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ONE ON THE PATRIA2CES. ,
Exhibiting Some Features in the Ability
of Odd Fellows to Get Down
Stairs in a Hurry.

Stairs in Hurry.
A most laughable chapter OF
accidents resulted from a confu-
sion in dates Thursday night.
Overlooking the fact that it was
the regular meeting night of the
Lady Maccabees at Red Mems
hall, DR.. H. G. Rees, Chief Pa
triarch of BRENNAN Encamp-
ment, 1. o. O. F., called a spec
ial meeting of the three link ad-
herents for the same time and
place. The Maccabees were the
first to assemble, and the "hive"
was made ready for a secret ses-
sion. The lady pickets were in
their proper places with instruc-
tons to admit all who should be
in possession of the proper coun-
tersigns and other signs, grips
and signals. Long towards 8
O'Clock the patriarchs began
struggling up the stairs, one at a
time, and then ensued such a
conglomeration of pantomime as
would be hard to find outside the
walls of deaf and dumb
asylum. The first Patriarch who
went up against the situation
was caught dead to rights, and
his description of how he came
down stairs bears a striking
similarity to the way a turtle
falls off a log. Misery loves
company and the instinct to play
even rankles strongly in every
human breast. Number one saw
a chance to retrieve his chagrin
by waiting behind the shadow of
a friendly column for number
two. The second Patriarch
shortly appeared and mounted
the stairs with an air of conf
dence begotten by the feeling of
being perfectly at home. On
past the second landing he as
cended and never halted until
ready to set foot upon the top
most step leading to the outer
portal. Then he seemed to hesi-
tate. Something was wrong. The
suppressed voices of earnest
femininity smote upon his as
tonished hearing. He also took
q tumble, and came down stairs
ike a lamp-lighter. Unto each
IF the fresh arrivals the same
event occurred until it dawned
Upon the individual minds of all
hat the Lady Maccabees had
5he floor.
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Three Valuable Books
Given Arrays.
ART AND FANCY WORK."
"NURSERY RHYMES.
=.

Mrs. Nena Daggett, editor of The Home,
has published new edition of her Popular
book, Fancy Work and Art Decorations"
that gives practical illustrations for making
dollies, table covers, scsrfs, tray cloths, pin
cushions, ETC., ETC., with fifty illustrations
This book, together with "Nursery Rhymes"
Ia I6-psge pamphlet with a handsome col
ored cover design of the Old Womsn Who
Lived in n Shot,, to any reader of the
BANNER who forwards The following coupon
to Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington. Vt.
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FINEST Handmade Kentucky
Sour Mash Whiskey in the city,
to be had only at
CASINO SALOON.

Hon. w. B. WORKMAN, State
treasurer, spent yesterday with
relatives and numerous friends in
the city, leaving in the afternoon
for Houston. He is not a candi-
date for reelection, and his
visit had nothing to do with vote
catching.
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For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teething. with per-
fect success. It soothes the child. softens
the gums, lays all pain; cures wind collie.
ard IS the b. st remedy for diarrhoea," it
Wiil relieve the poor little sufferer immedi-
ately. SOLD by druggists in every part Of the
world Be sure and ask for SMrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" snd take no other kind.
IHenfv-fVe cents bottle
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DR.. ]. II. SPANN of Chappell
Hill spent yesterday in the city
on his way home from San An
tonic where he attended the
State Baptist Convention. He
describes the trip as one of many
pleasures and says the hospitali-
ty of the Alamo City is unex-
celled.
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A wonderful Discover.

The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more fof
humanity than that sterling old remedy,
Browns Iron Bitters. It seems to contain
the very elements of good health, and neither
man, woman or child can take it without
deriving the greatest benefit. For sale by
R. E. Luhn, Sole Agent.
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A SPIRITED livery team, an an
even place in the road, an over
turned buggy and two young
people scrambling out of the
wreck, with no more serious in
juries than a bad case of fright,
and all this coupled with re-
quest to keep mum, cause papa
might object to any more rides in
the same outfit.
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have much occasion to return
thanks.
When it comes to specifying
the wild beasts, aerial, arenic,
hippodromic, and animal per-
formances, and notably special
and exclusive features and ex-
hibits embraced in this ambitious
consolidation editorial space is
inadequate, and the special and
attractiyely illustrated publica-
tons advertisements must be left
to tell the magnetic story. The
menageries, circuses, and hip
podromes included are undoubt-
edly the most complete and in
viting ever combined, and con-
tain many exceedingly strange
beasts and surprising perform
ances, nowhere else to be seen.
The united street parades, too,
are pronounced a most mag
nificent and unprecedented pop
ular success, full to repletion of
wondrous shows and splendid
spectacular effects. It is a great
enterprise, run by great man
ayers, on great lines.
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An Uncertain Disease.

There is no disease more uncertain in It's
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make q correct
diagnosis. No matter under what disguise
dyspepsia attacks you, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it. Invaluable in all diseases of
the stomach, blood and nerves. For sale by
R. E. Luhn. Druggist.
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R. E. Luhn, Druggist.
Bargain Day.

Our Annual Ladies' Bargain
Day will occur Tuesday Nov.
23rd. Fruit Cake Ingredients will
be sold at Bargain Prices. We
have the finest line of Fruit Cake
Ingredients ever brought to this
city. We are prepared to supply
Fresh California Seeded Raisins.
Each lady making a purchase
on Ladies Day will receive a
Souvenir.
L. z. HARRISON, Mgr.
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THANKSGIVING and the circus
are both assured. With some
the latter will furni sh basis for
the former.
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THE Rosedale Nurseries has

The Rosedale Nurseries has
been making very large deliv-
cry of trees the past day or so,
showing that this old reliable
firm is holding its own in spite of
depressed conditions that are
playing havoc with other lines of
business.
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BnINn.M. Texas. sept. Z. 's6.

BnINHAM, Texas, Sept. Z, '96.
After suffering several years with
kidney trouble and pain in the back,
and trying other remedies, Halls
Great Discovery was the first and
only medicine that gave me relief.
Yours &c,
w. WILKINs.
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A RADICAL change in the at
mosphere and temperature was
indicated last uight, but then
there is no accounting for Texas
weather.
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Hon. STILLwELL H. RUSSELL,
of Dallas, has been employed to
d efend Jos. W. Swami for the
killing of Jas. W. Foster.
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THE Bellville Times says:
Louis Tesch, of Brennan, was
here this week. Mr.. Tesch is
figuring on buying a large farm
on the prairie below Sealy.
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THERE viii be a big fest at
Witliff's platform today, ter
minating at night with a grand
ball.
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Fresh Picked Beef at Bren-
ham Grocery Company.
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just received 1000 sugar cured
hams at BRENNAN Grocery Co.
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Groceries at 5 cent cotton prices
Call and see US
Bosse G. Wittbecker.
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Fancy cakes and waters at l.
Nowakowsky G. Co.
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THE Harrison Dry Goods COM
pany are now offering another
series of exceptional bargains.
They advertise a sacrifice Of
prices in all departments. Be
sure to read their advertisement.
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University of Texas.
81 Instructors. ISL Studbnts.
Woms n admitted to all Departments
TUITION FREE. TOTAL EXPENSES,
2150 ko 20E0


ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: Session
begins September 20; Entrance Fxamina-
tons September ~; Ma.ricuIaiion fee $40;
ll6 courses of study; University system of
instruction aud discipline; well equipped
SC entifc laboratories; Library of IS 600 vol
umes; Y. N c. A; Y. w. {. A; GJmna-
stun; Athletic Field.
Teachers Courses I eia t, Permanent.
Teachers Certificates. Engineering De-
partmsnt corfers Degree Of Civil En-
gineer.
Law DEPARTMENT: Session begins
September p; Entrance Examinations Sep
TENDER %; Naturalization fee, payable ouly
once, 300. A two years course leads 10 de-
gree Of Bachelor Laws and ent ties older 10
practice in any court in Texas. Law SIN
dents may pursue Academic courses w,thou,
further c. arge.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS: Locatsd
at galveston. -Four years course; Faculty
OF twenty trained specialists; School Of
Pharmacy; School of Nursing flor wcmep),
Naturalization fee; payable once. $40. Con-
plete equipment in all schools. Session be.
gins October /; Entrance Examinations he
preceding week.
For Catalogues of any Department, or for
information, address
PRESIDENT WINSTON:
AUSTIN, Texas.
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L. z. HARRISON, Mgr.

Our stock of groceries is COM
plete. 1t will pay you to inspect
our stock before buying
Bosse & Wittbecker.
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A TELEGRAM received Friday
morning by Mr.. j. NJ. Mathis
states that Constable Grant has
been acquitted in the Lee county
district court for the killing of
Tom Wesson. Hon. Ben S.
Rogers and Attorney Mathis con-
Quoted the defense.
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The case of L. J. Miller VS..
Adolph Remmert, a suit for
wages for services rendered by
complainant, was tried in justice
court Friday and resulted in a
verdict for $3.50 in favor of
plaintiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14

Topeka, Kan, Oct la-David Ritch.
les name will appear on the official
ballot as the democratic nominee for
Judge Of the Thirtieth judicial district,
despite the protests Of some Of the
democrats Of that district The state
board Of canvassers has so decreed.
TO Dissolve Alleged Insurance Trust
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Oct 1s.-Attor.
ney General Grow will to-day institute
suits in the supreme court to dissolve
the alleged Missouri insurance trust
based upon the evidence which has
been secured at st. Joseph. These
suits will in turn be followed by others
based upon evidence secured at Clinton
and in Howell county, making six
suits In all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
NEWS NOTES.

Fred Hicken was placed in Jail ct
Fond du Lac, Wis. on charge ofhaving
beaten his five-year-old son to death.
In his message to the Creek council
at Okmulgee, |. T., Chief Isparhecher
said the allotment Of lands had always
proved disastrous and strongly urged
legal action against ratification of
Dawes treaty.
John Parriek was taken from his
home near Nevada, NO., by whitecaps
and led to a place where about 50
others were waiting. They gave him
several days to leave the country, IN
der penalty Of severe punishment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
AGRICULTURAL ATTACHES.

Secretary Wilson Thinks More Attention
should BE Paid to Our Farm Products
Abroad.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12,-Secretary
Wilson, Of the agricultural depart
ment, is giving much attention to the
marketing abroad of American farm
products. He is confident that the
near future will see regular and
rapidly growing sale Of American but
ter in foreign countries, and that be-
fore many months, every outgoing
steamer will carry large quantity Of
1t. He also has in view the providing
Of agricultural attaches at our lega.
tions in Europe, just as military and
naval officers are assigned TO duty
there. The secretary will recommend
this provision in his forthcoming re-
port,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
WIRELESS BANQUET.
No 6timulants on the Table at the
Kentucky Bankers Feast.
Mr.. WOLCOT1'S MISSION ABORTlVE.
The Indian Government Against Rsopening
the Mlnts for Bilver-Pension Once Or
der-Against Liquor Dsalen-Twslvs
Tickets In . Colorado County.

FRANKFORT, KY, Oct S.-The Ken
lucky Bankers association before ad-
journing Its annual session yesterday
unanimously adopted resolution com
plimenting and indorsing the local
bankers for keeping wine of the table
at the annual banquet Wednesday
night, saying that 1t was recognized
as pleasing advancement and resolv-
ing that at all the annual banquets
hereafter ladies should be among the
guests 'as the only stimulants there"
1t is the first action Of the kind ever
taken by q Kentucky association OF a
similar character and is exciting COM
ment, coming from an organization,
at whose previous annual banquets
wine has been as free as water and
more frequently consumed.
woLCOTTs MISSION ABoRTIvE.
PARIS, Oct, S.-The Indian govern.
ment, in reply to further pressing
invitation by the English cabinet to
consider Senator Wolcott's proposals,
has answered that it cannot re.
open the question Of the In.
dian currency, and it will not
be party to the reopening Of the
mints for the free coinage OF silver.
In well-informed English circles, adds
the correspondent, it is not believed
that Lord Salisbury's government will
dare to override on this question the
decision Of the Indian government
Senator Wolcott's mission must thus
be considered abortive.
PENSION OFFICE ORDER.
WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-Commissioner
OF Pensions Evans has issued the fol.
lowing order: thereafter no attorney
shall be permitted to examine the re.
ports Of examining surgeons in any
pension claim except upon the per-
sonal order Of the commissioner or
one Of the deputy commissioners Of
this bureau" The object Of this Or
der Is to stop the growing custom Of
searching these reports to find mate.
rial for working up new claims, large
ly on the basis Of ratings that have
not been allowed.
LIQUOR DEALERS BARRED.
New HAVEN, Conn, Oct. Sat yes.
terday's session Of the national council
of Knights Of Columbus it was voted
to refuse membership, active or asso-
ciate, to all liquor dealers, and to ask
all liquor dealers now members to re.
sign, This will take effect next March.
DOZEN TICKETS IN A COUNTY.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Oct. Sci
Paso county has taxpayers, nation
al peoples, silver populists', silver
democrats, an anti-fusionists', and al
together dozen tickets in the field,
and three more are Forthcoming.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
KANSAS SCHOOL FUND.

II Is All Invested Fxceot Small Amount
Reserved for School District ronds
TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 1.-THE state
board of school fund commissioners
made investments of Sl5O,OOO during
the month of September in bonds bear
ing five and six per cent interest
Nearly all were municipal bonds and
were purchased directly from munich
pal authorities, avoiding payments Of
commissions to agents. All the money
at the disposal Of the commissioners is
now invested except small amount
reserved for the purchase Of school dis.
trict bonds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14

WASHINGTON, Oct. ll.-Gen. H. +.
Devol is here, and is counting on the
relationship Of internal revenue, He
figures that the contest between John
A. Duncan, backed by Maj. Warner,
and +. Il. Kellogg, Endorsed by Kerens
and Davis, will get so warm that
neither will get 1t. In that contin-
gency Gen, Devol thinks he will make
n iirst-class dark horse.'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
A SLOW FUSE.
Unexpected Explosion ola Blast Near Pitts
burg, Kan, Results Disastr0usly.

Unexpected Explosion NJ a Blast Near Pitts
burg, Kan, Results Disastrously.
PITTsBURG, Kan, Oct. l2.-While ].
E. Ogborn, Of Washington township,
and his ten-year-old son were digging
we'll they put in blast of powder to
expedite matters After waiting an
hour for the explosion they concluded
he fuse had gone out, and went into
the well to put in another fuse. While
there the charge exploded, fatally in
juring the son, who died yesterday.
1t is feared that Mr.. Ogborn has also
received fatal injuries. He is one Of
the most widely-known farmers in
Crawford county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14

ALIBI FOR JENNINGS.
The Oklahoma Politician Not Implicated
In the Chickasha H0Id.Up.

The Oklahoma Politician Not Implicated
In the Chiokssha Hold.Up.
KANSAS CITY, NO., Oct 8. Both
the cattle inspectors at the Kansas
City yards say that Al jennings the
Oklahoma lawyer and politician, who
has been mentioned in several dis
patches as the leader Of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific train robbery
near Chickashs, l. T., last Saturday,
was here with . car load Of cattle for
the Monday morning market Some Of
Mr.. Jennings friends at the stock
yards joked him about the report 1t
is highly improbable, II not impossi-
bic, that Mr.. Jennings could have par
ticipated in the robbery, bought cat.
tie and brought them here in the short
time between the Chickasha affair and
his appearance in Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
A Fortune Made In FARMING.

ABILENE, Kan, Oct. ii.-John Lund-
regan, who died at his home, six miles
east Of here, came TO this country
without a dollar, but devoted himself
to farming. His home place contains
about 1000 acres Of rich land and he
left many other farms He was worth
about sl5O,OOO, Of which $4,000 was in
cash or in securities, all made in this
country by legitimate farming and
stock raising.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
THROUGHOUT THE WEST.
The Government Says the Longest Drought
on Record Is Broken.

Auo government says inc Longest DrOuBut
on Record Is Broken.
WASHINGTON, Oct 12..-General re-
lief from the long drought which has
prevailed in the central portion of the
country and in parts of the east is
shown by the map issued by the
weather bureau yesterday. This shows
that rain fell in some places quite
heavily Sunday night for consider
able distance west Of the Mississippi
valley, northward in an irregular
line to Canada and eastward
along the southern border Of
Pennsylvania to the Atlantic coast,
with the exception Of Florida. Dur
ing yesterday it continued to rain In
the region from the Mississippi valley
eastward to the Atlantic coast south
of Pennsylvania line and the condi-
lions are favorable for continued
moisture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
THE De eoIsERRs HOME.
Odd Fellows Of Kansas In n Bad Tangls
Over the Matter.

Odd Fellows Of Kansas In y Bad Tangls
Over the Matter.
topeka, Kan, Oct. ls.-George W.
Martin, the veteran Kansas editor from
Wyandotte county, is here to open
war in the odd fellows grand lodge on
those who want to relinquish all right
and title to the property bequeathed
to the grand lodge for an orphans
home by De Boiserre. The property is
worth S15O,OOO and did not cost the
grand lodge q cent Ex-Lieut. Gov.
Troutman went to France and con.
tracted with the only heir to the prop
erty to give her $40, OOO for quit-claim,
provided the odd fellows grand lodge
did not accept it. Martin will lead
The fight to accept the bequest, and 1t
was predicted last night that he will
win and that unpleasant things will
be ventilated in the contest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
A Noted Detective Robbed.

DENVER, Col, Oct. ll,-William Pink
erton, of Chicago, Of the Pinkerton Ma
tional Detective agency, and one Of
the men who never sleep, is now griev-
ing over the loss Of $780, A pickpocket
went through the pockets of Mr.. Pink
erton's coat while he was watching the
parade and took everything worth car
rvinr off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14

BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct. 1.-THE gen.
eral grand chapter Of Royal Arch
Masons assembled here to-day in trien.
NAL conclave and on Wednesday the
centennial anniversary Of the found.
ing Of the grand chapter In the United
States will be celebrated. Prominent
masons from all parts Of the world will
be present and the sessions will con.
tinue during the week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
Was n Santa Fe Promoter.

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct lid. L. Lakin,
one of the promoters Of the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railway, died yes
terday Of cerebral hemorrhage, Mr..
Lakin came to Kansas in 1859. He
was director Of the Santa Fe from
1868 to 1878 with one interval Of three
years. lie was treasurer In 1864 and
1S6b.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-14
BAD FOR LUETGERT.
Two Of Hia Main Witnesses Impeachsd by
the States witnesses.

Two Of His Main Witnesses Impsachsd by
X the states Witnesses.
CHICAGO, Oct S.-Yesterday was q
very bad day for the defense In the
Luetgert murder trial The evidence
Of two Of their chief witnesses was
almost entirely destroyed. Mary
Siemmering and William Charles, Luet-
gerts business partner, were the suf-
ferers Witness after witness came on
the stand and swore that when Mary
Siemmering had denied that she had
admitted improper relations with Luet-
CERT she had not told the truth
They said she had admitted 1t
and in the most unequivocal
manner. Most Of these wit
nesses were members of the grand
jury, which had indicted Luetgert,
and their evidence was crushing
Prominent business men who had deal
ings with Charles and bankers with
whom he had done business swore that
he could not be believed under oath,
and told Of shady business transactions
with which he had been connected.
Merchants win Have to Pay.
WARRENsBuRG, No., Oct l9.--The
city council last March passed an ordi.
nance basing the license tax of mer.
chants upon the amount of stock car
ried, The merchants resisted the pay
ment and test case made. The city
courts decided against the merchants
and an appeal was taken to circuit
court Judge Wood yesterday decided
that the ordinance is valid and the
merchants must pay.