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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01
A PAINT MANS STORY.
He Had n Line of Lies That Was Good
Enough to String Most
Anybody.

This drummer travels for a paint house.
and as it was up to him he told the fol-
lowing:
II am organizing a new stock company,
and am going to pass up the travelling.
business and go to clipping coupons for a
living was in Mexico not long ago. /
think it was the trip before last, when /
ran across the most remarkable thing in
the paint line that l have ever seen. | was
riding through the most forlorn bit of
country that it has ever been my msfor-
tune to be cast into. | came to little
house. 1t was a very peculiar affair, and
noticed that although it was adorned with
a coat of red paint, the paint seemed to.
have been nailed on. Inside found little
man working with a mortar and pestle. l
asked him about the house and most par
ticularly about the paint. He then told me.
that he was an inventor; that ten years.
before he had invented what he called as
bestos paint--a paint that would not burn.
He built house and laid on a thick coat
OF his newly-found preparation. Shortly
afterward the interior of the house caught
hire and burned up entirely, leaving the.
paint standing. After he had cleared away
the debris, he spread a big canvas where
the shingled roof~had been and lived COM
fortably inside the four walls of paint for
three years. He then accumulated enough
money to build up the house inside the
paint again. He did so and nailed the paint
on to secure the interior of the house from
falling down. L have lived in it as YOU
see il ever since he said How would
you like TO buy some slices of stock in my
invention"
81 Immediately bargained for New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, North Dakota and Michi.
gan and am now organizing my company.
Can | sell you some shares of stock or
even some territory"
While the remainder of the company were
looking for their weapons, the paint man
made good his escape,-Detroit Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Norman Williams, Chicago million
airc, and the father of the wife Of Gen.
Merritt, died at his summer residence
Mt Little Bears Head, near Portsmouth,
y. H., aged 81 years.
Charles +. Littlefield (rcp.), of Rock
land, was elected a successor to the late
Nelson Dingley in the Second congress
sional district of Maine.
Commodore Oscar c. Badger. L. S. N,
retired, died at Concord, Mass, aged 20
years.
Lorenzo Danford. serving his sixth
term as congressman from the Six
teenth Ohio district, died suddenly at
his country home near St. Clairsville,
o., aged 20 years.
&. G. Foster, former federal judge for
the district of Kansas, died in Topeka,
aged CO years.
The democrat, free silver republican
and populist parties in Nebraska will
hold their state conventions in Omaha
August %.
Chairman c. S. Wilson, of the state
central committee of the silver repub-
lican party of Iowa, says the party will
give up its organization in the state.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01
FOREIGN.

Filipinos and Americans again met
in desperate battle, the insurgents be-
ing the aggressors. One battalion of
the United States troops was attacked
in the rear, but bravely stood its
ground, although short Of ammunition,
until reenforcements, with Gen. Whea-
ton at the head, came 10 the rescue. A
fierce fight followed and continued into
the evening, the native warriors being
forced back by the well-directed fire Of
the Americans. The Americans lost 30
In dead and wounded, but the insurgent
casualties were many times greater.
Christian Christoffersen, the largest
paper manufacturers in Norway, failed
at Christiania for $2.GS0,00O.
The report that Rev. ii. S. Phillips,
Mrs. Phillips and Miss Sears, mission
aries, with three native converts, were
killed by natives at KEN Yang, China,
were untrue.
A dispatch from Manila says that Pc
req das Marinas, a town surrounded by
swamps, was occupied by the forces un-
der Gen. Wheaton after some severe
fighting. The American army will push
on toward Buena Vista, where, II is be-
lieved, the insurgents principal powder
mill Is located.
Baron Du Maronais, Frenchmnn
who went to the insurgent camp 10
intervene in behalf the Spanish pris-
oners in the hands of the Filpinos, was
murdered.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01
% Mrs. 2inAAam,
Lynn, Wass.
LETTER TO MRS. PIsKHAM NO. 4r,ao7l

DEAR FRIEND-A year ago / was a
great sufferer from female weakness.
My head ached all the time and would
get so dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was so
nervous and restless that l did not
know what to do with myself.
My food did me no good and had a
bad case of whites. / wrote to you and
after taking Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as directed, l can
truly say that feel like new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful l am
to you.
II have recommended it to all my
friends and have given it to my
daughter who is now getting along
splendidly. May you live many years
to help our suffering sisters "-MRs. C.
CARPENTER, 253 GRAND ST., BROOKLYN,
N. Y.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01
ODD MENTION.

Over three-fifths of the mail of Des
Moines. Ia, was collected last year from
the boxes on street cars.
In Berlin the pawnshopi is royal and
philanthropic institution. Any profit
that is made is spent onrtrurfry-
Painted coffee beans are among the
latest curiosities CT the adulterated food
market. Inferior beans are colored
with burnt umber and made to look like
the finest Mocha. They are described
as sidney brown outside, yellow inside
and tasteless."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01

In Tasmania the trade i'm axes ard
saws has been almost entirely monop-
olized by Americans. 1t is now the in
tention to carry on international COM
petitions between teams of nxmen and
sawyers, using British and American
tools! with the object of proving which
country manufactures the best imple-
ments
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01

The Bank of England holds the rec
ord for big checks. This institution is
sued one for $55, 0O0,0C0 and another for
s622,5OO,0oo. These valuable pieces of
paper were drawn in connection with
the last Chinese loan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01

Over eighty thousand
such letters as this were re-
ceived by Mrs. Pinkham
during 1897. Surely this is
strong proof of her ability
to help suffering women.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01
Memorial Services Held.
Roosevelt Departs.

The rough riders attended sacred
concert Sunday night given by locs !
talent. The reunion will conclude to-
night with reception and ball at the
Montezuma hotel, Hot Springs. Gov.
Roosevelt and party left at one o'clock
Sunday on his return to New York. One
of the features of the reunion was the
presentation to Lieut.. Brodie, presi-
dent of the Rough Riders association,
OF a handsome saber.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-01
ExtrnditIon Denied.

Detroit, Mich, June 26.-At IL o'clock
Saturday night. after long conference
with the encouragement, Gov. Pingree
announced that he would deny the ap-
plication for acquisitions for Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Duhme, charged with kid
naping their nephew, Moses Fowler
Chase
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
A. o. U. W. GRAND LODGE.
Among the Questions to BE Brought be-
fore the Session Mt indianapolis VIII
BE the Reserve Fund.

indianapolis, Ind, June 1.-THE SUI
preme lodge Ancient Order of United
Workmen was called to order in the
hall Of the house of representatives in
the capitol this morning. Supreme Re-
corder M. w. Sackett, of Meadville,
Pa, said the meeting would be the
most important in many respects
ever held by the supreme lodge.
One of the most important things
to be considered is the question OF
a surplus fund, which will be brought
before the lodge by committee APP
pointed at the meeting year ago, to
consider that subject According to
the statement Of the supreme recorder
the classified plan Of assessment, which
went into effect some time ago, Is meet
ing with general satisfaction, 20 OF
the SO jurisdictions having adopted 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
VICTORY AT LAST.
Flllpinos Driven Back by Regulars
Under Lawton.

MANILA, June l4.-S;l5 p. m. Be
fore dark last night the Fourteenth
infantry swan the Zapote river,
charged and carried the trenches, a
heavy fusillade Of artillery preparing
the way and covering the crossing.
The insurgents broke for the woods
before the Fourteenth reached them,
Almost at the same time the Ninth
and the Twelfth crossed bar Of the
sea and came up on their left flank at
point where a body OF marines with
Maxim guns landed under protection
of the ships batteries and fired upon
the enemy's left rear with a demoral-
izing effect. The 2lst crossed the
river by bridge as soon as it could
be mended.
Sixty-hve dead Filipinos were
found in the trenches, most of them
shot through the head.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
J. B. CASE 4 co.
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Mrs. r. Guffin will entertain a
party of lady friends at tea Friday
afternoon at 4:SO.
Harry Lifts has struck a better
thing than zinc mine. This
morning he gathered two pounds OF
mushrooms off Of his lawn. They
were pronounced by experts to be of
the finest quality.
-Hiawatha World: More atten.
ton should be paid to that old fash.
Toned saying: "He who brings will
carry" II a man brings bad stories
about others to you, he will carry bad
stories about you to others. This is
SO true it is wonder that people are
not more cautious in their talk when
with gossips. Don't let anyone carry
anything from YOU.
Denver Post: W. McMaster
gave Mckinley, his green trotter,
tryout and was entirely satisfied with
his work. McMaster himself drove
him and he turned the mile in 2:l9l.
He was not pushed and no effort was
made by his driver to work out fast
mile. He held his feet well and dem
onstrated that he has good stuff in
his makeup.
Watts Abilene friends will be glad
to know that his horse Mckinley
gives great promise Of making him o
great trotter. He always did love
good horse and took pains always to
have a good one. Mckinley is de-
scendant of Andy Pogue Of STAN.
baugh fame.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
ABOUT PEOPLE.
G. F..Worley is up from Topeka.

G. F..Worley is up from Topeka.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Vickers were in
from Manchester.
H. P. Applebaugh and bride Of Sol
ONION are visiting here.
Rev. E. M. Halbert and daughter
we're in from Bonaccord.
G. G. Martin, Of Hope, is in town,
returning from Kansas City.
Miss Rosa Rohrer, Of Newbern, left
for a visit to St. Joseph, Mo.
J. G. Armitage left for Guatemala
after visit Of two months here.
Frank Smith, Of Woodbine, was in
town this morning, on his way home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pitts, of Ma
varre, spent Sunday with P. j. Stod-
dard.
J. S. Hollinger, who is just back
from California, was up from Rhine
hart.
Aug. Volkman was up from Wood
bine and visited the REFLECTOR's new
home. He is one Of the county's old.
est residents and has prospered.
DR.. M. H. Hewett is up from En-.
poria. His daughter Edith is with
him and will visit friends for a few
days. 'r
Frank Hoffman, one Of Elmo's
leading farmers, was inspecting the
REFLECTOR's new home. He says
south Dickinson is getting too much
wetness.
Trustees Wood Of Herington,
Lederer of Banner, Peterson of Cen
ter and Curphey of Wheatland were
attending the meeting of the board of
equalization today
Prof. c. H. Bagley is home from a
trip through Western Kansas. He
thinks the wheat crop is underesti-
mated and says there will be a great
deal OF wheat out west.
J. B. Ehrsam was up from Enter
prise taking measurements for the
iron and steel work for the Pattison
buildings. The block is to have a
two story steel frame awning on the
east and steel stairway on the
south, all Of which will be made by
Mr.. Ehrsam at Enterprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Giving Great Satisfaction.

Iowa PARK, Texas, June 4, 1899.
The Harvester King Co., Harvey, Ill.,:
GENrLEMEN:-After thirty five years
of experience in the harvest field and
six years of expert work on the Pa
cific Coast, and now owning the Cal
ifornia Ranch in Wichita county,
Texas, | will say | have bought and
am running six Harvester King Bind
ers put up and started by Mr.. E. G.
Dodge.
After cutting one thousand acres
can say the Harvester King Binder is
the best binder on earth today. l
have set for hours and watched the
Kings coming up the line to see il
they would bind every bundle; this l
had never seen until the King came
into the field. The King is made so
1t will bind them all!
| am proud to know my judgment
has led me to buy the King Binder,
and the inventor Of this machine de-
serves as much praiselas Edison, the
great inventor. Every one wishing
to buy any harvest machinery will do
well to buy the King.
Wishing all concerned a prosperous
year, am yours,
A. II. JOHNSON.
HAIorn Draa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Since Dewey sailed into Manila.

Washington, June i4.-Since Dewey's
squadron steamed into Manila by the
last night Of April year ago 80 army
expeditions have crossed the Pacific
and four have gone by way of Suez to
hold the new possessions. These ex-
petitions have carried l,279 officers and
S7,as7 men. Nearly 500 additional Of
ficers and nearly 1000 men who did not
accompany the regular expeditions
have gone out to Manila. OF the total
force up to to-day scarcely 1000 have
returned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Too Much whisky and Trouble.

Moberly, Mo-, June l4.--H. B. North,
one Of a band-of alleged Quaker doc
tors who have been travelling over the
country, made bungling attempt to
take his own life here. He stabbed
himself in the region Of the heart with
a penknife, and then securing a ham
mer made vigorous effort to batter
his brains out. He succeeded in frac-
turing his skull and is in critical
condition. Whisky and domestic infe-
licity make the excuse offered for his
rashness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Kippenberger- Whitehair.

BANNER CITY, June l4.-Mr. Frank
Whitehair and Miss Kate Kippenber
were united in marriage at St. Col.
umba's church yesterday morning by
Rev. Father 0'ReilIy Of Abilene.
They have the best wishes Of their
many friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
SH0CKBY ( LADDBS.

done us severe injury for we only hat
a few men across but a few shots
caused them to lie down. am glad
| was in that fight for | think it the
beginning Of the end Of the war.
DR.. Morrison's brother was not ser.
iously wounded but there was Nor.
rison in Co. M, Salina, killed in our
fight after crossing the last river.
JAS. WEIGH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter,
Il A Sandborn TO II Howe Its 2 3 blk G
Sheeran's add Chapman, s225.
W S Morgan to A Toll und /! int in
Its "a Blk 2 Herington, 81.
A Toll to G W Murray same, 1926.
Christian Mission Alliance to same 1t
70 Blk 10 Harrington, $75.
W l. & M A Guify to same same, $25.
B c Christopher to M + Boyd part Of
blk 8 Banner, 5000.
B + Lloyd to same Its 22 23, "a Blk l6
Banner, $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15

The following were elected at lodge
meeting last night by the Degree o
Honor:
Lena Suffer, G of H; Mary lands
L OF H; Mrs j Herman, c Of G; Lille
Jackson, recorder; Mrs Rose Rice
iinancier; Mrs Flora Herr, receiver
Mrs Harding, usher; Mrs A W Liv
ingston, | W; Drs Steelsmth & Conk
lin, medical examiners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
HIS LlFE-wORK ENDED.

After sixteen days of sinking from
an attack of paralysis, coming after a
year OF increasing feebleness, Zorah
Densmore died at 9 O'Clock Tuesday
morning, June "A, 1899, aged nearly
eighty-seven years. He was one OF
the Oldest men in the county and
stoutly had he borne his years. He
was born in Ontario county, New
York, June 20, 1912. His father was
a soldier in the United States army
and when the son was but three
10 'nths old, was killed in battle in
the War of 1912. In his young mar
ried life he went to Michigan and near
Hillsdale chopped out" a farm in the
woods. The trip was made in a
wagon and the pioneering was Of the
severest kind. When the wife OF his
youth had passe away he went back
to the old home and there he lived, a
farmer, merchant and respected citi.
zen, until sixteen years ago when he
came to abilene to reside with his
only surviving child, Mrs. Henry
Harger.
Mr.. Densmore's life was gentle; in
to it entered neither harsh words nor
unkind deeds. He treated all men
with that courtesy that the world has
come to note as belonging to "a gen.
tleman Of the old school," He was a
Democrat of the stalwart Jacksonian
race and from the day when he cast
his first vote for Old Hickory he never
wavered in his political faith. He
had firm conviction that the old
days were The best. days and the old
ways were the best ways and during
the long hours when his feet fingered
beside the river Of death his talk was
of,the lakes and the woods and the
friends of his youth. When he slept
at last, it was as if he had entered
the Land Of his Souls Delight and
had met in glorious reunion with all
that had fingered brightest in his
memory.
Many places Of hopor and trust be
filled and his years, free from Ill. |
health until the end, were busy and
helpful ones. When be entered upon
the Long Journey it was as a child
falling asleep in the Fathers arms,
content that life had been well lived, |
that life work had been well done,
that eternal rest had been well won.
~ y
His only near relatives are his
daughter. Mrs. Henry Harger, and
his grandson, c. M. Harger, both Of
this city, and two grandsons in Colo
RADIO. Funeral services from the
home Of G. M. Harger, Thursday at
10 a. NJ, Rev. W. A. Crawford oflici.
ated; interment in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15

Wanted, good girl competent to
do homework to whom good wages
will be paid. Enquire Of Clarence
Taylor, Pearl, kas. 3-t&c-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15

For Sale-A fine home and a good
business for sale. Inquire Of j. H.
Koch, windmill and pump dealer,
Hope, Kansas. Sl-2mo*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Choice Groceries for All

Can be found at Nusz's on south
side, Abilene. He makes a speciality Of
keeping only the incest and freshest
goods. Give him a call. 40.2c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
For Sale.

Two pure bred Shorthorn bulls, one
and three years old. Will be sold
cheap. Inquire Of Ball & Rogers,
Abilene, Kansas. 1-2t&2c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15

For sale, l20 acre farm, part bot.
tom land, good house and buildings,
7 miles southwest OF Abilene, one
mile west and a half mile north Of
Acme creamery. S. V. R. Dawson,
Acme, Kas. 40.4s*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Harvest and
1hreslers' Supplies.

We are headquarters for the above
line of goods for threshers, We are
the largest and most extensive dealers
in this line of goods in central Kansas.
We can sell you anything you need in
this line as low in price as it can be sold
by any dealer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Corn for Sale.

Shelled or in ear. Can save farm.
ers money. L. 5. Smeltz, Enter.
prise. 40.3c*
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Normal Notes.
Messrs. Shank and Wiley Keve Wis
tied the normal this morninp.

Messrs. Shank and Wiley Keve Wis
tied the normal this morning.
Some very interesting things come
up in the physiology class. The lat
est is as to whether or not in future
years the teeth and nails of the hu
man race will be things Of the past
Supt. Humbargar is urging the
teachers to make the most of theil
music lessons as in another year tC
pass ali examination in it will prob
ably be one Of the qualifications to Sc
cure certificate.
Following is the enrolment up tt
today:
Ada Kerr, Mae Harvey,
Rosa Garten, Hllda Clark,
Pearl Parker, Dottle Lee,
Mamie Hersh, Maggie Townsend,
Cecil Trott, NJ. ID. Settle,
Vesta Matchett, VIM. Campbell,
yermona Rudy, n, L. Eddy
Flora snider, Pearl Philips,
Beulah Stanley, Helen Stoves,
Flora Leatherman, Stella Herr
Clarence Pearson, Chas, Fenstermacher
Lillian Marsh, Letilia Handley,
Emma Rohrer, Amelia Miller,
Bessie 10y, Mae Woolverton,
Ella Russell, Arthur Boles,
Glen Morris, Lille Jackson,
Vim. Brown Elva Lower,
Florence Southworth, Elizabeth McRea
Emily Chamberlain, May Barcus,
Harriet AFFORD, Olivia Olson,
Nellie Lowry, Solomon Gary,
Laura Smith, Jessie Humble,
Nora Holland, Anna Rice,
Mary Kepner, ], B. Stauifer
Agnes Vanderbilt, Florence Stoves,
Addle Over, Grace Tolllver,'
Grace Woolverton, Edna WoUey,
Albert Young, Mary Edwards,
X. E. Fry, Calle Rugh,
Mrs X. G. Conner, Isabel Wlmsatt,
Harvey Kugler, D. Z. Conner
Mary Simpson, Laura Northup,
Minnie Gants Maude Moore,
Mary Fabran, Ruth Moore,
Eta Lemley, AIRY Holland,
Hattie Robinson, Rea Wilson,
Mamie Harris, Estella Hills,
Kate Taylor, Carrie Holland,
Nettle Taylor, Beatrice Warlng,
Mary Woolverton, Daisy Kidder,
Daisy Ballet Mary Ruse
Herbert Chronister, Gertrude Beagle,
David Goheen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
Local Markets.

Prices tor creamery butter at points NAM
ed for week ending today, Dickinson county
price " cents less than New York; IN cenN
less than Chcago.l
KANSAS CITY-Fancy separator l6c, dairy
fancy l3c.
CHIcAGo--Creamery 1874 @ Is, dairy 10 q
i5hc steady.
NEW YoRK-Western creamery 10 O ISM
steady,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15

Wanted, pigeons at Wells, Fargo
express office, Abilene. S4-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15

Go to Jolley & Tolbert's for the
finest millinery at the lowest prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15

For sale or trade, two good bicycles
0. c. Paxson, Industry, Kas. 40-2c'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
BETTING.

We sell the best Betting made, either leather, canvas
or rubber.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
OILS.

We sell the best in any quantity from one gallon to
one.half barrel, or one barrel or car load
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
HARVEST SUPPLIES

We have bought the best Irvine the market and can
sell it to customers low in price as some Of the in
erior Irvine sod See us for Canvas, Stats Sickles
Rves Oilers Tacks, wrenches, Punches Hammers, Sec
tons for any machine made, ETC., etc.
Come and see us before you buy,