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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
Two Missionary Workers.

Miss Eliza Throuburg Of Edmond,
Okla. Ter, and Miss Minnie Stanley
OF Dutton, Okla. Ter, returned from
the camp meeting in Marion county
last week with Miss Fannie Hershey
to spend q few days. Miss Throuburg
ia A school teacher and Is now devot-
inc her time to missionary work.
Miss Stanley has formerly been q
commissioned officer Of the Salvation
Army who is yet doing evsngelistic
work in Oklahoma.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
CAUSED A SENSATION.
Alleged Terrible Treatment Of Prisoner
by His Jailers-The Man Driven
to Suicide.

Butte, Mont, Aug. lion the
strength of a sensational signed state
ment made by Edward Dorval, chief
operator of the Western Union Tele-
graph company, to the effect that ne
was an eye witness to terrible beat
ing administered to Frank Orion, the
Wyoming stage robber, who led the
jail break several days ago, Coroner
Egan has ordered an autopsy per-
formed on Orloff's body. Dorval al-
leges he saw Orloff kicked In the
stomach repeatedly in an efort TO
make him divulge the name OF the
person that gave him the gun used IN
the break until the mans groans and
frantic cries for mercy we're hushed
by insensibility. orloff's body was
found hanging in his cell and 1t 10
alleged the prisoner was driven to sui
eide by the terrible treatment at the
hands Of the jailers. The case has
caused the greatest kind Of sensa-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
LOST COS PER DAY.
what the Rock Island People Claim
About the Passenger.


w. W. Watson Of Salina who Is IN
Chicago and who was appointed TO
confer with the officials Of the Rock
Island road has been heard from.
Mr.. Watson states that he did all in
his power to prevent the abandoning
OF the passenger service on this
branch but his efforts were fruitless.
The order, the officials claim, is a
general one and effects about 1000
miles Of branch lines. They state
that for the past year the passenger
service between Salina and Harrington
has lost the road about $2b per day.
They promised to put on mixed
train that would give good service
and that they would try to treat the
citizens along the road right in the
matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
Will Ru,ld Both Bridges.

CLAY CENTER, Aug. 1S:-The coun-
ty commissioners in special session
here last evening decided to rebuild
both the Clifton and Vining bridges
across the Republican, over which
there has been considerable con-
troversy Of late, the two structures
being so close together as to cause
the tax payers generally to seriously
question the necessity Of more than
one. Local interests in the TWO
towns demanded the rebuilding Of
both bridges, threatening trouble
otherwise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
No. Is.

Nena OF Chicago are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeves
OF Newborn.
W. H. McKinstry left for Canon
City, Colo, to join his wife, They
will spend several weeks seeing the
sights.
John Londine was h.re from
Navarro. He has 1900 bushels Of
oats this year that weigh SS pounds
to the bushel.
Milton Speer came in for a visit
with his father. Milt Is in~~ahe
brokerage merchandise business at FL
Paso and doing fine.
Miss Gertrude Dadie and'the Misses
Adams returned to their home In
Chicago after a two weeks visit with
c. A. Morton and family.
John Keller was In from his farm
south OF Chapman and will keep
posted hereafter on county affairs
through the REFLECTOR.
J.J. Schneider and daughter we're
in town looking for a house. Since
the accident 10 Mr.. Schneider few
weeks ago, 1t has been decided to
move to Abilene.
Rev. Fuller Bergstresser left for a
two weeks visit In the east and will
spend several days at Winona Lake.
Ind, where bible meetings are 10
progress. Mrs. Bergstresser will
visit in Topeka during his absence
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
MUTINY ON A STEAMER.
Sig Firemen Jailed for Refusing 70 Work
Because They Did Not Have Mashed
Potatoes for Dinner.

Chicago, Aug. 14.-Because six Of Its
members are in jail In South Haven,
Mich, charged with mutny, the
Marine Firemen's union has declared
war upon the large passenger steamer
Eastland and says that It shall not
leave port until the men have been
released. The six aremen quit work
yesterday while the boat was in the
middle Of Lake Michigan and refused
TO perform their duty because they
were not served with mashed potatoes
At dinner. Glenn Watson and william
Watson, Who are charged By the on
esrS Of the boat with being ringieaderA.
were put in irons and their four CON-
panions were driven beloW and kept
prisoners until the boat reached South
Haven, when they were AL mAnaelsd
and marched 70 jail
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
WILL HAUL CREAM.
Compromise Between Rock Island and
Creamery Company.


Creamery Company.
The Continental Creamery Com
psny Of Topeka and the Rock Island
road have patched up their troubles
and the cases begun before the rail-
road commission and the supreme
court by the creamery company TO
compel the Rock Island to haul cream u,
on its through passenger trains VIII
be dismissed in short time. Inc
trouble grew out Of the Rock iSlana
refusing to haul cream on i's las'
trains between Belleville and Good
land as told in the REFLECTOR at the
time. 1t claimed that it coulan'
make the time and bother Win sne
cream. The creamery company
claimed that the Rock Island had en-
couraged it to build up big cream.
ery business along that line, ana tnat
the order not to haul cream would
ruin its business up in that section
A compromise has been effected Oy
the Rock Island agreeing to put on o
local train between Belleville and
Goodland. The new service became
effective Sunday. 1t is understood
that the creamery company has
guaranteed the railroad $3.50 a day
for hauling milk on the new train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
Bali Teams Trip.

The Abilene ball team will leave to-
morrow morning for Herington to
play the first game ON . trip OF four
days. On Thursday, Friday and
Saturday they play with Marion and
from the record Of the Marion team
this year, the contests should be in
tsrestiDg from start to finish.
Abilene will have a splendid bunch
and should be able to capture Q
majority Of the games without great
deal Of trouble. Giles will pitch at
HsriDgtsn and one of the Marion
games while Girardiu and Hasslsr
can be relied 90 to do their share In
the rest Of the series.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Ward Davis is driving a new
horse to q runabout.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.
Tonkin on Aug. 18th daughter
Mart shearer is suffering from a
ielon on his right hand.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Merrifield, Aug. 16, q son.
Prof G. H. Bagley is suffering
from an attack Of nervous prostration.
Mrs. H. E. Ellison is quite i'll at
her home on Broadway with. malaria.
IF. L. Ball was confined to his
home today by slight attack OF
malaria.
Marsh Buck who has been suffer-
ing from an attack OF typhoid fever is
slightly better.
Geo. v. Lay was in from Dillon
and will have . public sale at bis
farm ~ miles northeast OF Dillon on
Aug. "a.
A farmer at Lucas, Kansas, has
Just figured up and finds that he made
AZ per cent profit on his wheat
ground this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. E. Seeds delight
fully entertained q party Of friends
last evening in honor Of s. K. StrotheE
and wife who are visiting here this
week.
"A train Of 800 soldiers passed
through today on their way to Fort
Riley from the Philippines. There
were also FIVE cars Of cannons and
other implements Of war.
Prof. G. Sylvester. the expert
optician Of Washington. D. c., who is
we'll know in Kansas, will be at the
Continental hotel the balance OF this
week. The professor has few equals
in bis line and guarantees satisfaction
in every respect. Iiyou need glasse'
call and see him. sO-2tAc'
e. D. Bruckhsrt has traded hii
property on North Broadway for the
ave acres CT land owned BY W. h
Wagner on North Buckeye and vii
move Thursday Of this week.
M. s. Martin, who purchased the
Kicker farm last spring. has bought
the Isaac Haynes residence on North
Cedar and expects to move to town
within . year.
Paul Iollsy met with q painful
accident Yesterday from stepping OF
piece Of glass that lodged In III
foot in such . manner that 10 tool
considerable work TO extract II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
SHOW Coming 10 Abilene.

A representative Of GOllmsr Bros.
shows was here yesterday making ar
rsDgsmsn,s for is' appearance here
sspt.9. In speaking offs appearances
the Sycamore Advertiser says
Gollmsr Bros.' Big show has come
and gone sud our only regret is that
they eould tot stay longer. The
management and employees are al
gentlemen and conducted themselves
4, guch While In our city. A h1s
performances va given Ia thrss ringh
ne menaEsfis Wns sxcellenk u
1k.r cone . oar city ng1in sinndlnf
non ~ b a a Flsnllm- 10 zkir'
~ a|Iuesf Wila ih'I fh1w.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
Lat Nav Of Sewer Tax.

Next Monday, Aug. a. is the last
day you can pay your sewer tax to
the city treasurer. After that day
the delinquent list will be certified TO
the county treasurer and put upon the
tax roll. 1t will be collected in five
eoual installments with interest
added. Over $500 has already been
paid, covering 1856 lots.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
Asks for Smoke Consumers.

J. P. Campbell, attorney for ~
petitioners, has filed petition with
the city clerk asking that q general
ordinance be enacted requiring the
use Of smoke consumers by all the
large plants in town.
The petitioners claim to have been
bothered by the smoke from the sew.
eral mills and elevators in town and
also by the Belle Springs Creamery
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20

shaw and Hitchcock 10 visit the President.
Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 14.-secre-
tary Of the Treasury Shaw and Sec
Rotary of the Interior Hitchcock will
visit President Roosevelt at Sycamore
Hill to-day, This will be Secretary
Hitchcock's first visit to the president
since Mr.. Roosevelt came to Oyster
Bay. The statement is made that the
call Of the secretaries is not signih-
cant. II being made merely for the pur-
pose Of discussing departmental busi-
ness with the president
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
Fornev and Jacobs Win.

Abilene's tennis players at Omaha
are making good record Mondays
games being as follows:
G. H. Forney Of Abilene beat D.
Towle Of Omaha, Ga, As, 9-1 Il.
W. Jacobs Of Abilene beat M. Hopkins
Of Chicago, go, 60.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
I1NEMAH DROWNED.
s.nub,ican River at Clay Center Gets
Victim.

A special from the Clay Center DIS
patch today says that Isaac sh s'
. lineman ON the Missouri q kansas =.
telephone system. was drowned IN
the Blue river at Randolph last eve
ming. With a companion he was
stringing wires across the river. Inc
water was high and the current swift y,
The boat struck some wires alreaay
strung but hanging low and was
svamped. Burdened with his climb
ers and the tools strapped TO a oel'
about bis waist, shotwell sank to rise
no more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
The worlds BaptAmwslght Champion.

The Woridn banthmNeitht Snanp'o.
San Francisco, Aug. 14.-Frankie
Nell, of San Francisco, won the BAN
tamweight championship Of the world
last night when he landed left swing
in the pit Of Harry Forbes stomach
IN the second round Of scheduled 20
round fight Forbes. BY virtue OF hold
ing the championship. was two 70 l
fayorite in the betting, but Nell In
suite OF the fact had many local sup
porterA Johnny Regan, Of s. Louis,
challenged the winner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
m,..ouri RurAl Mall Carriers organlss.

Cameron, Mo-, Aug. l1.-Tne nrs.
annual picnic Of Missouri rural mall
carriers was held here Saturday. AZ
night the 200 carriers perfected
stste organization. Tweny-three
counties were represented In the con-
SeutIou. The organization OF Ms
.ouri carriers was begun six weeks
ago The carriers OF Clinton county
formed the hrst organization.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20

There viii BE- hsld N examination
for cOunty TssebsFs' Certificates nszi
Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 2t-Ss 81
Hirh sehoO, building commanding -
7.so nv. DrHl
sp-ssans c0unty suPA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20

Kansas city, No, Aug iI.-oeorse
spoonsr, = SvitehmAn employeo "
the Missouri Pneihe railway, vs.
erushsd to death 1t one O'Clock sun
Az morning While making . coupling
bstvesn two cara
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20

SIX persons are dead ~ . result q
cubsrt TviErs shooting into eroSe
at wlnasid, Kan. THURSDAY nish~ :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20

Eight prisoners escaped from ne
fan At Neosho. No, By making hole
n the floor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
ABOUT PEOPLE.

John Deter 10 In from Oak Hill.
ELI Hoffman was In from Donegal.
VIM. Biesecker Of Detroit was here.
Pr. Grogger oisolomon was here
Ben McCosh was an Industry
visitor.
Wiley Elliott Of Herlngton was in
town.
Joe Whitehair Of Chapman was
here.
Miss Emma Rohrer was In from
Dillon.
Mrs. ]. W. Fulton was down from
Talmage.
Gregory Bowling was up from
Chapman.
Miss Lulu Niles left at noon for q
visit in the east.
A. McBoyle and daughter were in
from Bonaccord.
Flo. Pendergrast is the guest OF
Topeka friends.
PC. Weyant and wife drove over
from Wakefield.
Ed. Glenn of Manchester was here
between trains.
Miss Winnie Ryan returned to her
home in Detroit.
Misses Mamie and Alice Curry are
here from Tampa.
E. A. Sumner, one Of Hopes leading
jewellers, is here.
Mrs. A. L. Young went to Oak Hill
for weeks stay.
Jesse Engle is up from Emporia
visiting home folks.
Mrs. L. Swisher is back after visit
with Salina friends.
Mrs. Wiley Keve Of Haddam, Kas''
is visiting her parents.
c. G. Martin and D. E. Gray were
up from Hope yesterday.
T. Il. Ryan and wife Of Wakefle Id
were shopping in the city.
Miss Mabel Keller went to Ola
Center for q short vacation.
Miss Laura Kirk returned to Chap
man after visit with friends.
D. E. Seaman, one OF Chapmant
leading druggists, was in town.
Rev. Machett left to take up hi
missionary work in Oklahoma.
Mrs. A. J. Tolbert and daughte
are spending few days here.
Miss Jennie Suffer went to Ana
darko for a visit with her brother.
Mrs. o. L. Moore left for an ex
tended visit with relatives in Denver
Sam Bennison and family Of Buck
eve have returned from trip to Colo
. RADIO.
LII. Weber returned to his hom
I in Mansfield, Ohio after visit wit
friends.
VIM. Brown, who has been with W
I A. Landes hes gone to Newton to TAX
a good position.
I, s.. Hallam and j. T. Prendergas
) are back from weeks stay q
Excelsior Springs.
Miss Lottis Waring has gone t
Kansas City 30 take a position in
d millinery houss.
Mrs. Hannsh Sherrf and daughte
4 OF Peoria, ILL.,, 10 visiting her siste
D Mrs. T. B. Mills.
Miss Louella Walker Of st. Loui
was the guest Of the Misses rrende'
= CAST over Sunday.
Q Prof. W. A. Price came In iror
r Colorado preparatory to starting nl
8 commercial college.
Geo. Ethsrington went to St. johns
d Kansas to attend the race meetin
I held there this week.
Q Geo. Ruhnke and August Cent?
d two OF southeast Dickinson's prom
nent farmers were in.
Al Tuckar and Leonard Bass
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20
A sulold. Caused BY stomach trouble:

~
washington, Aug. 17.-stephen b.
Hall, Of Aurora, ILL.,, a protege Of
Senator Albert J. Hopkins, killed him
self in his room here yesterday. Hail.
shortly before ending his life had suf-
fered great pain, due to some stomach
trouble, and had applied at a near
by drug store for a certain medicine
which the druggist was unable to sup
ply. He was a clerk in the depart
ment Of commerce and labor, having
been transferred recently from the
census bureau, where he had been en-
ployed during the past two years
The only known relative of Hall is M
B. Downer, manager Of the Union
Publishing company. Of Chicago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-20

St Louis, Aug. ia street car on
the Cherokee division OF the ST Louis
Transit lines struck a wagon flled
with is persons near the intersection
Of Crayois avenue and Meremac streets
last night seriously injuring John J.
Mausar and his wife, Bertha ana
slightly injuring Robert, their eight
year-old son, Mrs. otto Elchinger.
Miss Ida thinner, Miss Mary Gaoei
and Joseph Koch.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-30

forged a check. was convicted. impris- oned. and finally left for Australia. where he has since lived. If you don't believe it. have ample proof. to and ask Rev. William Nayland."
 Tt is lie! lie! lisr." thundsred Harry.
 Tt isn't true, it isn't true," cried Jessie. moving towards him.
 The shout had brought Miss Payne and Rev. Nayland into the room.
 You are not the son of Henry Dain. ing. as you think. but of James Tren- ton, the forger, one and the same mani"
 Atthese statements, Miss Payne gave strange cry. Jessie ran to her.
 Auntie. auntie. say it's not true"
 Then Rev. Nayland stepped forward and told them a tale of how man had fallen among evil companions. had got into debt and had forged a check; how he had once been engaged to Miss Pris- ella Payne, and how he had gone to Australia to start life afresh,, feeling that he was unworthy of her great love. He told them of the honored name he had won. of his hard. hitter struggle, and of his fortune reaped bv long years of toll. of his marriage to a woman who. in giving birth to Harry. had died; how the father swore that his child should never know what his father had been, so he sent him tolive Tn America at sacrifice that none would ever know.
 And you, James Banton." thun. dered the clergyman. with righteous wrath, you. the only one in the fam lily who knows the secret, tbrouph jealousy must use your knowledge i'm base and foul way. in order to crusb the love of that true, pure girl there" pointing to Jessie-"for Harry. the son of that splendid spirit. James Trenton, threatening disclosures un- less he sent you more money. Cheek after check you received-"
 "lt is scandalous he!" gasped Han. ton, with livid face. No one can gainsay it."
 "ies. will gainsay it." said a low. quiet voice: "l arrived from Australia last night. am James Trenton. alia. William Daining"
 All looked up startled. In the door, way stood an old man with bowed head. Miss Priscalla looked up:
 "o. James, James!" she cried. rum ming to him, you come back after all these years! Thank God! Thank God!"-Chicago Tribune.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-30
ei.t of the one from Australia ran ss

eist of the one from Australia ran as follows:
 My Dear Son: trust you win receive this on the day you attain your majority. Now that you have arrived at . age of dis- cretion. I wish you to know as much of my history as is necessary. Pray. my dear son. do not think hardly of me. All have done I have done for the best.
 ! have instructed that good man. Rev. William Nayand. your guardian and counselor all thsse years. to tell Sou a much as he thirks at. He win pee. the lawyers for you. After to-day you wili oe able to draw O. go . year. This will continue until my death. when all have goes to you. Wishing you all happiness. my dear boy. Your most af- fectionate FATHER"
 Harry read this through twice, amid . strange feeling of uneasiness and emotion. It was the first letter he had ever received from his father. He sat down, looking rather pale, crush ing the letter in -his hand. Was his three months of perfect happiness at this house to be marred by some hor. rible revelation? He trusted not.
 Somehow or other he thought of James Barton. his rival
 Miss Payne had taken great fancy to Harry when they first met. two years ago. and he had latterly been staying with her and Jessie. with the inevitable result that he fell head over ears in love with her pretty face.
 My guardian. Rev. William Nay land. will be calling to see me to-day, Miss Payne" Ae said at length, about some busineas matters. And, Jessie" he broke on. "I should like to sse you in the garden after breakfast"
 The meal having concluded, with painful evidence that things had gone atwist. Harry strolled into the gar- den with her.
 Darling. what is N3 What is the matter?" she asked, gently nestling up to him. Something has gone wrong. and who should share your trouble with you but IF"
 The doubts and perplexities which entangled his mind for . moment seemed to overwhelm him, then. with out word, he took the girl in his strong arms and held her closely to him.
 ho OeBuh 0L last. "if-f-there should be anything that might come between our mar riage. don't think too hardly of me. If there be secret in my family. and have kept it from you. believe me when l say that it was through no fault of mine. had no intention to deceive"
 70, Harry! Harry!" sobbed Jessie, now thoroughly alarmed. 'I don't know what you mean. indeed dont.- she concluded, with flood of tears. and nothing would comfort her till she had sobbed out her heart to her aunt.
 That afternoon, Rev. William Nav land called. and was closeted with Har- ry for nearly an hour. Harry had the greatest admiration and affection for his guardian, who had been like a fa- 'her to him for F years, and had he known the painful nature of the duty which the clergyman had to perform khat afternoon he would surely have made it lighter task.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-30
Harry's Majority
By DAcNEY FfAJoH.
THAT most delightful omp.p;o,

THAT most delightful compa niou
 of summer dsys--the eun--was shining brilliantly through the open window into charmingly appointed dining-room one bright June morning Breakfast was laid for three. At the head of the table sat Miss Pris. cills Payne. . sweet, gray haired woman. with what is termed . good" face, though lined with care and trouble. Yes; the bowl of happiness was low when her share was ladled out. There was . gentle look of resignation in her face. which was the reflection of a brave heart. She brightened up as she heard . quick. light footstep. and her niece. Jessie Burton. a sweetly. pretty girl Of about lS sammers. entered the room. u
 "Good-morning. auntie! To Harry down7" she asked, kissing her guard ian.
 "No, dear; but he soon will be. rn sure. He can only have one twenty hrst birthday"
 Many letters for him?"
 "A few; one is from Australia"
 "Auntie." said the girl, suddenly, with tinge of lovely color flaming her cheeks. "I-I-have something fo tell you"
 "I do believe can suess what 1t is. Jessie."
 70. auntis. I am sure you haven't . notiop."
 "My dear. your face convinces mo that my conclusion is correct. Come here and let yourold aunt whisper it: Harry has proposed and you have ac- cepted him."
 How did you know?' calculated Jessie. "Yes. he proposed last night. Aren't you going to congratulate me =
 "fes, yes. darling. May you be very. very happy" and she kissed her niece lovingly. "Are you quite sure. Jessie. that you love him. and that there is nothing that would prevest you from marrying?"
 Jessie replied by a look that indi- cated such question was entirely un- necessary.
 "You know. dear. was in love once. and some one was fond of me- but but-things went wrong. Some iay you shall hear the story. dear. then you will understand how it is am so anxious about you. An. here is Hsrry!"
 Al that moment a handsome young fellow entered the room. Jessie ran and kissed him. and led him to her aunt. who was smiling through tears of happiness and sorrow-sorrow be- cause she forssaw bitter parting with Jessie.
 After oft-repeated congratulations and many happy returns. Harry was permitted to open his letters. The