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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

where l slept last night. and, knowing
his history, 1 thought would try to dc
him good turn, little as he deserves
to be befriended by any friend of his
fathers
''What has become of his father? !
never saw my uncle. All I know about
him is that he dissipated his small for
tune and disGraced himself by stealing
money long ago. Still he is my own
flesh and blood Where is he now?'
'1n endless torment, I suppose, if
any thing for him; but it is just possible
that you may be able to save his son,
at least from temporal torment"
Rev. Clement five minutes later was
conducted into the misera BILE tenement
where his rcprobate nephew lay toss
ing in the first stages of typhoid fever.
While he was satisfying himself that
lie had not been the victim of a hoax,
the man in the battered hat disap-
peared.
1t was not until nearly six weeks
later that Clement Warren was in a con-
dition to relate his story to his benevo-
lent relative. Sitting up in the conval-
cscent ward of a fever hospital. he
made full confession. 1t was true
enough that he had been a great black
guard; he did not attempt to make exc
cuses for himself; yet he could not hei p
pleading that he had not had half q
chance. Both his parents had been
given to drinking; his mother had died
before his eyes in the agonies of de-
lirium tre1nens; his father, who had
risen suddenly from the extremity of
Indulgence to wealth, had treated him
with a certain cynical indulgence, but
had never taught him to discrimin ate
be tween honesty and fraud, nor ever
expressed the slightest wish that he
h0,1 Il hi isr not,
in order to pay a gambling debt, he
had helped himself to IL large sum of
money which he knew to be upon the
premises, he was quite unaware of the
magnitude of the catastrophe which he
was there by bringing about.
But the consequence was that ia
ther went bankrupt, SO lie cursed me
and kicked me out of doors Then 1
went to sea, and for the last two years
I've had Il roughish time of 1T. If you
want me to say I'm Sorry. I'll say SO to
please you. | am sorry, :sii isiis. I'd say as
much to father, too, if 1 knew where
to find him.
answered, with a sigh. mo doubt he
was to blame; but, then, he was pun
ishcd. As for you, you are young, and
life still lies before you. You must
make your h ONE with me until we can
see our way Il little more clearly. After
a time an opening Will doubtless be
found for you, since you have had 4
good education. No; don't thank me.
l am u childless widower, and al
though l am not q rich man my means
arc ample for my wants. by the way,
l wonder who the unknown friend was
who brought me to you. lie also WAS
evidently an educated man, though he
described himself and, l am afraid.
only too accurately-as drunken
But Clement Warren could throw no
light upon the strangers identity.
Only after the lapse of 4 month, dur
ing which time his nephew had become
iomicilcd in his household, and had
gladdencd his heart by showing signs
Of a sincere desire to reform, did the
Eye of Rev. Clement light upon news
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

Where the Difference Casno In.
He-What makes the pupils of your
eyes SO large?
Shc-'Thc oculist put atropine or bel
ladonna in them; and now, do you
know, when I sit down to eat I can SEQ
nothing on the table at all.
He-Thats the way it is with me at
my boarding house; but atropine has
nothing to do with it--.Iudgc.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

feet each, with
q CT % S s b n. r
t rou h the
middle of each
for extra sup
port.
Cover one side
of each with
burlap, taclSing
it over the edges
with small, flat
headed tao k s.
N1wx +l
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
INEXPENSIVE SCREENS.
Valuable Hints for Admirers Of
the Beautiful.
What on Ingenious Woman Can Do with
FOw DOllars-Pleasant and Profit
oblO- Work for Leisure

The frames for screens are best made
of pine or spruce, two inches wide by
three-quarters of an inch thick. If the
corners are mortised, they will be
stronger; but if they are nailed against
each other with long wire nails, when
the: covering is stretched over them,
they will not be likely to pull apart.
For the Japanese screen in the illus
tration, make three frames six by two
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Martin omar.

Mrs. Candid Talker, fashionable
lady living on Madison square, New
York, called on a lady friend and found
her petting one Of those pug dogs.
''Where did you get that animal?'
asked Mrs. Candid.
my husband gave it to me to rcmem-
Der him by when lie was away travel
Ing"
''What a horrid, nasty looking brute
he is-"-Texas SiftinGs.
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He had been going to see her for
some time and was now getting down
to business, as he explained. After
telling her of his scanty income and
the size of the lot he wanted her to
share, he asked:
Can you sew, dearest?''
"a little
And cook?''
''Ol, yes
He was delighted. She would be
a perfect treasure. Then he asked
airily in the way of final argument:
Can you keep house?'
81 CAM" she said, looking him over,
ION certain conditions"
s.Name them, dearest
81 must have a house to lseep.''-Dc-
troit Free Press.
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Sound Financial N1ctho.,s.

IT should like to meet your friend
yonder. whom you have introduced to
many people this evening"
''Sh! You don't know what you ask.
I have made him acquainted with a lot
of fellows whom I don't like, in order
that he may have some one to borrow
money of besides myself" - Chicago
News Record.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
FACTS FOR HOUSEWIVES.

SWEET oil and putty powder, followed
best medicines for frightening brass OF
copper.
REMOVE rust from steel knives by
covering them for two days with sweet
Oil; then rub with a lump of fresh lime
until the rust disappears.
GUM arabic and gum tragacanth in
equal parts dissolved in hot water
make the best and most convenient
mucilagc you can keep in the house.
a BOTTLE of flexible collodion is
very useful for cracks in the hands,
scratches, cuts, etc. Care must be
taken to keep it well protected from
the air
TO KEEP polished steel from rusting
after cleaning, or when not in use, take
a cloth with Il little sweet oil on it and
wipe the steel over so that the surface
may have a very light but warm coat
ing Of oil.
IT is not generally known that gold
gliding may be cleaned with u little
soap and water applied with 4 soft
sponge and instantly rinsed off and
dried. Inferior cheap gliding will not
stand this process.
WHEN it is wished to reduce in appear.
ance the height OF an object horizontal
or oblique lines should be employed
and perpendicular when height is re-
quired. In papering Il room with n low
ceiling this should be remembered.
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Good Boy-Here is that penny you
gave me to put on the contribution
plate. I made mistake, an put on a
button instead.
Father-Hum! What did Deacon
Sharpp say when he saw it?
Good Boyle didn't notice it. Iguess
the church is out of l>indling wood,
cause heard him muttcr something
about getting more chips from the ole
block.-Good News.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Why They Fled.

She-You know my grandfather was
a relative of Washington, and we al
ways celebrate his birthday by bring
ing out our Washington relics.
Hell see. And is this waistcoat one
that he really wore during the war of
the revolution?
She-Oh, yes
He-No wonder the British left tho
country.-Judge.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

purchased at any
art store, and
model the &C.
sign in imitation
of rOcOcO. 1t is
better to draw
your outline on
a boa I'd a n d
model it there,
lacking it on the
frame vAep r.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Another Instance.

ITS curious unused Bjorlzins, .'hovv
this law of compensation runs through
everything. For example, wherever
there is weIi-of aunt you will al
ways find g sycop.sant." Chicago
tribune.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

A cheaprstirnulating liniment which
will be almost odorless and yet effcc-
tive for outside application can be
made as follows: In one quart of tur-
pentine mix one quart of coal oil. Pack
half an ounce of all1anet root and two
ounces of pulverizel capsicum in a
large, ordinary funnel Over this mix
ture pour the turpentine and oil, al.
lowing it all to pcrcolatc through the
capsicum and alkanet root. In this
way it will extract the substance OF
the capsicuIn and take on a beautiful
red from the allSanet. After this has
teen done, add one ounce of the oil OF
peppermint and four ounces of gum
camphcr. To make it more fragrant
add a little oil Of pepper grass. This
ininacnt thus completed is a strong,
emcacious one to rub on the skin, and
SO clean and fragrant that even the
most fastid;ous would not hesitate to
use it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
she Didn't Know the Lady.

Mrs. Clancy--Yis, Mrs. NIugsins, Pa:
and Oh part to mate no moro. Oh went
to the hospital to AK after him. ''Oi
want to see me husband,'' SCI Oi-"tlle
man that got bowed up Veg can't
seq the docther; "Hc's under the in
flooence Of Ann Esthcrticl<s." ''Oi don't
know the lady," seq OF, mighty digni-
fied-loilSe; but if me lawful welded
husband kin act loilze that when he's at
dith's door, OH have a divorce from
him. Magazine
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

ing and top ornament with enamel
white. When this is dry, mix some thin
yellow ochre and go over the white,
wiping Off carelessly with rag. This
will leave the yellow inthe corners. and
give a good ivory effect.-Vesper J..
George, in Youths Companion.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

or burnt sienna,
the effect Will
be very pretty.
Soften 70 ur
lines by running
one thing into
another, so that
they will not hc
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

When she from Paris had returned,
circling crinoline around her,
NY heart with hopeless passion burned,
For unapproachahle found her.
john Ludlow, in Puck.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Tried Moral Suasfon,

Hoosier Schoo1master-Dop-t Go anv
whipping here, eh?
Eastern Pctagogue-No, we use
moral suasion.
Hoosier School1nastcr-Moral suasiou.
eh? l tried that in Indiana, but it made
heap of trouble. The girls didn't OBJ
ject to the kissing, but the old folks
cat up like all posscssed,-N. y.
Weekly.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Tho Mistake OF Her Life.

q
She-1 made a great mistake in mar
rving you to reform you.
He-Why. I'm n changed man!
She-But your faults were the only
things of interest about you.-Life-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Rough on the Colonel.

The reason registered by the Corporal
for a punishment inflicted by him:
-Four days cell confinement for Pri-
vate X, for bee having like an ass, in
imitation of the coloncl."-Fliegendc
FS1aaffar
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

Judge-Prisoncr at the bar, the court
has assigned counsel to defend you.
Prisoner with glance at the coun-
scD-1s dat my lawyer, yer honor?
eyes,
"Den I pleads guilty. Des Moincs
ArEonaut.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
They Should Go Together.

Gilderslceve-A Philadelphia man has
a carriage which he says Washington
once owned.
Tillinghast-Who has the hack WASH
1ngton took at the cherry tree.-Broolx-
lYn Life.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

Jinks-Nfr- Spicer, I have a four-tlol-
lar bill against you and would
Spicer-My dear sir. there is no such
thing as a four-dollar bill, and to-day
am in no humor for jesting.-Texas
SiftinCs.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

lyon must be very popular If your
friends subscribed to buy you ticket
to leave town."
''Metbe- You see it wasn't a return
ticket News Record
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

Terry - How many fish have We
hooked the day, Pat?
Pat-Whin Olive got the wan Dim
afther now, an two more, Oil have
three.-Demorest's Magazine.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Poor But Proud.

= ~~n2nl.er-I hear you and Ellington
had a personal encounter.
Busby-Yes; he called me a poor 1oC..
Hooker-Noi
Busby-Yes; and struck him. I
don't allow anybody to deridc my pow
erty.-Truth
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
A Moderate Ambition.

what would you like to be when
you grow up, Wallie?'' asked the WIS.,
itor.
"A man. SIR" replied Wallie.-Har-
per>s Young People.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

Marriage de CONVEYANCE. - ''And
why, Jennie. did you tell Willie you
wouldn't be his little wife?" ''Tause he
didn't ask till he knowed I had q new
s;Xpence, "-~Ti6.BitS
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

Druggist-1 got stuck on this lot of
court plaster Its no good.
FrienEIf it's no good I don't sec
how you got stuck on it.-Texas Sift.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

other side of each with burlap, this
time tacl1ing the top and two edges of
outside wings with round-hcaded brass
taclzs. Give both sides a thorough cont
ing of thin carpenters glue.
For hinges cut eight pieces of thin
leather, two inches by two and one
fourth inches. Fold these three times,
as in Fig. 3. This will make each fold
three-fourths of aninch wide.
Now tack or glue folds one and three
against either edge of two wings of the
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20
Some carly arrivals. He was much
struck by their beautiful complexions.

When they took off their opera cloalSt
he knew the reason why Pail Mall
Budget.
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too distinct. Half the pleasure of dec
Grafton is not to tell all the story, but
leave something to the imagination.
The effect is what you want.
Another way to make this screen is
to cover it with coarse cotton and, after
it is stretched and tackled on, to sponge
it. This will cause it to shrink, and it
will draw very tightly. Then with
flour paste cover it with some fancy
paper.
Or cover only the edge with figured
paper, and paste a piece of gold paper
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

e II COS ng the
l c m o n GOl q
rather than the
pink golds-all
over except for Il
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Ne Sc r9p9s
'f6P@bl@.
@fMa H. w., W,,,E7o77'5:
gllitlllN copyright, 1888, by
the AuthOr.1

HE Rev. Gle
ncnt Wright di-
vested himself
of his cassoclz,
left the church
w q r Il G n s t o
count the coins
collected in the
oHertory and
stcppe0 forth
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-05-20

IUC CIttnenC warren could thTOw no
light upon the strangers identity.
Only after the lapse of i month, dur
ing which time his nephew had become
domicilcd in his household, and had
gladdencd his heart by showing signs
of a sincere desire to reform, did the
eye of Rev. Clement light upon a news
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09
Columbian Club.

The Columbian club lesson for Sat
urday, March II is on "Mines and
Mining" The assignment of subjects
Is:
Locate and give approximate output Of
the principal gold and silver mines Z
America, of Europe aud the Conli-
nent.
Mrs. Warneld.
OF the iron, coal, tin and salt mines.
Mrs, Hamilton.
or fmarbles and precious stones.
Mrs. Hand,
In what relation do the mines stand to
the government, to the Tailwaysp
What parsons only may be employedY 7
Mrs. Schively.
What are the prime ipal methods of
miningS Give progress Of invention
in improved methods OF mining.
Mrs, Bert.
How was coal formedY Describe pro.
cess of mining 1t.
Mrs. Christian.
dow did Sutro's invention accel crate
the accumulation of gold dustY
Mrs Moore.
What ia petroleum, how does water
become impregnated with mineral
properties2
Mrs. Hurd.
Give location and description Of mines
and mining building,
Mrs. Rogers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09
Gulling the Farmers.

Complaints are coming in of new
scheme being worked on the farming
communities of the county by suave
agent who sells heterogeneous lot Of
dry goods, clothing, linen, ETC., for s75,
taking farmers notes therefor. Some
OF the clothing is not made up but it ia
promised that it will be when brought
to the agent in Abilene. The pur-
chaser never finds the agent and then
the kick commences. How many
times is at necessary to repeat the
warning; II you want to get value
received for your money let travelling
fakirs alone and buy of the merchants
In your own town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09

avoIu connicJ tney tsuOuiu vcve uoyra
the "Dunsmore and Rich business"
Another hour was consumed in the
discussion of minor matters and the
afternoon session was fruitless.
The committee of the whole In the
house non -concurred in the senate APP
preparation bill for the expenses OF the
Kansas state penitentiary. The salary
OF the warden was placed at e., ; %, the
deputy warden 1900 and physician
81, 400 The officers of that institution
are now receiving the above salaries.
The senate cut the warden to 81, 900,
deputy to $1,000 and physician to 81 900.
IN THE SENATE.
The morning session of the senate
was consumed in tllibustering over the
railroad bill. The Greenlee bill passed
by the house was taken up, and all
after the enacting clause was stricken
out and the maximum rate bill passed
by the senate substituted. Two hours
time was used to discuss this PROPOSE
tion, after which an adjournment was
taken till o'clock.
At $3.50 the reading of the maximum
ibNo bAAii "ilth WIS buDSllLtu lot llt
Greenlee bill sent over by the house,
was commenced 1t consists of 1l2
pages and required six hours to COM
plete the reading of the bill Senator
O'Bryan offered several amendments,
but one of which was adopted.
The house concurrent resol ution was
adopted by the senate and the legisla-
ture will adjourn without day Thurs
day night, unless SO me of the appropri-
alton bills fail TO get through by that
time. In that event the session will
last another day. The vote on the res
olution in the senate was vcfy close,
republicans and populists dividing
A bill which passed the house has
been favorably reported by the educa-
ton committee of the senate, providing
for an increase of the state board of
education from four to seven members
by appointment of the governor 1t
also provides for paying the travelling
expenses TO and from the meetings of
the board, and in an indirect way for
the issuing of teachers certificates
TO graduates OF any chartered institu-
tion of learning in the state, provided
their courses of study shall be approved
by said board. 1t also takes from the
state normal the power TO issue life
certificates so long as the holder con-
tinues in successful work
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09
ON THURSDAY NIGHT.


The Time SGT For the Adjournment OF tho
Kansas Legislature.
TOPEKA, Kan, March IA red hot
fight over the question of final adjourn
ment consumed the entire morning ses-
sion of the house
Pearson, of Allen, introduced con-
current resolution fixing the term of
final adjournment at the close of next
Thursdays session. In support of the
resolution he said that many of the
members who were farmers would be
compelled to leave soon II adjournment
was not reached.
Objection was made to the immediate
consideration of the resolution and the
rules were su spended for its considera-
tion, the popuIists voting almost solid
ly for its adoption.
Greenlee, of Reno, offered a substitute,
fixing the time of adjournment on
March 25. He said this would give them
plenty of time to pass all laws demand
ed by the people,
Several populists spoke in favor of
adjournment, among them Dougherty
Doubleday, Beneliel, Garretson and
others.
After "a running fight lasting until
nearly noon, a vote was taken on the
resolution offered by Pearson, and 1t
was carried by about twenty majority.
Before the vote was announced call
of the house was demanded by Green
lee and others, but only one struggling
member was brought in. He voted no,
and the opponents of adjournment
gave up the fight in disgust.
This resolution provides that all busi-
ness in both houses ceases tonight ex-
cept the consideration OF appropriation
bills
An effort was made as soon as the
house met to reconsider the vote which
was taken yesterday morning ON final
adjournment, but the motion was voted
down.
by agreement appropriation bills
We're taken up In committee of the
whole and considered during the after
noon.
The order of business to-day win be
the consideration of appropriation bills,
the judicial apportiuument bill, con-
grcssioual apportionment bill aud bills
on the calendar
When the senate appropriation bill
was reached Representative Hoch, of
Marion, arose and said he never could
consent to the wording of that bill
which provides that j, NJ Dunsmore
and Ben C. Rich are to pass upon the
accounts of employees OF the late Duns-
more house. lie said there was no such
thing as tho Dunsmore house.
There was mass meeting, but there
was no house, and he desired to say TO
the po1Rlists that " tAsy dsSlysd "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09
Speer- -winans Association

The annual meeting of the Speer.
Winanans Teachers association will be
held at Junction City April 7-s. The
executive committee has arranged a
strong program will be- given Friday
afternoon and evening, Saturday and
Saturday evening. The papers and
discussions will, without doubt, be full
OF instruction which every progressive
teacher will be glad to receive.
Supt. Gray of this city has paper
on "School Supervision" and Mrs. s.
M. Cook, l.. II. Wishard, II. NJ. Light,
L. d. Arnold, are other Dickinsonians
on the program.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09
Plows by the Wholesale.

Plsle Il Fisher seem to be- headquar-
ters for pows of every kind and the
rate at which the farmers are taking
implements away looks as though
there is an unusual attraction in prices
and quality on North Broadway. They
have just sent out two Solid Comfort
gang plows, two sulky plows and lot
OF steel harrows to big Colorado
rancho, and are selling large number
OF plows and harrows daily to Dickin.
son county farmers. The fact is that
Pisle Il Fisher have the sole agency of
some of the best and easiest running
plows made and 1t is no wonder that
they have big sales.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-03-09
Pnhli0 Sale.

| win sell at pubic auo ion Ht my farm one
mite suu q a ilen', saturday, MtrCh n,
1893, % mmencinR at 1881 sharp he follow
ing dra ril"d pr p1ty, toeit mules, g.
heai ot cattle, cun-ir,ing ~ ~ cows, some
trt sh and Others coming iirrh h, fore he day
OF sale, VIZ year old ifrrs 5yeuling
heiht ~, 10 yrarling steers 20 head OF hogs,
Ionsisti X Of " hropd soNs and Sshppis;
Form im tlrmente, consisting Of tnrm o.
gon, road cart, | Bucke,e mower, | fiying
Dutchman riding plow, corn culitvatOr. \
lot OF be- y and n lot uf choice seed corn wi /
Oo -old at the same tune,
Terms; MI sums of o. and less cash; MI
sums over s. a credit OF months vii he
given. purchas rgivi v note 18th appruv Il
SEC fity, without inter est II pHid when due
II not paid when uue 10 per cent interest
ON uatv will be hRrued,
SAMUEL Lands.
II. n, VENNUM. AuctiOnper.