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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

Mr.. A. j. Bona6eld, of Tunnelton.
is in receipt OF a letter from his sis
ter, Miss Julia A. Bona6eld, who is a
missionary ia China. She is lecat, d
at Foo Chow. China. and writes that
she is delighted with the country and
is enjoying splendid health. She says
the climate lie delightful. Writing OF
the city in which she lives, she says:
FOO Chow city, proper, is a walled
city, but it is built up as closely out
side the walls. The population of
the entire city is about one million"
She says the foreigners there have
every nice homes, large airy build
iDgs, too open for a cold climate, but
suppose the proper thing for this
climate. At present We are having
what the people here cali cold wealth.
er, but / should call it at home camp
meeting ENTHUSIASTICALLY chilly"
She further writes: The streets of
Foo Chow are from FIVE to nine feet
wide. There is not a vehicle in the
place, but q number OF horses arc
owned by the wealthy Englishmen.
Everything is transported by coolies.
They are about the lowest class of
Chinese, bnt a very large class. 1
am not very fond of riding in q chair,
but as there is no other way / am
content"
She wrote with considerable emphs-
sis to her brother Jay that she did not
have to live on rats and rice as he
was wont to make her believe before
she started, and then proceeded to
give a list Of eAtables, which makes
as wish We were there ss We read.
We should say they fare sumptuously
"A great deal better than the major.
ity Of us "heathens" in the Gland of
the free and the home Of the brays.'
Miss Julia has changed her name
since she has been in China. She
says it is customary for all foreigners
to take a Chinese name, and having
visited the family Of Mr.. Young hi.
who is their pastor, she asked him TO
name her. In a few days she received
the following letter from Au Young
hi, naming her. II was written by
his daughter, and with the exception
Of the bieroglyphics. which occur in
a couple Of place., the writing IL plain
and legible. The letter is as follows:
"Aiss BoNAFIELD.
DEAR Girl II am very glad
TO give you a (here follows the hiern.
glyphics,) which is (more 'glyphics)
Is white. I think it is nice; we like
It 80 much. The white 10 pure, be-
cause ! think you are a good girl
The good girl is pure. 30 the white
was very 81 to name you. Dear girl,
do you like 81 II you do please let
me know. Now herewith I send You
a tuhalo, which hope you will like.
Now / can't write you longer, Hope
you will come 70 my house soon.
With best love,
yours truly,
Hu Young Nj"
Miss Julia explains that the sbuf
falo'' sent her was only a toy one
which she bad admired At their house
when she bad paid them q visit.
The name given Miss Julia by Hu
Young nj is PA Goo Niang."
The many friends Of Miss Bona
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

CRAZY HORSE HALsrEAD, editor of
the Cincinnati Commercial, who de-
famed Gen. Grant. has been writing
his editorials in blood since the cleo
tion Of Harrison.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

THE last heard Of "Fud" McGin-
mis- and his mule they were travelling
mp the historic stream, while Col. Al
derson was headed for Washington.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

Thu Journal thinks Mr.. Kenna has
somc bitter enemies in the Legislature.
Gen. Golf has none, for there is not a
Republican in West Virginia who
would dare oppose him OF vote against
him. What an autocrat Gen. Goa is
among West Virginia Republicans
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

Foo CHOW, China, has a population
Of one million. What a paradise that
would be for the Republican party and
their ''AOaters in blocks Of fve."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13
PiITSBIRCH FEMALE f(aIECE
AND coNSERvAToRY OF Musr5.

AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
Also schools of elocution and 6pe
arts, and best school for young ladies.
Unsurpassed home comforts and care.
Central . beautiful! Charges very
moderate. Thirty-fourth year opens
September IL. Send for new cata-
logue to A. Ii. Narcross, ID. ID. Pitts
burgh. Pa,
Have you got Consumption. ~Asth.
ma, Sore Throat, Bronchial Trouble.
Dyspepsia, Nervous Prostitution or
any Chronic Trouble II so, send a
postal to Drs. Starkey and Palen,
1927 and 1929 Arch street. Philadel.
phia, Pa, and they will send yon 9
200 page book free. 2 % IL
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

TINS vampires" got away with the
sanctimonious "Eyeglasses'' on Sun
days and dispenser of Doodle ON week
days in the First Congressional district.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

TEXAS gave Cleveland the largest
majority and has the largest number Of
eolored men in her Legislature of any
State in the Union.-N. Y. Herald.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

TAKE the colored vote away from the
Republican party aud where would it
BET 1t would not leave them a cor
poral's guard.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

TIM newspapers and correspondents
Of other States are giving West Vir-
GINA 4 fraudulent boom.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

VIZ are not dis6gured to the extent
but what the Republican boodlers will
recognise US In 80 and '92.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

SuPPOsH the question Of license or
no license be submitted to the people
of this county at the next election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

THR West Virginia Legislature con-
the second Wednesday in jan
uary. Look out for music then.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

FoF saie CBeaB.
We have for sale a set Of Com
prehensive COmentary," bound in
sheep, shich We will cell cheap for
cash. Persons desiring q good com
entarY on tn Bible should sec this
work before purchasing elsewhere.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-12-13

Miss Julia explains that the sbuf
falo" sent her vas only a toy one
which she bad admired At their house
when she bad paid them q visit.
The name given Miss Julia by Hu
Young hi is PA Goo Niang."
The many friends Of Miss Bona
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
FIRE AND FLOOD.
Destructive Forest Fires in Michigan n
Fatal Floods in Other Places.

Destructive Forest Fires in Michigan and
Fatal Floods in Other Places.
BAY CITY, Mich, Sept. 1.-THE forest
| fires which have been raging at various
points along the bay shore north and
northeast OF here are not being subdued,
and it looks now us if great damage would
result before they are checked. News from
yarous points up the line go to show that
the fires are absolutely beyond control,
and that in the present con dition of things
the gra7est results are to be
feared. Arenaco is particularly a
heavy sufferer. In many places
houses and other property have been de-
stroyed and at Others people are now either
fighting for their lives or fleeing to save
them. Quinn's logging camp has been en-
tirely wiped out, the men saving theE-
selves only by precipitate flight, not even
saving their spare clothing. At West
Standish, two families are reported as
probably bHrned, as at last accounts they
were entirely surrounded by fires. In tie
Tnwas section the fires are still sweeping
on and solid sections of pine are going
down like wax.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Sept 1.-THE damage TO
canals, streets, bridges, warehouses. resi-
dences, stores and merchandise by the re-
cent freshet will reach one million dollars.
No estimate can be made CT the damage
done to farms and crops from Augusta to
Savannah, while the country along the
river is submerged. 1t is thought that
$4,000 will be required to repair the
canals, streets and bridges. All railroads
have been injured and the cotton mills
have shut down and will be for month o.
more until the breaks III the canal are re-
paired. Eleven persons have been
drowned.
CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. i4.-Tiascala re-
ports crops throughout the State lost. Adj
vices from Orizaba show that the loss of
life will be forty-four persons resulting
from the floods. The damage to property
amounts to more than $201,G00. Many cat
tie have been lost. In the City of Mexico
rains have been constant since Saturday.
In the State of Vera Cruz dead bodies are
being found. The corn, rice and bean
crops are complete failures, and much OF
the land formerly fertile and fenced is
now sandy waste. Rains continue falling
throughout the State and there are no
signs of the foods abating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
A WICHITA MYSTERY.
The Nutilatcd Body of "A Prominent Ru.
ness Man Found In the lsrush.

The Nutilated Body of "a Prominent Rusi-
ness Nan Found in the BRUSH.
WICHITA, Kan, Sept. 14.-Mrs. Mary
Slater and her twelve-year-oid sen were
gathering wild grapes yesterday morning
on the west bank OF the Little Arkansas
river, near the Seventeenth street bridge,
when their attention was attracted by q
strong stencil, and going up the bank u
short distance they found a human corpse.
The body lay ON the left side with tho
head severed, the right ann off close to
the shoulder. the under jaw removed and
the feet and legs horribly mutilated. A
Smith & Wesson double acting
revolver was in the left hand
and there was evidence that a bull
let had passed through the skull. a fine
silk hat was short distance away and the
body was dressed in conventional black.
costing about so. 4 gold watch was in q
vest pocket and $3.50 in a purse. In the hat
wore the letters ~. c. t." and the same
were engraved on the watch. The remains
had been horribly mangled by hogs and
dogs, and the sight was a most sickening
one. The body was removed TO an UNDER
takers quarters.
Steinmutz, of Steinmutz 6 Sullivan, con-
tractors, heard of the find and recalled the
sudden and mysterious disappearance of
j. c. Treboul August 4. Treboul was a
member of his firm and was one of the
leading business men of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
Governor Hill Renominated.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Sept. 13.-The New
this city Yesterday with a large attend item j.
ance of delegates and visitors. The pro-
ceedings were entirely harmonious and
the platform fully Endorsed the National
Democratic platform and the National and
State Administrations, and denounces
trusts. Governor Hill wss renominated
for Governor by reclamation amid great
applause. Northumberland Jones
was also chosen by reclamation for a Sec
ond term, and Clinton Gray named for the
Court Of Appeals. Governor Hill was
placed in nomination by Daniel 4. Lock-
wood, who nominated Cleveland in 1881
for President
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20

and sailors of the war for th4 preservation OF ths
| Caion sho1.d receive ths SUBSTANTIAL and mer-
| iicd recognition OF this Government By granting
! them service pensions in accord with estab-
/ lissed usages. and further
ReSOfr,d. Ti.at this encaupnelt favors the
presentation OF a bill 10 Congress 10 give every
soldier ana sailor .r mari3e OF the army or navy
OF the Uni Cd STATES between April. 1861 and
July. 1885,. for the perioI OF sixty days o. more
q service pens!5n OF 81 month and 20 those
whose service exceeded 81 DAYS an additional
pension OF one cent Fer day for each days ser
vice exceeding that period.
Your committee also earnestly advocate the
passage OF & bill placing widows OF the
soldiers, sailors ana marines the pension list
without regard TO time 81 the service or the
cause OF The soldiers data.
Your commit c farther report that we Go rot
withdraw our repeated approval OF the bill now
before Congress, which was proposed ana in
trodUce6 By toe National Pension Committed
known rs The Disability Pension bill
Discussion was cut short by a demand
:or the previous question and a vote was
tazen on the adoption OF the minority re-
port. The result was: Ayes, SO: noes, fJ5.
4 vote was next taken Oh the ma jori:y re-
port and it was adopted By vote Of 4a0 10
%. Fully oHe-third of the delegates failed
to record their votes On tie question.
4 great part Of the two sessions was &C.
cupied in the discussion of the subject. Il
cropped up incidentally when nominations
for ComEanaer-in- Chief were in order.
General Y. Martin Curtis, OF New York, q
candidate for the position, gained the floor
for the purpose of withdrawing his nams,
but forgot it and made vigorous speech.
He told the committee that Its delibera-
tions ought 10 be more specific; that il
they did not favor the per diem bill they
Ought to say SO.
General Wagner, of Philadelphia, in
secondiGg the nomination of Congressman
Warner, insinuated, amid considerable
uproar, that Curtis in his speech had been
simply fishing for votes. He hoped, hs
said, that Warner wouid not 60 upon the
stage and mako such an exhibition as
those that had preceded him.
Five hundred dollars were voted for i'm
mediate use in relieving the necessities OF
members of the organization suffering from
yellow fever in Florida.
The newly elected Commander-in-C Chief
was serenaded last evening. u crowd OF
several thousand joined in the ca for
speech. In response Major Warner
thanked them for the honor they did him.
He spoke briefly in praise of the Grand
Army and congratulated them and him.
self on being connected with it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
United Order of Honor,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 14.-G. S.
Bradley, receiver for the United Order of
Honor, has filed report regarding the
condition of his trust, in which he says
that the only assets which came into
his hands, except the books and pa
pers, consisted of S5S3f, and adds that
in violation of an article of the con-
stitution the money from the mutual aid
fund was diverted to other uses. creating
a deficiency OF about ~, 900. The report
shows receipts aggregating 1858, 7sS and
disbursements OF $2j2, 594, leaving a
balance unaccounted for of 81, IS4. The
receiver asks if he may not proceed
against the officers and their bondsmen to
collect the money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
The Potency of Facts.

A fact is always a fact, whatever
may be the consequences. The ques-
ton is, whether it is true; the student
should recognize no other. Many of
the facts encountered in our studies
are obscure and hard to explain, but
that does not prevent their being facts;
or, at least. the chief question should
be to learn whether they are facts.
Besides, contradictory facts are the
ferment of science. once asked dis
tinguished man of science how q GER
tain discovery he had made was
getting on. ut is not getting on" he
replied. What is the matter with
it?" 1 anxiously asked. Why" he
said, 1 find no facts except those that
are favorable to it; and" he added, sit
takes contradictory facts to teach us. g"
This is true. The theory will either
explain the contradictory facts and be
forfeited by them, as the Newtonian
theory has been by all the exceptions
that has been opposed to it and which
have entered into it; or will be replaced
by a vaster and more comprehensive
theory.-PduL Janet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
Their Only Medicine Chest.

DEERLODGE, MONTANA, Dec. 16I 1885.
/ have been using BRANDRETH's PILLS
for the last thirteen years, and though ]
have had nine children, have never had a
doctor in the house, except three times,
when we had an epidemic of scarlet fever,
which we soon banished by vigorous use
of BRANDRETH's PILLS. 1 have used them
for myself, two or three a night for a
month, for liver complaint, dyspepsia and
constipation. In diarrhoea, cramps, wind
collie, indigestion, one or two BRANDRETH's
PILLS fixed the children at once. A box of
Pills is all the medicine chest we require
in the house. We use them for rheumatism,
colds, catarrh, biliousness and impure
blood. They never have failed to cure all the
above complaints in very few days.
WILLIAM ". B. MILLER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
IkAGlC SUICIDE.
Judge Edwards. OF aodayzay County, No.,
Kills Himseif-The Alleged Cause.

Kills Hiinseif-The Alleged Cause.
MARYvILLE. No, Sept. 4.-The citizens
of this city were greatly shocked about
eleven O'Clock yesterday forenoon, by
hearing that Zen. John Edwards, a well
known member of the bar OF Nodaway
County, had committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the head with a re-
volver. Upon repairing to the dwelling
the reporte: found the sad news to be true.
Mr.. Edwards BODY was lying in his study
upstairs, apparently jlst where it had
fallen when Tie fatal shot was fired. TIE
bullet evidently entered his head Just be-
hind the right ear, passing through III en-
upward direction ard coming out in front
and above the lef: temple. Ii then passed
through tie wall OF the house, showing the
terrible power of TIE missile.
4 pool Of blood was On the floor where
the body La, with every thing indicctip 3
that death was instantaneous. All mar
ner OF conflicting rCmor5 are in circulation
the principal of which was that his suicide
was occasioned by sickness. 1t was also
said that nr. Edwards had shown much
disappointment at not receiving the nomi-
nation for Judge of The Kansas City Court
of Appeals, for which he Was an aspira MT
las. month before tire Democratic judicial
convention of Missouri.
Coroner g. :. E. Vaughn summoned a
jury. Nothing was elected by the jury as
to the probable cause Of tie fatal deed,
and it returned a verdict in accordance
with the facts as stated above.
John Edwards was the fourth child Of
Robert ana Elizabeth Edwards, and was
born at Valley Forge, in Chester County,
Pa, December g, 1886. In 1851 his parents
removed 10 Highland County. o., and set
tied near Leesburg. Mr.. Edwards was
reared on farm. In 1856 he attended the
academy az South Salem. O.. then con-
Quoted by Prof j. a. j. Loves. In Sep
ttmber, 1888, he entered the freshman
class OF Miami University TT Oxford. O.,
in which institution be pursued the regular
classical course and was graduated with
the highest honors of his class for scholar
ship July 8, 1862. He has been very prom
inent in public lie.
Mr.. Edwards was married TO Mrs. Eliza
beth 4. HAYS February u. 1864, who sur
wives him, with their three children, Ed
ward D., Robert J. and Mary L., all nearly
grown.
Mr. Edwards was one of tbs best lawyers
il the State OF Missouri. lie was of a
poetic, even, dreamy, temperament, but
Kept this guarded hy fine tss!e and palms.
taking watchfulness. he was n ripe
scholar, careful adviser, with heart
full of charity and noble impulses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
CHEAP COPY PRESS.
Supreme Court Clerk Gives q Recil
That Is Certainly Worth Trying.

A Supreme Court Clerk Gives q Recipe
That Is Certainly Worth Trying.
To those who find it necessary to re-
tain copies of letters and other docu-
ments, the following inexpensive meth
cd given to reporter by clerk in
one of the Supreme Courts is worthy
of place in the scrap book:
All that is necessary is single sheet
of plain white blotting paper, which,
after undergoing the following pro-
cess, will make it available for max
ing as many clear and distinct copies
as would be necessary for all ordinary
purposes. Soak four parts of the best
glue in q mixture Of five parts OF
pure water, and three parts of am
monia liquor until the glue is dis
solved, and add three parts Of granu-
lated sugar and eight parts of glyeer-
inc, stirring the mixture well and let
ting it come to the boiling point.
While it is hot paint it with a broad
brush on clear, white plotting paper
until the latter is thoroughly soaked
and thin coating remains on the sur
face. Let it dry for two or three days.
The writing to be copied must be done
with ordinary aniline ink, and to
transfer it the blotting paper should
be wet with sponge, and then, after
it has stood for minute or two, the
latter should be pressed down softly
upon the damp surface. After few
moments it can be taken off. and there
will be an impression on the blotting
paper from which several copies can
be taken and which can be partially
renewed when the impression grows
faint, by dampening the blotting paper
again. This process can be repeated
at intervals and with beneficial results.
NJ y Mail and Express.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
INDIANS SIGNING.
The Commissioners Meet With Success al
the Lower RruIe gencY.

Ihe commissioners Meet With success at
the Lower Brule Agency.
CHICAGO, Sept. ia dispatch from the
Lower Brule agency. Dakota, says: YES
terday was great day at this agency and
the efforts of the commissioners and agent
have been crowned with a glorious sue
cess. Two hundred and twenty five sig
natures have been secured Cor the ratitica-
ton of the Sioux bill, the way being led
by a number of the prominent chiefs.
Chief Bull Head made the first speech in
which he urged his people to grasp the
hand of the great father that his people
might secure those things which they
sorsly needed to build up happy, prosper
Gus and comfortable homes. He said the
Indians had plenty of land and could well
afford to dispose of q share that the In
dams might have schools and educate
their children and start them out in lifo in
the proper condition. The time had come
when it was necessary for the red man to
abandon the old ways and follow in the
footsteps of their white neighbors and this
officer of the great father afforded them an
opportunity to do So"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
Fatal Flames.

JUNCTION CRY, Kan, Sept. 12.-This city
was visited by the worst fire known in its
history last night. Both life and property
were lost. Albert Franks and Milo Eve
leigh, clerks in B. Rockwell 6 Co.'s store,
persisted in the flames. Their charred re-
mains were scarcely recognizable. The
following were among. the losers: B.
Rockwell & Co., general merchandise,
$4,000; insurance, $4,000; c. F. .Zeigler,
hardware and implements, 1900, covered
by insurance: Louis Heiserman, 500 on
building, assured; j. G. Stokes, 500 on
building, insured; Trott 6 Smith, 800, no
insurance.; Trott Bros, $500. insured;
with total insurance Of sci 800.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
Married His Niece.

TURIN, Sept. 12.-The marriage of the
Duke of Aosta and the Princess Letitia
Bonaparte was celebrated here yesterday
with great pomp. The civil ceremony took
place in the grand hall of the palace in the
presence of Princes of the house of Savoy,
Braganza and Bonaparte, Generals Mem
barae and Del'aroci, Signor Crispi, Sig
nor Farini and other dignitaries. At
the conclusion of the civil ceremony the
party proceeded to the chapel of the pail
ace, where the religious service was per-
formed. Cardinal Alimonda. Archbishop
Of Turin. delivered the address. After
ward the newly welded couple went to
on horseback
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-20
Gable Accident.

ST. Louis. Sept. ia serious accident
occurred on the Franklin avenue cable last
night il which & woman was fatally in
jured and several others seriously hurt.
At Thirty fourth street west bound ca
bic Jumped the track, the coach swinging
over on the east bound track. The acct
dent occurred at the bottom of a steep
grade and an east bound car was only a
few yards off and coming fast Before it
could be stopped there was a crash and
one ca, was wrecked entirely. The woman
who was fatally injured is Mrs. Collins.