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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
BloodY Work Of a MIs.ourlan.

West Plains, Mo-, Dec. 3O.-At Am
brose, Ozark county, William Barton
shot and killed two men named Cobb.
Sheriff Luna quickly organized posse
at Gainesville and started out to cap
ture the murderer. He was found near
the scene Of the tragedy, but before
being arrested he shot and killed Hen.
ry Winger member Of the posse, and
then surrendered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
The Gri, In Washington.

Washington, Jan. 8. THE grip and
the ailments attendant upon II that
are now included in its train of ills
have Frustrated an unusual number OF
residents of Washington. An observ-
ant pharmacist estimates that ten per
cent Of the districts population is
suffering from the new generic grip.
Several congressman are Frustrated
With the disease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

London, Dec. "A disquieting stu
alton is developing at johannesburg.
According to the latest advices from
there the place is seething with dis.
content, as on the eve Of the Jameson
raid, in consequence Of recent and
proposed government measures which
the Uitlanders regard as being fresh
series of impositions. In addition,
racial anmosities are intensifying at
the vexatious treatment Of the British
Indians and Cape "boys" which is
arousing much bitterness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

Albany, N. Y, Jan. s--Theodore
Roosevelt was inaugurated as governor
of New York yesterday. In spite of
the extreme cold weather the ceremony
was witnessed BY a great crowd of
people gathered in the assembly hall
of the capitol Preceding the inaugu-
ration there was parade Of civic and
military bodies
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

Washington, Dec. 30. -vermonters
in Washington think the new senator
from that state will be DR.. H. Seward
Webb, member by marriage of the
Vanderbilt family. DIR. Webb became
resident Of Vermont several years
ago. built himself splendid mansion
and takes great interest in politics.
He was originally St. Louis physi.
clan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Crime Of an Indiana Physician.

Bloomfield, Ind, Dec. 30. = DIR. +. +.
Gray killed Mrs. Lizzie Skinner on the
street. within 100 feet of the depot, in
plain view Of many people. He stabbed
her four times with surgical knife
and she died instantly. He was watch
ing for her at the depot as she was
coming to take the train. Mrs. Skin
ner left former husband on account
Of the doctor, and he has deserted
wife and family for her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Nllssauri Punil Staha Iiis Teacher.

Bolivar, Mo-, Dec. 30. Fired Coble, a
Polk county teacher attempted to
punish Ramie Whlttenberg an IS
year.old pupil, who attends school in
the Redman district The youth drew
his pocketknife and struck the teacher
behind the right ear innicting a Sc.
we're wound. Whittenberg's family
are highly respected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Thsy Had Been Left Alone

Argentine, Kan, Dec. ga three
year-old boy, son OF Edward Biunson,
SsS Sherman avenue, in North Argen-
tine, was burned to death this morn.
ing and his baby sister, seven months
old, was so badly burned that she may
die. The mother of the children had
left them alone while she went into
house next door for moment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

Bellefontaine, o., Jan. s. Harry Mo
Graw and Robert Winteringham,
Marion (O,) boys, called at the Hill.
ing's hotel and asked for lodging.
They were given beds in nearby
lodging house. A maid found the
young men in the morning, overcome
by gas escaping from Jet McGraw
was dead and Winteringham uncon.
scious. The gas went out while they
were asleep.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
They DO Not Like Roberts.

Independence, Mo-, Jan. a-Tne
Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints, the strongest Mormon organ
ization outside of Utah, last night
placed itself on record as being uu-
qualiHedlv opposed to allowing Con-
gressman.elect b. II. Roberts, of Utah,
to take his seat In the national house
of representatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Another Rumor About Glilett.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. g. -Grant G. Gil.
lett, the missing Abilene, Kan, cattle
king, has arranged to compromise with
his creditors so that he may return to
the United States whenever it suits
his convenience. The cattle plunger
left the states with sos, 900 in his grip,
and received $4,000 more few DAYS
ago He offered to compromise with
his creditors by paying them $4,000
cash, and they have accepted the offer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Crnahad In a EaldInR Ned.

Springfield, Mo-, Jan. a-Mrs, Lucre.
tia Kent was found dead in a folding
bed, which had closed on her after she
had retired How long she had been
there is not known. She moved into
the house on December 81, and close
neighbors had not seen her since that
day She was a widow about so years
OF age and lived alone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

Wichita, Kan, Dec 29.-Mrs Clara
Eaton, matron Of the Paramount COL
lege dormitory, fell out of the fifth
story window Of the Sedgwick block,
striking the asphalt pavement She
died instantly. Mrs. Eaton had been
troubled with fainting spells, and
realizing that one was approaching,
sat down in the window sill. She lost
consciousness and fell ont
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

London, Jan. 2-The Paris corre-
spondent Of the Chronicle says he
learns that Dreyfus actually started
for France, but that he was taken
back to his prison island in conse.
quence Of the representations made
by the government to the court OF cas-
sation as to the danger Of bringing
him To Paris.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. a-Sixty.siy
thousand people, according to the es-
Inmates of the convention hall door.
tenders, attended the gift distribution
which began at nine O'Clock resierday
morning and was resi- "a, two
o'clock in the Afternoon ,ain at
eight o'clock last night
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

jefferson City, Mo, Jan. $. The
Missouri legislature will meet here
Wednesday, II now looks like W. J.
Ward, of Stoddard county, will secure
the democratic caucus nomination for
speaker, which will be equivalent to
election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Was a Great social Event.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. S.-Gov Pin
gree took the oath Of office at noon
yesterday. In the evening the regu-
lar inaugural reception was given. 1t
was the greatest inaugural social func.
ton in many years. The legislature
will convene on Wednesday. 1t is pre-.
dicted that United States Senator Ju.
Illus C. Burrows will be reelected, al.
though Gov Pingree is backing Pack
for the place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

John Wellner, of Lafayette Mimi,
was shot in the head and hip by two
tramps to whom he had given shelter.
They bound Mrs. Wellncr to lounge
with rope, which she chewed In two
after four hours. She found her hua.
band dead in the yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

Denver, Col, Jan. s The total re.
..eipts Of gold at the Denver branch
mint In 1895 were 500, 1876, 9o5, gain Of
81. s22, 5i4 over the receipts in 1897.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05

A resolution declaring the uniform.
ity OF textbooks harmful to the best
educational interests was adopted at
the closing meeting Of the Southern
Educational association at New Or.
leans
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Kansas Judicial Cnntest.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 3O.-James Fal.
loon, who was defeated for representa-.
tive from the Doniphan county district
by W. |. Stuart, republican, has asked
the senate to unseat his successful op.
ponent and give him the place. In
doing so he charges the district cleo.
tion board with corrupt practices
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Maryland Folklore.

The Baltimore Folk-L Lore Society is
making "A collection of Maryland folk
lore for publication i'll book form; and
being desirous Of obtaining material
from every portion of the state, would
be glad if individuals. schools, societies.
and the newspapers would assist in the
work of furnishing items. These would
include Superstitions of all kinds that
may be known, found or believed in
Maryland accounts of manners and Gus
toms; of the celebration of certiins times
and seasons; of witches, hoodoo prac-
ticcs, charms, amulets, and incantations:
folk-tales; tales of animals, birds and
fishes and their use in the cure of disease;
children's singing games and counting
ont rhymes, and childrcn's games and
rhymes in general. Any saying or SUI
perstition i'll regard 10 the oyster or fish
found i'll Maryland waters will be par
ticularly acceptable.
Any items of this kind may be sent to
Miss Anne Weston Whitney. THE
Brexton." Baltimore, the secretary of
the Society, who will be glad to ack-
nowledge them.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
PEACHES ARE SCARCE.
The Crop Greatly Reduced and
Prices Tend Higher.

Good peaches are scare and command
from 81 10 to $l.65 a box. These quota
tions were current in Baltimore.
and compare with Sl.25 to Sl.50 year
ago. Fruit dealers say the scarcity will
continue through the season. and that
the fruit will continue to rise as the
season progresses. Some sections that
are usually prolific will have no yield at
all this year. If estimates are correct,
the State of Delaware, from which Bal
timore draws good part of its supply,
will not produce more than one-tenth
of its usual crop.
The Maryland crop has also been ser
iously curtailed. The fruit disease called
1.-THE yellows. which has been known
to peach growers for a century, has
caused much destruction in orchards in
this State and Delaware. Wherever "A
peach tree is attacked by 1.-The yellows, "
experts say, it is ruined. and the grower
can do nothing but take up the tree by
the roots and burn it. TO prevent the
disease attacking other trees
The main cause of the depletion of
this years peach crop. however was
frost The biting cold wave that swept
over the country last February destroyed
a large proportion of the peach trees i'll
Maryland, Delaware, Florida, Georgia
and Michigan. The peach orchards
that were so situated as TO be protected
from the severity of this cold wave
were spared, but in great majority of
cases in the States named whole orchards
were frozen to death Not only were
the buds frozen. but thousands of peach
trees were frozen so that they burst.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
800 Reward, 300.

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 i'll all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Caiarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires CON
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, 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
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
SO much faith in its curative powers.
that they offer one Hundred Dollars for
any case that il fails To cure. Send for
list of testimonials.
address f. J. CHENEY & co.
Toledo, O..
Sold by all druggist, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Free of Charge.

Any adult suffering from cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis. throat or lung
troubles of any nature. who will call AT
=. ID. Cottingham & Co. Snow Hill. or
DIR. s. X. Marshall. Berlin. Md will be
presented with sample bottle of Bos-
chee's German Syrup, free Of charge.
Only one bottle given to one person. and
none TO children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts Of the civilized world Twen-
ty years ago million of bottles were given
away, and your druggist will tell you
its success was marvellous. II is really
the only Throat aud Lung Remedy gen
orally endorsed by physicians One ~
cent bottle will cure or prove its value.
Sold by dealers III all civilized countries
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
POLITICS IN MARYLAND

Recalling certain admissions
made by cur ever esteemed Re
publican contemporary, the
Baltimore american, D. few
months ago, we are compelled
10 believe that il is now facing
certain defeat of its party in the
pending State Campaign. When
the people and politicians of
Baltimore began to get up Il
little excitement over their mu-
nicipal election the imerican
came out with one of those
editorials in which on great oc-
casions il is accustomed To adj
nit the dear public into the
serene inner temple of its con
fidence. II said To its patrons
and friends. and il especially
impressed on the minds Of Re
publican voters i'm Baltimore,
that if the Democracy elected
their candidates for municipal
offices the State of Maryland
would 90 Democratic this year
and next II not only admitted
all that, but IA good deal more
of the same general tenor, and
it gave reasons for its admis-
slons.
In due time the Baltimore
election came off, and resulted
in crushing defeat for the
Republicans. Therefore. in
order that we may retain our
respect for and confidence in
the soundness of the 1meri-
can's Judgment, we are bound
to assume that Maryland is
going back into the Democratic
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
a SINFUL NATION.

One of the reasons, and the
main one, for so much distur-
bance i'm France and so many
plots and counter plots is be-
cause France is q God for
saken' nation. There Is no
Sabbath day i'm France. There
is little regard there for wo-
manly virtue, there is little re-
gard for Goo or for anything
else good. 1t is i'm state of
hellish turmoil all the time and
will continue so until the peo-
pie of that country turn their
hearts to God. BLESSED is
that nation whose God is the
Lord :" If we believe this we
must believe that a nation that
has any other God than the
Lord will not be blessed. Amer.
ica has always been God
fearing nation, and the mother
country under Victoria has
stood shoulder to shoulder with
us. Look at the difference be-
tween these and other nations
and you will see what il is to be
nation whose God is the Lord.
There is a disposition on the
part of our growing foreign
population to break down our
Sunday laws and make Sunday
a holiday, and we are ashamed
to say it, but this idea is also
held i'm a large degree by IA
prominent minister of the Cos
pei of New York. He ought to
be ashamed of himself and it
would be better for all had he
never SO disgraced the sacred
robes of his office. He ought
TO do what Judas Iscariot did.
for he has not only betrayed
Christ but is trying to turn "A
whole nation over to the devil.
Every man, saint and sinner
alike, should see to it that the
Sabbath day is kept as near
holy as he can make it. 1t is
not only Gods command, but
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
TROUBLE OF THEIR OWN

Not long ago the Republi.
cans were claiming the Balti-
more imerica' to be a Demo
cratic paper, although Il claim
ed otherwise. and it was said
also that Senator German was
one of the owners of the Ameri-
can, hence its Democratic pro-
clivities. Now then the american
is claiming German is the head
of all political deviltry and
Smith is the creature of the
boss. This makes the Republi-
cans smile and gladly welcome
the american as a Republican
paper. although we do not hear
anything about German having
sold the stock he was alleged to
possess in that paper. The
truth of the matter is the Re.
publicans are tricksters, and
learning there was opposition
TO Mr.. German i'm the State
entered into combination
with his enemies in 1895 to
down him, and succeeded.
Having accomplished this the
people who helped have re-
turned to the Democratic party
well satisfied with what they
have done, and are not to be
used any longer to pull Repub-
lican chestnuts out of the fire
Go out on the streets anywhere
and try to work the German
business with Democrats now.
and the people who fought him
will laugh at you Republicans
and ask you if you take them
for fools or a lot of ignorant
asses. The attempt to drag
Mr.. Gorman's name i'm this
campaign has fallen fiat, dead
as last springs st. Martin S
herring, and it cannot be work
ed. The leading anti-Gorman
Democrats in the State helped
tn make the State ticket and
the platform. They are salts
fled with their work. All Demo
Gratis are satisfied, and the
Republicans have no argument
to appeal to Democrats for sup
port. They will be kept busy
keeping their own people in line
with a big negro revolt in
Frederick and Allegheny coun-
ties and internal party strife
all over the State. There are
lots of Republicans all over the
State who do not intend TO vote
the Republican ticket this Fall
and do not hesitate to say so.
Yes, the Republicans now have
troubles of their own.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
STOLE A cow.
And Butchered il on the Premises.
Meat for Camp-meetingS.

On Saturday morning last when Mr..
|. ]. Holland, who resides near Water
loo, in Mt Vernon district, about five
miles from this town. went ont to look
after his stock he discovered valuable
yearling heifer had disappeared. Search
for il revealed not more than 100 yards
To the rear of his barn the hide and en-
trails of the animal. disclosing the fact
that il had been stolen and butchered.
Further investigation revealed track 5
of horses and wagon nearby. the pc
culiar character of the latter CORES
pondIng with well known vehicle be-
longing to Nelson Green, colorcd. who
at once instituted proceeding looking
to the capture of the guilty parties. and
suspicion also pointed to John w. Gale,
who was To have boarding tent at the
Polk 5 Road camp meeting. The board.
ing tent was searched and a quarter of
young beef was found there. which
Gale claimed to have purchased of Mr..
Frank Harrington. The latter. when
questioned. denied having sold any beef
TO Gale. Green's house was then visited
and wagon bloody with the prints of
the beef was seen but no beef was dis
covered except piece cooking, of which
Green's wife could give no satisfactory
account. The searching party then re-
turned 10 the camp ground and the beef
was missing from Gales tent. but Il
visit To his house revealed two quarters
hanging in the corn house. which he
said had been placed there early Satur.
day morning by Green and another
colored man for safe keeping. These
facts led to the arrest of both Gale and
Green, who We're brought TO Princess
Anne and taken before Justice ii. w.
Landlord for Il hearing on Saturday
afternoon. At the hearing the men adj
mittcd their guilt and implicated Henry
Bailey and Jake Dashiell. both colored
and of the said Polk's Road neighbors
hood. as having assisted in the trans.
action. Green and Gale were held i'm
$500 bail each for the action of the grand
jury and being unable To furnish it were
committed to Jail. Steps were then
taken to apprehend Bailey and Dashiell.
Princess iBne HcrnId.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

it is earthly wisdom. Ii is what
will prevent a slavery worse
than any the negroes ever eX-
pericnced. The aVaricious de
sire for wealth has already
caused men i'm some sections to
disregard the Sabbath day and
run their factories, and this will
spread until finally there will
be no quiet Sabbath day. when
man can rest his weary brain
and spend a day with his fami-
ly in peace and happiness. Let
this idea of breaking down the
Sabbath day grow and the
hardships OF man will grow
accordingly. Make Sunday a
holiday and wipe ont the laws
which have surrounded and in
a measure kept that day sacred
and YOU open the gates of all
the factories, workshops and
stores on Sunday and make
seven days of ceaseless labor
instead of six. And instead of
"A holiday it will be n continual
grind. with the laboring mans
nose pressed harder and harder
to the grind stone. With this
will come a state of anarchy,
a discontented nation like
France with all its attendant
evils. Remember the Sabbath
day and keep il Holy"
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19
Last Notice.

All persons holding mortgages for the
year ending August 3lst. 1897. also all
mortgages ending Aug. 81. 1898. and
not paid the tax upon the income of
said mortgages are hereby positively
notified that unless all such taxes are
paid ON before the 18th day of October.
1899, immediate steps will be taken to
enforce payment by sale of mortgages
III the same manner that other property
is sold for taxes. As provided by Act of
1896. Chapt. l20, Sect. ll3 +. For col
lecting said tax. the year shall begid on
the LIST day September and on the 3lst
day of August in each succeeding year
All state taxes paid thereon before the
list day of Oct. of the year when due
shall be entitled To discount of per
cent. If paid on or before the list day
of Nov per cent. if paid before the
list day of Dee. 3 per cent, Interest
will be charged ON all taxes unpaid
after Jan. LIST. of the year following.
No tax bill will be- sent to persons
holding mortgage for the years ending
Aug. 3lSt, 3ist 1887 and lS!'S.
BY order of the Board of County Com
misSioncrs
w +. BoSToN. Pres
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

Oliver ID. Collins and Robley ID. Jones
Assignecs of Edward :. CoSton. Wood
land Coston and William Il. English
Mortgages of Henry w King an,
Mary A. s King. his wife. ex partc
I'm the Circuit Court for Worcester
county in Equity No. 1856. July
Term. 1899. to wit: Aug list. 1899.
ORDERED that the sale and state
ment of receipts and disbursements
made and reported by Oliver u. Collin,
and Robley ID. Jones. AsSignecS of tn,
mortgage referred to above be ratified
and confirmed. unless cause To the contra
ry thereof bc shown ON or before the It'll
day of September, next, provided Il copy
of this order be inserted III some news
paper printed in Worcester county one,
in each of three successive weeks before
the 2Sth day of August i'll tl,c ycai
eighteen hundred and nine,v nine.
The report states the amount of sale,
To he 5000.
FRANCIS HENNY PURNEII., Clerk.
True Copy, Test
FRANCIS HENRY PURNEII. Clerk
aug 5-:'t.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

SOME of our smart Republican
papers are calling upon Col.
Smith to resign from Congress.
Pray friends, to whom will he
send his resignation: There is
only one person competent to
receive 1.-THE Speaker of the
National House of Representa-
tives. And as there is no such
officer now, nor will be until
elected by the next Congress. to
whom can he resign One Re-
publican paper wants Mr.. Smith
TO decline the nomination for
Governor, and is bold enough
to say SO. The fact is all of
them are praying for it, but Mr..
Smith will be elected Governor
of Maryland. The people want
him.
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

Mr.. BRYAN seems to be with
Mr.. German against trusts. He
said in a speech Tuesday: a
new danger of the trusts
has just been developed
When trust gets control of all
the factories in a given line and
the hands in one factory strike,
the trust will close that one
establishment and make its
goods at the others When the
workmen at that place are
starved to the point of working
for any wages offered, that
factory will he reopened and a
lockout will be inaugurated AT
another factory"
Democratic messenger., 1899-08-19

DOUBT Governor Lowndes'
dismissal of CULLEN for politi-
cal reasons will furnish excel
lent campaign material for the
Democrats, no matter what the
result of the contest. CULLEN
was turned out because he
would not do what the Repub-
lican bosses demanded of him,
and this will be shown up.