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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
How He Gained His Point.

Jane wanted to go to the circus and
John wanted to 60 to the theater
1--WE can 60 to the theater any time,''
she said, ''but the circus is here for on
ly week and we have not always the
chance of going to it
''Well, as you like" said John, "but
allow me to say this-I will not be re-
sponslble for the consequences.
What consequences" asked Jane in
surprise.
These consequences answered
John, gravely: Suppose one of tho
lions should break out of his cage while
we are there, it's all over with you
"All over with me?"
Certainly. The lions amt blind.
are they?'
'.N-no-but what has that got to do
with me?''
''Just this: If you look to me to be
sweet enough to eat, how will you look
to raging, roaring, hungry lion? He
will think you delicious morsel and
you are gone"
But, John, there will be other girls
there besides me-"
Il know it, but you will be the sweet
est one there"
Very well, John dear; think we d
better go to the theater. ''-Boston
Courier.
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Senator Sherman.

Newspaper men are keen," said
Senator Sherman, "and Washington is
great place for their development.
remember on one occasion one of them
called on me to get my views on some
question of finance current at the time,
and was very busy hanging pictures
in my house and not interested verv
much just then in great National is
sues. / told him l hadn't a thing to
tell him; that l had already. only few
days before, made an exhaustive speech
on the subject and was pumped dry.
He looked sad, l thought and 1 did what
| could to console him, but couldn't
give him any points for an interview
not a woodland he went away. The
next day or the day after saw copy
of his paper, a leading daily, and there
found a column of talk with myself
on the question at issue. They were
my sentiments exactly, too. How did
he get itp Why, he just took copy of
my speech, and, marking his questions,
he picked answers from the speech un-
til he had made up as precise an inter-
view as the most exacting editor could
ask" "Where is that young man
now?' "Really, / don't know, but 1
presume he is getting ten dollars a
week somewhere in the wide, wide
world of newspaperdom. Was.inq-
ton Critic.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
Fashion in Weddings.

Everybody is getting married just
now, and the peals of the wedding bells
in New York are as incessant as the
everlasting tinklc of the ragmen's carts
wien one is trying to steal an extra
hour of sleep on summer morning
witk the windows open. The night
wedding. has gone completely out of
vogue, and house weddings are so rare
that they might almost be said to no
longer exist. The proper wedding is
at noon or thereabouts in a church,
with three clergymen including, if pos
sible, a bishop. The bridal party
should be at least an hour late. This
is imperative. There was one fashion
able wedding in New York this season
at which the bride and groom were
nearly two hours behind time, and it is
only fair to say it has been the most
successful wedding of the season.
Four bridesmaids and an equal number
of ushers are considered about right,
although six of each kind of attendants
will go very we'll if the church is large
and there is plenty of room around the
altar. Rather neat thing in weddings
and a popular one just now is a pair of
small girls or boys, or Il cross team-it
doesn't matter-clad picturesquely and
sent in advance of the wedding process
sion down the aisle to strew flowers in
4 hn Enaoly c,,.fS f0y ho nd
10th suits for the women have been
worn, though the bridesmaids as rule
prefer more snowy attire. That was
clever thing which New York society
woman said the other day concerning
the Mortimer Chapman wedding.
"Yes." she remarked, suavely, 1.-the
bridesmaids gowns are very pretty. but
it seems to me that they might have
worn tailor made suits if only out of
compliment to the groom's father"
This awful reflection upon the business
of one of the most bowling, austere
and top lofty swells in New York was
received with acclamations of delirious
joy by the very large contingent of New
Workers whom Mr.. Mortimer has
snubbed at various periods of his
naughty life, Before closing this para
graph and sending it whistling down
the cycles Of time will add that | do
not advance all the regulations herein
contained in spirit of absolute cer-
tainty. 1t is quite possible that there
may be technical error or two, but l
have been to a dozen weddings since
May came weeping into town. and they
have not differed in the slightest degree
from the schedule set forth above
BTOOEtVaa Ea0le.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
Too Late.

There was an exultant smile on his
face as he walked into the office of a
well-known capitalists, and there was
proud ring in his voice as he said
''For twenty years 1 have lived from
hand to mouth. waiting for something
to turn up. 1t has finally came. l
have made discovery which. if you
will back it with few hundred dol
lars. will give us both fortunes"
Estate your case.''
''Well, sir, 1 have discovered that
banana peelings can be utilized for all
kinds of table jellies. A peck of old
peelings can be made to bring forth
twelve tumblers of the finest currant
jell, and the profit is-'
''Hold on right there interrupted
the capitalist; ''you are just two years
too late. A chap in Chicago not only
discovered that, but he found way to
work in apple rinds and cores and or
ange peel, and we can't infringe on
his patent"
s.But-''
'It's no use. I'd like to see you get
along, but you must drop that. Don't
be discouraged, however Perhaps
you can discover way to make press
ed corn beef out of old boot legs. All
you want is machine to run in the
streaks of fat. Detroit Free Press.
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For Selling Bibles.

A party of ladies were being shown
through the Arkansaw penitentiary.
One of the party, upon noticing a hand
some young fellow, thus addressed him:
''You are very young man to be in
such place as this"
Eyes 'um."
"What must your father think?"
'Think that if could get out I'd do
it,
"How long are you in for?"
"Five years."
"What was your crime?'
Selling bibles,"
"WhatF' the lady exclaimed in as
tonishment.
Eyes, selling bibles
''Why, is it crime to sell bibles in
this state?''
''It seemed to be, num-
"Oh, what heathenish country. /
am correspondent for the apostle at
Work and shall write up your case.
Now" taking out a notebook, "please
give me particulars.
'Well, while l was selling bibles on
the street man came up and arrested
me. / was taken before court and sen.
fenced to the penitentiary."
You don't tell me so.''
'.Yes'um"
''And all this for selling the precious
book. Where did you get the hibles?"
''Stole them"
The note book closed with a snap
ArkGnsGU Iraveler.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
Travel a Century Ago.

At the time of our revolution the diff
ficulties of travelling formed an impor-
tant social obstacle to the union of the
states. In our time the persons who
pass between New York and Boston in
a single day by six or seven distinct
lines of railroad and steamboat are num-
bered by thousands. In 1888 two stage
coaches were enough for all the travel
ers, and nearly all the freight besides,
that went between these two cities. The
journey began at o'clock in the morn
ing. Horses were changed every twenty
miles, and, if the roads were in good
condition, some forty miles would be
made by ten o'clock in the evening In
bad weather when the passenger had to
get down and lift the clumsy wheels out
of deep ruts, the progress was much
slower. The loss of life from accidents,
in proportion to the number of travel
ers, was much greater than it has ever
been on the railways. Broad rivers
like the the Connecticut and Housatonic
had no bridges. To drive across them
in winter, when they were solidly frozen
over, was easy; and in pleasant sum-
mer weather to cross in a row boat was
not dangerous undertaking. But
squalls at some seasons and floating ice
at others were things to be feared.
More than one instance is recorded
where boats were crushed and passen-
gers drowned, or saved only by
scrambling upon ice-foes. After
week or ten days of discomfort and
danger the jolted and jaded traveller
reached New York. Such was jour-
ney in the most highly civilized part of
thd United States. The case was still
worse in the south, and it was not so
very much better in England and
France. In one respect the traveller in
the United States Jared better than the
traveller in Europe-the danger from
highwaymen was but slight.
Such being the difficulty of travelling,
people never made long journeys save
for very important reasons. Except in
the case of the soldiers, most people
lived and died without ever having seen
any state but their own. And as the
mails were irregular and uncertain, and
the rates of postage very high, people
heard from one another but seldom.
Commercial dealings between the diff
ferent states were inconsiderable. The
occupation of the people was chiefly
agriculture. Cities were few and small
and each little district for the most part
supported itself. Under such circum-
stances the different parts of the coun-
try knew very little about each other,
and local prejudices were intense
John Fisk, in Atlant,c Monthly.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
General News condensed.
Gen. Gibbons Address at West Point.

At the graduating exercises at West
Point Military Academy on the 18th inst,
Secretary of war Endieott occupied
the seat of honor, with Generals Sheridan
and Merritt on either side. Gen. Merritt
introduced Brig. Gen. Gibbon. who made
the principal address:
1t abounded in rceollectious OF his cadet
life and the pranks he used to play lie
never considered harmless professional
''develing' injurious. He referred to his
classmates as he knew them here and again
in after life. Fancy, ii you can the scene.
Ii n sorcerer had suddenly appeared ana
announced his intention OF distributing be-
forehand the prizes OF the future to the
then cadets, fancy him placing his
hand on the shoulder OF Fitz
John Porter and saying. you will be
the great military martyr OF your age.
After rising to the highest rank in the army
by distinguished gallantry, you will be
stricken down by heartess ealumny, dis
missed in disgrace from the service and
made to suffer years OF agony and shame.
But don't hang your head. Remember
that truth is mighty and will prevail: that
you live in free, just country and when the
light of truth shall illuminate the page OF
history and show the true character OF your
actions and the vile means used to destroy
you, your couutrymen will do you justice;
and remember, above all things, that one
who is acquitted by the deliberate judg-
ment of a Grant a Sehotield, II Terry and
a Getty can we'll afford to stand up against
the charges OF any accuSer. One cannot but
be struck with the way in which the dice
box of fate has denied all representations
formed here.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
Fashion Item.

When you see man wearing fancy
shirt with a plain white collar attached,
do not judge him too hastily, We
grant that he looks like an ass, but
there is always one chance in million
that he isn't, He may be very intel
ligent citizen, and is merely deficient
in taste. If the effect of u paper collar
on a real shirt is agreeable to him
there is no reason why he should not
be allowed to dress in such manner
as produces that effect. The origin of
the fashion was this: Mr.. Albert L.
Wales ordered some fancy shirts, and
the material giving out, his frugal
mother utilized few of his plain col
lars and had them stitched Oh. Albert
objected, but his mother was firm; the
fashion was set, and to this day we
occasionally see this sweet combination.
1t gives man the appearance of want
ing to borrow some money to 90 to a
dog fight; but then. don 'tcherknow.
you can't always tell. Life.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
French Frivolities.

Two old miners have game of pi-
quet, and after great difficulty one
manages to win cent from the other.
Il will pay you tomorrow" says
the loser, II have no money with me
to-day"
well, here is another cent, !" replied
the other. ''Now you owe me two.
You might forget one cent, but two
well, two is a great deal. "-Nes0 York
Graphic.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
A Happy Thought.

Young wife to husband-s'I don't see
how we can get along this way much
longer. Bills come in every day that
we can't pay and am worried to death
about them"
Husband (discouragingly) - "rm
sure | don't see what we can do. l
have been on the wrong side of oil for
three months now and couldn't buy
enough crude stuff to blow me up ii 1
had to pay cash for it."
Wife (happy with bright ideal
I'VE might fly to Europe"
Husband (admiringly)-''That's just
it. What clever little woman you are.
l knew we couldn't swim there, the
walk would be certain to be too damp
and we have no money to pay for a
steamer passage. Now you have sug-
gested the very thing. Suppose you
get the wings ready to-day and I'll
hustle around and procure feed enough
to carry us ever. "-Nea0 York Graphic.
Il has been discovered that the dog which
hit M}sa Morno1nt had entered from, rehSae
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
A Question of Quantity.

Some folks say I'm conceited," re-
marked young Popinjay the other day,
"but I'm not. don't believe in hiding
what talent I've got under bushel,
that's all.
That's where you're right, young
man, exclaimed bystander. approx
lngly. II wouldn't waste a bnshel on
it, 1t Were you. A small-sized pint
measure will be amply sufficient. -
Somervillc Journal
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
Twinkles.

A cyclone is an ill wind that blows
no good.
A local wag defines nothing as being
a bung hole without barrel,
The wedding ring is often loves
last oifer-ring," says an old bachelor.
A yeast manufacturing company
have placed large gilt star above their
works as sign, and it is occasionally
referred to as the star of the yeast.
When apoliceman caught colored
citizen robbing a neighbours hennery,
the midnight connoisseur of poultry
exclaimed: Keep still, sab! keep still!
Use only boycottin dis yer hen roost. !"
Detroit Free Press.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24
Georgia Trout.

The so-called s'trout" of South Geor-
gia and Florida is not a trout but q
black bass. Our perch are not perch
but snnfish. A jack is p;ckerel. Cat
fish are not all catfish; some of them are
bull pouts. Our red-finned pike is only
found in southern waters and near the.
Gulf. Our war-mouthed perch is q
rock bass. Quitnsan (Gd.) Free Press.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24

Charles H. Perkins, proprietor OF the old
Grant leather store in Galena, and former.
" partner with Jesse r. Grant, father oI
Gen. Grant, in the leather business, died
1t Galena after protracted illness.
Capt. Francis Jeffry Dickens, son Of the
late Charles Dickens, the English novelist,
died suddenly in Moline, ILL.,, OF paralysis
Of the heart. He was forty-one years oI
age.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24

When run once starts on bank the more
check you give 1t the worse 1t is for the bank.
--Oa Guy Derrick
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-24

Il has been discovered that the dog which
bit Miss Morosini had suffered from rabies.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Monte Christo'' was given to a good
audience last week. Frank LindOu as
Elmond DnnteS gave an intelligent and
pleasing representation of the character,
but the rest of the company were sticks.
The transformation scene in the second
act was holy terror" when the light
was turned on full blast. The rolling
pillows reminded us of a man in a back
yard beating carpet, the man Of
course being concealed somewhere
within its depths. while the dashing of
the surf looked very much as though
some one in the wings took mouthful
of water and squirted tupOn the rocks.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The editor is always happy when
weddings are frequent. He has a
chance to indulge LII that luxury so dear
to his heart, good cigar, whereas, if
he had to supply the weed himself, it
would either be Henry Mud cigar
or a Henry Clay-pipe. Keep it up,
boys, keep it up. You don't know
how pleased we are when we hear Of a
splicing Matinee" for it means solid
enjoyment to the editorial I'VE" every
time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Farm For Sale-A Bargain.

! nave good farm consisting of eighty acres,
lying nve and one-half miles southeast OF Abb
lene, which will sell at a BARGAIN. said farm
has the following improvements: A one and one
haf story house with four rooms and a good eel
Iar' good well; nfty-two acres under cultiva-
I!on ana ABOUT nfteen acres fenced In pasture
CAL on 4. LesheT, three miles northwest of CITY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Iebrake & Rice have STarUeu a ~
counter of articles out of their
nearly everything costing that
Mt or more. Everybody invited
Bpect their counter, and you will
My be benefited, as it is a scheme
be cut a lot of stock that has &C
lated, and is worth more money.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Fairview.
FairVieW.

For Christmas fruits, can
dies and nuts, all fresh and
nice, make your wants known
at Bennett & Reagan's New
York store. 1876.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

operation through the said CITY OF au1ruruv .vs.
suitable freight and passenger depot and station
IN Saidc OF Abilene, at some point east OF Mud
Greek ia city limits
The forms OF ballots to be used &C said election
shall be''For the issuance of bonds to theChicago
Kansas and western Railroad Company" and
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
THE LARGEST STOCK
IF Cigars and Tobacco at B.H.D'Huy's

Itch, Prairie Mango, and scratches of
every kind cured IN 80 minutes by
WOolfOrds Sanitary Lotion. Sold by
J. T. Curtis, Druggist, Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Steam Dye Works.

ROb't Mott has the only steam dye
house west of Topeka, facilities for
dying clothes any color. Clothes cleaned
and pressed neatly, No. Is, Spruce
street. 80 If.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Buy a Buggy of F. H. Boardman
d Go. and get Harness for moth
ing.!!- S-tf.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
To the Ladies.

All who wish choice and beautiful
embroidery patterns should call on Mrs.
j. M. Hendricks, Cedar street. All
kinds of stamping speciality.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
MONEY MONEY !!

1 have money to Loan on Real Estate.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
J. H. BRADY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
Hotlee 70 voters.

Please take notice that the Poll books fo- rs,-;s
tssi.on viii close on Tuesday evening. Dec, 81
lSSS All voters who have not registered durtng
the year, and all thsse who have CHANGED wards
please call at the City Clerks office and see thai
You are properly registered
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

The Gem" Barber Shop, under E.
A. Bishop Il Co.'s store, has been re-
nodded and fitted up in fine shape
All wishing first class shave, hair cut,
shampoo, &C., should give the Gem
call. A. RoHRIG s. Son.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Patronize the PALACE BARBER
SHOP for first class shave, haircut,
shampoo, sc. under Citizens Bank.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
CHEAP MONEY.

We now have money to
loan on farm property at
6 Per Cent. Interest.
Don't fail to see us.
Lebold, Fisher e Go.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Fortify yourself against the cold
winter nights which will soon be here,
by laying in a good stock of bed cloth
ing. In blankets and comforterS, the
Daylight Store' cah fit you out with
the best at the lowest prices.
w. II. SMITH & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Rubber sheeting in all widths at the
daylight Store" Of
w. II. SMITH & Co.
BOnebrake & Rice's $3.50 gun draw
ing. Don't miss the chance. Tickets
$1.00.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Go and see the Garland Stove at
Berry Bros. Mercantile Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
ABILENE REFLECTOR.
SUPPLEMENT.
Thursday, Dec. is, 1885.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

p. Wlyrich & Co., of Pekin, H.. are
endeavoTing 10 make arrangements 10
move their extensive manufacturing iii
terests to our city. With the business
done by this firm, located in our town,
would increase the population of Abb
lene at least 500. Let them come, it is
but part of the boom that is booming.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Read the special an
nOunce1nent of Berry
Bros. Mercantile Co.
In our advertising col
umnS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
SILK HATS
SILK HATS

Get half dozen of fine silk or linen
handkerchiefs, for your ''lady-love," at
w. II. SMITH s. Co.'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Mr.. Ed. Veigiard has a tin shop at
his residence on Sixth street, west of
the N. E. Church. He is prepared to
do job and contract work of anything
n his line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Cheap money.
LOMBARD INVESTMENT Co.
Abilene, Kansas. tf-*
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

If you need Buggy, Spring Wag-
on or Farm Wagon, try F. H. Board
man d Co. before purchasing-8-tf..
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Farm loans at lowest rates.
IT, LOMBARD INVESTMENT Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Go and see the Garland Stove with
revolving CRATE, at Berry Bros. Mercan-
tile Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Hay Carriers and Forks almost
given away, at F. H. Boardman &
Co.'s.-6-tf.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

for the n. W. 4 of \. W. \. of Section II, Town
IL, :. Of Range l L. He names the following
witnesses toprove his continuous residence upon,
and Cultivation Of said land, viz: John McNall,
Amsy Jefcoats, Andrew Lasure and Andrew
Reddick, Of Abilene Kansas
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Mooo>> to loan on personal
G.. STEVENS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Geo. w. Shaffer, the architect, in
the poSt-office block, over Shaler's drug
store, can furnish you with all kinds
of modern and original architectural
designs. L2-1m
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

Dress goods, complete line for WIN
Ter wear, at w. II. SMITH & Co.'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16

10 to- Lombard Investment Co. for
farm loans. tf-*
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-16
MON Ely !!

l have money to loan as low as tie
lowest. J. H. BRADY.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-09-07
PoST2oNED.

The above sale of personal property as been
postponed until TUESDAY, August 10. 1886,
at the same hour and place.
VIM. SrINS0N. Sheriff.
BAKER 4 WINES. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Eureka. New, July 81, 1886. sl-td