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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-06-18

Thus encouraged Windward gave =
brief account of his uncle's last years,
and the manner in which the claim was
transferred to his keeping, and how he
had come to take an active interest IN
the claim through the persnasions o. a
Mr.. Blamms.
"BlammsF" burst out the invalid.
Know him! BoreI'
Windward smiled and proceeded, tell.
ing Of his plan for winter campaign.
his acquaintance with Col. NcArdle
there the invalid interrupted him with a
series of vigorous mods of APPROVAL, his
hopes of interesting other people, and
finally expressing his wish to work in
harmony with the agency.
Again the invalid nodded, and his ex-
pressive eyes showed his interest and sat
isfaction in the new recruit. But the
prolonged and exciting interview was
beginning to tell upon his strength, dis
corning which Windward rose to go.
81 won't tire you further now" he
said; perhaps tomorrow or whenever
convenient will call again. Don't get
up, please.
But the invalid was on his feet. ITO
morrow" he exploded, "3 o'clock. As
Eistant here. Can talk. Documents
Plans" AS he spoke, laboriously word
by word, he moved toward the side
board. DRINK
mo, thank you, if you will excuse
me-" said Windward. az will be here
tomorrow. Good day and with this
he took his leave, musing as he went on
the extraordinary man on the lounge
whom neither defeat In a war of ideas,
nor reiterated delays and failure IN pro-
feSSional hopes, nor the heaviest stroke
Of disease could rob of his mental pow
ers, his courage, his patient good humor
or his Virginian hospitality.
his adventures and plans for the morrow.
Stevens showed much interest; it was
certainly, he thought, good beginning.
Then he asked casually if Mrs. Ex had
been able to find room for the ladies.
"By squeezing" replied Windward,
and then he recounted the sacrifices thai
must be made to accommodate them.
Stevens was, however, fully as COM
PLEASANT as Windward had been, so that
matter was settled.
ITO BE CONTINUED.
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Hotter Bye and Bye.

This is not serm. n 1t is only n railroad
missionary tract. If on take n vacation
This summer why not go to Colorado?
Nestled around Pixies Peak ,ther. are plenty
Of places VIII. rs one ,H1 cool of for a very
little money. Manitou, Cascade, Green
Mountain Falls and Woodland Park IN the
famO-s Ute Pass Will be vlier tn n ever
this 81 ring.
Fe route. Yon change cars in union depot
at Colo:a 10 Springs and take brCat guSc
train on our Colorado Midland division for
destination. No te iUus transfer across the
city. Cheap Ourist tickets now ON sale,
god until Oct. 3lst, returni s, Inquire If
]. D. Sweeney, local agent S,Lta Fe route.
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A DIGESTIVE CALL

The colonel drcIC back in his arm chdiI
and pulled moment at his cigar.
mcArdle was much amused at Wind
wards description Of his first visit to
congress, and particularly his opening
experience as claimant. They were
sitting, the colonel, Louise and Wind
ward, in the library, before a rosy, open
fire. The night was bleak and windy,
and the elemental strife found a counter
part in the babel that reigned at the
hotels and in the rival parlors of fashion.
But for the nonce the great, gay world
swept by and about them, unheeding
and unheeded.
you are right, Mr.. Bassett, " said the
colonel, biting of the end of fresh
cigar, in comparing the house to the
Stock exchange. There are three cen.
ters Of energy in this Countrywide house
OF representatives, the New York Stock
exchange and the whirlpool at Mia
CARA"
And Wanamaker's," added Louise,
demurely bending over her embroidery.
"And Wanamaker's; in all, four" said
the colonel gravely, but with a CLEAN OF
laughter in his eyes as he looked fondlv
at his niece. Not many people cared to
trife with the colonel in his serious vein.
but Louise could and did in safety.
Gas for Blamms, continued McArdle,
81 know him of old. Your uncle used
to bother with him. Blamms must an.
noy your amiable member excessively.
Truly, he is a terrible bore. He wants
something really done, you understand.
He actually expects to get his money; in
short, most prepOsterous sort of per.
son."
81 want my money, too" said Wind,
ward.
''Oh, yes" replied the colonel, looking
at the young man so sharply that he col.
ored. ''But you are only in fun. You
are playing claimant. Now Blamms is
q real claimant. His sweet children an
hungry, that handsome wife wears shah
by clothes, and his notes are in the hands
Of usurers.n
81 understand you," said windward,
"and IN the sense you mean am not in
earnest. But I should like the money
due me, and should like the victory of
getting it, and I am willing to spend
winter or two or three in the fight, if /
have q reasonable chance of winning.
At the same time am not in need. ]
like the life here. and as my good mem.
Der says, the climate is delightful"
And the patent Office is very interest
ing. Don't forget that, said McArdle.
apreSide0t HAYES ouca told ma %hoE
when he came here he asked President
Grant what he said to chance visitors
who called to pay their respects, and who
might expect q word or two. I ask
them, replied Grant, Have you been to
the Smithsonian So you see great
minds think alike. Now as 70 the claim.
/ understand. you want the money and
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ed, and he bounded up the steps and
tw1tched the bell.
as Mr.. Cansten hereS he asked tho
servant who had come to the door.
She did not seem to understand him.
"The agent of the French claims, he
explained.
"Oh, yes, sir. Come In" she said; and,
opening door into the parlor, motioned
him in.
Windward, on entering the apartment,
found himself amid the most unique and
surprising surroundings, but he had no
opportunity for more than a glance at
the strange furniture and embellish-
ment, for his interest was at once fast
ened on the remarkable person who
rose from a reclining posture on a sofa
couch to receive him. He was mani
festly an invalid and his step was feeble,
but there was beautiful dignity in his
bearing, and his head and beard we're
Olympian.
care you Mr.. Causten?" asked Wind
ward.
'Dead" exclaimed the stranger, in a
strange explosive voice, which startled
the visitor.
Dead? Mr.. Causten dead?' he asked,
to make sure he had rightly understood
the monosyllabic reply.
The stranger nodded. Talking was
evidently an effort, and he wished to
economic his words.
'Indeedr' said Windward. Has it
been long?"
years." exploded the stranger, wav-
ing his caller courteously to a chair
while he reseated himself on the sofa.
Then, continued Windward, ''per-
haps you represent the French claimsg'
The invalid nodded again and looked
at him earnestly, as if wishing him to
proceed.
81 have one of those claims" said
Windward, interpreting his glance.
Possibly you knew my uncle, Mr.. Bas-
sett?"
The man on the couch frightened up
instantly.
Yes" he exclaimed, breathing heav-
lily in his anxiety to be understood. "Old
Tom-good man. Where?'
HE, too, is dead" said Windward
sadly.
Tom deadv' The invalid raised his
feeble hands, or hand, for one lay idly
at his side, with look of grief and
protest, and sank back among his cush-
ions as in despair. Then as suddenly
rousing himself again he pointed nerv-
ously to a fine oil portrait of "Stone-
wall" jackson which hung above huge
old fashioned trunk, and from that start
ing point directed his visitors eyes to
series of grotesque Aztec idols that stared
hideously from bureau and mantel.
"Deadr' the invalid gasped. Jack
Lost cause-dead! Aztecs
-dead-long ago! Causten-dead! Tom
dead! And rm-paralyzed! But tie
Claims-liver' he shout
ed; and his lustrous eyes sparkled with
resolution. Tho effort seem
ed to fatigue him, however, and he sank
once more among his pillows and was
silent, while Windward regarded, for
the moment silent also, this singular
and fascinating man.
II see, he said, after this short pause,
shat talking is painful and tires you,
and / will not make you tax your
strength. But If | don't weary you
should like to tell you about my uncle !
and myself and what hope to do here"
VERY gladr' exploded the invalid.
smiling his thanks
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"But here" continued the senator,
with his eyes fixed on 1850, sis where
the difficulty lies. / think I can say,
though, that the senate is favorably dis
posed; in fact we have passed the bill,
You know, several time already"
Here he paused, and for moment
was very thoughtful; and as Windward
vas too wise TO interrupt a pubhcist in
his reflections, the silence of the marble
room was only broken by the lively con-
Yersation of q brother senator with
charming lady in another corner.
Mr. Bills, however, soon reused him.
self. at is more difficult" he con-
tinued, "tO predict its chances elsewhere.
OF course cannot say what the house
may do in the matter. The house, as
You know, is uncertain. It may pass
the bill or-it may not"
At this the senator rose with the air
Of Atlas, able and willing to uncom-
plainingly bear the worlds weight. but
at times just trifle bored by the task.
Windward was quick TO take hint,
and saw at once that the interview was
over, so thanking the senator for his
courtesy he left him. Stevens awaited
him on the outside.
"Well, what did he say?" he inquired.
IL was Just trying to think" re-
piled Windward, and then, from some
common impulse, they both began to
laugh very heartily.
''Shall we go up into the galleries.
asked Stevens.
mo, I've had enough for one day." re-
piled Windward, and so, after a deSul-
tory stroll through the highways and
byways of the huge building, they turned
hOmeward, stopping as they went for a
look in the library, and passing out thence
to the balcony to get the fine view it
affords.
GLORIOUS, isn't it," exclaimed the Wis
itor.
"Windward," said Stevens, "do you
remember saying a while ago that you
felt ashamed you hadn't been able to
fight for all this possession we enjoy!
Do you see that colonial looking building
over there beyond the Potomac? That
was the home of the Confederate general
Lee, and behind that house lie buried
eleven Thousand Union soldiers. That is
Arlington
The two young men looked into each
others eyes and were silent. Finally
Windward said, calmly and bravely, |
touching his friends arm gently, "Ste- !
vens. let MS try to pay our debt to the
dead by service to the living!"
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Where Rolls the Oregon. d

California, Washington end Oregon ar
Gaving a "boom" on sGlid basis iris year
The country is fast tlling up with farmers
Business is lively in all branches.
II you happen to be one of the many who
sro thinking Of tax ng ir;p-tO til" Puciie
Coast, for pleasure or bus'nrss rs, write to G
7. Nicholson. G. r. & T. A A. T. as. F. R r
To acka, Kansas, for Pacific Coast literature;
or apply To local agent Santa re route. and
earn al particulars abouJ personally con
Quoted parties. 1911
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NEVER SAY DIE.

81 may not be in earnest. but we
Americans play hard" So Windward
said to his friend Stevens that night, af-
Ter quick walk home through the brac.
ing wind. 81 am determined" he con-
tnued, Ito see what there is In this
thing. And l propose to You now, as one
lawyer to another, that you help me
along, working, ike myself, on a con-
tngent fee. I shall need help, that is
certain, and You say you want to get
out Of the rut. Xpn have your evenings
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-09-01
sacramontal vino poisoned.

ROME, Aug. 26.-The Popolo Romano
publishes a sensational dispatch from
Palermo, which says that Don Guisep-
pc IL Rosa, private chaplain to the
Countess of Mazzarino, while celebra-
ting mass in the presence of the family
suddenly fell to the floor in violent con-
WILSON'S, his limbs writhing and froth
foaming upon his lips. He was speedi-
ly removed to his private apartments,
but before medical aid could be sum-
moned he died in fearful agony. The
same dispatch says that an investiga-
ton revealed the fact that the chaplain
had been poisoned with corrosive subli-
mate, which had been put in the sacra-
mental wine served at the mass. The
police of Palermo are making strenu-
u efforts to discover the perpetrator
Of the shocking crime.
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Has Two Dozen Children.

New YORK, August GA couple
whose marriage state has been blessed
with more than the usual allotment of
children arrived at the Barge Office to-
day. They are Rebecca and Isaac
R%osensteln, and a brood of twenty-one
Rosensteins, varying in age from | to
70 years, trooped behind the couple.
That was not all, for papa and NAM
ma R%osenstein each carried a 1O.months-
old baby, the protest twins landed at
the Barge Office for some time.
The family is very poor and the par
ents have come to this country hoping
to better their condition. The children
are ~allhealthy. IL was q difficult matter
to keep the youngsters from getting lost
in the crowds, and had IL not been for
the assistance Of the older children,
who acted as lieutenanfs and marshaled
the force in line, several of them woul d
undoubtedly have wandered away.
Tho family came from Suzarina, n
provincial town in Russia. Isaac, with
the assistance of his older sons and
daughters, who helped him at his trade
that of a tallor-managed to support a
large family, but it was a hard matter.
He would have succeeded, however, had
he not been prevented by the govern
ment officials and compelled to leave
town. He crossed the Russian frontier
with his family two months ago aud has
ever since been making the "trip to this
country. Isaac intends to take his fam
lily out West and procure a farm. He
Is still q young man, being 46. HIS wife
is as and quite a good looking woman.
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what Does this nIeanp

ATLANTA, Aug. 2G.-Tho House of
Representatives to-day refused, by a vote
of Oh to 60 to accept for the State tho
Confederate Veterans Home erected
by popular subscription in the move
ment inauguratcd by the late Henry w.
Grady. The principal opposition to
acceptance came from the Farmers AL
lance. In the State Convention of that
Order here last week a resolution against
The acceptance of the Home vast adopt
el. and the Alliance members of the
Eousc almost to a man opposed its &C.
ccptance. There is great Indignation
on the part of the people generally.
The Confederate veterans have called q
mass meeting of citizens for tomorrow
night to get an expression of opinion.
Similar indignation is expressed in all
parts OF the State. The Home cost
something moro than $50, 900, and sub
Escriptions were received from all parts
ofGcorgia and from Georgians and other
SouLhcrners both in the South aud in
New York.
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-Encoaraxing outlook.

The weekly weather Snd crop bulle-
tin of the South Carolina weather SER
vice, In cooperation with the United
States Signal Service, for the past week
was issued Saturday afternoon and it is
as follows, giving much information
TO h farmers in the various sections
of the State:
During the week the rainfall has been
below the normal and badly distributed;
temperature and sunshine have been
about the average. The weather con-
ditions we're conducive to the maturity
of the cotton crop. The plant has q
considerable quantity of fruit. and the
fields are white with blooms. The prob
abilities are that with ordinary seasons
they will mature. No damage is re-
ported from caterpiliars; some from
rust on lands, but the injury is confined
to a few localities. 'Great obstruction
is reported of crops in one section OF n
county by storm and hail. The pros
pect for an average cotton cropis much
more encouraging than any previous
week.
The corn crop was never better, the
early corn has fully matured, and large
quantities of blades have been stripped
and saved in fine condition. The late
corn is making rapid growth and prom
Uses to be a large one.
The tobacco crop is large in quantity,
very superior In quality and the large
proportion has been cut and cured.
The present outlook for the rice crop
is promising both in quantity and quail
ity, and the first field Ofr rice was cut on
the 18th instant. The general harvest
will commence next week.
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Charged With Murder.

CHARLESTON, S. c., August 25.-S. j.
Heron. C. ). O'Brien, S. =. Boozer and
Alvin McDutfey, the crew Of the freight
train which caused the collision near
l~tidgeville on the South Carolina Rail
way July 81, were arrested to-day on
the charge of murder. Engineer Henry
Brisenden and Fireman w. j. Browne
were killed in the accident. A warrant
was issued by Trial Justice Cummings
of Colleton County, who held the in
quest. The prosecution is instigated
by j. ID. Browne, father of Fireman
Browne. The accused surrendered
themselves when they heard that a
warrant was out. They were taken be-
fore Justices Whitman and Britton in
this city to-day and werl oailed In $500
EACH. Heron and O'Brien, the con
dnctor and engineer Of the freight train,
have been discharged by the railroad.
The parties are held for trial at the Oc-
tober term of court at Walterboro.
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Raid on II Church.

GKEENvILLE, S. C.. Aug. 2G.-At
Mountain Hall church, II rude place of
worship used by foot-washing Baptists,
in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountai ms
IS miles above this City, there was q
bloody atlray Yesterday. The noun
tain people of that neighborhood are
generally moonshiners, and two lead.
ing families, the Durhams and Towards,
are divided into hostile clans. Richard
Howard lead a party of his kinsmen on
a raid on the church yesterday while the
congregation were assembled. Luther
Durham and Richard Gosnell, who is
deacon of the church, undertook to ar
rest them. Josh Howard fired on Luth-
er Durham, wounding him MORALLY,
but he then shot and killed Massena
Howard. Dick Howard was also shot,
but has disappeared. The Towards
were routed, but the congregation dis
persod without concluding the commun-
ion services.
This makes five men killed in this feud
in that ncishborhood within three years ,
and one of the Howard clan Is now in
jail here under sentence of death for
murder,
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Livingston Ke-eleotod president.

ATLANTA, August 20.-The State
Alliance this morning elected LIVING
ston, Congressman from the Fifth
Georgia District, President. The con.
vcntion REUSED to investigate the charges
which some Of the members wished to
prefer against Livingston. Other officers
chosen were w. a. Wilson, Vice Presi-
dent; A. w. Ivey, Secretary; w. A..
Broughton, Treasurer; w. S. Copeland,
State Lecturer. a speech was made at
the open session by National President
Polk, in which he stated that the Ocala
platform was being unanimously eli.
dorsed by Slate Alliances through the
country. A resolution was adopted
%denouncing President Hall OF the Mis-
souri, Alliance. The committee on COT
ton acreage recommended that a onvcn
ton of cotton growers be called, looking
to a reduction of cotton acreage. The
Alliance reaGirmed its endorsement OF
tile Ocala platform.
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An Aged Jesre Pomeroy.

LONDON, Aug. 20.-A dreadful spec
tacle was presented this morning at the
hanging of John Conway at Liverpool.
He was go years old, and was hanged
for murder OF a boy last May. When
the condemned nan started for the gal
lows he was laboring under intense ex-
element. His nervous system broke
down completely, and he began crying,
shouting and praying. To add to the
distressing and horrible scene, wnen
the drop fell his head was almost cut
off and hung to the body only by the
muscles of the neck. After the execu-
ton was over the priest who attended
Conway read a confession which the let
ter had made and Signed, stating that
he had always had u mania for obsefv.
ing the process OF dying.
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Governor Tillman a few days ago re
ceived the following letter.

AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. "a.
Gov. il. II. Tillman:
DEAR SIR: Tuesday, November "a,
will be South Carolina day at the Elk
position. 1t is my pleasure to extend to
you and your staff an invitation to be
present as the guests of the Exposition.
Ihe board Of directors unite with me in
asking you to favor us with a short adj
dress. Your acceptance and compliance
with this invitation will greatly OBJ
lge. Yours respectfully,
PATRICK WALSH, President.
The Governor yesterday replied as
follows, declining the invitation:
COLUMBIA, S. O., Aug. 26, 1891.
Hon. Patrick Walsh, Augusta, Ga.
DEAR SIR: Your valued favor of the
24th inst, inviting me and my staff to
attend the Augusta Exposition on
South Carolina Day, on November 24th,
and deliver an address, to hand. | as
sur you it would give me pleasure, but
our general assembly meets on that
day and my official duties prevent me
from leaving the city.
with assurances OF great appreciation
of your kind invitation, / am, yours
very truly, B. II. TILLMAN.
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KIlad for EIxa Canta.

JACKSON, Tenn, August 2O.-In a
quarrel which occurred eight miles
South of this city last night Joe Hardin,
q farmer, accused his nephew, i. l.. Ed.
wards, of having spent five cents which
the former had entrusted with the lat
ter. Edwards resented the accusation
by striking his uncle over the head
with q piece of iron, %whereupon Har-
din jerked out his knife and stabbed
him TO the heart. Edwards died in
stantly. Hardin wa4 arrested.
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PIANOS md Organa-

n; w. TRUMP, l34 Main Street Co
lumbia, 5. g., sells Pianos and Organs,
direct from factory. No agents com
missions. The celebrated Chickerin8
Piano. Mathushek Piano, celebrated
for its c%learness Of tone, lightness of
touch and lasting qualities. Mason &
Hamlin Upright Piano. Sterling Up
right Pianos, from 1925 up. Mason 4
namlin Organs surpassed by none. Ster-
ling Organs, $50 up. Every Instrument
guaranteed for six years. Fifteen days
trial, expenses both ways, If not salts,
factory. Sold on instaiments.
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A Great Calamity.

VIENNA, Aug. 20.-Further details
from BotZen, near the scene of the
cloudburst, which, as announced on
Tuesday last, partially destroyed the
village of HOLMAN, seem to show that
the damage done and the number of
lives lost are greater than was at first
supposed. The cloud-burst over the
mountains flooded the lowlands and
converted a mountain stream into a
torrent, which swept through the vii
lage OF HOLMAN, carrying away people
and cattle and destroying half the
houses In the place. Forty people were
said to have been drowned by this &C
cident, which also destroyed the rail.
road for many miles.
1t now appears that the fall of water
from the clouds also flooded the other
side of the mountains, and the hamlets
situated on the hilltops have been iso.
lated by the flood. Many corpses have
been seen in the valley on the other side
of the mountains. They were being
carried down the torrents, and 1t is
feared that further and great damage
to property has resulted from the calam'
ity and that the loss of life Is very
much greater than announced In the
first reports. Some time must neces
sarily elapse before the full details OF
the affair are known.