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The age-herald., 1899-12-30
The Last Day

This Is the last day allowed tax payers in which to give in their property for assess ment, unless they wish to pay an extra fee for the failure.
 The tax assessors office at the court house has been crowded the past two or three days with property owners who were to give in their assessments before the ex- piration of the time allowed by law.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
Georgia Republicans

Atlanta, Ga, December 29.-The republ- ican state central committee today decided to hold the next state convention in this city March ', 1900, to choose delegates to the national republican convention.
 resolution endorsing the administration of President Mckinley was adopted as was also one regrettng the death of Vice-Pres- 'a~~t Hobart
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
AN IMPOKTANT DIFFERENCE

To make 1t apparent to thousands, who think thmeselves i'll. that they are not af- flicted with any disease, but that the sys- tenn simply needs cleansing. is to bring comfort home to their hearts, as costive condition is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup company only, and sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
Escaped Murderer Captured

Brolson, Fla, December 29.-w. B. Will Hams. the condemned murderer, who escap- ed from jail last June, was captured near his home in this vicinity today after des- perate resistance. Williams shot Deputy Sheriff Walker in the side and John Dean. another deputy, was shot in the hand. Dean finally shot Williams in the abdomen, inflicting a mortal wound.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
COAL COMPANY FORMED

Montgomery Capitalists Will Develop
 North Alabama Lands
 Montgomery, December 29.-The South Warrior Coal company, with a capital of $50,O0O, was organized here today by Igna- titus Polack and associates, for the purpose Of developing North Alabama mineral lands $. Roman was elected president and A. s. Knowles secretary.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30

Rolling mills, has sued the Republic Iron and Steel company for 5000 damages. He alleges in his complaint that while at work at the rolling mill on September 21 last, he fell into a hole and sustained severe in. jurieS.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
PERSONAL,

Thomas West who has been visiting in the city during the holidays, left for his home in Mississippi yesterday
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
"rhe Little Minister"

On next Friday night will be presented at O'Brens opera house the famous and much talked of play, 1.-The Little Minis ter" There has been in the past few years a great many successes in the play line, but none that has in any way equalled that made by this one. Charles Frohman has produced many plays, and has had many successes, but this one has surpassed any thing that he has ever had before. It is hardly necessary to go into details re- garding it-every one is familiar with Mir. J. M. Barries "The Little Minister. the story from which it is taken, and all will be anxious to witness the performances. There has already been a great many in- quiries at the box office as to when the sale of seats will be opened. When it is there is sure to be an enormous sale. The engagement is for one night only.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
Royal Baking Powder

Royal Baking Powder possesses peculiar quali- ties not found in other. leavening agents, which arise from the superior 6tness,purity and health- fulness of its ingredients.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
Hotel Topsy Turvy

Of all the New York Herald Square the ater successes, which have been sent on tour from time to time, none have given such premise of genuine amusement as is said to characterize the performance or Hotel Topsy Turyey," which comes to O'Brien's opera house next Thursday.
 Tho scenes and incidents are all laid in France, and the fun is expected from stranded company of circus people, who assist in turning a country house into hotel for the purpose of receiving a par ty of travellers. The circus people act as walters, chamber maids, etc, and Eddie Foy, originally the clown, disguises him self as a count, but forgets to take off his white makeup.
 The company is a large one, numbering some thirty eight people.
 Probably the best recommendation of the play is to say that it is managed by Evans Dunne and Ryley. This enterpris- ing firm are also managers of Mathews & Bulger. They announce that in their opin ion Hotel Topsy Turvey" is equal in every respect to By the Sad Sea Waves"
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
lf1lparts Hed1thfu1fless
 to the Food

Royal Baking Powder leavens the food perfectly by its own inherent power without changing or impairing any of the clements of the four
 Thus the hot-breads, hot-rolls and mufhns and the delicious hot griddlecakes raised by the Royal Baking Powder wholesome and digestble, and may be eaten without distress, even by persons ot delicate digestion.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30

AnvAl BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
His Health Restored.

L. B. Miller proprietor of the Gold
en- Crown Cheese factory at Orlando,
Ok, was a caller at the REFLECTOR
Office today.
Mr.. Miller informs US that be was
brought to Abilene two weeks ago in
A serious condition to take DR.. Mes
sick's medicated bath treatments.
This case is especially interesting as
Mr.. Miller had been given up by sew
eral physicians and bands we're devel-
oping around the chest restricting
respiration. Dropsy had set in, the
arms and legs being to badly swollen
as to be almost help lest. After three
days treatment with DR.. Messick
Mr.. Miller could walk with a cane
and in five days without assistance
Mr.. Miller leaves Thursday for hi
home, sound and well and as happy
man as you ever saw as he had giveI
up all hopes Of recovery. tSc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
RICHES IN CORN.
DICKINs0N'S LARGE ACREAGE
PROMISES WELL.
Every Section Of the County Reports
q Magnificent Outlook Stalks Are
Growing Out Of Sight

The one theme Of the farmers is
the corn. Every man who comes in
has a new story Of 70 and Is foot
stalks with three or four ears on a
stalk and the opinion is general that
the crop is mostly "made."' The
rains Of this month have kept the
corn growing about as fast as it could
climb and the stalks stand In remark.
able uniformity far above the farmers
heads. If more rain were needed
last nights soaker finished the job
and every part Of the county is
thoroughly moistened. King Wheat
must take a back seat this year.
King Corn has the supremacy and it
is the opinion of most farmers that
the yield per acre will exceed that Of
1889, the biggest corn crop on record.
The acreage this year is 95,762;
last year it was 95,64S and the prod
uct was 1880, 2SS bushels; in 1897,
1922 acres and 2,202,l20 bushels.
The acreage this year is located as
follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

It's fangs into his very vitals.tu
"Should a man ttinklfe)has consump-
tion," you ask, "just because his appe-
tite is poor and he is losing flesh and he
has little cough and a general feeling
Of weakness and incapacity?"
No: that doesn't necessarily mean con-
sumption, but it means that the system
Is being steadily undermined; it is
losing force and vitality; it is being
tainted with bilious poisons that the liver
hasn't power to throw off and any day
that which is now only probability may
suddenly develop into certainty.
my wife had hemorrhage Of the lungs. She
had ten hemorrhages, and the people ali around
here said she would never be well again said
Mr.. W. A. Sanders, Of Hern, Mason Co., W. Va,
Pierce Of Buffalo, N. Y. But she began to take
Or Perce's Golden Medical Discovery and she
soon began to gain strength and flesh. After
taking ten bottles she was entirely uyN. Should
YOU think this will do you any good to publish,
lust use II, and II any ole disputes the merits
Of this almost omnipoteit medicine they may
enclose self addressed envelope with stamp,
and will answer the same as written in this
letter.
But the time to use this medicine is now
while the little weaknesses are slowly
breaking you down. Awaken in time and
throw off the deadly danger before it
strikes you in vital spot. This glorious
Discovery" will give ysi appetite and
digestive power, pure blood and solid sub
stantial strength.
Write to Dr. Pierce about your condition
He will send YOU good, professional ad'
vice, free Of charge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
Reunion Excursion.

M. P. Jolley q Son are arranging
to take party to the G. A. R. reunion
at Philadelphia in Septen ber Those
desiring to 60 should consult them in
regard to rates and any other infor-
nation desired. They are in a posi-
ton to assure every convenience pos
sible to the excursionists and will
have cars placed at their disposal
several days before departing, 50
there will be no Interruptions after
starting from here. In addition 10
this they will endeavor to have a
regular tourists car. Everything
will be done to make the trippleasant
to all. Those who went with them
last year we're well pleased with the
trip. t@c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
FOUND THE BODY.
Smoky Hill Carried Edgar Knight
Over 80 Niles.

Special to the Reflector
CHAPMAN, Kas., July l4.-This
morning the eleven-year-old son Of
Henry Knight was drowned in the
river and at p. m. his BODY had not
been recovered. He was in wading
and the river being very high, sud-
denly got beyond his depth, was
swept away by the current and rose
no more. Everything is being done
to recover the body.
CHAPMAN, July 1.-THE BODY Of
little Edgar knight drowned in the
river Friday was found Sunday morn
ing on the dam at Fogerty's mill at
Junction City, 80 miles away as the
river runs. The news was telephoned
to this city and James Odle and Thos.
Sheeran went down and had the body
prepared for burial and returned on
the afternoon train. The funeral
services were held at the Congrega-
tional church and Rev. Thackery Of
the N. E. church preached the SER
mon. The burial took place at In.
dian Hill cemetery. The church was
beautifully decorated with flowers
and plants and the coffin was com.
pletely covered with flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knight have the SYM
pathies of the entire community in
their sad affection. Little Edgar will
be sadly missed by his little brothers,
sisters and playmates.
The steamboat Shady Brook worked
faithfully in the search for the body
as did scores Of our citizens who have
the heartfelt thanks Of the bereaved
family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
Railroad Palaces.

The new Palace Sleeping Cars, built
specially for the Union Pacific and re-
Gently put in service on their famous
fast trains to Colorado, Utah, Cali
fornia and Oregon points, are the fin
est ever turned out.
Throughout the interior the drap-
ings, wood work and decorations are
in the most artistic style, and the
conveniences vastly superior to any.
thing ever seen before.
These cars are attached TO the
Union Pacific fast trains. which make
quicker time to all western points
than trains Of any other lines.
Tickets and reservations can be OBJ
tanned by calling en- or addressing
NJ. B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
A RISING POLITICIAN.
One Of Missouri's Wideawake Demo.
cratic Leaders.

William Hirth, Of Missouri, who
spent some weeks here last spring,
was in town last evening and was
greeted gladly by his many friends.
Mr., Hirth is good example Of the
young Democracy Of Missouri that is
revivifying and purifying the Demo-
cratic politics in that State. He is
only 25 years old but made 50 speech.
es for Bryan in the 1896 campaign
and was matched against some Of the
best of the opposition's orators. He
is one Of the best speakers in that
state and force in politics. He
stands close to Sam B. Cook, the COM
ing dictator Of the national silver
campaign, and has probably given
Gov. Lon V. Stephens more sleepless
nights than any other man in the
state. Mr. Hirth has bright polit-
ical future. He is too talented to re-
main long in the Democratic fold and
will, we believe, some day get into
the Republican band wagon. In the
meanwhile, if the Dickinson Demo-
Gratis want good orator some time
let them shelve such back numbers
as DeArmond and send for Hirth
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
..Funston's Fighting Twentieth

Is the title Of new Two Step,
written in honor Of the brave general
and bis courageous regiment by H. 0.
Wheeler, and published by J. W.
jenkins Music Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Piano or organ copy can be had for
16 cents, Military band copy for 30
cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
COMPANY LIS PROTEST.
Dickinson Boys Want to Be Mustered
Out at Frisco.

The following protest against nav
ing the Kansas regiment mustered
out in this State has been sent to
Senator Baker by Co. L. The names
attached show the fighting strength
Of the company exclusive of line Off
GERS on the dare named:
SAN FERNANDO, P. L., June 2.-lt
has become known to the enlisted
men of the Twentieth Kansas infan-
try that a strong effort is being made
by the people Of Kansas to have the
regiment mustered out at Fort Leav-
enworth instead Of San Francisco, as
ordered by the war department, and
we tender this petition in protest OF
such action on the part Of the people
of Kansas. Such action will cause
every enlisted man to lose nearly $So
as transportation, Communication OF
rations, ETC., from San Francisco to
Kansas, which loss falls solely upon
the enlisted men, officers protiting
by a muster out in Kansas.
Such action Of the people, however
kindly meant, will mean the pro
longed discomfort Of the regiment as
an organization, crowded as it will
be into close quarters and without
the privilege Of personal choice OF a
route home.
We appreciate the fact that the peo-
pie are anxious to give the regiment
royal reception, for which we are
thankful, but such welcome will mean
a financial loss to the common SOL
diers of over $50, 900, sum we can
illy afford to lose. Therefore we
have affixed our names to the above,
and trust that this may have the eff
feet Of letting Kansas know the exact
wishes Of the enlisted men of Com
pany L in regard to the place Of mus
ter out.
Sergeants Joseph Schulz, Charles
Dodge, George G Selhammer, Patrick
j Kelly.
Corporals James F Cooper, Harvey
G Kuhns, Harvey S. Hooper, Fred
erick Degitz, Frederick Van Meter
David Tozier,, Coe Gibson, Lewis
Curtis, Harry Lightner, William Ru'
mold, Carey Amsbaugh, Charles
Sherwood, Carl Merrill.
Trumpeters Trolando Blesh, Ear
Smith.
Cook Edwin H Miller.
" Privates Adolph Abrams, Orlando
Baldwin, A A Bigelow, Q o Blesh
Earl Bohannon, F G Bossheimer, F J
Breen, Ben Burton, L A Chase, Johr
Dunlop, Henry Dunn, J B Fits | "
Fritts, Gus Gallup, G E Gamble ? 4
Griffin, C L Grogan, Wyatt Hogen,
M Hart, C A Hurd, J N lngenthron
Simion irvine, Charles Johnston, v
A Kerns, Albert Kurtze, G 0 Lamb
bling, H M Limbird, Francis Marsh
VIZ Maxep, G E Mayor, + H Meyer
C A Milan, James Neighbor, Il
Neidert, H M Parr, G A Peters, K
Price, G. s Rambo, W W Raymoi
Charles SCHNEIDER, F 0 Schopp, "
Seaton, E 7 Simmons, E W Smith
LIP Steinmetz, A K Stuteville, Gu
Tate, Simpson Taylor, J " Terry
George Troast, n B Uric, Willia'
Wolf, W A Wyatt, Fredence ziegle
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
SOME POLITICAL MATTERS.
Fusionists to Have Judicial Con.
yentions.

The Democratic and Populist CEN
trail committees have called Judicial
conventions to meet at Herington
at 2 p. M. Tuesday, August 10 to
nominate candidate for Judge. The
Democrats will have "a delegates;
the Populists, So. Separate conven-
tions are called but it is likely that
they will work in harmony. E. 5.
Bertram Of Council Grove, law part
ner of M. B. Nicholson, is mentioned
as likely to be nominated.
The following are announced as
candidates for nomination by the
Populists and Democrats at theiI
county conventions August b: Sher'
iff, j. W. Baker, j. A. Patterson, W.
G. Curphey; register of Deeds |. s.
Brundage; county clerk, T. b. Ross
A. L. Martin; treasurer, W. A. Mat
teson; commissioner, A. +. Kandt.
Nobody seems to be in the race fol
coroner. Considering the wealth
that has come to Brother Shepherd
in the past half dozen years from the
office there ought to be rush. 1t is
reported thai his profits have amount
ed to over 81 cents.
All parties will 60 through the
form Of nominating and voting for A
C. Romig for surveyor but is wasted
time and effort. He was elected fol
life several years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

The acreage in 1889, the year of
the big crop, was 1862 and the yield
COPS, 4l6 bushels. The next year the
county raised only 10000 bushels,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
E. Bergstresser, dentist.

For best work and lowest prices 60
to The Peoples Dental office, over
Abilene National Bank. Office open
evenings. oo'u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

Wanted, men and teams to pillow
100 acres for fall crop. A. Kroptf,
Talmage. 42'4cF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
SILENT AND DESERTED
gloomy Appearance of the Vice Presi
dents Home Here

The house in which Vice President Hobart
lived up to the time he left Washington
last summer. and in which his serious Ill
ness was first made manifest, is on Lafay-
cite Square a short distance from the White
House. 1t is spoken of as the Cameron
house. having been the home of Senator
Don Cameron of Pennsylvania. and is one
of the notable houses of the neighborbood
1t was long known as the Ogle Tayloe
house prior to its occupancy by Senator
Cameron. 1t is just north of the site Of
the old Seward house, famous for the Key
Sickles affair, the assault on Secretary
Seward and for being the home of James
q. Blaine when he died. Mr. Hobart had
the house mCderniZed and handsomely
equipped. His private library and office
were on the first floor just off the entrance
and these rooms. with the desks books
&c, are much as he left them
The residence looked silent and deserted
today, all the blinds being drawn 1t has
been in charge of a housekeeper since the
family left. No word had been received at
the house as to the Vice Presidents death
although the general reports around town
had reached there and feeling of gloom
prevailed among the occupants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21

communication with Mr.. Fred, Evans. prl-
vate secretary. AMI Mr.. Wilcox, business
manager for MIR. Hobart, over the long-dis-
lance telephone to arrange for the par
ticlpatton of senators in the funeral cere-
monies. When the wishes of the family
were ascertafeted Col. Bright caused a tele-
gram to be sent to each member of the
Senate, conveying notification of appoint
ment on the COMMITTEE
The telegram sent by Sergeant-at-Arms
Brlght to eaclr senator notified the senator
by direction of President Pro Tempore Frye
OF his appointment on the committee to
represent the Senate at the funeral of the
late vice President of the United States
at paterson. N. j., at 2 o'clock next Sat
urday.
1t is probable that nearly the entire Sem
ate VIII attend the funeral, as the Senate
as body comprises the committee. 1t is
also expected that the President, the cab
met and the United States Supreme Court
will go to Paterson
The details for the attendance of the SEN
ate are disclosed in the telegram sent to
each senator. The senators will assemble
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York
ana be transported by special train to Pat
erson. The details for the departure of the
PRESIDENT. cabinet and Supreme Court will
be arranged later
No senators were at the Capitol this
morning, but numerous kilograms were re-
ceiVed during the afternoon inquiring about
the arrangements for the funeral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
ASKED TO SUBMIT DESIGNS.
Prominent Architects to Compete for
the baltimore Building

The Secretary of the Treasury has asked
the following architects to submit compcti-
tive designs for the new custom house
building at Baltimore, the selections having
been made from a long list of architects
who had made application for appointment
on the list of competitors:
j. r. Sherry, II. Brauns Baldwin &, Pen
nington. j. c. Colt Wyatt I Noltins, and
Charles f. Cassells, all of Baltimore: Wins
lew. Wetherall Il Bigelow of Boston; Ernest
tlagg OF New York: Frank Miles Day of
Philadelphia; Hornblower & Marshall of
Washington.
Each Of these architects fas been asked
10 recommend the appointment of four
welt-knoyn architects who would be salts
factory 10 him As members of the jury of
award. From these reCcmmendatiors four
architects will be selected to serve with
the supervising architect of the treasury as
jury 10 pass upon the merits of the
several designs to be submitted. The sue
cessful architect viii receive as cOmpensa-
ton for supervising the construction Of the
building = PEI cent of its cost. The build
ing, when completed, will cost about ST.,
.ttD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
THE NATION INFORMED.
Death of the Vice President An
nnnnced OHlciaIIX.


At the close of the cabinet meeting Pres
ident Mckinley issued the following proc
lamation, which was first penned by his
hand and then officially copied at the State
Department:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES. A PROCLAMATION.
To the People Of the United States:
Garret Augustus Hobart Vice President
of the United States, died at his home in
Paterson. n. J., at $50 o'clock this morn
ing. In him the nation has lost one of its
most itlusIrious citizens and one of its most
faithful servants. His participation i'll the
business life and the law-makng body of
his native state was marked by answering
fidelity and by high order of talents and
attainments. and his too brief career as
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate exhibited the lofti
est qualities of upright and SagaciOus
craftsmanship. In the world of affairs he
had few equals among his contemporaries.
His private character was gentle and noble.
He will long be incurred by his friends as
a man of singular purity and attractive
ness, whose sweetness of disposition won
all hearts, while his elevated purposes, his
unbendng integrity and whOle-hearted de-
votion to the public good deserved and ac-
quired universal respect and esteem.
In Borrowing testimony of the loss which
has fallen upon the country, | direct that
on the day of the funeral the executive
offices of the United States shall be closed
and all posts and stations of the army and
navy shall display the national flag at half
mast, and that the representatives of the
United States in foreign countries shall pay
appropriate tribute to the illustrous dead
for period of thirty days.
In witness whereof [ have set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States to
be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington
this 2lst day of November, in the
(Seal) year of our Lord 1899 and of the
independence of the United States
the one hundred and twenty-fourth.
fSigned) WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
By the President:
tSiSnedJ JOHN HAY,
Secretary of State.