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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
WHISKY SPILLED.
Two Thousand Gallons Of Noon
shine Stuff Destroyed.
A JAIL DELIVERY IN OKLAHOMA.
Twenty-thrce Federal Prisoners Make
Their Escape at South Nc Alester-A
Freight Train Hold Up Col
llsiun on tho Burlington.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dec. n News Of u
terrible battle between revenue Off
cials and moonshiners in the Cumber
land mountains has just reached here,
Several days ago number Of revenue
men under charge of tn famous kid,
Greer invaded Letcher county In quest
of Illicit stills and were in.
formed that the moonshiners
of that section had been up.
prised of their coming and were
lying in wait for them on the
Cumberland river Greer strengthened
his force, arming each man with o
Winchester, needle gun and two re.
volvers. They were approaching the
vicinity OF the moonshiners with much
precaution, when they were surprised
by the moonshiners, who were hid be-
hind a high embankment Greer
received n bullet in his hip and
another in his shoulder, and the
surprise was SO complete that
the revenue men were forced to
beat hasty retreat They rallied and
charged on the moonshiners from the
rear of their Notifications, and after
quito a fusillade the outlaws were
routed. Jim Winfield, one of the
moonshiners, was killed and David
And, Sam Collier and Marion Brown
were taken prisoners. Tho revenue
men arrived at prestonburg yesterday,
where they told their experience.
Greer is not badly hurt Several stills
were cut to pieces and about 1000 gal
Ions of brandy and whisky destroyed.
A JAIL DELIVERY IN OKLAHOMA.
SOUTH McALEsrER, |. T., Dec. g.
Yesterday morning about seven o'clock
20 federal prisoners made their escape
from the United States Jail at this
place. They hid in some unknown
way been furnished with skeleton
key, and while all the guards but one
were at breakfast suddenly unlocked
the jail door, knocked the guard down.
choking him insonsible, after which
they took his pistol and made their cs-
cape, each running In a different di.
rection. A posse Of deputy marshals
have gone in pursuit, and IL is thought
that some Of the conviets will be cap
tured and brought back.
FREIGHT TRAIN HELD UP.
CHILLIcornE, o., Dec. n. -Four men
held up n freight train on the Balti-
more 4 Oaio Southwestern road
yesterday. They leveled revolvers nj
the heod Of the engineer and ordered
him 10 stop The fellows then at
tempted to Lonra the train, but were
repealed by Conductor John McGraw.
They then opened Ere on McGraw and
he was shot in the head. The men
escaped, but were captured at Guys.
Vile. Mct'raw was brought to this
city 1t is feared he will die.
COLLISION ON THE BURLINGTON.
SEWARD, Neb., Dec ~ The east-
bound Burlington passenger collided
with n westbound freight yesterday
afternoon. Engineer Reed OF the
freight, was instantly killed. The
passenger engineer was seriously in
iured. Two passengers. n little pirl
and an old man, were dangerously
hurt, the child being frightfully burned
by being thrown under stove. Other
passengers were injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
GOV. MORRiLL'S VIEWS.
An Interviewer Quotes him as Fayorinn
State OntrOl OF the iuuOr Traffic.


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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
NO SHERIFF'S DEED.
Purchase Certificate Given Mt u F0rclOAur
Sale at EmpOrja, Kan,

-
Sale at EmporIa, Kan.
EMpoHIA, Kan, Dec. 91-Iudge Ran
dolph, in the district court, yesterday
rendered Il decision which has caused
something of Il sensation. IL Is In line
with the recent supreme court deci-
sion. In the case of l,onnell vs. Lynds
the court decided that deed could
not be given after foreclosure and
sale by the sheriff, and instead or
dercd n simple certificate Of pur-
chase. The plaintiff will take the
case TO the supreme court and try to
obtain reversal on the equities
of the matter. This decision by Judge
Randolph will save to citizens of Ly-
ons, Chase and Coffey counties alone
over 100000, as 1t mems that in ma.
jority OF the cases which have been
foreclosed and embraced under this
act the debtor may pay into court the
price at which the land was bid In, to-
gether with the interest, costs and
taxes, and get the land clear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Cure for Headache

As a remedy for all forms Of head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best. 1t effects permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual
sick headaches Yield to It's influence.
We urge all who are afflicted to pro-
cure bottle, and give this remedy a
fair trial. In cases Of habitual consti-
patton Electric Bitters cures by giving
the needed tone to the bowels, and
few cases long resist the use Of this
medicine. Try it once Large bot
ties only fifty cents at ]. M. Gleiss-
ner's Drug Store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec 97-Byron Rob-
erts, of Topeka, has resigned tho re-
ownership Of the Hutchinson Southern
railroad and Judge Foster appointed
i. II. Walher, OF Beatrice, Neb, to be
his successor. II is said that the
change Of receivershlp was the result
OF an amieable agreement between
President christy, Of the Hutchinson
road and the Union Pacific people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
No Change to Chicago.

The through service offered the
travelling public by the Union Pacific
System and Chicago & Alton R. r. is
unsurpassed. The "Perfect Passenger
service" of the c. Il A. with the we'll
known excellence of the service Of the
Union Pacific assures the travelling
public that they care in it" when
they patronize this popular joint line
from Denver to Chicago and inter-
mediate points, Pullman Palace
sleeping cars, dining cars and free
reclining chair cars without change.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
COURTS FIRST SESSION
Under the New Apportiontmsnt Law
Petit Jury Drawn,

The first session Of district court
under the new apportionment law for
the Eighth district will open Tuesday,
February 4th. The jurors for the
term have been drawn and are given
below. No agitation for grand
jury has developed and it is probable
that none will be asked for. Judge
Moore will preside at the coming
term. The May term will have no
jury at all unless ordered by the
judge. The third term Of court for
the year will be held in October.
The jurors are as follows:
John Wilson, Hayes.
Jacob Korn, Newborn.
L. Hoffman, Abilene.
Frank Hay, Hope.
W. s. Badger, Abilene.
E. l.. Dearborn, jefferson.
Alex. Mustard, Flora.
Levi Taylor, Newbern.
Burton Austin, Hayes.
G. Rohrer, Banner.
D. Shearer, Detroit.
J. Z. Carney, Holland.
0. 0. Button, Hope.
William Poister, Enterprise.
Clinton Marts, Hayes.
0. Annis, Union.
William Wendt, Banner.
Calvin Peters, Cheever.
]. S. Marts, Noble.
P. W. Allen, Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Avoid pneumonia, diphth eria and
typhoid fever, by keeping the blood
pure, the appetite good and the bodi-
y health vigorous by the use of
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills have won high praise
for their prompt and efficient yet easy
action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

la CROSSE, Kan, Dec, "a William
II, Russell commanderin.chief Of the
Sons Of Veterans, was married at noon
Christmas day TO Miss Bertha f.
Smith at the home Of the brides
parents near Rush Center. Gen. and
Mrs Russell left In the evening for a
WEDDING trip east.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Arrested for House Breaking.

Two young men named Hough and
Brown from the vicinity Of Industry
were arrested on a charge OF break
ing into a farmers house in that
neighborhood. They were brought
in by the sheriff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
What You Want

Is the through car service offered DO
tween Denver and Chicago via tho
Union Pacific and Chicago q Alton r
r., which is unexcelled by any other
line. Magnificent Pullman slccpars,
dining cars and chair cars, run
through daily without change, Dem
yer to Chicago via Kansas City ma
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Bucklsu'e Arnics Sslve.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. II Is guaranteed
to give perfect satisiact ON or money
refunded, Price % cents per box.
For sale by j. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

CARTHAGE, Mo-, Dec 2I-The
eighteenth annual session Of the South.
western Missouri Teachers associa.
ton convened yesterday afternoon.
Mayor II, b Jacobs delivered the vel
coming address. About $50 are in at.
tendance. Prof. A. T.. Hall, OF Drury
college. Springfield, lectured upon
Whittier last night,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Nrw yoRH, Dec. a. Tho Evening
Post says Several leading bankers
called on !, Plcrpont Morgan and Au-
gust Belmont yesterday. From one OF
them IL was learned that proximity by
Saturday the public would receive us.
surance that another government loan
would be successfully hoated, and that
the amount would be 800, 1000, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

DoSornAs, Mo-, bee. 27.--At Gate
wood. IL miles west Of this place, vii.
lie Dodd, in n drunken frenzy, cut
George Rowley, who died in half an
hour. Dodd Is in custody, There Is
strong talk of lynching.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

ARCADIA, Kan, Dec. q. &C A. Eel
lows, druggist Of this place, who Is
in the habit Of getting drunk, danger.
ously, II not fatally, shot Ed Lyons,
the city marshal Of the town, while the
latter was taking the druggist home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

WAyTEp--A reliable, active gentle
man or lady to travel; established
house, Salary $3.50, payable w.
weekly, and money advanced for OK
penaes. Situation steady. Refer
ences. Enclose seli-addressed stamp
cd envelope. II. Il. Hess, President,
Chicago. 1O4-3O
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Dec 81 William
Farmer, prominent farmer, was
fonnd dead near the city yesterday
and foul play IS suspected. He left
Tor Memphis three weeks ago and
there is much mystery about the mat.
fnr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Fifteen Hundred Of them In Atlendanc,
Ut the TUpeka onysntion.

NJ the Iupeka nnynntioii.
TopEKA Kan bee. "a Topeka is
alive with school teachers who come
from every quarter Of Kansas 10 at
tend the SD annnal convention OF the
State Teachers association. 1t is esti-
mated that there are between 1900 and
loo instructors present They repre-.
sent every department Of school work.
The discussion OF the various topics
along the Kne Of education show great
thorongllness on the part Of those who
participate, and the indications are
that this convention will prove The
most interesting and instructive Of tho
kind ever held within tho Kansas bor-
der.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

elOOOand more made daily on small invest
ments by our new plan Of systematic Grain
and Stock Speculation. Fullest inyestlga.
tiop solicited, Past workings Of the plan and
highest references furnished. Send for our
free booklet telling how make money, even
on the wrong side Of the market, also our
daily market letter. What and where to buy
Active representatives wanted. A.. 0lL-
MORE n CO., OMAHA BLDG, CHICAGO, Ill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Ared Nearly Four Score,

Mrs. Victoria Roener, living south
east Of the city, died Wednesday Of
heart failure aged 70 years. Funeral
services at St. Andrews church Fri
hav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Advertised Letters,

The following is the list Of un
claimed letters remaining in the Abb
lene postotlice for the week ending
Dec. 26, 1895. Have your mail ad
dressed to your box number and i
will be promptly delivered.
Goodman, Chas. Smith, Mrs. Lottie
Nicholas & Sheppard Co.
One cent will be charged for al
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above viii
please say "advertisedF giving date
B. L. STRoTHER, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

DR.. A, p. Sawyer,--- After suffering four
years with female weakness was purauaded
by u frlond TO try your Pastilles, and after
using thcm one year, can ray an entirely
well, | can not recommend them too highly.
MRS. M. .. BROOK,
Bronson, Bethel Branch Co., Mich,
Sold by Gulick, tho Druggist,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Dir. Sawyer Having used your l'astillies.
! can recommend them 70 the public. lhave
one and half boxes Of your medicine hss
done me more good than al 81 then.
Yours respectfully, Mrs, Maggie Johneor
Bronson, Branch Co., Mich. Sold BY Gulick,
the druggist
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

rae Masons OF ngiand Extend Gfeetingf
VI TODD VIII

VI tOuu VIII,
NEW YORK; Dec. ss The World pub
fishes the following cablegram from
Lincolnshire free masons.
spalding. Dee 81 -spalding tLnconshire
free masons wish peace and good will to III
United States brethren
This is indicative Of q general move
ment on the part Of the masons Of En-
GLAND to prevent Ill feelings from arIs
Ing between Great Britain and Amer
lea. The World published A similar
expression Of sentiment from the Fro,
Masons' club. Of Manchester England
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
How to Cure All skin Diseases, =

Simply apply "SwAyNE's OINTMENT
No internal medicine required.
Cures letter, eczema, itch, all erup-
tions on the face, hands, nose, ect.,
leaving the skin clear, white and
healthy. Its great healing and cur
alive powers arc possessed by no
other. remedy. Ask your druggist
for SwAYNE's OINTMENT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Mrs. I. s. Hawkin, Chattanooga,
Tenn, says, "Shiloh's vitaliSer
SAVED MY LIFE. | consider II the
best remedy for a debilitAted system
| ever used" For Dyspepsia, Liver
or Kidney trouble 1t excels. Price Is
cents. Sold by Gulick, the druggist
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

srpAtlA, Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE Missouri
State Chantauqua secured permanent
home yesterday by the purchase Of As.
sociation park, the consideration being
$4,000 Abortion Of the land will b
sold and the remainder used for head.
quarters buildings, halls AMI lecture
ronmg
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Children cu fos
Pitchers oastorla.
Piles! Piles! itching PILES.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; Intense Itch
ing and stinging; most At night;
worse by scratching II allowed TO
continue tumors form, which often
bleen and ulcerate, becoming very
sore. SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the
itching and bleeding, heals ulcers.
ton, and in most cases removes the
tumors. At druggists, or BY mail,
for so cents. DR.. Swayne 4 Son,
Philadelphia,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

KARL'S CLOVER ROOT, the great
Blood purifier gives freshness and
clearness to the Complexion and cures
Constipation, 25 cts, so cts. sl.00
Sold by Gulick, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStoFla.

Lndles--Dr, Sawyers pastIllles arc eilcc-
tnal for female weakness, pnIn on top Of the
and lower part OF tho bnck, II strengthens
and cures. Sold by Gullcli, tho druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.

DR.. A. r, Sawyer have taken DR. Saw
ycr's Family Cure and consider II without an
equal for woak or dlsordered stomach.
Respectfully Charles Burch, Marion, Iowa.
Sold by Quick the Druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

sH1LOH's CURE is sold on a guar.
antee. It cures Incipient Comsump-
ton. It Is the best Cough Cure. Only
one cent dose. % cts. so cts, and
tAsV1s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

DR.. eawyer's Family Cure inyisolat6s
strengthens, recup0rates. febullds. rsSi0SSs
and BRING new life. AK 0ulick. tiie df5Sist
MN BABY wwsick, ~ an hsr Casosis.
whsa ~ wasa Caild, ~ crisd fur CAauia. +
whsa ~ became III, ~ dung " CAAoris
wAa ~ had chidrsA ~ ustAsn ciassis.

Child ren with pale, blush complications
Indicating the absence Of the regulate I'D
gl0hules IN the blood should take Df. DsN-
yer's ukatine. Sold by GuliCk, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
AREAT DATTLes arc contln-
~ nally going on in tho human sys-
tenn. Hoods Sarsaparilla drives out
disease and Restores Health.

nr. A, y. sawyer,-- ! can with pleasure
recommend your Family Cure for liver md
stomach troubles as have tried II and md
II the best medicine | have ever used
Elizabeth Mullen, New Castle Ind.
Sold by GulIclt, tho Druggist
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
800 Reward 800.

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires CON
stitutional treatment, Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct-
ly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list Of testi-
monials.
Address, +. j. CHENEY 4 CO.,
Tnlodo N
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Frank II. Michigan, superintendent
Of the Western division Of the Wabash
railroad has resigned to accept place
with the Grand Trunk system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

1t is the same old story and yet
constantly recurring that Simmons
Liver Regulator is the best family
medicine. ave have used 1t in our
family for eight years and find it the
best medicine we ever used We
think there is no such medicine as
Simmons Liver Regulator. Mrs. M.
E. s. Abingdon, Franklin, N. G.
"Each member Of our family uses il
as occasion requires. w. B, Smith,
Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

MeLeansboro, Ill, was devastated
by an 1000 fro on the 10th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

I Try can Of Hopkins steamed HomIny
Hulled corn) tits delicious, Full qt- ioc.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-02
ORY-GOODS CLERKS PLEA
They Circulate a Petition in
Favor of Closing Early
Saturdays.
Reasons Advanced Why the Public
Should Net Defer Shopping Until
a Late Hour.

The following appeal which was issued
yesterday. Is seIf-expIanatory
Are you with the retail dry-zoods cIerksf If
you are with Us sign the petition; IT costs you
but an effort It reads as fellows:
We the undersigned. desiring 70 aid the resafl
cierks IL their eudeavor 10 secure tue closing OF
all dry-goods stores At O'Clock Saturday evenings
DO arree 70 use ali honorable means 70 influence
our friends and the public IN general 10 DO their
trading before ?. II with firms VINO favor this
movement.
our army OF eauEassers are busy and thu names
are rolling IN by the hundreds Our 81 nJpathiz1uE
friends are r2llylng 20 our sslsIAnce he nuInner
OF si<nat areS tndl ates me true sentiments OF the
public The nobIs-h arted ladies OF This CITY have
taken hold OF this eaus' with a VII, and tceir
power is being ret. Nay the Choices blsSzt nzs OF
heaven descend upon them IN great volumes for
the valuable services they have rendered is Our
cause has been vel sustained by the almost end
less ladies' clubs, union leagues fsderzsi0ns. coun-
ellis and societies I'll setevIde- that the people
81 san Francisco are too easily enlightened and 100
vvice-zvEzSe to allow good c3uss 70 De booked b.
8 few narrcw-a.fn1ed ones.
TIere are some dry-goods merchants in this
Guinness. TheE can foresee- They have respect
for the souls OF their employees and their fusgrs
welfare They do uos ask thetr ssIespe0pls 20
OFk until II O'Clock every Saturday night.
These are our most successful merchants IA san
Francisco. hey are progressive aud Up TO date
They are on the electric cuErenis OF the TIMES
They are experts and can lasSoo the flying oppO--
rurEirfes has are IN touch With the world They
sre broad-Hinded and kln1-hearred They do lot
torture eheEr employees with tell after P
Their fadxEent tells them that good heath Is
the ralze b. which the prosperity Of the people
nav be measured ard L Is with much pleasure
and bride we poSns 10 these firms Let Us rejoice,
hope, watch and wait that others may see sher
r-ood uo-x and follow their example
IN closing we a. body desire 10 express our
appreciation 10 the press Of this City, which mas
been OF one voice in our cause Your kindness II
assisting Us is held IN high essseD and regard by
MAEGARET e DUNNISe.
Secretary OF the wonen's Retail Dry-goods
Clerks Association
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-02

world, and that city viii take precedence over
others bT the charms of the beautiful and
ike lovely woman, viii win fame, aduira-
ton, love and influence. Appreciation Of The
beautiful viii render the citizen cheerful CON
tent. yielding, self-sacriheiag, capable Of en-
thusiasm-
The citizens OF San Francisco know better
than they can be told OF the tusdeouacy Of
their present government OF It's corruption
and OF its disgrace There n Usb be first local
autonomy; secondly, executive Independence
and systematic organization under wise civil
service, and. third. there must be Legislative
Independence The legislative body should
not both appropriate money and expsnd IT,
ror should Il Usurp the executive functions
That a the b4Ee OF san FrauclEcO-
Paris has Council which votes money, but
the Project Of the seine does the WORK IN the
service Of that great municipality there are
eupIoyes. school teachers, policemen. dremens
street-eleaners, engineers and architects, pro
teeted By civil service lsys, who survive
every change Of administration so
that the work goes on sEste masicaIly and IN
interrupt tedIy- without such 9 system no
work can be done properly, honestly and
economically
No longer let it be said then Of San Fran
cisco, IL the words of Bret Hszse. that she Is
serene, Indifferent 20 fate" out let IL rather
/. - known that she Is slITe 20 her interests.