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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-04

The present state of the tea
trade can't continue. Ameri-
cans drink the worst tea in the
world, and pay double for it.
Schil5ng's Best is the remedy.
Proof: the grocer gives your
money back if you don't like it.
There's money in it.
A Schilling & Company
san Francisco
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-04
TOILET SETS
GLASS w ARE
TUMBLERS
FLOWER POTS
SEED PANS

The toilet sets are handsome
enough to invite a man to give
up the idea of putting a stat
ionary washstand in his new
dwelling. The ewers and ba-
sins are large and elegant, bet
ter than old makes.
Our stock Of glassware is
complete. Tumblers and COB
lets, plain, figured or cut.
Flower pots are useful here
because this is a fern country.
We have all sizes and shapes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-04
@imeRy @o1oicS'
AUGUST 4, 1897.
The
KEWALO BICYCLE TRACK,

to lie known as Cyclomere
Park, is at last a reality and
"not a dream" thanks to the
energy and enterprise of Mr..
Desky, and will be opene d
with a grand meet next month,
and all the young men-and
perhaps also the lovely girls
will want to try their luck on
it.
In anticipation of increased
sales on bicycles we have
quietly laid in a good stock of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-04
It's Easy
To Promise,

But always easy perform all the promises made,
especially when those promises gross exaggeraon Of
facts.
1t has been our policy to stick close to the truth.
We promised you recently that would show you
the largest stock of Shoes and Slippers and goods in
line that had ever been exhibited in Honolulu We
what say. Come in and look for yourself.
The goods here, bought right and will be sold right
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-04

The Star welcomes w. N. Arm
strong's return among the journal
istic brotherhood with pleasure,
WELDING trenchant pen, but ever
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-04
TO RENT.

The Al freproof two story
brick building IN lower Fort street
known as the Union Ice Company's
Building. Apply to
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-04
DOMESTIC"

words sewing machine in speaking of
the Domestic" Every houselSeeper
knows that the Domestic" is what L.
B. Kerr claims it to be--the best in
the world.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
THE WIDOW LOST.

Her Husband Drank Poison by Mistake,
but HiH Accident Policy Ia invalid
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Nov. 24-An i'm
portant decision affecting accident in.
surance was made in the federal court
yesterday by Judge Parker in the suit
OF Serano B. McGlother, of Kansas
City Kan, against the Provident
Mutual Accident Insurance company.
The plaintiff is the widow of DR..
j. B. McGlother, OF Argentine,
who carried u policy for $1,000 In
the defendant company March Q. 1898,
he was treating patient in Kansas
City, Kan, and prescribed a remedy
for her that he supposed was citrate
OF magnesia. She tried to take 1t
but was sickened and refused to swal.
low 1t. When he was called he de.
clared 1t was all right and drank
half u tumblerful of the mixture.
He died In 20 minutes. He had
made mistake in selecting the walls
from his case and had used cyanide
Of potassium, deadly poison The
widow claims the mistake was an &C.
cident within the term used In the
policy and when the company refused
payment brought suit to enforce the
collection. The company claimed IT
was not liable and filed an elaborate
brief. The company was given ver-
dict.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
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 Wooden
Mills Co. of So Fulton street, Chicago,
are furnishing $4,000 to $4,000 a
month employment at home to every
man over IS years of age in good
standing who applies to them. If
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 letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
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. II is the Burlington Routes
cell" leaving Kansas City and other
Missouri river cities daily for Chica-
go. 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 Haviland china, new linen
and tableware, serving meals a 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. G. Bramhall, T. P. A., st.
Joseph, Mo-; L. W. Wakeley, G. P
A., st. Louis, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
A PIANO TRUST.
Alfred Dodge Trying to Combine the Prin.
cipAl Makers for Mutual luteroate,

Alfred Dodge Trying to Combine tho Prln-
cipal Makers for Mutual Interests.
New YORK, Nov s4.-The World
says Several attempts have been
made during the past six years to
bring the piano industry into line
with the numerous other great indus.
tries that have united. Alfred Dodge
was the prime mover in former plans.
He has spent years working up the
deals Of his great project. A dozen lead.
ing firms 1t is hoped will become part
OF the organization. Great savings are
expected. On the output of 100000
pianos IA good years product tie saw
ing in advertising alone would amount
to from 81, OOO,O TO IS, 900, OOO A still
greater saving is expected fsom the
concentration in a few factories In the
great cities Of the work now done in
hundred factories scattered all over
the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
POPULlSTS IN CONF ERENCE.
Middle-Of-the- Readers Meee 1t IT. Louis,
With 20 States Represented,

Middle-of-the- Readers Meee 1t vt. Louis,
With 20 States Represented.
ST. LOUIS Nov. S4.-The national or
ganization committee of the populist
party, representing the middle-of-the.
readers who opposed fusion with the
democrats at the last presidential cleo
ton, met here to-day with 20 states
represented. Among those present
are Gen. Jacob s. Coxey, Ohio;
Chairman Parks, Texas; Secretary
Morgan, Arkansas; Wharton Barker,
Philadelphia, editor Of the American;
Abe Steinberger, Kansas; H. M. Wat
singer, Indiana, and A. L. Harbinson,
editor Of New Era, Vincennes Ind.
Chairman Parks said that the purpose
of the meeting was to determine their
future course. "We are opposed to
fusion with anybody or anything," he
continued, land we want a straight
fight If we can get it,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
The Commercial Tribune

Encyclopaedia Almanac and Year
Book for 1898 free to every weekly
subscriber. We desire to call special
attention to the advertisement OF the
Commercial Gazette on another page
Of this paper. An Encyclopaedia
Almanac and Year Book free with
each yearly subscriber is certainly a
great stroke Of enterprise on the part
Of this popular paper.
Nothing like it has ever been offered.
The Weekly Commercial Gazette has
been recently enlarged from eight to
ten pages, and the price remains the
same as heretofore-only 80 cents per
year. Now is the time to subscribe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
EDITORS IN SESSION,
Republican AsaOcia tiOn for SecNnd Kansas
Organized ut Lawrence

Republican Asa0ciat i0n for second Knnsa,
Organized At Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kan, Nov. 24.-The re.
publican editors of the Second con,
gressional district met here yesterday
and formed q permanent association,
nearly the entire fraternity being
present to enjoy the hospitality fur.
nished BY the citizens of Lawrence.
The meeting was called 10 order by E
F. Caldwell, Of the Journal. Welcom.
ing addresses were made by Maj
Gould and Col. 0. E. Learnard, Of the
Journal. George W. Martin, of the
Kansas City Gazette, responded in
behalf of the visitors. A permanent
organization was completed by the
election of G, S. Finch, Lawrence Jour.
nal, president; c. c. Clevenger, Osa-
watomie Graphic, vice president, and
W. A. Mitchell, Olathe Mirror. secre-
tary. 1t was decided to hold the first
meeting at 0sawatomie in May Of
next year, on the day on which
the first republican convention was
held In Kansas and in that now his.
toric city. Addresses were made by
{. +. Scott, Of the lola Register; II. J.
Allen, Ottawa Herald; W. A. Mitchell,
Olathe Mirror; j. Frank Smith, Pleas.
anton Observer; F. G. Raney, Fort
Scott Monitor; Charles Lobdell, Kan.
sas City Tribune, and W. c. Markham,
Baldwin Ledger. The editors were
entertained at the opera house in the
evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
A MISSOURlAN HONORED.

Prof. Prltchett. Recently Chosen M Chief
Of the Coast survey, Banqueted at 1t,
Louis.
ST.. LOUIS, Nov 24-Prof. Henry s.
Pritchett, who will soon leave for
Washington to assume the position of
chief of the coast and geodetic survey,
was honored by the alumni of Wash
ington university, Of whose faculty he
was a member, with a dinner at the
Mercantile club Hon. d. R. Francis,
ex-seeretary Of the interior. in a short
speech said that all Missourians
should feel proud Of the fact
that a man born and bred
in Missouri had been called BY the
president Of the United States to take
charge of the coast and geodetic sur
vey, especially at a time when this
department would locate the most i'm
portant coast defenses that this coun-
try is yet to build.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Es([l6[5
That Eastern Trip.

Going east, take the Santa Fe route
as far as Chicago. Most direct line
from the southwest generally and 80
miles the shortest between Missouri
river and Chicago which insures
quick time and sure connections.
Track Is straight and rock-ballasted
with very few crossings at grade.
Vestibuled limited expresses with
latest pattern Pullman and free chair
cars. Meals in dining cars served o
la carte. Inquire of nearest agent or
address w. j. Black, &. P. A., A. I.
a. s. +. Ry., Topeka, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
The California Limited.

The California Limited now runs
twice a week between Chicago and
Los Angeles, via Santa Fe Route
The third annual season for this mag
ni6cent train. Equipment Of superb
vestibuled Pullman palace sleepers'
buffet smoking car and through din.
ing car managed by Mr.. Fred Harvey.
Most luxurious service via any line
and the fastest time. This train
leaves Kansas City Thursdays and
Sundays. Another express train, car
rying palace and tourist sleepers,
leaves daily for California. Inquire
Of W. K. Robertson, Agent Santa Fe
Route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

KANSAS Cry, Kan, Nov. 24-The
criminal case against Charles Il. Riley
for shooting William N. Allen, a trav-
cling man for the Kelley institute,
Sunday, October a. was dismissed to-
day in Judge Pfosts court, Allen had
about recovered from the wound. Riley
is travelling salesman for the Schmel.
ger Arms company. The shooting OF
Allen has never been satisfactorily ex.
planned. 1t is known that Riley's wife
was in some way the main cause Of IT.
There are also letters in the case from
Allen to Mrs. Riley, who lived at Bur.
lington, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Chicago,
Rock Island &
Pacific
Station

Passengers arriving In Chicago can, by the
new Union Elevated Loop reach any part of
the city; or, for five cont fare, can be taken
immedately'to any Of the large stores In the
down town district
All Elevated Trains will stop at the Rock
Island Station. Train every minute.
These facilities can only be offered by the
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE"
II you will send Scent stamp for postage
we will mail you At once new blrd's-eye
Wow Of Chicago, just issued in five colors,
which shows you Just what you want to know
about Chicago and the new Loop and Elevate
cd System, This map you should have,
whether you now live in Chicago and you or
your friends contemplate makinga trip.
Address
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,
Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. A-A proceed.
ing In the supreme court to dissolve,
by means Of injunction, the Wholesale
Grocers' association OF Kansas on the
ground that 1t is run in violation Of
the Kansas law against trusts and
combinations, is almost sure to be
brought within the next two weeks,
and will be the next big fight begun
by Attorney General Bowie.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
There Is a Glass Of People

Who are injured by the use Of cof-
fee. Recently there has been placed
in all the grocery stores new prepa-
~ation called GRAIN-O, made Of pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives it
without distress, and but few can tell
it from coffee. 1t does not cost over
| as much. Children may drink it
with great benefit. 10 and % cents
per package. Tryit. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
A Household Necessity.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the age, pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, act gently and positively on
kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing
the entire system, dispel colds, cure
headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try
box Of G. c. c. to-day; 10, rs, 50
cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure
~ all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Gold at Randsburg

is not only fact, but it is also the ii.
tie Of a sketch Of CALIFORNIA; latest
mining camp, that contains facts and
conclusions based on investigations
Of eminent journalists and mining
experts. For rates and free copy Of
book, address W. J. Black, G. P. A.,
Santa Fe route, Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
New Judge for Luet0ert.

CHICAGO, Nov. 24.-Judge Gary, who
presided at the trial Of the Haymarket
anarchists, will occupy the bench at
the second trial Of August L. Luetgert,
the alleged wife murderer, provided
the venerable jurist does not think the
strain OF long contest too severe for
his advanced years,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Groom Failed TO Appear.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Nov "a George r.
Smith and Mary G. Sullivan, promi.
nent young society people, were to
have been married at st. Ambrose
Catholic church yesterday. The guests
were all present and the officiating
clergyman was dressed in his clerical
robes, but when the wedding party
was ready to move the groom was
missing and his whereabouts are IN.
known
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

Are those that know what Billiards.
Snow Liniment will do. No soreness
from stretched sinews or strained
muscles. Quick recovery when mis-
hap befalls. No liniment penetrates
like this one. 1t has all the virtues
Of other liniments and peculiar merits
OF its own. Cures where others only
relieve. Banishes rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia; relieves strains, cuts, burns
and frost bites. Pain and infamma-
ton simply can't stay where it is APP
piled. Your money awaits you il 1t
fails to satisfy. Price 80 cents. Sold
by G. E. Northcrait & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

WASHINGTON, Nov A.-First Assist.
ant Postmaster General Heath has pre-
pared a report on the employment OF
women In the government service. He
states that there are II, O22 post offices
in the country and there are 1870
women postmasters, and perhaps so, 900
women to whom the oath of office has
been administered to qualify them TO
assist in conducting the business of
the post office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

LONDON, Nov. 24-The countess Of
Lathom, while returning from shoot
Ing party, was thrown out Of trap
and killed near Wigan, Lancashire.
The countess wss formerly Lady Alice
villiera
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
HENRY S. BOUTELL CHOSEN.

special Congressional Election In Illinois
Results In "A Republican Victory.
CHICAGO, Nov 24.-At the special
election held yesterday in the Sixth
congressional district for a successor
to Edward D. Cooke, deceased, Henry
y Boutell. the republican candidate,
was elected over Vincent c. Perkins,
lsdemocratic competitor, by $40 votes,
the total vote being. Boutell, lO,2O4,
Perkins, 1894; Landgren (pop.), re.
ceived 9gS and David pro.), 1903 votes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

CARuTHERsvILLE, NO., Nov. "a
James Scott, ten miles from here, was
accosted by two tramps, who seized
him and bound him and then, despite
his entreaties, horribly mutilated him.
After ransacking his pockets they es-
capped. Scott Is in serious condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
NO INDEFINITE ADDRESSES,
Assistant Postmaster General Merritt
Makes an Important Ruling.


Makes an Important Ruling.
WASHINGTON, Nov, "a. - Assistant
Postmaster General Merritt has issued
an order stating that it is not permits.
sible to write upon third or fourth
class mail matter or its wrapper, or to
print or write upon second-class mat.
ter or its wrapper directions relative
to delivery Consequently directions
to deliver to some indefinite address,
as to druggist" or physician" If
the matter be unbelievable to that
addressee, must in all cases be disre.
garded by postnasters Postmasters
have been instructed that after March
|, 1898, matter so addressed will be
held to be unavailable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

The city council Of Chicago passed
an ordinance which attaches a fine OF
not less than IS nor more than 500 To
q bicyclist who runs into any person
and scorches away without leaving his
name.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
A Cure for Muscular Rheumatism.

Mrs. R. L. Lamson, Of Paramount,
Illinois. says: my sister used
Chamberlain,s Pain Balm for muscu-
lar rheumatism and 1t effected . COM
plete cure. keep it in the house at
all times and have always found II
beneficial for aches and pains. 1t 10
the quickest cure for rheumatism,
muscular pains and lameness I have
ever seen." For sale by all drug
gists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

CHICAGO. Dec. 24.-Royal Standard,
the grand champion coach stallion Of
the Chicago horse show, has been de-
clared ringer" and his owners, Ora.
ham Brothers, Of Claremont, Ont, have
been ordered to return the trophies OF
the victories as awarded by the judges.
1t has been found that the stallion is
an imported hali-breed, not registered
In America and never can be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

GREAT BEND. Kan, Nov. "a Eastern
capitalists are interested in the scheme
for transforming the Cheyenne bot.
toms into an immense lake and now in
addition to the Koen ditch connecting
the Arkansas river and the bottoms
the waters Of the Smoky river are to
be used.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
Missouri Fish Dam Law Unhe,d.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Nov. 24-The
supreme court to-day decided case In
which 1t held that the fish dam law re.
curing chutes to be placed in the dam
for the passage Of the fish was consti.
tutionaL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

CLINTON, Ia, Nov 24-While the
parents we're absent to-day, Agnes,
the five-year-old daughter of +. Sears.
trow, Of Lyons, got hold Of some
matches and her clothing caught fire.
She was burned to death and an in.
FAINT in the cradle was also severely
burned before help arrived.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

WARRESsBURd, Mo, Nov. "a Early
yesterday morning fire broke out at
Lection. south Of here, which DESTROYED
eight business houses, seven totally.
The loss will exceed $4,000, wi tn
small insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
BRITISH BIMETALLIsTs,
PLAYERS BADLY INJURED.
Baldwin University Football Team In
Badly DemOrallyed Condition.

II
Badly Demoralized Condition.
CLEVELAND, O., Nov. "a. Baldwin
university has a football sensation.
The Il went to Tiffin, played the Tiflin
team and arrived home with one of its
players seriously injured and the
others badly bruised and battered.
They left one member at Tihin also In
dangerous condition Capt. Reed has
conclusion of the brain and was still
unconscious. Full Back Young, coach
for Baldwin, is suffering from injuries
to the head and was still delirious at
last reports.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
FOR MISSOURI GOOD ROADS.



Some Important Resolutions.
ST. Louis, Nov A--At to-dav's ses-
sion of the Missouri good roads con.
vention a number of resolutions we're
adopted, among them the following:
Asking that the % counties In the state au-
thorized to levy tax OF 80 cents for county
purposes be asked to sot aside one-thrd for
road improvement; requesting the governor to
call an extra session Of the legislature
to consider the question Of cool roads;
recommending that the general assembly make
an increase in the apor9 1rhtion for the state
board OF charities: asking the submission Of
constitutional amendment permitting county
courts to increase the tax levy for road purposes
and recon nendine that The next general as
Ssmbly appoint Ii state road com mission
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

ALvA, Ok, Nov. 24.-A. J. Chapman,
who was held in $4,000 bail for killing
Veron Wilkerson In Woodward county.
recently, has deposited the cash with
the clerk OF the district court and is
now at liberty until the next term Of
court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02
OA0ToRIA.
III no. n
'''s;;'' &MZzZx ~! ~
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nour.
ishing and takes the place Of coffee.
The more Grain-O you give the chill
dren the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is
made Of pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades Of coffee but costs scout / as
much. All grocers sell it. l5c and
25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-02

The Post-Dispatch wants an agent
in every city, town and hamlet where
it now has none. 1t is the biggest
and best paper printed in the West.
1t is the representative paper Of the
Mississippi valley. 1t offers special
inducements to agents If you are
looking for chance 70 make money
easy write the Post-Dispatch, St.
Louis, Mo.