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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-24

LUcK.-The man who marries
the prettiest girl of the place is
said TO be u "lucky fellow, and so
of him who draws the highest prize
in a lottery, or by some "fortu-
nate" turn III affairs, clears the
gulf between want ard wealth in
an hour. And yet the histories of
all times tell us that with terrible
uniformity and uncertainty the
man who becomes suddenly pos
sessed of unearned millions dies in
misery.
Within FIVE years a well-to-do
farmer drew quarter of million
OF dollars in prize lottery. The
whole country envied him his luck;
but he has since died from a style
OF living indGced by his good for.
tune and his o3ly son has turned out
a drunkard.
The man who first bet on race
course, whose deal at the card Ia
BILE, whose fiEst'ris at faro, whose
maiden lottery ticket, brings money
largely into his pocket, is a ruined
man the day the world pronounced
him "lucky." Any man, especial
ly any young man. who starts out
in life with the conviction that
money can be better made than by
earning it, is lost man-lost al
ready to society, lost to his family,
lost to himself.
An alarming large number Of
the sons OF the rich men of New
York are at this moment helpless
drunkaras. Young men are they,
many of them educated, of manly
qualities, OF generous natures, hon.
orable and h;gh-minded; but the
demon of drink has taken such po-
session of them that d fathers
breaking heart, mothers tears
and sisters ag0ay avail not to draw
them from their deep damnation.
Elegant leisure was their ruin.
The best way TO save child from
ruin is to bring him up to "help
father" Make children feel that
they must do something to support
the family, to help along; then two
feelings arise which are their saliva.
tion-those of affection and pride;
for we naturally love whom we help
or those whom We struggle together
with for desired object, and moth.
ing SO improves child as to make
him feel that he is of some conse-
quence, that he Can do something,
and that what he does is apprec!
ted.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-24

THE MAGNET.-Brown-"There
goes Wheeler, the most popular
man in town. The girls are Just
crazy over him."
Jones-"Impossible +, Why. he's
only bookkeeper and as poor as Q
church mouse"
Brown-"Thst may be. But he
is the owner of a new tandem BIZ
cycle.-N. Y. Journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-24

Papa. are you growing taller all
the time?'
mo. my child. Why do you
ask 2
Cause the top Of your head 10
poking through your hair
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-24

cousin. See and she held out her
hand Tom wondered that he had
failed to notice that ieweled circlct.
The sunset spread it's golden
glory before them, and they looked
at IT with eyes shining with Joy.
The world lay very beautiful before
them. Twilight fell slowly, softly.
At last Marcia turned to Tom.
"Tom," she laughed, .'it's alb
surd, | know, but what do you
think want. You'd never guess.
A race down hill like the ones We
used 80 haze long zee.''s. zz,..---.
Tome held out his hand. Come
then"
And hand in hand they ran down
the hill, back into the dear old
land of friendship. -New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-24
Washington City and
Potomac Railroad Company

Time Table," Effect Tuesday, Jane I. 1897, $50 p M
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-24

Tom laughed grimly and inter-
rupted in his turn. "Don't say
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Abe Lott in Clover.

Lieut.. A. G. Lott is having a great
time down east. He was to have lett
Fl. Myer, near Washington, and been
here today but COL Sumner in charge
of the Fort asked that he remain and
take part in the parade at the Grant
monument dedication in New York,
April 27, and later at Philadelphia
When President Mckinley and
cabinet visited the fort the other day
Abe had charge Of the salute OF 81
guns and was aiterward introduced to
the president. He will not come
west until June.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Good for Ed Little.

Hereafter, when +. c. Little makes
remark about Egypt, the people
should pass it on with smile Of char
ity and forbearance. A disposition to
ring in Egypt at every turn OF the
road is not sin in man who is as
cood to his mother as Mr.. Little is to
his. The newspapers say he took her
nm the Port Arthur excursion; that
she visits him in Topeka, and that he
goes home very often to visit her in
Abilene. We imagine she must be a
very nice lady and that she is very
proud of her son, who is as good as
governor Of Kansas. Mr.. Little
should never marry; it would be q
great blow to him to have women
folks around who would learn in time
that he was not the very incest man
in the world. His mother will never
make such a discovery Atchison
Globe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Death at Enterprise

Mrs. Julia Conant died near Enter
prise Wednesday afternoon, She had
been feeling bad for some time and
sudden backset carried her off. The
journal gives the following history OF
her life: She was born at Fish Lake,
Mimi, on June -, 1857, and died
March 81, 1897, aged nearly 40 years
On March 2S, 1880, she became the
wife of Edward Conant OF this place.
She was converted in 1895. Besides
the above named family there are left
to mourn her death an aged mother
Mrs. Mcdonald, Of Abilene; Mrs
Mary Hoey, a sister who lives at Abb
lene; five brothers, Thomas, Of Cart
wright, Mimi; James, Of Chapman
Henry, Of Boyle, Miss; George, OF TT
Riley; Fred of this city.
Funeral services from the HON
southwest Of Enterprise at l o'cloc'
Friday afternoon and from thence t
the English NJ. Z. church at Up. n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
In Memory Of Andersonville'

Judge Quinn Friday received an APP
preciated memorial of old war days in
a poem called 1.-The Rank and File
read by a comrade, II. W. Green at
the reunion of the Andersonvllle
prisoners OF his old regiment, the S5th
New York, recently. tits a touching
story Of the soldiers trials and de-
votes a few stanzas to those who re-
vile the veterans with sneers and
abusive names in way that is emf
nently just. This stanza is partcu-
larly good and applies right here IN
town:
"Old comrades, this seems pretty tough,
Especially to us men
Who laid for many weary months
In lonesome prison pen;
The suiYerngs we there endured,
The crueltles we bore,
Should certainly entltle us
To respect II nothing more"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
THEIR MOTHER DEAD.
Drs. J. W. and H. B. Felty Hear Sad
News from Home.

A telegram received Thursday an
nounced the death at 6 P. m. OF Mrs.
Joel D. Felty, mother Of Drs. J. W.
and H. B. Felty, at her home in Pal
myra, Pa, at the age of 60. She SUI
fered a stroke Of apoplexy at ! o'clock
and in a few hours her spirit had gone
to the better land. Besides the two
sons here to whom the sincere sympa-
thy of a wide circle Of friends will be
extended in their bereavement, the
immediate family consists Of hus'
band, a son in Ohio and son and
daughter at home. DR.. II. B. felty
left on the night train to attend the
funeral. Mrs. Felty visited her son
John here about three years ago anC
her sweet motherly presence won FOL
her the love and esteem of all. He
Abilene friends will hear the news o
her decease with sorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
AT ABILENE NEXT.
Golden Belt Physicians Have an In
teresting Session.

The Golden Belt Medical society
met at Enterprise Thursday after
noon and evening and had a success
full and profitable meeting. A paper
on eye diseases by DR.. Chas' Oliver OF
Philadelphia was read; Dr. W. A.
Jolley Of Dillon had paper descrlo-
ing a case Of complete recovery from
a fall Of 50 feet; DR.. H. A. Pearce OF
Kansas City discussed the necessity
of thorough cleaning Of the surgeons
hands; DR.. j. A. Blake of lnman and
DR.. H. A. Reese of Hope had excel
lent papers as did DR.. j. N Ketcher-
sid Of this city. The election Of
officers resulted in the following
choice: President, DR.. S. +. Sheldon
Topeka; vice president, DR.. Craw'
ford, Salina; secretary and treasurer
DR.. f. B. LaFevre, Abilene. The
next meeting will be at Abilene II
July.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
300 Reward, 800.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
ouires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
pally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation OF
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu'
ton and assisting nature in doing III
work. The proprietors have so mucf
faith in its curative powers, that the.
offer One Hundred Dollars for an.
case that it fails to cure. Send To-
list OF Testimonials.
Address. F. J. CHENEY & Co Toledo, U
Sold by Druggists Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Is a Model Hotel,

The Central hotel reopened Friday
under the management Of Its new pro-
prietor, C. II. Martin, and is very AT
tractive to large number OF patrons
1t is newly repapered and furnished
and is one Of the finest hostelries IN
central Kansas. Its rates are reason
able and all will be treated right. BE
sure and give it call when you are
in town. It's dining room is very at
tractiye and the table Is thoroughly
up-to-date in every particular, Every
thing is new and clean and nice, re-
ceiving the proprietor's personal at
tention. Give the Central a call
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Coughs Are Warnings

of something amiss in the throat or
lungs. Don't mind the cough, mind
the cause. Use the remedy that cures
the cough by curing the cause Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup cures throat
and lung troubles, whooping cough
ETC., the right way. Quick, sure
safe, Mrs. W. b. Evans, Clearwater,
Kans., writes: ask years ago my
husband lay sick for three months;
the doctors said he had quick con-
sumption. One bottle Of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup cured him" Price
% and 80 cents. Sold by Y. H.
Northcraft u Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction
City, III. was told by her doctors she
had consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles Dr.
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, 1873 Florida
st. San Francisco, suffered from a
dreadful cold, approaching consum'
ption, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle OF Dr.
Kings New Discovery and in tw(
weeks was cured. Re is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results,of which
these are samples, that prove tn
wonderful efficacy Of this medicine il
coughs and colds. Free trial bottle
at j. M. Gleissner's drug store. Reg
ular size SOC. and sl.O0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
The Liver Keeps People Well.

When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
constipation, tiliousness, jaundice'
headache, indigestion, pain in back,
chills and loss OF energy. You will
never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
Herbine. 1t cures quickly when
other remedies utterly fail. Regulates
the liver, purifes the blsod. Herbine
is harmless vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost from
the first dose. Price 10 cents. Free
trial bottle at the drug store OF G. y.
Northcraft 4 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Old people.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters.. This medicine does hot stimu-
late and contains no whiskey nor
other intoxicant, but acts as tonic
and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to organs, thereby
aiding Nature in the performance oil
the functions. Electric Bitters is ar
excellent appetizer and aids digestion
Old people find it is just exactly wha'
they need. Price fifty cents per bot
tie at J. NJ. Glessners drugstore.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
HIS FATHER DEAD.
W. s. Badger, ST., a Prominent
Maine Editor, Passes Away.

A telegram received Friday an
nounced the death Of W. S, Badger
Sr.. the father of our townsman' W.
S. Badger, at Augusta, Maine, Friday
morning, aged IS years. His decease
was the result of a stroke OF paralysis
received a week ago. Mr.. Badger
was one Of the leading newspaper
men of Maine, being associated with
Joseph Manley (Blaine's right hand
man) in the publication Of the Maine
Farmer since 1861. The Farmer is
one of the leading papers Of New
England and Mr.. Badger welded a
wide influence with it. He was also
one Of the city's wealthiest men,
president OF the Augusta Savings
bank and interested in other business
enterprises. Mrs. Badger died about
two years ago. There are but two
surviving children, W. S. Badger Of
Abilene, and Joseph f. Badger as
sistant postmaster Of Augusta oul
townsman has the sympathy of many
friends in his sorrow. He is unable
to reach Augusta in time for thu
funeral and so will not 60 back al
present though the settlement OF TIT
estate may require his presencelater
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Just a Moderate March.

The month OF March was not ex-
ceedingly notable for weather. Its
distinguishing feature was an absence
Of the high winds that have been so
unpleasant in other years. The high
est temperature was ~ on the 2Sth,
the lowest 6 on the l4th. There was
2.29 inches Of rain and melted snow.
This was more than any year since
1892. The total precipitation up to
date for the year Is 4.94 inches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
New Telephone Management

G. A. Rogers took charge of the
telephone system Friday and is at the
head Of the hello headquarters No
other change is made The water
works Office will also be over Whit
laws store.
Us. Hubbard, the retiring man
ager, left for Emporia where he takes
charge of the telephone system there
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Temnsrance Women's Plans.

The state executive board OF the W.
C. T. U. that met in Enterprise ac-
cepted an invitation from Salina 20
hold the annual state meeting there
this fall.
The fall meeting Of the Fifth dis
trict W. G. r. U. will meet at Con-
cordia some time in August or Sep
TENDER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Blacksmith's Tools for Sale.

David Croft offers for sale in Abb
lene 8 sets blacksmith's tools, includ'
ing bellows, anvils, and everything
necessary for tirst'class blacksmith
shop. Inquire at G. W. Shelters
shop, corner 4th street and Broad
,or 30-4c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Another McNaspy Suit.

Another criminal suit has been
brought against James McNaspy'
this time by R. c. schlessner Of south
Dickinson, who charges him with
raising note from $50 to 500.
Officers have gone to Herington tc
arrest McNaspy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

Now is the Time to purify your
blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
best medicine for the purpose.
Thousands Of great cures prove that
It is the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills are the favorite family
catbartic and liver medicine. Price 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.
Nearly One Thousand Ladies'

are now selling those elegant Toilet
preparations put up by the Partisan
Toilet Co. Of Chicago. Agents want
ed all over the United States Write
for full directions to 1920 Michigan
St. Inclose stamp for reply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

Wanted Agents, to sell in all parts
Of the United States, Toilet Articles
Of the highest grade. For farther
particulars address
Partisan Toilet Co.
1870 Michigan Street, Chicago, Ill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
McNaspy Gave Bond.

James McNaspy came up from Her.
ington last night and his bond in the
case brought by R. G. schlessner was
hxed at $3.50. He gave it and the
case will be heard at the May term.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
ARTICLE VIII.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

Sec. I. Be it further enacted, That the Board
of Mayor and Aldermen shall have power to an
ticipate the annual revenue by borrowing money
to meet the payments of interest Oil the bonded
debt of the town provided, the amount Dor
rowed in any year shall not exceed fifty per
centum Of the tax levy for the interest fund OF
that year.
Sec 2. Be it further enacted. That no men,
Der of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen or any
other person shall have power TO make any con.
tract for, or create any liability on behalf of
said board, or funds under its CONTROL except by
express authority Of the board, conferred at a
legal meeting ofthe same 70
Sec Be it further enacted, That no member
of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, or officer
elected by said board, shall be interested in any
contract or works of any kind whatever under
its control and direction, and any contract la
which any such person shall have an interest
shell be void and can not be enforced
Sec. Be it further enacted. That to enable
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to fully in
vestigate charges against its own members OF
other officers or agents Of the town or such
other matters as they may deem proper, the
Mayor or Recorder, at the request Of the board
are hereby empowered to issue subpoenas and
other compulsory process to compel the attend.
ance of persons and the production Of books and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
Spring Catarrh.

Again spring is here. The long, cold
winter with its bluster and chill, has
passed, and has left its train innumber-
able victims of chronic catarrh. They
have taken great many remedies dur
ing the winter with perhaps temporary
relief, but a fresh cold has brought on
the old symptoms, and, heartsick and
weary of trying, they have concluded
that there can be no relief for them.
This is great mistake; and now is the
time to rectify it.
The spring time is the most favorable
time of the year to treat catarrh. There
is so much less liability to take fresh
cold that the treatment is unimpeded.
All old cases of chronic catarrh should
begin Immediately course of Pe-ru-na
as directed in DIR. Hartman's books on
this disease. There are so many differ
ent phases and stages of catarrh that
one hardly knows when he has it. A
great many people think they are suf-
fering from something else and have
tried many medicines in vain, when if
they could realize that it is catarrh and
take Pe-ru-na for it they would improve
promptly and soon recover entirely.
Allwho desire to learn more of catarrh
should send for free copy of Dr;Hart-
mans latest book, which will be sent
free by The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufac-
turing Company, Columbus. o.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
viii Not Call 1t.

NASHVILLE. March 9.-Gov, Taylor to-
day telegraphed the Memphis branch
of the Constitutional Leage that he
would not issue his proclamation for
the constitutional convention election
under the act passed by the extra ses-
sion of the Legislature Of 1896. The
governors secretary, Mr.. Hannah,
said this afternoon that Gov. Taylor
thought that to call the convention
when Go. Turney had refused to do SO
under the bills while he was governor,
and while the present bills on the sub
ject were pending in the general assem-;
bly,. would be wrong and anticipating
Legislation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11

Hon. Herman A. Hosslock, ex-presi-
dent of the Tennessee Press Associa-
ton wants to succeed Van Polk as Con-
sui to Calcutta and The COMET joins
the State press generally in the indorse-
ment of Mr.. Hosslock. He is not of
our politics but he is of the proper
magnitude as scholar, gentleman and
Tennesseean and will fill the place with
credit to himself and honor to his peo-
pie. We are in favor of Mr.. Hosslock
having any old thing he wants.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-03-11
ARTICLE VII.
TAXATION AND REVENUE.

Sec. /. Be 1t further enacted, That all prop
erty, real, personal and mixed subject TO state
and county taxes, and all persons liai5Ie for q
poll tax when the same shall have become duly
assessed for taxation as now or may hereafter
be provided by law by the assessor or assessors
elected or appointed under the general laws OF
the state, shall be the basis upon which prop
erty shah be taxed and taxes collected by the
town OF Johnson City, for municipal purposes,
as hereinafter provided.
Sec 2 Be it further enacted That as soon as
practicable in each year after the assessment
books for the state and county are complete,
(which shall be after the equalizing boards
provided for by the state law shall have fin-
lshed the equalization OF taxeS), 1t shall be the
duty of the Recorder TO prepare or cause to be
prepared from the said assessment books OF
Washington county, a tax book as is required
by the laws Of the state to be made out for the
county trustee. embracing, however only such
properties and persons as are liable for taxes
within the town OF johnson City, Such tax
book, when certified to be true. correct and
ment Tor taxes In said town for all municipal
purposes. Provided, that there may be an as
sessment by the Recorder at any time OF any
property subject to taxation found to have
| been omitted.
Sec. 3. BE IL further enacted, That Il shall
| be the duty OF the Recorder in each year Is
soon as such assessment roll for the town i
completed, TO submit to the Board Of Mayor
| and Aldermen q certified statement OF the total
amount OF the valuation OF assessment OF the
| taxable property for the year within the limits
| uneluding the assessment OF all railroad tele-
phone and telegraph properties), together with
| q certified statement OF the revenue derived
by theutown from privilege taxes, merchants