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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
WORK OF THE EMIGRATION COMMISSIONER

The Commissioners OF Emigration held speclA
meeting yesterday, at which was discussed In no
measured terms the delinquency Of the Treasury 10
partmont with regard to the comfort OF emigrsnis
There IS a difference of judgment between the TWO,
the Commissioners of Emigration taking the ground
that the rents of Castle Garden and OF the insttu'
tions on Wards Island which exclusively used
for the care and protection OF immigrants, should
be paid from the per capita tax fund and the Treas
ury Department taking an opposite view. The Treas
ury Department, in an official letter to the Comms
sloners, refuses TO pay $G66 80 rental of Castle
Garden for October and $3.50 - for repairs TO the
roofs !of buildings, for which 10 rent Is paid, on
Wards Island, and the Commissioners will contest
the point
The contract for the bread stand in Castle Garden,
held by Mrs. George {. Metzgcr, viii expire on jan
uary !, and yesterday the Commission awarded
lt TO Coroner John Il. Nugcni, who had 10 before
lie was elected coroner, and who recently de-
fcated for reelection. There numerous appn
cations received for the place of DIR. Louis H. schultz
who has been elected coroner and has resigned ~
the surgeon OF Castle Garden. and tho
names were sent TO the state Bosn
Of Civil Service Commissioners. The Commissioners
set apart $40 for Christmas tree and dinner 10 tho
hospital Inmates at wan's Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
THE NEW STATE LIBRARIAN,

Melvil Dewey, the newly-elect ted secretary and d.
rector Of the state Library was born In Adams centre
Amherst College In the fall of 1870 and was graduated
with the degree OF bachelor of arts In 1o14. and IN
he took active charge OF the Amherst College library,
remaining In that position his first library experience,
ciaton National concern, which he has been SEQ
rotary In full charge ever since its founda ion In that
popular cdtcatOn through the simplifying and sys-
tematzlng OF libraries and library work lie also,
during the year. founded The Library Journal
Of which he managing editor for five years and
Is stl the largest contributor. This paper was made
the official organ OF about an ue hDsades IN tn,s
year the founder of the third great factor Of library
work-the Library BuIeaq-of which DC o Hi man nan
ager The bureau was incorporated In Boston WIN
the design to equip Libraries throughout the country
at the least possible expense and in the best and most
thorough manner In the same year, 1870, he became
the founder of the American Metric Bureau.
In 1ss1 Mr.. Dewey was ur5ed TO take ilI charge
Bureau of Education, located In Washington put he
felt obliged to decline live years ago he founded the
NewYork Library cub, OF which he IS president, an
organization comprising about seventy i've librarians
of NewYork and vicinity. In May, 1sS5, he was
called to Columbia College. when all the libraries at
tached to that Institution were consolidated into one
university library. Mr.. Dewey was given charge OF
tho entire library and building costing S4}OOOO.
the finest library building in the world. erected.
College School of Library Economy OF which he is now
Iurarian shoIt the same limo he started "The
Quarterly Magazine of Library Notes. he being the
the secretary and prominent and active factor
OF the American Meteorological Society. with heal
now I'm operation invention Of Mr. Dewey'S AMI
brought forward by him as member OF this asso-
caon About ySsr ago e was It 3
York. which undertakes, and with wonderful success
to supply the poor children Of the metr9p9 under
papers in the attempt TO root out the growing love of
the untutored child for trashy literature
Mr. Dcwey's wife was Miss Annie Godfrey, the first
librarian of Wellesley College. of which he was for
many years consulting librarian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION.

OFfItEHo OF III AAii@Hi'AN FEDLHAi AOE'
ST. Louis, Dec 15.-The American Federation Of
Labor reassembled at 10 O'Clock this morning, and
over an hour consumed In tho discussion of
resolution indorsing certain newspapers organs OF
the Federation. The resolution finally defeated
and the Federation then elected as officers President
Samuel Gompers New-YOrk; first vice president,
Daniel Mclaughlin, Braidwood, ILL., second vice
president, william Martin, Pttsburg; secretary T. j.
Mcclure, Philadelphia; treasurer, Henry Enrich,
New York; trustees, Hugo Miller, August Delabar
and Josiah p. Dyer New-York Boston was selected
as the place where the next annual meeting Will be-
held. There was bitter contest between the friends
OF Philadelphia and Boston, the latter city being
victorious by only two votes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
TO REDUCE THE PIECE OF WHIsKEY.

Chicago, Dec. 15-It IS announced here that the
whiskey Trust has decided a campaign Of eXter-
mination against the distlers who have refused to
come into the combination This is TO be begun on
January l by decided reduction in the price Of
whiskey. ave are going 10 make determined effort
TO shut up these fellows who have been enjoying tho
benefits of so much free advertising Of latc,' said
Thomas Rice secretary of the Empire Dstilling Com
pany. to-day "We make whiskey a great deal
cheaper than those outside the trust that has been
demonstrated, and going to put tho price down
to the lowest notch possible. l think that will make
our enemies gQuirm.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

Philadelphia, Dec 10 (SpeciaD.-Kertha Clair, the
young woman who created sensation In this city
several years ago by marrying a dime museum
skeleton is charged with the murder of her second
husband, George Dggle, 10 whom she was married
afics the death of her skeleton spouse Dssle's
death is alleged 10 have been caused by heavy
dose OF morphine, which she Is accused of having
gwen him. The woman Will be tried IN Clarion
Iowa. She belongs TO a respect able family In This
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
A TRUSTEE ARRESTED FOR PERJURY.

James Bird, who, when witness before Jusies
Lawrence In the supreme Court swore thai he owned
the house and lot at No 80 springst.. arrested
yesterday bench warrant under an indictment
for perjury He Is coal dealer at Tarrytown, and
trustee had charge Of part of the Olmstead estate
at Iarrytown. valued at 100000. bail was given
10 the amount OF $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
sOUTHERN PIG IRON IN PITTSBURG.

P.ttsburg, Dec. ID specaD.-Southern pig iron is
slowly forcing its way into the Pittsbure market.
Six months ago several Of the firms of the city began
to use Southern pig iron. II in every respect
equal to that which they had been using, and In some
cases 81 Chilly cheaper. Carnegie. Phipps Is Co. have
for some time been using the Southern product. Last
week cargo OF 5000 received IN this city.
II was shipped from the Cumberland River furnaces
and has been divided up among half dozen firms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
BUYING UP THE ST. oRorx PINE LANDS

Saltwater MINI. Dec. 15.--Isaac staples has sold
10000 acres of pine lands on the Snake River to
Frca' Weverhauser. OF Rock Island. The consider
alton is known To be 5000, 900, but the exact
sum Is kept secret. The purchase was made for
a syndicate which is rapidly buying up all the pine
lands on the II. Crolx River and Its tributaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
GOVERNMENT PURCHASE OF BONDS

Washington, Dec. 15-Tlc Secretary of the Treasury
this afternoon accepted the following bonds: Regis
tered i2s-slo 900 at los Is 300 at los $40. 100
at los Is. and slo0, 900 at los 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

NEW BUSINESS AT THE ROACH SHIPYARD
Philadelphia, Dec. 10 speclalM Roachs ship
yard, In Chester, contracts have been accepted for
the construction OF two large steamers for the new
Mallory and Ocean Line steamship Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16

There isn't another such sight
in New York as ohnstons
windows, opposite Tiffany's.
Jewels and gold and silver;
but the wealth of them
New store and new prices
everything marked in plain fig
ures-he's putting his best loot
forward.
That's the place this year!
J. H. Johnston. Union Square and Fifteenth stree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
TI0NAL SYSTEM.
r,poN THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF the TRIBUNE,

occupies two fun stories Of the Capitol IS SO feet
I'm height Is ~ feet I'm width and 70 feet in length
standing in the centre of this room, the visitor can
command vista of the library rooms extending
along the entire western front of the Capitol, tho
walls between all the rooms having been pierced
with dOOrvays exactly opposite each other, that
the eye can range from room TO room until, In
direction, the northern sky may be seen and in
tbs other the southern sky-the distance over which
the eye passes unobstructed, Of floor space, being
800 feet. In all there $4,000 square feet OF
floor space I'm the library. Mr.. Perry, In his plans
for the library, suggested that the Centre Room
should be made an exceptionally beautiful and I'M
prcssve one: and he has succeeded I'm that object.
Ranges Of stone columns, with beautifully carved
capitals, rise the north and south walls, sup
porting galleries which overlook the room, aud then
again rise and support the ceiling two series Of
colonnades thus being formed. Red granite columns,
from Red Beach, Me, form both colonnades The
caps and arches above these columns are OF COrse
Hill (scotlandl red frecstone; and they harmonze
admirably with the color of the columns. Caryers
now busy decorating the capitals OF the columns
and they already add greatly TO the beauty of the
N0rthward OF the main the
Of the Law Library" already ready for occupation.
1t should DC stated that the state Library is divided
broadly speaking, into two divisions, one including
law books exclusively and the other general liter
AZURE The law books are 10 be placed In tho
northern rooms OF the library and the books OF
general literature In the southern rooms. The Law
Library Will not only delight the lawyers, but also
artists, because of the beautiful workmanship dis
played IN The woodwork OF the rooms
In which the law books 10 be
stored. MFR. Perry has not been content with
simple shelving for the books, but the contrary
has equipped all the with beautifully carved
chartered OAK. Tho height Of the apartments IS very
great 20 feet inches, AMI they have been
subdivded by the Introduction Of mezzanine floors,
ia order TO increase Creauy the accommodation for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
Three.Pound Tubers.

Our everlasting and enterprising
merchant, j. B. Case. this morning re-
ceived from Utah ear load of potatoes
which are probably the largest speci-
mems of that vegetable ever brought TO
the Abilene market. They are most
of them three by eight inches in diam
etrs and weigh from two and one-half
to three and one-half pounds. Theil
quality is excellent. the material being
fine-grained and succulent. Do not
fail to get some of these mammoth
tubers. Call around at Cases and
take look at them anyway,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

b. w. Peck, probate judge elect, Wa
congratulating his many friends !
town yesterday. Ben is very modes
In his assertions, but says that whe
he gets into the responsible office t.
which the people have elevated him
he is ''going to be probate Judge hin
self" We infer from this that he pr
poses to show the people that Ben" i
capable of running that office even
he is not a lawyer and though he ha'
been granger" all his life. He ha'
already made arrangements for locH
tion at the county seat and will NOV
there before his term IF office CONNER
ces. Then it will be Judge Peck
instead of Ben" and we confidenil.
look for him to forget the ways of th'
world, get right down to business an,
run his Office to t,le entire sstisfaciio.
of all. And we sincerely hope that HI
may do so.-[ Hope Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
In Brief. and to the Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. DIsordrred
liver is misery. Indigestion is foe to
good nature.
The human digestive apparatus is
one of the most complicated and WON
derful things in existence. 1t is easily
put out of order.
Greasy food, tough food. sloppy food.
bad cookery. mental worry, late hours.
and many other things which ought
not to be, have made the AmeIic an
people nation of dy specifics.
But Green August Flower has done
a wonderful work in reforming this sad
business and making the American
people so healthy that they can enjoy
their meals and be happy.
Rrmrmbtr-No happiness without
health. But Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness to the dys-
peptic. Ask your druggist for bottle.
Spvpnty-fiv., cpntS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
A Consolidated Firm

Two Of 4i,jisi,s's leading dentists :
Dr. L. NJ. Raub and Or. @. J Raub-
have formed consolid tion and will
hereafter do business together at the
0fire of the latter in the Hedge block
This will make one of the strongest
firms la Kansas as both gentlemen are
known to be first-class dentists and
fully abreast of the times.
II will be remembered that they n It
Sply make all kinds of plates from the
finest gqag plates to rubber, but also
rxtrac' teeth xith"lt gain. The p.b-
lie will find the firm sofis admirably
fitted to do work in all departments Of
dentistry ut The lowest prices and in
The most woFkpsnliks manner You
are SURE of rec living Satisfaction ut the
new fiire.
Eh9dua Cen fnr Rsfpiarsa Eaesos1a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
Death Of an Aged Citizen.

On Saturday James Forenoon living
in Willowdale township, seven miles
northwest of the city, died of failure of
the heart He was aged 7Syears. He
had been in usual health until within
a few weeks, but the coming on of cold
weather proved too much for bis con-
-stitution.
The funeral services win be heie AZ
the house Saturday at 10 a. m; inter
aaent in the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
Deaths Roaming.

Mrs. Henry Stevens, living north OF
the city. died Wednesday, and was
buried today. The family has been
doubly bereaved ~ only a week age q
daughter was taken and now that the
mother is gone, sorrow seems to have
settled upon the remaining relatives.
The same disease, typhoid fever, took
both members of the family.
Mrs. Martin died last night at the
residence of j. p. Fishburn, northwest
OF the city. She was quite aged, being
about 70 years old. She died of old
age and has l.een feeble for some time.
The funeral will be Sunday morning
- - house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Over no mans election in Dlckinsr
county is there more general satisfac
ton and more universal rejoicing tia
over the reelection of our present POI
ular county superintendent, j S. For
He is a scholar of no mean ability.
gentleman of polished manner, has Al
intimate acquaintance with the safe
and most approved methods of scho
work. and is in every way the prop
individual for that important tru;
The teachers, pupils and patrons alikr
all over the county, are highly pleased
-TChapman Courier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
The Solomon Burglary Case.

Will Bennett, charged with stealing
flour from Crooks Bros, Solomon, was
tried Tuesday. T. E. Dewey, of Abb
lene, appeared for the State and o. L.
Moore for the defense. An examina
ton was waived and the prisoner turned
over to Sheriff Naill to await trial a,
the February term of the District
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Great rejoicing all over the world on account o
the discovery of South American Nervine which
IS acknnH lodged by all AS the mort valuable med
csl discovery of this century. IL possesses prop
erties which qniekl, cure the Stomach and Nerves
and give sweet and r'frerhing health W b. re dis
es-e. nervousness ana pain have been the rule
50 IN AnfLican Nerytnc has no equal as cure
FIR weak StnfDacii. weak Nerves;weak Lungs,
weekly females weakn. Sc Of old age and Ill ferks
OF failing health. trial bottle viii convince Won
Price Is cis. and 81 Is sold by J NJ. GlEIssSFR
firnggisf, Abilene. x ,nsas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

An exchange says that If farmer
who have horses in pastures fenc1G
with barbed wire, will plow furro"
OF two around the pasture, inside tht
fence, the danger will not be half St
great as without. The stock will b.
able to distinguish the line at nigh
and thus avoid being horribly mangl' d
and perhaps killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

A travelling man, stopping at the
Lee House CampbeIlsburg. Ind a"
learning thai a lad, in The viliage w.
81. fftrng terribly with cramp c'lir, gave
tlir landla,iy hottie of IN diem " lch
he had Nth him and qnrsted her -
take it to hr sick won II. The mtd,
ellie relieved her promptly and she be-
lieves saved her life, it was Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and DiarrhOea
Remedy, the promptest and most re-
liable m-dicinr in use for bowel COM
plants. Sold by Barnes e NOrthcraft
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
CONGRATULATIONS.

Our friend, Frank G. Toms, is the
latest candidate ta congratulations
upon his accession to patterned houars.
The first born of his family was wei
cnmed Tuesday. and is a daughter
All are d,ing well. Frank bears this
greaf happiness with good grace and
receives congratulations without
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Permit US to call your attention to
the fact that W. are still running the
undertaking business at cost and not
charging any thing for the u>e of our
hrarse and the attendance of our under
tnEer. We are doing this for special
reasons and expect 10 continue for Il
long tim-.
UPsHAw FURN. & Opt. Co.
163&ll-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Chapman is determined to stop trains
running through that city at full speed
and the U. P. will probably have some
heavy damages to pay on account OF
the Shannon accident.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
Lost

Saturday night between Abilene and
Enterprise, OIL The Enterprise road, Il
>ackfuI of account book belonging Il"
{. LEHMAN & Son. Enterprise. A lib
eral reward will he paid for their re-
turn or information leading 10 their
recovery. .,ppI, a. this ,ffic- or to
C.llOFFMAN Il SON, Enterprise
III 8 SI3-l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Gentlemen i'll find stock If Fall and Winter Suits,
Ovecoats and Trousers the Largest and Best Selected and Lowest
Priced in the entire city.
We call particular attention inc of MEMS BUSINESS
SUITS S Sl2 SIS and SS We show you these figures
r values not be had outside house the
price above stated Our establishment continuous exposition
of modern and stylish Ohng The Superior Quality Style
Fit and Finish of Garments we'll established that
men is unnecessary We shall maintain the HIGH STANDARD
which has made reputation and continue in the future
tend business by courteous treatment and good values
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

The marriage license market contl'
ues to boom. The general prospect
for prosperity brought on By the gil
rious Republican victory seems to en-
courage the young people to risk TIL
journey over matrimonial seas.
Today Judge Seeds issued Gcens
to Albert Liuderman and Mimi
Weber, both of Herington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

A marrow escape from fire occurred
in Geo. Palfrey's house last night,
the building being fired from defective
fiues around the furnace. The arriva
of the proprietor just in time saved tht
fire from spreading.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
For Sic or Trade.

The Cottage house i'm Solomon City.
Its location Is unsurpassed, is welland
favorably known 10 The travelling pub
lie with ii good trade built up. Would
trade fol farm or property in good
1--we town. J. M. PRESHAw,
eff Solomon CITY. Kansas,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
Official Paper Of County and City.
Carlton has lost its stucco mill, i
having been moved to Gypsum City.

Hope Las new church. the German
Lutheran, and continues to bold its
rank as one of the pleasan test little
cities in the west.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Judge w. P. Seeds conferred supreme
happiness today upon two pairs of low
ing hearts by issuing to their possessoI'
marriage licenses. The following ar
the parties who will soon be made Oh
or rather, two: Jerry Freeland an
Minnie E. Rowe, Solomon; Timott
A. Major and Julia G. Devan, Cha
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Enterprise will soon set up claim
to being called the Athens OF Dickln-
son county on account of the college
that is proving so successful there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
Farmers Take Notice.

Sacks "a, good as new a. 5, 10. and
Is cents apiece. Lard cans neatly new
al % Crafts eacn. A large lot of empty
barrels for sale cheap at the Pailnr
Grocery of Kump, Fickes & Go.
OFF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

DR.. Cady,s Condition Powders. they
tone up the digestive organs. free they
system of worms. give the horses =
good appetite. cansing hem TO shed
freely and pntting hem in; shape for
had work. Fnr saIe BY Barnes &
Nurfilcr1ft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Gallagher. of the Harrington Head
light. wants the candidates for post
mastership to come up and announce
through his columns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

Cholera Mnrbus Ia one of the most
hateful and dangerous diseases. mary
deaths resulting frpm il each year.
usually because it is not property trraf-
ed. Tie NEST severe cases may be-
cured by using Chambrrlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrho~a Remedy. 1t
never fails. Sold by Barnes s. North
craft. So
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

DiXDns ''Carbur-t of Iron Stove
Polish is the best and purrst. The new
big e Ike is double The size of thu gid
small cake aud sold AT same prize.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
lively Years AM cted

Farmers. you can get the mnst money
for your eggs At Kump. Kicke> & Co. S
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

We invite and all to call store and look We will
take pleasure showing various lines of Suits and Oveeoa
We to have them gh and believe they and know
that the tower than any of We do
not sell trash and advise people not buy of house. What
want is to have good fairly examined Innings and
general makeup and satisfied that after fair comparison
will be convinced that store is the place to trade
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22
Don't Forget.

Highest cash price paid for eggs a
Kump. FIckes & Co. s.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-11-22

BLUFFToS, IND, FeD 8, S81.
/ have been afflicted with blooi poison for
twelve years. Have used prescriptions from
physicians offered me during that period. Tnrough
the druggist, W. A. Gutelius, pro ured one bot
tie oil b. b. B and since have used thre- tiles,
and ain sati-fed II has done me more good than
anything ever used. am almost well, and am
SURE, within two or three weeks will be perfect
we'll, after twelve years suffering intensely.
Write address JOSEPH FEST,
Wells county, Ind. Baker aud COnfectioner.
A N Atlanta