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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
GAS WELL PROBLEM.
Shall Old Well Be Lowered or New
One Bored!

One Bored!
A. meeting Of the gas well sub
scribers was held Tuesday, about 20
attending. A motion was unanimously
adopted favoring the abandonment Of
the present well and the boring Of
new one.
Contractor Nickerson was present
and the situation was fully discussed.
The we'll is 1912 feet deep, the con.
tract calling for 1900 feet. The drill
is now and has been for 100 feet in a
water rock. 1t is claimed that gas or
oil is never found in this formation
that in eastern Kansas drills have
gone 200 feet in it with no change OF
condition; that below it is probably
granite for another 1000 feet; that oil
and gas when found have been below
the cap rock which was passed in this
well at about 1000 feet. The gas in.
dications at 700 to 1000 feet are said
to be very promising but Mr.. N. ad-
vises against going deeper. He favors
sinking new we'll at some distance
from the present one.
Under the contract il the work is
given up the casing is to be turned in
as part payment at Is per cent Of
it's cost. A settlement in full now
would leave $500 or more in the
treasury. To put down a new we'll
will require more money. Most peo-
pie are in favor Of seeing it through
in one OF two ways: Go down 1,5OO
feet or more in the present well, or
put down new one to that depth, or
farther. A committee consisting Of
M. P. Jolley, D. Trott, R. H. Kane,
j. M. McNaull, M. Nicolay is at work
interviewing the subscribers to the
fund as to their preference of plan.
Another meeting will be held Thurs
day night.
II a new well is drilled it will
probably be located mile north and
a little east Of the present one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

S. A. Flenner returned from his
trip to Indiana.
Mrs. VIM. Schultz OF Holland w s
shopping III the city.
Mrs. W. A. Rees, OF Bonaccord,
was shopping in the city.
Miss Della Sherwood left for Wash
ington state to visit her brother.
P. H. Sampson who stepped off the
Mud Greek bridge is allie to be out.
Mrs. C. A. Sherwood left last eve.
ming for Washington state to join her
husband.
Mrs. H. R. Brown came in from
Longiord and is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. S. A. Cooper.
Paul Rissman, one OF Enterprises
prosperous young farmers, was a
pleasant REFLECTOR caller.
Luther Chase who wac hurt by the
U. P. train recently was up from
Junction. He is feeling well.
Miss Mary Houlton has returned to
Abilene after an extended visit east
and thinks Kansas the finest state she
has seen.
J. G. Engle, Of Acme, was in the
city. He leaves Tuesday for Penn
sylvania, Washington and other east.
ern points.
j. f. Baumbaugh left for Pueblo.
He will be travelling representative
for the Continental Creamery Co.,
with headquarters there.
J. G. Engle and wife, OF Acme, left
for a visit to their old home in Penn
sylvania and will also visit Washing
ton and other eastern cities.
Miss Lulu Bostwick OF Muscow
Idaho, came in to visit her cousin
Supt. Dyer, and other relatives. Hel
cousin George who has been visiting
there came with her.
Auctioneer Burton of Abilene,
cried the sales Saturday for the Man
haitian Live Stock and Sales Co. The
attendance was large and prices sat
isiactory.-I Manhattan Nationalist.
j. H. Brown, OF northeast Dickin'
son, was in the city. Mr.. Brown il
one Of the county's progressive dairy
men. He has separator and puts
up butter with much care and conse
quently receives top prices for it. HI
says it pays better than taking mill
to the creamery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17

FARMER KILLS HIMSELF.
John Aud, Of Aida. Takes His Own
Lite.

John Aud, q son Of James Aud, a
wealthy farmer living near Aida,
committed suicide Wednesday after
noon at his fathers home. He took a
shotgun from the house and went to
the barn where be blew the entire
Top of his head off, dying instantly.
Mr.. Aud was single man, 2S years
old. He had been i'll for several
years and had grown Respondent on
account of his malady. Several days
ago he returned from an eastern hos
pital where he had been for treatment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
Nysp OF SOAKING RAIN.
Farmer, Want an Old Fashioned
(}ullv Washer.

With halt the month gone the Cen
trail Kansas farmers are becoming
moe anxious than ever about the
wheat. The fact is that the central
mart Of the state is short on moisture
II never has recovered the deficiency
caused by last summers drought.
The farmers say that the wheat plant
lacks vitality and that the roo's ~
stead of branching ont with helpiul
lsterals, consist OF single tap root
sont down last fall and which is un-
able to give vigorous plant above
This is the cause, they say OF the
faded, ..,ired" appearance that some
upland fields present on close inves'l,
cation. The subsoil is very dry and
is giving no strength to the growing
nlsnt and will not do so until there is
an old fashioned soaking rain
There has been no heavy rain in
Central Kansas this spring Several
,oo,l showers that promised much
gave only one-hslf to ta'ee'qu' ~ a.
., ~ inch Of water, not enough to DO
permanent good, in the es'lms''0n u
the farmers.
The condition of the soil is also un'
favorable for spring crops me
farmers say that good corn crop - >
doub,tul without wet suLsoll ana
that the land does not yet possess
While the ground is damp TWO Ut
three inches down, below that there
is a dry and untavorable condition
that will be hindran ce to the corn
roots. For this steady, soaking
general rain is needed. Pastures are
coming on only fairly. They 1oo'
show the need OF moisture Inc
southwestern part of the county mas
heep most favored but all sections
are dry
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
NJ. Low Is Injured

SOLOMON, April l6.-Ex-Commls'
sioner NJ. Low Of Willowdale was
trying to pull dead calf over a six
or eight foot bank Monday 'atternoon.
The chain came unfastened and he
fell backward off Of the bank, His
left wrist was dislocated and the bone
fractured which made it very painful
He was Immediately taken to medical
assistance and is resting easier now
fortunately he was not injured other
WAYS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
Mighty Good Show.

The theatre season closed Tuesday
with one Of the finest performances
the Seelye has ever booked. "Other
Peoples Money" will rank as one Of
the two best shows Of the year
Charles Haniord's Tanning Of the
Shrew" WAS the other. 1t was clean,
sparkling, funny. Hsnnssy Leroyle
is worth seeing and bis support is
very clever. The audience was large
and the applause almost continuous.
IS it deserved to be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
Last Of Lecture Course.

The closing number Of the high
school lecture course will be given
Friday evening by the celebrated
lecturer, John B. DeMotte. He is
one Of the most noted speakers in the
west and deserves large audience.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
II. W. of A, LActnra.

G. W. Clark, chairman Of the re-
adjustment committee OF the N. w.
Of A.. will lecture this evening at
Odd Fellows hall. All Woodmen in.
vited to be present
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Walter Morley, Acme, and lila
Cunningham, Hope, were married BY
Judge Fack today.
Wanted, girl for general house
work. Mrs. j. H. Bricker, COL West
Fifth street. t4&cl
Her many friends will be glad to
know that Mrs. Elizabeth Davidson,
who has been quite i'll, is improving
Try Merrifield's for
choice groceries. sl-s
"A southside scrap last night in
which neck Jokes and other tribes
wore thrown ended with no broken
heads.
Don't forget the big 10 day hat and
shirt sale at the Cash Racket, COM
mencing Saturday, the 10th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
SWalloW.Hteela.

Eugene W. Steele and Miss Susie
Swallow OF Moonlight we're married
by Judge Flack.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17
English blue grass
and Bromus Inermis
at Hodge Bros.

Ora Parker, son Of MIR. and Mrs.
J. W. Parker, was injured in a mix
up with colt while putting in corn
Monday. A cash on the scalp was
the worst Of the damage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-17

Oberlin Dental Co., over Shane &
Emig's, Abilene, Kas. |
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Six Rounds of Sluggfng.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16.-One of the
best sparring contests ever witnessed in
this city took place tonight at the Penn
sylvania Art Club between Marvin Hart,
of Louisville, and Kid Carter. of Brooklyn
The two men were in fine form, and for
six rounds they were at it hammer and
tongs demonstrating conclusive their en-
tire ability to give and take any amount
of punishment. Although under the law
no decisions permitted in the city, the
audience was unanimous in declaring the
bout draw.
In the third round a hard blow on the
Jaw sent Hart to the floor and he shrewdly
took the count the brief respite being
sufficient for him to recover his strength.
The bout was a combination of science
and of Drawn with which both men were
amply supplied. During the entire six
rounds they slugged with scarcely in
remission. When the final gong sounded,
both Hart and Carter showed the effects
of their strenuous work. They had been
severely punished and showed signs of
WEAKNESS, but were evidently able to go
further IL necessary.
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REDPATH, II TO |, won
EASILY CAPTURED THE WEsTCHEs-
TER HANDICAP AT NORRIS PARK.
Oaklawn Stakes at Worth Taken by
Fftx BriIIar and Owners En-
riched by n Coup.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Redpath. with
Minder up, won the Westchester high
weight handicap at Morris Park to-day. He
was heavily played, opening at 30 to /. and
backed down to Il to 1. and galloped home
an easy winner. This race is six and
half furlong gallop and fourteen good
sprinters responded to the call, with the
two-year- Sergeant favorite at to l
and Six Shooter second choice at to 2.
Belle of Lexington was an added starter
and was well supported at Is to /. Belle
of Lexington broke in front and showed
the way to the stretch. where Sergeant was
running third; took the lead and was ap-
parently winning easily when Redpath, who
was running last up to this time. began to
make his run and coming from second
place in the stretch had the favorite beaten
at the eighth pole. Redpath won galloping
lengths In front OF Unmasked. Merite, ad-
mirably ridden by OConnor, won the New
Rochelle handicap by head from Grand
Opera, with Potent third, head away.
OConnor rode a perfect race on the win
ner. Getting of none too WELL he nursed
his mount along to the stretch and won
driving. Only one favorite won. O'Connor
and Smith each rode two winners. Winners
I'm order: Lux Casta IL to 5; Kittanning,
6 to i: Merito, to !; Redpath. II to 1; Lord
Badge, 10 to 1; Herbert, to 2.
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LIPTON'S CHALLENGE.
Sir ThOmas's Conditions Accepted by
the New York Yacht Club.

Sir ThOmas's Conditions Accepted by
the New York Yacht Club.
NEW YORK, Oct. 16-Sir Thomas Lip
toms third challenge for the Americas cup
sent by the Royal Ulster Yacht Club was
made public at the New York Yacht Club
tonight after being read and accepted by
committee appointed for that purpose.
The challenge is almost identical with that
sent by Sir Thomas In 1900 There was not
a particle of doubt about it's acceptance by
the club after 1t had been read on Wednes-
day.
The Royal Ulster Yacht Clubs challenge
provides for the following conditions: 1.-The
best three out of five races over the same
courses with like starts and other details
The first race to be sailed on Thursday
Aug; 20, 1903; the second race to be sailed
on Saturday, Aug. p; the third race to be
sailed on Tuesday, Aug g. Further races
Of any to be sailed on each following
Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday until fin
ished" The following are the particulars
of the challenging vessel, viz: Owner, Sir
Thomas j. Upton, Bart, X. c. ". o. Name
of yacht. Shamrock III. Length on load
water line. ninety feet. Rig, cutter"
In a personal letter Sir Thomas Upton
says: I'm view OF the eminently satisfac-
your club for the two contests in which
have already been privileged to engage,
ask as you will see from the terms of the
challenge. no change whatever in the con-
tered into by me. In thus desiring an op-
portunity of making a third attempt to OBJ
tain possession Of the Americas cup. hope
1 may not be deemed importunate or un-
duly covetous of the precious trophy so
long and so securely held in trust by the
New York Yacht Club"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
THREW UP THE SPONGE
JOE BERNSTEIN BEsTED BY CHAM
PION YOUNG CORBETT.
Quit at the End Of the Seventh Round,
Having Broken a Small Bone I'm
His Hand.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct 16.-Young Cor
bett, the champion feather weight pugilist
of the world, was awarded the decision
over Joe Bernstein, of New York, "the
Ghetto champion" before the Eureka Ath-
letic Club tonight in Music Hall. The men
were to have boxed ten rounds to deci-
sion at catch weights. Bernstein was in
the pink of condition and weighed in this
afternoon at 1241z pounds. The champion
looked as though he had not trained an
hour for the battle and was beefy. He de-
clined to give his weight. With the call Of
time the men went at it hammer and tongs.
The New York boy was the favorfte with
the $500 spectators, and his every telling
blow was cheered to the echo. Bernstein
In the third round landed a right swing
which opened the Denver boys left eye
and throughout the battle the claret flowed
freely from the wound.
After five rounds of sparring the cham
pion went after Bernstein and succession
of rushes followed. He found that the New
Yorker gave good he received and
showed no inclination to shirk. At the end
of the seventh round Bernstein called Ref
cree Joe Pollock to his corner and showed
him that a small bone in his left hand was
broken and Bernstein's seconds threw up
the sponge.
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principally to the unprecedented activity in
the iron and steel and In other metal
trades, that ii now stands far in the lead
1901 exceeding that of Great Britain by
Al. 965 93S short tons, or Is per cent. Up to
the close of 1900 the coal production of
Great Britain and her colonies taken
together still exceeded that of the United
States. the excess in 1900 being 1855 SIS
short tons. but the enormous output of the
coal mines OF this country last year ex-
ceeded by about 26000,O00 short tons the
entire output of Great Britain and her
dependencies. including India and the
Transvaal OF the output Of coal In 1901
the United States produced 1886 per cent,
Great Britain and her dependencies 30.S6
per cent and Germany 1912 per cent. or,
Combined. s4.14 per cent Of the total pro-
duction.
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THOUSANDS persisted.


VICTORIA, b. c.. Oct l6.-Several thou
sand lives were lost in the typhoon and
tidal waves which recently sweep northern
Japan, according to advices received by the
steamer Glenogle. The Glenogle left Yoko-
hama on Oct. ]. Previous advices from ia
pan have placed the loss Of life in the
storm among the hundreds. The breakwater
of Yokohama was swept away. liners were
driven ashore, the japanese battieship
Shikishima Kar stranded at Yosukosuka.
Temples. public buildings. houses, etc.. were
destroyed and their occupants drowned.
1t was along the Japanese coast from
Kodzu to Odawera bay that the great loss
of life occurred Huge tidal waves swept
every village, over 600 lives being lost In the
village of Koyawata alone. At Kohachi-
mara II is estimated that similar number
lost their lives. From other points the tale
OF death Is heavy for the typhoon seems
to have spread disaster all over the north
ern part OF Japan. and the seismic waves
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Dan Patch PAGES I'm 2,O1.

DAVENPORT, Ia, Oct. 16.-Dan Patch
paced remarkable mile on the Davenport
mile track this afternoon, reducing the
track record to 2:01 fiat on his first at
tempt. The weather was clear. but with a
stiff breeze blowing and the track soft from
Sundays heavy rain. 1t was at least two
seconds slow. Driven by McHenry, with
his running mate plunging along abreast
of him most of the way, the handsome son
of Joe Patch paced the mile like clock
work. Time by quarters: :29A, :30A, 301a
:30x. The former track record was 2O2A.
made by Robert j. The races were cut
short by darkness Summaries:
2:20 Pace: Irene won in straight heats
best time. 2:15A. The Prince, Lawrence c.
Scarfoot, Morey Onward also started.
2:20 Trot: Chantwood won first and third
heats. Alma won second heat. Jess won
fourth. Best time, 2:23A. Admiral Dillon
also started.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Curt GosnelI.s Success.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Oct. 16-Curt
Gosnell. the veteran driver. of this city, is
meeting with marked success with his
string of horses now touring the Eastern
circuits. He has secured a piece of the
purse in the majority of his races this sea-
son. with several firsts to his credit, and
captured first place in one race of twelve
heats. At Dover, n. H., he gave Legal
wood. by Arrowwood, 10729. a mark of
2:131z. This PAGER sold in the Lackey
sale in March for $500 to RUDE Rush, of
Harrisburg. Pa, and was one of q choice
consignment from the stable of H c.
Knode, of Indianapolis, being bred by
Theodore Abercrombe, Of Rrshville. The
horse Is now valued at 5000.
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PRODUCTION OF COAL.
Worlds Output I'm 1901 Estimated at
500, $3.50 short Tons

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-The United
States geological survey estimates the
worlds production of coal in 1901 at &c.,
155,540 short tons. The three great coal
producing countries of the world are the
United States. Great Britain and Germany.
Austria Hungary comes fourth. France is
fifth, Belgium sixth and Russia seventh.
The last country. notwithstanding It's vast
area, produces only about per cent as
much coal as the United States. Prior to
1893 Great Britain led among the worlds
coal producers, but during 1899. 1900 and
1901 the United States has made such re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Won Buelow Discusses the Tariff.

BERLIN, Oct. 16.-The Reichstag at its
session to-day, entered on the discussion of
the tariff bill. commencing with the sched-
ules relating to wheat and rye Chancellor
Won Buelow recommended that the bill
be passed as drawn up by the government.
saying that the house commttee's nro,
posals increasing the minimum tariff would
render the conclusion of new treaties i'm
possible. The tariff proposed by the gov
eminent, ne added, was the extreme limit,
If Germany wished TO obtain from other
countries greater concessions than she now
enjoys. The chancellor during his sneech
sketched the fiscal and economic conditions
of Europe and the United States and said.
I'VE must strengthen our politico-commer-
cial armor so as TO enable use to meet orr
opponents as equals In the economic
arena"
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Running Races at Decatur.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind. Oct 16.-The attendance
at the running races to-day was very
large. The track was in excellent condi-
ton and the races were fast. Summaries:
Three-quarter-mile dash: Dominis won
Temple second. Orious third. Time. LII.
Match race. half mile. for two-year-c'ds
purse 800: Lady Lush won, Duke O'Dare
second Time. :52.
Five furlongs: Trillium won. Ice second
Forest Queen third, Time. 1:0ila.
Mile and seventy yards. purse $50: Sir
Kenneth won, Madeline G.. second, ID. of
r. third. Best time. 1894.
Half mile: Mazetta won, Kate Garfield
second, Lady III. third. Time, 49,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

resentative of the Bavarian Foreign ONCE
and other distinguished persons. to-day
formally affixed the new coat Of arms Of
the United States over the entrance Of
the office of the consular agency here in
place Of the arms defiled In June by some
person not yet caught by the police. Herr
Won Brand made a speech emphasizing the
excellent relations existing between the
United States and Germany and averring
that the insult to the arms of the United
States must have been the wanton act Of
an individual. Official minutes were taken
of the proceedings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Fftx BriIIar Won.

CHICAGO. Oct. 16.-E. j. Arnold & Co.,
of ST. Louis. engineered one of the biggest
coups of the year in the Oaklawn stakes
81 Worth to-day. which was won by the
firms colt, Fitz Brillar. backed from 10 to
i to to at post time. The owners en-
joyed the dainty morsel all by themselves,
as few other people gave Fftz Brillar
chance in company made up Of the best
two-yesr-olds in the West. Battiste rode
the colt and put up wonderful finish, beat
ing Hindi. a 10 to l shot. only by a neck.
Gregor x secured third place, a length in
front OF Flocarline, the favorite. Winners
in order: Andes. TO 1: Talpa, II to 5; John
McGurk. to 5; Fitz Brillar, to 1; Edith
O., s to 1; Banter, 2 to l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

LONDON, Oct. lin a dispatch from
Bucharest, Roumania, the correspondent OF
the Daily Mail says he has just returned
from Constantinople, where he investigated
the reported Russian displomatic advances
to Turkey. He says he is able to affirm
positively that the Grand Duke Nicholas OF
Russia, during his visit to the Sultan, pro-
posed to Turkey the revival of the Unkiar-
Skelessi treaty. which was concluded in
June of 1893. and which established Rus
so-Turkish alliance.
In an editorial article the Daily Mail says
1t thinks this news explains the recent
rumors of the Russian attempt to regain
control of the Dardanelles. The paper
sounds an alarmist note of warning to
Great Britain, Austria and Germany
against this new thunder cloud in the
East.
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which swept in and deluged the coast. par
ticularly Odawara, caused a greater loss OF
life than any storm since the disaster Of the
tidal waves OF 1898. Several coasting steam
ers and a number of junks were totally
wrecked at various points. The large bat
tleship Shikishima Kar. which was moored
at the Akozah fort. dragged her anchors
and went ashore. but no lives were lost and
the warship was fioated three days later.
At Yokohama the typhoon caused great
damage to shipping.
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Results at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Oct. 1.-THE weather
was perfect and the crowd large at the
fair grounds to-day. Four second choices
and two favorites were the winners. The
feature OF the card was won by Fore and
Aft. an odds-on favorite. who took the
lead at the quarter, with Hardspinner a
close second. finishing in the order named
with Sailors Dream third. Winners i'm
order: Santa Ventura, to 1; Kiliman-
drichano. 10 1: Jake Weber, to 2; Fore
and Aft. to 10; Henry Daniel. to 1; Erne
TO l.