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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
SIDEWALK BUILDING Is TO 60
AHEAD.
Orders for Several New Walks in
Business District Sewerage Nat.
tsrs Ars Pushed and Much Business
Transacted.

The city council met in regular
session with the following officers and
members present: Mayor P. H.
Hallsck, City Clerk c. G. Wysndt,
Attorney J. A. Young, and Council
men Kane, Sterl, Jones, Cowan and
Towner. The minutes Of the pre-.
vious meeting were read and with
slight correction approved.
The usual bills were allowed.
The reports Of the police judge and
cemetery sexton were received and
ordered placed on file.
On motion Of Jones, seconded BY
Towner, 1t was so ordered that the
Union Pacific Railroad Co. should be
ordered to put In culvert on Brady
street and tiling at Washington street.
On motion Of Jones, seconded BY Kane,
1t was ordered that the Union Pacific
Railroad Co. be allowed to retain the
stone walk on the east side Of Broad
way, and to build new walks on the
west side o. Broadway and both sides
Of Cedar street from the railroad to
street crossings only.
The following sidewalks Of the first
class we're ordered: The entire
Hodge block in Henry, Hodge 4
Reeds addition on Second and Third
streets. and east side. Side walks Of
the sscond.class were ordered as fol.
lows. First Two lots on the east side
Of Cedar street north Of Fourth street,
all lots beginning with the southwest
corner Of "a" street on the west side
Of Cedar, thence south to the Santa
Fe railroad tracks. First lot on the
west side Of Mulberry street running
from Third stree. 10 the alley north.
all lots west side Of Cedar street COM
msncipg at Eighth street running
south to Broughton property.
1t was on motion 1t was stated to
be the sense Of the council that all
parties having heretofore been served
with sidewalk notices should be
given but two or three days time in
which to lay their walks. Should
this order not be complied with all
sidewalks heretofore ordered will DO
put in by the city and the expense Of
the same with legal penalty charged
up to said lots.
The request Of John Whitehair to
purchase the lot beloning to the city
on the south side was denied.
Council adjourned to meet at Sp.
IN. August 9Th at the office Of the
city clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

G. Qohrsr Of Dillon Breaks the Rec
ord for Long Service.

DILLON, Aug. AT the Dillon
school election II was voted to have
eight months school. Joseph A. Mo.
Clellan and Miss Emma Rohrer are
the teachers employed for the coming
term. After serving 81 yesrs ~ .
member on the schoolboard, G. Rohrer
was again elected for another term.
His excellent judgment and interest
In school matters have made him a.
ways q valuable member Of the board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
ssve,e Electrical storm,

Keokuk, Ia, Aug. San electrical
storm, lasting 12 hours, ending yes
terday morning early, struck a dozen
houses in this city and number Of
barns in this county. The losses are
large. II was the hardest storm this
city has had for years. Another oc-
CURED last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
now WANTS DIVORCE.
Mrs. n. Grics Brings Action for
Separation.

Mrs. Elizabeth Grice has brought
suit for divorce against Marriott Grice
whom she married in May 1899.
Both are well along in years and she
says she has been very unhappy.
She says be made her turn over her
property to bis care, did not live with
her or speak to her and finally In
May, 1901, packed up bis effects and
left. She wants division Of property
and her former name Elizabeth
Eicholtz. c. E. Rugh is her attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

Hsrington's Lively School xsstins.
One Of the liveliest school meet
ings in the county last week was at
Herington. The expenses Of the
schools last year were nearly $4,000
more than the taxes produced, $4,000,
and this was an issue as well as other
matters. q. N. Tufts defeated E.
W. Waring for schoolboard member
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Banner Township Primaries.

The Republicans Of Banner town
ship will hold their caucus to nomin-
ate . township ticket August "A,
same time and place % the primaries
for county convention. Everybody
should attend. COMMITTEE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

W9dO ChIof koDpI OF tns Uu1sou nSsVoss
Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-Bernard L
Levinthal, for II years chief rabbi Of
the orthodox Jews Of Philadelphia
has been appointed to succeed CHIEF
Rabbi Jacob Joseph, Of New York
as the head Of orthodox Jews in the
United States. The position wai
made vacant by Rabbi Joseph's re
cent death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
American Book Company Get. Charter,

American Book Company Gets Charter.
Topeka, Kan, Aug. 5.-The state
charter board last night granted a
charter to the American Book COM
pany to do business In this state.
The company made application for
the charter in accordance with an or
der made by the supreme court. A
fight was made before the board to
prevent the granting Of the char
ter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Hohner.Toliver.

Walter Toliver Of this city and
Christina Hohner Of Enterprise, we're
married Saturday evening by Judge
Flack. The young people hsve many
friends who will extend deserved good
wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Nsvbsrn Township Primaries.

The Republicans Of Newbern town.
ship will hold their caucus to nomi-
nate township ticket on August "A
at the same time and place % the
primaries for county convention. ali
should attend. COMMITTEE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Abilene SCHOOLS | Open .! SEPT. 81
LORD WAS TOO SLOW.

gQ u. and Campmeeting Attracts
Many Attendants These Days
A Firebrand campmeeting is In
progress about 6 miles northeast Of
town and many Abilene people went
out last night. The methods Of wor.
ttlps are exceedingly vociierous and
iIoftaght many Of the workers ee'
came greatly excited. "Do it right
now, quick, Lord" was a frequent
cry as the meeting progressed. Then
suddenly one excited brother called
out "Yes, hurry up, Lord, you are.so
slow" 1t did not seem odd to the
worshipers but it did to the audience
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Blow Himself to Atoms Dynamitins Fish.

Clinton, Ia, Aug. 6.-Arb. McDon-
aid dropped stick Of dynamite from
q boat into the Mauquoketa river
for the purpose of killing fish. The
dynamite exploded directly under the
boat and Mcdonald was blown to
atoms. John Ralston and Peter Nc
Cabe, who were in the boat with
Mcdonald, had narrow escapes. They
will be tried for violating the game
laws.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Reri,eId vs.Issslls 70 wsl.

Newport, R. l., Aug. 5.-The en-
gagement Of Reginald Vanderbilt snd
Miss Csthleen Gebhard Nelson wai
formally announced yesterday b.
cards sent out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

ing department Of. Cases depart
ment store, left today for New York.
Miss Grace Barr, the trimmer, left
for St. Louis, They expect to buy
in addition to their regular purchases
goods for several new departments.
On Sept. l the firm will add to its
present rooms the room now occupied
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
TAXES ARE LOWER.
Commissioners Fix Taxation Rate for
the Year.

The county commissioners met and
fixed the tax levy for the year. 1t is
one half mill lower than last year and
Ia divided thus: State 6 mills, coun-
ty 81 mills, sinking fund IA mills,
high school 1.6 mills; total III mills.
Last year it was IS mills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

by Sterl & Co., making the largest
store and floor space occupied by any
department store In Kansas. The
additional departments will make the
establishment complete in all lines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
TO ADD DEPARTMENTS.
Case L Cos Buyers Go East for New
Gooda.

W. J. Ramsey, buyer for the dry
goods department, and Roy wey.
andt, buyer Tor the house.iurnish:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

K. c. Journal. Miss Rachel Hall,
OF Abilene, Kas., formerly oithis city,
and Mr.. William Ward Davis, Of Abb.
lene, will be married August 6. Miss
Hall, who has been visiting Miss
Nellie Freeman, Of 600 Freeman ave.
nue., Kansas City, Kas., for several
weeks, was the guest Of honor at an
entertainment given at the Freeman
home Tuesday afternoon, followed by
china shower.
Owing to the absence from the city
Of Mrs. Schively who was to have
entertained the Columbian club, 1t
will meet with Mrs. Sanders on next
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
COUNCIL TAKES ACTION ON MATTERS.
Social and Personal.

Mrs. ]. ]. Gooden Is visiting rela'
tives in Topeka.
Miss Eunice Curtiss went to Kansas
City to visit her sister.
Mrs. A. c. Romig returned home
from q visit at Kiowa, Kansas.
Mrs. Homer Grace and daughter Of
Pennsylvania are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. N. P. Jolley.
On Wednesday will be married at
St. Andrews church Miss Julia
Frances McIneyney and Mr.. Benjs.
men John Short, q rising attorney Of
Chicago. They will spend several
weeks in a wedding tour Of the north
ern lakes.
The Twentieth Century clubs new
year book preserves the club colors,
rcd and white, by being printed on
white paper with red Ink, cover red
with white lettering. The years
work covers = wide range Of literature,
sociology and history, opening with
a study Of Helen Hunt Jackson and
Ramona"
The Twentieth Century club meets
with Mrs. Ackers Monday afternoon.
The program Is:
Critic. Observation-Disclosures. Mrs. II. e. Seeds
Leaders, .........M Mrs. Erwin, Mrs. Crawford
American Women. Miss King
Noted Men,. n"................,......Mis Miss Mccoy
American and German Surgeons ,.....d
-. ........................ Mrs. Funk
colleges and Libraries" ..,...,..Mrs Smith
Recitation-"Vision Of Sir Launfal" ,.,...
........................ Mrs, Ackers
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
ANIMAL ODDITIES.

1t is said that the frigate bird can
fly an entire week without stopping to
rest.
Some of the cats in Liberia are OF
a bright red tint, and they are very
conspicuous in the moonlight.
The cry of young seal when wound.
ed or about to be attacked resembles
that Of a child in distress, and tears
flow from it's eyes.
The common herring is the most diff
fcult Of all marine creatures to catch
alive for an aquarium. A whale is
the most difficult to preserve alive.
Cranes, storks and wild geese fly
fast enough to make the trip from
northern. Europe to Africa in week.
but most of them rest north of the
Mediterranean. 81 ..lsz
A fox is dainty as well as crafty
and prefers the tongues of lambs for
food He has been seen to chase sheep
until they, on becoming tired, hung
out their tongues, which he then tears
2of and eats.
A caterpillar cannot see more than q
centimeter ahead-that is to say, less
than two-fifths of an inch. The hairs
on the body are said to be of as much
use as its eyes in letting it know what
is going on around.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
a QUEER EXPERIENCE.
1t Made One Man Believer In the
Supernatural. il

FL. r.
, 1t Made One Man Believer In ths
, Supernatural. il
II want to tell you a very queer ex.
perience l had," said the colonel. 1T
borders so much ON the superstitions
It throws me somewhat in doubt as to
whether believe in the supernatural
You all know what Il fondness ! have
for driving, and the more spirited the
horses are the better feel to put them
on their mettle Well, a few summers
ago bought pair Of high strung.
strongly built bay horses and begah to
drive them. One Sunday morning
carefully hooked them to my surrey.
I personally saw that every strap was
we'll hooked, the chains carefully ad-
justed and, in fact, every precaution
taken to have them so harnessed that
there could be nothing to fret them.
II drove up st. Charles avenue to
Washington. out Washington to the
railroad crossing, back again to St.
Charles avenue and then up to Car
rollton until opposite the old Carroll.
ton gardens and there stopped TO rest
under tree. We had moved at a
pretty good pace, the weather was
warm, and l believed that little rest
would do the horses good. l forgot to
tell you that had in the rear seat of
the surrey my wife and daughters.
1--WE stopped just under tree, OH
the side Of the neutral ground, and
there waited. Just then party of
about twenty bicyclists came in sight,
coming up the avenue. AS they passed
us my horses reared and made one
plunge. l had the reins in my hand.
and the ladies We're seated in the sur
rey. What made me do it do not
know, nor can account for it, but |
let go the reins and the horses ran
away-ran away. mind you, from the
surrey unhitched The surrey remained
perfectly still for a moment and then
by it's own momentum slowly Slid
down to the sidewalk. We all got out
without the slightest anxiety what
ever. 1t was perfectly astounding.
eve made careful examination Of
the straps, the hooks, the chains. the
pole, and there was nothing broken.
nothing strained, nothing bent-in fact,
it was just as if some unseen spirits
had carefully unlocked the horses and
let them go. The horses were brought
back in about two hours. We again
made careful examination of the
harness, and l assure you the entire
outfit was in perfect condition-not
ing broken, nothing hurt !'Or damaged
whatever. Now, how can you account
for that? I am not inclined to believe
in the supernatural, but ar times when
think over this incident ! do not
know what to believe.."-New Orleans
Times Democrat
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
.unwelcome4 Gratitude,

Gratitude for past favors is some,s
times embarrassing. An English auss
thor who has written some interesting.
articles on Female. Prisons and Pris5,
oners'' was once rather embarrassed
by the gratitude of reformed" bur-
glar and pickpocket. Asking the bur-
glars wife how he was doing, the
author was assured that the man was
out picking pockets with view to,
making "some small return for what
he considered much kindness shown
to himself and his family ss.s
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Too Many. Small Brothers.

a girl in Salina, Mo-, who was han
,dicapped by too many brothers, was
entertaining her favorite caller a few
nights ago. Brother No. / took up his
position on the front porch and stayed
there About II o'clock brother No.
2 came home and attempted to join
in the conversation, but was met with
the question, Where have you been?"
"Oh, been to see my girl. Well, did
her brothers sit around in the way all
the evening?' There, was an immedi-
ate disappearance of relatives.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Her New Jacket.

A naval officer engaged in ordnance
duty on home station was given to-
talking in his sleep. One night he
awakened his wife by starting up in
bed and exclaiming in accents Of pity
ing distress:
.She must have new jacket! l.
must manage to get one for herr
The wife. knowing her husbands
slumbers had never before been dis
turbed by the requirements of her
wardrobe. became vastly agitated and
gripped him by the arm.
William! WilIiam!'' she breathed
earnestly into his sear. hope meanwhile
rising high in her breast. Who Is
sheY'
My three inch gun!' sighed the
overtaxed ordnance man.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
To Work Off Enthusiasm.

There is one rather. amusing char
acteristic held in common by all men
and that is the innate desire. to make
a noise when we are. wonderfully
pleased. This was absurdly illustrat-
ed. not long ago by an Englishman a
Londoner who has always been a COM
monty sane and sober citizen, upon
hearing Of the recent declaration of
peace in South Africa, went outside
his house and violently rang his own
door bell until he felt calmer.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Aluminium for Paper.

It is stated that experiments with
aluminium as substitute for paper
are now under way in France. It is,
now possible to roll aluminium into
sheets four ousandths of an inch in
thickness, in which form it weighs
less than paper. BY the adoption of
suitable machinery these sheets can
be made even thinner, and can be
used for books and writing paper. The
metal will not oxidize, is practically
fire and water proof and is indestruc-
tible by worms
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Craze Of Opium mokinq. I

Opium smoking is increasing In
Eastern Siberia and causing the
authorities much anxiety. owing to the
frequent deaths therefrom. The po-s
lice recently discovered 80 opium dens
in. Vladivostock, Is in Nilosk, Ii In
Noviesk. and in Irkutsk. There are
twice as many undiscovered dens.s
The craze has not touched the work
ing classes as yet but seems to be
confined to the officials and their
wives. iEs$ts2 E$ts2
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Davis OFFER Is France.

Major Scheibert of the Prussian ar,
my served as unofficial-for Germany
never recognized the Confed deracy-at-
,tache to Gen. Lee and saw personally
the campaigns of 1923 in Virginia
and Pennsylvania. In his recollec-
tions he records conversation with
Jefferson Davis, in which the presi-
dent of the Confederacy declared that
If Napoleon j IL would break the block.
ade the south would give him free
hand in Mexico and provide troops for
his conquest. .EE. " " .... .sE Z
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Oxford colleq,e Il, Is Absor,be;d:: ~

St Mary's Hall, at Oxford, popularity
known as Skimmery, has been absorb.
ed by Oriel after an existence of near
ly 500 years: The number of students
had dwindled down to four The ar
rangements for the transfer were
made mad years ago, but the change was
made to depend on the life Of the prin-
5cipal OF the hall, who has just died
after a tenure of forty-flye years.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Her FutureProvided FOR.

The little daughter Of Beerbohm
Tree. the famous English actor, is the
subject of a pleasing story. Once
when some visitors were talking Of
theatrical matters, lady took the
child on her knee and said: And
you, my dear, suppose you intend to
be great actress when you grow
.up?"' "Oh, no, not at ALL was the
self-possessed response, Mamma in
tends me to marry" {
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
AduIteratior1 Of Milk.

Evidence is accruing that the prac-
.tice Of adding artificial coloring mat
ter to milk is increasing. Samples
are commonly met with thus colored
to give them rich but false creamy
aspect. The natural color OF milk
bears no relation necessarily to the
amount of cream present. Annatto is
the dye commonly used, and it is for
tunate that it is harmless. Certain:
coal-tar dyes have, however, been de-
tected in milk s ~ sd
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Market for our Sweet Potatoes.

James ]. Davidson of Swedesboro,
N. J., recently shipped three barrels
of sweet potatoes to London. One,
barrel was packed in fine saWdust. an.
other in coarse saWdust, and the third
in tissue paper, the same as oranges
are packed. All in good condition,
but those packed in coarse saWdust
were in prime shape. Englishmen
will eventually have Gloucester coun-
tya sweets as a regular side dish
with American beef and mutton.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Manchester Would Be Governor.

The lord lieutenancy Of Ireland, for
which the duke Of Manchester was
an applicant, has been given to an
other, and he is now seeking the ap-
pointment of governor general Of the.
commonwealth of Australia, a. post
that is going begging because of the
low salary attached and the enormous
expense involved in the discharge Of,
its social requirements.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29

Rheumatism must be treated
through the blood, and no remedy
brings such prompt and lasting relief
as S. S. S. It,attacks the disease in
the blood, neutra1izes the acids, and
removes all irritating Of poisonous
substances from the system. ., {
S. S. S. strengthens and enriches
the thin acid blood, and, as it circu-
1ates through the body, the corroding,
gnawing poisons and acid deposits
are dislodged and washed out Of the
muscles and joints, and the sufferer
is happily relieved from the discom-
forts and misery of Rheumatism.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Dinerent Liner.

She-W Women haven't bit more Curl.
5osity than men, I'm certain.
He-No, but it is manifested In diff
ferent lines. For instance. woMan
might own a sewing machine without
finding out how it is made. but she
wouldn't have a seamstress in the:
house day without knowing all about
her Washington Times.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Lord salIsbury,s Political Position

A party OF people were turning over
a number of etchings on the top OF q
heavy chest Of drawers when one fell
down behind and could not be recov.#
cred. II was subsequently asked why
that etching was lire Lord Salisbury.
Il would be behind the cabinet, some
one said, for long time to come
London Globe. .s5 .,s
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
When Babies Walk.

Experiments upon l,220 children
show that 95 per cent began to walkt
under the age Of twenty-fonr months;
a.t little over half under eighteen
months; one-third under twelve,
months: 10 per cent under ten months.
Three babies out Of the whole NAM
bar began to walk under eight months.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
Parks IN Rin citlaa..

New York city has a park area. Of
6,766 acres, Of which S.s49 Is In, the
Bronx. Chicago has 1850 acres, ST,
Louis 2.4So and Philadelphia a,675. Of
which Fairmonnt park includes 2,Sog.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
5Aaded Aftracrlon. A

'.No. indeed. said the crafty agent to
the bride and bridegroom. Our COM.
pany does not prohibit kissing on the
platforms. and. besides. | would call
your attention to the fact that we have
more and longer tunnels than any
other railway in the world. -" Baltis
more American. e
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
And MAYBE 4: E MOI.

The transformation Of the dynamite
cruiser Vesuvins into meek dispatch
boat records another abandonment of
devices whose inventors expected
them to reVolutionize modern warfare.
lt begins TO look as II the limit In de-
structiye nautical mechanism had
been reached Washington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
No Comparison.

THAT New York girl was awful mad
when j asked her II she was from Bos-
ton.' s3
''I,ll bet she wasn't half SO mad as
TIE Boston girl whom ! asked IL she
was from New York. Life.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29

8 Forest covers 30 per cent Of Russia's
total area. or. in all 464.500. 900 acres.
III other words. there are -four acres OF
! forest to- every inhabitaIt s0f Rnssia.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29
RHEUIb1 TISM
e. CANNOT BE RUBBED OUT

But good li11iment or plaster will often give
temporary relief because it produces counter
irritation OF reduces the Inflammation and sore
ness. But no sort of external treatment canhave
Rb0lxnSaffsn1 10 not a skim disease, but
is due to an over acid condition Of the blood, and
the deposit Of irritating matter or Uric Acid
salts or sediment Id the muscles and joints, and
no amount Of rubbing or blistering candislodge
these gritty PARTICLES or change the acid blood.
Rheumatism often becomes chronic, ,andthe mus
cles and joints permanently stiff and useless and
the nervous system almost wrecked becausessol
much time is lost in trying to blood disease
with outside applications or doctoring the skin.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-10-29

louisville, KY, March ~, 'o2.
Gentlemen:I am glad to- say that
s. s. s.. has.cllred me Of fRheumatism.
About two years ago I suffered from
Rheumatism in my knees and feet,
my ankles swell ling so that could
not pnt onSmy shoes. This continued
for several months, during which !
J. time was applying .linimentsj and
going BY my physici ian's directions,
but derived no benefit. Twas told
Of s.. S.. s. and tried it. + immedi-
! ately got relief, and continued theN
medicine until was entirely well.
21OS Floyd st. d. J. DUANE.