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, 1886-11-18

"Are people ever careless about their
v%aluables in herey''
BLESS you yes. Some of our enter
we have to watch like hawks for fear
they IL leave something on the cXamina-
ton desk there when they put their boxes
away. | found lying ON the desk one
day II pile Of government bonds that
would hrvo made me rich. An old chap
had left them there. One night uur
night Waterman found II man asleep IN
one of the private rooms. IIa was about
TO ring for the patrol and hustle the fel
low out when he discovered that the in
truder was one Of our renters, an old man
who had fallen asleep while cutting cou-
pons from II lot of bonds. On the desk
before him was nn enormous pile ,uf the
bonds.
The two parlors and their little private
rooms are all protected from intriidors
by the big iron fence through whose gate
no one may pass save renters. But there
is still another department-thc storage
room, where boxes and trunks are kept in
the same security from fire and robbery
as that afforded by the strong room.
Here are scores Of big trunks and boxes
containing silver plate, silks, fine dresses.
relies, records, precious books and "A great
lot of stuff. A few churches store their
communion plate in these vaults, and peo-
pile going away for the summer, and hay
ing fine clothes, furs or plate to leave he
hind are good customers. The storage
charges IN IL common sized trunk are 81 "A
year, or 81 or - for u summer. The
value Of the contents counts for nothing
the rate is per / 900 cubi inches.
What kind of people use safe deposit
vaults First of all, the thrifty middle
class, ~ one might say meaning the well
to do people who are not quite rich. Most
capitalists I'VE vaults Of their own sufii
GENTLY secure. Retired merchants and
capitalists are good customers. Many
lawyers send boxes for safe keeping of
precious documents or records intrusted
10 them Wealthy people living in the
suburbs or not far out in the country
find the vaults II great convenience, rs
do executors, guardians, trustees, treas
urers of lodges, societies and public insti-
tutiuns Indeed, it would not he easy to
name an article OF value that could not
be- found in one Of the mnny thousand
little safes of the seven safety deposit
companies in Chicago-abstracts, deeds,
mortgages, contracts, powers Of attor-
ncy, insurance policies, collections of
coins, letters TO be opened after the death
Of the writer, collections of autographs,
patents everything precious to man or
woman, even honor or reputation. lies
hidden and secure in these modern strong
holds Chicago Herald.
, 1886-11-18

Mr.. William Dean Howells said when
he was in Washington last winter that he
had it in mind to write n novel which
should have neither hero nor heroine
unless II newspaper can be II or the
other. His idea was TO make the growth
Of n great dnily newspaper The main feat
IRE Of II story, keeping the men and
women subordinate TO Washington
Cor. Philadelphia Record.
, 1886-11-18

The Soils Cigar Co. of Denver import
their tobacco direct from Cuba in air tight
packages. Their Cigars are always fresh
und have the genuine Cuban flavor. No
artificial flavor. Once tried, ever used.
Ask for Soils Cigars. Sold by all dealers
, 1886-11-18
100 Doses Ono Dollar
A GRAND OFFER !!
With each Mail Order, Amounting
to $500 or Over, We will Present
the Purchaser with a
BEAUTIFUL PANEL
PICTURE,

Mounted on thick board. This is the
handsomest souvenir ever given away in
this community, and will decorate the
mantcl or wall OF any room. Will also
give one to each lady having sent us an
order this fall amounting to 81 or more,
ON receipt of request, giving address and
date of order.
There is nothing in the Dry Goods line
but what can be found here in great
variety, while our prices are invariably
the lowest. Our stock of Cloaks, Wraps,
Dress Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Hand
kerchicis, Fancy Goods, etc, is larger
than ever before. Ten per cent discount
is given on all orders:for ladies underwear.
Our mail order department is so
managed that orders by mail can be as
accurately and satisfactorily filled as if
trading in person. Goods sent G. O. d.
subject to examination before taking from
express Office Write Tor samples and
price.
, 1886-11-18

There is never Il boy or n girl who was
brought up in all that country side who
has not heard form nurse or colored com
panion the legend of the Little, Dog. -
IL is, as the black mammiesn always
warned their young charges, II small
gray dog, not IL puppy, but n creature
crown old and gray, which suddenly ap-
pears at dusk to II ruant child. At first
it is small and insignificant, even harm
less looking. As the truant looks over
his shoulder, and fcarfully begins TO
speed homeward, the animal grows with
the growing darkness, md whitens in
the increasing blackncss until il looms
closer md closer behind the appalled,
child in II great, gray shape rs hideous
and as terrible MS the gigantic white
whale of the South Seas to the belated
islander mt sea. | have often imagined |
saw the Little White Dog and
whether | saw him or not l was scared,
like many another white child, "half to
death. n-J)hn Paul Bocock in Detroit
Free Press.
, 1886-11-18

There is a low valley on the Appomat
toX river, not many miles from the his
toric field of the surrender, through which
flows n gentle stream. Along its banks
are groves of oak aud ash, and farther
away on either side stretches the rolling
meadow land. On the top Of a n%eighhor-
ing hill is n ruined cabin, said to he the
site of what WAS once n famous planta-
ton mansion. Here, in the first DOL twi-
lights of the fall, as the darkness gathers
sufficiently to allow the lights Of the
farm houses n mile or two AWAY to be
visible, the traveller or passer by may
hear the champing OF a bit md the paw
ing of n powerful stced. In a few mo-
ments. just on the hank of the stream, II
coal back horse is seen and Il strange man
in foreign costume stands by the saddle
ready to mount. "Whoa, sir; whoa,
sir" the rider cries, "'whoa, sir and
the black steed paws and champs his bit.
In an instant on the hill, where stands
the ruined cabin, a brilliant illumination
flares up and the windows of n stately
mansion are seen all aglow in the rays Of
the dying sun which fall last upon that
height. Then the strange man raises his
head suddenly and leaps TO the saddle
and in n flash the radiant mansion and
the coal black stecd disappear, and all is
silent and dark. This is known to all
the gray heads for leagues around.
, 1886-11-18

Baby carriages are being exported to
Eurnpe in large numbers.
, 1886-11-18

blood Itomedy gnnran-
iced II is II positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tionso or Syphilitic Poisoning. ltpuriies tho
whole system. and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it,
Pearse x McGill, Druggists,
, 1886-11-18
In THE STRONG ROOM.
PEOPLE WHO FIND USE FOR A
SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULT.

How the Companies Bid for the Favor
of Feminine Observation-Disclosures and
Pearls In Trofusion-A Sleeping Cou-
pom clipper.
Nearly all Of the safety deposit com
panics bid for the favor of the women by
maintaining handsome parlors reserved
for their use, with private rooms for cS-
nminations of securities and jewels, lava
tory, etc. The women are good CUSTOM
ers, too. In some of the vaults nearly
one-third Of the renters are of the gentler
sex, and in one, where there are 5000
renters, 200 of them are misses or mes
DANES, 200 being married women who
keep their safes in their own names, sa-
cred from the fingers and eyes of their
liegc lords. Women may not know much
about business, but that prudence which
Is so conspicuous in the mental compost
ton of the sex finds expression in patron
age Of the safety vaults. Here women
may keep their savings, absolutely fear
less OF meddling by thriftless husbands.
Here they may also store old love letters
or love tokens, even newer ones. which
ARE too precious to be destroyed and too
sacred to be seen by the eyes Of suspi-
cious husbands.
81 know women who keep old love let
tiers in their boxes, ~ said the vault clerk
in one of the most popular companies.
"Of course it is no business of mine
whit they keep in there, but / have seen
'cm take the letters out so often that it
has got to be an old story with me.
Young women2'
IAN kinds, but principally middle
aged or old ones. Young women rs n rule
don't waste their time on chestnut loves,
you know, but with old 'uns 1t is differ
cnt. | have in mind now one woman
with n thin face and gray hnir, the
mother Of n large family, too, and with
II rich husband, who comes in here
every week and takes out a yellow old
letter, goes into one Of the private rooms,
stays there half nm hour or an hour, and
comes out with red eyes. know another
who has to ave IA look Mt an old tintype
about twice II week or else she couldn't be
happy. Sometimes she runs in and takes
II glance or two at IL, and other times she
goes into IA private room and stays with
it ten or fifteen minutes. She cries, too.
Why, there's women who rent boxes here
on purpose to keep such old things in
letters, photographs, locks of hair and SO
on. Why don't they keep 'em at home?
That's none of my business. You can
guess rs well rs / can"
much jewelry in this vaultY'
"Jewelry2 | should say So About
three women out of four keep jewelry in
their safes. Some of it isn't worth much
old relics, family heirlooms and prec-
ious trinkets. Then there's some that
have really valuable jewels. There's
bushels Of diamonds and pearls scattered
about in them boxes, sir. Funny thing
about women, too, is that they are 50
fond of coming in and looking their din
monds over. | know n woman who never
l.fa "a txH.alH t.uau ttftlArrt f.1EfYLr I-- t4.
, 1886-11-18
CHEAP CLOTHING !

OIIlHI OLO IIIINU
Shrewd buyers always claim, and
rightly too, that is economy to buy me-
dun class goods. Goods cheap in price
are inferior in quality. style and make.
while medium and best grades arc the
opposite, and will last twice To four times
as long. This is especially the ease in
clothing. We do o care To sell men ;
suits for 5000, boys for $500, hats Tor
5Oc and shoes for II 90, Tor such garments
never give satisfaction, and it Injuries the
trade of the merchant who does it, Fol-
loving We quote prices ON such male at
tire as will give perfect satisfaction or we
will refund the purchase price, when
goods are returned uninjurcd.
Mems Business Suits. $40, 10, 20 to 40.
Mems Overcoats, $50. 10, - to 60.
Boys Suits dong pants, s., ., - to 30
lshort pants), $3.50, o. Gto -.
Mems Derby Hats, fall shapes, -, > 80.
3 to 4.
Mems Soft Hats, 81. $50. to e..
Boys Hats, 75e, 81, > to 4.
Mems Dress Shoes, So, $50, 1 to S.
Boys School Shoes. SIS =, 80 to A. SO.
We have Il large line of Mems and
Boys Furnishings, of all grades. and our
prices ON every garment is warranted to
be the very lowest to be obtained.
Illustrated Catalogue Free
on receipt OF request, which gives all the
latest styles, prices and full information
how to order by mail, with assurance of
perfect satisfaction. Goods sent G. q.
d.. subject to examination before taken
from express office. Samples and rules
for self measurement sent on application.
Skinner BrOs.& Wright
Clothing. Shoes, Hats & Furnishings,
COR. 18TH AND LAWRENCE SITS.
DENVER.
, 1886-11-18
VIRGINIA FOLK LORE.
LEGENDS OF INTEREST TO ALL
STUDENTS OF SUCH SUBJECTS.

The Story of tho Seven whistlcrs-The
Black Horseman, the Eerie Sunsets and
the Great Snakc-Legend of the little
Dog.
Whether, like the folk lore Of Georgia,
the cotton states, that of eastern Nirginin
is traceable directly back to Africa in
nearly every case, is II question There
seems to exist u Caucasian folk lore
sprung from long residence i'll the hoauti-
full spurs Of the Blue Ridge and among
the picturesque hills and secluded valleys
which radiate and I'LL all the section Of
the state. That the slavcs exerted II p.r-
ceptible influence on this cult there can
be no doubt. But that it in large part
originated in imaginations and supcrsli-
tions apart from them is equally uu-
doubtablc. This folk lore cmbodic3
several legends which ought TO he of in
terest TO students of such subjects all the
world over.
, 1886-11-18
The Democratic Leader.
nv THE LEADER PRINTING COMPANY.


Entered at the Post once. Geyenne, hVo-
pin0, for frdnsmission through me "o'@' 6"
secord class matter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Board Of Trade Meeting.

The following we take from the
daily, and as it is a step in the right
direction we trust to hear a most flat
tering report from the committees:
At a meeting of the board of trade
Tuesday evening steps were taken and
committees were appointed to ascertain
what accommodations could be obtained
to entertain the old vets" should they
hold the next encampment at this place.
Committees were appointed from each
of the four wards to see what accommO-
datiOns could be given at the private
residences in their respective wards
They are as follows:
First ward-B. f. Nelson, L. j Berry,
VIM. Allison and Richard Brown.
Second ward-George Niles, David
Madison, NV. Brilliant, and DR.. Cor
don.
Third ward. IS. Kelley, A. Bohanan,
DEW. n. King, and o. L. Moore.
Fourth wards. A. Flenner, George
Brilliant. george Shearer and Jacob
SchOpp.
A general committee was then ap-
pointed to secure accommodations at
the various hotels in the city, which is
as follows: J.B. Case, w. s. Anderson,
Thomas Kirby and A. w. Rice. The
securing of this encampment depends
largely on the interest the residents of
the city take in the matter, and we
hope every one who can will do some
thing to help the cause along. If this
is made success it will be the largest
gathering ever witnessed in Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Louie Lord and company occupied the
boards at the Bonebrake opera house
the last three evenings of last week and
Saturday matinee. Although the COM
pany was greeted by small audiences
throughout its engagement, those pres
ent greatly enjoyed the treat offered
them. Especially we desire to speak of
'FOrget-Me-NOt." Miss Lord could
not have more powerfully presented the
title role had the same been written
for her. She was simply perfect. The
audience was spell bound from begin
ming ~ end. She was we'll supported
by her company. In the different plays
presented by the company Mr.. Simms
shone as a star of the first magnitude
in the comedy life. He was simply i'm
menSe, his different characterizatiOns
bringing forth peals of laughter. We
predict for him a bright future as
a comedian, Our citizens are seldom
treated to genuine acting, but in Louie
Lord and Mr.. Simms they will see
nothing better from any talent that
makes Abilene stopping place.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

\ representative Of the REFLECTOR
while walking up Buckeye Avenue, be-
tween 18th and 18th street, was at
tIacted by the unusual neat and tasty
appearance of one Of the many new res
licences on that thOroughfare, and on
enquiry found it was being built for
our worthy tOwnSmeD, Geo. w. Coble.
Esq. The new residence is of the
"Queen Anne" style and is situated on
one of the prettiest building spots in
the city, occupying an entire block
which slopes to the south, east and
west.
The residence is % feet wide, by As
feet long has cold and hot water on
every floor, with bath room, etc. The
first floor is ten feet in the clear, with
heavy folding doors connecting the
library, dining room and parlor. The
glass in the hall doors and hall windows
is rolled cathedral, stained. The paint
ing and granting is first-class and shows
the good taste and skill of Lancaster
and Beach, the painters. The upper
story is nine feet in the clear, and the
different rooms are painted in a delicate
and artistic manner. Kruger and
Thompson had the contract for the car
penter work and ought to be proud of
the honest and workmanship manner
in which they have performed their
duty. Friend Coble has an elegant
home and the REFLECTOR hopes he
and his estimable family may live many
years to enjoy it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

J. H Edmunds, of Victor, n. Y,
general agent of the Equitable Life
Insurance Company, of New York City
has been spending several days in the
city, in the interest of his company,
and shaking hands with old friends
from way back" Mr.. f. is brother
of Geo. S. Dryer, county treasurer
elect of Cove county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

The changing of the electric light
wires to the new poles, is playing mis-
chief with the telephone wires, as the
former wires are constantly coming in
contact with the latter. The transfer
will soon be completed and all will be
well again.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Election of Officers.

Last Monday evening, Benevolent
Lodge No. 9S, A. +. and A. NJ, elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year Richard Waring, w. NJ; ] p
Quinn, S. W.. Joseph Splangler, j. W.;
| S Ilallam, Treasurer G. + Worley,
Secretary; Henry Lifts, S. D.; w L
Cooley, j. D.. ] NJ Gleissner, S. S.;
w U Zahner, j. s.; Geo Heym, Tyler.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Highland Addition.

The lots are being disposed of by Mr..
Finley, the secretary, at rapid rate.
The terms are easy and you can afford
to make your wife or boy a Christmas
present of lot. Only a few more left.
BE sure and call on r. j. Finley, secre-
tary; TheO. MOsher, treasurer or Fry
Roger ~ Co., at once and secure bar
gain.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

a successful social, attended by about
one hundred Of our society people, was
given on Friday evening last at the res
idence of Hon. J. r. Burton. Dancing
was the principal order of the hour.
Prof. Hawkins orchestra, of Minneap-
oils, furnishing the music, The party
was one of the most enjoyable ever
held in our CITY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

The great gun sale at Bonebrake &
Rice's still goes on. This is certainly
the best chance ever offered by any of
our merchants in the way of holiday
presents, at S1.00 or any other price.
Call and take some stock to-day, or be-
fore Friday evening, as that is the time
the sale closes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

On Friday morning last, Katie, the
twelve year old daughter of Isaac
Shockey, died at the family residence,
after short but severe illness. The
services were held from the family res
idence on Sunday morning last.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Bonebrake s. Rice received the where
with last Tuesday, from Ohio, for tick
cts in their great gun drawing. The
Buckeye man stated he was reader of
the REFLECTOR. This is only one case
of many of the same nature, but we
seldom do the blow act, like our III.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Fairview.

G. F. Lennon, of Atchison, and D.
Lennon, of Corydon, Indiana, are Wis
iting their brother, NJ. A. Lennon, of
Carlton. They are both well pleased
with this part of Kansas. C. f. viii
probably remain to accept position in
the Abilene carriage works.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Fairview.

Don't say that you will not vote for
the $40, 900 loan until you fully under
stand the matter. The REFLECTOR
will do its best to give you facts and a
full account of the proposition in its
next weeks issue.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

The Abilene boom and the REFLEC-
TOR boom is marching right along
hand in hand. Twenty new subscrib-
ers this week, and our advertising col
umns stretched to their fullest capacity
by the leading merchants of the city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Christmas Exercises at the Churches.

On Christmas eve, at the Presbyte-
rian church, will be presented a beauti-
ful drama entitled the "Pine Family"
using four trees. Singing will also be
a principal feature of the evenings en-
tertalnment.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Mrs, Mary E. Gift, youngest sister
of Mrs. II. S. Meyers, of this city, died
at her home in Brainard, Mimi, Nov.
10Th, aged forty-three years, three
months and twenty days.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Howard Bonebrake of the Chester,
pa Military Academy, is spending
the holidays with his parents in this
city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Married,-At the residence of the
officiating clergyman, Rev. DR.. Wei
cher, on Dec. Goth, Mr.. Joseph Dodge
and Miss Matte Doyl.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Clark Mahan has returned from Ann
ArbOr, Mich, where he has been at
tending school, to spend the holidays
with his parents and friends,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

c. S. Moore and family returned
Tuesday afternoon from Scio, Ohio,
where they have been visiting friends
for the last two months.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
FairView.

Just on going to press our old friend
L. A. Jones made the poor editors of
the REFLECTOR happy by presenting
them with a fine plump fat turkey.
Many thanks friend Jones. You are
friend after our own heart.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Miss Harp, who has been assisting
Mrs. Van SAINT in her millinery store
for several months past, expects to re-
turn to her old home, Richmond, Ind,
next week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

A. L. Geauque s. Co. ae putting the
finishing touches to T. E. Sewell's fine
residence. Mr.. Sewel expects to oc-
cupy the same by the latter part of this
week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

On this Thursday evening grand
ball will be held in Buhrer's Opera
House, Enterprise. Good music has
been engaged and jolly good time
may be expected by all who attend.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

An oyster supper and social was
given in Smiths hall, Thursday even
ing of last week for the benefit of the
African NJ. E. church. Our colored
friends realized a goodly amount.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

If you wish 1887 to be happy and
prosperous year to you, pay up your
subscription to the REFLECTOR.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Bonebrake s Rice close their doors on
Monday, Dec. 9th, to invoice. It will
take about three days to complete the
job.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Mrs. II. II. Hazlett and little
daughter, Libbie, were visiting in town
last week from Topeka.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

No better present could be made to
your eastern friend than years sub
scription to the REFLECToR-onlyS $3.50
a year.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Smith & Bishop, two prominent
young men of our city, have purchased
the flour and feed establishment of
Hector Meyers, on Third st.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

The Lutheran Sunday School will
have Santa Claus Cantata, in which
will be solos, duets, triOs, &c. Old
Santa will also appear on the stage
loaded down with presents for the good
boys and girls. This promises to be a
joyous time for all, as especial pains is
being taken with the music.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Fairview

The ladies of St. Johns church held a
fair and social at Mrs. II. Fl. Floyd's
on Thursday evening last. The re-
ceipts were large.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Of what does it profit a pastor, if he
is donated an endless variety of dress
Ing gowns and slippers, if he has not
the wherewith to go to market.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

II. S. Gilbert, of the First National
bank, is spending the holidays with rel
atives and friends at Peoria, Ill.