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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
In tho Frozen North.

W. A. Kern writes from Harvey,
N. d., a. follows: "We are still alive
10 the Frozen North and are enjoying
good health. The weather for the
past month has been somewhat cool
and at times the mercary has reached
zero. My work for the last two
months has been in buggy most Of
the time on collections which from
all prospects will continue at least for
another month. The flax crop was
cut somewhat short on account Of the
frost early in August. Wheat was
fair. The children are enjoying good
skating as all Of the lakes and rivers
are frozen solid, and In fact there Il
no flowers in bloom in the gardens
Eur coats are the tune here"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
BE NEVER SAID IT.
Senator Burton Denies tho Hawaii
Missionary Story.


Senator Burton, OF Kansas, will be
criticised in the next issue Of the
Christian Herald for statements he is
alleged to have made regarding Ha.
waiian missionaries. The entire story
is branded as fake by Mr.. Burton.
He says: II did not know that at
this time there were any Christian
missionaries In Hawaii. did not
suppose there had been any mission.
aries there during the last fifty years.
This entire statement is founded on q
falsehood. There Is absolutely no
truth in it from beginning to end.
This statement about missionaries
trading certificates to heaven for land,
which is attributed to me, is some-
times told in Hawaii as a joke, but
does not refer to the early mission
aries. The country has been Chris.
tisnized and | did not know, until
read this statement, that there had
been any Christian missionaries there
during the last fifty years. | posi-.
lively know l have never said any.
thing that reflected in any way upon
the Christian missionaries. | think
there is no country in which Christian
missionaries have accomplished more
good than in in Hawaii"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
A Gold Wave.

The forecast Of sudden changes in
the weather serves notice that a
hoarse voice and heavy cough may
invade the sanctity Of health in your
own home. Cautious peope hav. q
bottle OF One Minute Cough Cure al
ways at hand. 4. H. Wise, Madison,
Ga, writes: II am indebted to One
Minute Cough Cure for my present
good health, and probably my life. "
1t cures Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe,
Bronchitis, Pneumonia and all Throat
and Lung troubles, One Minute
Cough Cure cuts the phlegm, draws
out the Inflammation, heals and
soothes the mucous membranes and
strengthens the lungs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Saved at Graves Brink.

al know | would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs. s. H. New
som, of Decatur, Ala, iii it had NOT
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years l suffered untold agony from
the worst forms Of Indigestion, Water
brash, Stomach and Bowel Dyspepsia
But this excellent medicine did me
world Of good. Since using it ! can
eat heartily and have gained 50
pounds" For Indigestion, Loss OIL
Appetite, Stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles Electric Bitters are a posi-
tive, guaranteed cure. Only SOC a,
J. M. Gleissner's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Kodol Dvspepsia Cure

Digests all classes Of food, tones and
strenthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich
red blood, health and strength. Ko'
dol rebuilds wornout tissues, purifes
strengthens and sweetens the stenach
Gov. G. W. Atkinson, Of W. Va, says
l have used q number Of bottles o.
Kodol and have found it to be very
effective and, indeed, a powerful
remedy for stomach ailments.
recommend it to my friends. J. M
Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Departs.
Arrives.
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.

The Right Road" to and from and be-
tween Chicago, 81. Louis, Memphis, Peoria,
st. Joseph, Kansas 'ity, Omaha, Denver,
Colorado Springs, Fort Worth, 81. Paul, Min
neapolis, and everywhere beyond
Trains leave Abilene as follows;
WEST BOUND.
No. n, Passenger and Express. b:i5 p.u.
No, tb, Local Freight and Accom-. ..l0:ls =. m
EAST BOUND.
No. rs, Passenger and Express, a, u.
No. %, Local Freight and Accom-. !. 8.15p.r.
Nos. q and % daily; % and o., daily except
Sunday.
For sleeping car reservations, tickets,
timetables, etc. apply to j. II. Jenness
Agent. Il. W. THOMPSON,
General Passenger Agent lines west Of
Missouri River, Kansas City, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
A New Remedy.

The old friends Of Chamberlsin's
Cough Remedy will be pleased to
know that the manufacturers Of that
preparation have gotten out a new
remedy called Cham berlain's Ste mach
and Liver Tablets, and that it is meet.
ing with much success in the treat
ment OF constipation, biliousness, sick
headache impaired digestion and like
disorders. These Tablets are Q sier
to take and more pleasant in effect
than pills, then they not only move
tho bowels, but improve the appetite
and correct any disorders OF the stom-
ach and liver. For sale by John M.
Gleissner, druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
The Pride Of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for Scratches, Bruises,
Cuts, Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and
Stiff Joints, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
is the best in the world. Same for
Burns. Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. 1t cures or nc
pay. Only zoe at j. M. Gleissner'f
drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by Keel &
Ellison. Abstracters.
W G Froelch to 5 Pearson Its % "a
bk II Enterprise, $50.
AW Rice ct al to G Collins all sec 8.
1871, $lOO48.
DIV Metz to Elizabeth J Morgason
Its s 9 hk H T & s ad Hope, 1915.
N B Robson to E Bushey 1t 5 bk B
Detroit, $46.
E Bushey to Amanda j Rugh same
des $50.
VIM H Fox to Edward Flanagan WI
nwt 24-ll.S, $4,000.
Sarah Porter to Franklin Banchor lot
81 on 1st st T & M ad Abilene, 81.
Mary Pierce Gillett to Samuel L Book
Its 20 = "a blk 10 Woodbiue, SIS.
Walter D Nichols to George NJ Nichols
Its 81 So SO ! 40 blk 20 E A 7 Co
ad Abilene, 81.
Nancy Purves to Amanda G Rees lts
1858 bl 81 < & H ad Abilene,
$1,000.
James Broughton to Myrtle B Brough'
ton d swf 26.lS.2, $4,000.
VIM E Nottorf to Kan . Colo Pac Ry
Co part nwi 1852, $25.
John Johntz to Board Of Ed Abilene ltt
1416 = Is blk 81 Fairview I'D Abb
lene, 1854.
Same to John E Vanderbilt Its 10 2(
blk 20 Fairview ad Abilene, s..
Winfield & Sterling ct 81 to F L Lock
ard set SO 3 pit sw 35.l5.2 & net 8 a
nw3 2.l6.2, 81.
Miles Wilson Sterling ct al to SAINT
same des, 81.
FL Lockard to Philip s Sterling sci
SS-15.2, $3.50.
Same to Marion F Sterling net 1852
$500.
Same to J A Sterling nwt 2.l6.2 = p'
sw4 S5.16.2, IS, 1000.
District Court to Herbert L Humph
rey Its Al A 4S Broadway A & |
Sub Division Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
A Good Cough Medicine.

from the Gazette, Toowoomba,
Australia.
l find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is an excellent medicine. | have been
suffering from severe cough for the
last two months, and it has effected a
cure. l have great pleasure in recon-
mending it.-W. G. Wockner. This
is the opinion Of one Of our oldest and
most respected residents, and has
been voluntarily given in good faith
that others may try the remedy and
be benefited, as was Mr.. Wockner.
This remedy is sold by John M.
Gleissner, druggist,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
What's in 4 Name?

Everything is in the name when |
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. F. G.
Dewitt & Co., Ok Chicago, discovered,
some years ago, how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is q specific
for Piles. For Blind, bleeding, itch
ing and protruding Piles, eczema,
cuts, burns, bruises ann all skin dis.
eases. DeWittt Salve has no equal.
This has given rise to numerous
worthless counterfeits. Ask for De.
Wits. the genuine. j. NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Foils q Deadly Attack.

my vile was so TT that good
physicians we're unable to help her, v
wri es M. M. Austin, Of Winchester,
Ind, but WAS completely cured by
DR.. Kings New Life Pills" They
work wonders in stomach and liver
troubles. Cure constipation, sick
headache. 25c at j. M. Gleissner's
drug store. j. M. GleissDer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Funeral Services Held.

Funeral services Of the late Mrs.
j. T. Andrews we're held from the
home on South Buckeye this Saturday.
A large number Of friends attended
to show their sympathy for the family
and respect for the memory OF the
deceased.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Southeast Dickinson Wheat.

Herington Times: 1t is not at all
uncommon at this season Of the year
to hear people talking about "fly in
the wheat" and otherwise predict
ing 80 totsl failure Of the wheat crop
next year" So far as we have been
able to learn, wheat about here is in
fine condition and is going into the
winter better than it has dole for
many years past.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Free For the Asking.

Our booklet "Told by a Doctor" a
discussion Of the diseases Of the
digestive tract, and testimonials OF
hundreds who have been cured OF
constipation, dyspepsia and stomach
trouble by the use OF DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin. II interested, write
today to Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello,
Ill.,, or see c. f. Northcrait 4 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

Ladies clean your kid gloves with
the dry cleaner, for sale only by C.
s. Crooks, sole agent for the famous
La Force gloves at $3.50 and Perrins
at $l.25 and tl.5O. Gloves fitted and
warranted. aa a8i4 f5.lm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

81 had running, itching ser or
my leg. Suffered tortures. Doan'f
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure" G. W. Lelhart
Bowling Green, @.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

A. j. Smell wanted to attend
party, but was afraid to do so on &C.
count OF pains in his stomach, which
he feared would grow worse. He
says, 81 was telling my troubles to a
lady friend, who said: Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoca
Remedy will put you in condition for
the party | bought a bottle and
take pleasure in stating that two
doses cured me and enabled me to
have a good time at the party" Mr..
Smell Is a resident Of Sumner Hill, N.
Y. This remedy is for sale by John
M. Gleissner, druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

Convalescence after pneumonia, ty'
phoid fever ana the grip, is some
times merely apparent, not real. To
make it real and rapid, there is no
other tonic SO highly to be recon-
mended as Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Thousands so testify. Take Hoods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
ILBvHH Hsw hourIs.
Inspector Looking Over Rural De-
livery in Abilene.

c. A. Mills Of Topeka, inspector Of
rural delivery service, is in the coun'
ty looking over the territory where
new routes are proposed. These are
Abilene, Chapman two. Detroit, Tai
mage. Woodbine, Hope two, Elmo,
Dillon two. He examined the pro-
posed new Abilene route, north.
east and east Of the city, today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
Public Sale Dec. IL.

A. c. Kaufman will have a sale Of
farm implements and stock at the G.
C. Sherwood farm, Z miles south Of
Abilene on Dec. H.. ..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
II you feel i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the bestP
DeWitt's Early Risers

Are little surpriSers,
Take one-they do the rest
W. II. Howell, Houston. Tex, writes:
| have used Little Early Riser Pills
for constipation, sick headache, etc,
To their use | am indebted for the
health OF my family. J. M. Gleissner'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
MISSOURI PAoITIo-AT HERINoTox,
ABlLENE'S SOCIETIES.

A +. AND A. M.-Benevolent Lodge, No
A. w, meets first and third Monday cvsn.
ings In each month at Masonic hall, cornot
third and Cedar. II. L. Humphrey W. NH.
l. Worley, secretary; visiting brethren vel.
come.
A NCIENT ORDER UNITED W0RhIkA
"A Abilene Lodge, No. %; meets evsfy
Thursday evening In the A, 0. U. "
hall G. n. Funk, M, w.; O. r. Rug
recorder
yHyOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS - No, q.
w meets alternate Wednesday atieSs
Moons At 1880 o'clock In X. OF P. hall, Gn
Sarah v. Jollsy president Mrs Olive
Peters secretary.
DOYAL ARCH MAsONs-Oyrus Chapter,
n No. rs, meets In Masonic hall on the seq
1nd and fourth Fridays OF each rontN,
Arthur Edison II. p; II. 8. Folk Sec.
TRIPLE TIE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
Abilene Council No. A, meets on second
and fourth Thursday ev hinge OF zach
month Visitors welcome. NJ, II. Gard or
president; 3. Z. Fellows. secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

J. M. Gleissner guarantees every
bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who Is not satisfied after using two
thirds Of the contents. This is the
best remedy In the world for la
grippe, coughs, colds, Group and
whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. Itprevents any tendency
Of 4 cold to result in pneumonia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

Half the ills that man Is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm.
pOssible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11
GA 9TOR Z A.
s.ars the H1hs Kind You Have Always Bought
'''; ; MhzZzM
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York. Cure Fcverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials
They never Tail. At all druggists, 25c.
Sample FREE. Address Allen 5. Ohm.
sted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

Shrinsr's Meeting 1t Arkansas City.
On Dec. 10th the Santa Fe will run
a special car from Salina to Arkansas
City for Shriners' meeting. Any one
can go. Rate $445 for round trip
from Abilene; return limit Dec. 18th.
IS. SAILS, Agt..
Santa Fe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

It's the little colds that grow into
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds. DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-11

\LIEAK STOMACH Is strength
w ened and toned by Hoods Sar-
saparilla, - the medicine that cures
dyspepsia and POOR APPETITE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-18
1000 INVITATIONS
THIS NUMBER OF PERSONS re
 WITNESS LAUNCHING.
Only Those Approved by the Commit. tee on Arrangements Will be Present When the Meteor
 Slips Into the Ways.

New York, Feb. 1.-Two thousand in- vitations to the launching of the Empe- TOTS yacht were sent out today by the builders. the Townsend Downey Company. Only those names that had been passed upon by the Committee of Arrangements at Washington and the Secret Service Bureau and personal friends of the build- CTS received the coveted cardboards.
 The invited guests include those fore most in official life in Washington and New York all the celebrities of finance, politics. literature, art and the business and official life of this city.
 After the launching, a luncheon will be served in an immense building. and there will be 2,OOO guests. President Roosevelt and party and Prince Henry and party will be seated on raised plat form erected midway of the building on one side. The guests of honor will be In view of all the other guests.
 The first and second battalions of the naval militia. under command of Captain Jacob w. Miller. will patrol Shooters Isl- and from o'clock in the morning until after the launching Is over.
 The Atlantic Yacht Club held a special meeting tonight and elected Emperor William of Germany and Prince Henry of Prussia to membership. The action of the club is in recognition of the honors which Fmperor WillIem has conferred upon this country and especially because of the Emperor's compliment to American ship builders in having his yacht, The Meteor III, built here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-18
(. C. COLNE ON STAND
FORMER FINANCIAL AGENT OF
 PANAMA COMPANY.
He Says That Over a Million Dollars Was Expended in This Country for Purposes Unknown
 to Him.

Washington, Feb. nc. c. Colne of Brooklyn. former financial agent of the old Panama Company. was examined be- fore the Senate Inter-oceanic Canal Com- mittee today by Chairman Morgan In re- tation to that companys financial af- fairs.
 The fact that was elicited that aside from the money expended by the Panama Railroad Company for the purchase of machinery and supplies. over million dollars was expended in this country by other agents for purposes unknown to the witness. He said that the Drexel- Morgan Banking Company and other financial concerns acted in a financial capacity for the Panama Company at one time. In March, 1889. he severed his connection with the Panama Canal Com pany. and shortly afterward was sent to Paris by American capitalists to buy in. if possible, the Panama Railroad. He was authorized to expend $12,0.O.00O. but only upon the endorsement of those whom he represented.
 The witness said that during the period of constr uction work on the canal. the dividends from 1878 to 1880 averaged about 10 per nt, in 1881 about 3l per cent, and from 1882 to 1885 about 15 per cent, the largest amount being in a measure due to the gale of materials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-18
THE TREATY RATIFIED
ISLANDS CEDED BY DENMARK
 FOR $5,oo0, 900.
Bacon's Amendment Extendirg the Constitution Over the Nsufy
 Acquired Territory is Voted Down in the Senate. ~.

Washington; Feb. l7.--Today. fin . ltffe less than an hours time. the Senate dis posed of the treaty with Denmark cedipg to the United States for s5.ooo.ooo the isi- ands of St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix known as the Danish West Indies. and lying just east of Porto Rico. and thus. so far as this country is concerned. been under consideration intermittently since the administration of President Lin- coin.
 Senator Cullorn, as chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations. made a speech explaining the advantages of the acquisition of the islands. and Senators Bacon and McLaurin of Mississippi. mad brief remarks. saying that while tn could not endorse all the provisions os agreement, they would place no obstacles in the way of ratification.
 Senator Bacon moved to amend the treaty by striking out the second para graph of Article 3 of the treaty. reading as follows: '"rhe civil rights and the political status of the inhabitants of the islands shall be determined by the Con- gress. subject to the stipulations con- tained in the present convention" H based his opposition to this provision on the general ground that the constitution should extend to tHe islands when they became a part of the United States. He said, however. that the failure to accept the amendment would not prevent him Votfn0 fnP the treaty for ha hplieyeH in the Monroe doctrine. Under that doc- Urine this country could not permit any European power to acquire the islands. and we could not. in fairness. take this position and then ourselves refuse to buy them when they were for sale.
 The amendment was rejected without division. Senator Cullom's motion to ratify then was adopted by viva voce vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-18

been only two men lost from the force by desertion-a showing attributed to the care in the selection of the men. Captain Allen says that experience has shown that the cost of q single constable Tor one ne cost of maintaining an American soloier ordinarily is reckoned at about '. .0O.
 Captain Allen stated that in chasing down the robber bands the constabulary internationally is more efficient than the American troops and, while one large garrison in many of the provinces may pc always necessary. 1t is his opinion after . thorough study of conditions that in one years time 15.o0o American soldiers. the constabulary, will sufilce to garrison the Philippine archipelago.
 Captain Allen says that the general condition of the islands as regards pacifi- now when the "crumbling from the top ts daily manifest. In his opinion the cam paien in progress in Batangas and La tluna will be the coup de grace of the insurrection.
 The better class of people. he says. are extremely tired of the struggle and ar. dently desire peace. The recently enacted sedition law. he says has had potent value in bringing eYiidoers to . realisa'
 In recapitulation of the work of the constabulary for a little over four months 1t is>shown that in fifteen engagements twenty outlaws havo been killed, twenty wounded and 374 captured. Captain Al len says that while the municipal police has, in a large part. aided both the army and the constabulaxy, 1t Is lacking in or ganization, armament and instruction ana cannot be reckoned on for serious work without these advantages. Captain Allen believes that the present force of 2.6o men in the constabulary should be doubled and submits an estimate for the maintenance of such a force. including subsistence. transportation, quarters and equippage of $1,2500o0 a year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-18
Heavy Fall in Philadelphia

Philadelphia. Feb. 11-The heavy snow storm which began in this section at 10 o'clock last night ceased at o'clock this afternoon, the fall of snow being the heaviest in three years. A>high wind ac- companied the snow.
 The greatest fall of snow occurred at Atlantic City. which was the center or the storm this morning. The weather bureau there reports that seventeen inches fell and that the maximum veloc- ity of the wind was thirty-four miles: Cape May reported a snow fall of eight inches. In this cityy Il inches of snow were recorded at the weather bureau and in the interior of Pennsylvania snow fell in depths varying from one to six inches.
 with the exception of the stranding of the schooner Anna Murray from Boston to Baltimore, near Indian Rivet Inlet. ten miles below the Delaware Breakwater. the life saving stations from Chicotegeau to Barnagate. N. J., report tonight that there is no vessels in distress. The Mur- ray went ashore during the thickest of the storm this morning, and her crew was rescued by life savers by means of the brooches buoy The vessel is badly strained and Is full of water.
 The steam railroads certering in this city were considerably hampered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-18
AN ATTORNEY IN TROUBLE
Accused of Using Mails for Fraudu'
 lent Purposes.

San Francisco. Feb. H.-C. R. Mairs. an attorney. was arrested by the United States Marshal today and charged win having used the United States mails for fraudulent purposes. It is alleged thit Mains has been representing himself IS the western representative and attorney of the American and European Fuel. Min. ing and Transportation Syndicate and also a representative of the American and London Safety Deposit Surety and Investment Company.
 The combined capital of these synd- cates in the pamphlets and on the lettr heads used by Mains Is placed at N,oO4' CoO.OO0. Mains sent literature relative 70 the plans and objects of the fuel syndicaIe broadcast throughout the United State Among those who answered him was IT. Charles E. Bennett of Wauseon. Oho, The latter inquired of the postal authot- ties as to the standing Mains. An h. vestixation was made and Mains's arr$t followed Mains is said to be an easte'n lawyer admitted to practice at Battle Creek, Mich.