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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08

known the court calendars to break down for neg
lect Of the District Attorney to furnish enough
business. .
The last witness asked by Mr.. McCurdy 70
explain why he had recommended the discharge OF
"Moke" Murray. indicted for stealing watch from
Mr.. Hoffman. He said that he had with the COM
sent of Judge Cowng, requested that Murray De
discharged because Hoffman's proof of identity was
too weak. Colonel Townsend became Indignant,
when Mr.. Phillips asked him II he had not treated ,
Hoffman with contempt. and had not insulted him.
mo, SIR" fairly shouted Colonel Townsend. ~
is not my nature to be ungentlemany at any time.
After some further testimony each side announced
it's case closed. unless the Commissioner wanted 70
hear arguments He aaids II think that you nae
better wait until pass upon the facts and then II
the Governor wants arguments you can make thenh
to him.
The hearing was then declared at an end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
GOLD EXPORTS AGAIN.
ENGAGEMENT OF si25oOoO FOR SHIPMENT
TO-DAY.
ANXIETY OF TREASURY OFFICERS ON ACCOUNT
OF THE COMPARATIVELY LARGE WITH
DRAwALs OF THE PRECIOUS METAL

ANXIETY OF TREASURY OFFICERS on ACCOUNT
OF THE COMPARATIVELY LARGE WITH
DRAWAIs OF THE PRECIOUS METAL
BY THE REDEMPTION OF NOTES
Gold exports have begun again. and from the
condition Of the foreign exchange market it looks as
IL the movement would reach considerable size
Yesterday the banking house of Lazard Freres en-
gagged 81 10000 gold for export to France to-day
Anxiety has been caused among the Treasury OIL
GERS by the demand abroad for gold which can be
satisfied by the favorable rates of foreign exchange
and the withdrawal of gold from the Sub-Treasury
here and In other cities in redemption OF notes Is
also causing alarm to the Department. Near'y
s. 900 has been taken out OF the Sublreasuries
in the last few days in this way. and II TINS keeps
I'm and the outward movement of gold continues
tho necessity OF sooner later making another issue
of bonds will confront the Government
There may not be much profit In the shipment OF
gold to-day on account of the reduction by the
Rank of France and the Bank OF England OF the
price of gold bu, the tendency of the sterling mar
ket ls UPWARD and a little selling IN this mar
ket of foreign securities will force the exchange
market above the regular god-exporting point
Gold shipments this time of the year are not
unusual Interest remittances TO foreign investors
must be made at the close OF the year ana gram
exports usually grow Jess at this time. Dun =
Review for this week has this to say about the
monetary situation and god exports:
The money market has not improved anu as ar az
any time This wear 4 remarkable statement on
page shows that Treasury transfers OF not 20
have been Almost exclusively 10 New IT,,
~, 90 In October against $4,000 to all other points;
and 80 i25 coo in November. against s2obVV 10 a.,
"ther uo,n,s Commercial loans show no lncredse
,yb, ;over and heavy sales Of American secul IL
by London this week have adyarcen lex Iii ne OK
stripping point SO that Sl.25ooo" gold VIII De eN-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS'S CAREER

ferdinand de Lesseps. whose life has come to
=, end at the age of eighty-nine. came of a
.ng.liyed race. His inheritance of a ma gnifcent
.,vs,oue and tenacious vital powers was care
,ully guarded by his simple habits of life. He
aver neglected exercise. even when his time was
rost fully employed. and in his old age he gave
,,anr lessons to his sons in order to help keep
,,rself alive His habits were abstemious; his
onsr-dinner cigar was his only indulgence. long
:. had been his sojourn In the East Although
under middle height and somewhat stout. he had
commanding. soldierly appearance As Europe
eau him in his prime. when the Suez Canal had
bs.n opened or as he appeared at the Lotos Club
,,cep,ion. when he was - NewYork, his long
,,r WAS snow white and contrasted strangely
with his florid. dark complexion. His nose was
rail shaped and large: his forehead was as white
a. his hair: his eyebrows were dark and heavy
IA. overshadowed coal-black eyes. which fairly
famed when he talked the firmness Of his mouth
vas concealed by a dropping gray mustache;
.nd q strong square chin completed a well-poised
and noble head He spoke rapidly. but quietly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
rgr prc1sTrWs OFFICE INTESTIG ALTON

PROGRESS OF THE GOOD GOVERNMENT '"o"
ooMMIrrEE-cHANGEs IN MR. LEWIS STAFF
The Good Government club committee co"iposec
Of Preble Tucker and julius sternberser' ass'Sneo
n the investigation OF the Registers once arc
making haste slowly and do not expect 10 10
much until near the close of the year ou. e".s
'n 'r na.,,, nrobably. to submit their charges
" c,or,or Morton soon after his Inauguration.
They have secured valuable witness IN me
norsor NJ n man who thoroughly understands tine
,ns,do workings OF the Registers office and can
furnish much information OF pracucai Hina.
Register Levy has promoted L. Ship'ro T"
,r :, Mace of J. Courtney Starin, ~
a win an increase OF salary from NoW 70
$500 Ferdinand Heel an outside man satS
.aa not an organization man. and was NOT cIeo.sV
to any district. His name does not appea, IN tas
civ directory Ferdinand Marx. folio writer, NJ.
been promoted to succeed Bernard r rl n
the Coroner's son, examiner. al sl.-w a yecss
and peter T Gray, a $1,000 custodian, mas ~
signed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08

and his hands were constantly in motion when he
talked Always carefully dressed in closely Mt
ting frock coat. he looked like retired diplomat
ist or general With the air and grace OF THOR
ough man Of the world were combined homeiy
tastes ana genial and companionable traits. of
the dreamer there was no trace either In his hrm
tresd or in his resolute. almost military, bearing
yet he was the most remarkable dreamer OF the
age
-sseps was an honored name generations be-
fore the genius OF the Grand Frenchman MADE II
forever famous Count Matthew de Lesseps was
ser, by NAPOLEON. with Lucien Bonaparte, TO the
snanish Court where ne Joined In making the
trea;v for the purchase Of Louisiana by France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
xo rpOrRLE m ANY BANK KNOWN

The report that defacation had occurred IN sns
tour,h National Bank was circulated yesterday
but the officers Of the bank denied It, botn Mr'
simmons the president and Mr.. Cannon. the VICE
president said there not word OF truth IN tns
rumor and that not cent was missing rum ."s
., rharo have been rumors OF defalcations and
tromhles in banks for the last week in Wall street
bnt diligent search has failed to verify them. ~
Stat and National Bank Examiners and the CieeI.
ing House ComInit.ea know Of 70 trouble Az
bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
rpEslpENr DURLAND CONVICTED.

philadelphia. Dec. 7-Dr. John H. Durland. presi-
dsnt Of the Provident Bond and Investment COM
nanv who has been trial in the United states
District Court for several days on the charge OF
using the malls to further scheme 10 deirauu'
was found guilty this morning Argllment on On a
mot,on Tor a new trial will be heard by Judge
Rutier on December II. The convicted president
vas remanded to jail until that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
PART II.
PAGES II TO "a.
coITNT DE LESSEPS DEAD.
FAMOUS CREATOR OF THE SUEZ
CANAL PASSES AWAY

y,n BEEN IN FEEBLE HEALTH SINCE THE
PANAMA CANAL ENPoSchES-his SPLENDID
ACHIEVEMENT AND HIS DlSAs-
TROUS FAILURE
p,rs Dec. Count Ferdinand de Lesseps
40 This afternoon at the Chateau La Chesnaye.
y. ,ras reported on Wednesday that he was ser-
ously i'll. The sacrament was administered to
w.. last night. and his physicians remained in
attendance all night, and until the end came.
His health had been exceedingly preoarious ever
-. the Panama Canal scandal. in 1928. About
lar ago he had severe illness, which it was
s.,sved he would not survive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08
THEY WANT SANDS POINT Liohi "''''"""

Nearly all the vessel agents, pilots an"
..,so,s n this port backed by the Maritime ASsoo'
,,on have sent a petition and memorial 10 ST.
,arv carlisle asking that Sands POINT h'sn'' ~"
Iono Island Sound. be restored II was 'r.e"'''
h,scon,,nued on the ground that the iisht on '-e
,,nr pocks gave enough light and on the soore o, 81
.nse The ship-owncrs say emphaticaiiy '""' ''''
lights are needed. Their memorial says, " p" .,, 10
IT. volume of commerce passing that pun. Nv he
ormous No, less than 1900 vessels a yeni - N
q, rhoee going west alone In lSZ huhpe'e,u
hrarng 5sl steamers and 7.li schoonsrs, na st
a. ~ one of the chief thorouSh'areS OF out 80
IL trafIic nj a dangerous point on iea"s i,pre
Wiz Wiz 90 I've principal seaport OF the county. Nc
49, there are probably more hves a, sir rec
nan nj any other point on the coast. ~ York
man ,ar lines OF steamers ply between NV ,I
a The Eastern points. most OF the hnes lid da =
anu , ~, Of costly boats, many OF mem "1 ~
rowded with passengers. Not TO meho,So, ,hnm out
cromriIied Inc value OF single one on lnei o %v
~ ptbn thousands of craft OF al knaS said far
o. ~, earning from Sands Point lSht Wouiu ,
lIi' than cornte rbaance the cost OF its mn ~
o. To save that cost seems 10 nave pes' , ~
h.sa ~ IL dscontinuance we beieVe' nov ~,
pu i would he more triie economy 10 con','u ,si,e
ma, md II the saving OF the money De
i,s nnmize on something less important ny cv h
~ maintenance ~ insiSnlican, {, "ti""''' wan 49,
bene6ts and the interests ihVoi'e"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08

Trenton. n. j., Dec. THE twehte.h "nn .'".
Ito ~ the New-Jersey Sanitary Association
'ss onened in the Assembly Chamber to-day. fres-
,d.nt Addison B. Poland occupied the chair. H'o"s
the papers read was one on the h~u'' ~ ' ., va,
,,s,or ~ Malarial Poison from Large Areas Oh We
-, f., ,h,s state d" by State GeoloEist Snock AN
a,her valuable paper was the "Restrction ana
prevention OF Communicable Diseases of Children,
nv DIR. John L. Leal. OF Paterson. lh'eres' 70
papers were read this afternoon and nranae civil
i,ng,neer Parker n. Black. OF AsDury aarni III ~ ~
NJ HartweIl. OF Boston; Major ~ N ~ Newark: DR..
Pnia9Sd q Freeman. OF New-York; Dr. Henry ~
Colt OF Newark. and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-08

voted commemorative medal. The munich
patty placed his bust in The Hotel de Vile.
WITHDRAWAL FROM DIPLOMACY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22

'Cnstoria Ia tho bcjt remedy Tor children Of
which am acquainted. hope tho dap Ia not
FAR distant when mothers will considcrt tho real
interest VI thei- children, and uso Castoria In.
tcad Of the various cuhek uostrums which arc
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup aud other hurtful
agents. down their threats, thereby sending
HON 10 premature graves"
DR. J. Y, KNcHELox,
Conway, Ark
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22

soldier who, rs everyone thought, had
sacrificed his life rather than surrep-
der his prizcl
But the brave man was not killed,
Fifteen years afterward he wrote TO
Gen lIagood, then Gov llagood, re-
calling the incident and signing him
self James Bailey, late captain Fourth
Iowa volunteer infantry The gov.
ornor, as may well be believed, was re-
ioiccd 90 know that he had not killed
80 gallant an enemy. OF Mr. Baileys
act he wrote:
ut was the bravest act | have ever
known. Nor was II an act Of mere in
considcrate rashness, for, in my delib-
crate Judgment, had not interfered as
did, my entire brigade Of veterans
might have surrendered TO his single
arm. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22
The only Clergyman Drafted.

Rev William J. Potter, Of New Bed
ford whose death has recently been
reported, was the only clergyman
drafted during the war. lie showed an
earnest patriotism from the beginning
Of the contest and expressed an intense
desire that he might be drafted. On
July 90 his name was drawn. The fol-
lowing Sunday he preached sermon on
"Ihc Voice Of the Draft" which at
tractcd Secretary StantOn's attention,
who wrote 10 the young clergyman 10
come 20 Washington, though Mr. Pot
ter answered that he INTENDED to abide
by the result Of the draft Leave OF
absence was granted him by his church
and he served out his rm.-Chicago
Herald
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22
Castoria.

"CastoriA IA 80 well adapted 10 children tha,
recommend 1t As superioe 10 any prescription
known ~ me"
II. A. ARcHER, N. D.,
III SO. Oxford Sc, Brooklyn. N Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22
What is

Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. harmless substitute
for Pnregorc, Drops Soothing Syrmps, and Castor Oil
IL is Pleasant. Its guarantee thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers Clstora destroys Worms aud aays
fevcrishncss Castorin prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures DiarIhooN and Wind Collie. Cnstora relieves
tecthng troubles, cures constipation and haulency
CnstoriA nssimatcs tho food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy aud natural sleep. Cas-
torn is tho Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22
THE VALLEY OF DEATH.
Borues Who Met the Shock OF Beaure-
garu's Battal'ons at shiloh.

Borues Who Met the shock OF iIeaure-
gard's Battal'ons at shiloh.
The man who tells you that without
Buell. Grant would have lost at Shiloh
did not see the last grand grapple on
Sunday night II was while waiting
for this final struggle that saw the
grandest sight, save one, that | wit
messed during the entire war.
We were placed head downwards on
a hillside, with a battery or more OF
guns at its top. We are facing the
west Looking out through the open.
ings, the sunshine falls bright and
clear on everything. Looking to the
right or left we see battalions forming
and artillery going into position. A
lull in the crash ana roar of battle; It's
stiffness Is oppressive. Look away out
yonder--see the flashing, cleaning sun
shine on the polished steel in front and
on the flanks-it is the coming OF the
enemy In close columns by divisions,
with flags fluttering and its army NOV
ing en- echelon. See how distinct every
rifle barrel, bayonet and saber, like
the CLEAN OF silver and simmer OF
brassi In the very front is u regiment
OF zouaves A grander sight no man
ever saw than this coming Of the con-
federate army. We see the swinging
motion noticeable when great bodies
of men move together. Thus comes
this human battering ram, with ar
tillery trailing in its ranks, pre-
senting the appearance of huge mon
ster clothed In folds of flashing steel.
On comes the enemy in its grand, full
pride, sure OF crushing the beaten,
broken army Of the Tennessee, in per
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22

DR.. w. II. Morse of the
Electro Medical Institute,
n. Y, replied to enquiry
made by N W England Far
mer, Boston, whether it was
possible to make an Electric
Soap,-"In Dobbins' Elec-
"tric Soap, Electricity GER
tainly plays a part. 1t is a
remarkably pure article, oil
excellent quality. 1t con-
"tains no soda or potash
apparently, refusing to turn
cred with phenolphtalein,
"Thus the neutralizing prop
"erty Of electricity is appar-
"ent; and the presence OF
"alkalies not being manifest,
the soap has the effect Of
"not drying skin, hair, and
nails, as alkaline soaps do"
ELEc- a,y'. and T0 add. to " 'T oor
TRICKY Gov IT. c nv nlenes and
way bat "a rllhiHg ,, (, more wonderful
than II bn' t'eelLc ; ap Is, IN lis
su~rdv attack ,pln dirt. wherever found,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22
ONE OF TIE eRAvesT.


Tho Heroic Decd Of y Young soldier Of
the linton Army.
In July, 1864, when Gen Grant was
closing IN upon Petersburg, Gen. Ice
determined TO break his lines and drive
him back, II possible Orders were
given for au attack just before dawn
on the morning of the 18th. zen. lla-
goods South Carolina brigade was as
signed to the right of the attacking
force. His men were late In getting
into line Daylight had already come.
and Gen. llagood saw that the union
troops had manned their intrcnchmcnts,
and had his command In full view. lIo
ordered his men to advance. They
were seasoned troops, and, though met
by a terrible fire Of artillery and rifles,
they did not falter.
When they got within twenty feet OF
the line Of the intrenchmcnts they
found deep and wide ditch before
them, and involuntarily came to n halt
They delivered their hopeless FIRE and
stood still. just then was witnessed
what Judge j. Macley, who describes
the affair, calls 1.-THE bravest deed Of
the war"
At that deadly juncture a mounted
officer emerged from the sally port OF
an carthworls nearly opposite the mid
die OF the brigade. lie gallopcd to the
color.bearer OF South Carolina regi.
mcpt, and extending his hand demand
cl the surrender of the culors Judge
MucScy, who was then captain Of en-.
giucers in the confederate army, de-
scribes him rs about thirty years old
tall and handsome.
The flag was peculiarly dear to the
regiment, and had been borne nlott with
honor ON inuny battlefield; hut now
the color. bearer seemed TO he daacd-
puralylcd, perhaps, by the sublime ef.
frontcry Of the demand of the single
horscman At all events, he surrcu-
dercd the colors
Stranger still, the thousand armed
men behind him seemed also TO have
lost their wits Not 50 Gen. llagood.
lie was on foot his horse having been
shot under him, and was perhaps seven.
tv.iivc yards away; but hc came for
ward ON the run To- intercept the union
officer, who was riding slowly along the
| front OK the regiment, but edging q
| little toward his own line.
Cen llngoud seized the horse by the
birdie, lcvclcd revolver AZ the officers
breast ana shouted:
"Give me that flag SIR
"Who are your asked the horscman.
81 command this brigade admire
your bravery. Give me the flag aud
you shalt return unmolcstcd To- Your
| linc1.'
General said the union soldier,
you had better surrender TO me your.
self Lool, behind you''
The general looked uud saw that a
large force had sailed out Of the In.
trcnchmcnts aud was cutting him OF,
but he only said:
Once more, sir, will you give ur
that nag?'
Never was the mans reply.
Al the word Gen. llugood fired aud
the man fell, shot through the breast
The general wrcstcd the flag from hii
grasp, mounted tho horse, rcjoined hi'
brigade and ordered retreat
The capture Of the llg was discusse,
arougd many campfire. How coul,
the color bearer have given 1t up2 An,
how brave was the unknown unioi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22

"our physicians in the chiljrens depart
mcnt have spoken highly OF their expert
ence In their outside practice with CaStoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what Is known as regular
products, yet We arc FREQ 10 coafess that the
merits OF Castoria has won Va 10 look With
favor upon H."
usuED HosrrrAL AND DisrEssAAv,
Boston. MAAr.
AiIxN G. Snru, Pres,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22
A YOUNG GIRLS FORTUNE.
AN INTERESTING SKETCH.

Nothing appeals 80 strongly 10 mothers
affection as hcr daughter Just blddiug into
womhuhood Following i an instance: our
daughter Hlunchc, now - Yeas ct nee, had
boon terribly afflicted with Nervousness, and
had Lost the entire use Of her right arm She
was i'm such n condition that We had 10 keep
her from school and abandon u,r music lea.
cons Ia fact Wr lcarcd st. \ius dance, and
are positive hut for an Invaluable remedy She
uii have had that terrible U1hytiup. We
employed phy.icinrl hut sNv received no
ucHi from Thorn Tire first Ut l.t august she
Ucighod bal IS pounds, and although she has
taken 0nly three bottles Of NgINut she now
voirhs lli rlupd,j her nctyou-uo-s and symp.
to'if OF So Nitw dlnco ntc entirely gone sic
attends schDul be- Winrly, and 'udIy, With COM
fort Lul gA '. she has recovered complete uso
OF hsruru, h-g appetite 20 splendid and no
moapy could procure for our daughter the health
d. Miles NCryine has brought her
when my brother recommended the remedy
/ had no fulth In patent medicines, uud would
not listen to him, hut us n last resort hr sent us
a bottle We began giving II o. blanche md tho
effect YVES rlrno,t immediate Mrs Il r.
Bullock, Brighton, ~ Y.
Dr. Miles Restorative Nervlnc Is sold by all
druggists on n positive guarantee or sent direct
by The Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhutt. Ind ON
receipt OF price, 81 per bottle siN bottles tor st
express prepaid II Is positively free frum
opiatcI or dangerous drugs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22

Tho CentAur Company, n Murray City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22
In the ABILENE WEEKLY
REFLECTOR March 3, lsq.l
Publication Notice.

To all whom Il may concern, but more c-pc-
peciully to Elizabeth Phcron; Ncttlc
Relbcr. formerly Nettlo rhcrsuni Lou
Pher.on, Anna Phcrson and Mabel Phor-
son, "a minori all ~ Abilene, Dickinson
county Kansas, aud Flora Baker form
crly Flora Phcr,on, Of Bolivar, Ohloi
heirs al law Of John phcr,on, deceased
late Of Dickinson county, Kansas.
You are hereby notified that !, Carl g.
Rciber, administrator Of the estate Of said
deceased, did on the ,th day Of March, a, D.,
1891, file a petition Ia the probate court Of
Dickinson county, Kansas, praying that !
might be- authorized aud empowered to sell
The following described land Tor The purpose
~ paying the mortgage upon said luud ana
the debts and costs OF administration upon
said estate, tO-Wit;
The southwest quarter Of section number
twelve ue). township twelve az, range two
ca, east ~ the sixth principal meridian, Ia
Dickinson county, state OF Kansas.
And said petition VIII bo heard az the Office
Of the probate Judge Of said county on the
gIrd day Of March, A. u. 1894, az ten O'Clock
d. M. ~ said day, az which time and place
/ each Of you, and all others interested ar,
| notified to be- present and show cause, II ans
| you have why AN order Of sale us prayed fOl
/ should not be- granted.
| dated this 9Th day OF March, A, y. 1s9l
| CARL q, KEIBER,
Administrator.
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Castoria.

"CastoriN Ia nm excellent medicine FOR chill.
ircn Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. q. G. Osooop,
Lowell Mass
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-22

Aii.kN c. suru. Res..