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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02
USED sCALPTNG KNIFE
WITH INDIAN SKILL
Rev. Griffis Told Of His Life as q
Savage.

Rev. Joseph Griffis last nigh
J pleased a large audience at the See
4 I've theatre with a story Of his lif
as savage. It was interesting
Throughout and many unknown fact
about the Indian were learned b.
Abilene people through his talk. Rev
Griffig Indian name Is Tahan. Thii
was the second number of the lee
ture course.
my father" said Tahan, twas
probably well known here by the
early settlers. He went by the name
of California Joe and was great
scout. He was a particular friend
of Wild Bill and was at Deadwood,
Dakota, when Bill was shot. My
father also was killed in Dakota.
When was baby my father left
my mother and me at a settlement at
GAINESVILLE, Texas, and went on a
hunting expedition. During his abb
sence the Kiowas raided the settle
nent. In trying to protect me from
the savages, my mother was killed
and l was taken captive and adopted.
was raised with the Indians until
was 20 years old when l was en-
listed by Col. Clayton at TT. Gibson
Is a scout. could talk but little
English. l was transferred to TT.
Ill, Indian Territory, and deserted
in the spring Of 81 because an
fficer insulted me by striking me
nth his saber. ! Joined the Sioux
Tho were on war path and was
aptured. l was courtmartialed and
entenced to death, but was sent to
I. Reno where / escaped and fled
0 civilizdtion. With another In-
Ian we made our way to Canada J,
here ! was converted by the Sal
alton Army. was sentenced to
III because I beat drum on the
reefs. While serving my sentence 1
learned to speak English and when d
leased was made a captain of the
llvation Army. left Canada and Il
emit to New York where l was or s
lined by the New York presbytery. a
went from New York back to the l,
dian Territory as missionary. Then
started in this business"
Rev. Griffis was dressed in an
indian costume that he captured
len on the war path with the Sioux. VI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02

q, G, Probasco returned from Col
orado Saturday.
Mr.. Lady came Up from Pear
Sunday and visited his daughter
Mrs. Geo. Picking, returning home
Monday.
Mrs. A. Larson of Navarro and
Mrs. w. Miller Of Hope attsndcd
the funeral of Mrs. Baer Monday.
Mrs. F. Fisher and daughter Lii
lie visited with Cap. Fishers Sun
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02
New Monuments Erected.

The Abilene Monument Co. has
completed and delivered as follows:
Benjamin F. Potter and wife, at
Solomon.
Alexander Young. at Talmage.
Elias WOODBURY. and wife, Abilene.
Emerson A. schnell
This firm has ordered one car
load Of granite monuments shipped
to this city for early spring delivery.
Nearly all of this lot is already sold.
Selections for spring should be made
at once. De Almond & Root, Pro-
prietors. DIV
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02
SERVED COFFEE TO
THE FARMERS SATURDAY.

A novel feature for market day
was that of serving hot coffee and
cream to the farmers at Cases dry
goods store today. 1t will be con-
tinued on future market days. 1t
makes 1t convenient for the farmers
to bring in their dinners and have a
place to eat besides being furnished
with cup of hot coffee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02

CataFrh is an excessive secretion,
accompanied with chronic inflamma-
ton, from the mucous membrane.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts on the mu-
cous membrane through the blood,
reduces Inflammation, establishes
healthy action, and radically cures
all cases of catarrh.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02

II all people kne what neglect
OF constipation would result in Sc
we're indigestion. yellow iaundiee or
vIruIent liver trouble they would
soon take DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
and end Il. Its the only safe way.
Best for billousness. headache, dys-
pepsia, chills and debility. Csc at
]. NJ. Glelssner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02
SHIFTING SOIL.
Real Estate Transfers Reported by
J. Il. Keel, AbstractOr.

H. A. Anderson and wife to G. H.
Brooks, u int. lot II 3rd st. A.
& L. sub. No. 2 Abilene. $500.
A. G. Davis and wife to N. B. Ketch-
ersid, lot 10, blk P. T. & s. add
Hope, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02
ABILENE's SOCIETIES.

A. 3. AND A. M.-BensvoIen Lodge Ne,
Ing In each month at Masonic hall, corr
ner Third and Cedar. n. g. Blayney, W.
NJ; J. l. Worley, secretary; visiting
brethren welcome.
ROYAL ARCH MASONS-Cyrus char.
ter No. % meets IN Masonic hall on tie
second and fourth Fridays OF each
month y. ". Morse. h p; Joseph y
Keel. secretary.
TRIPLE TIE BENEFIT A6sOCIA.
TON Abilene Council No 40, mOots -
second and fourth Thursday svening1
Of each month. Visitors welcome.
Beatrice Young, president; Jobs @
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02

The boys appetite is often the
source of amazement. If you would
have such an appetite take Cham
berlainjs Tablets. They not only
create healthy appetite, but streng-
then the stomach and enable It to
do its work naturally. For sale by
all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02

IL your husband crossf An irri-
table, fault finding disposition is Of
ten due TO 3 disordered stomach. A
man with good digestion Is nearly
always good natured. A great many
have been permanently cured OF
stomach trouble By taking Chamber
laln's Tablets. For sale By al deal
orn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02

Baby won't suffer five minutes
With Group n you apply DR.. Thomas
Eclectic on at once Il acts Ike
magic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02
ROCK ISLAND
EastbOund

EAstbOund
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-11-02
SANTA Fh
NorthbOund

Arrive from salina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15

heed to what l saying, and moment later was
riding as for life down the mountainside went to
uttng headland and watched her the curving road
brought her again and again into view, and her
pressing the reckless onward down that sharp
declvty until the purple distance swallowed her from
my sight.
7 FAILED to get far sleep that night, and know
Broadfeld Jared no better. could hear him moving
about his room and toward dawn heard him leave the
house. Surmised that he off for three-mie walk
to the Narrows to watch the rise the plain
l thought Broadfeld would bring his visit to close
at once but to my profound satisfaction he did do
He made reference to that memorable
with Madeline; but l could that some change had
him. He not restless as he had been.
1t if he found himself released from some dis
tasteful obligation. The anguish in his eyes softened
He could keep steadily to his task of reading
gardening, riding walking. The fures longer
drove him. We worked together mornings about the
about the intermnabe roads, with their changeful
beauty and their restorative solitude, to the
village to some gathering
Strangely enough, Mrs Steele attended these gather
ngs, and she too changed 1t if she had in
vested herself with lovely humility She had bowed
her naughty spirit to accept the pity had offered and
II we gave 1t IN dfferng degrees she made no outward
sign OF dissatisfaction. She must have known that
broadfeds repulsion had not vanished although his
angry resentment appeared to have done so. But l
could that she looked forward to forgiveness At
any rate she had somehow emerged it WERE into an
upper chamber of the SOUL chamber Illuminated by
light from the stars and she dwet there feeling herself
tlessed 1t not the sunlight of happiness; but
something pale and chase, and it served her its stead
AS for myself, was aware of anguished concern
for her. This solicude all that left of some
thing that had promised to fill nv life with radiance:
but knew it feeling that would leave me
while she lived The very sadness and hopeessness of
my love seemed to give it quality of endurance l
far lay within his province to do So There was
no denying that her made life dramatic for both
Broadfied and myself. A poignant interest.
pounded much of torture of joy devoured us; and
it significant that ceased to conde in each other
about her, though felt dninution of friendship
think all three su1msed that were sweeping on
to climax; but what it to be we little knew
upon us at riding party that had been planned
Continued page II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15

would unqueSt1Onably love me.
Then he was poisoned-he died in
agony in my arms. And l went
mad-insane-the rest is like scar
let chaos to me"
"May l inquire" Broadfe1d put
in, "if you thought dog poisoning
was in my wife's ine3"
ooh, l didn't think! l RAM
raged-afterward / was Frustrated.
1t was as if l had been in flame.
And then there came the word of
what had happened. tried to
kill myself-and something held
me back. | tried to work-and
had no heart for it. So l came
here, where | knew no one, hoping
to be useful. One can be useful
here, you know. Then, someway,
for the first time in my life friends
came to me. People sought me
out, seemed to like me. 1t was
sweet, and let myself enjoy them.
| thought perhaps | could forget"
"She's been a ministering angel
here, John l cried. "The people
in these lonely mountain cottages
know her for their practical friend;
she's taken care of the sick, got
work for the hungry couldn't
begin to tell you all she's done"
Broadfeld stood looking at her
with eyes in which his spirit seemed
to burn. He had spoken to me of
her strength; but she did not seem
strong now. Her face was almost
transparent, her eyes were burning,
her hands quivering. l thought he
would never speak; but at length
he did.
as it pity you wish for?" he
asked, the bitterness gone out of
his voice, and something like ten
derness taking its place. Because,
if it is, you have it."
"Pity2" she echoed. "Pity?" She
turned and looked at me. / have
no idea what she saw in my face;
but she reiterated the word "pity"
and dropped her hands as if she
had found them empty of some
thing for which she sought. She
motioned to her horse, and l got it
for her and helped her on. begged
her to take a glass of wine or milk
or even spring water; but she paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-15
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR OCTOBER IS. 1911

at the audacity of this woman who had seemed to me
so modest so seemly in all she did.
She sprang from her horse without asSstanCe,-in-
deed, Broadfeld offered no assstance,-and when she
had tied the animal she walked up to the porch and
stood there beneath the shade of my gigantic tulip
Broadfeld down the steps and stood facing her.
ventured out the porch, and stood there, knowing
they both aware of my presence, and determined
to remain 1t seemed my spiritual right, to say the
least.
l cannot say what I thought might happen what
cyclonic burst of resentment there might be- but |
know never should have dreamed of what actually
did take place. saw Madeline Steele put her hand
nvountarly if she would still the rising tunult in
the man she faced.
Don't shrink" she said in low tone, "and don't
shirk | know what you're putting down let you
stand and listen but I'm putting down terrible
things than you are. l came because l stand my
right to be judged I've right to make some things
plain, and to be understood
Rights" Broadfeld muttered under his breath.
Rights" he seemed to flick the wood from him
person would flick some disgusting thing from his
fingers
woman went on holding him with her large eyes; "but
there things | must say. When | rose this
morning l thought l never could, l thought | never
should have strength for anything again; then the
power So am here.
"So!" calculated Broadfield, speaking the meaning
less word with sort of inhuman harshness.
She motioned to to draw nearer and went down
the steps and nvolunarly ranged myself her side.
cannot repeat, do not to repeat all she said;
but learned that she had been born with frghtful
nfrmty of the nerves, that from childhood, at inter
vals anger had leaped upon her like black beast and
had and her. Her brothers and sisters
afraid of her. though she loved hem her life at board
ing school had been ruined by her curse 1t had caused
her husband divorce her. and when she had gone to
live with her brother it had been her desperate prayer
and intention cast this fearful thing from her. Then
there the episode of the dog and the slain pets
"The whole thing mistake she protested,
spreading out her white hands before the man who
hated her. IL didn't your wifes note, Mr..
Broadfeld because meant to call and apologize, and
shut the dog up with strict orders that he
released Then accidentally the servant let him out,
of killing. couldn't bring myself to shoot him.
He the only friend had, the only one that was glad
to l swear to you that in my desolation my
thoughts turned to him as to the one creature that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
ATWOOD THRILLS
AVIATION CROWD
CONTINUED From FRS, page.)


II, while several OF the machines listed
in the meet followed behind as an es-
cort once around Atwood descended
gracefully. touching the ground for
the first time since his stop at Pontiac.
Ill, ninety-one miles from Chicago.
Originally setting ten days as the
maximum time for completing the L.
400 miles TO Boston, Atwood believes by
the pace he set to-day he Will be able
materially to reduce that time. He had
expected not to be able to reach Chi
cago before Tomorrow. but favora BILE
weather and the excellent working
condition OF his machine induced him
TO shorten his stops. His first stop.
which was made at Springfield, ninety
eight miles from St. Louis. after a
two hour and twenty-five minutes
blight, was to fulhin a promise. In
stead of remaining there until p NJ,
however, he got away two hours
earlier. He was scheduled to stop at
Bloomington. ILL.,. but the crowds as
sembled at his proposed landing place
there were dense he could not find
clear space enough to land in safety,
so he swept low and nodded his head
negatively at the people. continued.
At Pontiac he descended to rcplenish
his supply of gasolene and lubricatin 8
oil
All that was suffered by the man
who thus shot through the air at q
speed greater than that an an eXpRsss
train was a slight buzz in his ears.
caused by the chugging of his engine.
Landed on his feet he was as calm as
though he were merely a spectator
who had dropped in to watch the 9TH
er aeroplanes.
Tomorrow morning Atwood will re-
sumo his journey eastward He said
he probably would take course along
the Lake Shore Railroad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
CAPTAIN CARTER TELLS
COMMITTEE OF WOES
Former Army Engineer Complains IN
House Members of His
Treatment.

Washington. August I4.-Formcr
captain O. NJ. Carter. the army engi-
neei who served in prison and who
was required TO forfeit several hun
dred thousand dollars to the govern
mcnt for his alleged connection with
the harbor scandal at Savannah. Ga
to-day complained bitterly before the
House Committee on Expenditures In
the Department of Justice in regard
to his treatment. lie informed the
committee that Richard H. weyman,
of Chicago. the special master of the
Federal court. who took the evidence
in Carriers case. told him several days
terrible travesty on Justice" Wey-
witness.
Carter denounced the activities of
Marion Erwin. special counsel for the
government and E. I. Johnson, an en-
ginerr employed as an expert witness.
He said these men had kept them
selves on the government payroll for
twelve years by cooking up testi-
mony ano intential delays. He de :
clared that all of his private papers
and property. seized by government
agents. had been kept: that he had
been unable to recover even a lock
OF his dead wife's hair and a piece of
the flag that new over Fort Sumter.
Carter asked that the committee
make n full investigation OF the case.
lie denied any part in the alleged
Greene and Gaynor frauds and said
his hope was TO give the truth to the
public,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
ENGLAND FACES
LABOR REV OIL 7

Continued From First Page)
ties of meat and provisions held up at
the docks and the railway stations last
week were found when discharged
this morning TO be damaged. and were
taken out TO sea and thrown overheard
The meat ships are being coaled. and
the REFRIGERATOR plants started again.
Railroad men throughout the coun-
try have assumed Il threatening atti-
tude and complete te-up of the
railroad systems throughout tho
country is feared.
The locomotive engineers adopted a
resolution In favor OF national
strike. This followed the action Of
the 2,UU0 London railway men. OF Tho
Great Central and metropolitan lines,
who last night decioeu to cali gen
eral strike ON the surface railways
and subway lines in tile London dis
ttlct next saturday unless their grIev
ances wore adjusted In the meantime
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
Bis Dock Lockout.

LiverpooI, August 1.-the lhceaten-
ed lockout by tho snip owners be-
cam. effective to-day. when 10000
dock men wero refused employment,
until they decide 10 at,de by the terms
OF their recent agreement.
Last week the employers compliance
that in spite OF compromises effected.
sectional strikes hau taken place, Sc
riously inconvehienciltg trade. Friday
fifty OF the leading ship owners for.
mally notified the lockers union that
unless all sections OF the strikers re.
sumed work by noon to-day steps
would be taken TO stop all work u,
the port. Many of the strikers ac-
cepted the uitimatum and returned Ia
work this morning, but the coal heav.
ers generally refused TO obey the or
ders of union officials 10 resume their
occupations
Accordingly. the employers resolved
to carry out their threat.
Affects Whole Port.
The lockout applies to the Whole
port of the Mersey, but does not at
feet the passenger traffic. The ,:unard
Steamship Company is preparing. to
disembark all of the Lusitanias pas
senSers and as much of the freigh,
as possible at Fishguard where the
steamer is due at O'CLOCK.
Colonel Concannon, OF the White
Star steamship Company. issued Il
statement to the effect that the strik
crs not having resumed work in a
body. 1t has been found necessary TO
close down all work of the cargues
for the present. Although there has
been no recrudescence OF the state Of
war that existed last night, matters
were so threatening to-day that the
War ONCE practically took charge of
the situation and large military re-
Inducements were expected.
One of the parks was prepared for
an encampment. The only way OF
moving provisions was to convey
them with strong attachments of sol.
diers. who were provided with ball
cartridges.
me strike committee has written
to the railroad companies suggesting
conference with view 10 se,tle-
ment
Cunnrd Liner Held Up.
The Cunard officials announced this
aiiernoon that the steamer Caroniu
Viii be unable to sail for New York
tomorrow. Between 200 and 400 al
loon passengers. the greater numbe,
OF them Americans. will be DELAYED,
Shristian street, located in a rough
quarter OF Liverpool was the scene
OF rioting this afternoon The nolino
and soldiers quickly routed the mob
Dut not before a saloon was wrecked
Inc merchants are boarding up their
store windows with the expectation Of
trouble tonight
The railroad companies thus far have
ignored the suggestion that the rail
road officials and strike leaders hold
conference with view to reaching
settlement of the strike and at q
meeting or the strike committee this
afternoon Tom Mann announced that
unless reply was received in the
interim. the entire plumber of local
transport workers would be called OUT
tomorrow. II this is done $4,000 work
men will be involved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

Free candy with every two-time
Want Ad. in The Times-Dispatch paid
Tor In advance at counter. Get 1t to-
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
DE LA BARRA FOR PRESIDENT
Placed in Nomination by the "LiberaI
Radical" Party


Radical" Party.
Mexico City, August l4.-Without their
consent having been obtained Fran.
cisco de la Barra and General bernardo
Reyes have been nominated for the
presidency and vice presidency by n
group OF men representing the Liberal
i1,auicai party The general is an in
dency.
The Liberal Radical party is a small
organization which has hitherto taken
no important part in politics, but lis
action now is regarded as significant
since II is in line with plans said
TO be made by leaders OF the Catholic
party to force the Provisional Presi-
gent TO become President II ma
)ority of votes are received bv anv
c cone nom'n ma ted he is elected, His &C
sentfal. Once elected, the Constitntion
provides that absolute inability to
serve shall be the only cause of resie-
The plan talked of now is to take
aHa'ahtaEe OF these two facts and place
re la Barra in the presidency. evar
thoush he continues unwilling to serve
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
How to Danish
Wrinkles Quickly
(From Guide to Beauty

II the average woman only knew
IT, II is not so difficult to preserve the
youthful contour and velvety smooth
ness of complexion. Every woman
mates to see her face wrinkled or
hassy. and practically every one has
experimental with some sort of pat
ent remedy in the effort either to re-
move such condition or ward 1t off
AS matter OF fact. the most eftec-
tive remedy in the world is one that
any woman can easily make up her
self at home, in q moments time.
Let her take one ounce of pure pow
dered saXolite, which she can purchase
at any drug store. and dissolve il IN
half- pint of witch hazel. Apply this
refreshing solution to the face every
DAY The results are surprising and
Even after the very
hrst application a marked Improve
ment is apparent. The wrinkles arc
less in evidence and the face has a
that is most delightful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
POPE Plus NOT so WELL
Temperature Increases and He Is Suf.
fering Palms.

Rome, August IS, 1890 A. M.-Pope
Plus Is not so we'll at this hour as
ne was early last (Monday) night His
twice awoke. complaining of pains in
the affected knee. His temperature also
has slightly increased over that of the
early hours of the night.
Numerous dispatc from all PARTS
OF the world expressing hope for the
Quick recovery of Pope Plus continue
to arrive at the Vatican.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15
STEPHENSON RELEASED.
COroner's Jury Finds That Shooting nj
Jones WnH JnstiNnhlc

Raleigh, ~ C, August 14-News
Seached here this morning OF tile
shooting OF Ed Jones by George Steph-
teen miles west of Smithneld late Sal
nrdaH night. 1t seems that Jones who
mad heen drinking. went to stephen
sons house. broke in and chased Steph :
enson about the place During his
stay he picked up char ,nG
threw 1t at Mrs. Stenhenson
and later made for gun thai
vas In tho house. with the Intention
%! shootng STEPHENSON. but the latter
was too quick for him. for ne ca.
possession OF the weapon before lone
could get 10 II and shot him. An
,n4uest was held later. and the cor.
oner's jury decided that the SHOOTING
vas tustifable. Stephenson was 10,
ceased. Jones was a tenant on Steph :
enson's plantation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

United states attorneys often want to talk
over t case with the chief OF the local
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-15

The German picnic which was given
last Wednesday at Schutte's farm. in
Chesterfield. for the benefit of the
school. was n great success.
The committee wishes to thank all
who SO generously contributed and
all who gave their labor and support
to make it a success.
The ladies. Of st. Anne's Committee,
consisting of Miss Annie Woolf. chair
man. and Miss Lola Krimm. subchair-
man, as we'll as other ladies of st.
Anne's Society. deserve great credit
for the able way they furnished din
nere and summers