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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
The Turn Of the Tide.

Tao Railway Apa notes the cOuStrllC.
.;an - IN. nils NJ ra;lroad in Kan.
sas This year as AN important event IN.
dor IN. c;rcumstances. Nine miles OF
raw construction ,s not much. but
whom the fact is taken into considera.
ton that n Is the first that has been
done in Kansas Tor several Years. IL de.
serves more than a passing notice.
BEFORE the craze of populism took hold
N Kansas and carried il off in a fit OF
political Mysteries, it was the banner
st.ta in railroad building. In 1885
so6 miles NJ new road were construct
cd. in 1887 oO7O miles. About that
time the populistic agitation began,
and in 1898 the figure dropped to COL
miles In 1899 only 81 miles were
added The record for 1890 was 81
miles hut with that wear railway build
inc in the state practically ceased. the
nav mileaoe for the succeeding years
being as follows: 1891, l mile; 1892. 1
mile. 1903 rs miles; 1894, 3 miles; 1895,
is miles; 1896, ID miles; 1897 and 1898,
none
The AGE adds: III is undoubtedly
true that railway building in Kansas
was overdone during the boom period
of 1885 and 1887 but had it not been
for the hostile attitude of the populsts
and oppressive legislation the state
would have continued to develop her
vast AGRICULTURAL resources. and with
liberal treatment and helpful legisla-
ton much OF the new mileage, instead
of being a burden TO the railway com
panles, might have developed into pay
Ing property. As it is, more road has
been abandoned since 1890 in Kansas
than has been constructed in the same
period. The new road just completed
is an unimportant line, extending from
Blaine to Westmoreland, niue miles,
and gives the latter place connection
with the Leavenworth, Kansas & West
ern."
There has been decided revival in
railroad building during the past and
the present year, in all parts Of the
country, and II is believed that the
new progressive impulses have st last
reached Kansas. The state has awak-
ened from her populistic craze. The
republicans have been gaining for
some time, and in the local elections Of
this year demonstrated their ability to
control the state once more. This has
had the effect OF restoring confidence
in the future Of the commonwealth,
and capital is ready to take hold once
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
oxydonor Victory
DrugIess Healing!
The Most Remarkable Discovery Ever
KHowB In the Lins Of Physical
Sciescs, As Applied to the
Hesling Art.

The oxydonor Victory is purely mechanical
instrument discovered and perfected by that
grand old man so well known 10 the scientific
and medical world, DR.. Il. Sanche, after years Of
patient and careful research and experiments,
and is as certain In Its results as nature Itself.
In fact 1t Is natures assistant. II Is endorsed
and used by hundreds Of prominent physician
upon thousands of families use II as their only
Its action upon the human body Is perfectly MAJ
treatments and no bad effects can possibly res
water and is connected with the body by I
warm body, cold instrument), cause mild ne
the Hydrogen and poisonous matter: the body
quantities Of Oxygen, the life-giving portion Of
Ing up the weak parts inducing perfect, crcul
thoroughly vltalzed. nerves fed and disease
known fact acknowledged by the medical prof
Of disease is largely guess work, and the most
the Oxydonor; 1t assists nature and nature cui
Pure Oxygen. The instrument can be used b.
losing particle Of Its efficiency. 1t has no
pensive and will save all doctor bills. Drop us
most wonderful of scientific triumphs. 1t has
hear. the blind to see. and the insane restor'
Write to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

1t is very unfortunate that there are
some people, even in Kansas, who
would like to destroy the reputation
of the Kansas volunteers and give the
fighting Twentieth a bad name. In
this respect they pursue the same tao.
tics used by their allies, the Tagals
They fire a lot of shots in the dark, and
Is soon as the American forces arrive
they run like sons of guns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

made for it is backed up strongly by convincing
testimony Of those who have been cured by it
and know Of its virtues by experience.
Mr.. Ia ]. Clark, Of Orange Courthouse Va, writes:
"For six years had obstinate running ulcer my
ankle which at times caused me intense suffering was
so disabled for long while that wholly unfit for
business One of the best doctors treated constantly
but did me no good then tried various blood remedies.
without the least benefit s s s was SO highly
mended that concluded to try it, and the effect was
wonderful 1t seemed to get right at the seat Of the
disease and force ths poison out, and was COM
petely cured" Switt's Specific
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Fixing the Responsibility.

The official report of Gen. Otis is d
vindication of the American army in
the Philippines and strong indict-
ment Of the anti-expansionists of the
United States. There are many peace
loving people who believe that our gov
eminent and our soldiers were impa-
tient with the Filipinos and that
through manifestation of the military
spirit, or through lack of sympathy
with the natives, or through failure to
explain the pacific purposes of the
United States, they were indirectly re-
sponsible for the war, now almost
ended. The report of Gen. Otis, with
its quotations from official correspond
ence, will be particularly interesting
to all such people, and will leave not a
shadow for their belief to rest upon.
The report is simply an official his
tory Of military operations in the
Philippines, but it pakes clear beyond
dispute that the so-called anti-impe-
rialists OF the United States encouraged,
aided and Allotted rebellion. While
the president, Admiral Dewey and
Gen. Otis were endeavoring to inspire
confidence in the natives the antrim
perialists worked as earnestly to de-
stroy confidence and to promote dis
content and hostility. When the
presidents proclamation was issued
the remark Of an American to the eff
feet that the document was hypocrit-
ical and dishonest and worse than
Spanish pronunciamento, was pub
lished in the Filipino papers.
When plots Of the Filipinos were dis
covered and reported the authortiesin
Washington counseled patience. When
Gen. Miller went to Iloilo orders from
the war department denied him per-
mission to land, simply because the
policy of the government was to pro-
woke no conflict While the president
was cautioning army officers in COM
mand to give the natives no excuse for
opening hostilities, anti-expansionists
at home, in Hong-Kong and Manila
were furnishing money, arms and am
muniton to the natives that they
might be prepared to make war on
American soldiers. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Dlslnterrinc Bodles Of the Maine yIct,m.

Washington, Dec, Capt. Greene,
commanding the naval station at
Havana, reported to the navy depart.
ment yesterday that the disinter.
ring and placing in sealed Baskets the
remains of the victims of the Maine
who We're buried at Havana will b
completed by the 18th inst
A Prohibition Bill Defeated In Georgia.
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 9--By a vote OF %
to IA the Willingham bill, which pro
vides for the humiliation Of the whisky
traffic in Georgia, was defeated yester
day afternoon in the senate. The bill
reached the senate last week with 4
small majority from the house. Thi,
disposes Of the attempt to secure the
enactment Of q prohibition bill in The
present legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
LAFAYETTE DOLLARS
The Souvenir Coins Will Be Deliv-
cred Before Christmas.
CRITICISM on The ARMY RATION.
The Deputy Surgeon General Shows Thst
the Ration IL the best Ia the World
Bill for Increase Of Army Sur
geOns-Estimates This Year.

Washington, Dee. 9--The secretary
of the treasury yesterday ordered the
purchase of silver bullion for the spe-
cial mintage OF the Lafayette souvenir
dollars and arrangements are making
to mint them and ii Is almost certain
the coins will be delivered to subscrib-
ers before Christmas. A specimen coin
was submitted by Mr.. Gage to the La
fayette memorial commission some
days ago and upon the recommended
ton of a special expert committee, COM
posed of Artists Frank Millet and e. A.
Coolidge, who pronounced the coin the
most artistic piece of work turned out
by the United States mint, was ap'
proved The secretary of the Lafayette
memorial commission says subscrip'
tions, which have been opened to the
public, are coming in rapidly at the
headquarters in Chicago, and that the
coins are likely to be all subscribed be-
fore the first Of the year. Sfbscrip-
tions for coins at 50 each are being re-
ceiyed at the American Trust and Say
ing bank at Chicago-sen as a rule
through local banks.
CRITICISMS ON ARMY RATION.
Washington, Dec. 9.--ln view OF the
recent criticisms on the army ration,
directed to the presence of so large a
portion of fat meats, for use in tropi-
cal climates, Surgeon General Stern
berg has caused to be prepared re.
port upon this subject by Deputy Sur
econ Charles Smart. Col. Smart shows
It is the most liberal ration in the
world, and, to use his own language,
ut is the best ration for the far north
west of this continent, and it is the
best for the tropics, when intelligent
" utilized. 1t is the product Of the
experience of several generations Of
army officers and is the part Of wis
dom to be slow IN urging alteration at
the suggestion Of people who know
that an excess OF fatty food is not suit.
able for dietary in the tropics, and
who have just discovered that there
are 70 ounces of bacon In the soldier
ration.n
BILL FOR INCREASE OF ARMY SURGEONS.
Washington, Dec. 9.--Surgeon Cen
eral Stcrnb berg has prepared a bill for
presentation to congress providing for
material increase Of the medical de.
partment Of the army to meet the
greatly increased demands OF the exist
Ing military organization. The add.
ton to the corps OF four assistant sur.
reons general with the rank Of colonel,
ten deputy surgeons general with the
rank OF lieutenant colonel, 80 surgeons
with the rank Of major and 80 assistant
surgeons with the rank OF first lieuten-
ant who shall have the rank OF captain
at the expiration Of Ave years Of serv-
ice is asked It Is provided that the
vacancies TINS created in the grade OF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
RUNNING SORE
ON HIS ANKLE.
After Six Years Of Intense
Suffering, Promptly Cured
Obstinate sores and ulcers which
refuse to heal under ordinary treat
ment soon become chronic and deep

entire circulation is in dsp sHs cond and Insy
any sappng away the vitality In every the poison must
be eliminated Fl the blood and amount Of external treatment
can have any effect.
There no uncertainty about the merits Of S s S every claim
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

The annual report of the comptroller
shows the deposits in the banks Of the
United States have increased from 49,.
y76, 4lO, 4Oa to s6,76s, 65s, 1851. The in.
crease Of nearly s., 900, 900, 900 is prac.
teal evidence that the gold standard
Is capable Of giving tho country all
the money it needs with which to d
ausinesa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

, throughout the United States and thousands
"family physician" and enjoy perfect health.
lral; no unpleasant sensation, as In electrical
1t. The Oxydonor Victory is placed In cold
metal cord The contrast OF heat and cold,
alive current to flow from the body drawing out
hen being in q negative state, absorbs great
the atmosphere. Increasing the vitality. build.
tion,-and perfect health ensnes. Pure blood
expelled BY emdlcating its cause 1t Is we'll
,sion. that the application of drugs for the cure
rious results often follow their use. Not so with
s with the greatest and most nfallible OF cures
any one and will last for generations without
speciality but cures ALL diseases. II Is not ex-
postal card for pamphlet fully explaining this
ade the lame and paralytic to walk the deaf to
! to reason. No electricity. Achild can use 1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
S. S. 8. FOR TRE BLOOD

drives out every of mpuy in the blood and in this way
permanently the most obstinate deepseaed ulcer
tains particle of potash mercury other mineral s.
Contagious Blood Poison Serofua Cancer Catarrh Eczema
Rheumatism Sores Ulcers Bos any other blood trouble Insist
upon s. s s.; nothing take its place
Vaabeboo mailed free Swift Specific Company Atlanta Ga.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
ATLANTIC CITY WARD

Rev. w T. Williams entertained the
i,oard OF stewards of I.cKics Memorial
AL. T.. Church last night with an Gle.
giant supper at the parsonage on Cen
trail avenue.
Despite the Indictment weather n good
sized audience attended-tho II. ilipi,+ i-.,,
wedding at LeKies Memorial Church
iaet night: The entertainment was a
most meritorious one.
a most interesting meeting Of the
Silver Cross Circle of the Kings
Daughters was held at the residence OF
Mrs. I. G. White. on Rivcrview ave-
niue at II o'clock yesterday morning.
Mrs j. c. Sibley. of Frcdericksburp
VA. who has been visiting Mrs. Jesse
ESreene. on Front street, has returned
Norfolk mp ~
pl Electric car No. /. of the Lambert's
rolnt Line, on its way to the CITY from
the Point at 1880 a. m. vasfordo o.'
}mmped the track at the corner Of
onnriotte and CRANKY streets. 1t was
nulled on the track by a car of the
Church street line
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
THE OLD WAY
Of Treating Dyspepsia and sndtrcs.
hohby DictIn: ~ Dangerous ana
GscfuI One

,,o Wa say me Old way, but really it is a
very common ono ut present limo ava
many dySpeptics and physicians as we'll
CONSIDER the first step to take in attempt-
x: 70 cure indigestion is 10 diet. either
by selecting certain foods and r.iectintr
otherS or TO greatly diminish the QUANTITY
usually taken, In other words The stnrvS'
ton plan Is by many supposed to be III.
first essential.
Tho almost certain failure of the star
tV,nIon cure for dyspepsia has been proven
t'me and again. but still the moment dvs-
pepsia makes its appearance a course OF
dieting Is at once advised
All this is radically wrong. 1t is fool
tsh ana unscientific to recommend d!cting
or starvation. to man suffering from
ooyspepsia, because Indigestion itself
starveS every organ and every nerve and
every fbre in the body.
What the dyspeptic wants IS abundant
nutr,,tloh. which means plenty of good.
Wnolesome. well cooked food and some
Ii'hg 70 assist the weak stomach to digest
e! Iu,is IS exactly the purpose for which
and this Is the method by which they cure
tie worst cases OF dyspepsia in Other
words inc patient eats plenty of whole
some 1000 ana Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
le.s digest Il for him. In this way the
system IS Nougished and the overworked
digest the food whether the stomach
works or not. One OF these tablets viii
digest 5000 grains of meat or ceps
Your druggist Will tell You that Stuart
Dyspepsia Tablets is tho purest and
every trial makes one more friend for
this excellent preparation. Sold al Scots
for full! sized package at all drug stores
A little book on stomach diseases mailed
free by addressing +. a. Stuart Co, Mar
shadi' Si'ch mhl6.l7.19
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
BooKKR's LAST PROPHECY.
THE NORFOLK AND WESTERNS
FIND-DIRE CALAMITY COMING.

DIR" Booker. who will be recalled
in connection with the prediction that
Norfolk would be visited by an earth
quake last August, called on the Vir-
ginian-Pilot yesterday with the infor-
nation that he had just returned from
the Flat Top coal regions. whittier the
Lord took him in n vision. that he
might acquire valuable information and
impart it to the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company. DR." Booker does,
not know any OF the officials. but
knowing that all OF them took and
read the Nirginianp Pilot. he adopted
it as Il quick, sure and reliable COM
munication.
Il was caught up in n VISION" said
the prophet, and carried to the Nor
folk and Western coal mines. l was
put down on the eastern boundary line.
whore l saw 4 man strike his pick into
the coal. and the oil burst out clear,
and running like n ditch fun of water.
Il was against caught up and car
RED to the western line. where l saw
the same thing.
The Lord said to me- Go and tell
;hc Norfolk and Western people. who
control ali this ground and coal. that
they may know what l shall give
them? This ended the vision. and l
have fulfilled the Lords wish"
DIRE; CALAMITY COMING.
DR. Booker had other visions to
unfold, some of them PREGNANT with
dire calamity for the soe.iy city of
Norfolk. Tho Nirsinian-Pilot. at his
earnest request will relate two:
The Lord showed me that disease
now among the people is not what the
doctors call it. and that it was sent
upon them as punishment for sin
1t is black leprosy. Unless the people
repent He will punish them more.
The next plague will be yellow
fever The Lord told me to proclaim
that he would send it upon the city
next fall and the people would die off
like sheep Put Ii in your paper.
please. They tell me every body will
see 1t then. I can't Sc all the people
to tell Them
DR." Booker says he foresaw and
foretold. a Church street shoe dealer
being his auditor. the sewer cavc-in on
Cove street. and the destruction of
Emerald Hall. The Lord did not tell
him to proclaim these visions to the
people.
The Dr." before his departure from
We locals sanctnm sanctorum. said:
II would not have told YOU these
things. hut the Lord commanded me to
do so. | have been somewhat AGAINST
your paper because 1t called me n fake
when the earthquake. which | foretola
had been called back by the Lord. fail
Cd TO come"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
MRS. +. II. WALTERS.

The obsequies of Mrs. Fredrice Hunt
er Walters, daughter of the late Mr..
Aaron Milhado. and relict of the late
Joseph NJ. Walters, were held from the
residence, No. "a Brown street, at 4:SO
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. DIR. c. r..
Grammer. of Christ p. Il. Church. The
remains were laid to rest in E;lmwood
Cemetery. Following were the pail
bearers: Major r. c. Taylor, Messrs.
c. w. Grandy, Lee Boush. George
Chamberlain, George =. Henneberry,
Alex. Santos, Captain John ii. Sharp
and Captain John Il. Todd.
MIR. JAMES L. RAY.
Mr.. James l.. Ray. n native of Win
chester, Va. but who has been n res
idcnt Of Washington, d. c., for the
past 80 years, died yesterday morning.
at st. Nincents Hospital. where nc
had been under treatment. aged a,
years. The funeral will take place
from II. d. divers undertaking estab-
lishmcnt at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The remains will be sent via the Wash
ington steamer to his late home for in
terment.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
BRARBLETON WARD

w IN reporting the address of Rev. Dir
a. Dung, ON Bible Study in vns.
t tStuu a.. issue of the Virginian-PiIot
nn I I'm incorrectly stated that it was
a. st,o' III opuTSeon Memorial. when
~ shouid nave said Park Avenue Ran.
list Church. The mistake xn. , ,,"
unintentonal. vas -'"Eelv
,, MRS. W. ". Hicks. of No. 4O5 ros,
s sa,ghi;en "a, avenue, is improving aftcr n
r t.ous nihcss of several weeks.
corinthian Lodge of Masnns hod
work I'm the second degree las ,,io,, '.''u
Ihe Busy Bcc Society OF Sn,,,.,Iao,
memorial Baptist Church. viii ~,
Wiih Miss lillian Whitehurst. No. 305
q n ~ lark avenue, Friday evening, at
Notwithstanding tho rain ,orr,
ana highly appreciative audience VII
messed the concert given by Tho le,1,n,,
amateur talent Of Norfolk Mt Sn,,rnoaH
memorial Baptist Church last nirbt
enc ne eNceilent program published in
sundays issue of the Virrininn- pilot
was carried out in the main. to tbc e
delight of all present. " 'i'''
MI McLouchlan nccomnanied tbo
performers very exquisltely on the
Mr.. w. p. Traylor. Of South Park
avenue, employed Mt s. r. Whitn.s
plow factory is confined to his hnn,o
ny painful burn on his foot. received
Wnlle at work several DAVIS ago
MIS-. w: @. Thomas of East HiclIond
avenue. has returned from a visit to
relatives in Hampton. W
Rev. l.. r. Christie. nastor ne Gu,
gcon Memorial Baptist Church win 10
GIN a series of meetings Mt his church
sunday night. looking 10 n revival ~
religion. Vi
me Erambleton Independent Demo-
Critic Ciup viii meet ut s o'clock to-
morrow night at the club rooms.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
WOMAN's TROUBLES.

The troubles of woman are legion
most OF them being caused by female
weakness ana irregularities brought on
by overwork and worry. MANY lIoncn
are so run down in health that life has
become burden to them. But eyperi-
ence and skill can change all this. DR.
Greene. 80 West 14th St. New York
City, the eminent specialist, and the
most successful physician in the coun-
try in curing diseases. has made a
special study of the complaints OF wo
men and never fails to effect o. cure
even In the most desperate case. ANY
sick woman can consult DR.. Greene by
letter, free. Let her describe her case
to him in all confidence and he Will
write her the advice that will soon
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
EETnEsOIrCITIxG COMMITTEE.
ARE BEING APPOINTED FOR THE
MAY NIISCHIANZA


The special committee appointed by
the directors of the Tidewater Carni-
val Association to select the soliciting
committees for the May Mischianza,
met in the rooms of the Business Mems
Association last night and began its
work. y special committee will be ap-
pointed for each branch of business in
the city. The names for quite Il NUM-
Der of these committees were selected
last night and to-day General Mana
ger Anderson will endeavor 10 see
these gentlemen and get their consent
to serve.
The committee does not anticipate
any trouble raising the necessary
amount of money TO successfully carry
out the undertaking. and it Is confident
~ expected that the spring jubilee will
equal most of similar entertainments
given In other Southern cities.
The Advertising Committee will meet
tonight, when the order for ltho-
graphs, etc, will no doubt be given
out. Mr.. Bolton. representing the Hoen
Lithogra7hing Co, has submitted a
beautiful design for poster and quot
cd very reasonable price for it. and
the committee Will very likely give Mr..
Bolton the order at once. as It is very
Important to set this advertising mat
ter distributed as early as possible.
General Manager Tom Anderson will
nave his headquarters for the present
IN one Of the rooms of the Business
Men Association. Though engaged in
several other enterprises he viii give
the Mischanza much of his tins and
val ~ '''
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
yyili Over~aul ,yotcr un,o,

The Water Board has decided TO
make thorough revision of the water
rates with q view TO correcting any err
rors which may exist. The clerical
force has been increased and an in
spection of the department begun.
1t is said that of the errors Giscov.
cred the majority are in favor OF the
consumer.
1t appears that there has not been
a general overhauling of this depart-
ment for many years. AS a matter of
TACT. it is department which the pub
lie knows very little about.