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Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-17
CHRISTIAN FOREIGN MISSIONS
Place at Minneapolis - The Charge
Against Mark Twain

Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 15.--The
annual convention of the Christian
Foreign Missionary society opened
yesterday in the Exposition Audito-
rium, with President Mclean in the
chair. The attendance was uRusu-
ally large. The principal address Of
the morning session was delivered by
NJ. i. Farris, young man who has
spent the last few years in mission
ary work in the Congo Free State,
He was very severe in his denuncia-
tion Of the Belgian government,
which administers affairs in the Com
go, claiming that the government
was corrupt from top to bottom. He
had seen natives shot for failing to
turn IN their per capita tax Of rub
ber, even when they lived in districts
which produced none Of that COM
modify. Furthermore, government
officials did everything IN their
power, unofiicially. to hinder the
missionaries in their work.
The treasurer's report showed re-
ceipts during the year amounting
to $171,Sss, decrease, when COM
pared with the collections Of year
ago. President Mclean said that
Mark Twain was directly responsible
for the falling off.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-17
THE BEAUMONT OIL FIELDS.
Suit Begun for tho Possession OF Land on
which Fourteen Oh Wells Are
Situated.

Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 1O.-W. A,
Humphreys, of Waco, Tex; Marcus
and G. NJ. I. Humphries, Of Admission,
Ala, and their relatives, have begun
suit for the possession Of oil fields at
Beaumont, Tex, upon which are stu.
ated IA oil wells. In tho suit that
has been brought against the capital
lists now controlling the property it
Is claimed that when the oil fever
struck Texas Capt. G. II. Lucas, j. IL.
McFadden and 23 others took possess
sion Of 5,67O acres Of oil land south
Of Beaumont. The value Of the land
Is said to be S25,OO0,0OO. This prop
erty, according to the heirs, right
fully belongs to the Humphries estate
and suit is entered against the capi-
talists for $25,ooO per year from each
defendant for trespass upon the land
besides IS cents per barrel on 5,oOO,-
900 barrels of oil shipped out Of the
gtpte
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The Luthsrsns In sssslon.

Lima, o., Oct. 15.-The biennial SEES
sion Of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church Of North America was hon
ored yesterday by a visit from Royal
Bishop Won Scheele, special emissary
from the Lutheran church Of Sweden,
and representative from King Oscar
II. When the bishop reached the
church business was suspended and
he was welcomed in an address by
President Ranseen in English, and
DR.. Speath in German. Bishop Won
Scheele responded in German. He
said there was one desire Of his
heart and that was for unity among
the Lutheran churches, but II must
be awaited with patience. The re-
port Of the committee on home mis-
sions was completed and adopted.
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Huahand and WIFE Found Dead

Princeton, Ia, Oct. 10.--The dead
bodies Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nc
Kinnie were found yesterday in Their
home here. The wife was seated at
the dinner table, death having been
caused by a bullet in the stomach
The husband was found dead In bed
but without visible wound, and rifle
lay on the floor. 1t is supposed that
McKinnie shot and killed his wife and
then took poison. McKinnie had been
despondent recently. Both were 50
years Of age and had resided at
Princeton for 20 years, The coroner
is investigating.
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Germany to be Represented AZ 81. Louis

Germany to BE Represented AZ ST. Louis.
Berlin, Oct. 10.-AdOlphus Busch.
chairman of the foreign relations
committee OF the St. Louis exposition
of 1908, who is now in Berlin, said yes
terday that he had had interviews
with Count Observation-Disclosures Tim
perial secretary Of the interior),
Baron Won Richthoffen (secretary Of
foreign affairs) and Herr Moeller
(Prussian minister Of commerce), all
Of whom had cordially received him
and expressed themselves as favorable
to o German representation in large
way at the exposition. Steps to In
sure the participation of Germany
will soon be taken.
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Clalre. WIS, corporate member,
contributed $1,000 for the debt and
pledged himself to be one of ten to
pay whatever balance may be needed
for the ransom of Miss Ellen NJ
Stone. Rev. ]. i. Clarke, of Samakov,
Bulgaria, was introduced and stated
that he fully expected to take sup
per with Miss Ellen NJ. Stone Novem-
bcr in Bulgaria, according to pre-
arranged plans.
The Search for Abductors Abandoned.
Constantinople, Oct. 12.-ln compli-
ance with request from Washington
the search by Ottoman troops for the
abductors Of Miss Stone, the Ameri-
can missionary. has been abandoned,
it being feared that the brigands
would kill her should they be closely
pursued. Arrangements are now be-
ing made to pay the ransom de-
manded.
.sw York, Oct. 15.-Rev. Charles 6.
Creegan. district secretary for the
American Board Of Foreign missions,
gave out q letter yesterday, in which
II ID said: "The case Of Miss Stone.
now In the hands Of the Turkish brig
snds, has undergone no material
change. In the Office Of the American
board and among her immediate
friends, the greatest anxiety prevails.
Our government at Washington has
not modified the opinion uttered BY
President Roosevelt, that there ID but
one thing to do and that Is to raise
The gum demanded for her ransom and
chat as quickly as possible. OF this
amount 100000 has already been sub
scribed, far the largest part in Boston
and immediate vicinity. A multitude
Of her neighbors in every day life have
poured their gifts into the Boston Of
fee for her deliverance; but 1t Is not
sufficient. Fifty thousand dollars
more are required. We appeal now
TO those among us who by the bless
ing Of God have larger financial abil-
ty to supplement the contributions of
heir neighbors, so that the necessary
'um may be raised"
Mr. Creegan said that the board had
'eceived assurance from the United
states government in the past few
lays that the only thing that could
,e done was to raise the money neces-
ary for the payment Of the ransom.
Miss Stone Said to he stili Alive.
Washington, oct. 15.-All that can
'e learned from the state department
'flicals respecting the case of Miss
tone, the missionary who is held by
'rigands in Bulgaria, Is that she is
live and that efforts are continuing
or her release. The officials, while
cclining to indicate the nature OF
he measures they are pursuing to
his end, still have hope of ultimate
uccess.
Not Yet in Touch with the Brlgands.
Constantinoplc. Oct. 15.-Neither
lr, Baird nor Mr.. Haskell, the mis-
ionaries. has yet been able to get in
ouch with the br'gands in order to
as TO the amount Of the ran
om for Miss Stone.
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St. Louis, Oct. 15.-The second con-
gress of the Priests Eucharistic
league Of the United States convened
last night at St. Francis xavier's
church with an attendance Of 200
delegates, including five bishops.
Archbishop Kain delivered the ad.
dress of welcome, at the same time
outlining the scope Of the congress.
Father Edward J. Shea, pastor Of
St. Kevin's church, preached The ser
mon. Following the benediction
came the first meeting Of the do
cesar directors in the basement OF
the church. At this meeting propo-
sitions for consideration and discus
sion BY the congress were examined
and officers Of the congress selected.
Two session will he held te-dav.
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MRS. WitW8r May he Released.

Dayton, O., Oct. io.-Although still
held in custody, Mrs. Mary B. Witwer,
who was arrested on suspicion be-
,auss Of tho mystery attaching to the
iesth Of several relatives, may be re-
leased for lack Of evidence to justify
The suspicion. Prot. Elliott said he
found no trace Of poison in any of
he 10 different drugs and liquids
.aken from the house.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-17

St. Louis, Oct. lost. Louis will
not only have an American league
team in 1902, but will have one that
will finish one, two or three in the
pennant race" said James McAleer
former manager of the Cleveland
American league club, who arrived
in the city yesterday. "The club
will be composed of the pick of the
players of the Milwaukee American
league club, strengthened by material
from the National and other leagues
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-17

Will Do Away with aHelIo' Girls.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. HILARY L.
Thompson, Topeka machinist, has
invented an automatic switchboard
for a telephone system which does
away with "hcllo" girls. He has ap-
piled for a patent and until he gets
It he will not explain his invention
in detail.
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Had Both Less Cut on.

St. Joseph, NO., Oct. lO.-Superin-
Isndsnt Bert Hamilton, Of the beef
department Of the Hammond Pack
ng company, Of South st. Joseph,
vas fatally injured last night by fall
|ng in front Of an electric railway
lrailer. Both legs were cut Of. Ham
llton was standing on the platform Of
The motor car when Q collision %.
urred.
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su.peotsd Of Murd.riur Montgomery.

Winfield, Ran, Oct. lo.-Six men
and a boy were brought to Winfield
from the south yesterday afternoon
BY two Santa Fe detectives. They
are suspected Of being implicated In
the murder Of @. W. c. Montgomery
last Saturday night Two Of the men
Are NexicaaA
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prssldsney Of washburn College.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 1.-THE presi-
dency Of Washburn college has been
offered to Rev. George A. Gates
formerly president Of Iowa college
at Grinnell. His acceptance depends
upon whether his wife can stand this
climate. She has asthma.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-17

Sacramento, Cal, Oct. ll.-News
has been received Of a fire on the
Central Pacific railroad at Emigrant
Gap, in which $500 feet Of snow
sheds were burned, causing an esti-
mated loss Of $4,000. Several loaded
freight cars were also burned.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-10-17

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 1a.-The
ninety-second annual meeting Of the
American board has ended brilliantly
from the financial standpoint. Over
500 members Of the board and pas
tors and laymen have pledged not
only the full amount to pay the debt
Of 100000, but s3,lio in excess Of the
lsbt. Judge 0rrin II. Ingram Of Eau
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Not Yet in Touch with the Brlgands,

Constantinoplc. Oct. 15.-Neither
Mr., Baird nor Mr. Haskell. the mis-
sonaries. has yet been able to get in
touch with the brigands in order to
arrange as TO the amount of the ran
som for Miss Stone,
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to limit Stephenson to the 'Rocket'
type of locomotive. The carriage, of
which this is sectional view, is sixty
feet long and ten feet ten inches wide,
and has accommodation for 100 pas
sengers, each person having separate
seat, specially arranged SO as to avoid
discomfort while passing round the
curves at high speed. The electric
current is picked up by trOlleys at
tached to the car, bat insulated from
the bottom of the bogies f1exibly
coupled together by 4 specially de-
signed joint, of which the carriage
consists. The bottom part of the car
riage Is quite open, SO that all the
guide wheels are exposed to view, and
there is ample play between the car
riage and the line The motors only
are completely shut off OH all sides b.
box for their protection. The guild
wheels are two feet in diameter, an.
there are sixteen. They ere very
broad, and are inclined vertically to
the trestles, instead of being horizon
tai. thereby considerably reducing the
friction. The guide wheels below the
driving wheels are attached to the IN
der frame of the carriage, and those
between the two small bogie whoc.s
aic attached to the centre OF the be- Il
;!sclf. so that they cannot move at {:
with the carriage frame.
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on those wild backgrounds on which
the white man and the red man fought
their last fights"
During the earlier stages the train
ing of the United States cavalryman
differs in no essential particulars from
that of the infantryman, but, later on,
the great variety of instruction in the
cavalry arm Of the service renders IT
most interesting for both officers and
troopers. Beginning with the "set-
ting-up" exercises, the recruit looks
forward to the time when he shall be
assigned his horse and be full-fledged
cavalryman. The new horses, or ire
mounts" as they are called, no doubt
also look for the time when neck
bending lessons. the passaging, the
turning of the forehead to the right
and left, about, ETC., are over, and
longs, as does the recruit to be among
the horses that know how to handle
themselves from their foretops to their
heels. After the soldier has learned
to sit his saddle and to govern his
horse, he gets the more interesting
MISUNDERSTANDING, potato races,
sabre practice and rough riding. In
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-11-09

The numbers 1, and 3 in the accom-
panying pictures indicate, respectively,
the first, second and third qualities of
meat, as they are rated in the markets
of Paris, London and Berlin. 1t will
be seen that in France the entire rump
and small portion Of the back are re-
garded as of first quality. that the
shoulder and flank take second rank.
and that the head. limbs and stomach
are not highly priced. In London and
Berlin. on the other hand, only the up
per part of the rump is regarded as of
first quality. though not better than
the loins, and the shoulder is con-
signed to the third rank.
These differences Of taste arc not
more striking than the differences be-
tween the animals themselves. a Dur
ham has sharply defined head and a
small neck and shoulders; its back is
large. and is developed in horizontal
direction, the evident reason being be-
cause breeders took most pains to i'm
prove that portion of the animal in
WHICH is lnc HllCt, SO ueiT ~ TIE EllS-
lish and German palate. On the other
hand the rump is hardly developed at
all. In Limousin COW. on the con-
trary, the rump Is greatly developed.
"These differences are not the result
of chance" says NJ. Paul Diffioth.
well-knOwn French agriculturist, who
has been studying the subject. 1.-THE
Durham cow Of to-day was created.
so to speak. by the brothers Charles
and Robert Colling. and its ancestors
were the shorthorns that used to feed
Gu the pastures of Durham. Their
shape was faulty, however, and Rob-
ert Colling, noticing one day beauti-
fully formed calf in yard behind q
blacksmith's shop. determined to try
and improve the breed by means Of it.
THE experiment succeeded, and
from this calf, known later on as the
celebrated Hubback. the Durham OF
to-day are descended. These English
cattle differ in many respects from
those of France, and the difference
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with equal precision and a marvellous
uniformity. AS in some Of the Euro
pean armies all American cavalrymen
are dragons. that is to say. they are
trained to fight both mounted and dis
mounted. While dashing down the
drill ground. doing some intricate
movement, the troop is given the COM
mand "dismount to fight on FOOT and
in a couple of seconds the men are In
an infantry skirmish line, and their
horses are being led to the rear, at a
full gallop. by the No. Of each set of
fours. The skirmish line advances,
firing 'volleys by platoons. "by
squads" firing at WILL" etc. Upon
arriving at the proper distance "mag-
azine rapid fire. is ordered, and finally
the imaginary enemy is charged and
captured. Then follow the exhibitions
of individual ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
over hurdles and fences and covering
bitches and stone walls. A most in
terestlng feature of the drill at Fort
Myer is the training of the horses and
their use by the troopers as a shelter
from the enemy's fire. At the COM
mand Of the captain, word from each
trooper, and the horse goes down with
out a CULVER, and lies at full length on
with carbine and revolver from be-
hind their shelter, and with the weap-
ons resting on the horses backs. An
other word Of command, the firing
ceases, the horses are all standing,
the trooper in the saddle. awaiting
further instructions.
For the Musical Ride the arena is
cleared, and from one of the entrances
at the extreme end the band rides in,
followed by the entire troop, now
dressed in. full review uniform, and
slowly circle around the Enclosure.
The entry is made in pairs, dividing
to the opposite sides Of the ground,
the horses keeping time to the music,
and moving as unit, turning, wheel
ing, hating, taking up the trot, the
gallop and the charge with the accur-
acy, regularity and mechanical pre-
cision of clock-work At the entrance
end the leaders wheel about and break
into a canter, which is followed by all
while q number of fancy movements
are gone through embarrassing and
counter-crossing, forming stars, form
ing the figure eight, the ladies' chain.
circling around each other. and SO
on, until the spectators are worked up
to the highest enthusiasm. When
these figures arc finished the troop
draw up in two files at the end of the
arena ana charge at full gallop. cheer
ing and yelling. and only halting with
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The troop known as the "Black
Horse Cavalry" at Fort Myer. Viz
ginia, contains men who are believed
to be the finest riders in America.
Thousands of Washington society peO-
pie 90 out to witness their weekly ex-
hibition drills. and are not only inter-
csted, but excited. for there is nothing
more thrilling than drill with the
vigor, snap and precision that are
characteristic of our American cav
airy. Beginning with the simpler evo-
lutions of the troop these BLACK
Horse troopers go through the
"School Of the Troop" at all gaits
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An unsophisticated young minister
in rural Pennsylvania, recently Or
dained, not long ago wrote to theo-
logical professor In Philadelphia as
follows: Il am a poor speaker and
find it hard to utter my thoughts clear
ly and forcibly. have decided,
therefore, to take a course Of instluc-
ton in speaking. and. learning from
the papers that there are great many
speak -easies in your city, ! would be
to one" The professor broke the
news to him as eupemistically as pos
sible that "speak-easy" Is merely an
unlicensed drinking place.
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QUEER DIFFERENCES IN CATTLE.
They Are tho Direct Result of National
Preiudices.

That it Is possible for popular tast"
to exercise a most potent influence on
the development Of animals that are
used for food has lately been shown
in the difference between French and
English cattle.
The English are very fond of roast
meat and show marked preference
for those portions of COW, such as
the fillet. that are in the region Of the
loins. whereas the French like nothing
bester than ''potau-feu,' which is
made of soup and boiled meat, the
rump being the part of the animal
from which the meat is taken. Thus.
if 1t is true that steak is the most pop
ular dish in England, so 1t is equally
true that "pot-au-feu' or beef n la
mode is the most popular dish in
Franco
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for horsehesh in his blood. Then, too,
some Of the most graceful horsemen
in the world are to be found in the
Southern States. The great training.
however, of these cavalrymen has been
found in the Indian wars Their work
there was rough-riding in the very
truest sense of the word, and nowhere
could man and horse be found more
perfectly joined as fighting unit than
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fore that body demanding recognition
The measure is now being considered
by committee of the House Of Com
mons, before which Mr. Behr has
again appeared. He stated that he
had designed carriages to give accom-
mediation for 10000 passengers a day,
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Rest For the Bowels,

No matter what ais you, headache to
cancer, you will never get we'll until yoar
bowels are put right. CascARETs help nature,
cure rou without a grippe or pain, produce
cents to start getting your health back. Cas-
cARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has G. C.
stamped on 1t. Beware OF limitations.
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The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been a5le to cure in all
its stages. and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
Send for list Of testimonials Address
F J. CHENEY i Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall Family Pills are the best.
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Some girls would like to be rich just to
see how much ice cream soda they could
consume at one sitting.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for childroa
teething, soften the guns, reduces indamma-
ton a!lays pain cures wind collie. 25c Dostle
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lam sure Piso' Cure for Consumption save
my life three years ago.-MRs. THOMAS RoB-
BINS, Maple ST., Norwich. NY, Feb. II, 1900.
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A statistician has proved that the invention
Of the typewriter has given employment to
SOC. 900 people, but b. fails to sta:e how many
cases of weak stomachs and dyspepsia it has
induced. All people OF sedentary occupation
need Hostetters Stomach Bitters. 1t is a
wonderful medicine and helps nature bear
the strain which ensues from confinement
1t also cures dyspepsia, indigestion, constipa-
ton and hatulency. Be sure to try it and you
will not be disappointed.
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What has the weather done that it should
he tai liked about so much?
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v" HE Behr Monorail system, by
which 1t is proposed to give
lightning passenger service
between Manchester and Liv-
crpOol, after having met with all
kinds of experiences before the Eng
llsh House Of Parliament. is again be-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-11-09

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not stain the
hands OF spot the kettle. Sold by all drug
lists
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the old cavalry regiments. before the
Spanish war aud the present reorgani-
cation, whole troops could give exhi
billions OF Cossack riding that Were
not to be seen outside 0f a CIRCUS,
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A FANCY CAVALRY EvOLUTIoN-THE MOVING CROSS.

in a few inches Of the wall at the other
every riders neck will be broken BY
the eollision,-Fr.tz Morris. in Harper. :;
Weekly.
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Autonobiling may be dangerous, but it
doesn't seem to be as much so as walking
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Do not desp;se humble occupations
Even the hod carrier climbs to the top OF
the ladder.
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\ head OF fair hair consists of 143.-
. hairs. dark 10000. while a red
ID has only "9.20o. Fair-haired peo-
are becoming less numerous than
...eriy,