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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Drs. Thornton & Minor-the famous
Pile Specialists Of Kansas City-have
a full column advertisement in this
paper containing testimonials from
prominent people they have cured.
Read the advertisement. 1t will in
terest you. The advertisement will
appear for six weeks with new testi-
monials each week.
The best hair tonic in town can be
found at Charles Hollis barber shop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
RATHER BE SENATOR.

RATHER BE HENATOK.
Senator Sewall has refused the ap-
pointment IS MAJOR general. He
cant hold both offices and would
rather be senator.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
A Sad Siuht at the Hospital.

The saddest sight at the hospital yester- day was a young soldier Private Frank lin, of Company M, by whose beds de the nurse sat the day through. This young man was brought from Jacksonville in a serious condition, and all the good nursing has not availed against the malady There is little if any hope of his recovery. The nurses had moved his cot near a window where a gentle breeze might refreshen the patient sufferer. He lay yesterday so white, and quiet, that 1t seemed the sum- mons might have come. He realizes that there is scarcely hope of his recovery. but has been so patient and has in nowise retarded recovery. Around him yesterday were comrades who answered with him at roll call at early morn in the camp at Mi ami. By his side they have marched to martial music. Together would they have shouldered arms and followed a gallant leader The end they say is almost here. Not a battlefield where comrades might have fallen. but here with comrades watch- ing by his side, he waits for the last sum- mons.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27

brothers "cits."
 Sergeant Cary Thonpson-Gone to New York to have his picture taken. Corporal Fred Bowron-Going to Long Branch to spend the money he made in the army.
 ] Sergeant Henry Dozier-Very busy col- Iecting notes (SO days)
 Sergeant Frank King-Dodging work. Captain W. J. Parkes-Trimming his whiskers. -, Co. the little girls. ,.,, Corporal Tom Bowron-Playing tag with the same crowd. -.,..4,.,4. 4o Miami. ,,., l., h,s Corporal NeWInah diieS
 Major Tom o. smith-Telling how the First battalion can whip the Worlo. o Lieutenant Mudd Martin-Irylng lo ie- member when he left home. Lieutenant Henry Dean-Trying to locate at St. Augustine. Love fever. .,... Private Frank Evans-Not worrying "Ftaher Is working. ,,, 4 70 George Browne-hakihs Si's soldiers. 1,,oori,e, ont railroads. o,.s +o "Dick' BroWn-Worklhs - wants Wagoner Billy Misunderstanding hands with mules. ,
 Captain Lacy-Getting bids from baroers on hair cuts.
 Ex~Clerk Kid" Sommers-Changing clothes. ,,, Frank Fletcher-Still doing "clear-icaP' work.
 "Windy" Moses-Sellng snuff.
 "Iegs'' Yancey-Figuring on starting a bank in Havana
 pr. Lewis Morris-Still dishing out ten by ten.
 Stewards Gass and Hogan-Assisting in the above.
 Dr. Hardee Johnston-Advocating re- turn to Camp Coppinger
 John Kimball-Still riding the sick.
 Out-of-Town-S n-Soldiers-Saying, "this town Is very Miami"
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
SOLDIERS ARE NOW FAMILIAR SIGHTS Continue to Draw Respectable
 Crowds on Street Corners. BLOOD CURDLING STORIES
Good Subjects for the Dime Novel Wri. ters-How Some of the Birming- ham Contingent Are Whil-
 ing Away the Days.

The officers and men of the First Ala bama who live in Birmingham have long since become familiar sights on the streets of the city, although they still continue to draw a very respectable-sized crowd when telling their narratives, many of them blood-curdling, of the vicissitudes of army life. The dime novel writer could get many plots that would show him how little he knew of his business, if he would only talk to some of the most gifted narrators of Birmingham's young heroes.
 Many of the boys have already returned to their old jobs which they had "befo de wah," others have obtained new positions, another part of them are travelling for their health, and the remainder are waiting for the regiment to be finally mustered out be- fore they quit "restng." Birmingham is proud of her young vetci1els. however, and it is said that all that will be required or a young man this fall to get good Job, is to produce credentials that he served with the First.
 One citizen who lives in the vicinity of the Southside Baptist church has suggested that the boys might keep in training by doing a little "clerical' work on the weeds which border the sidewalks in that portion of the city. These citizens have appealed
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Heroine of !vanhoe,
I the Chicago Times-Herald.

From the Chicago TimeS-Herald.
 Rebecca Gratz, founGar of the Foster Jewish Home in Philadelphia, whose DOT trait was unveiled in that institution the other day, was the original of Sir Walter Scotts famous heroine Rebecca in his novel of "Ivanhoe." It was Washington Irving who told Scott all abous Rebecca Gratz, of her many charms, personal and intel these conversations Sir Waiter built up his grand heroine in "Ivanhoe"-a heroine who has been known and admired by millions who never heard of the orig nal. Miss Gratz was loved by a youth belonging to uur of the best families in the Quaker City, sacrificed herself to her religion and refused to marry him. Matilda Hoffman, the love of 1rving's life, was Miss Gratz's dearest friend.
 The beautiful Jewess was the daughter of Michael Gratz, an Austrian, who settled in Philadelphia in 1750. and engaged in the Indian trade. After the revolution he ac- quired large landed interests in many parts of the country. Among these was the Mammoth Cave, in Kentucky. His daugh- ter born in 17S1, and lived to be SS tention. One of her aunts married pr. Nicholas Schuyler. and was never forgiven by her family. Miss Gratz was very char itable, and founded many inst tutions, among them the Foster Home. She was beautiful and highly cultured in every way. The recently unveiled portrait was painted by Thomas Sully and copied by Miss Will hemine Loos.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Final Rehearsals For
 The Terpsichorean Carnival

The sale of seats for the Terpschorean carnival opens this morning at the theater box office, and there is every reason to be- lieve that a large crowd will be waiting to purchase tickets.
 The final rehearsals will be held tonight and tomorrow at the theater and all of the participants are requested to be pres ent at these stage rehearsals, they are absolutely necessary to accustom them to the surroundings.
 Sveral new features have been added to the programme among them being a violin solo by Miss Mary Graham, who Is con- nected here with Professor Charles Wash burns conservatory. She has just retu-n- ed from Europe, where she studied under the best masters, and is a finished soloist.
 The carnival here, according to Profes- sor Agostoni, will be the most beautiful en- tertainment that he has ever presented, and will eclipse the Kirmess, which made such big hit here several years ago.
 A large number of people from Anniston are coming to one of the performances, and the street railway companies have put on a round trip fare to Bessemer. Cars from all directions will wait until af- ter the performance.
 All of the participants are busy at work on their costumes, and they will be p!ct- uresque and elaborate. There will be a full rehearsal at the theater tonight, with the orchestra and all the participants are urged to be present
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Miss Hay a P0etess.

Tt Is a grat disappointment here to his many friends that MT. Hay is to go back to America," says the London World. "Of course, nothing can be better than being made secretary of state. for it Is the high est appointment after that of the president; but we are so sorry that he is going. He has made so many friends here, and he is a most delightfully."- agreeable man. l do not think any ambassador has had the same success, not even MT. Phelps; and Mrs Hay has made herself very popular by her unvarying kindness and civility to every one. We are all devoted to Miss Hay, and she will leave many broken hearts behind her; she is quite the best represent ative of a delightful American girl-quick, sympathetic, exceedingly brilliant in con yersation, and, though few people know it, she Is a poetess of no mean order. A volume of her sonnets is ust about to be published and they will surprise a good many people by their tender poetical feel ing and power of expression
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
MAY GATHER THEM IN.
Dewey Contemplating Taking Posses
 sion of Entire Insurgent Fleet.

Manila, September 26.-When the United States auxiliary cruiser McCuloch cap- tured the insurgent steamer Abbey form- erly the Pasig sixty mics south of Ma nia, the Abbey, it is believed having land- ed 7,CO0 rifles, an insurgent gunboat fol- lowed the American vessel into Cavite and now the Americans contemplate taking possession of the entire insurgent fleet, be- cause the vessels are flying an unrecog- niezd flag and are liable to seizure pir- ates by the war vessels of any nation.
 American cruisers have gone north, wh re the steamer Filipinos is landing troorS.
 Two steamers which have just arrivs d here brought many Spanish officials and refugees from the southeast of the i=land of Luzon. They report that the insufg $ ants are over running the country and destroy ing property and the hemp crops.
 Sanguinary conflicts, however, have talk en place at Cebu and lilo. There has be n outbreaks of smallpox in the California regiment here, but only six cases of a mid type have been reported.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
No fighting Occurred

London, September 26.-The Daily Tele- graphs Cairo correspondent, teegraphing Monday, says:
 General Kitchencr found the French at Fashoda He notified Major Marchand that he had express instructions that the terri tory was British and that the French must retire, and offered them passage to Cairo Major Marchand absolutely refused to re- tire unless ordered to do so by his govern- ment. No fighting occurred. Major Mar chand was given clearly to understand that the British insisted upon their claims. and the rest has been left to be! settled by di- plomacy between the respective govern ments.
 General Kitchener sent a long official dispatch to London, hoisted the union jack and the Egyptian ensign, and left as gar rison the Eleventh and Thirteenth Soudan- csc battalions and the Cameron Highland CTS to protect the British flag. Col Jack son commands the garrison"
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
In the Social Realm of
 Birmingham and Elsewhere

Captain John Trimbie of the Third Ala bama regiment is in Birmingham.
 Mrs. J. Fl. Woodward and Miss Bertha Woodward have returned from North Car olina.
 Mrs. Lucy W. Craddock of Tuscaloosa is the guest of Mrs. Anna o. Phelan
 Miss Ada Bowron will leave today for New York, where she will enter the Van Norman institute.
 MT. Lazwel Morton has returned from A visit to the southern part of the state.
 Miss Eugenia Self has returned from an extensive summer trip.
 Mrs. J. w. Hudson, of Selma who has been the guest of Mrs. R. L. Wetmore, has returned.
 Mrs. Arthur DeBardeleben and Miss FL len DeBardeleben of Montgomery returnSd
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
CHARS PEACE PROPOSAL.
Italy Signifies Her Willingness to Send
 Representative.

Rome, September 26.-The government has sent Russia a Automatically worded ac- ceptance of the zar's invitation to take part in an international peace conference.
 In it's acceptance the Italian government expresses sympathy with and admiration for the czars proposition, but says it fears differences will arise over the discussion of questions other than armament, which might accentuate in the heart of the pro- jected conference a conflict of opinion, the concensus of which would not leave us without anxiety"
 The government suggests that the cZar eliminate this possibility by formulating a definite programme limiting the discussions to the central idea
The age-herald., 1898-09-27

to the city in vain, and now they appeal to the army for help. That most of the men are in love and that they are making the most of their oppor- tunities. goes without saying. Young men who didn't go to the war are not in it these days. Most of them have donned citizens clothes, all of them of the style worn ''befo de wah," and all of them are living In expectation of the s40-about-whch each soldier will draw when the regiment is mus tered out amonth from now, for besides their regular pay, each will receive big clothing allowance and other incidentals As one of them expressed it yesterday: wen show you some real loafing when we get that money"
 But to come down from the impersonal to the personal, the following are some short accounts of the manner in which many of the Birmingham soldiers are spending their thirty days"
 How It Isl on.
 Captain H. B. Kennedy-Playing with the baby.
 Sergeant "Brdie'' Luckie-Trying to join a Manila expedition. Why?
 Corporal Emmet Benton-Fightng matri- mony.
 Sergeant Luman Handley-singing Baby Let Me Bring My Clothes Back Home" Clerk A. Syd Johnston-Trying to figure Captain Kennedy out of debt.
 Lieutenant Dick Going-Drinking Promo Seltzers.
 Lieutenant E. D. Johnston-Ditto.
 Lieutenant Leon Schwartz-Telling "Jean'' how it was.
 Corporal J. Garland Johns-Making up for lost time on Coco Colas.
 Modie Cunningham-Dodging creditors.
 Wallace Smith-Trying to fit himself with
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
What Borrowers and Investors Both Have to Say of the Alabama Home Build
 ing & Loan Association.

to Say of the Alabama Home Build
 ing & Loan Association.
 W. V. M. Robertson, General Manager: Your check for $2, ,026 16 received, being the 72-months accumulated withdrawal value of my stock in "The Alabama Home." My re-joining your association and taking $5,000 new stock is, think, the best endorsement that I can give your Snpany
 M A. MATT. w. " M. Robertson General Manager: Your check for $S26.2O received, being the balance due me on my stock after re-paying my loan. I consider The Alabama Home Building and Loan Association a financial institution of great usefulness to the com munity.. The investor is encouraged to save, feeling sure that his savings will be returned with a fair profit. The borrower is enabled to pay for a home, the increasing value of his savings helping him very much to get out of debt l endorse "The Ala bama Home" by rejoining the company.
 T. A. KLEBS, M. D. w. " M. Robertson. General Manager: a house for which I paid $10 month rent. borrowed from your association $50O I paid $1150 per month in dues, interest and premium for seventy-two months. The withdrawal value of my stock, with ac- cumulated profits, then repaid my loan and received. I find that the total net cost to me has been $366 per month. "The Ala bama Home" has been of great benefit and usefulness to me. The settlement gave me such satisfaction that I have rejoined the association. I would advise all parties member of "The Alabama Home"
 B. H. BRANTLEY.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
RIPANS TABULE ES

captured September p, after three hours hard fighting, when an Egyptian force num- bering 300, under command of Colonel Par sons, routed 5000 Dervishes, of whom 800 were killed. Three Egyptian officers were wounded and thirty-seven Egyptian sol diers killed and fifty-nine wounded.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
NOTICE.
Annual Stockholders Meeting Alabama
 Great Southern Railroad Go.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Bir- mingham, Ala, on Wednesday, October 5. 1898, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before thu meeting. JOSIAH F. HILL.
 Secretary. September 6, 1893.
 9-6-dly to 10-4
The age-herald., 1898-09-27

One year supply of run of mine steam coal delivered at North Birmingham pumping station. Bids received at city office until noon, October 1.
 Birmingham WaterWorks Co.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Dying Soldiers Reouest

Denver, Col, September 26.-Frank Picks, private of the Seventh United States infantry, has died at the home of his uncle in this city of typhoid fever contracted in
 the Santiago campaign. Before dying he said he had been ill-treated and neglected ever since he was taken i'll, and so intense was his feeling that he made a dying re- quest that he be not buried in his uniform.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Uncertainty Dispellcd

Boston, September 26.-The uncertainty which has existed regarding the Boston Shoe company's affairs and it's relations to the United States Rubber company, has been dispelled by the official announcement of President Converse, that terms have been arranged whereby the United States Rubber company acquires control of ma- jority of the capital stock of the Boston company.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
sh,fter to Go to san Fraac cisco

Sanfrancisco, September 26. -Advices from General Shafter to friends in this city state that he will soon return to re- sume his station here as commander of the department of California relieving General Merriam, who will probably be assigned to his former duties commander of the de- partment of Columbia.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
KITCHENER IN FASHODA.
England Will Insist on Her Claims in
 the Territory.

Cairo, September 26.-General Kitchener. commanding the Anglo-Egyptian expedi- rion, has returned to Omdurman, having established posts at Fashoda and on the Sabat rivE. The troops did no fighting except with Dervish steamer on the way south, which was captured.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Executive Board of Local
 Federation Meet This Morning

There will be an important meeting of the executive board of the Local Federation of Women's clubs this morning at 10 o'clock in the Commercial club rooms.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Couldn't Resist

From the Chicago Record
 "IIow did Katharine happen to fall in love with that morose Mir Montague?"
 ''She says she was first attracted to him because he treated her so hatefully." From the Detroit Free Press.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Meetinq of the Amaranth Club.

Amaranth club tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock al the residence of Miss Maebelle sloss. Business of importance will be trans acted and the members are urged to be present.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
PerIsoI,. 1t Is

From the Chicago News
 She--I wonder what makes a man nervous when he proposes to woman?
 He-The same thing. no doubt. thai makes woman nervous when he doesn't propose.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
How About This :?

London, September 26.-A special "a tho Globe from Hong Kong published sss.s af- ternoon says 1t is learned from a trust worthy Filipino source that Franc has promised to recognize the Filipino republic.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
WOMAN AND SOCIETY.

aY ANNIE KENpRTCK WALkER.

home yesterday afternoon after visit ot several weeks in this city. Miss DeBardel- eben will attend the Alabama Polytechnic School for Girls at Montevallo this fall.
  Miss Mamie Pearson has returned from Anniston.
  Miss Marion Hurst, of Thomas, Is the guest of Miss May Hooper. MT. John Starr, of Brookside, is in the city.
 MT. Walter Beasley left yesterday for New York.
 MT J. D. Curry is in New York for few days.
 MT. James Monroe has gone to Washing ton and Baltimore for a two weeks vsit. Mrs. w. H. Kettig and her son, Master William Kettig, returned yesterday from St. Clair.
 MT. Gaston Robbins, of Selma, who has been visiting friends, returned home yes terday.
 Mrs. W. H. McElvain has returned from New York and other eastern points.
  Miss Leila Mcdonald has returned from a visit to North Carolina.
  Miss Ethel Erwin went to Huntsville yts- terday, where for the next nine months she will teach in the public schools there.
  The Sigma Nu fraternity men in the city will hold a meeting in the, parlors of the Morris hotel next Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
 Miss Jennie Wadsworth of Montgomery, who has been visiting friends in the city, returned home yesterday. Mr. and Mrs c. D. Meglemery have re- turned from an extended trip to New York and other points in the east.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
Khalifa,s Army Defeated

suakim, September 2s.-The only organ ized remnant of the khaifa's army was de- feated, and its last stronghold, Gedarif
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and it is added that negotiations on the
 subject are proceeding at Manila, where there are three French warships.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27

Guard against colds grip, malaria and fe- vers by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla now.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27

Mir and Mrs. c. E. Meglemery have re- turned from an extended trip to New York and other points in the east.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27

Miss Jennie Wadsworth of Montgomery who has been visiting friends in the city returned home yesterday.
The age-herald., 1898-09-27
COAL WANTED.

9-6-dly to 1O-4
The age-herald., 1898-09-27

The Sigma Nu fraternity men in the cit, will hold a meeting in the, parlors of tht Morris hotel next Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-27

sneppsshly. we can't separate .
pair"
"of course" the girl said. Il should
have expected to pay h price Of q
pair for the single glove"
The smile came back again.
Il See That quite alters h case.
We shall be d~elighted-the right hand
glove. I think you said. miss"
mo. thanks" she said You told
me you could not separate them. You
told me that twice. Now. I don't want
to make you tell stories for the sake
of seven-and-six- I will go and buy
the gloves somewhere ELS. But 1t
does seem q funny thing that when
you advertise every kind Of requisite
morning"
She left the shop and got into . tram.
The only other passenger. a somewhat
old woman. Immediately got
out. A girl who laughed loudly and
unintermittently with no visible cause
could not possibly be sane--To-Day.