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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-01-02
DESPERATE DARKIES.
The Attempt to Arrest "a Negro Desperate
at Jessup, Ga, Results in Wholesale

The Attempt to Arrest Negro Desperate
at Jessup, Ga, Results in Wholesale
Killing.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 27.-The
trouble at JesSup Christmas began at
ten a. m, when Chief Marshal Legett
and assistants attempted to arrest Bob
Brewer, the notorious negro outlaw
and fugitive. Brewer raised his gun
to his shoulder and deliberately shot
down Assistant Marshal Barnhill, kill
ing him instantly. The chief marshal
then fired on Brewer, but misLed him.
Brewer returned the fire and shot
Legett through both legs. Brewer and
his crowd Of ten or twelve men then fed
to Mcmillan swamp, few yards away.
The report of the guns threw the
town into whiTlwind of excitement,
and the negroes were followed into the
swamp by several citizens. Among
them were William Wood, a carpen-
ter, and his son, William Wood, who is
on visit from Ridgeland, S. c., to his
father. The negroes lodged into
the swamp, and when young Wood
ran in behind them Brewer rose
up and shot him through the head,
killing him instantly, and shot Woods
father in the face. Accomplishing
this much, the negroes ran further into
the swamp and escaped. The news of
the death of young Wood and the
serious shooting of his father spread
like wild fire over the town.
Confusion Teigned for a time and
Jessup seemed to be in the hands of a
violent mob. Mayor Hops called a
meeting and hasty arrangements were
made to protect the town. Seventy
five armed men were gathered in few
minutes and followed Brewer and his
party distance into the swamp.
Mcmillan swamp covers over 400
acres, and Brewer is so familiar with
it's hiding places that the efforts of the
posse to locate him in the swamp were
regarded as in vain. The strength Of
the posse was increased by at least
twenty-five armed men before an hour
had elapsed, and a picket line was
formed on the east side so as to pro-
hibit anybody from coming out of the
swamp to the town.
The most reliable information is that
ten people have been killed at Jessup,
Barnhill and Woods, by
Brewer; Anderson, white, accidentally;
johnson and Hops, in Jail; Fleut,
colOred, on the street; two whites and
twonegrOes whose names are not given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-01-02
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
Kansas Mines.

Commissioner Bolton of the State
Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statis-
tics has completed his chapter on coal
mining in his annual report, from which
the following facts are CLEANED:
The mining district located in Crawford
and Cherokee counties still holds supremacy
as the chief coal-producing section of the
State, although from their rapid develop
ment the Leavenworth coal fields bid fair to
soon bacome a formidable rival The chief
coal companies of Cherokee and Crawford
counties are the Kansas & Texas and the
Cherokee & Pittsburg. The first named
operates six shafts located at Wier, Pitts
burg and Litchtield, and employs 66S men,
and the latter has four shafts at Fronte-
nae, with 6S2 men. 1t will be remembered
that one of these, Frontenac shaft was the
scene of frightful accident about a year
ago. The Keith & Perry and several other
companies are operating shafts in this dis
trlct, all of whom make very full reports.
Eleven companies report from Usage Coun-
~, the next most extensive coal section of
the State, chief of which is the Usage Car
bon Company with mines located at Usage
City, scranton and Peterton. This company
employed total of $50 hands and operated
their shafts about 250 days during the year
Three companies report from LeavewOrth,
employing 6SS hands, but as one of these
companies ulu not commence TAX -nS OUT coal
until July /, 1889, the commissioner did not
include its business in the report. In addi-
ton to the private companies the State en-
ploys $50 convicts in coal mining at the peni-
tentiary- yE2 took out about 2, 1000 bushels
during the year. Some 100000 capital is
shown by these reports to be invested in the
state in the mining of coal, and during she
year ending June 30, about fl ,OOO, 900 bushels
were produced. The industry employed oven
5000 men and paid over 81 ,OOO,O 900 in wages.
Kansas Asks For Ten.
Kansas members have introduced in
Congress bills for ten public buildings in
the State. Mr.. Morrill, thinks AtchisOn
is of sufficient Importance to demand a
public building, and Mr.. Anderson is
similarly impressed with the claims of
Salina. Mr.. Perkins wants two new
buildings in his district-one at Win
field and the other at Arkansas City
Mr.. Funston introduced a bill for a
$3.50, 900 building at Kansas City. Wei
iington, Hutchinson and Newton, in Mr..
Peters district, each wants a public
building. Mr.. Kelley desires the en-
largement of the Topeka post-of1ice. and
also will ask for public building at
Emporia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-01-02
MANY PATIENTS.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. %. "A prOmi-
nent physician told representative OF
the United Press yesterday that there
were probably not less than 1000 well
defined cases of Ia grippe in this city.
He said it attacked all classes alike and
in some families four members out Of
six were laid up with it.
INFLUENZA IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The Daily News
says that la grippe has rea ched Chicago
and that one physician reports fifteen
cases which he considers genuine in
fiuenza- States Attorney LongeneckeI
is among the victims.
THE SICKNESS IN WORCESTER.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 28.-La
grippe has many victims in this city.
One large dry goods store has thirty
clerks ON the sick list. Nearly every
large concern reports its prevalence
among their employees. As a general
thing the attacks are not severe and
the patient soon RECEIVERS.
INFLUENZA IN BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 2S.-Thirty
odd of the local post-ofilce clerks and
letter carriers are suffering from infiu-
enza and are unable to work. Numer-
Gus other local cases Of Ia grippe are
also reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-01-02

CANTON, Mass, Dec. 2S.-ThOmas
Smith, aged twenty-five, of this town,
died yesterday morning. lie had been
i'll with la grippe and ventured out be-
fore he had entirely recovered. His
illness developed into pneumonia with
the stated result.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
They Were All SwelIs.
London Letter in Chicago News.

bOuuOll III CnlCdSO NEWS.
An amusing story is told in club circles
of Lord Charles Beresiord and Gerald
Coke, two of the most conspicuous
swells about town. They we're walking
in Piccadilly, one afternoon, when a
dirty little crossing-sweep inportuned
them for tn pence.
No, I'll not give you penny said
Sir Charles. gruttiy; but then, as if a
bright idea occurred to him, he added
But I'll tell you what | will do. You
see that constable yonder? Well, ii
you'll run across the street and mop
your broom up and down his back, III
give you half a crown
"I'll do it, sir" said the boy, and
away be started.
"Of course the policeman very prop
erly resented the shocking insult OF
having small boy mop muddy broom
up and down his constabulary uniform.
He laid hands upon that small boy, and
proceeded to drag him to the station.
His conscience pricking him, Sir Charles
stepped across the street and remon-
strated with the officer, but so far from
tolerating calm, dispassionate argument,
the officer took Sir Charles into custo-
dy, too, upon the grounds that he
the performance of duty. About this
| time Gerald Coke came up and pro-
tested against the arrest Of his friend.
aha" quoth the officer, $50 you
want to interfere, do you? Well, |
fancy I'll have to run you in, too"
81 don't mind" said Mr.. Coke, in
differently.
So the procession moved to the police
station. The inspector in charge gazed
at the three culprits austere4y; he was
shrewd and august mamie had dealt
with crime in all its phases all his life.
$50 you've been interfering with the
constable, Ell ?' said he solelnnly, ga
most serious charge. Now tell me, sir,
what's your name 2"
Gerald Coxe," answered the gentle
man addressed.
Now, even this august and solemn in
| spector lad certain sense of humor,
and the thought that any man charged
with interfering with a constable should
| masquerade as the swell Mr.. Coke
struck the august and solemn inspector
| as a joke, rare and mighty joke.
ooh, you're Gerald Coke, are you ?"
said he, sarcastically. Eyes, you look
like Gerald Coke; very good-ca pital-
ha, ha And who are you, sir ?''
''Sir Charles Beresiord," said the gen.
| tleman.
| This, to the thinking of the august and
| solemn Inspector, simple deepened,
ramiied, and complicated the joke.
$50 you're Sir Charles Beresford,
eh?" he chuckled, grizzly. "Sir Charles
Beresford, eh? Well, this is splendid
you look like Sir Charles, you do;
splendid, splendid And now tell me
my boy" said the inspector, turning to
the small boy. whats your namc?"
The ragged little urchin was in a
serious quandary. He looked at Sir
Charles and Mr.. Coke.
Look a-here," said he, 81 don't
but - if I'm goin' back on bal p
Then, turning boldly to the inspector,
he said, in tone full of heroic conf
dence; 81 M der Dock of Wellington. "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
She Was in q Hurry.
From Time.


81 want to send telegram to my hus-
band" said an exited young woman,
who came hurrying into a Western
Union Telegraph Office the other morn
ing.
every WE'LL" replied the operator in
attendance. There are some blanks,
and, of course, the brieler it is the less it
will cost to send it."
ooh, I know that" she replied, and
then she wrote:
DEAR GEoRGE--I've something too
dreadful to tell you, but please don't
get excited, dear, for it can't be helped
now, and baby and [ are perfectly safe.
| don't know how it ever happened, and
cook says she don't know. and none of
us can account for it, but the house
caught fire last night and burned to the
ground. Just think of it Did you
ever hear of anything SO perfectly
dreadful in all of your life ? I'm half
wild over 1t. But please keep calm,
dear. Baby and l are safe, and most of
think of anything but how much worse
it might have been. What if baby had
been burned O, George don't it
make you shudder to think of it? But
the dear little darling is perfectly safe,
and, Of course, we went right straight to
mammals, and you can't think how
frightened she was until she knew we
were safe. And [ know just how
shocked you'll be, you poor, dear boy,
but as baby and l are safe you oughtn't
to mind anything else. I can't imagine
how the fire started. Can you? Do you
suppose some one set the house on fire +?
Oh, it's too dreadful to think of. Come
right home. MAMIE.
"P. s.-Remember that baby and I
are safe. en-"
There" she said, as she handed the
seven blanks she had written to the
operator, II suppose it might be con
densed little"
Eyes, think it might" he replied,
as he took fresh blank and wrote:
"Our house burned to the ground
last night. All safe. Come home
M ANTE -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
Horses for Beef Tea.
From the London Lancet.


Some features of the traffic in meat are
indeed remarkable, as the following in
cident shows: A few days ago an omni-
bus conductor was imprisoned for over
driving two aged and exhausted horses,
which he had purchased for next to
nothing. In the defeuse it came out
that these worn-out animals were not
sold with view to further work, but,
according to their former owner, for an
other purpose. They were intended to
furnish beef for the manufacture Of sau-
sages and beef tea. Comical though the
statement may seem, 1t IS one which, if
reliable, opens up a somewhat serious
question. The flesh Of old, over-driyen,
and not too highly-fed horses must
needs be OF very inferior nu-
tritive quality. Even if not dis
eased, it's fbernous toughness
and scant proportion Of sound muscular
tissue render it virtually useless as a
food It's use in the making of sausages,
and, above all, of beef tea for invalids.
is an evident absurdity. To pass it off
as beef is a deliberate i'm posture which
no bubble can excuse, and one whic /
the Legislature has, fortunately, detect
ed and declared to be legally punisha-
BILE. The continuance of 50 disgraceful
q practice will therefore depend solely
on the success Of efforts at evasion, and
its best remedy must obviously be found
in closer attention on the part ofinspect-
ors, and in subjecting delinquents. when
convicted, to such penalties as will rem
der their conduct Improbable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
He Had a Wicked BROther
From the New York Star,


A well-known dry-goods man, with a
Western city, seldom made pourchase
from certain importing house, either
in his own behalf or that of his brother.
without afterward demanding a rebate
for goods damaged or missing. AL
though there was reason to suspect him
OF fraud, the importing house did not
care to lose his trade, and nothing was
said. One day several packages OF
goods were bought to be shipped to the
brother IN the West. Through an over
sight the packages were not shipped,
but remained in the store. A few days
later, when there had been time Tor the
goods to arrive and advices had been re-
celved regarding their, condition the
well-knoWn dry-goods man entered the
office Of the importing house. He took
out paper which purported to be a
schedule of the articles found damaged
in the packages on their arrival in the
Western city, and asked for rebate as
usual. The importer did not happen to
know that the goods were not shipped.
and was about to accept the claim, when
one OF his clerks who overheard tine
conversation whispered: MIR. -,
those goods are in our cellar" and went
on to explain the mistake that had
been made in not forwarding them.
The importer, usually pleasant man,
WITH healthy red cheeks, turned very
white. At first he had some idea of
a criminal action, but he changed his
mind and gave the claimant round
cursing. The latter listened calmly
and then remarked: "What scundrel
that brother of mine is ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
SYMPTOMS OF CATARRH.

Headache, obstruction of nose, discharges
falling into throat, sometimes profuse, wa
terry, and acrid at others, thick, tenacious
mucous, purulent, bloody and putrid; eyes
clearing throat, expectoration of offensive
matter breath offensive; smell and taste
impaired, and general debility. Only few
of these symptoms likely to be present at
once. Thousands of cases result in con-
sumption, and end in the grave.
and healing properties, DIR. Sage's Remedy
cures the worst cases. This infallible rem
edy does not, like the poisonous irritating
snuffs, g creams" and strong caustic solu-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
Wen Suppose a Case.

You are nervous and dyspeptic, your appetite
flags, your slumber is broken or disturbed by
uneasy dreams, or YOU court the sleepy god in
vain. What shall you do? Try an alcoholic
exciant to stimulate appetite deaden the nerves
at bed time with narcotic? Neither of these.
Try Hostetters Stomach Bitters. 1t will, believe
u.s. be more than trial. You will continue to
use this justly renowned nerve invigorant and
stomachic. 1t is in the exigency suppo ed just
what is wanted. 1t is healthful stimulus to
appetite and digestion, Goes not excite but
quietS the. brain and nerves, is an excellent di-
uretic and speedy reformer of a disordei e con-
dition of the liver and bowels. 1t Ounter& cts q
of age, and hastenS convalescence. Persons eX-
pose d TO rough weather should use it pre-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

tions with which the public have long been
humbugged, simply palliate for short time,
or d7ire the disease to the lungs, as there is
danger of doing in the use of such nostrums
but 1t produces perfect and permanent
tarrh, as thousands can testify. 6sCoId in
the Head - is cured with a few applca-
tions. Catarrhal Headache is relieved
and cured as if by magic 1t removes
offensive breath, loss or Impairment of the
sense of TASTE smell or hearing, watering
or weak eyes, and impaired memory, when
caused by the violence of Catarrh, as they
all frequently are. Sold by druggists, at
SO cents. Manufactured by WORLDS DIS
PENsARY MEDICAL Association, 6G3 Main
Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

CHARLES DICKENS once said: "Do
nothing in the dark" He was right, as
every man who has stepped on rock
ing chair during the wee sma' hours of
the morning might testify. What man
needs, apparently, is nieht-dress with
match box attached to it.-Nea0 York
satrr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
With which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup of Figs, under all condi-
tons make 1t their favorite remedy. 1t is
pleasant to the eye and to the taste, gen
Tie, yet effectual in acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

FASHION has gone back to the dressing
tables of century ago, and the result is
a low couture, the hair being arranged
to lower the forehead and conceal the
ears. Not only children and grand
mammas, but matrons, married bellies
and debutantes have resorted to the halo
stvle of hair dressing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
A Great Surprise

Is in store or all who use Kemps Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, the great guar
anteed remedy. Would you believe that it
is sold on its merits and that any druggist
is authorized by the proprietor of this Won
deriul remedy to give you sample bottle
free? 1t never tails to cure acute or chron-
ic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Bal
sam. Large bottles soc and 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

LUsTRous mohairs are inexpensive,
and may be recommended to buyers
who desire service and durability as
we'll as economy, In a spring dress. Fab
RIGS of this sort shed the dust, cling
to the figure gracefully, and are as light
as cotton in weight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

"MARIA What on earth are you
doing, screeching in that wobbly way ?"
Pm trying to find + in att, papa !"
"N ell, when found, please make note
OF it."-Palck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

DON'T you ardnt to SAGE money, clothes.
time, labor, fuel, and health? All these
can he saved if you will try Dobblns' Elec-
tric Soap, We say ''tgU" knowing if you
try it once, yOu will always use it. Have
your grocer order.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
iLovEs with pockets in the palm are

GLOVES with pockets in the palm are
doomed. The little case does not adj
NIT of more than tour coins, and those
who have experimental find 1t obiec-
tionable, as the hands have to be carried
at the side to prevent the money from
slipping out.
HARK to the sound of humanity'S walls!
Millions of people with aches and with ails
Headaches and humors, merciless food,
Weakness of lungs and disorders of blood.
Yet there's a helper that certainly saves
Thousands of people from premature graves.
The remedy is DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
zeal Discovery. 1t cures coughs, relieves
asthma, checks bronchitis, purifieS the
blood, heals sores, eruptions, and insight
ly pimples, and is without rival for all the
ills chat spring from disordered liver. All
druggists.
DON'T hawk, and blow, and spit, but
use Dr.. Sage'S Catarrh Remedy. Of drug
glStS.
THE latest innovation in hosiery is
lace. They come from London, have the
soles, toes and heels plain woven,
while the rest of the stocking is the
filmiest kind of open work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

WITH black toilet, even if remodeled
red Jacket. red slippers, red stockings
and red sash or girdle, are considered
haute nouveaute.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

A SLIGHT COLD, if neglected, often at
lacks the lungs. Browns BRONCHIAL.
TRoCHES give sure and Immediate relief.
Sold only i1l b01es. Price % cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use D1
Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggist
sell it. rs cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

The marked benefit which people in run done
or weakened state of health derive from Hoods
Sarsaparilla conclusively proves the claim thas
this medicine makes the weak strong" It does
not act like stimulant, imparting fictitious
strength from which there must follow reac
ton of greater weakness than before but pos.
sessing just those elements which the system
needs and readily seizes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
Hoods SarSapaYigIa

Builds up in a perfectly natural way, all tina
weakened parts, acts upon the blood as a purifier
and vializer, and assists to healthy action those
important organs the kidneys and liver
MY daughter received much benefit from the
use of Hoods Sarsaparilla excellent tonic
after protracted attack of bronchial pneumo.
MA" REV. F. II. ADAMS, New Hartford, Conn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

Write glazed silk umbrellas are num-
bered among the Eastern novelties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

A POCKET pin-cushion free to smokers
of ''TansilPs Punch'' DC. Cigar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

ENGLISH STYLES are set and severe
French modes are graceful, long and
clinging. The Parisienne dressmaker
cu-s her skirt to touch in front and
sweep the street in the back. For
house a demitrain is made of the back
breadth, and the robes OF state are as
long as wedding gowns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
HOw'S This /!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honora bic in all business transactions, and
financially able to carry out any obligation;
made by their firm.
West & Traux, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
giSts, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail CSC
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
Hoods SarsaDaYiIla

floods Sarsaparlla has renewed my grip
am 65 years of age and was all run down and dis
couraged. I have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
on looking myself over find that 1 am much
better, in fact quite a chap Of course the medi-
cine will not discount my years, but it comes
nearer to it than anything else" CIIAs. B.
LONG, Shrewsbury, Mass
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19
That Tired Feeling

Has never been more prevalent or more prostrat-
ing than now. The winter has been mild and
unhealthful, influenza epidemic and fevers have
visited nearly all our homes, leaving about every
body in weak. tired-out languid condition. The
usefulness of Hoods Sarsaparllla is thus made
greater than ever, for it is bsolutely unequalled
as building up, strengthening medicine. Try
il and will req Ii 70 its
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

So confident the manufacturers DR. Catarrh Remedy
their ability Chronic Caah the Head
bad of how long standing that they of good faith the
reward, for which they
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-03-19

DON'T hawk, and blow, and spit, but
use Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Of drug
OjStS