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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
They We're Too Slow In Going.

Pineville, KY, Aug. l2.-Four Nor
mon elders, after preaching here sew
eral days, have been forced to leave by
angry citizens of this place. In Wise
county, Va, Mormon elders were
warned to leave, but they did not go
and while preaching several citizens
went to the place of worship with Il
bundle of switches, took the elders out
and gave them severe whipping.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
nenends upon the Platform.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-ln reply to query
from the Tribune as to whether he
would seek the democratic nomination
for president, W. j. Bryan replied that
his candidacy would depend largely on
the platform. The platform should fit
the party and the candidate should fit
the platform, he saws.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

Washington, Aug. io.-The number
of enlistments yesterday for the Philip
pine regiments was $50, making a total
of l,297. The regiments which have
their full quota have begun the tweed.
ing out" process. In the orders pub
lished to-day the discharges of nearly
100 recruits have been ordered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

London, Aug. l2-The Boer organ
in London publishes Johannesburg
dispatch threatening Great Britain, in
the event Of war, saying the Beers are
determined to wreck the mines and
irretrievably ruin the general body Of
shareholders by blowing up millions
Of dollars worth of machinery, adding
that war will mean the absolute ruin
of Johannesburg, both as town and
as mining center.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Visited BY o Hast Of Hot Air.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. ls.-This
city was visited by blast of hot air
early yesterday morning The phe-
nomenon lasted five or ten minutes,
during which time the temperature
rose from Is to 95 degrees. The air re-
manned hot for an hour and half after
the gust and then lifted and was re-
placed by cooler air. The storm was
preceded by peculiar saffron colored
glow of great brilliancy nearly an hour
before the wind arrived.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Threw Giant Powder into the Fire.

Chandlerville, H., Aug 70. Mrs.
Richard Coulton, wife Of a farmer near
here, swept up two pounds of giant
powder which had fallen from a shelf,
and, putting 1t into apaper bag, threw
it into a fire in the yard. Her ten
year-old son, who was standing near
by, was fatally burned, and Mrs Coul-
ton is in critical condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

: Pittsburg, Kan, Aug. ls.-Texas
fever is spreading among the cattle in
this vicinity. 1t was brought in by
southern cattle, which were driven
across the country last April and herd
ed five mi les north of the city. Hough-
ton Brothers and Mr.. Schofeld are
the chief sufferers so far. Frank
Treadwell, dairyman, is fearful that
the fever is among his cattle, and eight
or ten head have died on the farm adj
Joining him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. ls.-Yester-
day at the stock yards, Curtis Poe, Of
Clinton, Mo-, sold 20 native steers,
which averaged l,42S pounds, for rs per
100 pounds. The price is the highest
paid in this city since December, 1895,
when Christmas beeves sold at the same
rate, and 81 cents per 100 more than
beeves of equal grade brought last
August.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Thirty-FIye States to Be Represented.

Thtrty-FIve stHtes 10 DC nePreseHteu
Chicago, Aug. 12.-The committee OF
arrangements for the conference on
commissions and trusts called by the
Civic federation to meet in Chicago
September IS to IS has decided to hold
the regular sessions in Central Music
hall, with two night mass meetings at
the Auditorium. OF the S5 state dele
cations being appointed Is have been
reported to the committee, the rest
promised before September |.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Reward.for- Evidencec Plan.

Topeka. Kan, Aug. l2.--Otlicers Of
the state temperance union are receive
ing reports from many sections of the
state where the Neutrality-suspicious."
plan has been or is being adopted. In
nearly every place where 1t has been
given fair trial and where the people
show that they are earnest it is re-
ported 10 be proving great success
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Cryptic Rite ExemplIfied.

Denver, COL, Aug. is.--Between 500
and 800 Cryptic Rite Masons witnessed
the exemplifcation Of the degree at
the Broadway theater yesterday even
ing. twas the completion OF the cere-
mony begun upon the summit of Pixies
peak.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Many Americans visit Dewey.

Naples, Aug. 1O.-Admiral Dewey is
kept busy returning the visits which
have been made to him on board the
Olympia. Americans are arriving here
daily from various parts of Italy to pay
their respects to the admiral.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

Springfield, Ill, Aug. i2.-Col. VIII
liam J. Bryan spoke on pending prob
lens" TO an audience Of 10000 people
at the Old Salem Chautauqua near Pc
tersburg. Former Congressman Jerry
Simpson, OF Kansas, was on the plat
form and was heartily cheered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
II. Ioul. Want. Republican Convention.

st. Louis, Aug. 1.-THE Business
Mems league resolved to inaugurate
vigorous campaign to secure the re-
publican convention next year and
authorized President Walbridge to APP
point special committee for the pur-
pose, as well as to officially notify each
national committeeman of the city's
candidacy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

Over 100 Pennsylvania miners were
unloaded at Weir City, Kan, to take
the place Of strikers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

The J. c. Robb elevator at Kingfisher,
Ok, was destroyed by fire, together
with %. 900 bushels ~ wheat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

Leon Tonz, six-year-old boy, fell to
the ground from three-story building
at South McAlester, |. T., and was in.
stantly killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

Washington, Aug. 15.-There have
been enlisted for the ten regiments for
the Philippines 1900 men, leaving but
80 more to make the regiments COM
plete. 1t has been determined to send
400 recruits Of those raised to the Phil
ippines for the Thirty-sixth and Thirty
seventh regiments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
''Give Your Boys a Chance"

the closing words an address by Abraham Lincoln He
hlden become. you have Children study their individual
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
SENATOR STEWARDS VIEWS

seventh regiments.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

From the Boston Transcript: Flog-
ging Is almost unknown In the Brit
ish navy nowadays, but II has not
been abolished by law. The lash is
used as punishment for a limited
number Of offenses and not infre-
quently years pass without a single
application of the lash. Recently,
however, an incorrigible bad, charac-
ter on board one Of the warships at
Cape Town was sentenced to receive
eighteen lashes. He became uncon-
scious before the punishment was
completed and was sent back TO his
quarters. The affair has created a
great sensation In England and may
lead to organized agitation for the
abolition of fogging In the navy.
Fifty years ago sentence of eighteen
lashes would have seemed to the pub
lie simply normal penalty for an in
fraction OF discipline and would have
occasioned no comment. Today II Ia
described as brutal. The difference
between 1849 and 1899 and the con-
sequent. development Of humanity Ia
strikingly shown in the different views
of the two periods of the fit punish
ment for naval and military misde-
meanors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21

Now that her point was gained Mar
guerlte was filed with all sorts Of fears
and was shivering and trembling as
che followed her guide--now wishing
from the bottom OF her heart that she
had not come, now utterly carried
away by the thought OF seeing him
again. She dared not ask the nurse
any questions as to his coniition-she
could not trust her voice.
They reached the door OF the private
room he occupied.
Now wait here a moment" said
the nurse. as she passed inside.
Again the suspense was almost sick
ening. 1t seemed to Marguerite hours
before the nurse returned.
It's all right. You can go In" she
said:
For the first time Marguerite won
dered what she should do.
rs he delirious?" she asked Of the
nurse.
"oh. no; he's perfectly sensibler'
Marguerite had expected delirium-
she had not realized the fact that VAL
dane would know her, and now felt
herself tremble until she called forth
all her strength, physical and moral.
and walked steadily and noiselessly
into the room.
There was a slight movement as
Vaidane sank back upon his pillows.
My wife," he said, in rather low,
but distinct yoice-'my wife. / could
not believe II. But it is you-really
YOU"
The flowers fell from her hands. She
made a step forward, and tried to
speak, but could not. for the tears
which overran ner eyes and fell down
her face. He had held out his hand
and she took it, held 1t for moment
between her own, and then impulsive-
ly carried it to her lips.
Take care" said Valdane, gently.
DO nothing you will regret afterward.
You think l am dying, and l hoped I
was; but they tell me now that am
to live and be sound again, so let us
have nothing that you wish recalled"
"You will live-you will? All, how
thankful / ami"
Thankful" he echoed.
yes. thankful-so thankful for ev-
erything! First, that you married
me. then that Bernard threw me over,
then that happened to come to Lon
don yesterday, and last that l came
here. with you-with you!"
And you said you were my wife
you told the nurse you were my wife"
he said slowly. his eyes fixed long
ingly upon her face. Marguerite, my
life, my love, did you mean that?"
There was a long silence. At last
she said:
Yes, I meant It,"
The bed was strewn with fragrant
flowers. A shaft OF spring sunlight
streaming through the tall window
rested on the two heads.
"Val," she whispered, "Val." we
must never be parted any more"
(The End)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
THE BEST OF 1T.
And Stin Lovely Woman Is ClamoIing
for Her Rights.

And stin Lovely Woman Is Clamoring
for Her Rights.
Every man has his day; but thanks
to his gallantry, woman has every day.
If reasonably indulgent, she is mis-
tress of her destiny. She has her fin
ger in all sorts of pie, writes Jean Po-
tage in the Boston Home Journal. Her
sins are forgiven her. If she murders
a man who has failed to treat her like
the perfect lady she was not, the jury
is pretty apt to acquit her, taking into
consideration the naughtiness OF the
man. On the other hand II she treats
man hastily, and he does her quietus
make with a large bodkin, twelve good
men and true disbelieve his story and
order him to the scaffold If she sues
her lover for breach of promise, she
gets at least part of what she sues
for. If he sues her he gets the ha-ha
from all the newspapers. In case Of a
quarrel in which she is to blame, she
has court of last resort which is
closed to mankind-she can always
not going her way. If she loses a
part of woman's glory-her golden
locks-she may piece out the remain
der with some adroitly commingled
curls, to the eternal deception of the
public, and so never hear the remarks
OF derision turned toward her bald
headed husband. II she's an, actress
she can play Juliet and Hamlet both,
while the male Thespian, though he
may make better Hamlet, is preclud-
ed by public prejudice and an insipient
black beard from ever looking at the
moonlight and asking Romeo where
fore he Is Romeo And still she asks
for her rights" and seeks for power"
The first person who asked for the
earth, and then scolded because 1t was
not fried on both sides and turned
over, must have been OF the sex that
brought Adam to grief with an apple
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
Nepalese Letters.

The author OF In Northern India"
tells OF his experience at Bhagwanpur.
where he wished to post four letters.
They were addressed to friends In
England, who are stamp-collectors
and only contained few lines to say
! had sent them In order to secure
Ncpalese stamp. The postmaster re-
fused to accept them. Foreigners, he
said, were not permitted to post let
tiers In Nepal, the postal service being
only for use by the Nepalese. We sat
on our elephant and reasoned, but he
was firm, and tho police and other off,
Gals all supported him. After long
discussion we at last persuaded him TO
let us post the letters and leave II to
the government at katmandu to de-
eide whether they might be forwarded.
Then we went into his Office, mud
hut, and sat on low stools, nearly the
whole population watching In a crowd
In front OF the large open space. The
postmaster redirected each letter in
Nepalese characters. and taking a large
sheet OF paper. prepared full report
for his government. the police In
spector reading our description. and 80
forth, from the permit" We were
particularly required to declare that
the letters did not contain any polltl-
cal matter. Then came the very serl-
GUS business OF stamping them. lie
had to get out large wooden box for
t." stamps. and another for the date
stamp. There are stamps of three
values. equal to one penny, twopence
and sixpence. He assured US we could
not pay beyond Nepai. so we decided
to put one-penny stamp on each. and
leave the excess to be collected on
delivery II they ever reached England.
Fortunately they arrived after some
delay, and strangely enough, no excess
was charged. and thus had the pleas
ure OF anticipating the penny post.
which is not likely to be extended to
Nepal for many years to come.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
DOG DIES OF GRIEF.
Starved Himself to Death After His
Master Was Killed.

Master Was Killed.
New York Times: Ted was only a
dog. But he was faithful and affec-
tionate animal, and he is believed to
have died OF grief for the death of his
owner, John German. Of West Hobo
ken. German worked at the Wee
hawken coal docks. When German
went home at night there was always
a race between Germans four children
and Ted to see which should be the
first to greet him. One day about two
weeks ago German met with an accl-
dent. He was crushed between two
coal cars, and was taken to st. Mary's
hospital, Hoboken, where he died.
When the body was taken home Ted
sat at the head OF the coffin, and re-
fused to be driven away. When the
body was taken to the church, Ted fol-
lowed the funeral procession, waiting
patiently outside the church. Then he
followed his master to the cemetery
He remained there when the family
went home, but returned to the house
shortly after shutdown. Then he took
the place he had occupied while he sat
beside the coffin. The children. whose
grief was no keener than his. tried to
induce him to play, but he would not
leave the place he had selected. He
also refused to eat. Various kinds OF
meat were set before him, and he was
also tempted with saucers OF milk, but
he would neither eat nor drink. On
Thursday night he died, and Mrs. Cor
man says he deliberately starved him
self to death through grief for the
death Of his master. The four little
German children placed Ted's body in
a box and buried It in the garden under
a tree.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
BELL RuNo ON THE PREACHER
4 ser,ou. pa.y Imposed on church

A serious Duty Imposed on Church
Members In Michigan Church.
You remember the chestnut bell, OF
courses" said the man who had got out
of Chicago with only the loss OF one OF
his shoe heels. well, was greatly
tanen with 1t at the time. and when
set out to visit my old home in Michi-
gan ! bought dozen bells TO take
| along. Nobody in the town had heard
of them, but hadn't worn one over
day when the people caught on and |
was fairly besieged. When Sunday
came ! prepared to attend church like
a dutiful son, and at the proper time
mother and were seated In the pew.
Just what the text was can't remem-
Der, but the minister had scarcely an
nounced II when six OF my chestnut
bells sounded among the congrega-
| ton. The good man didn't mind
them in the least, but went ahead
with his work. He was rung up on
his hymn. and he was rung up every
| minute or two on his sermon, and
though there was something amusing
about II was also half-scared out OF
| my boots. AS l had brought the bells
to town didn't know but what he'd
hold me responsible, and open out on
me. About the middle of his sermon
he said something about Jonah, and
eleven of those bells went 't-i-n-g!' on
him In succession. He stopped. and
looked around, and then calmly said
win those people who are jIngling
keys kindly jingle little softer?'
was thankful to get out of that church
without a calamity" continued the bell
man, land l didn't do any laughing
till the next day. Then 1t was because
l learned that every blessed man who
had rung up the minister was serious
~ In earnest about 1t and felt II sort
OF duty, and because that minister
himself called at the house and ac-
cepted my own bell and rung 1t up
on mother within Ave minutes"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
POOR MoTHER!". SAID MARY. BREAKING OFF,
emit life was this time last year-eh.


emit life was this time last year-eh.
Madge?"
''Oh, Mary, how different"
Would you like to go back to those
times?"
NO" said Marguerite, emphatically,
81 should not"
What are you going to do this
morning." asked Mary, after pause.
There are the bridesmaids dresses to
try on"
"Yes; and to call on Mrs. Browning.
and ask her IL she will chaperone us
for a few theaters."
1--WE must take hanson to go and
see her. We will leave that till this
afternoon"
Very we'll"
"I will 60 and hunt out the address
Of this dressmaker of Mildred's," said
Mary. Our gowns will cost us a
pretty penny, Madge."
II suppose So" said Marguerite,
rather absently, as Mary left the room,
humming lively air.
Marguerite remained seated, far
away, thoughtful look in her eyes. as
II her mind were dwelling upon some
absent one.
81 cannot go to him." she said aloud,
"and he will never come to me. Is he
In England, wonder? Oh, where?
Never once did we meet him, all
through our travels. and now-now-
there can be no such thing as a chance
meeting, here In London"
With a restless sigh she took up the
newspaper and glanced idly through
the news. Very charming she looked
as she sat there. Her dress was taste
ful-simple but costly. 1t set of her
slender figure admirably. Her face
had gained in beauty since the autumn
before, though II had somewhat lost its
childlike roundness. and for the pres
emit at least the fun and mlrthful
mockery were hidden away. Her win
ter In Florence where she had mixed
IN the best society-had given her an
air of grace and distinction. Bernard
selwyn had shown lamentable igno-
rance OF her latent capabilities when he
Judged her to be unfit for an elevated
position.
Suddenly, as she read, the hand
which held the paper began to trem-
BILE. her lips frightened. her color rose.
Her eyes were fixed upon short para
graph.
"A gentleman was thrown from a
hanson in the Strand last night. and
seriously injured. He was taken to
Charing Cross hospital. whence II is
not considered prudent to remove him.
Letters found on him prove him to be
!. Mr.. Martineau. OF the firm Of Leroy
Id Martlnesu. solicitors. London"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
CHAPTER yvTIT

Marguerite Lilbourne and Mary Steli-
ing sat lazily over their breakfast in
a private hotel.
IL was April-a fair, sweet spring
morning. All London was looking its
very best, and the flower sellers adern-
ed the streets with masses OF pale
primroses and dainty Lent-lilles. Mary
was reading a letter, Marguerite lis
tening.
And mother likes the house so
much" said Mary, "and is longing for
US to come down. She hopes we shall
not stay in town more than week.
. Can we get through everything in a
.Sweek, Madge?"
oh, think so. l am longing to
see our new home"
We are so delighted that darling
Marguerite has decided to come to US"
read Mary. "The society is so nice
here; we have had all the best people
calling already. / am sure you will
both be pleased with the garden and
tennis lawns. AS to Marguerite's
rooms, she must choose and furnish
them herself, The father went over
yesterday to look at Bernars's estate
such noble place, he says-magnifi-
cent timber and plenty of game. The
marriage Is to be on the tenth of May.
Mildred is everything that we could
Yish-most kind; but can't helm
thinking now and then how nice it
would have been If our Madge could
have been mistress Of all that splen-
DOR"
Poor mother!" said Mary. break
Ing of. "she will never forgive Bruno
for jilting you, Madge."
1T is a great pity" returned Mar
guerite quietly. Il forgave him long
ago."
Il know you did," said Mary: Eat
least you said so; but, If it is true. why
did you refuse that nice Mr.. Lennox at
Nicer"
However, 1t doesn't matter, for II
seems you will have plenty of chances.
AS ! wrote to mother, l found it no
sinecure to chaperone a pretty heiress
all over Europe. Oh, dear, how differ
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-12-21
porter's face. He departed to make in.
quirieS,
CHAPTER XIX

marguerite sat down upon a bench
In the large lobby in which sba sound
herself. She was trembling from, bood
10 loot Never till this minute had
she realized the force of her own feel
lngs. Long since she had come to
me conclusion that her feeling for Ber-
nara had been merely that preference
winch so many young girls mistake for
love. But this other feeling, which for
months had been steadily growing in
her heart-it had needed but the fact
OF Valdane's being In danger to reveal
10 her the strength which 1t had at
tanned. Thoughts Of delirium. ampu-
tation, fever, death, came crowoing
upon her imagination. She was Obliged
to summon all her self-control to keen
from breaking down.
Presently the porter came back with
the nurse, a pretty dark-eyed young
woman, with sympathetic face, She
looked at Marguerite kindly, but spoke
In rather a coldly authoritative man
ner.
i am very sorry. 1 daren't let Mr..
Martineau see any one without doc
tors orders, and the doctors not here
now"
"oh. but must see him!" Marguer-
lite said, frantic sense of helplessness
stealing over her.
I'm very sorry. It's not visiting
time, you know: and got into trouble
last week for admitting a visitor like
this. I really am sorry. Try tomor-
row."
Tomorrow! He might be dead by
then. Now. now was the time. Hav-
Ing come so far, she must attain her
end; perhaps tomorrow she would not
be able to screw up her courage.
is no one admitted-not their near
est relations when they are SO iii?
1t is very cruel" she said.
Well. perhaps his mother might be,
or his wife"
Marguerite was past sticking at tri-
fles now.
Il am his wife," she said.
Are your" returned the nurse. II
thought his wife was dead"
why should you think THAR" asked
Marguerite. a
Because he's got a wedding ring
suspended from his neck by piece OF
ribbon"
"oh, yes!" Marguerite stammered, II
know-that Is all right. But indeed /
am his wifel Oh, let me in!"
The nurse was conquered, and re-
quested Marguerite to follow her.