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The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14
1 enormous extent.

Negotiations hsve closed by
which the Govsrnme-.bec ines owner
OF the site of the famous Sbattle above
the clouds on Ikout mountain,
and the property will soon be con-
verified into an adjunct of the Ohicka-
mauga-C Chattanooga National Military
Park. The tract purchased of the
Crayens' heirs is n~inety-two acres of
valuable residence property situated
half way up the side of the mountain
and accessible by rail.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14
Hue Of Diamonds.

Diamonds are not always %colorless.
The King of Saxony had a lovely
green one, forming q clasp or button
to his State hat. Russia has q red
diamond, ana there was a celebrated
blue one, about which, however, we
have not heard much lately.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

The Paris Journal de Medicine e.
Inmates that there are in France 2, 500
medical men battling with starvation,
the reason being that their number
constantly increases while their prac-
tice is reduced by the advance Of n.y.
giene, the competition of hospitals
and the diffusion of sanitary informa-
ton by the newspapers.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

The miners who have returned from
the Alaska gold flds bring dismal
accounts Of failure and distress. AL
though gold exists in abundance in
favored localities, the long winters,
the extreme cold and the great cost of
supplies present hard conditions for
which wen rich deposits cannot com.
pensate,
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14
Guarding ROyalty's Gold Plate.

About 10000 pieces of gold plate
came up to town from Windsor for
the State concert. It was brought by
special train under a guard of soldiers,
and was hedged round at every step
with as elaborate a system of receipts
as the heirloom jewels of the Empress
of Austria. There is about $40. OOo,.
900 worth of plate in the care of the
gold pantry department.-London
Leader.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

But the conger cells are only one
species of the many equally formula
BILE inhabitants of the Red Sea depths.
Captain Temple, however, has planned
it all out, and feels sure that every
difficulty will be overcome.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

A Acknowledging tract of country
has been discovered along the Nile, in
the province Of Behara, within five
hours distance from Cairo, Egypt, by
rail. Tracings g workings as fas
back as the Mosaif period have been
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14
STORY OF A MUTINY.

[TH all the brutal
savagery Of the
stories occasion
ally brought in
from sea, it is
doubtful if there is
one c o d e d
which has a 0
surprising COM
binution of fiend-
ish courage, abject
cowardice and un-
daunted pluck and
norya thon tbot
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

The value of newspaper as an
advertising meiium consists III
it's circulation.
When YOU can secure the com.
bined circulation OF two papers
for the price of one, it is money
saved!
""''hc st. Landry Democrat
WAS consolidated on the sd OF
Mar.h, 1894, with"I'he Opelou.
sas Courier" The advertising
rates have not been increased
while the price Of subscription
has been reduced TO 81 a year.:
TIE COURIER being by 0dos
THE hest paporiN the empire i'af
isl, 81" 81 Landry is therefor" t"'
CHEAPEST.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14
OpelOusas Courier

Is the advocate Of Democratic
principles and the friend OF the
people.
Their welfare is its welfare, and
it will ever be found defending
their rights with all OF Its
ability.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

BosroN, Oct. s3.-Gorman D. Gilman,
formerly United States minister to
Hawaii, has just received letter from
a resident OF Hawaii, in which the lat
ter quotes the contents Of a letter from
an Augusta, Me-, friend, to the effect
that Joseph Manley informed the
writer Of the first that 1t was Mr.. Nc
Kinley's purpose, II elected TO the pres
idency, to urge upon congress immedi'
ately after his Inauguration to annex
Hawaii to the United States The Au'
pusta man wrote that Manley was very
earnest about it, and assured him that
the scheme was all cut and dried
Pending the result Of the election in
the United States all political move
| ments on the island are practically
| susrandad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Meals on the Order" Plan

Are now served in the dining cars
run by the Great Rock Island Route
between Kansas City and Chicago.
This change has been made to suit
the convenience Of the travelling
public, and with the belief that such
an arrangement will better please our
patrons.
All meals will be served la carte,
and at reasonable prices.
While the system Of serving meals
has been changed, the traveller may
still rely upon the excellence Of
cuisine and perfection Of service that
have earned for the Rock Island the
reputation Of maintaining the best
dining car service in the world.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. ?. Il I. A.
Chicago, III.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
pRlNCETON'S ANNIVERSARY.
The Great College 1850 Years Old-Presi-
dent Cleveland Speaks.


dent Cleveland speaks
PRINCETON N D., oct' 10 Inc MS
tory Of Princeton during the past 'hree
days will be u part OF the history .,
the United States. Primarily tneeven'
was the celebration OF the nnlVers''ys
sesqul-centennial iiistorical'y' y was
a congress OF nations-formea W 'ns
best brains OF those nations Learheu
savants from the shores OF frahce'
renowned scholars from me'aphys'
ical old Germany; living person'n'
cations Of the centuries OF lore en-
braced within the walls OF apc'en,
Oxford, touching elbow 10 elbow anu
drank great toasts together rroh''
nent among allGslood the c'''el e 9s
tive OF this na'ion-Presiaehl olevc'
land, Necessarily the presloen' was
the main speaker OF the dav' anu
nearly every man IS saying here nc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
WATSON GIVES ADVICE.


GApspEN Ain, Oct 30. Tom Wat
son mude a speech here yesterday and
during IFS delivery the platform fell,
mt no one was hurt. The feature OF
the populst candidates speech was his
attack upon the democrats in the
south, especially in Georgia and Ala
bama, for not fusing with the popu-
lists, whose offer in these two states
TO take down half their electors had
been refused with scorn and contempt
Col. r. B. Kyle, prominent Sill
yer democrat here, asked wat
son II he did not consider that
he was endanpering the election
of Bryan. Watson asked II there was
any danger Of McKinley's electors be-
ing chosen in Alabama, whereupon
KYLE replied aflirmatiyely Watson
said. "Then why don't you get to-
gether? Our boys are willing TO 40
it. While am primarily opposed TO
fusion | am willing to insure against
Mckinley electors being chosen" con-
tinued Watson, "We have made propo'
sitions here ia Alabama, but your party
has not even considered them
The registration at Kansas City, Kan,
for the November election numbers
l2, SoO-the largest in the citys history.
At Fort Scott II is 2.s49 and at Atchi-
son 4.030
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
FIGHT SEEMS LIKELY.
Dan stuart Confident That COrbett an
FitxsimmOns VIII Meet.

Dan stuart Confident That Corbett and
Fitxsimm0ns VIII Meet.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct %. -Dan Stuart,
the pugilist impresario, has arrived in
this city from he south and SAYS he
will spend few days in this city
principally on pleasure. Though re-
luctant to speak on present pugilistic
topics, he astonished San Franciscoans
by saying that he thought Corbett and
Fitzsimmons would really fight some
time before the LIST Of March. He said
he did not leave New York until he
was we'll assured that not only had
Corbett and Fitzsimmons put up their
money. but that they had signed arti'
Giles. agreed upon referee and stake
holder and had done other things
necessary to assure the fight being
brought off,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
ARMENlANS MAY LAND. F.
New jersey Protests Withdrawn ana Onofs
Of Bonds Made Instead.

New Jersey Protests Withdrawn and Onors
Of Bonds Made Instead.
New York, Oct. % THE lS4 Arme'
MAN refugees who have been held at
Ellis island for several days will be
allowed to find homes in this country.
The New Jersey men who protested
against the colonizing Of the Arme'
mans by the Salvation army In Ram
seys. N. j., have appeared before I'm
migration Commissioner Senner, TO
ask for the release Of the Armenians'
The Jersey delegation offered to sup
port the Salvationists ip securing
bonds for the refugees so that they
should not become public charges.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

HAVANA, Oct a3.-The Diaro de
Mariana, during the course OF a very
lively editorial against the United
States government, SAYS; 'On the ter
mination OF the revolution in Cuba and
the Philippine islands, Spain will pre-.
sent claims for damages to the United
States for al wing flibustering expe-
dtions 10 be lifted out within her juris'
J;,tiou y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Reed win Speak at Wichita.

WICHITA, Kan. Oct. IS. Thomas b.
Reed has wired the chairman OF the re-
publican congressional committee that
he will be here on Saturday as an.
nounced. Mr.. Reed will be accompa-
MED by Congressman j. Frank Aldrich,
Of Illinois. He will reach this city at
five o'clock Saturday morning, coming
direct from St Louis, where he is to
SD ak. He will go straight through to
I.ns Angeles after bis speech here,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

Sr. LOUIS, Oct 90 Edward c. South
ard. late confidential clerk Of the Par
amore Investment Co., who was out on
bail awaiting trial for forgery, has
been rearrested on complaint OF f. W.
paramore. It is alleged that there is
A shortage of almost $4,000, which
Southland says he can explain away II
Given access to the books
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

LoNDoN, Oct, 93 The Globe IN us
financial article says; The rise in the
Bank of England's discount rate is not
likely to affect trade, though it will
hurt imprudent spectators, for a rise
in the bank can stop the American
drain the moment 1t approaches the
danger point. The money market has
superabundance Of loanable capital
which is obtainable at cheap rates on
cood securities. The Bank OF En-
glands rate Of discount was advanced
from two per cent to four percent to-
dav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

LEAvESwoRrH, Kan, Oct 23.-Frank
Williams became involved in a quarrel
with his wife yesterday evening and
attempted to whip her. She defended
herself with shotgun. Her aim was
faulty, but she managed to fill her
husbands arm with shot from the
wrist To the elbow
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
1AaroRIA.
OA9ToEI1A
Tho iae- N Il N
-. j y: !; 4 .LzzZz7x ~! II; :
"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 are possessed by no
other remedy. Ask your druggist
for SwAYNE's OINTMENT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. sS--Advicef
from Formosa state that the japanese
are '.pacifying" that island by exter'
minating sfe natives Men, women
and children are bayoneted by Jap
anese troops, while the whole country
is overrun by banditti In many dis
tricts there has been severe drought
and famine also stares the people II
the face,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Piles! Piles! Itching Piles.

SyMproMs-Moisturs; intense itch
ing and singing; 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 ulcera'
ton, and in most cases removes the
tumors. At druggists, or by mall
for so cents. DR.. Swayne y Son.
Philadelphia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
poud secures HI. silver Writ

JEFFERSON Try, Mo, Oct. g. -Yester'
day the supreme courtgranted to State
Chairman M. +. Doud, OF the national
silver party in Missouri an alternative
writ of mandamus against Secretary OF
State Lesueur to compel him to place
the silver party ticket on the official
ballot The case was then transferred
to the court en- banc for final hearing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
-7l77777777
The Case Of Murderer Durrant.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Oct. %. The APP
plication Of W. II. Theodore Durrant'
the convicted murderer Of Blanche La
mont, for a new trial was ordered sub
mitted by the supreme court yesterday
without argument. This will, 1t Il
thought, dispose Of the case until the
court meets for the Sacramento term
some months hence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
1870 Michigan ST., Chicago

The Darlington, Wis, Journal says
editorially Of popular patent medi-
cine: 1--WE know from experience
that Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is all that is claim,
ed for it, as on two occasions it stopped
excruciating pains and possibly saved
US from an untimely grave. We
would not rest easy over night with
out it in the house" This remedy
undoubtedly saves more pain ant
suffering than any other medicine il
the world. Every family should keel
it in the house, for it is sure to b.
needed sooner or later; For sale BY
all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 23'-ln fight
between william st. Clair and Elmer
Muncie at Blue Springs Wednesday,
Muncie was probably fatally stabbed
by Allen st. Clair, brother OF one OF
the contestants, who rushed upon
Muncie and thrust knife into his
breast several times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Will be the winding up Of his second
tour of the state, which will occur Oc'
tober 80 and 81.
----------7-l--9'-7-7777777 -
CROWDS At CANTON.
Mckinley Expected Few VISITORS but s'x
Big Delegations Came.

Big Delegations Came
CANTON, q, Oct 2S. -Mnj- Mckinley
had strawberries and cream with his
speeches yesterday. They came from
the second crop in Belmont county, o.
and the visitors came from points
where Mr.. Bryan spoke on his recent
dash through the state, 1t was = day
Of surprises. Only one delega'
ton was expected, but BY night
six OF the largest organized
bodies which have yet come to Canton
had called at the Mckinley home, be-
sides thousands Of other people, The
streets were as crow led as on the big
Saturday jubilees. The escort com
mittee had not provided for such an
pouring Of people, but the crowds
ware well ordered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
promnt Train Service.

During the month Of April the pas
senper train movement on all divi.
sions Of the B. s. O.. system was re-
markable for punctuality. The
through express trains arrived al
their respective destinations on SEIZED he
ule time 95 per cento the time. This
| is performance rarely equalled by
roads operating as many trains as are
run on the B. & O., and speaks wei
for the rank and file IS well as tht
officials Of the operating department
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Rheumatism.

For sprains, bruises, old sores, etc.
where a powerful liniment is neces-
sary you will find Beggs' Tropical
Oil will'penetrate to the seat OF the
disease and relieve at once. Try 1t
and be convinced. Sold by all drug
pists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
$500 to $500 Per Day.

A live, bright lady in every county
to sell two Of the most perfect toilet
preparations on the market. They
sell at sight. Sold through agents
only. Address with stamp.
The Partisan Toilet Co.
1870 Michigan ST., Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
A Cure for Muscular Rheumatism.

Mrs. r. L. Lamson, Of Paramount,
Illinois, says. my sister used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for muscu-
lar rheumatism and it effected COM
plete cure. | keep it in the house at
all times and have always found IT
beneficial for aches and pains. 1t is
the quickest cure for rheumatism,
muscular pains and lameness have
ever SEEM For sale by all drug
gists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

CnrLLIeoTHE, Mo-, Oct 70. The Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Co. has restored the passenger service
to Chillicothe as division point, and
a committee Of business men is now in
Chicago endeavoring to effect a resto'
ration OF freight traffic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Why

Cough and choke when it is so easily
cured by using Beggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup. 1t should always be kept in
your house for emergencies. Sold BY
all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

ArcuIsoS, Kan, Oct. q. Two hun
dred dollars worth Of silverware was
taken from the residence Of R. h. Han
thorn. the wealthy retired miller, in
the absence Of the family from the
city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

With two little children subject to
Group we do not rest easy without q
bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
DIV in the house, for the most severe
attacks quickly succumb to a few
doses of it.-Morrison, Colo, Bud
For sale at 25 and so cents per bottle
by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
0A0T0RIA.
NJ ite- n n n
49,: y: ! IzZzNx ~! "
New Mines Discovered.

$1,000 and more made daily on small invest
ments nv our new plan Of systematic Grain
and Stock Speculation. Fullest iny,estlgasi
ton solicited Past workings Of the plan and
highest references furnished. Send for our
free booklet telling how to make money, even
on the wrong side Of the market, also our
daily market letter, What and where 70 pny
Active representatives wanted. A. Gill
MORE & CO., OMAHA BLDG, CHICAGO, ILL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Don't Mention II.

But Beggs' German Salve will cure
the most obstinate case Of piles Sold
by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

The national convention OF must
clans, in session at indianapolis. ind.'
effected complete utilization with the
American Federation Of Labor. Owen
Muller, of st. Louis, was elected prsSl'
dent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
1ssouR1 PAoIFIC-AT HERINGToN.
Abilene S Fraternal Societies

F.ANDA. M.-Benevolent Lodge, NO.
"A. %, meets first and third Monday eve.
rsinrs In each month at Masonic nall. corner
Third and Cedar. r B. Jacobs, W.. M;
], b. Johntz, secretary; visiting brethren
welcome
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS
Western Home lodge, No. 80, meets every
tuesday evening in odd Fellows' hall On Sn
GERS, Noble Grand, Charles Young, sec.
rotary, L. Lips. Visiting brethren cordially
Welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

ROMANS RELIEF CORPs-No. IS,
wv meets alternate Wednesday. after
Moons at $50 o'clock In X. OF +. nail. MIS-,
Hattie T. Nichols, president; Mrs. Anna
Chi,ds, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

a NC1ENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN
n Abilene Lodge No. 93, meets every
Thursday evening In the Knights Of Pytnlas
hall. J. B. Favor, NJ. W.; Richard warlhg'
recorder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
ROCK ISLAND.
WEST BOUND.

WEST bOUND.
M. e5-Local Freight and accom-. lAl p m
No. g7-Chicago Mail and Express, o'21.p IN.
EAST BOUND.
No, N-Mail and Express. ........."Hu D. H.
M. 68-Local Freight and accom-. .. 4Ao p. III.
Passenger trains run daily. Freight trains
Mily except Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

NxobERN wOODMEN OF AMERICA
nj Camp No. $50, meets every Friday night
Of each month In K. OF Z. nall. vlsltlng
neighbors welcome. Chas. Il. Rice, V. u; =.
]. Murphy, Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Beggs'

Blood purifier and blood maker cures
scrofula sores and eruptions on the
face. All druggists keep it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
If Troubled with Rheumatism Read

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Apr. IS, 1881
have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism and found it to be all
that is claimed for it. Ibelieve 1t to
be the best preparation for rheuma-
tism and deep seated muscular pains
ON the market and cheerfully recon-
mend it to the public. JNo. T.
Brooks, dealer In boots shoes, etc.
No. 18 Main St.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

NhDER EASTERN STAR-Abilene Chap
[ ter iii, meets in the Masonic hall on
the first and third Tuesday evenings Of each
month. Miss Lulu Hallam, Worthy MAI
ron. Mrs. Edison, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

nOYAL ARCH MASONs-Cyrus Chapter
n No. rs, meets In Masonic hall on the
second and fourth Fridays OF eacn month";
r. B. Ross, H. p; R. B. JACOBS secre-
tary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
ALSO READ THIS. :,

MECHAxlcsvlLLE, St. Mary County,
MIDI sold q bottle Of Chsmberlain's
Pain Balm to q man who had been
suffering with rheumatism for several
wears, 1t made him well man. A.
!. McG1LL. For sale at 80 cents per
bottle by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

M. 07 connects at Concordia and Superior
with h ali trains north and west. No. 3OS car
rie s,' through chair car to Kansas City with
out changes connecting at Kansas oity WIN
chair car to Chicago; chair car to al! points
west and south without change. 10: S5s
connects at Evans station with through Train
to California, New Mexico and Colorado,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
UARRIsoN's SECOND TOUR.

CHICAGO, Oct. %. --Ex-President Har-
rison will make a speech at lndianapo-
lis tomorrow. This is in addition to
hi. sneech there on October Al. which