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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

Odd Experience OF Medical Mission
AIRY with nm Unciviiized
Native African.

"Probably the oldest case within my
experience was that of Lapuie, who
made himself known to me through the
use of detached piece of his own
skull" said medical missionary on a
furlough from his work among the
heather. Zone morning / went out to
look over the specimens of real or fan
cied injury which were awaiting treat
ment. There was pretty nearly every
kind of tropical disease in the outfit
from sore finger TO dropsy. Most Of
the patients were well known TO me,
but among them was one man whose
face was unfamiliar. and who seemed
90 belong to a different tribe. AS
stopped at his place he leaped TO his feet
as actively as a cat, and from some
where in his scanty apparel dug up an
object which he promptly handed TO
me. 1t was a circular piece of human
skull as big around as a dollar, and
very nearly as thick. On the outer sur
face some one had carefully written in
ink the name Lapuie. This must be,
/ think, the first case in which man
has used part of his own skull, in
stead of visiting card.
81 looked the man over at once TO find
out what the trouble was. He had had
some sort of a difference of opinion
with his chief, and as a result OF such
presumption had received a stout club
bling. One of the blows had fractured
the skull, and for the time had knocked
him out. When the old women who
look after the science of medicine
among these particular heather got
hold of Lapuie they found that part
of his skull was loose. To save diff
Guilty they pried the loose piece Off
with the blade of knife, poulticed up
the wound, and let nature do the rest.
The patient kept the chip of his skull
and the inscription on il was the work
of some passing trader.
"When the case came under my no
tice there was scarcely more than the
thickness of piece of parchment left
of the skull over the brain, and the
wound had practically healed. II turned
out that Lapuie had made the long
journey from his distant home to see
me, because this degree of damage
troubled him. He had the idea that
the piece Of the skull should be set
back in place, and he seemed to have
great confidence in my ability. II was
great disappointment TO him that his
skull chip could not be stuck back.
Although did all that surgical science
prescribes for the protection of the thin
spot in the Uranium, my patient kept
harping on the fear that he might lose
his fragment of bone which might fall
into improper hands and thus play the
mischief with him. The only way to
pacify him was TO string the chip on a
copper wire and solder it about his
neck."-N. Y. Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

"Broad-minded as Wilkins usually is,
he certainly has very narrow views on
one or two subjects" HE doesn't al
ways agree with you, then ?"-Chicago
Post.
An Exceptionally is better to laugh
than TO cry" said the young and inno-
cent girl, brightly. "Not If you are try
ing to manage husband" said the
woman.--Indianapo Journal.
Not -Me-Down. Grubbs--
perkins seems to be a self-made man."
stubbs--"Well, IL you ever saw him
when his wife was around yon would
think he was made TO ORDER Ohio
State Journal.
The Banker-"Bless me, this is the
seventh time this season you've gotten
off TO go to your grandmother's flu
neral" The Boy--"Yes, sir. Me Mud
der's been married seven times. Kan
sas City Independent.
They were engaged. Life" she said,
as she arose from the piano stool, win
be one long, sweet song after we are
married" THAT settles il, then" firm
~ itSpOiibCQ Ati iOfOA, 10 nt DiNhCh "a IL
his hat and took his departure
State Journal.
A Seaman's Precaution.-Mrs.S Sharpe
THAT was queer idea of Commodore
Wise to have his sextant and his chro-
nometer brought to his death-bed." Mr..
Sharpe-"He was evidently afraid to
cross the Styx by dead reclSoning."-
jewelers. Weekly.
Sauntering Sim-"Is il true dat abb
scnt-mindedness is a sign of genius?''
Tired Treadwell-"Yes. No man kin
ever be genius till he gifts TO fergittin'
things" Sauntering Stint guess
dat's what ails me, den. I ketched my
self takin' a drink of water yistaday."-
Chicago Times-Herald.
A Shrewd Doctor.--"Ah," said the
man who is sometimes morose and Wis.
ionary. IF l only had the wings of an
eagle and the heart of a lion!" "An-
other touch of dyspepsia" murmured
the family physician, in tones Of sym
pathy. my dear fellow, what you ought
TO wish for is the stomach of goat
Washington Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
ChesterneId,s wit.

Lord Chesterfield was never at a loss
for polite retort. Once he proposed
person as proper TO fiji place of great
trust, but which the king himself was
determined should be filled by another.
The council, however, resolved not TO
indulge the king. for fear Of danger
Gus precedent, and 1t was Lord Chester
fields business TO present the grant Of
Office for the kings signature. Not ia
incense his majesty by asking him abb
ruptly, he, with accents of great hui
miIity, begged to know with whose
name his majesty would be pleased to
have the blanks filed up. with the
devil'sl" replied the king. in a parox-
ysm of rage. "And shall the instru-
mcnt." said the earl. coolly, run as
usual: Our trusty and well-beloved
cousin and counsellor? "a repartee at
which the king laughed, and with great
good humor signed the grant. Y
Success.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

laurie acid Is new chemical dis
covery, obtained from tauric moss--a
lichen or fungus usually found grow
ing upon rocks and the roots OF trees
throughout the country-has beer
found TO possess properties which will
render IL invaluable as n solvent Of
metals. Gold, silver, steel. aluminium
and lead. when immersed in the acid,
become pliable and docile as putty. The
advantages IL presents for workers In
metal-more especially jewelers-are
readily apparent. Designs can be mold
ed by the hands alone, without the use
or assistance Of heat. Strange to say,
however, the acid has no effect upon
iron.-Youth's Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

Another Bible?" asked Mr.. Sawyer,
in surprise, as he came in a week after
Georges departure.
Yes, George took that one back. |
guess he hadn't examined IL very close
ly before, and he said the binding was
poor, just as you thought. and he sent
me :his." He displayed a beautiful
Bible in an adjustable holder. Its
real comfortable and handy" he con-
tinued, ''and George wrote my name in
il himself" He showed the strong,
busnesslike writing with pardonable
pride.
Il told him I'd rather have has writ
ing, IL ii wasn't quite so fancy-though
he is going TO write once n week now,
so IL doesn't matter SO much" he added.
"He sent Lefty some things, too-some
dresses and hats--and last night | got
letter from his wife. She wants Lefty
and me TO come 10 the city for the holt
days. | haven't been to New York since
George went there, ten years ago, and
| want TO see the town ever so much.
And then they're going 10 have a
Christmas tree" he added, with child
like enthusiasm, land am TO be Santa
Claus youths COMPANION.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
'N ssHNS1 ssE GKE FOR EVERY HUMoR

Battle CUTTCURA SOAP 10 cleanse
he skin and scalp Of crts and scales and soften The Dry
tow hard rubbing and CUTTCURd
irritation and inflammation and o
RESOL VENT 20 cool aud cleanse he oof
sleep the fome Of itching burning scay
humors or the skim scalp bloo and
economical cure when all other remedies physicians
pssssss f nS . .sa ~ ss @ = %
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07
Socialism ExnInined

A Scotch socialist, who was explain
ing the meaning OF socialism, remarked
that all possessions should be equally
divided. If you had two horses would
you give me one?" asked his friend.
"Of course replied the socialist. And
II you had two cows would you do the
same2" YES" was the ready reply.
"Well. supposing You had two pigs,
would you give me one2" asked his
friend. slowly. "Eh," he said, .ye've
got owre near hame. We ken got twa
pigsi"--Spare Moments.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

A German firm sent some textile
goods wrapped in old newspapers TO
Turkey, The custom house officers no-
ticed the fact and informed the censor.
who promptly dccreed that the articles
had to be unpacked and repacked with
out the newspapers, and this was done.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

The gentleman with the red, red nose got
aboard the trolley car, which, by some mis-
chance, had stopped for moment.
The silence was intense
The little boy looked at the man with the
nose.
And the little boy didn't ask his father
anything.
"Merciful heavenl" muttered the fond
parent, II am the father OF freakH'--ln.
dianapolis Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

Drummer-fIow was the "Uncle
Toms Cabin" show at the town hall last
night?
Landlord Pettyville Tavern-First-
ratel The audience was so pleased with
little Eva's death that they sncored her
till she done II again.--N. i Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

do you know anything that will make
me stout, doctor?" why, certainly /
do" "What is it?" "Flesh. "-Yo nker.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

Squire Peavy-Your nephew plays
the fiddle. don't he?
Uncle Ezra-Nope; he jest fiddles.--
N. Y. Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

Men are men; the best sometimes forget.
Shakespeare.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-07

old N an said 20 his son, fnisinterpreting
the l<ok OF establishment on the girls
face.
II hope Lefty enjoyed her stay in
the city," George Hudson remarked to
his father as he sat on the porch after
supper while Lefty did up the dishes.
''Yes, she had good time" the old
man answered, "but guess she must
have got rather confused with the noise
and everything. for she clean forgot all
about a new dress she had been plan
ming all summer to buy. She picked
berries TO get the money. You see, Hal
Markham's sisters going TO be mar
ried pretty soon--I guess Hal likes Let
ty pretty WE'LL" he added, with sly
wink-"and Lefty was to stand up with
her, but she forgot all about the dress"
He laughed heartily at his granddangh-
ter's lapse of memory. Funny how
forgetful some people arei" he resumed
after awhile. why" The old man
stopped suddenly and stared at his son
in amazement.
"What is IL, father?" the son asked.
! with anxiety.
about forgetfulness made me remem-
Der. Why, George, forgot to thank
you for my present. Here I've been us
ing II every day, and haven't said a
word to you aboutitl OF course, when
Lefty went away" he continued, while
the look of perplexity on the sons face
| deepened, IL didn't know what you'd
send me, but knew it would be some
| thing nice.
81 said TO Lefty: Lefty, what do you
think George will send me?' She
couldn't guess, and neither could I, but
said l hoped il would be Bible with
nice large print; and when she got
home, this is what she brought mel
Why, where is it?" he exclaimed, with
concern. IL always keep it right here.
Lefty must have put ii away" and he
started in quest of the missing book.
"But, father, / don't understand.
What is this about my giving you a
Bible?'
The old man stopped for a moment,
| gazed at his son with n quizzical look,
and laughed loud and long. you
thought Lefty wouldn't tell who sent il,
didn't you? Oh, you like secrets as
well as your fatherl" Still chuckling,
he went into the house.
One look at her uncle's face as he hur-
ried into the kitchen, and Lefty knew
that he had found out.
II know I'm wicked to deceive him
So" she stammered, while the tears be-
gan 10 gather, "but, Uncle George,
couldn't help i'll He wanted the Bible
so much, and counted on your sending
him one. | had TO get it, i couldn't
disappoint himl"
why didn't you tell me ?" he asked,
severely. 81 didn't know he wanted
onel"
But he dad not wait for an answer.
He suddenly remembered how little he
had seen of Lefty while she was on her
visit. He had been busy on an impor-
tant case, and had hardly noticed her.
He recollected with a pang Of remorse
that he had scarcely even asked after
his father, much less thought of gift
for him, until he had received the letter
asking him to come back TO the old
farm for few days. His wife and chill
dren were at the seacoast, business was
dull, and he had come--come empty
handed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
CITY council MEETS.
ORDINANCE PASSED PROHIBIT.
ING FAST DRIVING.
Judges and Clerks Of Election Ap.
pointed-Gas@ Franchise Matter
Laid 0ver-Brick Walk Ordered
Put Down.

The city council met in regular
session Friday with all present ex-
cept Perring.
The usual bills were allowed.
The report of police judge showed
the collection of $253 in fines.
Lot owners on east side of Buckeye
from D'Huy lots to Santa Fe railroad
were ordered to put down brick
walks.
An ordinance was passed to pre-
vent fast driving. Any person driv-
ing at faster gait than eight miles
an hour will be deemed guilty of mis-
demeanor. The penalty is fine Of
$50.
The gas franchise matter and a
proposed ordinance regulating dog
owners was laid over until next
meeting.
The judges and clerks Of election
were appointed. They are:
First ward-Judges, VIM. Messen-
ger, F. A. Smith, Theo. Nusz; clerks,
H. A. Keve, Henry Sprung.
Second ward-Judges, Samuel
Keifer, John Weckel, j. H. McCurdy;
clerks, Paul Hurd, j. E. Johntz.
Third ward-Judges, F. j. Muir
ply, c. S. Over, Thos. Kirby; clerks,
@. L. Bates, G. D. B. Kirk.
Fourth ward-Judges, J. B. War
field, W. D. Nichols, A. Lightner,
clerks c. c. Towner, c. c. Hutchi-
son.
Adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Now a Naval Cadet.

York, Pa, Post: Charles Z. Brill
hart, son OF M. V. Brilliant, Of the
Eleventh ward, this city, who was
recommended as cadet to the United
States Naval academy at Annapolis,
Maryland, passed successful mental
and physical examination and was ad-
mitted to the naval academy in Sep
tember. He was recommended by
the Hon. E. D. Ziegler last spring,
and underwent preliminary training
in the preparatory school conducted
by Prof. X. l.. Werntz at Annapolis,
Maryland, in the classes OF which
fully eighty per cent Of all cadets are
instructed prior to entrance. Mr..
Brilliant is now fully enlisted in the
naval service Of the government,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers, Reported by Able
Il Ellison Abstracters,l
+ A Donmeyer to Elisha Dresser Its
46 48 4th st Solomon, $1,000.
Dickinson county to Mary A Eicholtz
1t "a Cedar st A Il LIS sub Of I 4 M
$40.98.
VIM Rynearson to B A Everett Its 13
IA bk II Manchester, $75.
Anna Marvin to Austin H Debord Its
81 80 4th st Solomon, 5000.
Albert Will to Emil Krause pit swi
26.15.4, $3.50.
Damascus Biehler to Albert viii mel
3pt nwl 8 all nwl PIG 4, $4l00.
Barbara Engle to VIM Waterstradt W!
sw4 5-l2-S, $1,000.
II Southworth to B l. Strother 1t 2
II H n X sub Its 246 s 10 on 3rd
st T 4 M add, $500.
John Schmutz to Ernest Heintz e3
nwl Slid, $1,000.
0 L Bates to Mary 4 Thayer 1t 80 pit
81 on Spruce st s 4 A add $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
TO BRING THEIR GUHs.
Department Will Permit the Regi'
ment to Wear Their Equipment.

The chief OF ordnance OF the wal
department has informed Governor
Stanley that the soldiers Of the Twen'
tieth Kansas will be permitted tc
bring with them to Topeka their guns
and other regimental equipment be
longing to the government. This il
done in order that the regiment may
make proper and effective parade
and at the request Of the governor
who becomes responsible to the gov
ernment for the safe delivery Of thu
property to the arsenal at Rocl
Island, III.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
CARR IS IN TROUBLE.
West Sides Bone and Iron Dealer Is
Arrested.

j. Carr, the dealer in old iron,
bones, etc, near the Santa Fe track
on West First, was arrested yesterday
by the sheriff from Geary county and
taken to junction City on q charge ol
receiving stolen brass, taken from
cars, engines, etc., Of the Union Pa
cifc. Day Kreider was also arrested
charged with being implicated in the
matter and search is being made iol
another young man who is absent
Just now. The Union Poetic has
been missing a good deal Of valuable
material and thinks it is on the track
OF it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Blondin and Rogers Here.

W. L. Rogers and Leo Blondin, the
acrobats, returned from Lindsborg
where they gave a three nights show
at the Woodman hall with good sue
cess. They will perform here during
the Corn Carnival Thursday. From
here they go to Joplin, Mo-, to attend
q street fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

d. R. Gorden brought in flock
Of 22O sheep from Mitchell county.
The noon U. P. train was four
hours late. A plug went through on
time.
Marriage license: Oscar Ben
ham, Enterprise, and Matte 0. Pow
ell, Abilene.
j. +. Tate is suffering from
sore eye. lie got a piece of steel i'm
bedded in the ball and it had to be
cut out.
The Salina papers say the War
dell shooting was over a woman-the
one who was the indirect cause of the
fatal shooting at Wamego recently.
Lost, two white faced calves. Last
seen at Santa Fe stockyards. Leave
information with \. l.. Ball or G. A.
Rogers and receive reward. 37-2
Morris Jolley found his bicycle
today. 1t was discovered by B. Hor-
ner seven miles south lying alongside
the road. The thief's conscience
made him desert it.
-Salina Union: The guarantors Of
the Battle Of Manila "'met at the
Farmers National bank last evening
and allowed the accounts against the
attraction. Each Of the twenty mem.
bers was assessed $9S. 80 to make up
the deficit Of $770
---Theo. Little is able to be out
after three drys Of illness. He was
taken sick at Topeka and was unable
to accompany the reception commit.
tee to San Francisco, much to his re-
gret. He will help welcome the boys
when they get here, though.
-Salina Republican: As it looks
now the street fair association is $235
short Of funds sufficient 10 pay the
expenses OF the late fair. This does
not include the amount for which the
gentlemen who gave their guarantee
to Pains fireworks company are held
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter White and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gerard Of Denver,
bicyclists en- route to Kansas City,
went through this afternoon. One Of
the men was trick rider and the
women rode diamond frame wheels so
that large amount Of rubbernecking
resulted.
Some scoundrol is laying up a lot
Of grief for himself Friday evening
five or six teams were turned loose on
Cedar street while their owners were
at the opera house. No serious dam
age is reported but the owners were
put to considerable trouble in finding
their teams. Some boys will never
be able to distinguish between fun
and low down "cussedness
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
PLEASING TO ALL.
Polymnia Clubs 0psret'a THE Tyro'
lien Queen"

lien Queen"
An audience which filled the opera
house was charmed last Friday by
the rendition Of 1.-The Tyrolien
Queen" a very pleasing operetts by
the Polymnia club assisted by almost
80 little folks. Striking costumes,
effective groupings, sweet singing
and pretty tableaux made the enter.
tainment the best ever given by the
club.
The principal parts were taken by
Mrs. j. H. Niesley who was also di-
rectress OF the music of the evening,
Miss Ursula Ellison and Miss Amy
Kump, all Of whom by their sweet
voices won applause and admiration
Mrs. Paul Hurd, Mrs. Ranney, Miss
Giles and Miss Anderson were maids
Of honor and performed their parts
we'll. The Tyrolien chorus and gyp'
sizes were
Mrs. Ranney, Mrs. Paul Hurd, Mrs
Crawford, Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs
Lifts; Misses Anderson, Mccoy, Mae
Poore, Grace Lower, Eames, Nichols,
Wise, Marie Cuthbert, Brown, Dewey,
Fenton, uorden, Hallam, Taylor.
The little folks who impersonated
the fairies were particularly pretty
and by their singing and marching
added much to the evenings enloy'
ment. They were;
Doris Burroughs, Ruth Harger,
Lois Harger, Anna Moore, Gladys
Shadinger, Cecile Curry, Marie
Augustine, Maude Rogers, Helen
Gleissner, Helen Sterl, Ethel Thayer,
Lois Crawford, Frances Seeds, Lucille
Cooper, Marie Cuthbert, Evelyn
Brock, Gertrude Cooper, Marguerite
Cuthbert, Nellie Graves, Mary Hover,
Grace Brewer, Helen Hazlett, Aims
Jolley, Ruby Johntz, Dot Cooper
Eunlce Curtiss, Cecile SINNERS,
Florence Cuthbert, Elva Lower.
One Of the most appreciated feat
ures was a tamborine song by Misses
Helen Sterl, Maude Rogers, Dorii
Burroughs, Lois Crawford and RUBY
Johntz. 1t was heartily encored.
Mrs. Henry Lifts was stage man
ager, drilled the children and plan
ned the costumes, deserving much
credit for her competent work. Miss
Lima Curtiss was pianist, assisted by
W. X. Robertson on the cornet, thil
giving fine music throughout th'
evening.
The Polymnia club is an organiza
tion Of which the city is deserved.
proud and all the compliments show
cred upon it in this instance are it
just due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Lost a Finger.

G. H. Brines, a Rock Island brake
man, had one finger Of his right hand
cut off and the others mashed while
coupling two engines at Mcpherson
Saturday morning. DR.. Simpson am
putated the little finger and dressed
the wounds Of others. Mr.. Brines
lives at Herington and was sent home
on the 1890 passenger train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12

The Above is the Demo-Populist platform on which the
above named candidates stand 1t that they are
against the war; against expansion against holding the Phil
ppine against keeping the Stars and Stripes where now
placed and in favor Of the md shaky and weakened doc
tne expressed by the phrase Let 60 and run" IT the
platform which Aguinado half naked Filipino ruan, says
in proclamation he hopes will win that he overthrow
the American armies. Mr. Voter Of the loyal, patriotic
county Of Dickinson, what do you think of asking your
support such platform and with the advocacy of such
principles.
any the DemoPop candidates do not stand the plat
their party and feel that they done injustice CHASING
then the REFLECTOR them where they do
stand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to extend our thanks to
the neighbors and friends who so
kindly assisted us during the sickness
and death OF our father.
Mrs. ]. r. DOWNING, MRs. II. s. CUN-
MING, J. L. HAMMOND, M. b. HAM.
MoND AND FAMILY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of un.
claimed letters remaining in the Abb.
lene postoflice for the week ending
Oct. 7, 1899. Have your mail sd-
dressed to your box number and 1t
will be promptly delivered.
GEHTLEME2's LIST.
Allen, Mute Barrett, FB
Crawford, Il Kaiser, CIV
Melton, G Il Tresseer, J II
LADIES LIST
Duwell, Mrs Ilaskins, Ettie
Hice, Mrs Maggie
One cent will be charged for all ad-
verlised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date,
RICHARD WARING, P. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Had Another Smashup.
Adjourned.

The Union Pacific had wreck near
Caneiro Sunday morning, one west
bound freight runningOinto the rear
Of another and ditching two cars ol
merchandise. The eastbound noon
passenger was delayed four hours.