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Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
The Vnrson's Correction.

A colnred preacher uron the occa'
sion OF DELIVERING forceful harangne
TO his congregation. said: y see he
fore me twelve chcken.theves, inclnd'
ing William Sanders" Now. Sandy
was a handy man with razor. and
the parsons friends urged him TO set
things roht with Sanders at the first
opportunity. The parson made on
next Sunday the following announce.
ment. "Rrethren, at our last meet
ing 7 made a settlement which. after
mature deliberation. 7 desire to cor
rect. realizing as 7 do that nv re-
marks unon hat occasion wight not
have been understood correctly, What
I should have said was: There are
In this congregation twe'ye chicken.
thieves. not including William San.
ders.'"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
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Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13

THINK about your health. Do not
] allow scrofula taints to develop in
your blood. Take Hoods Sarsapa.
villa now and keep yourself WELL.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13

the east. and the sinking stars seemed
70 noat among the plne-tops, as our
heroine emerged from the shelter Of
the wood.
"Now, Gennet, bear me bravely,"
she exclaimed, as shaking the rein,
she pressed her horse TO its utmost
speed.
A few miles more, and the camp
would be reached. the danger past,
and the gallant Green be saved. Such
were her musings as the high road
narrowed in the distance.
She was not, however, doomed to pro-
coed further without moleslalion. As
she came to a sudden turn around the
base of cliff rude hand was laid
upon her horses bride, and harsh
voice cried,-
"Stand!"
Thinking ii might be some high
wayman, whom the troublous times
had driven to desperation, she ex'
claimed
'Take this purse, friend, but do not
bar my way; life and death depend
on my speed
"Ah, yes. young mistress; carrying
news to the rebel camp, perhaps; but
dismount, sweetheart, thy way stops
here; and bear them instead to his
excellency, Lord Rawdon,"
Emily, for such was her name, felt
the blood blanch from her cheek, at
this confirmation of her worst fears
Her captor conducted her across the
broken ground which lay between the
headquarters of the British General
and soon Emily was led through the
long line of oulposts to low build
| ing, which she was hidden to enter.
The door was no sooner locked upon
her, than taking a RAPID survey of her
condition, she saw the necessity OF
destroying the letter OF the American
General. Taking it from her pocket,
she hastily broke the seal, scanned the
contents and as rapidly swallowed it
piece py piece.
She had no sooner finished her
danuarons task than tho entrance al
two officers made her heart thrill
with dread Iord pawdon for snch
was the elder or the two was mast the
mar;dian of life and his NOT unhand i.
some faatnras nora tbe marks of cave
and bardsbin en- ch,racteristc Of the
soldier His form STRANGELY huilt was
rather helow tbe middle sze while
tbe white wig and Mac, hat uave him
tbe antioue annearance Of the com.
mander Of tbe aoe
80 vounu lndv he said in clear
rinoing tones carrying despatches
eb5 Jielnino some handsome rebel
ont of an embarrassing nostion. per
hans Please deliver to me the com.
mission with which Won were charged
~ have none IN deliver to Won nv
llord " said Emily. and the prowess Of
British arms will oain but little nv A
trinmnh 81 small as the deoth Of a
woman"
Lord Powdon asked her \ series ot
questions and finding no evidence
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
WHEN HE couRrED YOU

he didn't complain Il you were little
despondent or irritable at times. Now
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13

~ nc uOcS. 1lC .
the same man.
! nj He didn't un-
kSM derstand then.
Se6f He doesn't
A\IlH now. Then he
NlM thought it was
nv %Ncaprice and
IN liked it. Now
MaE he thinks it is caprice
w and doesn't like it.
But now he's busy get
ting money.
If he realized the full truth
he would be more than anx-
Ious to have the wife he loves
ight remedy to restore her to
My health. Most men don't
when a woman is weak, nerv-
Die and despondent, there is
something radically wrong
lelicate feminine organs with
entire physique is in sensitive
lere is one, and just one rem-
and ppven, that will put
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
4 Cartoon Of Cleveland.

Professor Dean E. Worcester, OF
Michigan niversity, one of the mem
bcrs Of the Philippine Commission,
has made several tours through the
Philippines. and in one Of his books
relates that native of the islands
begged from him a copy Of Judge con.
tanning n cartoon OF ex-President
Cleveland. porrayine him in the garh
OF a friar. with tin halo supported
hv an unripht from The hack Of his
collar. Mr.. Clevcland was rcNresented
in an attitude ~ drvofioN with hands
clasned AND toars rolling down his
checks. prorcec1r Worcester did not
understand why the Filirino berred
50 earnestly for tha roloro1 print: bnt
few DAYS later he fou01 the cartoon
Of the nx-presi1ant hung at one end
Of the hnt in neat h''nbnO frame,
and in the eveuirr fho father. mother.
and all tho children fe1l on their
knees anl offered their 1avot'ons he
fore II Professor WNrcosier a11S that
"Mr Clovelpr1 Is ihe first Nn'priean
president who has been canonized.'
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13
Royalty En- Route to California

Could command no better service
than that enjoyed by every passenger
on the California Limited via Santa
Fe route.
1t is the best service known in
modern railway travel.
W. X. ROBERTSON, Agt.,
The A. T. & S. F. Railway.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13

BEGGS' HAIR RENEWER.- The
old reliable Hair Restorer and 1nvig-
orator, for over thirty years the leader
in its line; II you give it trial you
will recommend it to your friends.
Sold by C. I. Northcraft 4 Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
RIGHT OF WAY.
The Sioux City and Omaha Railroad
Company Is Rapidly Preparing
to Commence Work.

The Sioux City & Omaha Railroad
company, which has secured the pas
sage by congress of its bill granting a
charter for right of way through the
Winnebago and Omaha Indian reserva-
tons and has concluded contracts
with the Indians for the allotted and
tribal lands necessary for its air line
between the two cities, is negotiating
with the farmers of Washington coun-
ty and the citizens of Blair for land
in that vicinity. The owners of land
which will be damaged by the building
of the line held meeting at Blair, but
did not decide the price they should
demand. 1t is said the owners are dis
posed'to be fair, and some of the farm
ers say the damages will DE more than
offset by the advantages.
Representatives of the company said
at Blair that the contracts for grad
ing would be let as soon as the right of
way could be secured the entire dis
lance. 1t is understood that contracts
have been closed for nearly all the
right of way on the upper end and
that SO soon as these Washington
county pieces can be purchased only
the entrance into Omaha remains for
arrangement. Preliminary work of the
company continues with activity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
p1NGREE WINS OUT.
Michigan Senate Passes Atkinson Bill
to Tax Ratlroads-Allen Bill
Dead in Illinois.

Lansing, Mich, March S.-The Atkinson
railway taxation bill passed the senate
Tuesday afternoon by a unanimous vote
one member being absent. The bill had
passed the house, but had been amended
in the senate in several particulars. The
most important senate amendments are
those requiring confirmation by the SEN
ate of the governors appointees upon the
state board of assessors; deposing the gov-
ernor as president of that board, and strik-
ing out provision for forfeiture of frans
ohises as penalty for nonpayment of taxes.
After all the discussion on the measure
since before the legislature convened. 1t
was discovered Tuesday that the bill odd
not provide for the taxation Of railroads,
but only for that of telegraph, telephone
and express companies, the word rail,
roads having in some way been omitted,
and not discovered in the house. This
amendment was made The bill now pros
vides that the nominations of members Of
the state board of assessors made by the
governor must be made during the legis,
lative session. The salaries Of members OF
the board is reduced from 5000 per year to
$500. The house must act on the senate
amendments.
Springfield, H., March 8-Gov. Tanner
signed the Alling street railway bill at 4 :55
Tuesday afternoon This is the final act
in the fight which results In the repeal Of
the Allen bill
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
our BOYS KEPTBUSY.
Filipinos Continue to. Fight in a
Desultory Way.
SEVERAL SKIRMISHES REPORTED.
Rebels Still Trying to Capture Ma
nila's Water supply Plant-Dfs-
play Flags of Truce and Then
Fire on Gen. Otis' Aids.

New York, March s. A dispatch to
the Herald from Manila says that after
the insurgents had been driven off Mon
day night from in front of Mariquina
they came back 500 strong and cut off
a company of the First Nebraska vol
unteers.
Tuesday morning Gen. Hale sent out
three companies of the Nebraska regi-
ment and two companies of the Second
Oregon to dislodge them. The enemy,
who were holding strong position
among the rocks, fired excellent vol
leys at the advancing Americans, but
the latter by flank movement drove
the Filipinos over the hills.
No sooner was this fight well under
way than the insurgents to the south
of the water works, knowing that the
forces there had been weakened by
sending troops to Mariquina, attacked
the water works in the rear. Their
object was to cut off the pumping sta
ton, but they did not succeed.
Their fire was heavy and our small
loss was due solely to the bad marks
manship of the Filipinos. The enemy's
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

Tbs PLAIN DEALER one year and
tho Farm journal 5-years for only
$125. By special arrangement with
the publishers of the Farm Journal,
one of the oldest and best established
Agricultural papers in the United
States, we are enabled to send the
PLAIN DEALER one year and the
Journal five years for the small sum
of $125. To get both papers at this
price the PLAIN DEALER must be paid
for one year in advance. Those who
may contemplate accepting this offer
can have sample copy of the Jour
nal sent them by requesting it. We
have but limited number of sub
scriptions to be disposed of at this
rate and but limited time within
which to dispose of them, SO that if
you want to avail yourself of this
great offer it is important that you
make early application at this office.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
DEADLOCK is BROKEN.
Monroe L. Hayward VIII De Elected
United States Senator from
Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb, March s.--M. L. Hay
ward (rep.) was nominated for United
States senator in the republican eau
Gus here Tuesday night. He will be
elected in the joint session to-day. Hay
ward was the republican candidate for
governor last fall, being defeated by
w. A. Paynter fusion).
Judge Hayward selection in the eau
Gus came on the second ballot and was
surprise to the uninitiated. 1t fol-
lowed brief note of withdrawal sent
to the caucus by John L. Webster, Of
Omaha, which released his supporters.
who began changing their votes to Hay
ward, In the midst of the uproar
Speaker Clark, of Lancaster county,
moved that Judge Hayward be made
the unanimous choice of the caucus
and it was carried with whoop.
Monroe Leland Hayward, nominated nv
the republican caucus for United States
senator to succeed William v. Allen. was
porn IN Willsboro, Essex county, N. Y,
december ~ 1870 His ancestors came to
this country before the revolution. At the
outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in the
twenty New York infantry. and
was afterwards transferred to the Fifth
cavalry CAVIAR He was discharged in December.
ieoz, owing to disability arising from sick
mass. On returning home he entered Fort
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
Albion and Bristol.

Tom Mason is trying to make every
lady in town tell how much they are
worth.
Miss Nellie Sims will not have to
apply for, but will be offered the
Valley school for next term.
Harry and Mrs. Williams are en-
PERTAINING Spring Valley friends.
Ought the invitations to be for a
wooden wedding if she decides to
marry that black-head.
We regret to learn of the death of
Mrs. Albert Wallace whose funeral
was from the Ashley church last
Wednesday.
A sleigh load drove to Harmony
last Tuesday and were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Williams.
Some of our items became SO chilled
they lodged in the transmitter and
others froze SO hard they will be kept
on the line with clothes-pins until
next weeks thaw, and yet our town
liar says this is fine weather.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
WI TING FANG PLEASED.
Chinese Minister GrntiHed atDecision
of United States to Keep
Hands Off.

Washington, March s.-The Chinese
minister, Mr.. WI Ting Fang, expresses
himself as highly gratified at the def
mite determination of the United
States to keep its hands off China and
TO resist the limitations of other pow
ers that the time is ripe for this coun-
try to take for itself part of the
coast line of China, as made known by
an authorized statement given out Mon
day He said:
II am sure the Chinese government and
people will not fail 10 observe this strong
| evidence of good will. 1t is not only anoth-
| err bond between the two countries but 1t
1 has a special significance just now. While
| the old world powers seem moved by ra-
| pacity, the United States takes that lofty
| position of equity, Justice and humanity
which has characterized her dealings with
other international questions of late, and
| instead of joining in encroachments on
| China, assumes an attitude of strict neu-
trality."
1t is expected that the position of the
| United States in refusing to seize any
territory will have an important infu-
ence on affairs in China, strengthening
the hands of those in authority. Speak
ing of Italy's action in seeking an open
| door" on the Chinese coast by the ac-
QUESTION of San Nun bay, Mr.. WI says
he was much surprised at this move, as
Italy has practically no trade with
China. He said that he never has seen
more than two or three Italians in
China; there are no italian CONNER
cial houses that he recalls, and no Ital-
ian colonies. Under such circums tances
the minister is inclined to believe Italy
would not have acted until some of the
other powers had been sounded. What
China will do as to accepting or reject
| ing the Italian claims Mr.. WI has not
been advised officially.
The recent. visit of Admiral Lord
Beresford afforded an opportunity for
exchange of views between him and
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador,
and Mr.. WI, all of whom are intimate
ly familiar with the large questions en-
crossing China. Lord Beresford had
conferred with officials of the tsung-
| i-yamen and with the viceroys and
leaders. The result of all his study OF
the Chinese question was summed UP
in the belief, openly announced, that
Great Britain, Germany and the Unit
ed States and japan, having the bulk
of commerce and interest in China,
should unite to protect these interests
by assuring to China stable govern
ment, free from the constant harass-
ment of movements from without
territorial acquisition. Mr.. WI does
not commit himself on the wisdom OF
Lord Beresford's plan of solving the
Chinese problem, but he is inclined tc
believe that his lordship's mission
which thus far is unofficial and in be.
half of the chambers of commerce oil
England, after his return to England
will have official results.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
SHORT SPECIALS.

Queen Marie Henriette of Belgium, who
is suffering from neutrality-suspicious.,
passed good night and her condition Tues
day morning showed marked improvement.
President Mckinley has decided not to
organize the provisional army of $4,000 vol
unteers authorized by congress, believing
the regular army of $4,000 will be sufficient.
The United States ambassador, Joseph H.
Choate, returned to London from Windsor
Tuesday, after having been formally pre-
sented to Queen Victoria and having
passed the night at the castle.
Henry M. Burt, founder of the paper pub
lished on the top of Mount Washington
known as Among the Clouds, died at his
home in Springfield Mass, Tuesday, Of
pneumonia, Mr.. Burt was 6S years old.
Division No. of the Missouri supreme
court Tuesday affirmed the death sentences
of Matthew Hancock and Thomas Shackle-
ford, of st. Louis, and James McAfee. of
Jasper county. The date of execution was
fixed for April s.
inspector Gen. Breckenridge, of the army,
is meeting with some difficulty in trave. in
his inspection trip through the island of
Cuba. He had been delayed considerably
in various parts of the island by reason of
the poor roads.
statement prepared by Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster-General Bristow shows
that the total number of post office nominal
lions sent TO the senate by the president
during the last session was SSS, of which
2s7 have been recess appointments.
After suffering for rs years with pin in
her throat Mrs. Catherine Hackman died
at her home in Lebanon, Pa, Tuesday She
suffered excruciating pain at times, and
was often obliged to take food through q
tube, her throat being nearly closed
The war department has undertaken the
compilation of novel volume a photo
graphic history of the war with Spain. The
desire of the department, as announced in
the circular, is ito produce in single vol
ume every obtainable picture and photo
graph bearing on this subject"
When the operatives of the Naumkeag
steam cotton mills, of Salem, Mass, went to
work on Tuesday they found posted in all
mills notice of advance of wages, to take
effect April 8. The advance practically is
restoration of the cut of January, 1898,
About 500 hands will be affected.
Articles of Incorporation were filed with
the secretary of state of New Jersey Tues
day OF the Continental Cement company,
with an authorized capital of SIC, 600, 900, S..
100000 of which is preferred and will bear
seven per cent. non-cumulative dividends
Inc company Is empowered to manufac-
ture all kinds of cement.
The annual convention of the National
Association of Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers is in session in Pittsburgh, Pa
Among the important questions to be con.
sidered will be the proposition to affiliate
with the American Federation of Labor
and to establish a uniform scale for all
locals throughout the United States.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
went back to Webster City at once and
have bought their housekeeping outfit
and started housekeeping on John
Crawford's own farm.
HoNoRs GO TO DRAKE
The University Team Won the Prize
In the State Perturbation Com
test In Des NIoines.

Drake university team won the prize
in the state pentathalon contest in Des
Moines. Dubuque and Des Moines col.
lege teams were the other contestants.
brakes total was 1,433 points; Du-
buque, 1,403; Des Moines college, 1928.
One state record was broken, Holland,
of Drake, winning the potato race in
o:13 Is; former record, O:14, by Hunt
of Des Moines.
Charles Pell, of Drake. won first place
in the individual contests, with total
of 51s points, getting a gold medal;
Warren Dickinson, of Dubuque, second,
493 points, silver medal; Charming
Smith, of Drake, third, 476 points, silver
medal. Drake university has won the
state prize, silver cup, twice, and must
win it again before holding it perma-
nently. Cedar Rapids has also won it
twice and Des Moines Y. M. C. A. once.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
IOWA STATE NEWS
A TINY TRAVELLER.
A Five-Year-Old BOY Makes the Trip
from England to Mason City
All Alone.

Master Lyle Beebe Bridgeman, aged
five years, has arrived in Mason City
direct from Laupceston, England. This
wee bit of English pluck left the old
country on February on the leu
tonic. He is an orphan and friends
there placed him in the custody of Mr..
LuNon, who for money consideration
was to see him as far as Chicago and
start him westward. But this I'M
worthy gentleman neglected the boy
on the ocean voyage and left him in
New York city. The little fellow ar
rived in Chicago, crying and bewil-
dered, after long journeying,with only
80 cents in his pocket, some lunch and
big label sewed on his sleeve. When
aboard the Milwaukee train, however,
which took him to his destination, he
looked doughty little Englishman,
petted and supplied with money by
sympathizing passengers, radiant
smile illuminating his chubby, forid
little face while he ate hearty meal
in the dining car.
The boys father died some four
years ago and his mother recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Beebe expected to meet
their nephew in Chicago, but We're mis-
informed regarding his arrival in New
York. When Master Lyle was asked if
he was sick while on the ocean voyage
he replied NO" but remarked that
breakfast wouldn't stay down" The
trunk containing the boys clothes and
valuable trinkets belonging to his
mother was lost at the custom house
in New York, but steps will be taken
to recover the same, if possible.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

Edwards college institute, where he COM
pleted his education. His father had re-
moved to Wisconsin. and young Hayward
followed. He studied law at Whitewater,
and came to Nebraska in 1857 settling at
Nebraska City, where he has resided ever
since, and practiced his profession. He
never held any office except that of member
of the state constitutional convention in
1873. and short term on the bench in 1886,
when he filled out the remainder of a tern,
by appointment from the governor He
was the republican candidate for governor
last fall, cutting the fusion majority down
from 1900 to 5000. He has a wife, one
daughter and two sons, one of whom. Ed
win r., is a surgeon in the United States
army. and William H. is lawyer. and was
a captain in the Second Nebraska regiment
during the late war. He has accumulated
a comforta BILE fortuna
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
unaninnou,
WILL GO SOUTH.
President and Mrs. Mckinley Decide
to Take a Short Trip for
Recuperation.

Washington, March s.-The presi-
dent has definitely decided to take q
short trip south for rest, his destina-
Mon being Townsville, Ga, where he
will be the guest of Senator Hanna.
The president will be accompanied by
Mrs. Mckinley and some of their rela-
tiyes who are at present stopping at the
white house. 1t is the purpose of the
president to make this trip one e&elu-
sively for rest, so he will make no
speeches and hopes to be relieved of
public attentions as much as possible.
1t is possible that if the weather favors
the presidential party will go to Sa-
vannah from Townsville and going
aboard the Dolphin make short voy-
age in the warm waters of Florida and
Georgia.