now, dear girl don't be
foolish" Before he could say anythins
further Mrs. Sidney flew up like steel
spring. and, with a stalwart blow in the
teeth. sent the fellow sprawling. An uproar
filled the place Immediately.
After a brief explanation the "masher''
was given his hat and ordered to get out.
He refused to give his name, but he ap-
parently belonged 10 the English Smart
society. Mr.. Sidney appeared soon after
ward. and, In order TO avoid notice, both
drove away to dine elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
TO BUY THE GREAT WESTERN
Community of Interests Seek Hold on
Road, which Causes Consterna-
tiOn in Traffic Circles,

CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-(special Telegram }
-Traffic officials of western lines have
thrown up their hands to President Stick
ney OF the Great Western, and a combined
move is on which may result in the sale
OF the Great Western to someone repre-
senting the community Of interests. All the
traffic officials of western lines have united
in an appeal to their presidents, and
through them to the various boards Of man
aSomont.
1t has come to the question of buying
the Great Western or suffering rate de-
moralization continually. mention is
also current to the fact that the Great
Western is daily becoming more powerful
as rate disturber. President Stickney
no longer has weak road back of him
and railroad officials are beginning to realize
that the Great Western is getting to be
a strong line
When its. branches are completed to
Omaha and Sioux City, the Great Western
will have the entire Missouri river terri
tory at its mercy. IT, therefore, President
Stickney cares to sell he will no doubt
soon be given an opportunity to do so.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-17
DISLIKES AMERICAN CUSTOMS
People of This Country Can Return
Compliment to MAY YOhe and
Captain strpnE.

(copyright 1909. by Press Publishing Cob
PARIS, Aug. 16.-(New York World Ca
Telegram.) .)-captain Put
nam Bradlee Strong has notion that he
wants to settle in the Azores and live
there in seclusion, except for frequent trips
to picturesque places, devoting his time to
writing a book entitled What Have
Seem" May Yohe opposes going to the
Azores. preferring to return to japan to
live there permanently.
After Miss Yohe Joined Strong in Lisbon
she wrote to a friend here; "Our un-
derstanding is now complete. I beg you to
have It stated that the assertions about Mr.,
Strong purloining jewels was made under q
misapprehension Of the facts"
The ex-captain and the ex-actress say
they will get married next month and
never return to America, both ex-
pressing utter disgust with American Gus
toms. 1t is reported that before consent
ing to marry Strong exacted from May q
solemn oath that whatever trouble may evei
arise between them she will never drag hin
into a divorce court nor return to the stage