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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
LILY OF THE FIELD
PHILOSOPHY THEIRS
They Were Not Worrying About
Fine Rairnent-B Bound for
Newport News to Build u
Ships Is Their
Tune, Heard
Before.

The cold, driving rain that visited Rich
hoard OF goths and vandals OF tl,e hobo
type. 353
Not since The winter time Of q year ago
has such ali army unemployed invaded
the city, and so every available space
at the missions aId houses OF charity was
full ana running over. The hum of tho
wood saw was loud in tho land, for by
sucll work alone were tie doors of the
niission houses open 10 these fallen gentry
OF tho roads. At the Methodist Institute
sixty cords OF fro wood fell like Russians
before the mighty advance of the hungry
and homeless The tramps trembled with
agony at the sight OF such strenuous life.
but a a8biting appetite drove them nadly
on 10 work and sandwiches and coffee.
Twenty men crowded superintendent
Wiley's mission. and amongst them were
those from almost every wa x and sta
ton OF life; but they. all sawed wood
Four claimed New York as home and
two hailed from Newark. Three told q
story OF the philadelphia ship yards. aud
six thought longingly Of Newport News.
There were seven cosmopplitans,s ,s WHO
were absolutely unfettered by home ties.
having no preference fo, any section.
aJos lusnos ollm seuo sql sIs!a ss9ll.T. Il
spots around tho stove, scor-ning- tho
luxuries OF modern life. a motley gang
they were, but orderly and wei behaved.
full OF that philosophy that considers the
Iilies OF tire field. they toll not. neither
do they .spin--if they can avoid It. 5sss
One. John Mclean a trusted cmpioye,
Scotch, ls:-ldly and canny, kept n watch
ful eye upon the fitful guests. There are
several rough ones in the lot, said lie.
but a better lot or men With the saw We've
nercr had. Mclean drifted III five years
ago drunk and down o the very bottom.
He remains there still. but sober Indus
trious and full Of self-respcc,. a healthy
example to those unfortunntcs WHO daily
knock at the mission door.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
A CELLAR GRATING
CHARGED With Death
An Amherst Farmer Falls Upon
One, and Is Fearfully
Shocked.
Especial 70 phe 'rImes- -plspatch3

LYEcHBuRG, Va December 5,7-'rhc
disarrungelnent OF electric light wires by
tho storm this afternoon caused q cell
lar grating on Ninth street, one OF tho
busiest corners in l,ynchburE, to be
charged with about Two thousand volts,
and at tho same time set fire 70 tho
stprcholse occupied by the Lynclbllrs
Seed Company, Before lilo current could
be cut Off, $. w cllenlwood, am Am-
.herst county farmer, walked on The gratt-
ing and received ~ terrible shock, lla
fell upon the charged iron and half 2 y
dozen men attempted to pull him
Off by Ills feet, were Knocked down by
tile force Of the electrin current, The in'S
perllel man was finally pulled from the
danger With a firemun's llook, more dead l
than alive. He recovered after tine,
ana WAS mile ID, go llpnlc. The damage.
to tue building by fire was s!iglst. Al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
JAPANESE EXCITED.
People Aroused Over Assistance
Neutral Powers Are Giving
Russian Squadron.
tBy Associated 1'ress.).

:
TOXIC, Dec. 6l1vening POPULAR sen-
tinent regarding the question Of the as
s.stancc which neutral powers are giving
10 tho vessels OF the Russian second Pa.
cific squadron, which heretofore has been
rcpressed, Is now growing more acute
and prominent newspapers are conveying
tho demand for determined action by
the JaTanese government II the RUS
SLAMS seize base in neutral territory,
Japan probably will do likewise should ,
urgency demand such action. Frepara-
toi,s for meeting the Russian warships
are progressing on a most extensive
scale. plrticu.allyin the case OF the navy
! who'll, is confident Of solving the problem
under fal.3 conditions. The preparations
Of tho army include tho calculation that
thai Russians may attempt to cut tho
Japa,,rse communications to tho Lao
5Tnng Peninsula. but when tho Russian
yr.sels arrive the japanese armies III
Munchurla expect 10 he IN q position to
carry on lhe campaigning for many
molss..& without tho necessity OF COM
muuical!nss aMilh Japan,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
invite ROOSEVELT
TO. 1 VISIT RICHMOND. [! \ D
Mayor and Committee From the
Council Will Go to
Wat Washington.

stop Off In Richmond on his Southern
tour. Il ~
Upon motion Of Councilman Curtis at
tho meeting OF Common Council last
night. a committee, TO consist Of seven
counciImc1l, five aldermen, tho Mayor ana
tile presldents of both branches Of coun-
oil, viii extend tho President and his
party the Invitation, Under tile resoln-
&tiontle committee Is 10 SO 10 Washing
ton and personally extend the invitation,
Tie names of the gentlemen TO so 70
Washington Will not be known untll the
Hoard Of Aldelymcil meets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
VIRGINIA DISPLAYS
opened THEIR EYES
Canadian Officials Send Compli-
lnentary Message to
Commissioners.
Especial to The Times -Dispatch,)

ST LOUIS, MO-, Doc. b,--The Virginia
Commission now represented at tho
World's Fair by AIcssrs, e. w, Koiner.
president, and a. NJ Bowman. coninls-
sioner, has Just received the following
complimentary note from Hon. $, N.
Parent, Is, G. y, g, i. Prime Minister
OF tho Province or C)uehec, Canada;
please send notices and statistics on
Virginia Slate crop. etc, The Virginia
products IN Its artistic display have
opened Tie eyes Of tile world. Our con-
ordinations"
lIor Augaste pupuis, delegate from
quebec. government Department Of Az
riuulture, writes also; ~ intend to
mention virginia's grand display In my
official report, Which viii be published
In January,
Virginia, with Canada is ono Of tile
four States which receiWd the grand
prize tor display ot agricultural products.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
RIDERS WENT
down. IN IN HEAP. L. |
Serious Accident Mars Opening.
Of Six-Day Bicycle Race
i'll New York.
xEEsAu BADLY i J Cut u. ]. !:
But Plucky Massachusetts Lad
KEEGAN BADLY { CUT CT UP.
But Plucky Massachusetts Lad
Game Back to Track After
a Short Rest.
5(By Associated Press.)

"a :
NEW YORK December 5.The first
serious accident III tho six-day bicycle
race, which began at Madison square & ar
den, occurred carly to-day. when Patrick
Keegan. the Lowell. Mass, boy. was SO
badly hurt that lie WIS forced to leave
the track. s5 f4F
fWlile the men We're engaged In a heart
breaking sprintinE mattel Rockowitz,.
while rounding tile Fourth Avenue en-
bankrncnt, suddenly went down. Agraz.
of the Australian-AmericanS. team, who
was following close behind, went crash.
ing into Rockowitz Just as both riders
started 10 slide down the embankment,
3Kcegan came around at q terrific burst
3of speed. His wheel struck Rockowitz
fand Agraz with. terrible force. keegan
fell on his face on the board track and
with the two other riders rolled down in
Y a heap 10 the edge Of the oval. keegan
ed with blood, which flowed from his
nose and lip and a cut across his head.
After u rest of an hour or more. Keegan
appeared on the track with his head
swathed In bandagcs and relieved his
partner, Logan Hc proved that his in
juries were not of a particularly serious
nature by a remarkable burst of speed as
soon as he took his place
Falls were numerous during the fore
noon, but none OF the men We're badly
hurt. 1After one OF these tumbles Wal
ttliour and Gougoltz started a sprint,
which proved too much forssonle Of the
riders, and four teams were Tapped.
Tonight the riders settled down to their:
monotonous work. spurts being few and
fruitless. Some OF the, many spills have
reslll ted In severe bru ises. 1ieegan has a;
broken nose and discolored eyes, while
5Newkirk has laccruted legs. Others are.
similarly bruised. st
Frank Kramer, the American champlop:.
Friol. the French champion, tonight rode.
the first OF three sprint races, one-half;
mile, for the worlds championship.
Kramer Won in I'll 1-5. s
At II p. NJ. the thirteen leaders, among
whom were Walthour- Monroe, had 465
laps to their credit. the others being one
lap behind
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
COURT DECIDES CASE
AGAINST GOVERNMENT ]
7 nv 4 ss.ocIated % Press.

(By "A associated Press)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. An im-
portant decision ending q suit pending
in the United States Court for over ten
years past, was made by Judge Loche to-
day, when decree was entered in the
case OF Theodore Dalcour, ct ais, vs. the
United States. The suit is for 100000
acres Of land in Franklin and Washing
ton counties, d known as tho Forbes pllr-
chase. The claim OF compliments was
based on Spanish grant. and the decree
entered to-day is in their favor and @ es-
tablisles their patent as valid.
NJ rho United States is directed to issue
patents to complainants for all said
lands. An appeal IN the case will be
taken by the United States
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
WORLDS FA|R. ROMANCE
ENDS IN MARRIAGE
!, neelal 3 ~ ~ Thc Tlll,cs,s;, q; plspatch,l

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch (, :, :
ST. 5.-7lhs g, mafT,n ',. ~ +,
yesterday MI llgnYillc, of y, !, M, ~
I,urkcr. d5R NiendntA, Via. WAS tho 3cullll-
nation of SWopld's I'aii' romance. q a.,
last AngusG Miss BARKER came 7! 10 40. @.
t:s nnrn ,Inrrell 81 panplile. Fahnesterek
,yuss Vas an an atiaches nf the Garnan exhibit ~
1hc IiluustrIes building. The women Wet's
much itcrest in TIE German salnniisr :,
iisfeners as lie e,f pl ned the cXhibi N ISIS
Barker was Spartycnlar II s. i att Aye. Ilies
anet several tines her stay necom, ,i,'
.hfs she intended to rsbturn Ia see the. close
OF Or / he m Fair, and did so. Fahneste,reils Y I
urged his ault s,,cc mat "
wedding Tesll ted llltil Il recently y lsa mes
tarek Vas q tsiisheg( IN Madison county, w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
mr.. j. B. PACE COMES IN
FOR MANY THOUSANDS

Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York announces that the company will
pay to-dayto a resident Of Richmond, two
policies, onc.for s7O.555.5O and one for s13,-
66S.3O. It is learned thnt the resident in
question Is none other than Mr.. James
B. Pace, than whom no more popular or
public spirited citizen lives within this
city. Mr.. Pace commands tho esteem Of
all with whom he is acquainted. and the
hundreds who have in the past received
kindness at his hand are delighted at his
good fortune He will be warmly and
sincerely congratulated to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Judge Goff in Washington.

Judge Goff, OF tho United States Cir
cult Court OF Appeals, who has been stop.
ping at the Jefferson went on yesterday
to Washington to tho opening Of Cons
gress. Judge Golf viii return to-day and
will again take his place on the bench.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
EXTRA SESSION
moi LIKELY 4 |: NOW
Republicans Who Wish Tariff.
Schedules Revised Are iii
~ Small Minority.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE II O--DAY
Too Early Yet to Forecast Leg
islatioll Question Of South
crll Repres entation.
(Erom our. Regular s,orresponlcnt.l

( p
(From Our Regular Gorrespondcnt.)
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 81
The scenes attending the opening Of the
second session o the g1rifty-eightll Con-
sgress differed from the usual chiefly III
the number and gorgeousness of. the flow
ers displayed on the desks Of members.
There were the same crowds In the gals
lcries, and corridors, as many people as
usual being unable to secure seats; the;
same routine of business. the calling of
tho roll ,4ft he swearing III Of new mem
bers. the appointment of committees TO
notify the President of&thc United States
that the Congress was convened and ready
to receive such. communications rs he
had to make. ana fthe adjournment un-.
til noon tomorrow. t took the Senate
ten minutes to get through this routine.
and the House disposed Of it in about
fifty-three. There was an immediate dis.
persal Of members and spectators, for the
stormy day, the sleet. snow and rain,
to say nothing Of the unspeakabe slush,j
made everybody long for his "own fire
side.n Il, Il
Magnificent Display.
The floral display was magnificent,
From the press gallery II appeared that
every senator had been remembered by
his friends The desk of the late sena-.
tor George Frisbie IIoar was almost hid
den by u wealth of magnificent blos-s
SONS. and no less beautiful was the Of
fcrlng on the desk Of the late Senator.
Quay. Both have died since the Cons
gross adjourned last April. and each
House when 1t adjourned, did SO as a
mark of respect to- the memory of the
deceased senators, ,t
The money value of the display OF flow
ers on the desks of members Of the
House, to use the language OF West
crn ewspaper man, would keep fam
5ily$in bread and ment for n good many
years" Scarcely Il desk was oycrlooll-
ed. The desk of Representative Hearst
looked like n display table In Il florist.
shop. and he cnme around and sat in.
vacant seat in front of his own In or
der to SEQ the chair General Grosve-
gnor's desk was covered with chrysanthe-
NUNS. aud roses. The desk OF Repre-
sentative Cooper, Of Wisconsin,, wns hid
den by n piece the center of which was.
composed Of several Gala lilies. Repre-
Ifgl5 X ((,ou tipIied m Second PaEe.) tstsi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Pope Holds Consistory.
,p, Associated 1,rcss. /,

fBy Associated Prcss,) 3J
aH9s ROME, Dec. E5.-'rhe Pope held a. con-
sistory to-day for the canonIZatlon Off
Of blessed Gcrardo Maiella and blessed
Alessandro SAUL. one of the chief func-
tions Of the celebration OF the golden
Jubilee or tho proclamation of the dogma
4 or the Immaculate conccptlon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Investigate Lynching.

g11.77- (By AssocIated Press) -
NASHVILLE, rl2NlN., Dec. 5.--A special
from Huntsville. Ala, says Judge Speak
charged the special grand jury Of the Cir
zcuit Court to-day to make.a full inves-
5tigation OF the iynching of Horace Ma
pies, a negro some months ago, and to
indict the guilty parties II possible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06

Barracks, New York, to take effect Jan-5
uary list. Lieutenant Wise is a son of
Ex-Governor John S. Wise. Of Virginia
and brother Of Captain Hugh =. Wise,
Of the Ninth Infantry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
KILLED MAN WHO
TRIED tic. QUIET HIM
fBy Associated prca.s,

4 MACON, GA, Dec. IA special to the
sTclegraph from II Edith, Ca, in Clinch
county, SAYS, that Walter Smith, a prom,
iinent naval stores operator, was shot5and
Killed last night by Walter Foreacre. :, :,
3t:.lt Foreacre, who was under the intlu-
tence Of liquor was brandishing his gun
and sSmithsendeavored to quiet HIM FL
Foreacre, v when the latter suddenly shot
the former. tho charge from one barrel of
the gun entring his stomach. FOreacrc
has not been arrested, 4, .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Accepts Resignation.

af5f (By Associated Press,l NH
s5 55WASlIINGTON, Dec. o.-rhe Presi-f
dent to-day accepted the resigna ton Of
Second Lieutenant Jennings G. WISE Of
the Ninth Infantry, stationed at Madison
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Very Useful Invention.

3 Mr.. A. Nr. Saunders, Of NIorristown
Tenn. reached tho city last night He
has Invented ii remarkably simple. put
pra ctcnble, combination monkey and pipe
wrench. Mr. Saunders Is seeking capital
with wlichsto manufacturing what macllin-
lists say is an admirable device.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Vote in South Carolina.
(By AssocIated a Press.

(By Associated Press.)
5f COLUMBIA, S. G., Dec 5--Thc Official
vote Of South Carolina for President fol-
lows: Parker. 62,S63; Roosevelt. 2,2n
Debs (SocIalist DemocraD. %: Watson
.(PopulisD, !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Young Putney Discharged,
CIV AssccIuteu Presv,)

# WASIIIEGrDN, n, Cs December 6; n
The War department has directed that
Recruit stephen Pulncy, Jr., of tho gem
erpl service. jefferson Barracks, Mp-.s be.
discouraged flpns the, arniSSol. tl'r ground
ill.ut lie enlisted undcl. lalse pretenses, f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
MAYNARD ASKS GREAT
SUM FOR JAMESTOWN.
INTRODUCES Bill in the House
Making Appropriation
Of $5,ooo,ooo,
(By Associated Prcss.)

e WASHINGTON, d. c., December 5,--
Representative Maynard tNirglnia) to-day
introduced a bill providing for the cele-l
brutlon OF The founding of jamestown,
Va, and appropriated s5,00o,oo0,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
The House.

Continued on second Page,)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-06
Holiday Goods. 60

car he readily sold
l,y using Tee Dec
Want Ads. 'rhone
SD for the Want. Ad.
innn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27
BELLE SPRINGS.

S. Schwendener and daughter Ella
were in Enterprise Saturday.
Mrs. j. Rolfe and daughter Myrtle
OF Larraine are visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Rubin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Brucki Of
Woodbine were in this vicinity Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Homefeld OF
Ness Co., were here to bid the for
mer's parents, who expect to move to
California, farewell.
Fred Hoffman was laid up few
days last week, as the result OF jump
ing off 8 scattold whila working at the
carpenter trade.
A serious accident which might have
been fatal, happened to A. Summers
while moving q threshing machine.
The separator ran over both feet, but
no bones are broken and he is getting
along nicely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27
BUCKEYE.

| Mrs. A. B. Churchill was throw
out OF buggy on Tuesday evening q
she was returning from Abilene AM
was hurt, not anything serious. Sh
Is able to be around.
A. K. Ruse just finished his fin,
barn Friday. A number Of ABILENE
friends and neighbors had a fine time
making cider and eating pumpkin pie
Miss Bessie Bsuse and her mother
Of Moonlight was in this vicinity or
business Wednesday.
A, B. Churchill left Sunday to visit
relatives 10 Albany, Ill, and a visit
to the Fair.
Mrs. o. L. Moore and Mrs. V. P.
Wilson visited Mrs. E. j. Winsler
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Hannah SINNERS OF Abilene Is
visiting her sister-in.lsw, Mrs. A. E.
SINNERS.
The love feast at Zion last Sunday
was well attended.
A. E. Plumb's maay friends will be
pleased to learn that he is doing we'll
and expects to spend the winter at
Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Caselle called on
friends Sunday afternoon.
Clarence Sbrack's father from
Brown county is here on q visit.
o. F. Fair returned from St. Louis
last week. He reports a fine time
and advises every one to 90.
Farmers are getting 80 cents for 81
test wheat. Quite q number are
selling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27
PEARL.

W. N. Taylor and wife spent Sun
day with friends in Chapman.
Glib Rucas and wife OF Holland arr
visiting their brother Charles.
Charles Hatfield Of Oklahoma il
visiting his sister, Mrs. Clarence Tsy.
lor.
Mrs. 7. E. Taylor and Mrs. George
Kundson returned from St. Louis
Tuesday.
Quite number Of our people who
are inclined to be curious went to En-.
terprise to see the wrecked train Sun.
day.
Leonard Linde, Albert and Ira Tay-
Tor left Tuesday for the fair.
This locality is overrun with
hunters who do not know 9 quail
from a LeghOrn rooster. These EEL.
lows bad better look twice before they
shoot or there viii Be trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27

John Herr had an accident that maj
cost him bis hand. While MIR. Herr
and his hired man we're making fence
Mr.. Herr put his hand on the post tt
straighten it, then the hired man moi
noticing his hand came down with all
his might with q sledge hammer and
struck Mr.. Herr's hand MASKING it
terribly.
Reuben Hershey from Arkansas is
In this vicinity.
Quite a number from here attended
the Zion love feast north Of Abilene.
Miss Frances Davidson, returned
missionary from Africa. will lecture
at the Belle Springs church Nov. 9Th.
Every body invited to come.
MIR. and Mrs. H. E. Swanger Of De-
troit we're pleasant callers in our
neighborhood Sunday.
Miss Nellie Graham spent Sunday
with Vera Paul.
Noah Hershey came home from
Oklahoma last week to attend his
mothers funeral.
Hilton Middleton hauled wheat to
Abilene last week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27
NEwBERN.

Rev. Chas. Shank from Colorado IL
here visiting relatives and friends.
A large number attended the Re
publican meeting held at the Purdy
schoolhouse.
Misses Lizzie Hershey and Marths
Engle came home from Taylor, Iowa,
to attend Miss Hershey's mothers
funeral which was held at the Belle
Spring church. The bereaved family
has the sympathy Of the community.
Ira sWigart Of Milwaukee, Wis,
came home to see his aged parents.
Mrs. A. Golden received word from
Russell that her daughter, Miss Fran
ces, is sick with the fever at the home
Of Der sister, Mrs. c. Butcher.
Rsut-n Eugle who has spent the
past year in California, returned home
last week satisfied With Kansas.
Henry Lsnhart. L. white and P.
Hansen are building new barns. J.
olsOn is putting big addition to bis
barn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27
CHAPMAN.

Mrs. Kate Clemens was doing bust
ness in Abilene Tuesday.
Prof. Swisher was junction City
visitor Monday.
Mrs. E. Stanley and children Of abb
lens visited friends in lows Sunday.
Louis Isler will have q sale Of horses
and farm machinery Saturday.
John Seaman was taken to St. Mar
garet's hospital, Kansas City, We'd
neSday. DR.. O'Brien accompanied
him.
The Carroll Milling Co. will start
the Chapman Roller mills the first Of
next week.
Park Blackwilder OF Rinehart left
for St. Louis Tuesday
The girls OF the grammar depart
meDt in the public school gave q box
social Monday night and had an en-
joyable time.
Rev. Bruner is assisting Rev.
Young with the revivsl meetings at
the NJ. r. church this week.
Rev. LsAry, T. J. Foley, Thomas
Seaman and J. H. 0dle attended the
unwilling Of the Psdills monument at
Herington Tuesday.
Geo. Smith Of Woodblne was q SUM-
day visitor in the city.
Miss Anna Lockwood OF the high |
school spent Sunday In Kansas City. |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27

Rev. E. r. Brown and Rev. Day Of
Wilsey closed their protracted meet
ings Friday night. Considerable in.
terest was manifested and several
joined the church.
MI. and Mrs. J. P. Moore attended
the unwilling Of the Padilla monu-
ment at Herington.
A battery Of Fort Riley artillery
passed through here to and from the
PadillA celebration.
A. J. Kohler had the misfortune to
lose one Of HE best horses last week.
r. NJ. White OF Abilene was visits
or in the vicinity Sunday.
A large crowd greeted the annual
Sunday school convention OF Liberty
township held at Lyona G. M. E.
church Sunday. The Woodbine
schools were we'll represented. Every
one on the program was present. 1t.
is doubtful II any local convention in
the county has had the benefit Of so
many helpful thoughts and sugges-
lions along Sunday School lines. The
burden Of the themes seemed to dwell
upon the value Of .home training for
In the formation Of good
characters. J. A. Mcclellan was elect
cd president and s. H. Muuzenmeyer
secretary and treasurer for the en-
The next meeting will be
1t g. NJ. E. church at Woodbiue,
A number Of our people attended a
party at Mr.. Krause's Saturday night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-10-27
j. G. Hatfield and family visited
friends at Hope Sunday.
BONACCORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. I. W. Meserve whit
have Been visiting in Colorado re
turned home Monday.
The Ladies' Missionary meeting viii
be held at the home OF Mrs. Merrill
Thursday Of this week.
Chas. Dumcum is hauling coal fol
the Acme creamery.
Mrs. James Waddle and Mrs. Kate
Emig visited Mrs. Dan De Mersseman
Tuesday.
Quite number Of our young peo-
pie have returned from the fair and
all report fine time.