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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16
Nature seems to have made Jamaica

Nature seems to have made Jamaica
the home of the banana, but it re-
manned for American enterprise tC
turn the yellow fruit to gold. It is
estimated that 100000 punches OF
bananas We're shipped from this island
last year. At an average OF 35 cents d
bunch this would yield $3.150.00O. 1t is
also stated that about sl.s5O. 900 is paid
out annually in wages by fruit COM
panies. This would bring a total OF
S5,0o0,000 to the island in one year as q
direct result of the fruit trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16
TOPSHAM FAIR.
Gwen p. and Harry liter Win the Two
Race Events.

Topsham, Me-, Oct 15.-(Special-Ihe
racing at Topsham fair. Tuesday was OF
the frst-class order. Gwen p. b. m. by
Haley, FL. an Augusta mare, owned by
Messrs. Malcolm and Wadleigh. took her
race with apparent ease. but was forced
to lower her mark to 2.24A in the last
heat. She was well managed by her driV-
er w. r. Webb.
Henry liter, ch &. by Emperor Wilkes ;.
took the 2.19 class, after losing the first
heat to AL Pointer. The latter horse met
with an accident and was distanced in the
fourth heat. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16
Chicago Market.

In Chicago, Oct. II.
Tading was fairly active on the Boar'
of Hrade' today, and higher prices wer'
,herule. December wheat closing na az as.f
AK higher. January provisions close
fron 5m7ia to 12k higher.
Tie leading futures closed as follows;
\ WHEAT-Oct., 70,sMr4; Dec, 7lasMk;
MA. rs ~
I ltRN-oct.. Fslz; Dec. 49,; May Us
| GaTs-New, sO7s Dec, 3l3s; May, 2a3.
Il PSRK-Oct.. 100; Jam. 1880: May, - 81
10S71a; jan. 9.o5; Mays
| sRBS-Oct.. 11.6o; jan. $50.
| CASH FLOUR-Steady. ga.
| sNTlEAT-No. 2 spring, 11M12; MOI "S'
| NJ ? red. GS126t70l4.
| GRN-No. 2, E9la: No. ? yellow. 9
| NTS-No. 2. 21Ia; No. 3 white, S4m5d-
| RENO. 2. 40.
! MLTING-Fair to choice. 500.
| FAXSEED-No. !, 1.22; No.. noEth-
weSern. lbs.
| PRk-17. Go0I17.05.
| SfDRT RIBS. SIDES-l1.2 91ll; ~:
! SHbITLDERS-Dry sailed. 9,sMlo;gl
SHIRT CLEAR SIDES-1l. Mll6''2-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

Reserved seats for the lecture course
car be selected by holders of season
tickets at the store of Lunt & Brann
next Monday, beginning at $50 A. NJ.
and thereafter. There has already been
n large sale of tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

Next Sunday will be observed as
rally day by the Old South Congrega-
tional church. Measures are being
taken to secure the presence at the
morning service of every member of the
congregation, young or old. The pas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16


which have had for twenty &C. F. BROWN
Cos North Carolina Avenue Washington, D. c.
ZEMA-CURA is a liquid, applied externally II has
of the disagreeable features of save ointment
1t is the only CURE of skin diseases yet discovered
Zema-Cura will positively cure Eczema, Acne, Heat
Herpes, Lupus, Erysipelas, Urtcana (Nettle Rash)
Barbers Itch Mosquito Bites Blackheads, Hives Burns
Cuts. any itching condition of the skin scalp. All
good druggists sell it. 50 cents and $r.oo
If you will write to-day DR.. Harris will advise you
fully and carefully regarding your case, and charge
you absolutely nothing.
Address: Dr.. M. M. HARRIS, Zema- cura Remedy
No. 8 West 22nd Street, New York City.
AuGlJsTA Rv ROWE,TCH WERSTERy& co
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81: :; !: s.; 6; :

tor. Rev. c. A. Wight. in view of the
beginning of the third year of his pas
torate over the church, will preach
sermon appropriate to the OCCASION.
Theme. What the Old South Church is
Doing -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Oct. -.
Colon futures closed barely steady. DC
toi,ei SIG: November. SIC: December, Sle
JaRtifrv, SJ5; February. S.3.'; March. S.3i ;
April reg: May, S.33; June. S.33.
Spd cotton dun: miGdlins uplands. sal
do. alf o Sales, i57. II
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: New York Money Market.

New York. Oct. Is
Money on call closed firm at 5M9 per
cent; last loan at per cent
Prime mercantile paper 6 percent.
Sterling exchange weak at 4S5S-5 for
demand and at 4.S2. 254Ii-S2. 375 for GO days,
Posted rates s4S3la and 4S6ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter will
exemplify the Mark Masters degree,
this evening Meeting at 7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16
HALLOWELL.

Sixty tickets were sold from this city.
Yesterday, for the Topsham fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

:. 'fiIic' -'-'a' ~" III, 1I3FS.
Driver Nelson ran into Abraham LinS-
colt of Brunswick. The latter was cross
ing the track and the driver was not to
blame. The old gentleman was badly
hurt and as he is ~ years old it is liable
to prove serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

'BUT1ER-Firm; creams1es- i"iaN-"'2
diaries, 5G2l.
EGGSlFirr: loss off asses returned,
20hI21.
CHEESL-ste steady: 1G1Adll@-
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pen gong from bad worse for
nnsd my hd sent for Or condition ptL
ZnaCu
.na
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

a diet of garlic is wonderful aid to
the complexion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16
! Boston Maket.

Boston. Oct. 10.
F.OUE-steaiy; sprng patent, ilof'
4A
o9Essiagghi Ne So 2s clipped $50.
F9RK-Steaty; 2a.9d241.
LARDl-SteaAy; 13tfdla7s. o,a
RisEHSteay; estra sides. 1li2nl2
light grass and COWS, 6nI.
LAMB-Undhangel; Gag.
VEAI-t'ndlangel; 9Nlo}2. ~
BI-TTER-'irm; extra creamery. 2lI2f'
% esstern. 31zI24
CHEESE-yery firm: new. PAL
! EGHS-Vey firm; fancy, 2l@so; eastern
2J1dy7
PCrATOFS-St.ady: Hebrons, 60.
| SJIAR-rnchalged; 4.65
y NIL. FEED-Firm.
COTTON SEED MEAL-26.5o.
Va b ED isEED-1s 25a;2.
RAN-spring 11.IJ.
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xsfna for twenty ears and
was cured by D. Harris
lem q -Cura. Every
Eczema suffer- in the
world should :ead this
letter from Mr. Brown -
It tells the whoe story in
his own Language:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

g. F. Brown well known employee Of the
Hwy Yard. at Washington, D. c. Mr. Brown
nafYerAd hrr r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

"Dear DR.. Earis: Inasmuch as have found
relief through he use of Zema-Cura, deem
to all who may,e sufferers from the eczema
plague that on and do, with all honesty and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-16

FOR SALE IN AUGUSTA BY sowDiTcH WEesTER7& CO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
TALES ME0E.
MN. Union Men Tell the Coal strike Com
missIoners Stories Of Alleged BoycotA
and Violence During the Strike

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 20.--Non-unlon
men. some of their relatives and 9th
ers to the number Of 30 appeared
before the anthracite coal strike com
mission yesterday and told their
stories of alleged boycotts, intimida-
tions, dynamiting and violence in
various forms during the strike
Each witness called was sufferer
in one form or another at the hands,
they alleged, of union men, -Four
witnesses said attempts were made
to blow up their houses, one house
was badly damaged, many OF the wit
nesses were threatened with bodily
harm. several were beaten, one was
shot in the leg and everyone stoned
boycotted or hanged in eiligy. One
school-teacher testified to having lost
his position because his father DID
not strike. One man was asked to
resign from a Catholic temperance
society and another witness was ex
PEELED from local lodge OF the An
cient Order Of Hibernians after Q
membership of 20 or rs years be
cause they were classed as unfail
workmen.
The commission met at nine o'clocl
this morning and adjourned at 1l'4
o'clock for the holidays. Most o
! the commissioners Immediately LEI
; tor their homes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
GARFIELD.

Francis Graham who attends school
at Manhattan is spending his vaca-
ton at home.
The ladies' missionary society Of
Mt. Pleasant will meet with Mrs.
Jetty Van Dyue Friday afternoon,
Dec. rs.
MIR. and Mrs. Homer Halbert are
visiting Rev. Halbert and family.
Preparatory services will be held
at Mt. Pleasant Thursday evening
and communion services Sunday
morning at II o'clock.
Cyrus Latin is visiting home folk
for few days.
Miss Luvia Halbert who is teach
ing school at Harrington is spending
her vacation with relatives In this vi
entity.
The young people Of this vicinit..
who are attending school at Chap
man are home for the holidays.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
BoNAccoRD.

Homer Halbert is visiting home
folks.
Mrs. Eyer Of Abilene visited a lew
days at Riley Daniels last week.
Alex. Wilson shelled corn for Mr..
Martin last week.
Most Of the Bonaccord people did
Christmas shopping in Abilene the
past few days.
Acme creamery paid 26 cents fol
butter fat last month.
Miss Emma Wilson Of Abilene spen'
a few days at her brother Alexis las
week.
Mt. Pleasant will have a Christina
entertainment on Christmas eve.
X, Charles Waddle helped W. A. Rec
butcher beef last Thursday.
Robt. Dearborn and Aaron Emil
are both working in Cases store.
A party Of young people here at
tended literary at Poheta last Tues
day evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR AeE KANSAS DECEMBER u.s. 0ElV PAGES
CHAPMAN.

Maude McShea who has been teach
ing music In Arkansas 10 home for
the holidays.
Ed Arnold returned from Ohio
Saturday.
Clarence Jackman Of Chicago is
home for . few days visit.
Bert Drain severely sprainsd bis
wrist Friday.
H. A. knight and Pat Seaman were
transacting business in'Abilene Tues.
day.
Many from here attended the box
social given east Of town Saturday
night.
G. N. Fenstermacher spent Satur
day in Abilene.
Rses Robertson, Roy Moore. Harve!
Shippy and Elsie Lowry came In from
K. U. to spend Christmas.
Miss Sandborn will spend Xma
vacation at Emporia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25

CommisslonsP Albaugh shows the Condi
tlon Of the Financial INSTITUTIONS OF the
stats to BE Highly Gratifying.


Topeka, Kan, Dec. 22.-Morton Al
baugh, state bank commissioner, has
issued q statement Of the condition
Of the state and private banks OF
Kansas at the close Of business No
vember rs. Incidentally Capt. W. 8.
Albright, Commissioner Albaugh's
chief clerk, who prepared the state
ment, makes comparison with the
statement of the condition Of the ma
tional banks of the state at the close
Of business on the same day, and the
combined showing is highly crafty
ing and renewed proof Of the pros
perity of the people. The total de-
posits, all banks, are $S2,4So,515.6l.
The total loans and discounts are
$67, 7O9, S42.O5, and the total over
drafts $1,O45, 033.45. During the last
two years SO new state banks have
been incorporated and $1,13s,OOO has
been added to the capital. During
the same period $419,4o1'34 has beer
carried to the supplus fund and this
aside from the regular annual ant
semi-annual dividends that have beer
paid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
SOLOMON.

j. R. Zemmer has sold his residence
on West Fifth street to 6. A. Gould.
J. A. Bryan's team became unman'
ageable, while driving to town Mon
day morning. His daughter Ethel
who was with him was thrown out
sustaining fracture Of a leg.
Francis Marsh Of Detroit was in
town q few days last week renewing
bis acquaintance with Solomon Peo'
pie.
While driving on the street Monday
evening an axle Of Thos. CooD's spring
wagon suddenly broke. No damage
was done to the occupants besides thu
unpleasant shock.
Gus Applebsugh and wife, Mrs
Blatherwick and Miss Maud Hollings
worth Of Salins and Jerome Holdings
worth aad wife Of Concordia attendet
the funeral Of Earl Hollingsworth her
Monday. Mrs. Stone Of Kansas City
J came latsr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
A CROWN PRINCESS MISSING


Dresden, Saxony, Dec. 23'-The
crown princess Of Saxony fled from
her home on the night OF December
II. The Dresdener Journal said yes
terday: "I'he princess, in state OF
intense mental excitement, suddenly
deserted her family at Salzburg and
went abroad. The Saxon court func-
tons for the winter, including the
New Years reception, have been can
celed."
The foregoing paragraph in yes
terday's official journal, which was
inserted by order Of the king and
crown prince Of Saxony, has turned
into truth what for several days
past has been regarded as an incred-
ible tale. The crown princess OF
Saxony, surrounded by her ladies-in.
waiting and numerous attendants
and servants, has vanished so utterly
that the police OF every kingdom IN
Europe have for ten days been un'
able to trace her. The official an
nouncement was in order TO Obtain
the aid Of the general public in find
ing her, and because the court hctior
that she preferred to remain in re
tirement at Salzburg rather than u
return to her husband and children
at Dresden cannot longer be main
tanned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
TIE DEUTSCHLAND INJURED.
4 Cylinder Hurst on the steamer and the
Damage win Take Four Months
N Repair.

Plymouth, Eng, Dec. 22.-The Ham
burg-American line steamer Deutsch-
land arrived here at quarter past
two yesterday afternoon. When she
was nearing the Scilly islands .
cylinder burst and the starboard en-
CINE was badly damaged. 1t will re-
quire four months to effect repairs.
One engineer was rather badly scald-
ed. The steamer left here at three
o'clock for Cherbourg and Hamburg,
For q time the vessel was in COM
plete darkness and filed with escap-
ing steam. The passengers were
greatly alarmed They rushed from
their cabins, anxiously making in
ouiries as to what had occurred. Ex'
cellent discipline, however, was main
tained everybody was assured that
there was no danger and the excite
ment gradually subsidized.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
WANTED HIM ARRESTED.



Chelsea, Mass, Dec. 20.-"l want .
warrant for President Roosevelt"
said Charles c. White, well-to-do
citizen, yesterday, at the Central po'
lice station. Addressing Police Capt
Grover, White continues: HE hired
Tim Mccarthy and John Farley to as
sault me the other day and was
assaulted by them on Eastern avenue.
Roosevelt was there in his carriage
and encouraged the men while they
were striking me-" Then the speaker
rambled into long string OF com
plants against President Roosevelt
and the coal question. The man was
laboring under excitement and resist
ed arrest He was overpowered and
a loaded revolver and razor were
found on him. He is held for an ex'
animation by physicians.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
PLEASANT HILL.

Mrs. A. T. Thrash who has been
here caring for her mother. Mrs. ..
Jaderborg, during the latter's sickness
and death returned to Ellsworth Sat-
urday.
Misses Clara Jaderborg and ElinoI
Erickson visited Miss Humble at A.
Heller's.
Pleasant Hill school closed for thu
holidays Friday. The teacher, Lssl
Humble, left for Abilene the mex
morning. The box sosial held thai
evening was we'll attended. All boxs'
sold we'll, the net proceeds amounting
70 el7. Robert Anderson acted O
auctionssr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
DONEGAL.

P. G. Hoffman Of Abilene was In
this vicinity on business Tuesday.
The literary and social was well
attended Friday evening considering
tho weather.
Ada Engle lett Saturday for Hamlin
where she expects to spend several
months.
Miss Herr Of Marion county is visit
ing her brother Philip for . few weeks
L. L. Harshman Of Holland movee
to the G. s. Hoffman place Tuesday
Benz. Kra,b bill Of Thomas, Okla.' i
visiting old acquaintancss here.
velva Stauifer is visiting her par
ents during the holidays.
Jno. Evans left for bis home II
Pennsylvania last week. He expect
to spend q short time there ate
which he will again 60 to California
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
BUCKEYE.

Miss Matte SINNERS, who WAS
very successful teacher in Dickinson
county, was married at Marshield'
Oregon, to Charles Mcclellan.
Miss Daisy Mcconnell is home for
the holidays.
R. Musgraves has been sick but ID
improving.
Mrs. A. Kiigore and Mrs. Alice
Steele widows visited Mrs. R. P.
Stokley Tuesday.
j. W. Burkholder has purchased
the Hantz farm.
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs
Rice Graham will be pleased to learr
that they have purchased fin'
residence in Salina.
Miss Ella Martin is visiting hom'
folks
Christmas exercises were held a
central Buckeye Wednesday after
noon.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Nose
zsigler formerly Of this vicinity bu
now Of Zion City, ILL.,, son, Dec Is
Mrs, M. E. Hoyt will spend tn
holidays in Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
w1LLowDALE.

Mrs. D Miller leaves today for
Illinois to visit her father who is
seriously III.
Miss Pearl Blunder6sld IL home
from Mcpherson where she has been
attending school.
A few Of Miss Maude Hobbs
friends gathered at her home last
Saturday evening and INDUCED In .
taffy pull 10 honor Of her birthday.
Myrtle Keller 10 home from Abb
lsns to spend Christmas with home
iolksw
Mrs. N. Low will spend Christma'
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. s, Williams o
Council Grove.
Revival services will commence .
the U. B. church next Sunday even
ing conducted by Rev. Tasker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.
Secretary Wilson Believes That All Dsnge'
Of the Spread Of the Cattle Plague
Has Passed.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Secretary
Wilson believes that the danger OF
the spread of the foot and mouth
disease in New England, where it Is
epidemic, to other states has passed.
Careful investigation by the govern
ment experts failed to reveal sin
gle case of the disease in Connecti-
cut, although that state was in
cluded in the general orders OF the
agricultural department imposing
the quarantine. DR.. Salmon, chief OF
the bureau of animal industry, who
is in New England personally direct
ing the fight against the epidemic
will return here in few days to con-
fer with Secretary Wilson and 1t will
then be determined when to remove
the quarantine against Connecticut.
A committee from Chicago, headed
by President Dowd, of the stock
yards company, has been In confer
ence with Secretary Wilson regard.
ing the extent Of the infection and
measures taken to combat 1t. Sec
retary Wilson told what had beer
done and they expressed confidence
that every practicable step has beer
taken in safeguarding the stock in
terests Of the country. "In few
weeks" said Secretary Wilson, "w'
will have destroyed every animal in
fected with or exposed to the foo
and mouth disease"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
DENTISTS HARD LUCK.
Poker Story Of Early Abilene Tod In
4 Warrington.

Washington Post: "Soms years
400 in Abilene, Kansas, ! was prin-
cipal in q rather funny game OF
poker" said Mr.. Thomas P. Jones, OF
Kansas City, at the Riggs House.
"Seversl gentlemen who are we'll
known in Washington were partici'
ipants, but 1t wouldn't do to call any
names. The banker Of the game WAS
local dentist, and as We didn't have
any chips, 1t being an impromPtu al
fair, held In the dentists office, . lot
Of his artificial teeth were used in
stead Of the usual red, white and
blue tokens.
"This dentist, % it turned out,
was taking advantage Of his Office -
banker, for IL reality be had no
money. He was taking q chance on
winning the other iellows' coin, but
instead be was the only one who lost
to any extent, and when the game
wound up be could not SETTLE de
tried to- invent some lame excuse
about overplaying himself, but the
winners we're too indignant to pay
any heed, and be was given a good
, roasting for bis exhibition Of gall ana
scaliness.
'sFinally, one Of the players more
outraged than any Of the Others
said: III tell you what we'll 40
we'll take these artificial teeth AND
hold 'em until this chap settles.
This suited the crowd and so tht
dentists property was lugged of By
the men by way OF retal'atlon' Luz
next morning the gentleman who ha'
seized the teeth was called on at hi
hotel before breakfast by the forme
owner.
".For heavens sake, said he, re
me have back those teeth. | have Jus
been called on by old fellow who ia
come 100 miles across the Erairies 10
me to put in false set. If | can
serve him, | am ruined. All tn
money l get out OF him I'll immec
lately turn over to you in settlemeh
Of that poker game These er
treaties melted the heart OF the wiz
ners and after cautioning the DENTS
never to bank another game unle'
he was in solvent condition, b
property was returned and he wei
bis way rejoicing"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
ACME

Miss Miriam Grayblll and Will Engle
left Saturday for Pennsylvania Miss
Miriam returning to her home there
and Will to spend the winter with rel
atives.
Miss Sadie Epgle is home from Nc
Phersou to spend her vacation
Alvin Sexton and wife have moved
to their new home west Of Acme.
Miss Clara Woolvertou contemplates
a visit to Kansas City and other parts
OF Missouri in the near future.
JIG. Kaufman and wife will spend
the holidays in johnson county Kan
sas, with their son Jacob.
J.R Ensle left last week for Penn
sylvania where he will probably make
his home.
Cary Amsbaugh has rented and will
soon move on the Downing farm.
W. H. Hartman who accidental.
shot himself last week isgetting alonI
nicely.
Miss Myra Eugle returned Wednes
day from an extended visit III Fem
sylvania'
| Walter Gish il home from Manha'
tan where he has been attendln
school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH,
Live stock.

Kansas City, Dec, 22.-Cattle-Marke'
10 to zoe higher beef steers, H.l5aa~;
native cows, sl,95M3.40; native stockers,
$3OOmS75. Hogs-Market higher at WV
d6.S5. sheep-Market steady; sheep, *'%
m4.OO; lambs, $350a5&.
Chicago, Dec 2.-Cattle-Good to prime
steers, s5.6oa575; stockers and feeders r.
$2.OOQi4. 5O Texas fed steers, SD15l4I %
Hogs-AIixed and butchers, S,9gatSb
sheep-Good to choice wethers, SlbqiN
native lambs, AO0a5.W.
st. Louis, Dec. 2.-Cattle-Beef steers
A.25d6.OO; stockers and feeders, 2.SSa5~
Texas steers, s33Oa4.S. Hogs-Plgs ant
lights, s6OOa6.l5; butchers. BNa6.ob
sheep-Natives, &3.4oa4.OO; lambs, ADQ
K IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25

Council Bluffs, Ia, Dec. 23.-County
Attorney Killpack yesterday served
notice on the Nebraska Telephone
company that he would ask the dis
trict court for writ of custer to
force the company to remove its
wires from the streets, alleys and
public places Of this city. His
grounds, as shown in the petition
are that the ordinance by which the
company secured o franchise was
illegally passed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-12-25
a Duel Caused Through . JOKE.

Smithville, Mo-, Dec. 22.-Roscoe
Crabb and "Bud" Wingo, two young
men, fought with pistols on the out
skirts of this town. The men were
30 PAGES apart when they commenced
firing, but each kept backing away
and had increased the distance when
their revolvers we're empty. A bullet
prazed Wingo's head in passing
through his hat and ball from bis
weapon cut through Crabb's over
coat. The duelists were fined 81
each. The trouble resulted from Q
Joke at . party.