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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
BRADSTREET'S REPORT.
Some Decrease Reported In Business-Fa
ures For the Week.

Some Decrease Reported In Business-Fail-
ures For the Week.
NEW YORK, April 7.-Bradstreet'S in its
review of the week, says: Special tele-
grams to Brddstreet'S report some decrease
IN the total volume Of merchandise distrib-
1ted early in the week, with moderate
gains since. The weather throughout the
country has been warmer and more season
able, and wagon roads west and south are
easier to travel, which fact has stimu-
ated freer movement OF grain and stock
20 the market One effect Of the latter IS
seen in declines of 10c per 100 pounds IN
prices of hogs at Omaha and OF 10
20 2Oc at Kansas City. Business is smaller in
volume at New Orleans than had been ex-
oected, and is fair only at St. Joseph, Gin
cinnati, Sioux City and Galveston. The
raising Of the Burlington freight boycott
aas helped trade Northwest, notably at
Chicago. Funds do not show signs OF in
:reaslng stringency at leading financial
,enters, with few exceptions, and rates on
call and time are not materially changed.
Dur total Of bank clearings OF thirty-two-
cities for March is - per cent. less than
last year, 10 per cent. less than IN 1886 and
"a per cent. greater than in 1885.
At New York the March decline was 16
OST CcuO. 1906 ohA ~ POI NChIs
against 1856. The New York stock market
is active and excited.
Money is slightly easier at 2 to 2115 on call
Foreign exchange is lower on Offering of
security bills
Reports of business failures number 147
the United States this week. against 80
asst week and 1S2 this week last year.
The total of failures in the United States,
-anuary to date, is 3, 200, against q a6 ina
QCZ
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
FLOOD IN The MISSOURI
The Big Muddy on q Tsar-Great Damag'
Above sioux City.

The Big Muddy on q Tear-Great Damages
Above sioux City.
Sioux CITY, Iowa, April 1.-THE food on
the Missouri Immediately above Sioux City
has been the highest and most disastrous
since the memorable inundation Of the
spring Of ISL The region inundated is the
low ground on the Dakota side above the
Sioux river. During the breakup Of the
ice two weeks ago an immense gorge
formed in the curved channel Of the MIS-
souri, below Elk Point. A dam was formed
and the whole expanse OF low country
overtowed. In every direction for miles
the whole country was under water. Elk
Point was o diminutive island in a vast sea
OF angry waters. The country there is
thickly settled and many farmers had al
ready moved their live stock TO the bluffs.
Just below Elk Point the county suthori-
ties have dug an immense ditch along the
line of the lowest depression, northeasterly-
toward the Sioux river, to carry on Hood
waters. This ditch carries a flood Of waters
with great violence into the Sioux river
above the st. Paul railroad bridge. There
was thus q vast river several miles wide
sweeping across the low lands. 1t plowed
out the ditch and threatened to change
the channel Of the Missouri in conformity
with it; tore away fences, hay stacks
small outbuildings and every thing in it's
way.
1t is now learned from Superintendent
Beardsley, Of the Milwaukee Company,
that about four miles of the railroad track
was washed out this side Of Elk Point. The
violence OF the current may be inferred
from the fact that about a mile and quar-
ter Of the track, including railroad ties
and iron, has been carried two miles away
from the roadbed and left in the fields.
The Sioux river. swollen by the food wa
tiers OF the Missouri, rapidly accumulated
a great mass of driftwood and ice against
the railroad bridge. The pressure was
| sufficient to move the bridge three feet
and would have swept the structure en-
tirely away but for the precautions taken
by the railroad company. However, it
will take two weeks to repair the damage
Tuesday night the gorge, which caused
all the trouble, suddenly broke. The con-
fined flood rushed down the stream like a
race horse and with an omlnous roaring
sound. The rise here was ten feet in less.
| than ten hours and the lower part of the
| city was threatened. Yesterday the river
fell some, but it is still very high Above,
in the region Of Elk Point, the water still
stands deep on the low grounds aud it will
be many days before it can lie drained of.
| 1t is thought no lives have been lost.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
Acts Approved.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The President has
pproved the act amending the laws relst-
ing to navigation; the act to enable the
secretary Of the Interior TO pay certain
.reditors OF the Pottawatomie Indians out
the funds of said Indians; the act to-
royide for holding terms of the United
states courts at Mississippi City; the act
confirm New Madrid locating survey
70. 2,Ss9, and to provide for the issue OF a
,atent therefor; the act for the relief OF
Peter Mack, Thomas J. Wright and others;
he act for the relief Of importers Of ami
GALS for breeding purposes in certain,
.ases: the act authorizing the Little Rock
& Alexandra Railway Company 10 build
certain bridges in the State OF Arkansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
KANSAS CROPS.
The Season Two Weeks Late, Bat the Feel.
ing Hopeful.


ing Hopeful.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 4-The following is
synopsis of the forthcoming quarterly re-
port of the Kansas State Board of Agricul-
ture for the week ending March 81, 1858:
Wheat area sown in tue State in the fall
OF 1887 as compared with that sown the pro-
vious year, 1O1 per cent, which gives to-
tai area for the State Of LBS, SIS acres,
which Is an access of IL 800 acres above the
acreage Of the previous year. Winter killed
or destroyed from other causes, eight per
cent. General condition OF crops as COM
pared with a full stand aud unimpaired VII
tality, % per cent.
Tame Grasses-Au varieties Of tame
grasses suffered more or less from the
drought OF last season, and as reports vary
in regard to them it is difficult to deter
mine which variety has withstood the
drought best; but timothy and clover,
especially for Eastern and alfalfa and or
chard grass for Western Kansas, seem TO
give on the whole the best satisfaction.
Fruit-Buds OF all varieties with the ex-
ception of peaches are reported in good
healthy condition and promise good crop.
The season is reported generally through
out the State as about two weeks
late, but the ground without any ex-
ceptlon is In excellent condition for
spring crops. The subsoIl of Kan
sas is reported as more thoroughly
soaked by the March rains than it has been
for many years. Altogether the situation
in Kansas at this time is most hopeful and
the farmers throughout the State are in
good spirits and not without reason are ex-
pecting bountiful yield from the seed
that thew put into the ground this season,
Rye-The general condition of the crop,
as compared with the average condition,
100 per cent.
Live Stock-Horses: Condition generally
good, but IN many counties thin in flesh in
consequence Of the scarcity and high price
of gram; no prevailing disease.
notwithstanding the fear and
anxiety of farmers throughout the State
last fall, cattle have gone through the win
ter in fair shape, as rule, and the percent
age Of loss is less than it has been for q
number Of years. In general, cattle are
thin, but in good health, and have sufficient
strength to carry them through to grass
Only few counties report loss, aS& these
are in the extreme western portion OK the
State, and are attributed 70 cornstalks and
other dry, indigestble food.
Hogs-Farmers generally, on account oil
the light corn crop, sold their hogs of
close in the fall, and those remaining are
for the most part thin in flesh. There will
be but few pigs this spring. In few
counties hog cholera is reported, but gen
orally in a mild form. and it is no doU5
only the remnant of that fearful scourgt
which played so much havoc among ths
hogs of Kansas the two preceding years.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

Topeka, Kan, April "a motion was
made in the Supreme Court yesterday to
advance the case Of Buford Crawford by
Robert Crawford, his next friend. against
the Board of Education in the city OF Fl
Scott. This is the case Involving the ques-
ton of the right Of the colored children or
Fl. Scott to enter the public schools in
common with the white children. The
motion was made on the ground OF the i'm
portance OF the issues Of statutory and
constitutional law involved, touching the
freedom of the Kansas common schools
and their equality OF rights in the enjoy
ment OF the system. The court took the
matter under advisement
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
One of the unluckiest men we have e

One Of the unluckiest men we have ever
known was even conscious of his ill-luck,
and declared that somehow or another, the
off-chance always hit him. 1t was partly
true; but the intimate friends who knew
and loved him understood well that there
was in him this awkwardness, this re-
dundancy of angles presented to fate, in
very high degree, that being at once good
man, thoughtful man, and highly cul-
tiyated one, he always in critical moments
contrived to do precisely the wrong thing.
This capability Of being incapable is by no
means unusual. On the other hand the
lucky man who fits his fortunes, who,
whether apparently able or stupid,
can do just what his especial circum-
stances require him to do. Very
stupid men are often ready men, armed
with a readiness as of dogs when they
twist from under a cartwheel unhurt. The
fool who makes fortuue'' is usually
man with just the foresight or the judg
ment, or the intuitIve perception OF the
way things are going-a faculty like long
sight or keen hearing and independent Of
intellectual power-requisite to make large
profits quickly. In fact, the fortunate man
is usually the man who. in consequence OF
some hidden quality in his nature, deserves
fortune. Nevertheless, there is a residuum
Of true personal good or i'll luck Of men to
whom things happen so unusual, and so
little applicable by their acts or any thing
that either is or can be in themselves, that
the world, considers them either the favor
ties or victims Of fortuna.-LoadoH Spectator
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
A SENSATIONAL elopement occurred

A SENSATIONAL elopement occurred
at Wilkesbarre, Pa, recently. A
butcher named Joseph Tradiski who
had been very prominent in Polish
circles, eloped with Mrs. Volvavitch,
the widow of the murderer who was
hanged at Wilkesbarre three days pre-
viously. They had been engaged since
the conviction of Volvavitch, last Sep
TENDER, and agreed to get married on
the night of the execution, but public
opinion was so strong they were afraid
to defy it. The woman took with her
the watch and chain stolen by her late
husband from the body of his victim,
John Bidsky.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

MAYOR HEWITT has written an i'm
portant letter to George B. Sloan,
chairman of the State Senate Finance
Committee. In it he alludes to COM
munication which he sent to the Gov
ernor. inclosing report from the
Academy of Medicine referring to the
condition of the quarantine establish
ment at New York. He invites the
immediate attention of the committee
to the subject, and speaks of the dan
ger of an outbreak of cholera in the
city. The quarantine establishment is
in a dilapidated condition. and the APP
pliances are. inadequate. He urges
the Legislature to appropriate the
necessary amount $500, ZOO, at once,
10 make the requisite repairs and addi-
tions, and says if the State is unwill-
ing to do this, the city will do it at
once if the control of the quarantine be
transferred to the Board of Health
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

The Treasury Department reports a
net decrease in the circulation during
March past amounting to S3,166, 514
On April l, compared with March 1,
there was decrease in the circulation
ef gold coin amounting to $3.50. 434; in
standard silver dollars. 1929, $40; in
subsidiary silver. s204,759; in gold GER
tificates, 1888. 964; in United States
notes, S1,90S, $50; in National bank
notes, S1,525, l59. and an increase in
the circulation of silver certificates
amounting to S7.073, $50. The treas.
ury money and bullion fund was in
creased s6.O96,67S during March, and
the issue of National bank notes agcre.
gated 81, 1855, 600, and the redemptions
amounted to SIS, Alp, $50.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

LIMA, O., April 3-Last evening Patrick
Hughes, Dave Gallagher aud James
Stockey were stabbed 10 death in fight
with Dave Crowder and William Coins,
colored. Crowder and Coins were passing
Manning's saloon on Main street, when a
quarrel ensued. Hughes heart was cut in
two with razor. The most intense excite
ment was caused by the murder and the
police were unable TO keep the streets
clear A mob formed aud the various po-
lice stations and the county Jail were WIS.,
listed, but the murderers were not found.
II was learned late At night that the au-
thorIties had arrested them soon after the
murder and had them in hiding, fearing
mob violence.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

GEORGE ALLEN, of Aiken, S. c., died
recently of voluntary starvation. He
was in prosperous circumstances, but
had been for some time a sufferer from
a complaint of the stomach, every thing
he ate causing him terrible pain. He
refused all medicine and decided to
cure the disease by starving it out He
began starving himself and for thirty
seven days nothing but water entered
his stomach. He then became uncon-
scious and his family began giving him
stimulants in small quantities, but it
was too late, and he died on the thirty
ninth day of his fast. He was well ed
ucated and sixty years of age.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

A DISPATCH from London, SAYS the
Montreal Miller, again urges British
millers to form syndicate for the pur-
chase of No. hard wheat. pure and
unadulterated, direct from the North
western farmers. 1t says the wheat
would, of course, have to be stored in
elevators owned or controlled by the
syndicate. This would be the chief
source of expense. Nevertheless, it
declares, the formation of such syndi-
cate is highly desirable in the interest
of the native producer as well as of the
British miller
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
..rv.rr. Bond B,u Amendment.

WASHINGTON. April Ex-senator Fsrwell
yesterday offered an amendment to the
Bond bill, authorizing and directing the
Secretary of the Treasury 10 issue and sell
to the National Banking Association at par,
coupon or registered bonds bearing ~ per
cent. interest, to be used by the banks az
security for circulation. Such bonds are
exempt from State and municipal authori-
", and the banks arc authorized to issue
circulating notes TO the extent Of 100 per
cent. Of their par value. The Secretary is
directed to invest the surplus held in the
treasury, including the money received for
said bonds, in the purchase Of United States
bonds in open market
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

Two new theaters about to be opened
in Berlin, are named "Theater of the
Living" and "Theater of the Dead. /"
The theater where classical works are
to be played will be called the LES
sing Theater, while the Grown Prince
Theater" will be the name given to the
theater reserved for the production of
s'live" plays.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

IT is stated that Claus Spreckels, the
California sugar king, has decided to
build refinery in Philadelphia. 1t is
understood that s., OOO,OO capital will
be put into the enterprise, all to be
supplied by Mr.. Spreckels himself, and
that contracts for the erection, ma
chinery, etc., will be placed in a few
days. The capacity of the proposed
refinery is put at 1000 barrels. or 2OO,-
600 pounds per day. The cost of the
plant has been stated rs $4,000. 900,
and the annual output as $50, 900, 900.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

THE beautiful daughter of Russian
army officer rented a room in Moscow
recently, but directly she had taken
possession of it the police appeared
and forced the door, when she jumped
from the window and was MORALLY in
jured. Her trunk contained dynamite
bombs, which on Investigation, were
intended for the purpose of assassinat-
ing the Gar.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

THE Spanish Minister of Finance has
presented the budget for 1889. The
revenue receipts are estimated at
f34. 900. 900 and the total expenditure
at f33, 10000
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

Hon. DAVID n. WHITE, formerly ed.
itor of the Pittsburgh, Pa-) Gazette
and founder of the Republican party,
died at his home at Sewickley, Pa, re.
Gently. Deceased was eighty-foul
four years of age.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

UNITED STATES CONSUL MAGE has
informed the Department of State that
the Norwegian Government has not
taken any action against the importa-
ton of American pork, and does not
contemplate such action.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

ELEVEN members of the French
Radical Left have resigned. as a pro
test against the action of the majority
of that party which refused to de.
nounce General Boulanger's plebisci
tory attempts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
An Excess of Emigrants.

LONDON, April S-The Transatlantic
steamship companies are stopping the
booking OF Irish emigrants, because the
number OF applications for passages are
greater than can De accommodated
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12

HARRY HOWARD KEY, son of Francis
Scott Key, author of "Star Spangled
Banner" died recently of heart disease
in Mobile, Ala.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-12
CURRENT COMMENT.

The President has signed the Buff
falo Post-office Site bill, about which
there has been much comment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
The storms Havoc at Wheeling.

Once more the upper Ohio Valley in the
vicinity of Wheeling, W. Va. is suffering
from deluge. In the general chaotic con-
dition of things it is impossible to form an
estimate, but the loss within a radius fifty
miles of Wheeling will certainly reach half
million dollars, maybe much more when the
facts are fully known. So far as reported
no loss of life has occurred, but there have
been numerous us.narrow escapes. The entire
farming country is flooded. Corn, oats and
all crops of kindred nature are utterly
ruined, and barns, stables, outhouses and
dwellings have been swept away in every
valley through which runs tributary TO
the Ohio. as usual, the railroads have SUI
fered terribly along the line of the PittsbuTg
division of the Baltimore and Ohio, num-
Der OF bridges having beer carried away.
The worst wreck in Wheeling occurred at
six O'Clock yesterday evening when the big
and heavy two-span stone bridge on the
line of Main street, connecting the northern
and southern sections of the city, fell into
the rushing flood beneath. 1t had been
crowded with people all during the after
noon, bu. the tremcrs occasioDed in the big
structure by drift wood crashing against the
piers had served as warning to the people
and the few on the structure when it began
to 90 succeeded 10 getting off. The fall oI
this bridge broke the twenty-inch water
mains and the natural and artificial gas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
ALExAEDRIA VA. WEDNESDAY EVENING AUGUST o. 1888

pipes to the south side, and all that part OF
the city is without light or water. The nat.
ural gas mains are broken outside of the
city limits. Reports from ali The surround.
Ing country indicate heavy losses. All trains
have been ordered abandoned on the Ohio
river read. About two hundred delegates
to the republican State convention at
Charleston to-day are stuck on this road at
Sstersvile, forty miles south on the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the system when
Bilious or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and FeVers; to Cure Habitual Con.
stipaiion, Indigestion, Piles, tic. Manufac.
tured ouiy by the California Fig Syrup Com.
pany, San Francisco, Gel. e. S. Leadbeater
& Bro. agents Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs WINsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children eethng is tho prescription OF one of the
best female nurses and physicians in tho United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-faihng success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
its value is incaculab!e. II relieves the child
from pain cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 25 cents a
bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
DRUG SITS,
Corner Prince and Fairfax street,


Prescriptions a speciality. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia, Hedycsmis, Geranium
and Florida Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
sponges Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes full assortment of Patent Medi.
cines, Coxes Gelatine, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa.
rine; Spices of all kinds, and select stock Of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
zane nnalitY can be obtained elsewhere. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
STEAMERS.
STEAMER J. ". THOMPSON.
SUMMER AND WINTER SCHEDULE FOR
1883 AND 1889,

1855 AND 1859,
Commencing Mordsy, June %, 1888.
First.class SOC. Second. class 35c.
Steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 8 a. m. from
Reeds wharf Alexandria, for RIVER LAND
INGS. Returning Tuesday, Thursday and saLur
day mornings making all river landings.
For charter each day except Monday, Wedncs
day and Friday. For further information apply
to +. A. REED & CO.. Agents,
je21 If Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Daily Linet0NOrt1lka and Fortress Monroe
NUNNECIINN NJ NUNf ULA WIFI III.
MERCHANTS AND MINERS EsaE
TO AND FROM BOSTON,
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP co
TO AND FROM NEW YORK.

.g-n-. Steamer GEORGE LEARY CPoto-
.GGsssiszssi22ssa mac Steamboat Company MONDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS aud FRIDAYS, at 5:30 p. m.
Steamer JANE MOSELEY Qnland and Sea.
board Coasting Company TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS at $50 p. M, and SUNDAYS at
4:30 p. M.
Leary stops at Pinoy Point every trip
Moseley stops at Cornield Ha-bor every trip.
Steamers leave Alexandria promptly on timc
from Reeds wharf and make freight connections
at Eorfolk with railroads and steamboats, for all
Southern points.
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agents Alexandria.
VIM. P. WEIGH, Supt. P S. Co., Wash'n.
&. r. PHILLIPS, Supt. 1. & S. Co., Washn
feb21 If