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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-25
RAILROAD


pIss Pass MiS't.
leave An ~ ~
Lexington. - 10 III 20 80
Sthunton..--s. 3 IS rs o. m so
HaTrisonburg 8k $40 OF
Train s connects with Sbhthei4 r. r III
Harrisonburg at ZOO a. m. Tor Sfrasburt
Junction aud HARPER Fcrfv Division
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-25

While shopping in Charleston, Mrs. S.
81. Walker. of AIarlinsburg, lost her
Scontainihg 500
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-25

Train 90 connect with Southern r. x.
at Strasburg Junction at 1925 and 7.A5 p. NJ .

Mixed r1tnSnouLupOnnu pass Charles Town
AZ 9.93 and 700 a. NJ. Arrive ut Strasburg
FUNSTON ut Goa and 10.3S a. m.
Mixed trains nurthbound puss Charles Town
at 4 OF p. m. aud L 81 n. m. Arrive al Harper's
Ferry at 1853 p. IN. aud 2 10 n, IN.
CONNECTIONS.
Train connects at Harper SFerry withFast
LimitedExprcss train leaving atil .4SA.m. ana
1915 pm, arriving at Chicago 9.S0a a. M; aud
Il. 90 noon, and with train lcaviug at 3 10
p. M. arriving at Cincinnati at IDS t., M. ST.
Louis 600 p. M; aud connects at WcuyertUn
at 1l.40 a. M, arrive at Hagerstown at 1910
p. IN. . Washington Junction with trim arrt.-
lug 1t Frcdeflei at l.55 p. N.
Train II connects with Fast Vcsiiliulc train
Mt Harper Ferry NJ o:43 p. M. for Chieuco OF
1921 p. m. for Pittsbnrg and t2ih5 Il. ~. for
Cincilnntn and ST. Louis. Arrive at Pitts
burg at 200 a. m, Chicago at 9:45 n. M. Cin-
cinnntt at p. M, aud St. Louis G;SO a. IN
Pullman Pnlnce Sleeping Cars nfd Tnu
through to Cincinnati, st, Louis, aud Chicago
on all express trains.
For rates. tickets, baggage checked, apply
TO auy office Of the B. Il q. Railroad.
f. ID. UNDERWOOD, Gent Manager.
d. B. MARTIN, Alan'gr Pass. rrafte
Nov, p, 1893.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-25

80, SoDATE those who arc partial to
~. ~ nizers in applying liquids into
me s ~ for catarrhal troubles. the
1le ., Eiys Liquid CreamBalm
Price Including thu TS, ii r9c II 30 t,c
Druggist by mai lI,S me
sren,, Baln, 4 bsorbcd the mem
!, M, md does nor up the sccreions but
changes them to 5i yyarr,., ~
nctcr Ely Yrotheit-, 20 W uIIcl o., ~. u.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
The City Of Topeka Ashore.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 1s.-The Pa
cific Coast company's steamship City
of Topeka is ashore on Lynn canal
with strong prospects of her being
a total wreck. There was no loss Of
life. The Topeka left skagway in a
binding blizzard at eight o'clock on
Saturday morning, October 8. At five
o'clock in the afternoon, after seeking
for hours for shelter from the gale and
the snow, she struck the beach of Sui
livan's island, only 21s hours ordinary
run from Skagway. Passengers were
landed on the mainland, The Alert,
on her way to Juneau, picked up part
of them and took them to that city.
The Flossie was Immediately sent to
the scene of the wreck.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
MOSQUITO REGULATION.


Washington. Dec. 1s.-surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg yesterday received
cable message from Maj. Walter
Reed, of the medical department, sta
toned at Havana, saying that the re-
cent experiments with mosquito in
ocnlation have been entirely success
full in 50 per cent. Of the cases III der
treatment. These experiments are
being conducted by DR.. Reed sd
other surgeons of the army near ba-
vana with the approval and aid Of
Maj. Gen. Wood, commanding the d.
vision of Cuba. They are based upon
conclusions reached by Maj. Reed and
other medical officers recently ap-
pointed to conduct scientific investiga-
tons with reference to the acute in
fictitious diseases prevalent in Cuba.
So far the incubation has been con-
fined to Spanish immigrants intending
to settle in Cuba and DESTROYS of maxi
ing themselves immune to yellow fe-
yer. These persons have voluntarily
presented themselves for incubation
with full understanding of the ma
ture of the experiment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
DEMAND THEIR CHILDREN.
Indians Threaten to Burn School Build.
iDgs because Scholars Are Not Allowed
to Go Home because Of Diseases.

Salt Lake City, Dec. ia special
to the Tribune from White Rock,
Utah, says that at the request OF
Agent Myton, troop X, from Fort
Duchesne, was ordered out yesterday
evening to prevent trouble at the
Uintah agency. Over 80 children in
the school are down with measles and
other diseases and their parents have
been much dissatisfied because the
children were not allowed to 60 home.
One girl died Tuesday night. Black
Hawk went to the school yesterday
morning and demanded the release Of
his children. O'Connor, a teacher,
made some show of resistance and
was thrown down stairs and the chill
dren taken away by force. Several
other children were taken away by
other Indians Threats were made to
burn the school buildings and the
agent called upon Maj. Hughes for
help.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
TERRIBLE TYPN0ON.
Storm Ravaged Hong Kong, Causing
heavy Loss Of Life.
Two HUNDRED NATIV.4S DROWylD.
Seventy-Snven Launches Wee tod = An
American Ship Drivrn Ashore = Loas
Alan NJ ktowioor, Many Sampsns
Beiux Wrecked

Victoria, b. c., Dec. f3.-The steamer
Empress of India, which arrived yes
terday after a stormy passage,
brought news of a great tNphoon
which ravaged Hong Kong on Novem-
Der 10, causing heavy loss of life and
shipping. The British gunboat Sand
piper foundered and some of her sea-
men were lost. The American ship
Beniam Sewell went ashore, and in
all n steam launches were wrecked
and over 200 natives drowned. At
Klowloon and other points there was
also heavy loss.
The Empress of India was at her
wharf at Klowloon and she was badly
shaken. The troops Jared very badly.
A shed and temporary barracks col
lapsed completely and the Indian and
European troops had to seek refuge
wherever they could. In Klowloon
proper a number of houses were
otherwise damaged. A stone block
near the torpedo depot was practical
ly laid in ruins. The whole upper
part was blown down, as was also the
upper story of the telegraph exchange
at Klowloon
The powerful dredger, Canton River,
which recently arrived there from
Paisley, AMIDST without any warning,
listed to port and capsized. As to the
precise number of those on board at
the time it is impossible to give any
accurate figures. Those in authority
at the dock yard extension say that
80 would be about the number. The
men chung to the upturned vessel,
where they We're seen and u were
rescued by boats from the steamers
lamar and H. NJ. s. Astroea.
The Benjamin Sewell Went ashore
opposite Arsenal yard, but got off
later, though leaking badly. Several
buildings collapsed at Queens Road,
killing eight Chinese and iniuring
eight. Westward at Kenedytown
great damage was also caused and at
Klowloon mmberless sampans were
wrecked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Among the tens Of thousands who
have used Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy for cold and la grippe during
the past few years, to our knowledge,
not a single case has resulted in pneu-
monia. Thos. Whitfield 4 Co., 240
Wabash avenue, Chicago, one Of the
most prominent retail druggists in
that city, in speaking Of this, says:
''We recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for lagrippe in many
cases, as 1t not only gives prompt and
complete recovery, but also counter
acts any tendency Of la grippe to re-
suit in pneumonia. For sale by all
druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
SATURDAYS CONGRESS.
No Businsss Of Importance Transacted In
senats-Ths House Passed War Rsvs.
nue. Reduction and Pension Bills.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
transacted no business of Importance
Saturday in open session, the entire
time being spent in executive session
on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
The house passed the war revenue
reduction bill. The opposition sought
to recommit the bill with instructions
to report back a measure reducing the
revenue at least $7O,OOO,OOO, and in
GLIDING a provision for an income tax
so drawn as to escape an adverse de-
cision OF the supreme court. The
motion failed, 1871 to 1855. Thereupon
the bill was passed without the con-
currence Of the minority, who re-
Trained from voting. The amend
ment placed in the bill Friday to
tax express receipts was defeated on
. yea and nay vote in the house, 1876
to 1870.
The pension appropriation bill, car
rying $i45,i45,23O, was passed in ex-
actly 10 minutes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Jumped the Track.

East Liverpool, O., Dec. 1s.-A car
on the Rivesview Suburban line COM
ing into the city yesterday afternoon
jumped the track on the incline at
CASTOR Bend. The car crashed into
q house at the head of Walnut street.
James Christie, the motorman, was
killed and the conductor, James Nor
gan, was perhaps fatally injured.
Mrs. M. R. McKinnon, Mrs. Harry
Smith and Mrs. Charles Mckee, pas
sengers on the car, were severely
bruised. The car was wrecked and
the house which it struck partially
demolished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Wichita, Kan, Dec. Estate Sen
ator Tapp is preparing bill making
It compulsory upon telegraphers to
pass an examination as to compe-
tency and TO secure license before
they can do railroad work in Kansas.
The bill is designed to prevent rail-
roads, in case Of strikes, from hiring
students to take the place Of strikers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS DECEMBER co. O0ELW PAGES
How to Cure Group.

Mr.. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia
Duchess county, N. Y, says: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine l have ever used. 1t is a
fine children's remedy for Group and
never fails to cure" When given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the croupy cough has de-
veloped, it will prevent the attack.
This should be borne in mind and
a bottle Of the Cough Remedy kept at
bend ready for instant use as soon as
these symptoms appear. For sale by
all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
hector, November a. 1901
SherifF's Sale Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l will offer for
sale and sell, at the front door Of the court
house In Athlete Dickinson county. Kansas,
n. m. standard time, the following described
real estate, situated In Dickinson county,
That south half Of the northwest quarter
of section eighteen d8) in township fourteen
(ID south, range three C) east Of the sixth
principal meridian.
said property will be sold under and BY
virtue Of an order OF sale TO be issued from
the district court Of Dickinson county, Kan
sas, In an action therein pending, wherein
the Farmers Loan 4 Trust company, trustee,
is plaintiff, and Thomas Kirby, ct al, are de-
PENDANTS.
Dated; uAbilene, Kansas, November 10.
1900. J. W. BAKER,
Sheriff OF Dickinson county, Kansas
PuIsIFER 4 ALEXANDER,
Concordia, Kansas.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
CAPITALS BIRTHDAY
Centennial Anniversary Of Govern.
ment at Washington Celebrated.
The EXERCISES At The CAPITOL.


Washington, Dec. 13.-With i'm
posing ceremonies the national capt.
tai yesterday celebrated the centen-
NAL anniversary Of the founding Of
the seat Of the federal government
in Washington. The exercises com
bined a brilliant military parade, re-
view by the president from the east
front of the capitol and orations in
the hall of the house of representa-
tives, where brilliant audience was
assembled. by act of congress the
day was made a national holiday in
the District of Columbia, the gov
eminent departments were closed,
business was suspended and the
whole city gave itself over to celebra-
ting the capitals natal day. Presi-
dent Mckinley and the members Of
his cabinet took prominent part in
all the exercises, and with them were
the chief executives of large number
of the states and territories of the
union, the senators and representa-
tives in congress, the judiciary of the
United States supreme court, the am
bassadors and ministers from foreign
courts, the heads of the army and
navy and great outpouring of the
people. Although Washington is the
scene Of many celebrations. it is sell
dom that one has occurred here of
greater brilliancy in its outdoor fea-
lures or Of more impressions in its
ceremonial exercises at the capitol
and at the white house. Early in the
day the president received the gov
errors of states and territories at the
white house and the model for a new
and enlarged white house to com
memorate yesterdays exercises was
unveiled with suitable addresses. At
one o'clock the president was es-
corted to the capitol, where he re-
viewed parade headed by Lieut..
Gen. Miles, including the full military
strength of the capital, regulars and
militia. The ceremonies at the capt.
tol began at $3.50 p. IN. and included
addresses by Senators Daniel, of Vir-
ginia, and McComas, Of Maryland;
Representatives Payne, of New York,
and Richardson, of Tennessee, and a
notable historic grafton by Senator
Hoar. of Massachusetts. A reception
by the president to the governors of
states at the Corcoran Art gallery at
night closed the festivities.
Lieut.. Gen. Miles had a slight acct
dent while heading the parade, a
break in his horses saddle girth CIV
ing the general fall. The head OF
the parade had just passed the presi-
dents reviewing stand and Gen. Miles,
having saluted the president, had
turned his horse toward the house
wing of the capitol. The saddle girth
parted, permitting the sad
die to turn on the animal and Gen.
Miles was seen to fall sideways.
He saved himself from being
thrown with force, and suffered moth
ing save the inconvenience and an
noyance OF the accident. He soon
afterwards appeared with the other
distinguished officials in the house Of
representatives and took part in the
exercises.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE.
Engineer Britt and Brakeman Bradley
Lose Their L,ves-Fireman Bsrrssca
Arm Chopped on to Save Him.

De Soto, NO., Dec. ia head-end
collision occurred on the Missouri
PaciAc-Iron Mountain railway at Des
Arc between two freight trains re.
sulting in the death Of Engineer Britt
and Brakeman Bradley. The latter
was caught under the wreckage,
which took fire and cremated his
body. Fireman Barrett fell under his
engine and could only be rescued
from being burned alive by cutting
his left arm off with an ak. The two
engines were completely demolished
and eight cars loaded with lumber
and cotton caught fire and were en-
tirely consumed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

When the stomach Is tired out it
must have a rest, but we can't live
without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
"digests what you eat" so that you
can eat all the good food you want
while it is restoring the digestive or
gans to health. 1t is the only prep
aration that digests all kinds Of food.
All druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Now is the time when Group and
lung troubles prove rapidly fatal.
The only harmless remedy that pro.
produces immediate results is One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t is very pleas
ant to take and can be relied upon to
quickly cure coughs, colds and all
lung diseases. 1t will prevent con-
sumption. All druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
0en. John G. Psrke Dead,

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Gen. John G.
Parke, retired, died at his residence
here Sunday of complication of dis
eases incident to old age. He leaves
a widow, but no children. The inter-
ment will be in Philadelphia. He
served with distinction during the
civil war and later gained fine repu-
tation in the engineer corps. He was
superintendent of the military acad-
envy at West Point for two years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
White Star Line.

Iiyou are contemplating a trip to
Europe or any foreign country call on
or address C. B. Harding, agent
White Star steamship line, Santa Fe
depot, Abilene, Kas. Kate. date Of
sailing to all the principal ports Of
world cheeriully furnished on sppli.
cation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
The Latest Song

and how it goes is always Of interest
to some but the condition OF ones
health should be first in the line Of
consideration, II you take DR.. Cald.
wells Syrup Pepsin you can't have
indigestion or stomach trouble. That
is certain. For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Supreme Court Wants Chr,.t,sn Names.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The chief JUS
tice of the United States supreme
court announced yesterday that the
court will take a recess from next
Monday until Monday, January Z.
The court also announced change in
its rules so as to require that in all
processes of the court and other
United States courts the Christian
names as well as the surnames of
persons shall be used. This order is
intended to prevent the use of initials
which often causes confusion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Many persons have had the expert
ence Of Mr.. Peter Sherman,o orth
Stratiord, N. H., who says "For
years ! suffered torture from chronic
indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure made q well man Of me-" 1t di.
gests what you eat and is certain
cure for dyspepsia and every form Of
stomach trouble. 1t gives relief at
once even in the worst cases, and
can't help but do you good. All
druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Paid Dear For His Leg.

B. D. Blanton Of baskerville, Tex.
in two years paid over $4,000 to doc
tors to cure a running sore on bis leg.
Then they wanted to cut 1t of, but be
cured II with one box Of Bucklen's Ar
Mica Salve. Guaranteed cure for piles.
% cts. box. Sold byJ. M. Gleissner
Druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Excursion Rates via Santa W.

On Tuesdays Oct. 80, Nov. 6, IS,
20 and 81, 1900, Feb. -, 10, rs, Mch.
5, u, 10 and rs and April2, 9,16, 23,
and 80, 1901, the following second
class one way and second class round
trip rates will be in effect to the
points named: 10 Ogden and Salt
Lake, Utah, and all intermediate
points, one way $500; round trip
$4,000; limited so days from date Of
sale. G. B. HARDING, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Fell Into . Kattle Of Eoun

Elwood, Ind, Dec. 15.-The two.
year-old daughter of Peter Elder, sa.
loonkeeper, fell into ten gallon ket.
tle. OF soup, made for lunch at the
place, yesterday morning and was
literally cooked before her screams
brought assistance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
What Shall We Have for Dessert!

This question arises in the family
every day. Let us answer it today.
Try Jell-O, delicious dessert. Pre-
pared In two minutes. No baking!
add hot water and set to cool. F.a-
vors--lemon, orange, raspberry and
strawberry. At your grocers, 10 cts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Colds Melt Away

IL you use Krause's Cold Cure. Pre-.
pared in convenient capsule form they
are easy to take and effect . speedy
cure Of the most obstinate cases.
Price 25c. Sold by J. N. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

New York, Dec. 1S.--Justice Henry
r. Beekman, Of the supreme court,
died in front of his residence in West
Seventeenth street yesterday. He
had just left his house to go to court.
1t is thought that death was due to
heart disease caused by overwork.
Mr.. Beekman was IS years old. He
was born In New York and lived here
all his life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
OAOToRfA.
B.ansl. Hlm Kind Wv A.M Alnr Bought
'', : IM4ZM

Go to Beaver & Miller, under Shear.
sr's shoe store for an easy shave or
q stylish hair cut. Coke dandruff
cure, guaranteed rs recommended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

To Treat Con.nmp.lv.. BY New Method.

Boerne, Tex, Dec. 14.--A sanitarium
for the treatment of consumptives
by a new liquid air method has just
been opened here by the Southern Pa
cifc Railroad company. 1t is called
Che aati-phynin institute. The treat
ment used is the discovery Of Texas
physician.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

A MERlCA'S Greatest Medicine is
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, because II pos.
sesses unequalled curative powers and
it, record Of cures 10 GREATEST.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Lady Correspondent Wanted.

! want to hear from any lady who
has stomach trouble. will recon.
mend DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
and guarantee II to cure.
Yours truly, All Druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

III UMoRS, boils, pimples and all
II eruptions are due to impureblood,
and by purifying the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla they are CURED.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
CALIFORNIA
First-Class Sleepers Daily between
CHICAGO AND SAN FRANCISCO
Without change via
Great
Rock Island
Route

Leave Omaha on Big 8 ut 1:3O y. m.
Through the Rockies and Sierra Nevada
BY Daylight in Both Directions.
Best Dining Car Service. Buffet Library Cars
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
BICKFORD & JOHNDROW
j. N. BURTON, Auctioneer.
[ First Published in the Abilene Weekly Re
flector, December 8, 1901.
SNERlFF'S SALE.
Case No. 1887.

Case No. 1887.
Miners Savings Bank, a corporation, plaintiff
W,
Peter Bufenmeyer; Catherine Bufienmeyer;
Thomas Kirby; Equitable Mortgage
company, corporation; Equitable Sc
curities company, q corporation; McCor-
mack Harvesting company, q corpora
ton; Mary Engle, and Charles N. Fowler
and James M. Clifford, receiver Of the
Equitable Mortgage company, defend
ants.
Under and by virtue Of an order Of sale is
sued BY the clerk Of the district court Of the
Sth judicial district, within and for Dickin-
son county, state Of Kansas, in the above en-
titled case, and to me directed and delivered.
I will on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
THE OLEOMARGARINE BILL.
The National Live Stock Association VIII
make IN Effort to Defeat the
Measure,

Denver, COL, Dec. 1S.-The National
Live Stock association will make an
effort to defeat the Grout oleomar-
garine bill which has recently passed
the house and is now pending in the
senate at Washington. President
John W. Springer yesterday an
nounced that the national association
had retained Judge William M.
Springer, Of Washington, to represent
the national association before the
senate committee on agriculture and
Senator Proctor, the chairman Of that
committee, has been asked to delay
action on the measure until after the
national association has had an OPP
portunity to enter its protest.
"'fhe stock men of the west are all
interested in this BILL" said Mr..
Springer yesterday, land so are all
manufacturers. II such a measure as
this can become law, no industry in
the country is safe. II it should be-
come law and take effect it means
simply that the stockmen of the west
will lose from SO to 81 on every steer
they market. We claim also that the
only people directly interested in the
passage of this law is the butter trust.
The farmer will never benefit from
it and the stockmen of the country
are most emphatically against It."
Instruction to Minister Cougsr.
Washington, Dec. 1s.-A long in.
struction was sent to Minister Concer
yesterday afternoon informing him
fully as to his course. He alre 'dy
had been authorized to sign the agre,'.
ment and it is said that this fresh in.
struction will so clear the way of III
stacles at Pekin as to make it probable
that all of the signatures of the min
listers can be affixed at once. Ibis
statement even includes the British
minister, Sir Edward Satow, who has
been the last to come forward.