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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

What was Windward's delight to find
the next morning, on turning over the
loose papers which the colonel had tied
into parcel and labeled "Fr. Cl.," a
memorandum, in his sharp, black chirog-
raphy, of the nature and history of the
claims! He had evidently scratched it
off in a leisure moment after the young
man had left, as a guide and help in the
revision of the brief. 1t was hasty in
treatment, but so crisp, vigorous and
judicious that Windward threw his re-
jected manuscript aside and adopted the
other with scarcely a change.
Then he put on a bold face and went
strnight TO the Capitol, where he sought
and had the good luck to find the chair
man of the house claims committee, and
had quite talk with him. The repre-
sentative had some knowledge of the
claims; said frankly they ought to be
paid, or at any rate settled, and asked
Windward to come before the commit
tee some day and present the case.
Now that was progress; even Stevens
Acknowledged so much, and it inspired
them to work hard and late that night
arranging papers and writing letters.
The day following Windward attacked
the senate side in earnest and was re-
ceived courteously there also. In fact,
his experience soon taught him that con-
gresSmen as a rule were sensible, ap-
proachable, business men, who if proper
" addressed on matter of legitimate
concern were willing to listen and able
to talk. Nearly all had some knowledge
of the claims, most thought them valid,
and every one scoffed good naturally at
the long delays of former congresses
and promised to do their best to ''push"
them.
Windward soon grew to be much in
terested IN his labors. The congressman
were friendly, and life in tho lobby was
fascinating. He spent some time there
daily and became an item in its whirl,
jostled and jostling; rubbing elbows
with spruce clerks, brisk reporters, star
ing tourists and country cousins, absent
minded bridal couples, and the sure
footed lobbyist, darting hither and
thither, or lying in coil, biding his
time and chance. There was great din
and grand rush of life, but no pomp,
no fuss, no red tape Your moment
came, your question was answered, your
business transacted; and then the next
man had a chance. 1t was democracy
the government of convenience
action. Windward liked it, and some
how felt himself part of the machine
for did he not propose and might he not
procure legislation? OF course he couldn't
vote on measures, but only lunatics hold
votes and power to be synonymous. In
fluence he did have, or at least saw
how he might acquire it, and ballots are
to influence as money is to value-its
convenient expression.
Little by little his acquaintance en-
larged. Congressman nodded to him and
he exchanged pleasant words here and
there with clerks, employees and hangers
on. One day he fell into the hands of /;
newspaper correspondent, and was in
terviewed" almost before he knew it.
After that experience for few day
the newspapers had new interest TO
him. The interview itself was wei
enough done. Twas written carelessll
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
BUTTONS.

This, then, was the situation when
Mrs. Bassett and Florence reached Wash
ington. Windward was deep in the
claim and making good progress. His
acquaintance and influence in congress
sional circles were growing daily; he was
becoming familiar with the nature of
the work to be done and acquiring facil-
ity in handling it. He had valued ad-
wiser in Col. McArdle, though, in diplO-
matte terms, their relations were, just
at this time, little strained. Stevens
had become an earnest and steady helper,
bringing to the work his characteristic
good sense and thoroughness. Of late
they had spent a stated time together
daily, and as one compensation, and
perhaps a sufficient, if only one, had re
vived their earlier friendship, and were
again the intimates of college days.
Windward's social relations were agree
if not wholly satisfactory.
Miss Willis was always very cordial,
and he saw her often. She was certainly
charming, though she did have way of
GLIDING him after a certain degree of
intimacy had been reached, which he
had begun to notice even before the
colonel touched on that spot. She was
always cordial and chatty and sympa-
thetic enough, but somehow all the con-
fidences flowed one way. He had not
known her long, however, before the
only one Of their circle of whom he had
not learned much was herself, and as her
gossip was always jolly and usually
harmless he liked TO hear her "rattle
on, as Stevens had styled it, about their
friends. Thus she contrived to pay her
debts of confidence with other peoples
secrets, and so artfully that the i'm
preston was left of q genuine inter
change.
Miss Sheffield Windward admired
and trusted. He found it easier to talk
with her on really important subjects
than any woman he had ever known.
He could not tell why, but naturally in
her company these weightier matters
formed the staple of conversation, and
yet the talk was easy, witty and refresh
ing. Windward fancied she must be
like noted French women of society,
and he appreciated very highly the priv
ilegehe enjoyed of meeting her frequent
" and Familiarity.
The only other young lady with whom
he had more than formal acquaintance
was Miss Sophia, whom, as he met day
by day and under all circumstances, he
came to like very much. The tattle OF
the house was, to be sure, that she wanted
to get married, and spent her days and
nights contriving snares for bachelors,
Well, what of it? She was a good
healthy girl; of course she wanted to gel
married. Suppose that placard did
show; the lodgings might be better than
if the landlady was proud, was above
advertising and only took you as a IA
vor, after much solicitation.
Windward, to be sure, was dallying
about another doorstep, but he cordially
recommended all his friends to patronize
the house on the other side. And he
advised them not to delay either, fol-
that sign might be taken in any day
] The lieutenant. for instance. was ven
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02

Sugar is cheap and we will give you the
bottom prices. Also special prices on Dried
Fruits, Fish, Syrups, Jellies, Lemons, Beans,
Tobacco, Canned Goods and the lowest
prices on everything.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Business!
1T WILL PAY YOUTO
READ THIS.

Before you commence harvesting you will
buy good bill of groceries. We want to sell
you this bill and will sell it to you right
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Simmer Trim to Canada.

Why not go to Torooto this summer?
National Educational association holds its
meeting there in July.
Santa Fe route offers rate of one fare for
round trip, plus 81 membership fee. Tickets
on sale July sth to 18th, good until Sept. 3Oth
returning. Cheap side trips can be made to
st. Lawrence resorts. New England and At
lantic seaboard.
Stick pin here, please: Going via San'a
Fe route no transfer is required in Chidago.
We occupy union depot with Chicago Il
Grand Trunk and Wabash R'ys "direct"
routes to Toronto. We ere slso3o miles the
shortest line between Kansas City a-d Chi
cago. Elegant vestibule trains and dining
car service.
Several large pIrties now organizing. Call
on local agent Santa Fe route for particulars,
or address G. T. Nicholson, G.. p. & T. A.,
Topeka, Kansas 43-17
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-07-02
Special Prices.

We are making special prices for harvest
times Whether you want ONE DOLLARS
worth or FIFTY DOLLARS worth, come and
let us figure on your bill.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Fighting the Saloons.

RICHMOND, Mo, Aug. 8.-Rich.
mond is again in ferment of excite
ment over the liquor question. For
a year or two liquor has been sold
openly and defiantly, and plants
where it can be obtained have multi.
piled and fiourished. The temper
ance people have at last become
aroused, and have resolved to clear
the town OF these illegal saloons.
Under command of &. J. Hoelt, a
temperance evangelist, 100 uniformed
children wearing red, white and
blue sashes, paraded the streets and
visited the different places where
liquors are sold, singing and shouting
A repetition of the Lathrop crusade
is looked for. An immense mass
meeting was held, at which several
strong speeches were made. The
sentiment was all for closing the
dives, peaceably if possible, if not
that way then by force.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Robbed a San Antonio Man.

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. S-[Speciall
"A young man who did not give his
name entered the police station last
night and made complaint that he
had been robbed in house OF i'll
fame on Austin street.
He was under the influence of
liquor while in the station, but when
informed that he must make q COM
plant against the woman who robb-
ed him the young fellow wilted and
said he guessed he would not do it.
The stranger said he was from
San Antonio, and the money he had
lost was to pay his fare back home.
John T. Brady, who accidently
shot himself in the thig h several days
ago with q shotgun, lies in a critical
condi ton at the family residence on
Harrisburg road. His recovery is
doubtful, and in all probability the
limb which was injured will have to
be amputated,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
The Alabama Farmers.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. S-The
annual convep ton of the Alabama
Farmers Alliance Exchanges has
been in session here three days.
There were about $50 delegates pres.
emit, almost all of them being dem
ocrats. When the election of officers
was held, the public was treated to q
genuine surprise, when J. H. Cast
wick, q stauuch democrat, was elected
to fill the office of general manager,
which has heretofore been held by
Geo. F. Gather. Gather has for
four or five years occupied the posi-
ton most satisfactorily, and during
the past year has had an unusually
successful administration. A few
months ago he was elected. and &C.
copied the position on the national
executive committee of the new
Peoples party. This, it is understood,
defeated him for re election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Ileprosy in Chicago.

CHICAGO, August S.-The physician
at the county hospital are almost GER
tain that they have case of leprocy
on their hands. At any rate, they are
greatly puzzled, and a consultation
will be held. Martin Gaelick, the
patient, is an Australian about fifty
years old. He affirms that his parents
were never afflicted with any skin
disease. He has been in Chicago
about two years. About eight months
ago blotches began to appear on his
skin. His body is cold and numb,
and afflicted with local anesthstesia.
Certain portions of his body are not
affected on being pricked with
needle, while other portions are very
sensitive. The copper-colored spots
characteristic Of leprosy are every
where apparent. Some blOtches are
as large as the palm of q hand, others
not larger than q penny.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Texas Not IN tt,

RALEIGH, Aug. S.-Gov. Holt an.
nounces that he has written Elias
Carr, chairman of the State Board of
the Worlds Fair managers, telling
him that the SOS, 900 appropriated for
a state exhibit could not be used
owing to the probable demand for
the refunded tax. Various cities
however, have signified their inten-
ton of subscribing enough money to
enable the exhibition to be held
without the appropriation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Prize Fight in Louisiana.

PLAQUEMINE, Aug. S.-The great
fight between Joe Funk and Jake
Wambsgsn, champion welterweight
of the south, for $500 purse, the win
ner to get $500 and the loser 500, will
come off before the Plaquemine A tn
letic club Sunday night. Excursions
from various points will undoubtedly
bring large crowd to witness the
fight. Both men are In excellent con-
dition. Wambsgan, who is training
in Baton Rouge, is the favorite there,
while Plaquemine leans toward Funk
as the winning man. The greatest
interest is taken in the approaching
contest. Two hundred extra re-
served seats have been erected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Sworn to Secrecy.

New ORLEANS. August S.-Col. J.
Davidson Hill has returned from La
fayette, where he has been in attend
aDce at the convention of the Farmers
alliance, and spent several hours
with number of anti.lotteryites in
Judge Whites law office in CONNER
cial alley.
When asked for q syn opsis of the
report of the conference committee OF
the alliance, of which he was a men,
Der, Col. Hill replied that he regret
ted his inability to do so. 1t having
been agreed that no member Of the
conference should make it public.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
More Harrison Supporters

WARRINGTON, Aug. S.-The follow.
ing fourth class postmasters have
been Commissioned:
Alabama-Paschsl s. Baxter, Graf
ton; Amasa G. Ezell. EzellvIlle.
Arkansas-Paul Knob, Anthony;
William Mcfarland, Corinth; Elias
II. Baldridge, Pearson; VIM. A. Sloan
Ripley.
Florida-Carrie II. Leedy, Krenka;
Joshua s. Register, Register; Daniel
Williams, Royal.
Louisiana-Agricole G. Oliver, Fro
gard; Jasper T. Wilmington, Ivan.
Mississlppi-Wm. N. Miles, Bishop.
Texas Thomas b. Hardwick, Cur
lew; Jos. R. Sweeten, Rock Springs,
Edwards; Ezekiel G. Wakefield,
Wakefield.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Annals Pitiful Story.

NEW YORK, August S.-Anna Polle-
ia, who has arrived at the barge office
from Italy, tells pitiful story of her.
husbands suffering in Italy. She
says that he is an American citizen
by naturalization, and that he has
been impressed into military service
while on q visit there, notwithstand-
ing that he showed his papers of citi-
zenship. She worked hard to get
enough money to pay her passage to
this country and Immediately upon
her arrival called upon the authori-
ties for assistanc in her troubles.
Prompt action was assured her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Jere Simpson in the Fight.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Jere Simp-
son is pausing here in his labors to
knock out big men OF the old parties,
and as usual talks with facility for
publication. He processes to discred
it the story that the action of the
Georgia Alliancemen in opposing
Crisp because because of his failure to
indorse the Ocala platform, but says
an alliance man may run for speaker.
Simpson is just now for Springer, but
if an alliance man wants to stand he
is for Living stOn, of Georgia.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Newspaper Men Arrested.
An Important Decision.

New YORK, Aug. S.-Judge Bene-
dict, who is sitting in place of Judge
ADDISON Brown, of the United States
District court, who is in Europe, has
given an important decision in the
lighthouse case, which has excited
much interest.
His decision lie squarely against the
imposing of the duty, and will free
the American owners of English
built yachts from the payment of SOC
a ton, which collectors have demand
ed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
To Get 100000.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. S.-A dispatch
from the City OF Mexico says: The
Dalro de Centre Americana, printed
in Guatemala, claims that the family
of the unfortunate Gen. Barrundis,
who was killed ABOARD of q Pacific
mail steamship in the port of san
Jose de Guatemala by soldiers. have
won their claim against the Unlimited
States. and will be paid $1,000 in
Identification.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
The Engineers Trouble.

CHICAGO, Aug. s.-P. M. Arthur,
chief of the Locomotive Engineer
Brotherhood is here. The Brother
hood of Engineers on the Louisville
and New Albany and Chicago have a
misunderstanding with the manage.
ment concerning clause in the
agreement made last March, and
Arthur comes here to effect a settle
ment. He says there will be no inn
mediate settlement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Prenaring for Sullivan.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S.-Austra'
liam advices state that the match be-
tween Bill Murphy and Critic, which
was to have taken place at Sidney
July Is. was postponed for a week, as
John l.. Sullivan was expected to ar
rive about July %, and he would be
invited to attend. Considerable pre-.
paration is being made for Sullivan, 8
arrival in the colonies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
"They Want More Pie"

DETROIT, Mich, August S.-The
letter carriers convention will psti.
ton the president to extend the civil
service to all free delivery cities and
regulate the salaries as follows: Six
hundred dollars for the first, eight
hundred the second, one thousand
the third and twelve hundred the
fourth wear
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
To Get the insurance.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. s.-Steward
Moulton, of the bark Alicia, which
stranded in the harbor at Apia,
Samoa, alleges that Capt John G.
Broadhurst, part owner of the YES
sci, scuttled her to get the insurance
money, nine thousand dollars.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Tafy for the Militia.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Captain
Walkers report to the War Depart
ment, on the inspection ofthe Indiana
militia encampment, was very compli-
mentary to the militia. He suggests
that the encampment be limited to
ten instead of seven days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
The Gamblers and Sunday Law.

ORANGE, Tex. Aug. S.-The officers
have served notice by having dod-
gers scattered through the city that
the Sunday law will be rigidly en-.
forced. They also serve notice on ell
gambling houses to close up and re-
main closed,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
LATE TELEGRAPH.
PRESS DISPATCHES
AND STATE SPECIALS.
UP TO THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
The Wrong Chinaman

FORT WORTH, August S.-[Special. ]
Sha, the Chinaman, was re.
leased on the ground that the tele-
gram which caused the arrest was
not sufficient authority and that there
was no evidence that the right man
had been secured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08

Dead Woman-A Drunken Husband.
New YORK, Ang. S.-The body of
Mrs. William T Coleman was found
in a decomposed condition, in bed in
a hut ON Fifty.ninth street. The
drunken husband lay beside her,
oblivious of his wife's death. There
were evidences of violence, but Cole
man said he knew nothing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Canght Stealing.

ST.. LOUIS, August Sash ton
Beorn, chief coin teller of the SUBJ
treasury, who had been twice robbed
of some money, suspected Janitor
Louis Lee, q negro, and watching
him caught him in the act of stealing
. bag of silver dimes. Lee was ar
rested
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
The Serpent Arrived.

LONDON, Aug. S.-Dory Sea Ser
pent, Capt. LAWYER, has arrived at
Lizards Port, in the English Channel.
The Sea Serpent started in ocean race
with Dory Mermaid from Boston. He
had many marrow escapes on the
trim
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08

Says He Did Not Steal $4,000
LONDON, Aug. S.-Charles T. Yerks
one of the directors of the Chicago
Gas Trust denies the statement that
the old board juggIed away seven
hun dred and fifty thousand from the
treasury
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
New Route Opeped.

BALTIMORE, Aug. S.-The opening
of the new route to Chicago of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, via
Akron, Ohio, will not change the
schedule for the present. In the fall,
when the division is In good shape, q
fast schedule will be put on.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Al the Circns Grounds.

The council committee has refused
the Excelsior Guards the free use of
san Pedro Park for the colored mill
tia encampment, which opens in this
city August "a. and the old circus
grounds near TESTS garden have teen
sacured
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Michigan $4,000 for Blaine.

New YORK, August S.-Senator
Stock bridge, of Michigan, says Michi-
gan will five twenty-five thousand
majority for the republican ticket in
'92 He says Michigan 10 for Blaine
and if he declines, tor General Alger,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
Recovered His Daughters.

BOSTON, Aug. S.-Calvin Page ar
rived today with his two daughters,
who had been stolen from him
twelve years ago, by band of Piute
Indians in Dakota.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
FitZ Wants to Fight.

ST. PAUL, Aug. S.-Fitzimmons and
wife and Jimmy Carroll left for San
Francisco. Fritz says he will fight
either Hall or Pritchard, for any sum
from FIVE to twenty thousand dollars.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08

WHOLE farms ia Kansas are turn.
ing out from % to 80 bushels of
wheat per acre, thIeshers' measure.
This means an end to the mortgage
embargo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08

TALLAHASSEE, Aug. S.-Governor
Fleming refuses to certify to the
election of Wilkinson Call, as U. s.
Senator, as majority of the senate
was not present in joint ballot with
the house in the election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-08
FRESH FROM THE WIRES.

BERLIN, August S.-The Gar has
not acceded to the request that Ad-
miral Gervais and colleagues be in
yited to review at Krasnol.
NEW YoRK-Cooper House, Coop
erstown, burned this morning. All
guests escaped.
BOULDER, Colo, Aug. S-A rich
find OF silver is reported on Pomeroy
mountain, near Caribou. The vein IS
about three inches thick, and of pure
metal.
SAN FRANCISCO, August S.-Balma-
seda has offered four million dollars
for cruiser Baltimore but was re
fused.
PUEBLO, Colo, Aug. S.-The Broth
erhood of Railroad Carmen, elected
Grand Chief and Organizer, w. l..
Misseur, st. Joseph, Mo.
Newspaper Men Arrested.
CALCUTTA, August S.-The proprie-
tors of the "Byngoshi," the leading
journal in Indian vernacular, have
been arrested for bitter attacks on
the government of India, by Viceroy
Marquis of Lansdowie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-23
INTO COLUMBIA ON TINE.
TIE SOUTH BoUNDTo BE FINISHED
NEXT WEEK.

The Road to be Inspected by the South
Carolina Railroad Commission Next
Saturday and a Through Schedule
Between Savannah and Columbia to
be Put Into Operation Nov. l.
President Conner of the South Bound rail-
road said yesterday that it is the intention
Of the company to put on through sched-
ule between Savannah and Columbia over
the South Bound on Nov. l.
The track is now laid within few miles
Of Columbia, and the remaining few miles
will be completed in time for the opening
next week. 1t is intended to take the South
Carolina Railway Commission over the
road next week, Saturday. Oct 80, and if
nothing unforeseen prevents trains will be
running through by Sunday, Oct. 81.
The Columbia State OF day before yester-
day contained the following: "If Columbia
cannot have the triple celebration during
fair week, it can at least be double one.
The South Bound railroad will certainly
have trains running by that time. The road
is now completed within eleven miles of
Columbia, and all the grading will be
finished by Saturday. The rails will all be
down aud the connection made by next
Tuesday. The contractors are rushing
things with wonderful rapid!EYn