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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

NEWTON, Kan, April ID. z. Schmidt,
a farmer near Goessel is believed to
have sustained serious and probably
fatal burns in an explosion of chem
icals. He was experimenting with a
compound of linseed oil and turpen-
tine, intended for use as liniment,
when he accidentally dropped some
strong acid into the combination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Kansas University Dcbaters Chosen.

LAWRENCE, Kan, April 0.-F. IT.
Wood, G, Nj. Sharpe and W. c. Coleman
were last night chosen as the repre-
sentatives of Kansas university for the
annual joint debate with Nebraska
university. The question debated last
night was the same that will be dis
cussed in the joint debate, "Should the
United States Extend Its Dominionse'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Has Made Good the Shortage.

TOPEKA, Kan, April lo.-The gov
eminent has dismissed the prosecution
of Frank J. William for embezzling
funds while superintendent Of the
money order department of the Topeka
post office. The amount taken by
Mileham has been returned to the gov.
eminent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

FOR MONETARY REFORM.
Executive Committee of the indianapolis
Conference Working Hard.


Conference Working Hard.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 9.-The
executive committee of the hadianapo-
lis monetary conference has asked fur
ther aid Of the commercial organiza-
tions Of the country. Blank copies OF
q petition are being sent out from this
city to the secretaries Of boards
of trade and other commercial Or
CARNATIONS, and also to all who at
tended the convention as delegates.
The petition is addressed to the sena-
tors and representatives and urges the
necessity of reform in the national cur
rency and banking legislation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Gov. Leedy VIII Sneak.

KANSAS City, Mo-, April 9.-Gov.
Lecdy has written Secretary Clenden-
ing, of the Commercial club, accepting
the invitation to attend the session of
the south and west grain and trade
congress, which convenes in this city
May 3 and 0, and to deliver an address
upon some subject pertinent to bust
ness in the south and west. The gov
ernor also states that he will make
some remarks on freight rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Presbyterian Women Elect Onlcers.

EMpoRlA, Kan, April 9.-The 18th
annual meeting Of the Women's Mis-
sionary societies of the Presbyterian
church held its closing session yester-
day. The Home Missionary society
elected Mrs. ]. NJ. Naylor, of Wichita,
president; Mrs. Frank Gilmore, of Well
lington, corresponding secretary, and
Mrs, W. W, Curtis, of Eldorado, re-
cording secretary. The next annual
meeting will be held at Peabody.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
PRESIDENT FAlRCHlLD OUT.
Head Of the Kansas Agricultural College
Succeeded by Prof. Thomas II. Wills.

Head OF the KANSAS Agricultural College
Succeeded by Prof. Thomas II. Wills.
MANHATTAN, Kan, April l0.--The
board of regents of the agricultural
college is in session here. Yesterday
it called for the resignation of all the
faculty and the assistants, including
that of President George Fair
child and the board appointed as
his successor Prof. Thomas Il.
Wills, who held the chair Of political
economy, Prof. Wills is a young man.
In the reorganization of the faculty
President Fairchild positively declined
to be candidate for the position Of
president. Those who were retained
by the board We're: Profs. Olin and
Walters, Assistants Hood and Willard,
and Miss Pierce, the librarian,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

South McALEsrER, |. T., April "a
large meteor measuring about two feet
in diameter fell last night just north
of the stockade during the downfall Of
rain. 1t would have buried itself in
the ground II 1t had not fallen on a
huge mass Of sand stone, which IL
crushed to atoms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

MILWAUKEE, April o. Walter c. San
ger has mailed challenge TO Z. @
Bald, Of Buffalo, for a match Of three
races, one mile each, the winner Of two
out Of three to win the money. It is to
be for $1,000 . side and the largest
purse offered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

TOPEKA, Kan, April 9.-The state
live stock sanitary commission has
modified Its quarantine rules so as to
allow the shipment Of fat cattle from
the quarantined districts to the Kansa,
City market
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
n ~ If constipation wal
If k1QfCA'C painful like tooth.
Olo ASA ~ ~ ache sickness would

% very great extent be thing Of The past II II
was painful, the proper remedy would be prompt
" resorted TO- and the long train of disorders foi
which It Is responsible would cease to exist. Eut,
unfortunately constipation Is the easiest to neg
iect Of ali sickness-breeding conditions. A resort
10 the right remedy is put Of from day to day. Il
shows Itself In headache, and some iijuri.
Gus headache powder that gives but temporary
relief Is used. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pelleta
70 to the first cause Of the. trouble and cure
4. They are a prompt and permanent cure
for constipation They cause no pain and
eli them, and sell noihing DnIInfC
slse that b "just as good" l NAlSSOs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
WILL NOT BE SHOT.
Gen. Rivera, the Cuban Hero. VIII Be
Treated rs a Prisoner Of War.

Treated rs a Prisoner Of War.
WASHINGTON, April $. : Secretary
Sherman stated last night that he had
assurances that Gen. Rivera, the insur-
gent leader, would not be executed,
but would be treated as a prisoner Of
war. Gen. Rivera was captured after
being wounded in recent battle, and
1t was feared for time that he would
be executed by the Spanish authori-
ties for his participation in the re.
bellion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
J FREE LIGHT

Common Sense Medical Adviser. Thh
book Is exactly what Its name implies
There are NO technical terms, no efforts IA
"show off" great store Of medical knowl
edge. 1t 10 Z condensation. There are
over 1000 pages, and every page Is full Of
talk about common sicknesses that are
known in every family, and how to cure
them. Dr. Pierce has studied and practiced
medicine for over thirty years. He is the
head, the ruling power Of the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Of Buffalo,
N. Y. He Is busy man, but It's the busy
people who are the worlds benefactors.
This book Is particularly a book for moth
en-. It will relieve them from many ankle.
dies. The book Is fully illustrated. There
ore colored plates, and plain black and white.
For 81 cents in stamps to pay cost Of mail
Ing only, you may have this book in paper
binding. For 81 cents In one cent stamps.
you may have 1t In fine French cloth.
Address, Dr.. K. v. Pierce, at above men
toned institution.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
Then SIeep Soundly.

You can't afford TO lie awake o
nights. Nothing compensates for loss
of sleep. Eight hours OF good sleep
every night Is what you need If you
hope to keep healthy nerves in your
body and clear head on your shoul-
ders. Yet you cannot get rest enough
while you persist in drinking coffee
No habitual coffee drinker can depend
on his sleep Why not break off the
coffee habit aud drink Grain-O in place
of IT. Grain-O is made from pure
grains. has the rich seal brown color of
Mocha or Java, is nOulishing and pal
atablc-a food drink without any ~
the noXiouS properties OF coffee. Hav-
ing used II n short time you viii prefer
II to the best coffee that was ever set
Oh your table Two points gained
health promoted. money saved All
grocers. In packages at be and 25c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
RAILWAY STATISTICS FOR 1896.

The ninth statistical report OF tie
interstate commerce commission for
the year ended June 80, 1896, gives in
teresting information concerning the
mileage, equipment, number of en-
ployes, capitalization and valuation,
accidents and earnings and expenses of
railways in the United States for the
year named. One hundred and fifty
one roads, representing BOATS miles of
operated mileage, we're in the hands
of receivers on June 30, 1896, de
crease of eighteen from the PREVIOUS
year. The capital stock represented
by the railways controlled by re-
ceivers was s742,597 sos, and the
funded debt was 1899 1913, 766 The
total railway mileage on June 30
1896, was 1872, 776, an increase of 2,119
for the year.
An interesting feature Of the report
is a summary showing the amount Of
compensation paid to the railway en-
ployes of the United States, who ag-
gregated $500 Their aggregate
compensation amounted to over so per
cent. of the total operating expenses
of all railways, slight decrease from
the preceding year.
The amount of railway capital it is
shown, was $40, $50 ,S65,771, which as
signed on a mileage basis shows
capital of $780, per mile OF line, and
if current liabilities be included as
part of the capital s63 ,06S per mile of
line The amount Of capital stock
was s5z26, 527 2G9, of which 1859 ,956.-
COZ was preferred. A fraction Of over 70
per cent of the capital stock paid no
dividends. The total dividends amount
ed to $87,603,3 81 Passengers carried
during the year amounted 70 5ll,772,-
737, an increase Of over 100000 com
a.ed with the previous year, which,
however, showed a decrease Of 81, 2GG.-
81 as compared with 1894 Freight
tonnage amounted to 7G5 ,S91,3S5. the
argest ever reported for railways in
this country, and an increase OF nearly
70 600 900 Gross earnings amounted
TO S1.150.1 69,376, an increase Of nearly
SIS. 100000 resulting IN a net income
cf over $33.0o1,000 larger than the
previous year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
GOLD SPOON IN HER SKIRT.

A curious story is told of how one
of Queen Victoria's smallest gold
spoons was lost and found A GER
tain dame attended a state ball in a
dress, the skirt of which was ar
ranged in perpendicular nleats in
front, stitched across at intervals
and, unknown to her, a gold teaspoon
got lodged at supper in one oi these
receptacles. OF course there was one
missing after the ball and it caused
great perturbation to the official in
charge of the gold plate. The next
spring the lady who had been the
irnocent cause of the loss went to a
drawing in the identical dress she
had worn at the state ball and as
she bent low before her majesty the
pleats of her skirt expanded and the
gold spoon fell at the queens feet
The Lady.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
DRINKING ABSINTHE.
The French Have Brought 1t Down
TO Science.

Although absinthe is 10 rrench-
man what whisky is to an American,
he never dreams of running behind
a screen and swallowing a glasslui
in one tremendous effort. There Is
something almost pathetic in the way
a Frenchman prepares and partakes
of his beverage 1t always takes two
walters to serve a glass of absinthe,
Waiter number one brings the tray,
upon which is 'caraffe frappe -
ice water that has been frozen in the
"caraffe"-a tall glass, a tiny tray
piled up with small blocks of sugar,
and a queer, fat, perforated spoon.
Waiter number two, who mas re-
NAMED discreetly in the rear, adVan-
ces with the bottle of the popular
stimulant said to be the destruction
of so many French minds and bodies.
Afer saluting monsieur" the gar
con- carefully pours the desired
quantity into the glass and goes on
to serve someone else. Then for the
first time the Frenchman shows some
signs OF interest III tne h"1IVi' ~
relinquishes his hold on his cane-but
one hand only; the other never de-
serts the cane. He carefully places
the perforated spoon across the top
of the glass; on the spoon he balan-
ces, with careful nicely, block OF
sugar, and gently pours small guam
tity of ice water over the sugar into
the glass. This done, he once more
grasps his cane with both hands, and
apparently forgets all about the bev-
erage before him. The sugar slowly
melts. drop by drop, into the glass,
through the perforations Of the
spoon. Quite a while afterwards,
sometimes a half an hour, the drink
er again shows an interest in his
beverage. He looks to see If the
sugar is all melted; then he removes
the spoon and raises the glass for a
sip of the concoction-onlya sip,
however, for it is sip by sip that a
Frenchman consumes his absinthe,
and a glass of it, including the time
passed in the preparation, takes an
entire evening.-Paris Letter to the
Chicago Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
JAPAN'S GREAT ENTERPRISE IN
AMERICA
LARGE APPROPRlA ION BY I'M.
PERlAl DIET.
To Inform Americans How to Make
Tea.

Several months ago, the Japanese Tea
Guild sent to this country a special com
mission, composed of Mr.. s. Mitsuhashi,
President Of the Shzuoka Prefectural AS
sembly, and Mr. J. Ohara, member Of
Japanese Parliament, to investigate the
condition OF the Japanese tea trade IN ~.
United States and Canada and TO co op-
crate with Mr.. I. Furuya and Mr.. l..
Mizutany. the American representatives
Of the Japanese Tea Guild. in giving pub
Lefty to the merits of Japanese Teas and
the method of preparing them for drink
ing which would insure the best results.
Mr.. Furuya and Mr.. Mizutany are plan
ming to open Tea Bazars in many OF The
principal cities in the United Sta es and
Canada. where ladies can enjoy a cup Of
fine japanese tea made by experts, asld at
the same time receive instru ,tions which
viii enable them to make il equally well
at home More than half the Tea con-
sumed in the United States aui Canada )
ot japanese growth, yet, The majority Of
Americans apparently DO n1t understand
how to prepare il SO as TO develop The
delicious qualities which it contains. 1t
Is believed by these gentlemen that, when
of making good tea, the consumption in
this country win fully equai that of Flu
rope in proportion The JapdneSs Gov
eminent has appropriated large fund 10
aid the Japanese Tea growers aud Tea
merchants in prosecuting this educational
work, and it is hoped that Anerlcin n
dies will be apt students. The nam Blu
reau If the Japanese Tea Guild has issued
an official recipe for making japanese
Tea. the translation of which rs fol-
lows:
First-Use small, dry and thorough
ly clean porcelain teapot.
Second-Put in one teaspoonful of tea
leaves for each cup Of tea desired.
Third-When using japanese teas, pour
on the required quantity of fresh boiled
water, and let stand with closed lid from
two to three minutes. Never boil the
leaves. In order TO retain the natural ia
vor, japanese tea leaves should be kept
in tight can or jar, free from moisture.
Note-To thoroughly enjoy the natural,
delicate and sweet flavor Of japanese
Teas, neither sugar nor cream should be
used
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
KISSING CONTEST.
German SWANS Lips Paralyzed After
Three Hours of Oscillation.

Whatever records may be claimed
by the United States and other for
eign countries, it is certain that Ger
many holds the record for kissing,
and the young hero who, by hard
work. brought about this distinction
is willing to meet any man for a
wager in a kissing contest for any
amount of money, provided he is al
lowed to choose the girl. The young
fellows lips at present are paralyzesII
as the result of his most recent oscu'
lations. but he hopes for an early re-
coyery, and then he will be ready to
talk business.
The kissing bout that brought about
his paralysis was performed a few
das ago in Berlin. The young Ger
mans sweetheart was the victim. Her
consent was gained. She smiled
sweetly when her admirer said he
would like to take 10000 kisses from
her lips in ten hours. Then she said
go ahead" Umpires were appointed.
They agreed that it would never do
10 allow a man to kiss continually
for ten hours, so it was arranged that
the performance was to take place in
haf-hO rounds, with a few bars
rest every thirty minutes for refresh7
ments.
Everything being in readiness, the
kissing began.
The maid was plump and pretty
She had an air of as dainty lips as
ever graced a waxen doll. She was
seated on a low stool on the left of
her sweetheart. He was seated on a
soft chair at a slight elevation. Her
head rested on his arm AS she
looked into his eyes, the young fellow
declared he would break the record
or die.
When the umpires called Time, "
The four lips met with a smack that
made the onlookers wonder Truly
the ardent lover was an expert. Kiss
after kiss he rained on the pretty
lbs until they fell like the rattle
%. artillery When the first half
hour was called he had registered
1000 kisses and the girl was in good
condition.
Three glasses of wine and a sand
N.oa followed the rest Then 'he
pretty lips We're again pursed up ana
ne revived loved started in afrpeh
.F3 2-year-old. He registered aye
.0E 1000 kisses in the next hall
."Ir AZ this stage the girl asked
VT refreshments There was some
-.-4ment as 10 whether or not this
should be allowed. The young Ger
--h insisted and carried his point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
$500 Reward, 500.

The reader f this paper viii plea .ed TO
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO cure IN all IL stages
abH that il Catauh, Hal Catarrh Cur. l.
the only positive cure now known 10 the medical
fraternity, Catawh being a constitutional dis
sase. requires constitutional treatment HALLS
Ca:arrh Cure l. taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys.
tenn thereby destroying the Foundation ~ the
disease and giving the patient strength by build.
ing up the constitution and assisting nature 10
doing its work. The proprietors have 80 much
faith IN itE curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case tina, it fails To
cure. Send fIr list ~ tes,monials
Address 7. j. CHENEY * CO, Toledo, D.
Sold by Druggists, 1:c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
Then his sweetheart kissed him for

Then his sweetheart kissed him for
fun.
But in spite OF the refreshments Nv
the second hour ne was showing signs
Of fatigue. He kieee' and kissed ana
kissed and kissed hrt kiss az ne
could the girl seemde disappointed,
"Are you growing tired OF me7
she asked, in lisping tones.
Her sweetheart smiled, but looked
detected. and with determined look
he began the third hour. Then ne
tried to be scientific. He tried diner
ent brands of kisses. But the emo
came, When he had reached 100 ms,
face grew pale, he tried to rise, ana
then to speak, but in vain. Then ne
rolled to the floor unconscious, he
had kissed himself into insensibility
The girl bent over him TO kiss him.
but was kept back by the umpires.
When he was restored to conscious
ness it was found that his lips were
paralyzed.
But he holds the record.-Boston
Correspondence in New York Daily
'sM9N
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
Try Grain-O. Try Grain-Oi

ASK your grocer to-day to show YOU q
package of GltAIN.O, the new food drink
;hat takes the place OF coffee. The chill
dreu may drink without injury as well rs
the adult All who try il like it.
GRAlN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha and Java, but il is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stom-
ach receives ii without distress. One
fourth Of the price of coffee. l5c and 25e
per package sold by all grocers
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

Music is rather more difficult to
transmit than articulate speech, SO
that the recent experiments of trans
hitting music $50 miles is unique
This was between San Diego and San
Francisco, the San Diego State Guard
hand playing to a San Francisco au-
dience 1t is stated that the trans
mission was remarkably fine, the
music being very plainly heard at the
end of the line.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
Ing feet. and Instantly takes the sting
out of corns and buuions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age
Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-httn-
or new shoes feel easy. II is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot
tired. aching feet Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists aud shoe stores. 10y
mail for - cents. In stamps TrlaI
package FREE ADDRESS, Allen )
Oimsipd IL Roy, y. y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
Slain by Poison.

Not the poison that the covert assassin ad.
ministers in the drink. the food, or some other
guise, but the poison Of malaria shortens the
hyes OF myriads. There is a safe and certain
not only fortiaes the system against malaria,
out roots out ITS seeds when they have garmi-
ihated. dyspepsia. constipation, rheumatic
Bitters -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

Berlin Is 70 have combination
electric street railway operated on
the trolley system and the other por-
ton an underground system the cars
running in TUNES. Electric power
will also be used here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

The British flagship Imperieuse re-
turned to Victoria from searching Co
cos island for the 10000 treasure.
Officers say the story is no dream and
their belief in it is evidenced by the
fact that guard of bluejackets was
left on the island.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

At Lehigh all the upperclassmen
who serve on the staff of the college
paper are excused from writing essays
in the English class
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

President Schurman Of Cornell has
offered a prize of $50 for the best 200
inches of matter written for the col
lege daily.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

The largest bell in the United States
Is at Noire Dame University. 1t can
be heard u miles and eight men can
stand erect in It.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

II the hair is falling out and turning gray,
the glands of the skin uced stimulating and
color food, aud the best remedy and slim.
ulant is Hairs Hair Remover,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once.
Go to your druggist to-day and get sample
bottle free, Sold in - and 30 cent bottles.
Go at once; delays are dangerous.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

Mount Holyoke College now has an
elective course in journalism, includ-
ng lectures by an experienced jour
nalist.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11
Lanes Family Medicina

Moves the bowels each day In order To
be healthy this Is necessary. Acts gently
on the liver and Kidneys Cures sick head
ache Price p and soc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

Yale has an increased registration OF
over 200 students this year Her eStl-
mated registration is $500.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

believe my prompt use of Plso's Cure
prevented quick consumption Mrs. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Hans, Dee IL, '95.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

never used SO quick cure as Ptso's
Cure for Consumption. u B. Palmer,
Box III, Seattle, Wash Nov 25 1893.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

Mrs. Winsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething softens the gums, reduces lnhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie PC a bottle
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-11-11

The halfback on the Harvard team
is the uncle of the quarterback,