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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
THE THiNGvAlLA.
Arrival of the Damaged Vessel at Halifax
Statement of the CAPTAIN.

Arrival of the Damaged Vessel at Halifax
Statement of the Captain.
HALIFAX, n. s., Aug. 1S.-The Danish
steamer Thingvalla was signalled on the
harbor at six O'Clock Yesterday morning in
charge of Pilot William White, of boat
number =. She crawled along at the rate
of two miles an hour, and three hours
elapsed before she arrived at the wharf of
Pickford G. Black, her agents. Meanwhile
crowds of people lined the water front.
Captain Laub made the following state
ment: II was in bed on the morning Of
the 18th. The second officer relieved the
first officer on the bridge at four O'Clock
in the morning. About 4:3O l was awak-
ened by hearing the second officer shout
out port helm. A moment later the
telegraph bell rang to reverse engines.
jumped out of bed and rushed on deck
in nv night clothes. just as l ar
rived on deck there was a tremendous
crash. We had collided with a large
steamer and struck her amidships Just be-
low the main mast. For a moment all was
confusion and there were loud shriels from
people on both ships. l Immediately ran
aft and ordered my crew to prepare
boats for the launching. By the time I
returned TO the bridge we had disentangled
ourselves from the strange ship. found
the second officer of the boat we had
collided with on board. From him 1
learned that the ship We had collided with
was the Geiser. We had cut clear through
the cabin of the officer while he was asleep.
He rolled out of bed and grasped the
chains of our ship Ny first duty was to
look after my ship and quiet my passen-
gers. This l did. Daylight was just
breaking and there was no fog, but it was
hay and there was a slight shower of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
CHICAGO SOOTHSAYERS.
Hundreds of Women Who Grow Fat at tn
Expense of Credulous Fools.

Hundreds of Women Who Grow Fat at the
Expense of Credulous Fools.
There are between three hundred
and four hundred people in Chicago
who devote themselves to the business
of fortune-telling. Truly peculiar
people are these dealers in futures"
and from many standpoints they are
interesting studies. While they have
some striking characteristics in COM
mon, the same can not be said of their
methods, each of them having a pro-
ceeding wholly different from the
method of every other. Among the
entire number of Chicago's soothsayers
there are not half dozen who in per-
sonal appearance answer the idea COM
mon in fiction and art of the witch
dealer in those uncamy powers which
are suppose to reveal not only the pos
sibilities and probabilities, but the ac-
Qualities of the future. The ideal nee
romancer is tall, thin and cadaverous,
with unkempt hair and piercing eyes,
and weird, unusual manner; but the
chicago prophetess-thee ntlre numoer
of fortune-tellers are, with one or two
exceptions, women-is fat. and if she
is not fair, she, as rule, is more than
forty.
Whether it is because they perfectly
understand how confidently they may
trust to the credulity of humanity, or
whether they implicitly rely on the
powers with which they profess to hold
communion, they certainly are the most
comfortable, care-free individuals, as a
class to be found in days journey.
And really, why should not this be so?
Like the lily, ''they toll not, neither do
they SPIN" and if they are not arrayed
like Solomon in all his glory, it is not
because they haven't the money to pay
for raiment gorgeous enough for king.
Chicago Globe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Safe and Effective.

BRAypRETH's PILLS are the safest and
most effective remedy for Indigestion, Ir-
regularity of the Bowels, Constipation,
Billousness, Headache, Dizziness. Malaria,
or any disease arising from an impure
state of the blood. They have been in use
in this country for over fifty years, and the
thousands of unimpeachable testimonials
from those who have used them, and their
constantly increasing sale, is :ncoutrovert-
ible evidence that they perform all that is
claimed for them.
BRANDRETH's PILLS are purely vegetable,
absolutely harmless and safe to take at any
time
Sold in every drug and medicine store,
either plain or sugar-coate6.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
BLAINE IN BOSTON.
Ovation to the Great Republican Lead,
on His Way Home.

ovation TO the Great hepuDllcan Leader
His Way Home.
BosToS, Aug. 1.-The Blaine party ar
rived here yesterday afternoon. On
alighting from the train Mr.. Blaine was
conducted to an open barouche and DR..
Burden, chairman of the Republican State
Committee, took a seat beside him. The
four horses attached were driven slowly
along the streets to the Eendome Hotel.
Mr.. Blaine appeared tired and worn, ever
and anon stroking his beard. The party
arrived az the hotel at Gas o'clock. From
that hour on to nine O'Clock people gath
cred until 10000 were about the hotel bal
cony. There was band music, fireworks
and cheers.
When Blaine appeared he was escorted
to a balcony by DIR. Burden. Henry {.
Lodge, A. w. Beard and others. His ap-
pearance evoked tremendous cheers which
were renewed again and again. d.. Bur
6en introduced Mr.. Blaine to the audiences
and tue latter returned thanks for the
tlattering reception gwen Kim. He Their
spoke of the duty of Massachusetts in the
impending political contest; referred to
the tariff in his usual style. thanked the
people and retired. The display of fire.
works Was fine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
INTEREST IN POLITICS.
The Great Questions of the Day on Ever
Good Citizens LipS.

The Great Questions of the Day on Every
Good Citizens Lips.
In brief, there is evidence of an in
creasing number of men who take the
fiveliest possible interest in politics,
not as a game, not for the sake of in
creasing their own power, nor for Sc
curing places either for themselves or
their friends, but because, as they
have clearer consciousness of their
political nature-and thu whole move
ment of American history hRs been to-
ward the development of this con-
sciousness-they take keener inter
est in politics as an expression OF
human thought, as an element in large
problems.
Time was when there was more
marked trace of boyishness in the Ma
tional conception of politics. Before
jackson, the old traditions made
statesmen privileged class, and pol
tiles was dignified profession. In
Jackson's time there was almost as
much of a real addition to the polit-
ical mass in America as there was to
the English political world when the
bars were formally let down and the
right of suffrage extended. From
Jackson's time to Lincoln's politics
was the National game. Partly from
the simplicity of social conditions,
which offered fewer distractions than
now, but more from the inherent force
of the American character which found
herein its proper outlet, politics was
the theater, the opera, the baseball
game, the intellectual gymnasium, al.
most the church, of the people, and q
man suffered two great interests to
divide his life-his business, that is
and his politics Monthly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
LAWYERS Amendment.

WASHINGTON, Aug. A.-Representative
Lawler, of Illinois, yesterday introduced a
% Il amendatory of the Interstate Com
merce law by providing that it should be
unlawful for any common carrier, subject
to the provisions of the Inter State Com
merce law, to carry or transport any COM
modify for any shipper in car or vehicle
owned, leased or in any way controlled by
such shipper. 1t also makes it unlawful
for any shipper to make contract with
any carrier to convey his property in cars
or vehicles controlled by such shipper. 1t
further amends the act by gi'-ing to any
person complaining of violations of the act
all fines imposed ans collected Tor such
yiolationS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Coming Out at the Small End.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. 15.-Pitrsburgh
Phil, the noted horse race plunger, his
brother, George Smith and Samuel Mig
mercy have returned home from New York
for a rest. Phil is not the same cheerful
confident winner of thousands that he was
this time last year. Up TO date he is said
to be nearly $4,000 loser on the season.
Things have not been coming his way,
and, in common with many more people
who follow the horses, he has been making
losses he was sick about four weeks, and
some good things got away from him in
consequence. He has rather low estimate
OF the honesty of many racing events, even
on such famous course as that at Long
Branch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
An Affiliated Editor.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 15.-The chief OF po-
lice had somewhat excited caller this
morning II the person of the editor OF the
Freie PreSSe. The cause Of his excitement
was shown to the chief, and proved to be
in appearance. at least one OF those
dynamite bombs used so efectually by An
archis.s in Chicago. The weapon was
found lying in front of the Freie PresSc
Office early this morning and consisted
Of piece of gas-pipe about eight inches
long, TO which was attached fuse four
inches long. Both ends were stopped
with cork. The bomb has not yet been
examined, but Chief Deitsch thinks that
it is the manuf acture OF some practical
Joker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

HorribIe Heath Dy lightning.

EMPoRIA, Kan, Aug. Is. - Thursday
afternoon Henry Westfall, a farmer, living
on Eagle creek, fifteen miles southwest of
this city, was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. He was stacking hay when
the stroke descended. The fluid set the
hay on fire, and the flames and thunder
clap frightened the horse which struck off
the field at a break-neck speed. The I'M
fortunate mans wife saw the horrible
sight and, quick as possible, stopped the
horse and pulled her dead husband out of
the flames, but not until his feet and legs
had heen burned
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Faith in Father.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 14.-Allen G. Thur
man, son of the Democratic candidate for
Vice President, who has just returned
from a trip to the Pacific coast, to-day
said he was very much pleased with the
political situation as he found it in the
Western States: Father has many
warmer supporters" said he, than the
old leaders of the Republican party in Cal
ifornia- The Chinese question is the lead
ing one there. The present restriction
law does not prevent immigration of the
Chinese. Fully 1850 have got into Cali
fornia in the past month. Our position en-
the tariff woald make US very strong in
Colorado and Minnesota. In the latta
State the result is very much in doubt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
A Canadian Hotel-Keeper Murdered by 8
Drummer.

MONTREAL, Can, Aug. 16.-News has
reached this city OF a murder at Catean
Landing, forty miles from here. com
mercial traveller came into Joseph
Pilou's hotel between ten and eleven
O'Clock. and became engaged in an alter
catisn with Pilon's son. The elder PIlon
came down stairs and interferred, where
upon the traveller shot him through the
heart and he fell to the floor, dead IN
the excitement the murderer escaped
Montreal detectives were at once tele-
graphed for, s2d have left for the scene
of the tragedy. The people II the vicinity
of tbs tragedy are intensely sgitaied
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

INvALIDs, aged people, nursing mothers,
overworked, wearied out fatners, Will nnd
the happiest results from a judlcious use of
DIR. Sherman's PricklY Ash Bitters. Where
the liver or kidneys are affected, prompt
action is necessary 10 change the tide
toward health, ere the disease becomes
chronic-possibly incurable, and there is
nothing better to be found in the whole
range of ns1teria medicd. Sold everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
The Pilgrims Progress

Toward health and vigor is often painfully
penitential. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
smooths the path, however, and removes
such obstacles in the way as liver COM
plant, dyspepsia, disturbance Of the bowels,
collie, fever and ague and kidney complaints.
Physicians, after thirty years of trial,
accord it their unqualified approval 1t is
purely botanic ano safe. 1t improves both
sleep and appetite.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Exports of Provisions.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Exports OF the
principal articles of provisions during
July past aggregated in value Ss,614. 02J.
against IS, $40, 39S in July, 1887.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

THE police court records in any big city
show that Sunday is also day of arrest
journal of Education
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

INEXPENSIVE, the great substitute for Sui
phur Baths, Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair Dye, Black or Brown. Soc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

IN Ireland. at least, potato patch Is
seldom successful in covering rent-Nen
Haren Netrs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

THE downward path-the one with q
piece of orange peel on it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

WHEN the grocer retires from business
he weighs less than he did before.-Am<y-
lean Hcbretp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

"THAr settles it'll l am opposed to
trusts" sand the editor wnen the muci-
lage formed ''pool' on his table.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

A NOTE in bank is like rose, because it
natures by falling dew.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
nRICKkY ASH
/ BIT7ERS

One Of the most important organs Of the
human body is the LIVER When il fails TO
properly perform its functions the entire
system becomes deranged. The BRAIN,
KIDNEYS, STOMACH, BOWELS, all refuse
to perform their work. DYSPEPSIA, con-
STIPATl0N, RHEUMATISM, KIDNEY DIS
EASE, etc., are the results, unless some
thing is done to assist Nature in throwing
OF the impurities caused by inaction Of a
TORPID LIVER. This assistance so ne.
ceesarv will he found in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
CAUTION

Beware of Fraud, as my name and the price are
stamped on the bottom OF all my advertised shoes
before leaving the factory. which protect the wear
ers against high prices and inferior goods deak-
er offers w. L. Douglas shoes at "a reduced price,
or says ne has them without my name and price
stamped on the bottom. put him down rs fraud
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Another disputed Incense

sThe liquor license issued TO John
Appicl of Anaoostia is probably destined
20 become as notorious as the Brosnan
license. The application was accom-
panied by the signatures Of the requisite
number OF property owners and residents.
The w. Z. I. u. and others Interested in
local option in Anacostia secured the
withdrawal ola number ofthe signatures,
drawar constituted separate document
and, together with the application and
the police reports, &c, there was quite 4
bundle. The Commissioners overlooked
or mislaid the Withdrawals and acted on
the report of the police, 10 the effect that
there was a majority Of the signers In
favor Of the applicant. The license wa
issued and the temperance people are
urOtestinr
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
rhe Shipping League Adjourns

At the afternoon session of the Shipping
:. league yesterday resolution was adopted
urging upon Congress the passage of bill
providing for the payment by the eGovern-
fnent OF a tonnage bounty 10 Americans
built ships engaged in foreign trade Of
thirty cents per registered ton of each 1, ,0OO
miles travelled by the ship while in foreign
trade, this payment TO continue for term
of ten years, and after that for term Of
nine years, at a reduction of three cents
per year on the ton. Resolutions were
also adopted urging upon Congress inn
mediate provisions for coast defenses for
the rebuilding of navy, for the improve
ment of harbors and rivers, and for the
carrying of United States mails by Amer
ican vessels. After the adoption Of the
resolutions addresses were delivered by
DIR. Reed of Alabama, Admiral Porter and
General Imboden of Virginia, and tht
convention adjourned sine die.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
ANIUSEMIcNTS

Il. Algcnon Mcfarland business man
ager for Joshua WhitcOmb in "The Old
Homestead, has arrived in town, and will
open house next week at the National.
Hermann adds the great "Le Cocoon TO
his programme at the National tonight.
Matte Vickers i'm "Cherub, the Pearl of
Serpent Mountain" at the Biiou tonight.
Maggie Mitchell tonight at Albaugh's
in Maggie the Midget"
Jack Dempsey, the weight
champion 20 be at Kernan's next week, is
matched to fight Dominick McCailrey,
near Jersey City, on the 3lst instant.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Ladies' Kid Gloves at popular prices SOC,
CSC SOC, 81 per pair and upward. An odd
lot OF Fancy Fans left at prices that all can
meet. six and Fancy Linen Handkerchiefs
at greatly reduced prices.
Visit our Corset Department, which was
leading makes of O. p, II. & G., T.. M, DR..
Warmers Health Corsets, Brewster's Whale.
bone Corsets and others too numerous to
mention. Try one of our Perfect Fitting Soc
Corsets. We guarantee you never saw better
for the money. One lot OF samples in Corsets
at 43c, worth from 75c to 81.
odd lot OF Ribbons; prices cut right in two.
Ladies' and Misses Hosiery, in largo va
rieiy; opr Ladies', 26e Cotton Hose, % IN eolore color,
and Colored Ingram Fleeced Lined 60o Hose
for Soc, or Q pairs for 81; all sizes.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
~ M al a NnIca-

The Y. NJ. G. A. Literary Society last
night debated the question of oxpending
the Treasury surplus on public improve
mcnts. The question was decided in
favor of the Affirmative
The scientific talk in the association
parloTs will be ON "Iow a cathedral was
built i'm the 10th century" and will be
given by III. II. Kendall, architect.
~ Hon. Nelson Dingley, irl the veteran
morrow night in the parlor on how a
modern newspaper Is made. IL will be OF
nni Nnt.n1 ilaInrn.I
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
The Pottcrs Adjourn.

The banquet of the Potters Association
at Willard's last evening was an enjoyable
affair. An elaborate menu was served
after which speeches were made. Presi.
dent Thomas Maddox made the opening
address, giving an exhaustive history OF
ceramics from earliest times to the present
The various toasts were announced by
Hon. j. Hart Brewer, and responded to
by Judge Davis of Trenton, Hon. William
Walter Phelps, Judge Kelley, Hon. james
Buchanan, Hon. William Mckinley, and
Mcssrs. Shryock and Young.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Raddon's Representative InstaIIment
HOuee.

John Buddcn, the prominent and pioneer in
fiallmcni merchant, centrally located at 030
and n32 seventh street northwest, has one of
tho largest stocks In tho city, consisting In
part of housekeeping goods, union.mado
stoves, all kinds Of furniture, carpets, chairs,
oilCloths, etc, oic, all of which will be sold
~ cash prices on tho installmont plan on
fhaspfa
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
No Trouble 20 swallow

DIR, Pierces "Pellets" (the original 'littlo
liver pills. and no pain or gripping. Cure
sick or bilious headache, sour stomach and
cleanse the system and bowels Twenty
five cents a Yinl.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

60 buy every now book that comes out, when
You may have the privilege OF reading all you
want ~ the low price OF 80 subscription for an
entire year. Mr. ]. ID. Free, ir., No. 1343 +
street northwest has all the standard works
aud an the new books as soon as published
Call and subscribe.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

In the case of William II. and Mollie
Main against Daniel y. Hoadley,
Christian Heunch and Nathan O. Page,
based on Disputes over the Belycderc
Hotel, the answer of the defendants was
filed to-day. Main claims that himself
sister and Hoadley have a One-third in.
terest each. Hoadloy claims that he and
Main each have half interest.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

fana no ottcg) furnished by "Shcotz, the Con
fcciloncr," for dinner or supper parties %
families, Call on Mr.. Shoot1, at the corner OF
q and iith sts. n. W., and bo satisfied as tc
uunlffr and urice
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Master Workman Henry Smith of
Milwaukee, NJ. c., addressed Local As
sembly 2672 last night on Labor" An
oyster supper followed.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
GUINNIP y & i CO..
4O4-4O6 Seventh Street N. w.
Offering Fancy
han Costp price

Just O few OF those Mems Unlaundered
Shirts left at Goo or for 81 .25; sizes not
yet broken. Come early and secure your size.
Ladies' and Gents Wool Underwear greatly
reduced. Call and look them over.
Furs still booming. Ladies' Hair Muffs,
fIa ug ana best assorted S STOCK OF Mns
Sets left-Muff and Boa--at greatly reduced
prices since the holidays. Large line of Fur
Trimmings. Call and look our Fur stock
over 20 per cent. saved by buying your Furs
here.
Offering our entire stock Of Cloaks, consisting
of Ladies' and Children's, at cost price. We
do not wish to carry Coats over II a low price
will sell them. We are as anxious to sell
them cheap as you are to buy them cheap.
Giye us call. We promise you'll prompt and
polite attention.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

arc reminded that sheetz's candies and con
fcCtiOns arc second 90 none In America In
quality, and superior 10 those Of most manu-
rates ~ organizations and church committees
.shco,z, the Confoctioner," corner Of q and
1ith sts. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Fresh Alderney butter, ohurned every morn
ing and delivered In VI n ward" prints, 400.
per n. Also cottage choose, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC. per qt. Cream, loo. per at.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
WASHINGTON CRITIC
CITY SPECIALS.
M, Nv. peverIdpc.

1000 Pennsylvania avenue, house furnisher.
Pottery, Porcelain, rich Cut Glass, English
End American Cutlery, fine Plated Ware aud
Kitchen Utensils.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Tor WashInrton Dressed Bcef

tIruooRArH CHECK Books made 20 order.
Handsome designs. Koryand, 1912 Pennsyl.
yania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Committees on Sunday School Enter
-.

should hear In mind that pure CONNECTIONS,
such as are manufactured by Shootz, corner
~ q and nth ats. n, W., arc not only not
Injurious 90 children, but beneficial Special
rates Tor Sunday.schoos.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Hotel windsor

PowKnruL Opera Glasses. Hcmplor's, Ave
nue. and Four-and-ahalf.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Fuel at Summer Prices.
The Relvedcrc HntcI Casc.

The cheapest and cleanest fuel Is Wash
ington Gas Companys Coke. johnson
Brothers, sole agents.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

The Washington Riding Academy will
have It's weekly musical ride commencing
at o'clock p. IN. on Saturday evening
next, the 2lst instant.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
It Is the Best.

MoxoanAms ana address dies stamped in
colors at low figures. Keryands, i0i2 Penn
sylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
Iowler's ImproNod srrIne MnIIrnss.
nInnneors of Church and soclotv Fnlrs

Made 10 no all bcdsteads. Sold for cash or
on ingtallmonts, nj i1O5 Seventh street. n W.
over 1000 sold In Ave years in Washington.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

rovNrruL Opera Glasses. Hcmplor's, Ave
uuC and -Four and a-half
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

can't be exccilod In fine table board and
handsome apartments.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

VfsfrIga CARDS neatly engraved from your
plates az 40 cents per hundred. Koryand,
1912 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19
nAIderney Dairy Wngons.n -

All Goods at Reduced Prices
for this week at Ladson's Jewelry Store,
133 seventh street.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-19

Tho Queen OF Beers
n a tribe higher in price, but OF superior
quality 70 all others.