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How lie Succeeded.

Speaking of pictures, friend of ours
The child could not be made to sit still.
He of the camera was as suave as he
could be and worked every device of
gentle persuasion to make the little wrig-
gler sit still.
Finally he said to the despairing mother
MADAM, if you will leave the little dear
alone with me few minutes think can
succeed"
The mother had scarcely Withdrawn
when she was summoned back bv the
triumphant photographer, who exhibited
a satisfactory negative.
When they reached home the mother
asked: Nellie. what did the man say to
you when left you alone with hin?"
"He thaid," lisped Nellie. "thit thill,
you little rathcal, or I'll thake the life out
of We. spare Moments.
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PALATIAL RESIDENCE
And Lot 137:6x137:6 feet, on north line
of Broadway, 1876 feet east of Fill
more street.-the very apex of Pacific
Heights.

This elegant mansion is one OF the choicest
homes in this city; contains lS rooms. comprising
Beautiful Parlors. Reception Rooms, Library Bill
lizard Room. Elegant Dining-Room and several
Bedrooms, Grand Hail. frescoes and elaborate
lamentations throughout the residence; elegant
grounds, with stable for several horses, and the
grand and imposing view of San Francisco bay,
the ISLANDS, the Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Contra
Costa Hills and constantly moving marine PAN
orama-view unequaled in the world
The Mansion and Stable and the entire lot 1875
x137 Is feet, will be offered as an entirety
In Four (4) Large subdivisions-S4:41lx
1876 Feet,
Reserving the improvements. A more perfect and
sitely location for a home cannot be found In the
city. The homes OF our best citizens surround this
mansion and grounds. Broadway is bituminiZed
and in splendid condition. Car accommodations
to every portion Of city.
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last year, when he transferred his busi-
ness to his son.
The deceased was passionately fond of
the water and in 1886 he organized the
Oakland Canoe Club, of which he was
chosen commodore and which position he
has held ever since. He was largely in
strumental in bringing about the success
of the club. The deceased was mem ber of
the Knights of Pythias. but belonged to
no other o1der. The funeral will be held
from his home on Monday afternoon.
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Sweet Potato whisky.

J. w. Crow has small bottle of sweet
potato whisky that is very interesting
commodity in this section of the country,
and not a familiar one to the world at
large.
The liquid is crude and white, as all new
whisky is, but it is the genuine old stuff
and not counterfeit.
s. Among the home-seekers who have been
to this section lately was Mr.. Hansburg,
German, who is skilled in the distiilation
OF spirits. When he saw how abundantly
sweet POTATOES were raised in this section
OF the country it occurred to him that he
could distlll whisky from them. Several
bushels of sweet potatoes were shipped to
him, and soon Mike Brown received half a
gallon of sweet potato whisky.
AS a result of the success of the scheme,
arrangements are being made to distill the
liquor for commercial purposes.
If the residue can be converted into
starch. the sweet potato will soon become
one OF the most valuable products of
Southern soil.-Augusta Chronicle.
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Improved NV. Corner Fillmore and
jackson Streets.
8 FRENCH FLATS,
Improvements consist of

OF Z and rooms and bath and bay-window
residence OF rooms and bath. This is one of the
choicest locations on Pacific Heights The prop
erty is in quick demand for renting all times;
surrounded by street cars, accessible TO any por-
ton or the city. Examine this for invest ment.
Full rents $235; lot 9S:41axlOO feet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16

The Queen of Portugal has just passed
the examinations qualifying her for prac-
tice as physician in the land OF her adop-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
Builders Contracts,

G. Pezzolo with G. Banchero, to erect three
story building the w line of LAFAYETTE street,
134:6 n OF Green 5000.
C. e. Gisin with L. B. Schmid, to erect building
$3.50.
Mark Sheldon with NJ. J. Grant, alterations and
additions to building on the Sc corner OF Market
and First streets; Sl0.454.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16

The new Russian Minister to the United
States is Ernst Charles Kotzebue, and he
is OF German origin. He was in the naval
service several years and comes of fam.
lily distinguished for its military service.
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evening at Y. M. c. A. Hall, 524 Twelfth
street, corner Clay, at s o'clock sharp.
Oakland uTimeso Sold.

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 15.-Gavin D.
Hlgh OF the editorial staff of the Daily
report has bought the Oakland Times from
The heirs of the Pomeroy estate. Mr.. High
mas made contract for The United Press
uon. A. II. Breed has no further interest
In the paper, Mr.. High being sole editor
and propriator
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soon be opened up for these chattering
little beasts.
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PACIFIC HEIGHTS so-vARA LOT,

South line Of Vallejo street. 1875 feet east OF
Fillmore. This Is a grand location for handsome
paiatal residence. Elegant and choice neighbor-
hood. The grand view associated with the Pacific
Heights is enjoyed by this property. Lot 137:6x
137 IS feet. Car accommodations everywhere.
For catalogues terms, ETC.. inquire OF
EASTON, ELDRIDGE s. CO.,
Auctioneers.
Salesroom, 63s Market Street.
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"ALExANDRIA,v

South Side of Sutter ST., 41:215 East OF
Jones ST., Lot 65x137:6 Feet.
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4 horesters to Entertain.

tertainment will be given bv the Foresters
OF Alameda County on next "Wednesday
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16

OAKLAND, Gail, Feb. 15.-The treas
|Ir |VIrre-seekers, who recently dug hole IN
west Oakland and looked for buried gold,
are are now digging near the jute mills in
a1ast as oakland. They dug big hole near
oy lonely oak tree and finding nothing quit
IIpeIations. Iaons. The same performance has
been gone through several times during
the past three wears
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OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 15.-James A..
Wagner. the former husband of the
mother of Abe Majors, one of the boy
burglars, who was brought back from San
Luis Obispo, was in the Police Court this
morning. He left town suddenly instead
OF returning to Oakland and paying ali
mony to his divorced wife. Judge Wood
will give judgment on Monday, but
limited to-day that Wagner need expect
no mercy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
Devastation OF Forests.

The devastation of forests still goes
on in various parts of the country,
which, unlike New York and few of
the eastern and middle states, do not
appreciate the value of trees. Unfortu-
nately, this appreciation, even in the
east, has come too late. Ii is proudly an.
nounced in a western paper that large
syndicate has acquired possession Of
10000 acres of timber land in northern
Idaho. 1t is estimated that this area
will yield more than 4OO,OOO,OOO feet Of
white and yellow pine, red and white
hr, cedar and tamarack. The arid waste
which it will also yield is not taken into
consideration in this estimate. Amer
leans have too long looked upon trees
as in their way unless they could be used
to build fires or for commercial pur-
poses. This was true a few hundred
years ago in Germany; but now man
who cuts down a tree must plant one
to take its place, or suffer a penalty.
Probably like provision will be en-
acted here sone tine. bui II should
come before many more trees nre filled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Very few animals are as dainty or as
choice in their food as sheep.
10 pillow manure deep is to lose a good
part of the possible benefit.
The health of the animal affects the
duality and quantity of the wool.
The first gait to teach the young
colt is a good, strong smart walk.
Feed the lambs as soon as they are
able to eat, and keep them growing.
Mixed husbandry in gardening and
fruit growing is essential to success.
A little boiled linseed meal given in
the milk will be found good for colts.
In selecting and breeding horses look
for three things, size. action and sense.
Both the fertility and moisture needed
by growing crops is taken up by the
weeds.
1t does not pay to keep all kinds Of
and all sizes Of hogs in the same pen
and on the same feed.
A careless hand will often cause more
loss than he is worth. Pay fair price
and secure good help.
Under present conditions it does not
pay TO raise mongrel cattle, as they
cost as much as good grades and sell for
less.-Farmers' Review.
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Stopping . Small Leak.

A Detroit. merchant has been so care
full in the conduct of his business as to
be afflicted with very few bad accounts.
But there is one citizen who, despite the
fact that bis record elsewhere was bad,
managed to get in debt to the firm.
II suppose" said the bookkeeper, on
the first Of the month, shat we will
send Skinnim that bill regularly for
several months to Gomez"
no." replied the merchant. Times
Lave been pretty hard and guess we'd
better not lose any chance to economic.
Just charge what he owes to profit and
loss and pay no more attention to him.
It'll save ink and a good deal of wear
end tear on the pens."-Detroit Free
Press.
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maximum Of room inside, the ceiling Of
the room finishing flush right out into
the addition. In front Of the window,
If desired, can be constructed window
box for flowers, as shown. In this case
gutter must be placed above the win
dow to catch the drip. The rafters for
such dormer window can be cut from
seven-eighths-inch boards, these being
perfectly strong to support the weight
Of the dormer roof. which is, Of course,
very light. Cut from boards it is very
easy to get the curved roof. Such win
dows can be added to root very cheap
lv and will give the greatest satisfac-
ton, as the writer knows by experience.
Orange Judd Farmer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
PROSPEROUS HOMES.
Found on Every Farm Where Improve
ment IL the Watchword.

Found on Every Farm Where Improve
ment Is the Watcllword.
From all sections Of the country
comes IN earnest expression Of de-
sire for improvement along all lines OF
effort. This desire is the logical result
Of the improved condition of the farn-
crs produced by their wise action last
year in making their supplies at home.
The home is the starting point for adj
vancement and progress. Make the
home self-sustaining and its inmates
comfortable and happy, and it is easier
then to establish the community and
country on q higher plane of prosperity.
The essential thing is to get the home
in prosperous condition, and no home
can be prosperous unless the owners
live there-live in the true meaning OF
the word, and not simply exist there.
The farm is the farmers world and the
home the heart and center of that
world. In conducting the farm on
sound business principles it Is vitality
important that provision must first be
made for the sustenance OF the family
and live stock necessary to conduct
operations on the farm. With this as
basis, decreasing expenditures, the
money crop will be surplus one, and
the producer will be, to q certain extent,
independents
The expression Of a general desire
for improvement is an omen OF better
times. 1t is prophetic of still greater
improvement Of the condition of the
farmer, of the soil he cultivates, in his
system of cultivation, and in the hair
ding of the products of the farm. Let
improvement be the watchword.--
Southern Cultivation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
SILVER ADDRESS.
Senator Teller and His Associates
Write on the Situation.
on INTERNATIONAL BIMETALLISN.
The t0nssnt Of Great Britain Hopeless,
but 1t Might Be Secured After the
United states Has Estsb-
Iiahed Bimstalllsm.

DENVER COL, July Ex-senator Tel
Ter and eleven Of his associates, wht
left the national republican conven
ton, last evening made public an ad
dress 10 the silver republicans Of thu
country, setting forth their views OF thu
situation. In addition to those signing
the address, Senator Pettigrew, o.
South Dakota, and Senator Cannon, Of
Utah, are declared to be In sympathy
with 1t, although Senator Cannon wal
not present at the conference owing
TO business engagements in Boston
The address Is veW lengthy. 1t says
among other things:
To those who believe In bimetalllsm, which
silver ut the minis Of the nation. there Is but
one course 10 pursue, and that Is TO unite oil
the silver forces and TO oppose with all oul
might the candidate representing the policy
which we believe Is frought with disaster To
the nation and ruin to the people.
Gold monometallism means the shifting 10
gold alone, as primary money, all the burdens
OF commerce and credit formerly borne by gold
and silver. and as the worlds stock Of these
metals has always been about equal In amount
II means the doubling Of the burden upon gold
Doubling the burden upon gold means doubling
the demand for the same, and doubling the de-
mand, Of necessity, doubles the value thereof.
That the condition Of the country Is not sat-
isfactory, all admit The producers Of wealth
are not receiving fair and proper compenss-
tion for their labor, whether In field, factory
or mine enterprise has ceased values are
constantly declining labor Is unemployed
discomfort and distress prevail to on extent
never before known In the history OF this
country, and no reason can be found for such
on unhappy condition save In o vicious none
tary system.
Those who profess to deplore the present
financial condition and oppose the free coinage
OF silver are divided In opinion as to the cause
Of the present condition Some declare that II
is because we have too much tariff; others that
we have not enough, while the fact exists that
every gold standard country In the world,
whether 1t has o high or low tariff, Is now and
has been during recent years, In the throes Of
rS rad ,.h ,,s ,ornar corditIon ia
enjoying an Industrial development and degree
VI VIII p'o'po.a n,sn nn,u,nn .har mite n
WIZ. NY, a ~. sa "a ,rnst ha main
as,osss .I"s , sno sv' "n,ras sSa,, signify
s'uuu . us, aoses ,s. tha smaricar neon,e
s sno nni ,sn .,h,s ~ ,,oa nan nd croate
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
NEBRASKA DlSAFFECTlON
Gold Democrats In Bryan's State VIII Lead
In the Revolt.

OMAHA, Neb., July 2l.-The gold
standard wing Of the democratic party
in Nebraska Is now somewhat unde-
cided as TO what course to pursue in
the coming campaign. That they will
not support Bryan and free silver is
the only thing that is definitely de-
cided upon. Just what form their
opposition will take, according to
Euclid Martin, the recognized lead
er among them, is as yet unde-
cided. No formal conferences have
yet been held, and none has been
called, but that some such a meeting
will be held in the near future is a GER
tainty, One Of the things that is caus-
ing the delay is the conventions which
are to be held in St. Louis this week.
Martin thinks the west will start the
ravolt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
PRETTY ROOF WINDOWS.

Tho Illustration Tells the Whole Story OF
Their Construction.
The chambers Of many old-fashioned
houses are dark and stutfy. They need
light and air, which can be secured by
letting windows into the roof. Double
rooted dormer windows are not partic-
ularly attractive, are quite expensive to
build, and frequently leak. Besides
they do not give the proper amount OF
room inside that Is needed. A much
better plan for roof windows is showr
in the accompanying illustration, which
tells its own story of construction.
Here we have graceful lines and the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23

SEDALIA, Mo-, July lS-A L.
Palmer, an ex-convict Of the Iowa
penitentiary who was recently
released from prison, attempted
to assassinate H. R. Hunt, a
Missouri Pacific switchman. Twelve
years ago Hunt was on the Des
Moines, Ia, police force and was in
strumental In having Palmer sent to
the penitentiary, At the time Palmer
threatened to kill Hunt, and followed
him here to do 1t. The bullet he fred
at Hunt did not take effect and he
managed to escape the officers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
WANT PoPULIST AID.
The Vt. Louis Travelling Mems Democratic
Club Mix with Third Party Delegates.

Club Mix with Third Party Delegate.
ST. LOUIS, July 21.-The Travelling
Mems Democratic club, 500 strong,
invaded populist headquarters last
night and held Bryan meeting. Ser
geant.at-Arms Martin, of the dem
ocratic national convention, and Sena.
tor Allen, populist, Of Nebraska,
were the principal speakers Mr..
Martin adjured the travelling men
to 20 abont Bryan's election
as they would about the sale of their
goods, and Senator Allen told the club
that in taking up the Bryan cause
they had practically become populists.
There was large mum Der OF populist
delegates present, and the meeting
was a very demonstrative one.
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ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS JULY g. 96-ELW PAGES
CHICAGO is The MECCA.


P0Altively Asserted That Dem"crAtic hehus
quarters viii Ia Established Tnrre
LINCOLN, Neb., July u. Democratic
headquarters will BE- In Chicago. This
announcement comes from Senator
Jones. William J. Bryan SO wishes II.
He wants the national committee and
the executive committee close TO him
The only way To do this is to move the
headquarters from New York. He will
recommend the chan 70 to Chicago to
the executive committee as soon as it
shall be appointed and his recommends
alton will be law Gov. Altgeld's
$500, 900 Unity building will probably
furnish the base Of operations. II Is
said here that he has offered to the ma.
tional committee suite Of rooms in
that structure free Of rental. During
the last campaign Mr. Altgeld con-
tributed quarters in his building for Q
branch office. Then he had no per-
sonal interests involved in the result.
This year, however, he will be CEN
trail figure in the campaign, and the
location Of national headquarters in
his own building will give him addi'
tional advantage.
1t was also announced that the liter
airy bureau will be established In CHI
cago, and will begin operations at
once. Secretary Gardner, Of the Ma
tional League Of Democratic clubs,
will probably be an important factor
in this branch OF the work, All the
campaign material he has in Washing.
ton will be placed at the disposal OF
the national committee. To this ma
terial will be added tons Of Bryan
speeches and q mass Of literature from
the free silver campaign committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
FULL BINS FOR FARMERS.
touutry's form Crop WIN lie immense-
kansas the amer state.

touutry's form Crop VIII lie Immense-
kansas the amer state.
WASHINGTON, July 2l.-ln tho last
two days information regarding the
growing corn crop has been received
at the department OF agriculture.
There are indications Of big yield.
1t has been impossible until now ia
get an accurate idea Of the prospects.
The July reports are therefore Of UNI
usual Importance. There are growing
In the United States S1,OOO,0O0 acres OF
corn. In many OF the leading corn
states the crop Is in splendid condi-
ton. Everywhere excepting Texas it
gives encouraging promises.
Kansas, as usual, comes forward as
one Of the greatest corn states OF the
union. II the dry, hot winds Of Au-
gust and September do not parch the
stalks this state will produce won.
derful crop. The spring was wet in
Kansas, and corn had a rapid growth,
so that 1t will be better able to stand
the hot fall winds that so often ruin
the crop. The extent Of the corn crop
Of the United States this year Is about
100000 acres less than 1t was
last year. Then 1t was 50, 900, 900 acres
In 1894 1t was only "a, 1000. 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
TO TALK ARBITRATION.


SARATOGA, N. Y, July 1T is an
nounced that Lord Russell, of Kill
lowen, the lord chief justice of En-.
gland, known before the English bar as
Sir Charles Russell, and three eminent
English lawyers will participate in
the proceedings Of the American Bar
association at its annual meeting here
next month. Lord Russell will ad-
dress the association on the subject OF
"Internationai Arbitration"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23

viii Claridy, drunken negro Of
1922 Belvldere avenue, Kansas City,
Mo-, was fatally shot by his wife, whom
he was abusing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23

u Hung Chang, the noted Chinese
statesman, will arrive in New York
September is lie will be rendered a
reception as elaborate as that OK.
tended to Princess Eulalie In 1893.
At Savannah, Mo-, Columbus Hayes,
who escaped while under sentence to
hang in September, 1894, for the muir
der Of William Sneed, and captured re-
Gently, was re-sentenced to hang on
Friday, September 4.
The free employment bureau,
authorized by state Legislative enact
ment, has been opened in New York
city. The purpose is to reduce the
number Of unemployed in that city
without regard to age or sex.
The Eagle Manufacturing Co. Of Da-
venport, la, and the Devol-Livingood
Manufacturing Co., of Kansas City,
have combinedin the erection Of new
plant at Kansas City which will give
employment to about 900 men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-07-23
LOST IN THE WOODS.
Gov Upham Leading In the Search for a
sirayed Wisconsin Lad.

sirayed Wisconsin Lad.
MARsnFlELD, Wis, July 9l.-The
nine-year-old sou of John Weber, OF
this city, is lost in the woods four
miles north from here. With other
children he went picking berries Sum
day and strayed into the dense forest.
Search by his parents and neighbors
living near was kept up all night and
yesterday. A party Of 800, by the gen
erous offer Of Mrs. Gov Upham,
who was in the city, was
taken to the scene by the upham
logging train, but 1t returned
without finding any trace of the boy
Gov Upham arrived yesterday and Is
taking an active interest in the matter.
All the factories here agreed to shut
down, and 1000 men will 20 out to-
day. The forest is dense with under
brush and old pine slashings, and II Is
doubtful u the boy will be found alive.
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RELIGION AND POLITICS.


One Kansas Preacher Who DOsa Not shrink
from Exercising suffrage.
FORT SoorT, Kan, July 2l.-Rev j..
E Brant, presiding elder Of the Fort
Scot. district Of the Methodist Episco.
pal church, has written letter In an
swer to recent criticism In Kansas
City paper on his activity in the pres
ent gubernatorial fight in Kansas
Among other things Rev. Brant says:
Shall stay away from the primaries and
keep quiet because some enterprlslng news
paper man prints me In u false light? Rather
think will keep on taking my religion Into
politics ind seek to advance right principles
and good men, keeping q good conscience before
God and men, 1t Is amentable fact that too
many otherwise good citizens avoid polt cs
because Of the friction and contentious In ths
caucus and az the polls. Herein Is the
secret OF the corruption that |, Creep
Ing into the government Of our cities. 0,
for q Roosevelt Us governor OF our state,
and his imDress would be felt by every
executive officer down 10 constable Law.
lessness Is abroad In the land and II IL
high time preachers and everybody else come
out OF their caves. We want an aggressive
Elijah to summon the llw-loylng tens OF thou
sands in Kansas TO their duti at the polls and
every where