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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
KANSAS DYNAMITE.

The Court House at Columbus Blown Up
VaIuabI- Records Destroyed.
COLUMBUS, KAN, August .14.-Yester-
day morning at AS o'clock a loud report
was heard in the city which Jared num-
Der of residences so much as &c startle the
sleeping citizens. Those living nearest to
the public square began at once to make an
investigation. 1t was ascertained that the
vault at the court house, a uNe-story brick
structure adjoining the building and in
which were stored the recOrds-of the County
Treasurer, the Register of Deeds and the
County Clerk, had been blown to atoms,
scattering the records, brick, mortar, p 'pers
aud valua5les in every conceivable drec-
ton. The current records CT. the County
Clerk and Treasurer, however, were in
safes in other parts of the building, and
were uninjured. The vault was ventilated
by openings about one foot square and
grated, but it is almost impossible
to tell Just how it was done. No doubt
exists as to its being accomplished by
dynamite, but whether through the open
ings.oT not, or whether by RI entrance to
the vault is a question. the evidences
or traces being about equal '3Sr either
theory. Seven of the title VTecords are
nearly worthless and Reariy the entire
records more or less injureG. The loss is a
severe one and while the amounted actual
damage may be less than $4,000, the loss OF
records may be irreparable NOrolue has
been obtained, though the city is full of
rumors. The court house proper Is badly
injured, it being a wooden structure. The
records appear 10 have been saturated with
coal oil or equally iniamm&hle substances
which caught fire. but it Was easily afated,
by the timely arrival of the citizens.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
kusniciouS Disease.

KEYTEsvHLE, DO, August I3--4Sssnc
fatal disease has broken out among Mt E
3. Elliets herd of cattle near this place
One cow died about two weeks ago; az
other enc to-day and there is one more Il
the herd sick. 'She one that died Yesterday
was dissccted, and both its lungs We're
found to be affected. Some hasty ones
pronounced it pleurO-pneunonia- Butchers.
who claim to know, said it syas not thong at
that the cattle had even sOne of the swap.
toms of this dreadful disease To de-
.ermiRe the nature of the disease Mr..
Elliott get up a petition and sent it 10 CO..
umbia for the State Veterinary Surgeon 10
come and examine the herd
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
AUGUST COASTlNG.
A Novel Summer Amusement-How Tho
Sport is Conducted.

A Novel Summer Amusement-How the
Sport Is Conducted.
1t was on the afternoon of the very
warmest day IN August that the children
came running to me crying:
There are some boys and girls from
the village out on the HILL and some
from the hotel on the mountain. and
they all have brought their sleds. "
1t seemed such puzzle to me that |
rose and went out to see what was 60
ing on
When l reached the spacious balcony
/ was almost convinced that the whole
valley had been bewitched
There were gathered at least twenty
children and half a dozen sleds. The
bows were dragging the sleds up the
steep slope of the hillside that rose
from the road in front of the house,
while the girls followed after as well as
they could
1t was not by any means an easy feat
to climb this slope.
Though at a casual glance it seemed
as soft and velvety as a well-kept lawn,
it was to the unwary delusion and a
snare The midsummer sun shines
down upon the Adirondack mountains
with as much ardor as on the city
streets Though the nights are cool,
frequently even cold. there are no dewS,
and usually but little rain. So the
short thick grass that grows abundantly
upon the sides of the lesser mountains,
or. more properly speaking. the foot
hills. becomes somewhat parched and
smooth. and as slippery as ice. The
children, then, had before them quite
an amount of hard walking. but those
children were like mountain-goats,
hardy. willing, and able to climb any
thing.
[ watched them with interest. Al
last the top was reached. Then, the
sleds were turned upside down. and the
runners were rubbed vigorously with
candles; this completed. the sleds werC
put in proper position again. three chill
dren seated themselves upon each. anC
a gentle push started them down the
slope.
How swiftly they came! The slope
was steep but smooth; not rock, STUMP
or stone on its surface; there was nc
danger. and the sleds stopped On the
sandy road.
For two long hours this colony OF
children coasted-till the grass was
worn almost to the roots. and the sup
ply of tallow (Which is indispensable for
this midsummer eoasting) was ex.
hausted.
After all the little ones were weary,
we older people joined in the fun 1
own to having made the descent but
once-that was quite enough for me.
never before had heard of this novel
amusement; but. startling as it seemed
at first, the novelty soon wore away,
and became quite accustomed to the
sight and sounds of coasting in mid
summer.-Mrs. Frank Ii. GREGORY, IN
st. Nicholas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
Decidedly Meddlesome.

BERLIN, August 1.-THE Russian
Minister of Finance has prepared a
measure enacting a close Government
supervision of the affairs of all German
Arms carrying on manufacturing bust
ness within the Cars dominions
The bill will require that all the cor
respondence, both private and general,
of these firms, shall be submitted to
Russian officials. The result of the
enforcement OF the measure will be to
expose German manufacturing firms
carrying on business in Russia, 10 hav-
ing their affairs known and made use of
by dishonest and ayaricious Russian
buresucrats.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
Report of the Commission to Central and
South America.

WASHINGTON, D. &C., August l2-The
Commission; to Central and Sou b Amer
lea has submitted reports on its visit ito
Ecuador, Venezuela and Guatemala. No
reports will be made on Brazil or the AZ
eentine RepEblic. Ecuador is not in
clined to a reciprocity treaty or sOm-
mon silver coin for the Central aud SOuth
American States, but favored CONNER
cial congress Of the, countries. EcuadOr
holds that commerce with the UniLed
States is difficIlt~Owing to monopoly of
the carrying trade. The Commission
think that 10y proper means the United
States can get allithe trade of Ecuador.
Nothing was cleaned from VeneZu Is.
&C ustemala is arranging a reciprocity
treaty and favors a.common silver cola.
TIE Commission advocates a confedera-
ton of the five Central American States
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
The Strike Over.

EAST SAGINAW, MICK August 1.-The
graft strike, which was inaugurated here
Eve weeks ago. will to-day be practically
ended. The action af the employees yester-
day, skfering 70 accept the same conditions
the mill owners were willing at fist to
aocept-ksn hours and q ProportiOnatG re-
duction In wages-shows they are tired of
idIeness anal will throw up the spongS, afteE
losing an average of S50 to each man en-
pIoyed. A vibrant has been issued by
Saginaw City for the arrest Of Representa-
tive Barney for melting conspiracy at
kust, Eaton & Co.'S mill. He is out OF the
city and will be arrested Immediately on
his return.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
SIMPSON CAPTURED.
IAN Astounding Postmaster sCaueht-z4 'en-
sion Decision

IAN Ascending Postmaster sCaught-4 EN-
sion Decision
WASHINGTON, August 14--AsSistaRt At
tOrney General Bryant of the lpOst-office de
partment says that William Simpson, zine
defaulting postmaster, who abseended ,sd ne
time ago from Louisville, Col has boon
captured by one of the new pos-Office az
spectorS. Simpson is DOW detained
at Denver on the eEaTge al
.embeZZlement and evidence ~
his. guilt is complete. The miSsRa<OpriateS
lIaeGey has been recovered The United
States attorney in Colorado proposes to
prosecute the case vigorously, rs tire postal
service in that region has been muek scan
.dalized through the Northumberland 0f
some of the pestnasters. The Attorney
General has decided that pension agents are
mot entitled under the existing laws tn j
fee. of thirty cents Sor paying fees TO zttor-
neys for pensioners
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
He Wants a E.rn Count.

StN Francisco Call Augusf IA
seriOs1s misunderstanding is reported to
exist between the outgoing and Ln-com-
Suo-TEeasury in this city. regarding the
count Of the money in the vaults. MIR.
Brooks, the newly appointed Suo-Iceas-
urer, is willing to accept the count by
weight, bnt Mr.. Spaulding the present
incumbent insists on every piece being
counted before the transfer is na&e.
There are 500, 900, 900 in the raults. To
count it ali over would take from six to
eight months
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
Especfally to Women.

"Sweet is revenge especially to women
Surely he was in bad humor when he wrote
such words. But there are complaints that
only women suffer, that are carrying num-
bers of them down to early graves. There
is hope for those who suffer, nc matter how
sorely, or severely, in DR.. r. V. Pierce's
"Favorite Prescription" Safe in its ac-
ton it is a blessing, especially to toOmeT
and to men, too, for when women suffer
the household is askew.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
Young Men. Read This.

THE VoLrAIC BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRo-V OIL
TAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 80 days, to men (young or old)
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital
ity and all kindred troubles: Also for rheu'
matism, neuralgia, paralysis and many 9TH
err diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. Norisk in
Cured, as so days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
An Offensive Breath

Is most distressing, not only to the person
afflicted if he have any pride, but to those
with whom he comes in contact. 1t is a
delicate matter to speak of, but it has
parted not only friends but lovers. Bad
breath and catarrh are inseparable. DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases as thousands can testify.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

= . Organic weakness or loss of
power in either sex, however induced,
speedily and permanently cured. Enclose
three letter stamps for book of particulars.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

Lawrence and Atchison Business Colleges.
The largest and best equipped institutions
of the kind in the West. The Catalogue
giving course of study, rates of tuition,
board, ETC., together with much general in
formation of Importance to all interested in
the Colleges and their work, will be mailed
free upon application. Address E. l.. Nc
Ilrayy, Pres, Lawrence or Atchison, Kan.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

A HALF holiday is better than no loaf
n. !. Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

Pixies TOoTHACHE DROPS curein minute,25c
GIenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Buttons.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

ALTHOUGH we don't see Judge Lynch he
must be hanging round somewhere.-Bos-
ton Transcript
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
CROP PROSPECTS.

Report of the Department of Agriculture
On the Condition of the Maturing Crops
The Cotton outlook Exceedingly Flat
tering-An Improvement in Corn-Other
Crops.
WASHINGTON, D. c., August 1.-THE
returns of the Department OF Agriculture
make q slight improvement of the condi-
ton Of cotton on the first OF August, the
general average being SO 1-2, point only
once exceeded in the August returns CT
tea years, in 1880. The average in AH-
East, 1882, was 81, and only South Caro-
ina and Alabama exceeded their present
igures. The State Averages are as fol-
! ows:
Virginia ...,--....... 81 Mis7issippi--,--.. 1Ol
North Carolina % Louisiana 100
South Carolina -. 96 IeXas---.--.s---... VI
Georgia. 100 Arkans as - "
/ FIorida--..-.~.........- 80 TcnnesSee~--.... W
/ AldDana--~----.-..--~. 70
South Caroline, Louisiana end Ten
nessee save made no change; Florida
has gained four points; Georgia and
AlabaR4, three; Mississippi, two, and
Arkansas, one. North Caroiil4 has lost
one; Virginia, three. The crop has a
slight disadvantage. 1t Is q few days
late, especially in the Atlantic States.
There has been little damage from
drousht, rgiu or insects. few re-
ports from Texas and occasionally enc
from more Eastern States indicate a
ack of rain. A large gcamber in the
Gulf States, including q few in Texas,
mention an excess Of moisture, which Is
Injurious in fat Iands. Shedding of
forms and bolls with rust and Blight
are much less prevalent than usual .
Thecaterpillar has as get done no dam
age, though reported in several coun-
ties in South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama, Louisiana and Texas. 1t is rare
in Mississippi, and is not reported IN
Arkansas and Tennessee.
CORN.
This crop has made some improve
ment since the last report. The average
stands four points lower than the stand
ard of full condition and indicates a yield
with seasonable moisture and favorine
temperature hereafter, of tweEty-six tc
twenty-seVen Bushels per acre The av'
erage for August of 1884 was the same,
but fell three points during the sixty
days following, when the yield was TWEEN
ty-six bushels. In 1879 the average fol
August was ninety-uine, and the ultimate
yield as reported by the census was
twenty-eight bushels. The increase has
been:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

A WOMAN and a fiddle are something
alike. They always come out strongest
when there is a woman about.-BoStOn
Ru60ef
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

A SCHOOL journal advises: "Make the
school interesting" That's what the
small boy tries to do to the best of his abil-
ty.-BurlingtOn Free Press.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

THE reason a woman is continually look
ing in the glass is because she wants to
see herself as others see her.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
OTHER CROPS.

The average for oats has declined from
81 to 90, which is four points higher than
in August ofllast year.
Rye averages 81, showing continued
improvement since the lst of June.
BarleyStauds as in the last report, at
90, which indicates about an average
crop for'aly series of five or ten years.
There is an increase in the area OF
buckwheat and condition averages 80.
A medium crop of hay is assured by
the average, 95.
Tobacco makes a general average of9l.
The average for potatoes is 50, against
81 last month.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

! IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
| Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell It &c.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

School of Telegraphy and Shorthand.
Send for journal giving full information
Address Hayes & Hutchings, Lawrence
Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

SOME Eastern poetess asks the conun.
drum: "Oh, where does beauty linger?"
Our Office hours are eight to six.-Peck's
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

EXPERIENCE is the cream of life-but
1t often sours with age Whitehall Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

sTHERE she blows" the old whaler re-
marked when his wife commenced to give
him a curtain lecture.-Palnler (MGSs.)
Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

1t is the man who has the most
property that has the greatest will
power. Chicago Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

THE Frazer Axle Grease is the best In
the world. Sold everywhere. Use it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
Correspondents report d

CORRESPONDENTS report droughts in
some p 'cs; excess of rain in others,
but wei drained and deeply cultured
land has suffered little from drought or
supersaturation. Meteorological condi-
tions have been generally favorable. The
prospect has not been exceeded since
1880.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20
WHEAT.

The moist and hot weather since the
18th of July has caused some damage
10 spring wheat in the Northwest. mainly
in Wisconsin and Minnesota. While
generally noticed, its effects are various
ly reported, prominent counties return
ing from 100 down to eigRty-fve, and in
a few cases down to sixty, and to forty
eight IN the case of Pierce County, Wis
consin. Most of the great wheat coun-
ties in Minnesota report averages from
seventy-five to ninety, though Dodge
County only returns fifty. Some of less
Importance make an average of 100. The
reduction IN prospective yield is greatest
in Minnesota, amounting to nine points.
The decline is five in Missouri, four In
Ohio and one in Dakota. There is an
increase in the other Territories and in
New England. The average decline is
four points and indicates reduction of
5000, 00o bushels from the expectation
on the lst of July. No reports concern
ing the result of threshing of winter
wheat are received, except in the South.
In Texas the outcome is greater than was
expected aud higher rates of yield are re-
ported.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

There has been a slight decline In
Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, Ohio and
Indiana. In the corn surplus States, the
averages are:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-20

And here our exchange of ideas re-
lapsed into silence again.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26
An Extraordinary Razor

HAs BEEN INVENTED BY THE QUEENS
IL OWN 90. Of England. The edge and
body is SO THIN and TLExIBLE AH NEVER
TO REQUIRE GRINDING, and hardly ever
setting. 1t glides over the fsce like piece OF
velvet, making shaving quite luxury. II II
creating A GREAT ExClTEMENT in Europe
among the experts, who pronounce 1t PER-
FICTION. Two dollars in buffalo handle; -
in ivory. Every razor, to be genuine, must
THAN JOSEPH, GAL CLAY street, San Fran
cisco, the only place In the United States
where they are obtained. Trade supplied;
sent by mall 100 extra or O. o. d.
The Queens Own Company havin
enlarged their factory, are now making PEARL
and IVORY CARVING KNIVES, TABLE and
POCKET KNIVES, HUNTING KNIVES and
SCISSORS, of the same quality % their mar.
velously wonderful Razor. se8-Iyd&w
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26
Notice of Forfeiture.

TITO DANIEL CoFFEY. P. HAGGERTY,
l. Michelet Hsgan, Richard Perssell. P. +.
Mcbride, j. N. McCuish, VIM. Bermsn, Phil.
Ross. Edward Cutchly, Tim O'Neil, p F.
Mcbride, Daniel Evans, B. Raggi, G.. Escere.
A. vernazzs. A. Simanelli, B. Venturino, O.
Franchini, @. Bernardini. P. Feminis. r. S.
Ferguson. Mike Harrington, Tim Harrington.
mining co-owners.
You are hereby notified that have expended
three hundred dollars in labor and improve
ments upon the Bonanza No. l lode, Bonanza
No. 2 lode; also the Olay Wall lode OF said
mines. situated in Antelope Mining District, in
the county of Eureka, State Of Nevada. said
mines being part of the Silver Top Mining
Compsny's mines, which sum was expended as
follows One hundred dollars on each mine,
as will appear by certificate hled January IA.
1885, in the office Of the Recorder OF Eureka
county. In order to hold said premises under
the provisions of Section 1924 Revised Stat
utes of the Omitted States, being the amount
required to hold the same for the year ending
December 81, 1884. And If within ninety days
from this notice you fail or refuse to contrib
ute your proportion Of such expsndi ture as q
co-owner, your interest in said claim Will be-
come the property Of the subscriber under
said Section 2324. JOSEPH TOGNINl.
January IA, 1884. )lo-u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26
HELP WANTED-Females

w ANTED AN INTELLIGENT. ENpR.
bas,nsIsse senc nc lady Of good address and some
cpI ccIpnIsnmers Of this county, MADAME nE, . MI
SET RATED SPINAL SUPPORTISa con
msns spiAndidly advertised and highly rsco,n
bs aeu. nus%. 70 tho right party SIS monthiv vii,
paier Address with referencss. wa
fsoo LEWIS SCHIELE & 90.
.m 800 broadway. New York.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26

An elegant assortment of wall bracket,
and lamp goods. consisting of shades,
llluminators, wicks and cigar.
lighters. Also. new patent window
shades, and lot Of fancy cabinet frame
and bird-cages. I have on hand all kind
OF secondhand furniture, which will sell
At prices to suit the times. Call and ex-
anime goods at my store on South Main
street. p. FL. Hull,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26
Song and Dance Shoes,
Badgesfor All Societies

DOLIoEMEN, FIREMEN, ETC. PRESEN-
tation Charms, or Prizes in Gold, Silver
or Metal, SOLD AT SOCIETY PRICES by the
Agent of the Universal Badge Misunderstanding
Company, NATHAN JOSEPH l. co., GAL Clay
street, San Francisco.
workmen and X. of p. Badges In Gold. 81
each, sent O. o. D. Trade supplied. fe23-h
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26

v ina. ING ING CARDs-I.ATEsT STYLES
Just received ut the sHxrIsxL efice. "'
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26

Cards, neatly printed. with the words
"For Rent" "For Sale" and Furnished
Rooms To Let" in large letters, can DO
had at this Office OF IS cents each.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26
SOCIETIES.

BEATITxC LODGE, NO. 2, X. OF p.
NE EETB EACH FRIDAY OF EVERY
lN month, ct Z O'Clock p. NJ, ut its CASTLE
Hall, In the Richard Foley k9ildtng.
ALI Brother Knights, In good standing. xrs
fraternity invited to attend such meetings.
Z. N. ROBINSON, O. @.
W. z. DAVIDSON. z. OF Il. and 9.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-26

. No1sNr OR MODERN. BOUGHT AND
a SOLD. Mineral Specimens. oid coins,
Shells, Indian Relics OF ,, every E,.1 49, ss.sst
NATHAN JOSEPH CUB osi oi'y yaSs- ~
an Francisco.