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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-25

Crash and white duck Tom O'Shantar
W. f. VIRNELSON e. CO
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-25
MILLINERY

TO the lndics-T hay. put IN n limo ne
nLLilnHery for ladies and children, to suit
NE NE taste and price. Also line OF Shirt
BY giving us call you will obltre.
yours, MRS. JACOB KAUFFAiAN. +.
IHai4-ln 5l2 Crawford street
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Our chttdren's hats from 15c. IN
W. z. VIRNELSON &. 20
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-25

TO CUNE GUILD EN- ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it
falls to cure. Csc. sp8-tu, thu,sat.7m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-25
PORTSMOUTH ADV'S.
Specials for To-Day.

we invite all our friends who are fond Of
Eood drinks. especially those who suffer
from Indigestion or dyspepsia to visit our
store this week and get Il cup OF matted
S SoHer; we VII 1--we the exhibition until
toulurday night and we especially ask you
~ COME. Elnest Vermont Creamery But
ter. Csc; Elgn Creamery, 22c fresh Gin
ger ger snaps. &c per h.: fresh Soda Crack
per ~; three pound Bartlett Pears, 1Oc.
Old Phone. 1870. New Phone, 10.
Z. w. HUDGINS & co,
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See our windows OF children's goods
w. e. VIRNELSON & co
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-25

Get under q stetson spring hat light
weight.
CHAS. r. WELTON &. co.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
New Gold Fields.

Recent sensational gold discoveries
in Red River distrist, northern New
Mexico, indicate that this locality
will shortly be- as widely celebrated
as Cripple Greek. Already the rush
miners and prospectors has begun,
and by the time the snow has fully
melted thousands will be on the
ground. Take the Santa Fe Route to
Springer, N NJ, from which point
there is a daily stage to Elizabeth
town, Hematite and Red River City.
For further particulars apply to W.
X. Robertson, local agent Santa Fl
Route.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
Inconnintencies Of sIlverites.


Senator Teller and ex-Congressman
Bland are out with statements saying
that the high price of wheat is, due to
short crops abroad. After telling us for
years that in some strange way the
prices on silver and wheat were linked
together so that they could not get far
apart they now express surprise that
anybody should think that the rise OF
wheat had anything to do with the sill
YER question.
According to these eminent silver
statesmen, when the price of wheat
goes down it is because of the "crime OF
1885," but when it goes up it is be-
cause Of the law Of supply and demand
They say truly that if the whole world
has big crops Of wheat next year the
price will go down. Why, then, charge
it to silver? And why not apply ths
same law Of supply and demand to sill
yer to account for so phenomenally low
price? Increased production and de
creased demand have lowered the price
Of silver just as certainly as decreased
production and increased demand hav'
raised the price Of wheat.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
Boies Bolts sixteen to One.

Under circumstances as they now ex.
list, with silver demonetized by the
great commercial countries Of the
globe, with the frightful chasm that
separates the commercial value Of the
metals constantly widening and in the
light of our own recent national elec-
tion l cannot bring my own mind to
believe that the free coinage Of silver
at the ratio of sixteen to one with gold
is within the reach Of its friends, nor
can help the fear that it would not be
desirable even if attainable.
] have never been able to say and
cannot now say that | know free coin
age at such a ratio under existing con-
ditions without safeguards of any kind
to maintain the parity Of the metals
would not drive gold out Of circulation
and leave us, practically at least. upor
q silver basis s.--Horace Boies.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
LAST MONTH
Of the Tennessee Centennial and In.
dustrial Exposition.

The month of October closes this
greatest of all expositions ever held
in the South, and next to the Colum-
bian, the best ever held in this
country. For the closing month,
special attractions have been ar
ranged, and the rates from all parts
of the country have been made lower
than ever before known. The loca-
ton NASHVILLE, Tenn.,) is on the
main line Of the Louisville& & Nashville
railroad, directly on its through car
route between the North and South,
and the trip in either direction via
that city can be made as cheaply, if
not cheaper, than via any other route.
Ask your ticket agent for rates, or
write to G. P. Atmore. General
Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, for
rates and information.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
The Burlington's New eli"

The handsomest and most complete
train in the United States for all
classes Of travel is just out of the
shops. 1t is the Burlington Routes
"Eli," leaving Kansas City and other
Missouri river cities daily for Chica-
90. The entire train of sleepers,
chair cars and dining cars has wide
observation vestibules. Chair cars
(seats free) are finished in oak and
polished mahogany with old gold up
holstery. The dining cars have new
decorated Havilana china, new linen
and tableware, serving meals la
carte-pay only for what is ordered.
Tickets for this train are on sale with
your local agent or at Missouri river
cities. j. c. Brsmhall, 7. P. A., St..
Joseph, Mo-; L. W. Wakeley' G. P.
A., St. Louis, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
An Indication Of Good Times.

There is no better indication Of the
fast approach Of booming times than
the wonderful foreign demand for
our products, which is bound to send
prices of all farm products much
higher and The Big American Woolen
Mills Co. Of SO Fulton street, Chicago,
are furnishing $4,000 to $4,000 a
mcnth employment at home to every
man over IS years of age in good
standing who applies to them. II
YOU are out of work write to them
and they will send you a big sample
line free and set you to work in your
own county at once at good pay.
This is the first time in several years
any man could be sure Of securing
steady employment at fixed, sure pay
by simply writing a letter
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
Low Rates to'Las Vegas.

The Santa Fe Route has recently
reduced its regular round trip excur-
sion rate for Las Vegas Hot Springs,
N. NJ, to $29.30, AMI the reopening
of Montezuma Hotel there affords
sumptuous accommodations at reas-
enable prices for tourists and invalids.
Expert medical attendance. This is
a delightful season for visiting New
Mexico.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

.uw that wrote it wanted to steer clear
Of you, should think" WILDLY re-
marked.
The bold things are the very ones
we are less likely to suspect, as a rule"
said the detective. But | haven't told
you how it came into my hands. My
mother. while very old and naturally
unsuspicious. has learned good deal
of caution from me, especially where
anything pertains in the slightest to my
profession: so she did not reply to the
note but sent it down here to me. Ifell
readily into the trap set for her. l
could remember no one by the name of
Champney, but | fattered myselfit was
one who knew me better than did him;
so, thinking that my mothers caution
in not replying to the note had perhaps
caused the writer some inconvenience,
| wired my address. and at the same
time wrote q cordial note of explana-
tion and apology. which mailed to the
address given.
1.-THE matter might then have escaped
my memory, if the note had not left
sort Of uneasy impression on my mind
that | might suddenly be called to New
York, and, as | was deeply interested
in this case, dreaded interruption. 1t
was this frame of mind that caused
very trifing circumstance to bring
back the whole thing to me.
"The letter Of apology which | had
sent after the telegram happened to be
put in an envelope bearing the business
card of my hotel in this city. under
which, being rather methodical in al
most everything, had written the num-
Der of my room. Well, in few days it
was returned to me marked: Not De-
livered.'
ITO Be CONTINUED.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
downright, 1906, by J. B. Lpplncot COL

and went and had private talk with
the family physician of the Roundtrees.
After that, to use slang, | kicked my
self soundly, and in 20 minutes was
doggng the footsteps of the dlstin-
guished stranger of whom spoke to
you
But don't you think Mrs. Walters
had anything TO do with the murder"
asked Welsh.
Nothing at all. Here it is in a nut
shell: She will be mother in about
three months In her condition she is
always queerly imaginative and deceit
full. She lost a child a year ago in child
birth, and for several months before
II was born she almost ran her family
wild with her strange fancies. She has
been reading sensational literature for
a long time, and when that murder oc-
Cured and her father offered reward
for the capture of the criminal it struck
her that the murderer would be apt to
resent il. She tried to rouse the fears
of her father and husband on this line,
but. as they failed to see it her way,
she determined to make them do so.
She invented the yarn about having
seen man on the lawn the night she
astonished them by going to the gate
with her husbands revolver, and, fol-
lowing the muNlerer's idea of using
typewriter, she wrote the threatening
letter to her father and enjoyed the ex-
citement it caused. Later, fearing that
some one would see through her little
deception, she determined to make the
circumstances more convincing. The
detective stories she had read gave her
tile idea Of pretending to be shot at.
As | have shown you. she dampened
the clay with the watering can, made
the footmarks by wearing her fathers
slippers. shot a hole through her sleeve,
hid the revolver in the grass and has
had a LOT of fun out of our careful in
vestigatons. II she had dreamt, how
ever, that she herself would be suspect
ed of that murder she would have shown
the white feather long ago."
What are you going to do now"
asked Welsh, completely crestfallen.
81 am on quite another line, and am
at standstill. I hardly know what !
shall do"
"Can I aid you in any wayP"
"I think not, now. Ishall come round
as soon as l find out anything tan
gible."
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
CHAPTER XIV.

The next morning at nine o'clock Miss
Delmar called at Whidby's.
81 have had to run for it," she said,
laughingly, as the young man came
into the drawing-room. II had to give
papa the slip. He heard that | was out
all day yesterday and demanded an ex-
PLANTATION. OF course, | refused to tell
him anything, and he ordered me not to
show myself out Of doors to-day. But
when l got the telegram from Mr.,
Hendricks to meet him here at nine l
slipped out at the back gate and have
run nearly all the way"
WILDLY drew her to him and kissed
her.
"You were bound to pull me out of
this hole" he said. "a week ago ! was
nearly crazy with forebodings, but now
really enjoy it."
~ am sure do, almost" she laughed.
~ wonder If Mr., Hendricks can have
discovered anything more? Here he
comes now. heard the gate click. Let
me admit him."
She went to the door, and in mo-
ment entered with the detective.
"Te knows something new," she said,
laughingly, to her lover. 81 can see it
in his eyes"
"You certainly don't seem so per-
picked as you did when left you yester-
day. said Whidby.as he cordially shook
hands.
"a little nearer, that's all" was the
reply of the detective, as he sat down
and took out the envelope they had
found at the shop Of the rag dealer.
"You know" he went on to WILDLY,
~ said yesterday that there was some-
thing familiar about this envelope that
l couldn't make out. Well, last night
as was studying over it. this large !
in the center Of the postmark suddenly
recalled an incident to my mind, and
must relate 1t to you, so that you car
follow a certain chain of circumstances
in which am interested and which may
lead us to something definite.
"Three days after had been detained
down here by the murder, my mother
who lives with me in New York, received
a letter. Here is. Twill read it to you
"Dear Madam
IAN important business matter make
II necessary to wire your son, Mr. Minar,
Hendricks, at once. He and are friends
but have missed him round town lately
| was told at his club that he had left tn
city. II you will kindly send his address t
me, I shall be greatly obliged. am, dea
madam,
Very sincerely yours,
FREDERICK CHAMPNEY.
"'2Si Union street. Brooklyn
There seems to be nothing remarka
bic about the note. Do you think ther
is?" asked Hendricks, when he had fin
ished.
Not that can see.' said Miss Delmai
deeply interested.
Rather bold thing to do. If the feI
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
Now Is Your Chance to Get a Farm.

Harvest excursions on the Great
Rock Island Route to the Oklahoma
district, also to Kansas and Texas.
There are six excursions arranged for.
Ticket rate, one fare for round trip
plus $500 Dates are Aug. 3-l7, Sept.
7-2l and Oct. 5-19. Enquire of any
ticket agent of the Crock Island" sys-
ten, or address.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. p. A.,
Chicago, III.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
Do You Need Dollars?

They can easily be earned by rals-
ing strawberries where climate, soil
and markets are right. Alvin, on
the Santa Fe route, is in the heart of
the Texas strawberry country, the
best in the world. Ask A. T. & S. F.
agent for copy of Texas pamphlet
showing what others have done Ex-
cursions in April andMay.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
Excursion Via Santa Fe Route.

Have you been there yetP There
are many delightful resorts in New
Mexico; but none exceling Las Vegas
Hot Springs. The Montezuma hotel
is sreally Just little theniccst Of its
class in the Southwest. If you are
well, run up there for few days out
ing. II sick, no better place to get
well-all kinds of baths, expert medi-
cal attendance, etc. Railroad and
hotel rates reasonable. Inquire Of
W. X. ROBERTSON, Agt.,
Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

A Four-Year-Oh Kills His H,by Brother
OPELIKA, Ala, Oct 9.-Henry Smith,
aged four, was left to take care OF his
baby brother while his parents went
to the fields to pick cotton, but he
wearied of his task and killed the baby
with stone.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

A period Of real or apparent prosper
ity is the one in which to demand cur
rency reform. In hard times the peo'
pie will not take kindly to that reform,
and the cranks crowd to the front with
quack remedies which are too credulous
ly regarded.
Currency reform is the next duty and
necessity.
The time to agitate for it is now
Brooklyn Eagle.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

Low rates and hot weather are here.
A trip to Colorado doesn't cost much
now and you may be comfortable in
a cooler climate. Apply to agent
Santa Fe route, or W. J. Black, G. P.
A., Topeka, for rates and copy of "a
Colorado Summer"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
hector October :, 1884,
Notice OF Appointment.

STATE OF KANSAS, GO.
Dickinson County,
In the matter of the estate Of William
Wendt, deceased, late OF Dickinson
county Kansas.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 9Th day of
October, A. d. 1897, the undersigned was by
the probate court of Dickinson county, Kan
sas, duly appointed and qualified as sadmius-
tratrix of the estate of William Wendt, de-
ceased, late of Dickinson county, Kansas,
All parties interested In said estate will
take notice and govern themselves accord
lngly, CAROLINE WENDT,
Administrative.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
iector, Sept, 30, A. D. 1871
Notice Of Final Settlement
STATE OF KANSAS, 4,

STATE OF KANSAS, A.
Dickinson County,
In the probate court OF said county
In the matter of the estate OF Thomas Good
win, deceased.
To all creditors Of and other persons inter-
ested In said estate: You are hereby notified
that at the next regular term OF the probate
court In and for said county, to be begun and
held at the probate judges Office In Abilene
10 said county ON the ith day OF November.
1897, being the fourth day Of the regular
November term, ] will make final settle-
menr Of said estate. JOHN GOODWIN,
Administrator
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
| First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
hector October I, 1891.
Notice Of Appointment.

STATE OF KANSAS, ISIS.
Dickinson County. N'''
In the matter Of the estate of Henry othe,
deceased, late Of Dickinson county,
Kansas.
Notice is hereby given thar on the 9Th day
of October, A. b. 1897, the undersigned was
by the Probate Court of Dickinson county
Kansas duly appointed ard qualified as
executrix OF the estate Of Henry KOthe,
deceased, late of Dickinson county, Kansas.
All parties interested in said estate will
take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly, DORA KOTHE, Exeeutrix
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
MExICO'S SILVER SEE-SAW.


Consul-General Donnelly at Nuevo
Laredo, Mexico, reports to the depart
ment of state: 81 have the honor TO re-
port marked rise in the price OF all
commodities in Mexico as the result of
the recent fall in the price of silver.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

No traveller can afford to be with
out Rand 4 McNally's Incompatible
railway and steamship guide. 1t has
maps and timetables for all roads and
lines. Examine it and you will buy
IL
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

GUTHRIE, Ok, Oct. 9.-'rhe home OF
James Speck, at Hico, caught fire and
was burned to the ground. Speck's
three-year-old daughter was unable to
escape and burned alive.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

The horrible plot Of the sound money
men to ruin the country by putting up
the prices Of farm products still goes
on.-Larimore On. d. Pioneer.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14

This was to be expected Of imported
goods, but domestic products and even
rents have risen. There have been no
corresponding advances, however, in
wages or salaries. Labor stays on its
silver basis"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re
nector September q, A. d. 1887.
Notice For Druggists Permit.

To all persons interested:
Notice is hereby given that on the end day
Of September, A. D. 1897, the undersigned, E.
B. Malott, filed In the probate court of Dick
inson county Kansas, his petition for a
druggists permit to sell intoxicating liquors
at No. a4, North Cedar street, In the second
ward of the city Of Abilene, Dickinson
county, Kansas: and that said petition has
been set for hearing by said court on satur,
day the grd day OF October A. D. 1897, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, L. b. MALOTT,
Petitioner.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
tlector, Oct. I, A. d. 1871
SHERifF'S SALE.

Case No. 35g.
Nv. Crosby, plaintiff
vs.
Margaret Gormley, Aquila Rankin, Sarah
Ann Rankin, Baxter Grant, Sumner r.
Clarke, us executor of the last will and
testament Of Charles $. Clarke deceased
and the Kansas Loan and Trust company,
Trustee Grant Newberry Baxter, defend
ants.
Under and by virtue Of an order OF sale
issued by the clerk of the district court OF
the Sth judicial district within and for Dick
tnson county, state of Kansas, in the above
entitled case, and to me directed and deliv-
cred, will on
Monday, November 8, A. D. 1897,
at 10 o'clock a, m. OF said day, at the front
door Of the court house in the city ofAblene,
Dickinson county, state of Kansas, with
ont appralsement, sell to the highest bidder
for cash in hand the following described
real estate, to- wit:
The north half (n1s) of the northwest quar-
ter (nwl0 of section number two (g In town
ship number sixteen Q6) south, of range num-
Der one q east Of the sixth principal merid-
IAN In Dickinson county, State of Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pursuant
to the Judgment of the court In said cause
rectea In said order of sale.
Witness my hand this 4th day OF October,
1897.
NIB. ROBSON,
Sheriff OF Dickinson County, Kansas.
By }. p HUTCHINSON,
Underslerif,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
CHAPTER XIV.

Half an hour afterwards the detec.
tive arrived ut his hotel, and went up to
his room. His face still wore a look
Of deepperplexity. lie sat down at
window and stared at the envelope
steadily for ten minutes. Then there
was rap at the door. twas servant,
to say that Capt Welsh was downstairs,
and that he was anxious to see him.
Send him up" said Hendricks, and
he put the envelope into bis pocket
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-10-14
Monday, November 8, A. D. 1897.

Undersheriff
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-22

trSca No e. for TIRE improvement q VII
low Street IN sse City OK Seartls- from
East S-rset 20 the East Ere q Wzi1a = a.
IA Ad4irton. under the p-cv1sSozs q orda-
rasace No. 5s7s. which Provides for -re in
Trovsrusat C sad street By grading re
same and constructing SSasxafks CT both
SIDES tAsre1f. with parking strips setweeEs
sidewalks ard roadway. ard providing for
establishing q fund for s1ca rayIsrt by
tbs IeTyiEx and collection OF SPECIAL as
sesSrne-ts upon the properly hsEesitet ~
the Improvement and providing fer tire -
susn q taaEds as authorized by ar act
81 the Legislature Of the STATE CT Washing
so-. approved March sta, Tss7. and Under
TIE prov1ssozs % ordinance No. 1Sss. p
proved May TIN. 1854. sz amended By ordt-
nance No. S4ss approved July ifta. fsss. k2s
been 1lvy certified 70 me for coia@ctIon.
and the respective sLz-ns therein charged
ard levied aga Inst each parcel ard lot, and
p7Ft Thereof L. sad district IN payment C
such inztzGfnest remains unpaid. ard tire
same. including the interest On the whole
amount charged, must Dc paid On or before
Erent be made On such tnstalIent On or
nefcrs the l5ts day G. January, -s1A. tha
same shall oeco1ss deiinlu@Es. and shall
bear interest a; the rate OF Per cert per
annur1 Until paid and Il not paid eefoFs
sad time. penalty % Eve @ per cent
shall be added. and the sums delinquent
shall De entered On the annual tax roll for
the current year against each Iot ard par
Gel % land. and part thereof. SO delinquent
and. with the interest and penalty. s1ai
be collected as otnsr taxes. together with
such additional charges Or penalties as are
authorized 70 be charged ard collected O.
other asls-duens taxes. and each lot or
parcel OF land 50 delinquent SHAH De sold
FOR ire amount OF such assessment with
interest. penalty and costs. IN the manner
GEORGE f. MEACHAM.
City Treasurer OF The Cry Of Seattle.
Date o. iss publication. December Lth.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-22

ORDINANCE No 4sss-An ordinance
granting 70 stirrat e. Goetz an extern
sseY o. .frre n which 70 complete tire
Improvement Of Washington Street. from
Fourth Avsnue Soath TO Railroad Ave
nue.. as ordered by Ordnance M. 4,E1s
under their existing contract with the
City
BE 4 oraa.re6 by the CITY O: Seattle a.
foi1owrs:
secfEon !. There il hereby granted TO
che frrn 81 Stirrat a Goetz an extension
OF tirse until sni including the seth day
OF January. iss1. II which 70 complete The
Fourth Avenue South 20 Railroad Avenue
as ordered by Ordinance No 4 SO. under
their existing contract with the City OF
Seattle provided that the said contract
ors shah fle with the City Comptroller \
written agreement 20 pay INTO the city
treasury all casts OF inspection or other
expenses arising from such extension OF
tine; and provided further. that the sure
ties Of the said contractors upon their
bonds given Upon entering into the con-
tract for making said Improvement shall
agree 70 ouch extension.
Sec !. This ordinance shall take effect
ard be n force from ard after It's pas
sage and approval. II approved NY the
MAYOR, otherwise /, shall take erar. a.
the slime st shall become q law under the
provisions Of tire city charter.
Passed the city council the 7ath Aa- ~
December. 1897, and sisned by me IN open
this 18th day Of December, 1887
J. F. CREIGHTON
President OF the City Co1ncI
Approved by ne this zlst day Of Dec.
1851. T. J. HUMES.
Filed BY me this list day OF December.
Attest: WILL II. PARRY.
CITY Comptroller and Ex-ofscio city
Published Dece mber %. 1887.