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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11
Letter Writing in School.

Pupils should have actual practice in
writing original letters in school, in or
der to acquire practical knowledge of let
ter writing. 1t is not enough that few
forms are copied from the book or the
blackboard. A plan which has been
used with fair success by some teachers
is to arrange school postofice through
which letters written by the pupils
either to school mates or to the teachers
pass. A chalk box with hole cut in
the lid through which letters may be
dropped will answer very well for an Of
fee. The teacher should look over each
letter that goes through the Office, and
make corrections for the younger pupils,
but the older pupils should correct all
letters which they receive. Each letter
should be answered and returned to the
writer with corrections marked. The
pupils will be delighted to send and re-
ceive letters through such an Office.
A TEACHER
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

Our Seed Potatoes are selected
with great care and should not be
COMPOUNDED with cheap stock gener-
ally sold by potato dealers regard
less of quality.
For description and value of the
different varieties, see the following:
Brownell'S Best.-This Seeding
belongs to the excellent strain of Po-
tatoes represented by the snowflake
and Pride of America. Its flesh il
white, fine grained, tloury, and of
the purest flavor. The tubers grow
compact in the hills and are remark
ably uniform in good medium to
large size. 1t ripens second early
and is equally valuable as an early
market as for winter potato. Its
yield is enormous. In 1883 fifty
four bushels were raised from one
half bushel in Dickinson county by
Jessie Engle. Taking all in ali, we
do not hesitate to assert that the
highest perfection in shape, size,
yield, and in quality are combined
in this new variety, and all who
have raised it in Central Kansas
will agree with me that it is second
to none. for this. locality, it being
adapted its; the soil and climate.
Try it.
Beauty of Hebron, One of the
best of the eatly varieties, has ex-
ceeded the most <sangrine expecta-
lions of all who have tried it. Their
yield is really enormous. In point
of earliness it may be ranked as
ripening at least twelve days earlier
than the "Snow Flake" aud no less
than a week ahead of the ''Early
Rose" For culinary purposes its
many qualities, richness and deli
cacy of flavor give it precedence be.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11
TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS

In sending forth my annual De
scriptive Catalogue Of choice Seed
Potatoes for 1886, l avail myself of
the opportunity to thank my friends
and customers for their hearty sup
port and words of encouragement in
the past, and to say / fully realize
that the success of my customers Is
my gain, their failure my loss. There
fore, it IS for my interest to select
only those varieties that give the
best general satisfaction.
1t certainly should be the aim of
every farmer to plant none but pure
seed of the best quality, as that only
can give him good crops. Then, is
1t not too great q risk for farmer
to attempt to save dollar in buying
cheap seed, when it may cause hun
dreds of dollars loss in the crop pro
duced. e@ Remember, diligence,
method, close observation and prae-
tical attention to details are more
certain to bring profitable results
than mere physical labor.
The Potato is the one vegetable
which finds its way to every table Of
every civilized country; it is second
only to bread with scores of millions
Of people, and is the chief food of
many barbarous and savage nations.
This poor mans friend and rich mans
necessity, deserves much better cul-
tivation than usually it gets. In spite
of the great Improvements in varie-
ties, some Of the most popular and
valuable have become so nearly run
out by careless cultivation, that it is
extremely difficult to get supply of
them for seeding. The Potato de-
manSs light sandy loan soil for the
highest production. In such soil
Potatoes are most likely to mature
early, to be bright, smooth, of good
size, free from disease and of good
eating quality. 1t should be slightly
moist; but there is danger of wet
soils producing disease. Old sod
plowed in the fall will yield good
crops; clover sod is better still. Cold,
moist land will grow large tubers,
which are often coarse and poor
The most thorough blowing is essen
tial. Use no fresh manure; use old,
well-rotted stable manure, if any.
Plaster, ashes and bone fertilizers
containing potash are the best for
Potatoes. Organic manures promote
rot and other diseases-mineral ma
nures prevent them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11
PBICE LIST OF SEED POTATOES
Prices Given are Subject to Variation
Without Notice.

We are headquarters for Choice
Seed Potatoes in the West, and our
trade in this valuable esculeRt is in
creasing every year.
Our prices will be found very low.
Do not ask us to sell four to ten va
rieties packed in one barrel st barrel
prices. We will fill orders at prices
given as long IS our present stock
will last; and if prices should ad-
vance we will send as many as the
money sent will pay for. All orders
subject to approval.
Potatoes will be shipped in favor
able weather only. We ship them
in good condition, carefully packed;
and after receiving a receipt ";,s
good order" for them our RESPONSE
bility ceases, and under no circum-
stances will We be responsible for
the crop.
TRRNs.-Cash with order. Prices
given include packing. Express or
freight charges to be always paid by
the purchaser. Three pounds by
mail postage paid.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

The Blair educational bill passes the
Senate by vote of thirty-six to eleven.
1t provides for the appropriation Of
s8O.O00,OO0 to aid the common schools
il the States and Territories and District
of Columbia and Alaska. The first
year, 100000; the second year,
$4,000, 200; third year, $4,000, 900;
fourth year, s13,OOO,OOO; fifth year,
s12.OOO,OOO; sixth year, s9,OO0,OOO;
seventh year, 81 100000; eighth year,
100000. The money to be given to
the several States and Territories in that
proportion which the whole number of
persons in each who, being of the age
of ten years and over cannot write, bears
to the whole number of such persons in
the United States, according to census
of 1880.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

Boston, awarded it a silver medal.
We unhesitatingly recommend this
variety, submitting it to the most
critical, in the full assurance that
its high merits warrants all and
more than we have said, and being
convinced that it is by far the best
cariv po.ato ever introduced. The
Early Mayfower is of medium size,
the crop running very evenly, with
scarcely any very large, or very
small potatoes, slightly fattened,
oval shape, light lemon color; with
smooth skin well covered with very
fine netting; eyes few, small, and
nearly even with the surface; flesh
white, solid, common to many of
the modern varieties, and is entire
ly free from any strong or earthly
flavor. The crop grows in compact
clusters, and SO far a rotten potato
has not been found in the crop, even
when other kinds rotted badly. The
vines are strong, healthy, vigorous,
and of spreading rather than an
upright growth. Its habits of growth
are such that it will do best on rich
soil and under high cultivation,
making it particularly valuable as a
home garden potato.
Pride Of America. prOduc-
tive, growing to a large size. Flesh
exceedingly fine grained and of
snowy Wilderness; cooks quickly and
evenly, dry and floury, and has no
hard center or core. The tubers
grow compactly in the hill, SO that
the crop is easily harvested. A re-
markable keeper and free from dis
ease. AS a table variety, it is alb
solutely without fault.
Early Rose, Blue Victor, Extra
Early Vermont and all of the STAN
dard varieties we have in stock to
suit our customers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

After the National Educational Asso-
citation adjourns, there will be cheap ex-
cursious to all parts of the west. Emf
grant cars will be cleaned and placed at
the disposal Of teachers who may desire
to travel in companies With abundance
of provisions. a stove, and good cook,
it will be cheaper to travel than 10 stay
at home. Rates will be given early in
the spriDT.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

The death of DR.. John Philbrick, of
Boston, is a national loss In various
responsible positions he was known to
the educational world during forty years
of his life. As writer on educational
subjects and as a member of various edu-
cational bodies, DR.. Philbrick has a ma
tional reputation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

Superintendent Macdonald, of Shaw
nee County, is making quite reputation
as a live, practical school man. He not
only works for Shawnee County alone,
but for the schools of Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

Teachers institute at the Abbey
school house March 18th. At the
Baker district, three miles northwest of
Chapman, March Goth.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
Edited by D. D. Hornaday, Co. supt

Chas. e.. Bear has just closed a sue
cessful term of four months in the Mt
ayr district.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11
BILLIARDS..

o. D. Merrill's new and elegant Bill
lard Parlor is now open in the new
room over w. H. Smith & Co.'s store in
the post Office block. Double entrance
from north and south side of block.
Gentlemanly attendants and everything
bright, cosy and cheerful. A pleasant
place to spend a winter evening. Come
and see US.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

Teachers examination Saturday April
9th, 1886, at the Union school build
lag in Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

Flowing reduced and its principles
bodied this Three Wheeled Suky POw Perfect construction,
Simple in operation and the gh draft poW in the world This
the universal testimony farmers who have used it. Save
strength escape and worry and avoid Ovag your horses
by securing the best pillow madeTHE FLYING DUTOHMAE
MOLINE PLOW CO., MOLINE, ILL
FOR SALE BY
BERRY BROS MER. CO.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11
ROSCOE.
1885.

The Thoroughbred Jersey Bull will make the
season at Abilene.
TERMS:-S5 IN advance, Insurance guaran-
teed. This is rare chance for persons TO i'm
prove their stock for better and milk purposes,
and get better, more milk and smaller animals to
feed Roscoe is OF thebest milk and butter breed of
Jerseys in the state. Season commences Noy.1st,
1885.
D. 8. BEEMER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11

For the Fall and Winter trade They the
Goods
merchandise They of
loads of Agricultural InA7olernents-
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-03-11
ABSTRACTS!

ABSTRACTS!
have a complete and reliable set o
Abstracts of lands and lots in Dickin
son County, which are brought up to
date every day. If you want an abstract
call and see me.
J. Ii. BRADY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10
LAST VISIT OFTHE GREAT SHOW
Jumbo RestOred..JumbO's Skeleton
and JumbO's Wife-The Bar
nun and London Shows.

Who among our many readers has
Probably not one, but when the great
Barnum end London shows pay Rock
Island farewell visit on Thursday Aug.
18th all of them can see one. and Jumbo
at that. For this thanks are largely due
TO Prof. Henry A. Ward of Rochester,
N. Y, one of the most celebrated natur
slists and scientists in the world, who,
after many months of labor and exper>
iment. has succeeded in restoring Jumbo
the Great, perfect in form and natural as
life, and in erecting at his side the tre-
mendous framework of prodigious bones
which bore the Drawn and sinew of the
colossal lord of all beasts. Add to these
huge and novel features Alice, "Jumbo's
wife, recently brought from England, and
we have sights which should alone suffice
to fill Barnum's monster tents to over
flowing; and yet to them is added the
only international congress of giants
two enormous separate menageries, three
splendid circuses in three rings, vas
museum of living prodgies, the bigges
herd of educated elephants, huge ele
waited stage for the display of Olympiar
games, and the only Roman hippodrome
The chariot, obstacle and other hippo
drome races will prove most exciting alt
amusing; the array of foreign arenic tai
ent is beyond all precedent, and TIT
daily parade will attract tens of thou
sand to enjoy its gorgeous displays ant
unique sensations. The claim that Their
is no room for such another show is Ger.
tainly based upon solid, tangible facts
This generation will never look upon it
like again.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10
RAYS From the headlight.

General Ticket and Passenger Agent
st. John, of the G., r. /. & P. railway,
has sent out lengthy circular explaining
the reason of the c.. NJ. g. St. P. attacks
upon the Albert Lea branch of the c., r
l. & P, and the causes of the recent cut
on the part of the St. Paul The circus
lar in closing, says; I'm the matter of
cutting rates., the Rock Island is al :
ways conservative, and has been loath to
to engage in such business, as is clearly
shown by the fact that it did not meet
the cut rates of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul company locally from Febru-
airy to May, 1886. 1t never enlists in a
campaign for the fun of the thing, ant
has no desire to provoke sanguinary
contest. 1t deprecates decentralization
but it has large interests in the north
west which it will protect with vigol
whenever compelled to do so by the
action of its competitors. 1t has some
advantages in the matter of distance:
which must be recognized before a full
settlement of the present troubles can bt
had, and the sooner these questions ar,
met by more generous policy on thu
part of its competition, the better it viii
be for all concerned. Until this is &C
complained, the Rock Island will be pre-
pared to give as well as to take. Wa
will not blot out the Albert Lea line, MOI
cut rates block IL m ,"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10

/ have for sale number of farms in
Rock Island, Henry and Mercer counties
as follows: A farm of 172 acres in Canoe
Creek township. with new improvements,
at $3.50 per acre, part cash and part
time, all tillable, and bargain. Thirty.
three acres of timber land in Henry coun-
ty, near Joslyn station, S25 per acre. A
farm Of 1885 in Whiteside county, "a
miles from Hillsdale, 81 miles from Erie.
fine farm and good bargain at $35
per acre, the privilege Of 100 acres ad-
joining grazing land and meadow, with
this place if desired. A farm of 80 acres
in Coe township, miles from Port By
ron, cheap at $40 per acre, has fine new
improvements, fruit, and al conveniences
of home farm. A farm miles north,
west of Hillsdale. in Canoe Creek, with
fine improvements, fruit, and buildings
1870 acres, will be sold cheap If taken soon
Also a beautiful residence property il
Port Byron, with or without 40 acres oil
land adjoining, for sale at less than cos
of improvements, and good reasons fol-
selling. l also have other residence prop
critics in Port Byron. list of which viii
be furnished on application. A goot
residence on Second avenue near Tentl
street, in Rock Island, cheap. for ,
short time only, and for cash. Also 81
acres of timber land 8 miles from Rocl
Island at $40 per acre; must be sole
soon as owner is forced TO sell.
Remember, please, that I offer nom
but bargains and furnish good title il
every case.
In lands in Kansas and Iowa | Away
aim to offer the best bargains in the mar
ket, and visit to my office will pay you
if you want to buy. Office over Ameri
can Express Office, Seventeenth street
Telephone No. 1858.
| SAvILLE JOHNSTON
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10
A Summer Trip for All.

A summer trip when we all can go.
Excursion tickets will be placed on sale
at the depot office of the c., r. l. & P
railway on July 9. 10 and II to Toronto
and return via Chicago, Detroit. Niagara
Falls. From Rock Island to Toronto and
return via the Niagara Falls $1415,
Tickets good going days, returning
until July 30. on July ID. IA and 10.
The Grand Trunk railway will see to
parties holding excursion tickets from
Rock Island to Toronto. Tickets via
steamer down the River St. Lawrence
and the far-famed Thousand Islands and
the rapids, TO Montreal, returning via
rail for $40 to Quebec, Good until
the Oath, making the fare at the very
low rate of $2415 from Rock ISL
and to Montreal and return, and Quebec
$26.15. This is an opportunity seldom
offered at the price, to visit Niagara Falls
and the River St Lawrence.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10
MOLINE,

J. R. Smith, and Perry Monyman are
in Freeport at the races.
Miss May Keator left for Chicago, yes
terday, on a visit to her brother aud will
remain several weeks.
Miss Louisa Heller, left on the early
train today for Denver, Col, where she
visits friends, and will spend the sum-
mer.
Members of the Sylvan boat club are
prohibited from bringing into the boat
house friends who live in the city.
Strangers can be admitted and newspa.
per men, but no one else.
Men and boys are in the habit of bath.
ing in the tail race in the vicinity of the
wagon works in the day tine. The isl
and guards have orders TO arrest all par.
/ ties, irrespective of age, found doing so
hereafter
The postponed meeting of the Friday
club will be held on next Friday evening.
Central Africa is to be developed geo
graphically. and the commerce of the
world, with that heretofore dark region,
shall be the principal topic. J. W. At,
| kinson is the speaker.
The picnic last evening for the benefit
of the Unitarian church, held on the
beautiful grounds of Hon. s. W. Vince.
lock, was well patronized and passed of
satisfactorily to all. The Light Guart
band came unexpectedly. and their beau
tiful music shed a halo of harmon,
around the old trees that stood right out
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10

At Taylor's park, Freeport. yesterday
the second of the four days meeting.
there were two lively races. With a good
crowd to witness the sport.
The first race, a free-for- all pacing fol-
q purse of $500, was won in three
straight heats by Toledo Girl. Chief
took second money and Travilla third
Matte Strip and Bay Diamond vert
distanced. Time, 2:27i, 2:31a, and 2:33}
The second race, 2:35 class. trotting
for purse of $500, was won in the las
three of four heats by the chestnut mare
Mabel Monitor took second money
Orphia third, Magora Wilkes fourth, ant
Rolla Parvin was distanced. Time, 1891
2:293, 1904, and 1891.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10
DENOUNCED AND DESERTED.
The knights OF Labor Continue to Pro.
n0uuee Condemnation ON the Doe.
trInes OF DSnfOrth.

II was but short time ago that Free
dom assembly, No. 1857. Knights of
Labor OF this city. placed itself upon rec
ord in the eyes of the public as condemn
ing any classification of Knights of La
Dor with the socialistic element which
caused the recent loss of life in Chicago
This action of Freedom assembly was ap-
proved by all classes of people in Rock
Island, except, of course, old Danforth
and the few whom he has under his con-
troll. 1t was virtually desertion of
those who had previously been adherents
of Danforth because of the lawless ten
denotes he had developed.
Last Sunday the Davenport Democrot
copied long article from the Rock Isl
ander, in which Danforth. purporting to
represent the Knights of Labor of the
Davenport assembly, which was included
in the Thirteenth district Of the order
before the Illinois state assembly was
formed, attacked Congressman Murphy
in behalf of the Knights of Labor, but
the Knights across the river, like their
brothers here, are opposed to such an
organ as Danforth publishes, voicing
their sentiments. as the following from
last evenings Democrat testifies
The Knights of Labor repndiate the
article in the Sunday Democrat and de-.
clare that the Rock Islander has no au-
thority to speak for them.
At the regular meeting of Assembly
No. 2l79, last evening, the article pub
lished in the Sunday Democrat, clipped
from the Rock Islander, regarding Jerry
Murphy for congress, was fully discussed
and strongly denounced, and the follow
ing resolutions were passed:
| WHEREAS, The Democrat of Sunday
morning copied long article clip ped
from the alleged organ of the Knights o;
Labor, pertaining to the candidate for
congress from this congressional district,
purporting therein TO speak officially,
Resoloed, That the X of l. of Daven-
lport do not recognize the Rock Islande'
as their official organ; that its editor is
not, nor never has been, member of the
Knights of Labor.
| Resolued, That the local politicians ar,
; not recognized as organs of this society
either.
| Further Res0lged, That we think W,
have intelligence enough to know oul
friends without the Intervention of psu-
edo advisers.
ResoIued, That the Democrat berequest
ed TO publish these resolutions.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10
BRlEFLETS.

Ice cream at Russ.
Ice cream, at Birkenfeld's.
Ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Straw hats, straw hats, al Liberman's.
DR.. Farrell's BODY will be taken to
Geneseo for interment.
A nice line of light colored stiff hats,
at Liberman's.
Trinity church services tomorrow, St.
Barnabas. at 900 a. m. and $50 p. m.
The May Bros stock is being closed at
great sacrifice. Call and get bargains.
Wanted-A good girl to keep house in
a private family. Inquire at this office.
Straw hats IN great abundance, at Llb>
erman's.
Mrs. c. E. ,Hedgson is visiting rela-
tives in ChicsgoA
Keep cool, BY purchasing of Libermal
a nice Mackinaw hat.
Now is the time to buy your crockery,
and glassware. Call and get prices at
May Bros old stand.
Mrs. Milton Jones left for Milwaukee
last evening for visit with relatives
| there.
The Central shoe store cannot, nor vii
not be beat in good goods and low
prices.
Lost-a pilot wheel watch charm, find.
er will confer favor BY leaving at thi:
office.
Try our fruit tablets and waters, also
new line of fine French candies, just
received at Krell & Maths.
The first open air concert, of Strasser'
Second regiment band, for the season o
SO, takes place at Schuelzen park across
the river Thursday evening, June II
If you are in need of anything in tn
line of crockery and glass ware you can
purchase at so cent discount. at Ma,
Bros old stand.
| Heck, who went off wi th the hors
from Milan, was sent to Jail in default o.
$500 bail by Justice Dickson, at Milan
yesterday.
Tuesday night, the mill store, of Wey
erhauser & Denknan, was entered and
lot of cheap jewelrS stolen The police
have learned oft atNast and are work.
ing on the case.
Charles Stow, advance press rcpresen
tative of the Barhum- London shows,
in the city. and conveys to the public I'll
glad tidings that the great and only P
IT." will pitch his tents in Rock Island
August 12.
Fifty dollars will be paid to any perso
| finding any adulteration in Krell & Math
| ice cream. They guarantee their ic
cream to made from strictly pure cream
Try their ice cream and compare it wit
others.
Elsewhere will be seen the programm
of the concert to be given by Mrs. Otill
Abel Haas at Harper's theatre next Nor
day night. Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Crane al
to assist, and with Strassers orchestr
and the De Beriot club Of Davenport wi
make a rich entertainment.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-10

1.-THE Glass; Past and Present. Mr.. F.
c. Denkaman, member of the class Of
rs, on THE Glass Future. and w. H.
Gest. Esq, on "School Patrons" Miss
Anna Schnitger will deliver the valedic-
tory, and Miss Esther n. Olsen the class
address. The names of the class are:
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS CT SO.
LATIN CoURsE:-E Esther NJ. Olson.
Nettie N. Smith, Anna l.. Schnitger,
Mamie 1. Yates. Irene Wood, Mary I
Ralston, Margaret 7. Aster.
GEnMAN:-Charles E. Battles, John R.
Burton. Mary E. Mcdonald, Hllda G.
Browner, Annie Bennett. Louis A. Schil-
linger, Bertha NJ Tegler.
ENeLIsH:-Kate Kelly, Flora Reticker
Frank D. Taylor.