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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-19
REFORMED CHURCH IN HISTORY
Interesting Lecture by Leading Penn
sylvania Preacher.

A large audience at Grace Reformed
church was both delighted and in
structed by lecture delivered last
night by Rev. Geo. W, Richards, d.
d., Of Lancaster, Pa. The lecturer
is a young man who received his
honorary degree Of Doctor Of Divinity
last Thursday from Franklin and
Marshall college, and only learned
Of bis honofs on his arrival in Abb
lene. For the past three years he
has been professor of Church History
in the eastern Theological Seminary.
Of which the newly elected pastor Of
Grace Reformed church, Rev. Z. N.
Evans, has been student. In speak.
ing Of Rev. Evans, DR.. Richards told
the congregation that they had Sc
cured not only thinker and minis
ter, out also q man who would sdorn
any pulpit or any sphere in life.
The speaker traced the history Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-19
RAILROAD EXTENSION.


Guthrie, Ok. June 16.-The Rock
Island has secured from the govern
ment the right to construct line
west from Enid, Ok, through the
military reservation Of Fort Supply,
in western Oklahoma. This extern
sion will connect in Beaver county,
200 miles distant, with the Liberal
line Of the Rock Island TO FL Pase,
Tex. One hundred men began Satur.
day laying steel in the Rock Island
extension southwest from Lawton
into Texas through the great Indian
pasture reserve.
Because the lessees Of Indian lands
in the Creek nation have demanded
pay for their growing crops, on tho
lands condemned for the NJ, X. 4 7.
extension to Wybart, l. T., the con-
tractors have been forced to abandon
their work until settlement is made
between the farmers and the Katy
company. The government granted
the right-of-way, but the farmers
assert a prior right, as their leases
are approved by the interior depart
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-19

The town has it bad. Even the
children are digging miniature gas
wells in the back yards and filling
them with gasoline, much to the
alarm Of their elders.
"A curiousity that attracted atten'
ton today was an OK team hauling
campers wagon. 1t was bound easl
to Missouri, a far more suitable place
for antedilurian relics than Kansas.
The man at Hotel Baker whose
girl was taken to Beloit kept the jai
lively with groans, means ETC., unit
he was ordered to hold his peace and
threatened with having the hose
turned on him. Then he quit.
AT the Grand Western handicap
shooting tournament in Denver last
week, Will Matteson OF Abilene and
G. H. Calhoun Of Weir City, Kas., in
the Colorado handicap shoot tied on
81 out Of 100.
The town has a new fashion in
sidewalks, a three or four inch steT
where crossings join the walks. This
will accustom the citizens to urban
ways 20 that they won't stumble
when they cross street at Kansas
City.
Last week at Poplar Grove, Mo-,
the Morey Stock Co., which played
week here in the winter, lost all Of
their scenery and wardrobe in a fire
at the opera house and Master Wayne
the little fellow who made the hit
here was burned TO death.
-Upshaw's are completing a large
ground floor workshop on the north
Of their big horse-iurnishing store.
The entire upper floor will then be
used for show rooms, better accom-
modating their large and handsome
stock Of everything to furnish
home"
II the gas well don't strike gas
we are in favor Of pulling out the
casing, sealing up the list Of sub
scribers In an iron box and dropping
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-19

Folk are sorry to know that she is
having a somewhat serious illness Of
malarial fever.
1t is now up to Charlie Snider
and Stanley. Waring to make the
next marriage record for the post.
office. Betting 2 to / on Stanley.
The Abilene stores now keep open
until late in the evening. The early
closing agreement is suspended dur
ing harvest, June 10 to July ID.
Marriage licenses: Fred |. Bah.
bett, Seattle, and Jennie Martin,
Abilene; Alonzo Farmhouse and
Jeanette Ballentyne, Herington.
Sheriff Baker, not knowing
whether to declare himself Demo
crat or Populist, may run Independent
Of all parties, according to reports.
Some more joint cases are threat
ened from Solomon. Injunctions and
complaints are now four deep in that
town awaiting the session Of court.
An Abilene man traded horses
with a Texas horse trader last eve.
ming. The horse went lame and il
cost SIS to trade back this morning.
Civil service examination was
conducted here yesterday by Z. A.
Snider, secretary, for the postoilice
department. There we're only two
applicants.
Harold Barnes who has been in
charge Of the Beloit schools for two
years will not teach next year and
will take post graduate work at
Harvard.
subscriptions for race track on
west side are being secured by II. H.
Keel and G. G. Huffman. Nearly
enough has been raised to insure the
building Of track.
Another business establishment
has left town. The joint fixtures
from the old Cedar street thirst psrlor
were shipped today to Salina where
they are more needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-19
DR.. Burnett Sentenced to Fifteen Years.

Dr. Burnett Sentenced to Fifteen Ysars.
Chicago, June 16.--Judge Baker de-
MED . motion to arrest Judgment
in the case Of DR.. Orville S. Burnett,
the dentist who entered into COM
pact with Mrs. Charlotte S. Nichol
to commit suicide, which resulted
in the death of the woman. The
Judge sentenced the prisoner to Is
years in the penitentiary. Burnett
and Mrs. Nichol went to the Marl-
borough hotel with the intention Of
committing suicide. The woman
killed herself with morphine, and
Burnett, claiming that there was not
sufficient Of the drug to kill him,
made a few scratches on his neck
with a penknife. He was charged
with being a party to the suicide
Of the woman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-19
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Sing a song of gas wells,
Kind that cost the money;
Drill Is down near China
People all feel funny!
When the well Is opened
Then the folks will sing,
Every man in Abilene
VIII think he Is king.
Plenty OF rain now, thanks.
-Haryesters are waiting for dry
weather.
Rain last night 81 inch. 1t was
not needed.
Fred Baker has his old place
again with Hodge Bros.
Abilene might exert itself little
and get park started. Why don't
itp
Marriage license: Patrick H..
Heating and Daisy Cook, both Of Abb
lene.
R. M. White has wheat on bis
farm near Pearl that will yield 25
bushels an acre.
-Theo. Nusz is building hand
some residence for himself at Cedar
and South Second streets.
Miss Ann Hargresves whose
mind has been affected lately was
taken to Topeka for treatment.
ID. W. Nails mare-Lady NALL
will enter the St. Joe races, to come
off July 2, 8, and 5, in the $3.50
class.
Machinery is being placed iu the
new city mill. The entire plant will
be new, making it one Of the best in
the West.
Junction City which is fortunate
in having one Of the most beautiful
parks in Kansas has Sunday afternoon
band concerts.
The work in reftting the room
on Broadway for Sterl's clothing store
is progressing rapidly. The room
will be q daisy.
The many friends Of Miss Nettie
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-19
A rorn.do Near Mvmpn-, -.

Memphis, Tex, June IA tornado
demolished two houses and severely
injured seven persons five miles east
Of here yesterday. The district We.
tied by the tornado is isolated ~
no partiaulars are known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
PIG IRON PRODUCTION
BELOW FULL CAPACITY
Output During Month Of June Was
1,475,456 Gross Tons--July May
Go Higher.

New York. July 10-Everything seems
TO conspire TO keep the pig iron produc-
ton below the full capacity of the coun-
try, says the Iron Age. Considering all
the circumstances, the record of June.
with an output of 1475 456 gross tons was
a good one and If everything goes well
the July production should go consider
ably above the 100000 mark. There is
some scarcity of pig iron for steel man
ufacture, but 1t does not involve any
serious shortage, and the great mills
have little inconvenience from that
source.
Interest centers in the foundry trade,
and it appears to be the Chicago dis
trict which is monopolizing large bus
mess for delivery In 1908.
In the central west the summer slack
ness in the wire and sheet steel trades
10 causing a shutting down of mills
which in turn are offering for resale both
domestic and foreign billets and sheet
bars. In addition thereto quite a good
deal OF new capacity of open hearth steel
is appearing on the markets. 1t looks.
therefore, as though there may be an
early readjustmept in the steel trade,
which will bring this raw material more
in line with the finished products. In the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
Crazed by Ping.Pong.

From the Kansas City Independent
Hello, Jinks Why, haven't seen
you for several weeks. How's your
health?"
Poorly; every little thing-thong
seems to affect me lately. Well, at
any rate, you are looking like king
kong"
Feeling that way except for a slight
touch of spring fever"
%'Yes, spring-sprong always affects
me, too; makes my head ring-rong
What In thunder is the matter with
you, old man, the way you've got to
talking?"
Nothing thong" said links, making
a swinging movement of his arms
through the empty air, as his friend
backed away in amazement and alarm.
Il hear that you have become a
great devotee TO the fashionable fad of
table tennis"
Eyes," he said wildly, 'T like to
have my fiing-fong and enjoy the
banjo sing-song of the game of ping
pong at every recquet's swing-swong,
while the celluloid sphere is on the
wing-wong-I know that games the
g-thong-"
Gently the keeper from the asylum
led him away to his padded cell, the
first victim of the omnipresent game
of ping-pong.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
IS IT AN EPIDEMIC ?
Vital Statistics Show an. ALARMING In.
crease IN an Already Prevailing
Disease-Are Any Exempt

At no time In the history of disease
has there been such an alarming in
crease IN the number of cases of any par
ticular malady as In that of kidney and
bladder troubles now preying upon the
people of this country.
Today we see a relative, a friend or an
acquaintance apparently well, and in a
few days we may be grieved to learn of
their serious Illness or sudden death,
caused by that fatal type of kidney trou-
ble9Bright's disease.
Kidney trouble often becomes advanc-
ed into acute stages before the afflicted
Is aware of its, presence; that is why
we read OF so many sudden deaths of
prominent business and professional
men, physicians and others. They have
neglected to stop the leak in time
While scientists are puzzling their
brains to find out the cause, each indi-
yidual can, by little precaution, avoid
the chances of contracting dreaded and
dangerous kidney trouble, or eradicate II
completely from their system If already
afflicted. Many precious lives might have
been, and many more can yet be saved.
by paying attention to the kidneys.
1t is the mission of the "Age-Herald''
to benefit its readers at every opportum-
ity and therefore We advise all who have
any symptoms of kidney or bladder trou-
BILE to write today to Dr. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, N. Y, for a free sample
bottle of Swamp-Root the celebrated
specific which is having such a great de-
mand and remarkable success in the
cure of the most distressing kidney and
bladder troubles With the sample bottle
of Swamp-Root will also be sent free a
pamphlet and treatise of valuable In
formation.
Don't make any mistake, but remem-
Der the name Swamp-Root DR. Kill
mer's Swamp Root, and the address,
Binghamton, N. z, on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
BESSEMER.
Miss Fannie Arnett Dies at East Lake.
Formerly Lived at Bessemer.


Bessemer. July 1O.--(special.)-M Fan
ME Arnett, aged 90 years, died last night
at East Lake. Deceased formerly resided
here, where she has a number Of reia-
tives. She is survived by her husband and
one child
The remains were shipped here today
and will be inferred tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock in Cedar Hill cemetery.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Pinck-
ney Scott OF Jonesboro died yesterday
and was buried today.
Bessemer and the surrounding country
is suffering severely for the lack Of rain.
Almost every Gay there seems a good
prospect of rain but the clouds pass
around. Gardens and fruit are suffering.
and there will be little fruit unless rain
falls soon. Out in the country the farm
ers are deserving their farms and coming
into town for work.
The following members Of the B. Y. P.
u. have been elected as delegates to the
state cow ention which meets In Collins
vile shortly: MISS Carrie Cockrell. Mat
tie Estes, Velma Burgin, Leanora Sim
mems, the Rev. ]. L. Thompson, Messrs.
Bryan, Waller and Gwy1ym Herbert
Miss Allie Robinson, who has been the
guest of Mrs. T. ]. Cornwell for several
months, returns in a day or so to Lake,
Miss.
Mrs. T. ]. Cornwell and her interesting
family of children leave shortly for South
Carolina, where they will visit relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
FIVE FIREMEN KILLED.
Wall ToppIed Over and Buried Them
at Toronto Fire.

Toronto, Ont, July Five firemen
were killed in a disastrous fire which
started In the old street car stables at
Front and George streets, now occupied
by p. Mcintosh G. Sens, and spread to
the wholesale bay and straw warehouse
of Gadsby 6 Mccain. These establsh-
uents were swept eway in an hour 3
time. David See, Henry Clarke. Adam
Kerr, Walter collard and Russell, fire.
men, were WORKING outside the southeast
wall of the Mcintosh building when the
tricle wall, two stories high, suddenly
toppled over ard buried them. They were
dead when extricated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
MEDICAL TREATMENT FREE
For Three Months Is Offered to All In
vaIids Who Call Upon the British
Doctors at the Corner 22nd ST. and
3rd Ave. Before July 24th.

A staff of eminet physicians and sur
geons from the British Medical Institute
have. at The urgent solicitation OF q large
number Of patients under their care In
this country, established a permanent
branch of the Institute in this city at the
corner of 22nd street and Sd avenue.
These eminent gentlemen Lave decided
to give their services entirely free for
three months medicines excepted) to all
invalids who call upon them for treat
ment between now and July "a.
These services consist not only CT con-
srltation, examination and advice, but
also of all minor surgical operations.
The object in pursuing this course is
to become rapidly and personally ac-
qusinted with the sick and afflicted and
under no conditions will any charge WHAT
ever be made for any services rendered
for three months TO all who call before
Jelly 24th.
The Doctors treat oil forms of disease
and deformities and guarantee a cure in
every case they undertake.
Male and female weakness, catarrh and
catarrhal deafness, also varicocele. rup-
ture, goitre, cancer and all diseases of
the rectum are positively cured by their
new treatment.
Hours Q to 8. Sundays 10 to 1.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
RECEIVERS SALE.

Under and by virtue of decree rem
dered by the Chancery Court of Jeffer-
son county, Alabama on the Sd day of
July, 1902. in a certain cause, wherein
Harry S. jenkins ct al were complain
ants and Fred. I. Jenkins was defendant,
the undersigned, as receiver in said
cause will, on the 9Th day of August,
49, in front of the court house door of
Je.erson County, Alabama, sell to the
highest and best bidder, for cash, the
following described property to-wit:
All of the mineral and mineral rights
in, under and upon about four hundred
and fifty-fve (455) acres more OF less, of
land situated In sections twenty-nine
(2s). thirty 600, thirty-one (3D, and THRU
ty-two 1922, in township thirteen QS),
range nine (O, in Walker county, Ala
bama, and also the surface right in and
to ten 10) acres Of land, more or less.
upon which is situated the mining shaft
tipple and plant of the Great Elk Coal
Company; also certain right of way
from said plant to the town of Carbon
hll. Alabama, about one mile in length:
also the following personal property:
eight 60 mules, one ~ Norwalk air COM
pressor. three CD. boilers, about sixty )6O
mine cars, hoisting engine. revolving fan.
elevator, screens and other mining tools
and machinery belonging to the said
Great Elk Coal Company. Also one stock
of goods in commissary, and office fur-
niture and fixtures. All of said property
being at or near Carbon ill, In Walker
County, Alabama.
No bid of less amount than twenty
thousand dollars will be accepted
more complete and accurate descrip-
ton of the property can be obtained from
the undersigned at Carbon Hill, Alabama.
FRED. I. JENKINS.
Receiver.
7-4-3t-fri
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
PRATCTY

Pratt City. July Especial -There is
considerable interest manifested by the
business men Of Pratt In regard to the
recognizing of the Commercial Club
There will be a meeting next Monday
night Business of Importance viii be
transacted.
The Clerks Union will meet tomorrow
(Friday) night. A full attendance is de-
sired
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jeffries chaperoned
a party OF young people out to North
Birmingham tonight
The Rev. Mr.. Dunlingson of Thomas
who has been filling The pulpit for the
Rev. Frank Marston for the last two
sundays, left for his old home in ITALIA
dega this morning
Mrs T. B. Barring and daughter re-
turned today from a visit to relatives at
Wcodlawn
Mr.. Dave Price, who has been visiting
his sisters, Mrs. Williams Mrs. Wood
man and Mrs. Civilian. left this morn
ing for his home at slle Creek, Tenn.
DR.. ]. B. Stages expects to erect a neat
cottage en- the lot adjoining where he
now lives in the near future.
Miss Jerome Rogers of Ensley was the
guest of Miss Rosa Graham today.
Mrs. James Measer was the guest Of
friends in Birmingham today.
Miss Sallie Stanton of Pickens County
is expected to arrive in the city tonight.
She Win visit her sisters, Mrs. John
Gaudy and Mrs. Frank Pou.
Mr.. ]. c. McMurrie, one Of the society
leaders OF Fratt attended the baseball at
Tuxedo this afternoon.
Mrs. j. B. Aid entertained the Rev. and
Mrs. j. b. Watson and their little son
at dinner today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
GADODEN FILLED
WITH BUSINESS MEN
w. P. LAY, PRESIDENT OF COM.
MERcIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AS
ISOLATION, DELIVERS THE VEL
COME ADDRESS.

Gadsdon. July 1O.-(speciaI) 1.-The eighth
annual meeting Of the Alabama Com
mercial and Industrial Association was
called to order in the handsome temple of
justice at 1920 o'clock wednesday MORN
ing by the president W. P. Lay of Gads-
den, and was opened with prayer by Rev.
w. F. Andrews, pastor OF the First Meth
odist church.
]. q. Blackwood, Mayor of Gadsden,
delivered the address of welcome and
turned the keys of the city over to the
visitors.
r Tyler Goodwin Of Montgomery made
the response IN behalf of the association.
John Croft of Noodle also responded In
behalf Of the association.
Delegates were present Il ON Montgom-
cry, Admission Huutlville, New Decatur.
Mobile. Birmingham, Troy and Alfalfa
as follows:
Montgomery-Alex Rice. ]. C. shep-
pard, L. L. Gilbert, N Lobman. George
w. Jones, E. Murteif. R. Tyler Goodwin,
D. c. Sims. Charles Teasley, Clifford
Lone, Jr., Jesse Adams. G. r. Emerson,
c. J. Accosta end Ned McDavid.
Annistcn-J. @ spi Gull. T. d. Kilby, t.
A. Howell. r. L. Fields, c. D. Kline
Huntsviile-R- e. Pettus. Charles P.
Lane.
ris. ]. S. Richardson
Mobile-John Croft. William f. Tibbets,
w. L. Henderson, L. M. MARQUES.
Birmingham-B. B. Conner. f. NJ Beck,
S. B. King.
Troy-Charles Henderson.
Gadsden-J. e. Blackwood. c. P. Smith,
C. I. Weld, Il l.. Herzberg. Z. L. Guice,
A. e. Goodhue, J. G. Tolson. D. A. d.
Dunlap, w. P. Lay, R. B. Kyle, T. G..
Ewing, J. s. Paley. J. H. Lovejoy. R. C.
Conner, A. T. Stocks.
Attalla--E. d. Hammer, C. e. Stewart
L. S. Gray.
Just before the assembling of the as
ISOLATION the executive committee held
short session. and accepted the APP
plications of Wholesale Grocers Asso-
citation OF Birmingham. Board OF Trade
of Birmingham, Commercial Clubs of
Alfalfa and Admission and Board of
Trades of Troy and Union Spings, maxi
ing the state organization stronger by
six clubs.
President w. p. Lay delivered an ex-
cellent ADDRESS, which was received With
hearty applause. He said 1t was a great
pleasure to have the association meet
In Gadsden. He touched on the work Of
the association and mentioned the work
of securing an Alabama exhibit at the
st. Louis exposition, and said 1t should
be carried forward.
Secretary L. L. Gilbert read his an
nual address, in which he stated that
more clubs should be organized and that
every one in the state should join the
state organization. The report was well
received.
A committee of five on resolutions was
appointed by the chair, as follows: G. p.
Lane Of Huntsville, W. r. Tibbetts of
Mobile, B. b. Conner of Birmingham, r.
B. Kyle Of Gadsden, George w. Jones of
Montgomery.
Chappell Cory made his report for the
educational committee which was read
by Secretary Gilbert. Charles P Lane
made splendid talk on good roads and
how to secure them.
After the business Of the meeting is
completed, this morning the delegates
will be entertained with a big barbecue
at Black Creek Falls
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
TWO MEN DROWNED.
John and Dennis Young Lose Lives
While Bathing.

HaclkingviIle, July 1O.-(Specia)-On yes
terday afternoon two miles east Of here
in Hillobee Creek. Messrs. John and Dem
mis- Young were drowned. Dennis was in
bathing near where John was fishing and
not knowing the depth of the water, made
a mistake and got in water about twelve
feet deep and began to stransle and John
ran to him to get him out, but as soon
as John got in reach Dennis caught him
around the neck and they sank, never
TO rise alive again.
They were gotten out in about three
quarters of an hour, but IL was too late.
both men were dead.
Dennis is a young man about Is years
of age, son of r. A. Young. a highly
respected citizen John was married and
leaves wife and two little girls.