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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
TO FORErL0SE SUPERIOR
Speyer & Co. Give Notice of Sale
OF Company's Assets.
THE WRECK is COMPLETE

Collapse of the stizooo,ooo Company
Means Financial Ruin For Many.
The Steel Trust May Buy the
Plants.
Philadelphia. Sept 23.-Notice Of The
intention of the syndicate which nm
derwrote the loan of Sj.0500O0 TO the
Consolidated Lake Superior Company
TO sell at auction the assets of the COM
pany held by them as collateral for
the loan was sent by Speyer x Co. TO
the officers Of the company in this
city. The details OF the sale have not
yet been made public.
As far as the rest of the situation IS
concerned there was little change in
the affairs Of the company. c. e.
Oryis. a director. said movement OF
some stockholders OF the company was
on foot 10 try in some way TO save what
they can OF theJ investments in the
stocks OF the company. but he gave no
details The stockholders protective
committee held a meeting TO consider a
receiyership. but made no announce
ment.
Directors. officers. stockholders and
creditors all acknowledge that the
wreck is complete. The syndicate that
put up the temporary s5.o5o.0oO loan
holds all the securities of the Cons0li-
dated. and the latter has nothing bui
pawn tickets 10 show for its enormous
capital Ahead oil the Speyer loan Are
four prior liens amounting To nearly
5000 600 more. so that the plant VIII
have to bring something like $llooo.-
GOO TO satisfy all creditors.
To many the collapse of the company
means utter and complete financial
ruin for they had all the money they
possessed in the world invested in the
shares of the company. the value Of
which in one year has declined $685.
l63.32i
There is a rumor on the street that
the Steel Trust may buy in the plant
If il is sold al auction and there are
rOAlff WIN NH+I|Nf iiif. HiiANt't A'A itf'tA--
ance at the 500 OF Francis n. Clereue
the original promoter OF the enter
prise. is in the interests OF the trust
The Consolidated Lake Superior
Company. which. in its first form. was
organized in 1891 has an authorized
capitalization OF $4,000 600. OF which
S35. 600. GOO is preferred stock. It's
financial embarrassment began in De-
cember last. owing TO extensive opera
lions and payments for the completion
and improvement of its subsidiary
properties. Speyer & Co.. as the mana
gers OF a syndicate. loaned il SJ.0j0.u00
In March last. and q repayment OF the
loan. which fell due in July. was at
tempted by means Of an issue OF bonds
which completely failed. Other a.
tempts 10 raise money to repay the
loan were made through banking insti-
buttons. but also failed The Cousoli-
dated Company owned about 10 prop
critics of various kinds. including
railroads, ferries. traction plants. light
and power plants. pulp mills. express
companies, iron and nickel mines in
and about Sault ste Marie. on both the
Canadian and the American side
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Fifty.six Firemen Overcome.

Boston. Sept. 23.-Fifty-six fremen
were overcome by smoke and noxious
fumes at a fire at the wholesale and
retail drug store of c. ID. Badger g.
Co. None was seriously injured. al
though number had to leave the lines
after recovering. The flames seemed
to emanate from the cellar, where
great quantities of oils and drugs were
stored, and was extremely difficult to
reach. Smoke came out ini great
clouds. accompanied by pufls of am
monia and other overpowering fumes.
The total loss will approximate 1885,
600. covered by insurance.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Burlington Train Held Up.

ST. Joseph. No, Sept. 30 - Four
masked men held up west-bounl Bur
lington and Missouri River train No.
Al FIVE miles north OF this city. The
safe in the express car was dyna-
mited and the car wrecked Ohicials
of the road say the safe contained but
little money Other reports say it con
tanned from $4,000 TO $4,000. Every
thing in the safe was taken. and the
men escaped in the darkness with
horses. a posse was organized and
is in pursuit OF the bandits. Not a sin
gle shot was fired, the train being
stopped by means OF a red light The
engine and express car were un-
coupled from the balance OF the train
and backed half a mile, whore the car
was dynamited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
Rival Factions Almost Clash.

Kansas Coty. Sept. PA serious
clash between the Parks and anti
Parks factions OF the Structural Iron
Workers was narrowly ayerted in the
billiard room Of the Coates House.
Parks headquarters. Delegate Brophy.
an anti-Parks man, was set upon by
a number Of Parks followers, armed
with billiard cues. and he was forced
to hold his assailants at bay with his
drawn revolver until the police ar.
rived The police department has de-
tailed a force of a dozen officers to
preserve order at the hotel. The Gre
dentials committee is still deadlocked.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
MORGAN ON THE CANAL
United States Senator Says colombia's
Action Means Nicaragua Route.

Dritec states senator says Oyiv"loia
Action Means Nicaragua Route.
Montgomery. Ala. Sept. 2S.-When
shown the dispatch stating that the
state department at Washington had
heard nothing from Minister Beaupre
concerning the Panama canal treaty.
and that the treaty was dead United
States Senator Morgap made the fol-
lowing statement.
The treaty has been dead for .
DAYS. Nothing could have resurrected
It. The action ar Bogota means the
building OF a canal by the Nicaraguan
route. President Roosevelt has no dis
credonMy powers. but IL is made man
datory upon him Il turned out ex-
actly like ] expected 70 10 do. It is
the best thing for this country and
the world. Now It goes back 70 the
proposition 20 build tho Nicaragua
canal. and II will be the best thing for
this country to DO"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
WHAT IS malaga

Malga is not designed To be CUre-all
as at first might appear. Ii is a purely
vegetable compound, containing the ac-
tive medicinal properties which Nature
has placed in the hands of the careful
student in the realm OF botanical research,
and is the result OF years 81 practical ex-
perience in the Laboratories OF two oil
the most successful practitioners IN the
United States, men who enjoy the fruits
of an international reputation, well and
nobIy earned by their success in combat
ing disease with Natures own remedies.
Malaga is especially prepared tocombat
and destroy the germs OF Malaria, Chills,
La Grippe and Fever. 1t acts quickly,
eliminating the disease through the Kid
news and Liver, healing and purifying
them, and cleaning the blood OF refuso
matter and disease.
Malaga will cure Acute and Chronic Kid
ney and Liver Troubles, Pains in the
Back. Joints and Limbs, Mucous. Blood
or Brick Dust in Urine. IL strengthens
the Urinary Organs, and makes Thick,
Sluggish and Scanty Urine flow freely
at will.
1t strengthens the Mucous Membranes
that are effected by Catarrh, Colds. ETC..
effecting radical and quick cure.
Malaga is also composed of slightly bit
ter tonic principles, which make 1t an
ideal Tonic and Appetizer, and cure for
Indigestion and Stomach
Troubles.
Anyone living in Mslarial, Chills and
Typhoid Districts should always have
bottle Of Malaga on hand and take itonce
or twice day TO Observation-Disclosures
with those diseases which are ever pre-
sent and ready 10 attack q debiltated
and enfeebled body. Fortify yourself
against these attacks by taking Malaga as
directed
For eHle BY On drueeists, smsn bottlas
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

At ard Take Up the Nicaragua
nd, Cor ,,.
n0o'e VI ''e' "'''e' . - To"
Present.
wosbinyton Sent 92-The Panama
ooo.1 - Win colombia is consid.
w., - 49, -, cha STATE department.
~ ~" So ,.r,,, for exchanging ratia.
~ '''',, -. - ,'.,.rl,v report is
ANS V .,.' ,s[ r.l,mbiap congress
, ''' ''' '''' - has clothed Presi.
=" ,,,1.....,,, sis, am power 10 No.
-,.', -''''' -. II ,,s ranort shouli
-'''"'0 a - - 80 president Mario
''i" '", ~ -, o. frio,5 of the
gum ""' - "..'' nn,ro,mellsi
treaty '"''u i'V.''' Mn, Win,
oy 'ne rear VI i''.'' ....,., pre.i,o,t
MS '"', VSS' 81 Guy 80 tra ,.,,
even '''7' ~, - ,naor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
For Over Sixty Yearn.

Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
o. mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect iuccess II soothes the
ehiid, softens tn gums, allays ali pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
SEABOARI
AIR LINE RAILWAY

short Line TO Principal Cities OF th'
oouth and Southwest, Florida, Cuba. Texas
California and Mexico, reaching the Capl-
tails Of six States.
scHEpvLE IN EFFECT April IL. 1913.
TRAINS LEAVE RIcHaoND-MAIs sT6Et !
sTATIos-DAILx.
9.i0a. m.-LOcal for Norlina, Hamlet ana
Charlotte.
2.Op. m.-Seaboard Mail-To Henderson
Raleigh, Southern Pines. Hamlet, Az
lanta, Columbia, savannah. Jackson
vile and Tampa. Leaves Frederick
burg % y. IN. 49, ~ -
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping ears
between New York and jackSonNihe
connecting at, Hamlet with through
Pullman cars for Atlanta. - ses4e
1O.N m.-SeabOard ExpreSS-TO tieu-
derson. Raleigh, Southern Pines. Ham
let. Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbia IA
vannah, jacksonville and Tampa.
Leaves Fredericksburg S.25 p. m.
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping1ear
between New York and Tampa, and
New York and Atlanta.
TRAINS ARRIVE RIcIfAOND-DA1IN.
ASA. m.-No. 34-FrOm Florida. Atlanta
and the Southwest.
AID. Mo. 66-FrOm Florida, Atlanta
and the Southwest.
5.Dp. m.-No. 36-From Norlina and local
points. s5s5 49,
ii. s. LIZARD. ". J; MAY,
Dist. Pass. Act. City Ticket Agi.
$50 East Main St., Richmond. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
THE CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
over 1000 Delegates Attend Sessions
At Atlantic Citv. N. j.

at Atlantic City. N. j..
Atlantic City. y. j.. Sept 23.-Oyer
1000 delegates were in attendance at
the opening session OF the National
Conference Of Christian Churches. An
address of welcome was made by Pres
ident Carroll D. Wright Rev. Thomas
r. Slicer, chairman OF the council fol-
lowed Mr. Wright
The address by Secretary Mrs En-
lily Fairfield, Of Dorchester. Mass. was
full of important information and was
attentively listened TO. Another report
which was OF much interest Was that
OF Charles W. Wendte, OF Boston, sec
rotary OF the International Council OF
Unitarians.
A deviation from the original pro
gram was made when 90 minutes were
devoted TO the discussion OF the negro
educational question in the South It
was participated in by Mr. W. Ben
SON. OF Kowaliga, and J. Taylor. OF
Tuskegee. the latter representing
Booker T. Washington.
Assistant secretaries were appointed
as follows: Rev. c. VI. Brown. Of Lit
Teton. Mass; Rev. f. c. Smith. OF
Hinsdale. y. Y; Frank II. Burt. Of
Boston; ". 7. Salter. Of New York.
Ushers named were Rev. ". l.. Walsh,
of Brookfeld, Mass; Rev. II. S. Nit
chell. Of Peabody Mass; Rev. !. NJ.
Greenman. of Gloucester. Mass. Rev.
w s. Nichols. of Walpole. y. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

Washington. Sept 23.-The president
has pardOned John Cummins, a IL
year-old colored boy, who is serving 6
three-year sentence for robbng the
postoffice at Birds Point, Mo. The
pardon is issued on representations
made by Governor Dockery. OF Mis-
souri,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
WEEMS STE AMBOAT 90.
Fredericksburg and Urbanna Route.

iagnung Steamer lAH
The Aslug Monday Wednesday and
Al wlar'e- Returning VIII
1mtdo Turdal and SATURDAY lapnhanDoct at
Fredericksburg nou PASSENGER accommodation
Gr
itdrcssLurr Pom Royal 10 From Fredericksburg
nip, pahanno II From rderck
900 % po below iailshnnn''k cents
and all Dry hhrieH Ut
oar Coal O end barrels 20 cats barrel Bhcon cent" per oo
81 other eight
"a !, Insurance carried al
HENRY WILLIAMS. Manager baltimore, Md
f. SCOTT fredericksburg Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
colonel sutton WnI Appe.ar In court

Lansing. Mich, Sept. 23.-lt has de-
veloped that Colonel e. r. Sutton
who has been a fugitive from justice
for a year or more, after a warrant
had been issued for his arrest on the
charge OF perjury in connection with
the fraudulent military clothing deal
that took place about the time Of the
Spanish-American war, will appear IL
court and plead guilty TO the charge
of conspiracy to defraud the state. II
is said that Sutton will be fined $1,000
which is the same punishment meted
out to others who pleaded guilty to
the same offense. 1t is said that the
perjury charge which has been stand
ing against him so long will be dis
missed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26

beginning viii rArtH .NNOCK for NORFOLK at Up
viii leave NORFOLK at on
WILLIAMS Baltimore
". d. SCOTT. Fedenckshure Va.
GEO ". TOMS Norfolk W.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
1903.
WeGmS Steamboat CO.
RarDahannOck River ROute
Ranpahannock River Route

auia MIDDLESEN LANCASTER and
Baltimore Tuesday a.
t permitting Monday thursday edsown at ~
a IN Tuesday ant o.
Wednesday thursday Tor
at ~
a
lavpihatk "il not warves III tuttm
VIII not call at Bay Port on either day ,r
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
CANAL TREATY Is DEAD
Time Limit For Exchanging Ratlh-
cations Has Expired.
UP TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

He Car Proceed Under the spo0ner
Act and Take Up the Nicaragua
Route Or Let Matters Drift For the
Present,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-26
NORFOLK ROUTE.

VIII not call az Bay Port on either day.
No Freight Received or going steamers after oi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17

Mr. and Mrs. Q. ". Taylor 81,
Miss Borman who hss been VISITING
here left for Cincinnati for tho holi
days.
". p. shugart Of Hope was ! pleas
ant REFLECTOR caller. BIZ bas lot
Of friends in. Abilene who are Away
glad to see him.
y b. Singleton, q railway mai
clerk on Nos. ] and 2 Of the ,Unior
Pacific. is visiting his father. in,law,
Rev. B. Matchett.
John D. Smith and wife Of Clinton,
Iowa, and X. L. Smith Of Independ
ence, Okla, are visiting their mother,
Mrs. Smith, on West 9th street.
Rev. 1. D. Ludder, D. III, 81 Lin.
coin, Neb., western cretary Of Luth-
ersn Home Missions. was the guest Of
Rev. r. Bergstresser between trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Knpach re-
turned from a trip to Missouri and
Troy. Kansas. Mr.. Kubach has had
q successfulsssy and is home for the
holidays.
Allan Waters, superintendent 81
agents for the Union Central Life To-
sufance Co.. was the guest d G. O.
wyandt. the ccmpany's agent here.
He left for Cincinnati, bis home, this
afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17
BAILEY OPPOSES IT.
The Texas Senator Makes an Argu-
ment Against the Cuban Bill.
BILL FOR a BUREAU OF PUBLICROADS
The Pension Appropriation Bill Not Kst
Concluded In the House.-AEr. Baker
Speaks About the Low Wages Paid
tn W0rkfna Man.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
spent yesterday on the Cuban bill.
most Of the time being occupied by
Senator Bailey, of Texas, in an elabo-
rate argument against the constitu-
tionality Of the proceeding. He
claimed that no treaty changing the
revenue laws that was not first au-
thorized by legislation originating in
the house Of representatives was valid !,
Senator Bailey also opposed the bill as
matter Of general policy. Brief
speeches were made by Senators
Teller, Depew and Lodge. The latter
asserted that Cuba had adopted the
same immigration laws as those Of the
United States in regard to Chinese inn
migration.
Senator Warren introduced bill ex-
tending for ten years from August Is.
1904, the period within which any
state may apply nor selection and seq
regration Of public lands under the
Carey desert land act. He also intro
duced a bill granting to railroads and
water companies the right-of-way
through public lands and reservations
and reservoirs and pipe lines.
A bill to create . bureau OF public
roads in the department Of agriculture
was introduced BY Senator 0allinger
The house was n session for little
more than four hours yesterday. dur
ing which time there was y general
discussion on varied topics The PEN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17
A BIG MORTGAGE.
a Loan Of s5.OOO.OOO Secured to Aid In
Constructing the Muskogee
Southern Railway.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 15.-Papers were
filed with the secretary Of Oklahoma
yesterday Of a mortgage Of $5,0OO,00O,
made by the Muskogee Southern rail-
way, which Is incorporated under the
laws Of Oklahoma from the Kansas
boundary line through the Usage ma
ton and the Indian territory to the
Canadian river on the south. The loan
was made by the Illinois Trust and
Savings bank, bonds to the extent Of
$4,000 per mile to- be issued to be
used In the construction OF the road
and s2,0o0,0O0 to be held in reserve for
extensions and additional improve
ments and terminals. The road is to
be 260 miles in length and since the
money has been secured for construc-
ton the directors. expect to begin
work soon. Y s'aNA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17
THE WORLDS FAIR.
President Francis Tails on the Subject ii
Asking Congress foran Addition
Il Apprnpflntion.

St. Louis, Dec 15.-President David
r. Francis. who returned to st. Louis
yesterday from Washington. expressed
the opinion that n 1t should be neces-
sary for the worlds fair TO ask con-
gress for an additional appropria-
ton the request would DO considered
in most friendly manner. The neces-
sity for such action he said, however.
was by no means certain.
Il was surprised at the unanimous
interest and cordially shown by con-
gressmen, government oficials and all
to whom / talked while In the east, I"
said President Francis. I'VE have not
decided that we VIII ask congress for
more money. The question Of addi-
tlonal appropriation for the exposition
viii be taken up at q meeting Of the
executive committee. The reason for
asking more money must be plain to
any thoughtful person. The exposI-
ton IN St Louis has 50 per cent great
or space under roof than the one In
Chicago in 1898. II has ten per cent.
more ground space inciosed Labor
nov costs from 90 to 50 per cant more
than Il did IN 1899. Materials are much
higher than In 1884 Yet Chicago spent
30 .ooo. 900 before her fair opened We
can scarcely Be expected to DO our
selves justice on 81. oeo. 900. =
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17
A STUBBORN FIRE.
Firensn Have = sireauoas Time for Four
Heun N subdulns = cenasgrafion
81 Pltisbur1.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec 16-After an
exciting hsht Of four hours IN the Bit
ter cold yesterday 1remen succeeded
in subduing one Of the most stubborn
and dangerous fires the department has
been called on to handle for some
time Spontaneous combustion is TIE
only cause given for the Gre, which
vas mt discovered on the sorenth
floor o. the Arrot power building The
loas viii reach at least $4,000. as
trioutsd between The MIchlrnn Fu1ni-
ture company, RaWEthornu Enrrarint
and Printing company. z W. Hnru.
Electro Plating uompnny, NE planb-
erf Supply company, tfs cHS3tr
chagin9 Gun companF nnd CHEZ
smaller Occupants q he huff|rr
tTo arlnan urrr orrrrcr.a b. t.o'I
Ana ~ Dcri1r1|T b1rt1l bIlo.s I.sIr
auniaea could Hg1cnr hen
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17

Convsnsion 81 Solomon a Interesting

esssion. s6
SOLOMON, Dec. ~. Tho Sunday
school convention held here sunday
was we'll ATTENDED although there wsr'
mot % many from out-oi.town % .wai
expected. owing. no doubt, 70 th'
cold ~eathsr Msssrs. White. Gravel
iIsnd fiufman Of Abilene were present
spd took an active part in ths
exercises.
The subject, "The Children's Part
Daring the Opening Exsrcisss," wa
well explained BY Earl Ramsey. 1.-THE
Children's Part During Study Of Les.
son" was msde interesting BY Sumner
Smith.
| Mrs. G. F. Sundahl was organist
for the general musical exercises Of
the program.
The solo by Miss Kate Field, with
Mrs. W. Baker as orgapist, was much
enjoyed
In the absencs Of Mrs. Blair, her
subject. .HoW May We Help One An
other 10 sunday School Work" was
ably handled By T. @. Hoffman Of
Abilene followed By short discussion.
Mr.. Graves subjees. "Is the Sunday
School q Christianiser or simply d
civilizer, and whyp" These ques-i
tions we're answered plainly and the
subject treated 10 manner very Inc
teresting to all.
.'Retrospecticn," by Mrs. Gould,
gave avivid picture Of the Sunday
schools Of days past and their in
fiusncs which 10 now apparent.
.:IIow May We Get More Of the
Mothers in the Sunday School," was
the subject Of Mrs. Fred Ramsey's
paper. This paper showed the result
Of much thought on the subject and
proved Of great interest.
Mrs. 7. ColliDs'psper on the "Social
Department." encouraged the frequent
meeting Of young people in the vali-
ous Christian societies.
H. Fl. Van Fleet made the subject,
''Intellectually," very interesting in
The clear manner in which he stated
bic belief that the subjects Of the Bible
should be taught as the teacher teaches
geography in school, then they would
BIZ better understood.
Miss Jessie King gave short paper
IN "What the Influence In the Home
should Be to Help Make All Inter.
ssted in Sunday School.
MIRA Kerr's paper. rs the Sunday
school Worth WbileP' Was good.
q. +. Sundahl was elected president
Il the association for the coming yssr
md Mrs. 3. F. Kimmerly secretary
md treasurer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17

There isn't more interesting line Ia this city,
and It will pay you TO see it before you make your
purchases.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Ben Forney was in from Navarro.

Ben Forney was in from Navarro.
Mrs. J. b. .Etauffer Of Ramona Wa
A. the city.
Rev. Matchett came in Saturds,
from Oklahoma.
y. y. Ross 10 up from Kansas Cit
visiting relatives.
ThoS. Hines 10 up from Kansas CITY
visiting his parents.
Q. Il. Funk has been In Kansas CITY
Cor couple Of days.
Elias Dodge, one Of Talmage'S solid
farmers. was "a the city.
Henry Hoffman d Pueblo, Colorado
u here on . business trip.
VIM. shippy Of woodbine was in
and called on the REFLECTOR.
Gordon Burke Of Talmage was buy.
ing Christmas things in town.
Chas. r. Pitts and wife Of Navarro
we're shopping In the city today.
Blaine Thayer has takena position
g brakeman on the Rock Island.
James Berry was up from Tampa
where his new store 10 prospsring.
T.F. German and W, 9. DIETRICH Of
Chapman we're visitors TO the city.
Mrs. 3. Rsxroat who has been visit.
Ing her|scn left for her home, Nor
granville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Graham Of
Ridgs we're in the city buying Christi
mas things.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. W. Wilsey Of Hayes
we're guests d Mr.. and Mrs. l. s.
Hallam today.
N. II. spser came In from q Paso,
pleasantly surprising biz father who
did not expect him.
III. Watt was down from Talmags
nloslng up the deal iOr'shs MA.Chstt
property north o. the clty,
Dr.. 8. sssslsmish went 10 Sheridan.
Indiana. Tor weeks visit with bis
mother who has been III. !.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 15.--Elmer
Moore, a colored miner, shot and killed
Henry Daniels, fellow miner. at the
Riverside mine early yesterday morn
ing. The killing was the result Of o
quarrel which is said to have started
several days ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17
LEATHER GOODS.

OUR STAG SETS.
new line and verJ attractive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17

River Ice nine Inches Thick Il Keokuk.
Keoluk, Ia, Dec. 15.--Ice nine inches
thick formed in the Mississippi river Al
Keokuk yesterday and the thermome-
ter registered seven degrees below
soro.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-17
MILITARY BRUSHES.

All sorts Of Military Brushes in all kinds Of
wood. just what you want. Prices will please
you. Come in, will be glad to show our stock
whether you buy or not.