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Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
.DUCKHD A PREACHER.
FIRE BRAND ADVOCATES HAVE
TOUGR LUCK.
Irate Farmers Attack Them and Cap
turs One, Making Him Promise to
Leave the County-Auch Feeling
Manifested.

The Fire Brand campmeeting on
the Brechbill farm near Moonlight
reached a crisis last night. The
meetings have been growing in sensa'
tionalism during the past few nights
and Evangelist Irwin and Others have
made rabid attacks on other churches
and denominations, particularly the
River Brethren. Many Of the Fire
Brand members have shown great ex.
citement, leaping, singing and in
many ways exhibiting a religious
emotionalism that was very attractive
to the crowds Of curious onlookers.
Many Of the surrounding farmers
and their men we're dissatisfied with
the proceedings and last night after
the services band Of them went to
the tent and attempted to capture IT.
win but without success. He had
been warned and could not be found.
1t is reported that he has left the
county although his meeting was to
have continued until Friday night.
Another preacher was, however,
captured. The farmers held con-
sultation, many being in favor of Civ.
ing him a scare by hanging him for a
while. Finally it was agreed to ouck
him. He wa. taken to stock tank
nearby filled with water and was i'm
mersed as long as it was safe to do so.
Then he was taken out, dripping and
frightened, and made 10 promise that
he would leave the county. For fear
he would forget it he was ducked
again and then allowed to 60.
1t twas planned to wreck the tent
but this was not done. 1t is believed
that there will be no more Fire Brand
campmeeting near Moonlight-not
now. Irwin, it is said, carries large
revolver and evidently feared trouble
from his preaching. Feeling runs
high in the community and there
may be some serious trouble yet.
The crowd in charge of the INNER
sion waited until the preacher was
coming from the tent after services
and then grabbed him and carried him
to the tank. He presented remark
able and pathetic picture when he
CAME Oul.
1t is said that Irwin who left Tues
day took over 5000 with him, the
fruits Of four days ministrations. 1t
is said that Mrs. Brechbill gave him
800 and that a woman whom he
"cured" ofcancer by laying on fhands
donated 800. The remainder was in
subscriptions. He came near having
visit from unfrieudly neighbors
when here two years ago but then as
now he was shrewd enough to depart
in time.
1t is also reported that a young
girl was so overcome by the excite
ment that there is some doubt as to
her recovery.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
THE TWENTIETH'S FOURTH.
Ed Little Was One Of the Guests Of
Honor.

MANILA, July 5.-On the evening
OF the Fourth Of July an effort for a
genuine celebration Of the day was
made by the officers Of the Third bat
talon, Twentieth Kansas. An enter
tainment committee composed OF
Captain Orwig, CAPTAIN Flanders,
and Lieutenant Hamilton arranged
the details OF the affair and COM
mittee on decoration composed
OF Lieutenant Krause, Lieu
tenant Agnew, Lieutenant Hop
kins and Lieutenant Mitchell effective
ly decorated the banquet hall.
OF the invited guests General Funs-
ton was absent busy in the field
watching for an insurgent outbreak
at San Fernando, but Mrs. Funston
and Mrs. Schliemann were present.
These, with Chaplain Schliemann
and Lieutenant Hull, Lieutenant
Walker, Major Rafter, Captain Smith
and Colonel Metcalf, we're the guests
OF honor.
Captain Albright was toastmaster.
The absence of General Funston pre-
vented his reply to the toast, "How
Learned to Swim" Lieutenant Simp-
son discussed crossing streams under
difficulties, in responding to the
toast "How | Crossed the Bridge Of
Lodi"
Chaplain Schliemann provoked con-
siderable merriment with his reclta.
tion Of an original poem OF which
two stanzas are:
The steam will soon blow
For the Twentieth to go
And what will the regiment do then,
Poor thingf
Float back to Frisco
Before we have snow,
And scatter like quail on the wing,
Glad thing!
Where the corn tassels blow
In the dizzy mile row,
What will the private do there,
Poor thingf
~ have fought and I've bled,
Sure now will wed,
And gravely raise Edward where used tt
raise Ned"
Right thing.
Lieutenant Hamilton discussed
"The Girl Found Here" and Lieu
tenant Hull responded to "The Girl
Left Behind
Mrs. Funston played on the violin
and the wild applause Of the meI
showed their appreciation. Captain
Smith talked Of when the Times Ar,
Out Of Joint" and Lieutenant Walkel
recited graphically 1.-The Trials Of
staff Officer"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
6 cent lawns at only A cents at
Nusz'S. A bargain.
Brick Livery Stable, Spruce street

6 cent lawns at only cents at
Nusz'S. A bargain.
According to the report Of the
2Oth's Fourth Of July celebration the
soldiers agreed to come home and
"raise Edward where they used to
raise Ned" which we take to mean
that they intend to name their sons
after the lieutenant colonel.
X. c. journal: Will Little, who
has been in a hospital in South Nc
Alester, has recovered sufficiently to
be able to visit his home at Perry.
Little is secretary Of the Territorial
Horticultural society and will attend
the grape carnival at Oklahoma City
Friday.
60 cent shirt waist is being sold at
SO cents at Nusz's.
Topeka Capital A Dickinson
county farmer will be tried for insan-
ity. One Of his freaks is to 60 out in
the pasture, mount a horse and ride
it around and around until the ami
NAL becomes exhausted. The asylum
is no place for that man. Parker OF
Abilene should make him a conductor
on one Of his merry-go-rounds.
Thomas Ferry and Andrew Hart,
two Dickinson county farmers, have
| invented Kallir corn harvester that
promises in every way to be a sue
cess. In fact, every person who
has seen it operated pronounces 1t
the most successful and economical
header for Kaflir corn ever invented.
The header has interested a number
Of implement men.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
ENGINE BLEW UP.
Strange to Say, the Engineer Escaped
Injury.

A serious accident occurred on the
farm Of Fletcher Force of South Dick
inson last evening. Threshers were
at work and the engineer had stepped
to the platform Of the engine to put
in coal when the engine exploded,
sending pieces Of iron for rods. The
threshers were frightened and
thought the engineer killed but he
walked out Of the smoke practically
unhurt but badly scared.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

Of a frog, with both hands flat on the
ground. She is absolutely helpless,
and until year ago, was cared for
by her mother, who is now dead.
The woman can talk inteligently on
some subjects, and has a remarkable
memory. She can recall events Of
thirty years ago as well as those Of
Yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

Andrew Ross will have a public
sale Of cattle, horses and implements
at his place 2 miles northwest Of
Manchester, on Wednesday, August
80, commencing at 10 aa m. Free
lunch at noon.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
NeWton-P Peters.

AT Kansas City on Tuesday occur.
red the quiet wedding of Mr.. Reed
Peters, formerly Of Abilene and Ma
yarre, and Miss Pearl Newton of that
place. The many friends Of the
groom will extend hearty good wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

LOST OR MIsLAD, Policy No. 1902
issued by The Penn Mutual Life In
surance company on the life Of Rob
ert J. Lank. The finder will please
return it to the undersigned. Appli.
cation has been made for the issuing
Of duplicate. RoBT. J. LANK,
47-6* Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

A good home for sale cheap. Inquire
at 6Os North Elm street. 6S-6ts3c
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
This Up

And whenever you need any nice
fresh Groceries consult the following
prices. None but reliable goods
handled.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

E. Bergstresser, dentist.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

30 cent straw hats for only 25 cents
at Nusz's. 50-2
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
SyrupS,

! gallon pail fancy Table Syrup, .S5
! quart can Syrup .,..... 10
! pitcher pure Maple Syrup. .4S
l large pail Fancy Country Sor-
ghum. .,.,... ............. 80
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24
Spices.
Pure Black Pepper, ground, per

rure BLACK fepPer, ground, per
ID !. .,.................. ;. as
Pure Cinnamon, ground, per lb rs
Gloves, ground, per b.. rs
+" Ginger, ground, per b.. .25
:" Mustard, ground, per h.. .25
Whole Cinnamon, per lb. ...... .25
Whole Allspice, per ID. -. =. rs
Whole Ginger, per lb. ........ rs
Whole Cloves, per lb ........ rs
Whole Pepper, per b.. 49,. rs
Package Mixed Spices. ......... 10
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

Pure Cider Vinegar, per gallon,
zoe; 5 gallons. :. ....... -. rs
Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-08-24

Hoosier, Superior and GrundIach
Disc, Press Wheel and Shoe
Drills. They cannot be equaled
in any market. Insure wheat
crop by using the right materials.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-08

a. popular and witty minister, on
ascending the steps OF the church one
Sunday afternoon, saw an ole woman
struggling against rheunatics to reach
the top Of the steps, and at once taking
her by the arm be gently assisted her
up. On reaching the top. che asked
him who was to preach, "Oh, Rev.
B." be replied. giving bic own name.
.'Oh, gracious e!' exclaimed tie old
woman, ''heIp me down again. i
would rather listen to man sharpening
a saw. Please help ne down again.
/ DO nos care to 60 in" The minister
was at 6rss inclined to refuse. tut the
humor Of the situation tickled him. sod
be remarked as be reached the bottom
of the steps, lyon are quite right, my
good woman l would not 60 10 myself
if | was not paid for it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-08
Miles Must Prove Charges.
President Determines to H.
stituee an Inqulry-.A Court.
martial Is Possible.

Washington. Feb 3-The purpose
Of the president TO terminate the
unsatisfactory state of affairs that has
existed for some time as the result OF
the numerous charges and counter
charges and interviews respecting
the character of the army beef: by
instituting formal inquiry into these
matters and endeavoring to place the
responsibility where it belongs was
made known to day. This inquiry
will not be undertaken before the
commission to investigate the con-
duct Of the war has made it's report
to the president. The scope of this
new inquiry has not been defined,
but it certainly will embrace the
allegations made by Gen Miles as to
the character Of the army supplies,
and will involve that officer to the
extent that be must make these
charges good and to that degree will
be on trial himself Should the
charges be found well established a
heavy responsibility would be placed
upon the packers ard persons con-
cerned in the meat inspection and
perhaps others should they fall IN,
supported Gen Miles may be obliged
to answer.to courtmartial for reflect.
ing upon the character of other
officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-08
The Governors Condition.

Dr.. Babcock stated at I o'clock
last night that he bad just LEFT Gov.
Ellerbe, who had passed quiet day
and was doing as well as could be
expected. At that hour it was not
necessary for the physicians to re.
turn during the night.
Inquiries for news OF the COVER
nor's condition have been made on
all sides during the last few days and
news that was favorable to his speedy
recovery has been received with ex-
pressions of qualification The State,
Feb. 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-08

there is weekly, or monthly, large
amount Of cash distributed among a
non. productive class who freely spend
their earnings. The producers, cy
which be meant farmers. fnd ready
market for their surplus products Of
vegetables, fruits. meats, eto. As a
consequence prosperity is il The vicinity
CT every mill.
As farmer then be deemed it q
matter os wise public policy TO give
encouragement 20 these enterprises.
From The view poiot of a taxpayer
he also deemed it wise policy. While
for Eve years it might leave toe burden
of taxation juss as heavy. yet it eo-
oouraged the investment Of millions Of
capital which would surely 6uds its
way 90 the tax books aud Tighten the
load. It was question of whether the
people would have the taxes lightened
mperoeptibiy by taxing such new
enterprises or wait few gears until
enough capital had found its way toto
the State to make the difference ma,eri-
ally felt
Mr. Manning closed with an appeal
for the bill TO be passed aud by so
doing shoH TO the Werid that South
Carolina opened her arms TO Invest.
meuts
The bill vas voted down by vote of
"a 70 Il
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-08

measure 10 charge. was made the
special order Tor to-day ore week which
will be Thursday, Feb 9.
Tao new bills were introduced last
night, as follows
Mr.. Marshall-To incorporate the
Winston. Salem and Carolina Railroad
company
Mr. Manning-Joins resolution for
permission to Introduce DILL to charter
the Sumter and Wa.eree Railway
company.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15

Ihomas Henderson, his father. been more
Uustiul over half a century ago than most
men are, David Brenner Henderson might
never have been an American citizen at all
me course OF his whole career, since early
chhdhood, was changed by one act Of con-
hdence en- the elder Hendersons part.
For generations the Hcndersons dwelt in
Old Deer, village attached to the Earl OF
Buchan's estate in Aberdeenshire, scotland
AS the colonel is now, so was his father be-
tore him, fond Of singing and possessed OF a
Nolee which made him a general favorite
me old carl Of Buchan a bachelor, who re-
celVed much company and lived high was
one OF those who took pleasure in Hender-
3ons voice and often had him at the castle
Tor the diversion OF his guests. Henderson
mad the additional gift Of improvising
rhymes readily and frequently composed new
songs on the spur OF the moment adapting
them to old airs and sang them, to the inn
mense entertainment Of the earl's visitors.
On ono occasion when Henderson's efforts
had been particularly pleasing, the earl told
him he might occupy a good sized strip OF
land at the head of Old Deeri main street
promising that the land should remain rent
free to three generations Of his descendants
Accordingly Henderson built a row of six
small stone houses, investing virtually all
his savings in their erection and became n
landlord and a man OF substance among his
neighbors. David Brenner Henderson. the
youngest Of the children, was born in one
Of these houses on March II, 1910.
Kicked Him Into the street
After heavy dinner the cid earl droppel
dead one night, and the estate passed into
the hands Of strangers who knew not Hen
derson few days later the dead earl's
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
THE LIGHT
THAT SAVES.

boat darted out under cover of darkness to
launch its deadly missile against an Amer
lean war vessel If she had been struck
she would have gone to the bottom: What
saved her2 Was it her big I3.inch guns
No, il was her search-light: the dazzling
white beam of light that shot straight out
like a sword-thrust through the darkness,
revealed the approaching danger;
What is it that saves thousands OF men
from death every day in the year when the
deadly foe of disease is creeping unsus-
pected upon them? It is the whlte light
OF science; the educated understanding
that reveals the source of danger ana
Indicates the exact point OF attack
While the ordinary doctor gropes aI9unu'
with the feeble tallow. candle light OF ste
reotyped, conventional, routine treatment.
physician like DR.. X. v Pierce OF but-
falo, N Y, instantly eliminates the SUB
ject with the clear day light ray of practical
knowledge; the irresistible seareh'lighl OF
advanced and life-sustaning science
~ was afflicted for four years. says Iohin i, f.
2ingsheim, Esq, of No. Lark St, Amsterdam,
N T., in an earnest letter to DR.. Pierce NY NY
suffering was extreme aud the trouble siaduhi5
increased notwithstanding the fact that uieu
many different kinds of treatment. Afler be
coming physically incapacitated ana uhaple to
work AT all, and AFTER much hesitation, VIZ w.
has done me great good, You advised DT.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, aud also ms
Pleasant Pellets must asIs yoa ssa's ost es hea
iiy for what You did Tor me, All suffering has
pounds in weight l used only one bottle OF
Golden Medical Discovery aud one vial OIL inc
Pellets F"
Do not hesitate to write 10 DR.. Pierce. He
will send confidential advice absolutely
free. Send al one cent stamps to cover COST
OF mailing only, for paper-coVeIed copy oi
Or. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
v'ser Cloth binding ten stamps extra
Address Dr. r. V, Pierce, Buffalo, ~ u
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15

with the upper hold but Henderson con-
scnted and, after a long struggle the stranger
got the "trip-lOck," the boy was thrown,
his right wrist being dslocated and one Of
the bones Of the forearm broken. The doc
tor called to look after the injury failed to
discover the fracture. The fracture healed
slowly and young Henderson was sent to
Rockford, H., where another surgeon could
be consulted
David was able to do no manual labor for a
long time, and IL was while he was thus in
capacitated that serious thought was taken
OF a college course. Before he went to coll
lege, however. he taught a term Of school
in his home district.
Colonel Henderson looks back upon that
summer as one of the mcst enjoyable in
his whole career. Never before had he been
able to devote his entire time to intellectual
pursuits and he read and studied with an
enthusiasm that helped him to make won
derfu progress.
His First Specch-Mnl<ing.
That fall d. b. Henderson entered the
, Upper Iowa university as freshman There
he studied for three years. working on the
farm in summers and living with the great
est frugality in winters. ha and a chum
rented quarters and kept house for them
selves, cooking their own food. sweeping
their own floors, making their own beds.
Young Henderson got special standing
among his fellow students through an Incl
dent which had a feature suggestive Of the
incident in which his father and the Earl
Of Buchan were principals His skill as
debater was as great as his superiority as
wrestler. He had begun when he was only
years old, his oldest brother. George, be-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15

TN HIS handsome large Rockcr-made of
- select quartered oak-highly polished
and richly carved-built for comfort and for
use-upholstered spring leather seat and
back-never before sold for less than s2l.OO
you w5h's at week. ..!....... we Offer IT. to $500
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15

Detroit Journal; Think not to hide
your identity from me, Maude de Habig-
horst"
The adventures in the drama covered
before the accusing glance Of her first
husband
Can It be possible that my Autographs
have betrayed me?' she muttered, dazedly.
Oh the terrible strangeness Of II all was
what oYerpowered her!
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15

eaten, but their blood is sucked and their
carcasses left to rot. Watson has thinned
them out so much in the past few
years that he has about worked himself
out OF job Ho carries the scars OF dozen
interesting encounters as souvenirs of his
long service as a wolf hunter.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
WATSON THE WOLF HUNTER
Prowess of Nebraskan as a Slayer Of Wild
Beasts,
EXCITING ADVENTURES OF A PROFESSIONAL
Regularly Employed to Extcrminntc
the Enemies of Young Cattle
Hnnd-to-Hnnd Encounters
with Wolves,

A correspondent OF the Country Gentle
man furnishes that publication with an
interesting account OF the hunting adven-
lures OF Peter A. Watson, said to be a
former resident of Omaha, who Is regularly
employed by the Nebraska Livestock as
sociation to exterminate the wolves which
prey upon young cattle. Watson, accord
ing to the correspondent, is probably the
only remaining wild beast hunter in Ne
braska, a survival Of pioneer days. For
ten years he has been on the pay roll of the
Livestock association and has killed an aver
age OF 400 big gray wolves annually. OF
late the catch has dropped down to less than
200. but for the first few years of his occu-
patton as wolf hunter for the association
Watson killed as high as 500 wolves In his
pursuit he has ridden his horse through the
whole of northwestern Nebraska and has
enjoyed many stirring adventures. He is
the only man in the state today who makes
his living regularly by staying wild beasts
This class OF men has been regularly dis
appearing from this state, driven further
west by the advance of civilization. Trap
ping used to furnish occupation for large
number on the streams of the western part
of the state, but all of that numerous class
Of dare-devils have been swept further into
the mountain Businesses by the farmer and
stockman. Probably Peter Watson will not
be able to earn his salary many more years
so rapidly are the ferocious wolves dis
appearing from western Nebraska.
The man and his methods are equally
curious. Watson is a tall athletic frontiers
man, past 30, but as erect as an Indian
His father, Joseph Watson, was a famous
Nebraska hunter and shot buffalo with Bill
Cody for the railroad company when the
Union Pacific was poking its nose across
the continent. He was killed in a wolf
chase at Sidney several years ago. Peter
Watson has rather contempt for that hardy
class of frcntiersmen who made their living
by trapping, and nothing makes him more
angry than for someone to misake him for
a trapper. He does all his hunting n horse
back, with pack of fine staghounds These
dogs he breeds for his own use and always
uses six of them in his hunting. He rides
blooded horse that can keep we'll to the
front even in a chase after the heetest ami
NAL that roams the pains-tho gray wolf.
He works entirely under the direction of
the stock association travelling from county
to county, as the wolves are reported to be
ravagiug the range in different parts of the
state. 1t is nothing for him to ride 100
miles without dismounting and he covers
nearly twice that distance day when it is
necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15

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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
Why Docs Your Head Ache,
The Dramatic LIthosraph.

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with Wrights Paragon Headache Remedy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
All Goods
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at the
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We are conspicuously successful
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every detail enables us to make
our efforts bring good results.
Unusual dining room furniture
values. Your opportunity now to
choose from the best and largest
assorted stock of dining room fur
niture in the west
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-14
Mr.. BEVERIDGE'S LETTERS.
The InundatiOn of Congratulations
Continues.

Letters of a congratulatory character con-
tinue to pour in on Albert J. Beveridge,
who is to be the new senator from. Indiana.
Mr.. Beveridge expects to reply to all the
letters he has received and yesterday he be-
gan to realize that he has a heavy task on
his hands. His office was a beehive of in
dustry yesterday. Clerks were industriously
opening the correspondence and the busy
click of the typewriter could be heard all
day Letters have been coming in from
all parts of the country and from all classes.
The mechanic and the farmer appear to be
as well pleased with the choice of Tuesday
nights caucus as the banker and statesman.
Mr.. Beveridge spent but a short time at
his office yesterday, and many people who
inquired there for him were disappointed at
not finding him. Invitations to dinner and
other social functions are many. 1t is pre-
dicted that on next Wednesday, the day Sc
lected by the Legislature to canvass the
vote, there will be an immense crowd, eager
TO witness the ceremony. Mr. Beverage
greatly appreciates the kind letters that
have been written to him by his friends over
the country.