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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
uave Each Of HE Employees a rarm.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 3d.
Charles ]. Swanson, a wealthy brick
manufacturer, has presented to each
Of nine employees a deed to 40 acres
of farm land in Anoka county. The
presentation was made last night at
an elaborate function in celebration
of Mr.. Swanson's silver wedding. The
gifts came as a total surprise to the
recipients, who have served Mr..
Swanson for more than 20 years.
None of the land is worth less than
SIS an acre.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
R < BY TELEGRAPH.


Kansas City, Oct. @.-Cattle-Market
steady to strong; beef steers. s4.15a5.N
native cows, $1.25d4D; native stockers,
$,4o94.N. Hogs-weak at $.WQ6.62ttk.
Sheep-Market steady to strong; sheep,
R.3593.65; lambs. $3.5O04.75.
Chicago, Oct. @.-Cattle-Good to prime
steers, T0O9S.5; stockers and feeders,
s2.25GA.&; Texas fed steers, $2.00G4.M.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, s6.35d6,7 rs.
Sheep-Good to choice wethers, $,5OGi. is;
lambs, H.5O@5,@.
st. Louis, Oct. @.-Cattle-Raef steers,
;3.5N97. rs; stockers and feeders, $3.0OG4.2 Is;
Texas steers, $2.45Q5.@. Hogs-Pigs and
lights, &,35@6.55; butchers. s6.55ds.N.
Sheep-Natives, S.25Q4.OO; lambs, $500
$50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
SHADY IMMIGRATION.
Report Of Robert Watchorn, 4 Sps.
cial Immigrant I~nspsetor.
UIFI1 PERSONS GET INTO AMERICA.


Washington, Oct. 30.-Commissione
General Sargent, Of the immigration
bureau, yesterday made public a re
:, port from Robert Watchorn, specia
immigrant Inspector, dated Paris
France, August %, 1902. on the immi
grafton OF the United States by way
Of Canada. Mr.. Watchorn says tina
Europeans who obviously are ineligi
bic to enter the United States for sew
erel years have been directed BY
agents to Canadian ports with a view
to effecting a surreptitious entrance
into the United States across the in.
ternstional boundary. Intending I'm
migrants, who, by reason Of some dis
qualification, are rejected by the lines
running to United States ports, are
turned over to lines running to Can
ada and, with q few exceptions, they
are accepted without question. Thou
sands every year thus find their way
to Canada, thence to the United
States.
Mr.. Watchorn says: Every steam
ship agent alludes to tho fact that
the United States immigration laws
are now being strictly enforced
there end in consequence the Cana
dian route 10 earnestly recommended
~ one where anyone Il accepted who
10 capable Of walking OF the ship
statement which 10 invariably
coupled with q g~ratuitous lesson in
aarthern American geography, de-
aigned to impress on the emigrant's
mind the cheering information that
Montreal IL . border city, from
which . walk across the border IL
. very easy matter, unattended by
any inconvenience whatever, there
being no inspection Of immigrants at
said border.
THE efficient work Of the immigra.
tion officials at New York and other
ports Of the United States not only
tends to make a farce Of the COM
mondable scrutiny exercised at the
Belgian, Holland and German ports,
but serves to stimulate the work Of
the unprincipled and mercenary list
Of European steamship passenger
agents who regularly send to Canada,
not only those whose admission to
. United States port is open to doubt,
or thpse whose admission is known to
be impossible, but also those who
have been actually denied admission
ct q United States port and who have
been duly deported therefrom accord
Ing to law. So important a matter
has this shady emigration become
In certain Italian and Swiss towns
that a score Of agents exist where a
nominal traffic could scarcely justify
the maintenance Of a single agency"
In conclusion the report urges that
al roads into the United States DO
made equally straight and narrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
HIS Arm Caught In q Corn Huakar

st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 30.-William
Wright, a prominent resident of An
irew, Mo-, while experimenting the
operation of q new corr husker, the
Invention Of a friend, accidentally
permitted his coat sleeve to come
IN contact with the cogs Of the ma
shinery and before the power could
be shut off his arm was shredded.
Ae will die as q result Of the acct
Acnt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 3O.-The case
brought by ]. B. Billiard to compel the
school board to desist from the use
sf the Bible in the public schools was
heard in the district court here yes
tcrday. The decision will not be
given for a week. Intense excite
ment has been manifested in the
case throughout and the ablest law
gers in the state are on both sides
pf the controversy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
IN THE COAL REGION.
The Anthracite Coal Strike Com.
mission Starts to Work.
MINERS CELEBRATED MITCHELL DAY.


Scranton, Pa, Oct. 3O.-The anthra.
cite coal strike commissioners, who
will make an inspection of the mines
and the homes of the mine workers,
arrived here last night. The com.
missions headquarters are at the Ho-
tel Jermyn, where the party occupies
IA rooms. To-day will be spent in
the hard coal region north of this
city. All Of the big mining compa-
MES will be represented during the
inspection by general managers or
superintendent. District President
Nichols, Of the miners union, will be
the principal representative Of the
miners. President Mitchell will not
come to this city unless sent for. At
Forest City the party will be lowered
into one of the Erie company's mines
and it is expected that the entire
morning will be spent underground.
As a precaution against accident a
superintendent, fire boss or q practi-
cal miner will accompany each mem
Der Of the party through the work
ings. A coal breaker will be visited
at Carbonate and a stop will be made
at O~liphant, six miles north Of Scran-
ton, for the purpose Of visiting other
c~olieries and to look at the homes
and surroundings Of the mine work.
ers. On Friday the commission will
spend the day visiting collieries in
and about the city Of Scranton and
viewing the mining suburbs. Satur-
day the commission will 60 to Wilkes.
barre.
Twenty-Five accountants were
brought here yesterday from New
York by the Erie company. They
assist the company's clerks in
this city in arranging data for pre-
s~entation to the commission.
"Mitchell Day" Celebrated by Miners.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct. 30.-"Mitchell
day" was celebrated in all the prin-
cipal towns Of the anthracite coal re-
gion yesterday, and in order that all
The mine workers might have an op-
portunity to participate in the exer-
the mines were closed down.
The principal demonstration was held
n this city and President Mitchell
'ook part. The procession started
before noon and was nearly
,ne hour in passing a given point. 1t
$ estimated that there were 10000
men in line. The parade was headed
" a platoon of police. Then came
he chief marshal, National Organ
ger John Fallon, who was followed
" carriages containing the principal
Ulcers of the union mine workers
organization and invited guests.
President Mitchell was given an ova-
ion all along the line Of march, and
whenever his carriage stopped the
rowd from the sidewalk pressed
round and insisted on shaking his
and. An American flag was carried
t the head of every "local" and brass
ands by the score furnished music.
he banners carried bore many curl
us inscriptions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

Galesburg, ILL.,, Oct. 3O.-Knox col
lcge scored five points on the Uni
sersity Of Kansas yesterday and won
the game when Ackerson, Knox's
Eullback, caught the ball on the
hck-off for the second half and ran
400 yards for a touchdown. Repeat
I'd fumbles in the first half pre-
vented Knox from scoring. Kansas
reached Knox's seven-yard line in the
second half, but was held for downs.
Score, Knox, s Kansas, O..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
Three children Burned to Death.

Guthrie, Ok, Oct. So.-Two girls and
me boy, aged five, seven and ten,
we're burned to death yesterday at
heir home in South Guthrie. They
we're the children Of Samuel Crowder,
solored, q railroad laborer, whose
aife had gone out for the days work
I'D left the children locked in the
house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

Glasgow, NO., Oct. 3O.-Mrs. Gus
Murphy, wife Of q prominent farmer
north Of Glasgow, committed sui.
eide BY jumping into the Charlton
river. She had been mentally aber-
rated for several days on account Of
sickness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
Two Men Sentenced to Be Hanged

Sioux Falls, s. D. Oct. 3O.-George
Bear, an Indian, who was found
guilty Of the murder Of his stepson,
John Shaw, and c. Edward Taylor, a
white man, were yesterday SEN
fenced to be hanged in this city De.
cember 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
Samuel Peden Given His Liberty.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. SO.-Samuel
c. Peden, one Of the St. Clair county
Judges who went to Jail, as so many
Judges before him had done, for re-
fusing to levy on the county, was re-
leased yesterday by Judge Philips, Of
the United States court. No appli-
cation Of any kind was made, the
Judge simply deciding to give the ex-
Judge his freedom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
Who Wants TO
Make Money?

All the formulas for the Hallecl
remedies and extracts, together viii
the entire business Of the Abilene
Drug Co., Is offered for sale.
Good medicine wagon and several
hundred dollars in good accounts.
Halleck's remedies have been on the
market for several years and enjoy
an enviable reputation. No "blus
sky" or bonus" but all business.
No experience necessary, but "push"
Is essential.
For full Information call at the
office Of the AbilenA Company.
The Abilene Drug Co.,
Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

A new town, Eagle City, Is to DO es-
Ablished in Oklahoma on November
y by Kansas City and Iowa capital.
~. It viii b. IS miles from Enid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

Snow fell yesterday throughout
western and northern New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
WESTERN BASEBALL WAR.
National Board OF Arbitration Gives Tin
the Task for the Time Being Of Set
ting the Dispute.

New York, Oct. 3O.-After another
session yesterday the national board
OF arbitration gave up the task, for
the time being, Of trying to settle
the western baseball war. The
board adjourned to meet in Chicago
November Is. Meantime q truce has
been declared between the Western
league and the American association
with regard to taking each others
players. Conferences have been 60
ing on all week, with the American
association represented by Presi-
dents Brice, of Columbus, and Wat
kins, of indianapolis, while M. H.
Sexton, of Rock Island, president of
the Western league, and T. II. Van
Brunt, Of st. Joseph, the financial
man of the league, have looked out
for the interests Of their organiza-
ton.
According to a member Of the
board the American league people
want the Western league to get out
of both Kansas City and Milwaukee,
VanBrunt to get a half interest in
the Kansas City team. This was the
only proposition the American asso.
citation would listen to. The West
ern leaguers declined to hear of a
compromise on those terms, but pro-
posed an equal division of disputed
territory. When this was refused
the Westerners offered the American
association $4,000 for the franchises
OF the two cities. Then they offered
to sell at the same figure. Nothing
came of their offer.
Oldest Preacher In Missouri
Boonville, NO., Oct. 3O.-Rev. vii.
liam M. Prottsman, a famous preach
er Of the M. E. church, south, is dead
in this city, aged 81. He was or
dained a minister A years ago and
probably had the widest circle Of
acquaintance Of any preacher in
the state Of the old school. He
served three terms as chaplain Of the
Missouri house and one term a.
chaplain Of the senate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30

The vault Of a bank at Sodus, N. Y,
was dynamited by burglars and
about 5000 secured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-10-30
Local Markets.


prices for creamery butter at poiuts
named for week ending today. Dicfiuson
county price ~ cents lees than New YoSk
IL cent? lees than Chicaso1
kAxsAs CITY-Bancy separator nc, dairy
fancy 20.
oncAoo-csansry 10y . xXc dairy Is Q
Sxc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
Broke His Leg.

Frank Klock met with an unfortu-
nate accident last Friday and one
which will lay him up for some time.
He was engaged in unloading logs
with other workmen of the Ballou
Basket Works by which concern he
has been employed for some time,
when he got caught by one of the
logs coming down onto him, breaking
both bones of the left leg little be-
low the knee. He was removed TO his
home and Drs. Pinkham and Morris
being called gave it proper care and
made him as comfortable as possible.
Although bad enough as it is he feels
that he has reason to be thankful
that it is no worse, as it was rather
close call to losing his life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
HOMER ANGEL DEAD.
His Unexpected Death shocks The
Entire City.

Homer Angel passed away last
Monday forenoon at about 1890 after
brief illness. He was taken re-
Gently with cold which had gradu-
ally developed into la grippe and
pneumonia, and although it was evil
dent he was very sick man it could
hardly be believed he was in danger,
when the next news wfpsscceived that
he was dead. The funeral services
were held from the residence in the
south part of the city Wednesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Car
man. and the X. O. T. M. attended In
body, he having been a charter
member of the local lodge. The
floral tributes were very numerous
and very beautiful.
Homer II. Angel was born in Client,
N. Y. Oct. 2S, 1S49 and died at his
home in Bedding Feb. II, 1902. Age
81 yrs. 3 mos. and 10 days.
The earlier part of his life was
spent in the East except two years
that he lived in Kansas. He came to
Michigan about twenty-five years ago
and located in Bedding. He was
united in marriage to Miss Janette
Watson May 9Th, 1886 and there we're
born unto them two children, Carleton
and Howard.
For one year after he came to Bel
ding he engaged in shipping stock
East, then he went into business with
his brother Joseph which continued
for about years, and after this time
he purchased the home where he re-
sided until his death. He was of
family of seven children, six boys and
one girl, and he is the first of the
children to go. The parents having
passed away some years before.
He was bin thright member of the
Quaker church, yet the teachings of
his early life always followed him,
and the peculiar doctrines and prac-
tees of the Quaker faith were little
dearer to him than any other,
The sterling integrity of his anti
cedants marked his life in the bust
ness world. He was known and re-
spected by all. A devoted husband,
an indulgant father, an affectionate
brother and kind friend
His removal from among us is
stroke that has come sudden. While
his health has not been good this win
ter, none had thought him in a dam
gerous condition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Monday evening was pleasantly
passed at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
w. ID. Ballou by the w. G. T. U. and
invited guests. 1t being the fourth
anniversary of Miss Wizards going
away part of the program was in her
honor. Mrs. Scheffler read a paper
on "Miss Wizards Childhood" and
Mr.. Chapple on Francis Willard in
the Worlds Memory" Both of these
were beautiful tributes to Miss Will
lard. Miss Peckham recited touch
ing incident which was highly APP
preciated, and Miss Mabel Spencer
favored the guests with two instru-
mental solos which merited the hearty
applause given them. Coffee, cake
and waters were served in the dining
room which was decorated very taste
fully with the w. G. T. u. colors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
Auction Sales.

Clarence Johnston who has beer
living upon the b b. Crawford farm
two miles north of Otisco. and four
Greenville, has decided to make a
change and will have an auction sale
of farm tools, horses, cattle, etc.
Tuesday, Feb. %, commencing at lC
o'clock sun time. N. F. Gould auc-
tioneer.
Elmer B. Hale has sold his farm,
miles west and = mile south of Or
leans. and he and the tenant, Mr.
Geo. f. Hall. will have an auction of
all the farm stock on Wednesday
March 9Th, commencing at 10 o'clock
sun time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

The old saying is that it never rains
sometimes to be very true one. The
Angel families have been having one
of those experiences the past week.
Mr.. Homer Angeles death Monday is
noted in another column, and at the
same time his brother Joseph I. An
CELL and his wife were both danger
ously i'll, Mrs. Angel with pneumonia,
and he with acute liver trouble
brought on by la grippe. Mr.. Angel
was reported some better this morn
ing and Mrs. Angel about the same.
Mrs M. B. Divine, Mrs. Angeles sis
ter came from Portland Tuesday to
assist, Z though her own son Earnest
has been and is quite sick with a
fever. Ben Angel who travels for
the r. $. Co. west of Chicago was
telegraphed for and arrived home
Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Geo T.. Wilder, the gentleman
who has purchased the Central Drug
Store, and whose greeting appears in
another column, comes among us with
quite an enviable record in his line of
business. He spent two years in the
School of Pharmacy at Ann Arbor,
being assistant in chemistry during
his senior year, and graduated with
the honors of his class. To him is ac-
corded the honor of having been the
first undergraduate appointed to the
position of assistant. He next spent
two years clerking in one of the most
up-to-date stores in the state, after
which he was successfully engaged in
business for himself for four years.
He comes here total stranger TO win
friends and fight his way to the top.
He is a thoroughly competent drug
gist and we wish him every success.
Mrs. Geo w. French of Ionia visit
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Hopkins Wednesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
The HILL Damage CaSe.

The case of Alta j. Hall against the
city for damages in the sum of &c.,
900 began its second trial in the cir
cult court Monday, the jury having
our readers well know. There is moth
ing new in the matter, the evidence
remaining practically as given in the
first trial A few new witnesses will
be put on for each side but nothing of
a startling nature has been discover
ed. Those best conversant with the
case express the opinion that the
city's defense is stronger than before.
City attorney Sheldon and Geo. E.
Nichols are looking after the city's
interests, and Ex-Judge VIM. E.
Grove of Grand Rapids, n. O. Girls
void of Greenville and II. A. Hawley
of Ionia represent the plaintiff, Mr..
Hawley taking the place of Chas. l..
Rarden.
The jury, attorneys and other Of
ficials all came up on the ten o'clock
train Tuesday night and viewed the
scene of the accident at about the
same hour it occurred and under very
similar conditions. They were quart
cred at the Hotel Bedding for the
night and returned to Ionia on the
morning train
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
This is What Central City Tent 1870,
X. o. Il. NJ. Says:

LaRoy Willard, Dear Strive feel
that it is due you to say a few words
in praise o.. the entertainment which
you provided for us on the evening of
Wednesday, Aug. Ia We have had
many entertainments, but never have
we been SO pleased and edited as with
yours Your moving pictures are the
very acme of realism and the illus
trated songs were the finest which
we have ever had the pleasure of
witnessing, but we feel that especial
praise is due you and your estima BILE
lady for the artistic rendition of the
various Characterization you favored
us with. We feel sure that your
entertainment is worthy of the sup
port of all and that success awaits
you.
WESLEY SEARS, Commander,
ORIsoN A. PIERCE, II. Keeper.
At Bedding Opera House Saturday
evening. Feb. 22d.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
Local ~
Brevities.

j. w. Flemming has returned from
Tennessee.
Guy Weter made a trip to Flint
last week.
Miss Lucy Eckert went to Grand
Rapids Tuesday.
DR.. E. w. Little called on his mother
in Cannon Thurday.
Elmer b. Hale was in Grand Rapids
on business Wednesday.
Mr.. a. NJ Harris and family moved
back to Rockford Tuesday.
That dog tax case izzled out. Gas
per concluded TO pay the tax.
Mrs. Fred LaDu of Grand Rapids
has been visiting her parents
Mrs. r. J. futile made business
trip to Grand Rapids Tuesday
Mr.. +. N. Dixon of North Plains is
visiting among the Peck families.
Mrs. y. Dorr of Chadwick visited
with Mrs. Marion Case wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Mcintyre is visiting rel
atives and friends in Barry county.
Miss Minnie Howard of Greenville
sin the city on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. N. Crippen has gone to
Springfield Mass, for an extended
visit.
Miss Rena Brown left Saturday for
a weeks visit with friends at Green
vile.
Miss Dollie Hanson is making an
extended visit with friends in Big
Rapids.
Mrs VIM. Lessiter has moved into
her new home recently completed ON
"Peck's hill"
Mr.. f. w. Terwilliger of Toledo
made his brother, G, G. Terwilliger a
short visit last week.
Mrs. Carlton Smith of Lansing is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs b. f. Christian
few days this week
The Ladies' Literary Exchange Club
will meet with Mrs. |. l.. Hubbell,
Thursday, Feb. q, at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Gown of Easton
who had been visiting here left Mon
day to spend few days at Greenville.
Miss Stella Payne who has been
here for some time, left Monday
morning for her home at Battle Creek.
Mrs. NJ. G. Taylor of Greenville,
who has been visiting Mrs. Guy Weter
few days, returned home Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Ernest Godfrey of Chippewa
Lake, returned home Wednesday
from visit to his brother, j. II.
Godfrey.
j. j. Bush and wife of Cedar Lake
visited at Fred Dorman's Tuesday
and Wednesday going from here to
Grand Rapids.
Mrs. E. b. Payne of Morley who was
called here on account of the serious
illness of her nephew, VIII Rogers,
returned home Wednesday.
Carl Steele's little boy, Marion,
crushed his fingers on his right hand
in a clothes wringer Wednesday. Dr.
+. w. Little was called to dress the
wound.
The largest sales this year they
ever had is reported by all Bedding
dealers in Valentines. Another indi-
cation Of prosperous times and money
plenty.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Methodist Church will have sale of
homemade baked goods at Pierce &
Henderson's store on Saturday after
noon of this week.
Miss Alice Joy, late principal Of
the high school, who was compelled
to give up her position on account of
her health, left for her home in
Albion Monday. Miss Peckham, of
the Grammar department., takes her
place, and Miss Listrom Of Muskegon
takes Miss Peckham's place.