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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The celebrated Marque family came
up from Abilene to assist in the play
of rip Van Wrinkle" Their playing
was universally admired and round
after round of applause greeted them
on every appearance.-[Salina Repub-
lican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The north Dickinson teachers will
hold their sessions on the fourth Satur-
days of January, February and March,
1889, instead of the third Saturdays of
these months, as was announced last
urooL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

We wonder if the men and boys who
are so free with melon rinds are aware
that throwing such rubbage in the
streets or alleys is expressly prohibited
by law. Perhaps when somebody is
pulled" and pays handsome fine, the
offenders will be more careful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Since the Hiawatha church was
blown down, the godly-minded people
of that section have been worshiping
in the shade of one of the immense
corn-stalks that grow in that vicinity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The difficulty in securing water at
the fire Sunday morning was not
caused by any fault of the water works
company, but was owing to the fact
that the boys did not know the location
of the hydrant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
Cupid-ities.

Judge Seeds yesterday issued the fol-
lowing marriage licenses:
Earnest Borght, aged "a years, of
Skiddy, and Annie Robtel, aged "a
years, of the same place.
Lewis A. Sinclair, and Margaret
Whan, both of Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

We receive Mol, Vol. 1, of the
Barnard Times, new candidate for
journalistic honors. The paper is a
bright quarto and will do much good
for the town. We wish it success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders. they
tone up the digestive organs, free the
system of worms, give the horses a
good appetite, causing them to shed
freely and putting them in shape for
hard work. For sale by Barnes &
NOrthcraft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The pottery works will soon be under
way. The company has just completed
the first brick smOke-stack ever built
in the county. A new engine is ex-
pected on every train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The Democratic county central COM
mittee met Saturday and decided upon
Sept. 18th as the date for the county
convention and Sept. 18th for the pri-
marieS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Banner City merchants, whenever
there is picnic within twenty-five
miles, 'shut up shop anG go. They
claim that recreation is more necessary
than mOnav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

No danger but what you will be
greeted by pleasant smile and warm
hand-shake nowadays. The candi-
date is abroad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Hope is going to erect a ''corn''palace
on its fair grounds next month. The
chiropodists of Kansas are requested
to send in samples culled from the ped
al extremitieS of their patients.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

All the railroad lines running to Abb
lene have consented to make a rate of
one fare and a third for the coming
race meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

A new school district has been
formed around Manchester and the
young ideas of that city will be able to
''shoot" at home after the school board
gets school house up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The farmers say that the corn crop
will be good one and while it will not
be so enormous as was at first expected,
it will be very satisfactory yield.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The average school board member
now gets down his gun when he sees a
young man or young woman headed in
his direction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The attention of the city dads is re-
spectfully called to the villainous side
walk on the east side of North Spruce
street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

There is most encouraging increase
in business recently, owing to the boun-
tiful rains with which this section has
been blessed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
Fire and Lightning.

For insurance in first-class companies
at lowest rates, call on j. NJ. Wallace,
Office with j. G. Bender, Buckeye
avenue. dS4-6t-W 5O-4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

William D. Robb, of this city, was
yesterday granted patent on ''com-
bined step and platform attachment
for ladders"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
For Sale

AT TINS on' -, old papers in packages
VI % ,or 5 cents per package. They
are exchanges of recent date and con-
tain much good reading matter, besides
being useful for shelves, etc.
REFLECTOR.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

At Enterprise the boys swim in the
Smoky arrayed in nothing but bronzed
complexion. Some of the ''undressed
kids ought to be tanned"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

A great many people don't know
what running the undertaking business
at cost means 1t means a 500 fun
eral for about S25.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Ifyou will make few enquiries OH
will find that Upshaws are doing ex-
actly as they advertise in the under
taking business. 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Don't forget Saturdays ball game,
White City VS.. Abilene. A good time
and some good playing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

To those who imagine there is no
labor required in obtaining and seeking
news, we will give an idea of the first
one hundred answers given to the re-
porter this morning while en- route
over the city. The answers were given
to the often-repeated question, "What
do you know?"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
$4,000.

$500 worth of picture moulding to be
sold at actual cost at UpshaW's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

1t is reported that Detroit baby
has swallowed SO many pins and but
tons that it gives metallic sound when
snanked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
Cyclones, Wind Storms and lorna
does

For insurance in frst-class CON-
panies at lowest rates call on j. NJ.
Wallace, Office with J. G.. Bender.
Buckeye avenue. S4-6tW50-4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
.'our Barton" Honored.

Hon. J. r. Burton and wife left Sat
urday for the East. Mr.. Burton has been
honored by an invitation from the Hon.
J. II. Manley, chairman of the Maine
Republican State Central committee,
to assist in the campaign in that State,
and he enters upon the work next
week. The following is Mr.. Manley's
letter:
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.
1888.
JOSEPH H. MANLEY, Augusta, Chairman.
AUGUSTA. Me-, July Is, 1885,
Hon. ]. R. BURTON. Abilene, Kas
Ny Dear Sir-The Republican speaking cam
paign in Maine commences Wednesday
August Is, and closes Saturday, SeptemberS.
| extend to you, on behalf of the Republicans
of Maine. most cordial and earnest invitation
to participate in this contest.
Maine is to be the first State to speak decis-
lively in the coming campaign. 1t Is unneces-
Sary for me to dwell upon the importance of
the struggle here. You can render valuable
service TO your party throughout the country
if you will aiaus, and you can rest assured
that you will receive cordial and generous
welcome from our people. Trusting may re-
ceive an early and favorable reply, have the
honor to be
Your Obedient servant,
j. II. MANLEY. Chairman.
Mr.. B. will be present at the open
ing meeting in Portland next Wednes-
day night, and will speak almost daily
until September 10th, the date of the
State election. The calling upon Mr.
Burton is deserved honor to Abilene
and Dickinson county, as we'll as to one
of Kansas foremost orators, and proves
that his fame is rapidly becoming ma
tional.
Mrs. Burton will accompany her hus-
band on his trips through Maine and
upon their return will stop in Washing
ton, d. c., for several weeks visiting
with relatives.
Mr.. Burton will probably also assist
in piling up Harrison's majority in In
diana after the Maine contest is over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

TIC
All our 81 IS Silk velvets now nc per yard.
1Oc
Ladies' Gloves 1Oc per pair. Isle thread and
fancy backs for sc. silk gloves, worth 90 and
CSC, for 45c; 800 silk gloves for SOC.
4 lac.
For fair, bleached muslin; better Qualities for
6, z and SC. Here is an opportunity to buy your
muslin cheap.
6 lac.
Full standard Sc Cslicoes for SIC per yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Now is the time to have your pictures
framed. Closing out at cost at Up
Shaw's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
FRANK A. SMALLEY,

The Manhattan city council is so
small-minded that it wants the city
printing done at one-tenth legal rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

worm 10, 10, ~, ana 20c, now &c Per yard Tor
your choice.
81 1-2c
The greatest bargains on record. We have
about Is Summer Silk dress patterns which cost
30 to 75c per yard at wholesale; we are going to
offer you your choice at size per yard. Will you
buy these silks?
Remember, We lose l21Ic to S71sc per yard, but
we want to close them out. Our loss will be
your gain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

$500 picture frames for $500 at Up
shaw's, closing out at cost. s6-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Remember that what you have been
paying $3.50 for you can buy for S75 at
Upshaw's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

We announce today the name of l.
l.. Hart who will be candidate for
nomination for Probate Judge before
the Republican county convention.
Mr.. Hart is one of the oldest Republi-
cans of Dickinson county, having sup
ported the party since its formation.
He is man whose nprightness of
character and sincerity of purpose can
be trusted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

We do not claim to be undertakers
ourselves, but we do claim that the
man who has charge of this department
for us is second to none in the State,
and this is what we propose to prove to
the people of Abilene and vicinity.
81 UPSHAW FURN. & CPT. Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
Farm Loans.

Money to loan at lowest rates on
farm property. No delay. Money
paid as soon as papers are signed.
]. M. WALLACE,
Office with J. G. Bender. Buckeye
avenue. dS4 6tw50-4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
$4,000.

$500 worth of picture moulding to be
sold at actual cost at Upshaw's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

And yet they look to see the paper
s'chuck" full of news-without sui
eide, burglary, SANDER, scandal arrest
horse whipping, elopement, etc.-[New-
ton Kansan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

We learn that w. A. Stacey, of
Industry, has been engaged by the
Hope school board to act as principal
of the city schools for the coming
school year. Mr.. S. is a wide-awake,
hard-working teacher and we congrat-
ulate him upon having secured the
position. The school term will be nine
months and will commence Sept. 10th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria
For Sale byBARNEs & NoRTHcRAFT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

We positively going out Shoe business and order to
the stock quick offer close the entire stock
less will have opportunity
goods best makers the country factory
cost and mistake We have shodd goods but all leather
below shoddy goods All Slippers Newport
and button ties Remember
ducon positive closing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
7 lie.
All our lehc and 15c Lawns, TO close, at nc.
FANCY WHITE GOODS.
7 lie.
81 lac

Worth l6, is, 20, and a5c, now &c per yard for
chnica
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-29
H. Co.CoRAN ART GALLERY.


reverses OF fortune have been reduced from
affluence to poverty. This building cost
about S20O,oO0 anu has an endowment
fund in addition Of about $780,
0N. Mr.. Corcoran has also made
large and valuable gifts to the Wash
ington Orphan Asylum, Columbia Univers. ty
and many institutions in the South. He also
gave S100, 900 to the Church OF the Ascension OF
this city. To the University Of Virginia he has
made gifts amounting to about S2OO, OJ0, besides
library of about 1000 volumes.
Mr.. Corcoran knew John Howard Payne, the
poet we'll during the time that gentleman
lived in Washington, and it is said formed a
project years ago to have his remains brought
home to his native land. The I'M
mediate cause Of his action, however,
has a little touch of romance in it. AS Mr..
Corcoran was riding past one Of the city hotels
one day in the autumn of 1882 his ears were
greeted with the strains of Home, Sweet
Home" played by the Marine Band in honor
OF the survivors of the arctic vessel jean
nette, who had Just returned to WASH
ington. AS Mr.. Corcoran listened to
the air he resolved to carry into effect
at once the project he had formed years
before. After some correspondence with the
Secretary of State and with the only surviving
relatives of the poet the body was exhumed
from it's grave in Tunis and shipped to New
York, where it arrived March ~, 1893. From
there it was brought to Washington and buried
in Oak Hill Cemetery June 8, 1888.
and transformations as his public benetact ons
have been mum acent, and has made his name
loved and respected in his native city and
throughout the country.l
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-29
NIB. CoRCORAN's HOME,

mayor OF the town Mr.. Corcoran first en-
gagged N the dry goods business and afterward
became a comm !ssion merchant. From 20
to 1896 he was in charge of the real estate BUSH
ness of the Bank Of Columbia and of the
branch of the United States Bank at Washing
ton. He then entered business as banker al d
broker, in which he renamed until
1854. In 1910 he took the late George W. Riggs
into bus ness with him. When the Mexican
War broke out the Government mad great
difficulty in inducing prominent hnanc .ers
to float its bonds. The firm of Corcoran
& Riggs thereupon offered to undertake
the work, and by their skill in accomplishing
the task, not only laid the foundat on
OF their subsequent fortune, but earned
for themselves high names IN The financial
world. In 1875 Mr. Corcoran MARI ed the dau-h-
ter OF Commodore Morris. She died five years
later, leaving an only chill Louise, who in Is, g
married to Hon. George Eustis, then a
member OF Congress from Louis ana. Mrs.
Eustis, like her mother, survived her marriage
only few yea S.
1t is, however, as 4 public benefactor and
phi lanthroplst that Mr.. Corcoran is best known.
His benetactions are OF long standing In 1877
he purchased the site on Oak Hill Cemetery,
Georgetown, expended about Sl:0, 900 n improv-
ing it. ard presented the cemetery to his native
town. The Corcoran Gallery of Art he
estab ished 1857, spending about
s3Oo, 900 fitting it W, and N add ton establish
ing an e. dowment fund of nearly a million dol
las for its benefit. The war interrupted his
plans with resrect to this structure, but at ITS
energy, AMI transferred his entire coll on OF
paint .,gs statuary and works of art to it.
Anothr Of his large public gifts is the
Louise Home, which he fou ,.ded in memory IT
his wife. 1t is intended as L home for aged
women of refinement and education, who by
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-29

TENTS bedside until nearly midnight.
predicted that the end would come
before sunrise and the household accord
lngly prepared for the end. c. NJ Mat
thews, Mr. Corcoran's nephew, Miss Eustis,
his and-daughter, and Miss Jones, his
niece, were all at the death-bed- Since the
stroke Of paralysis last summer it has only
been question of time how long he would
survive. Though he was gradually grow
Ing weaker all the time the public seems
to have been kept in ignorance of his real
condition until Christmas day. when, while
at the altar rail in St Johns Church receiv-
ing the holy sacrament OF communion his
paralyzed side, the right suddenly
gave way, and he would have fallen to
the floor at the altar had not the hands Of
ever-watchtul attendants caught him and
supported him while the rites were
hurriedly finished, and afterwards gu ckly
borne him to his carriage and thence to b 8
bed week or SO ago a slight cold
was taken while driving. Ordinarily it
would have been Of no consequence, but in
his enfeebled condition it proved fatal
William Wilson Corcoran was born in
Georgetown, D. c., December q, 1898, his IA
Their being native OF Ireland, who removed
to Georgetown in 1857, and was for many years
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-29
Remedy Against Orunmers.

Friend-Don't you have q great
many drummers coming in and boring
you with their samples and their talkr
Merchant-A good many drummers
come in here. but they don't bore me.
Don't they ask you to look at their
samplesa''
No"
Don't they ask you to give them
orders?'
mo. they go right out without say
ing word.''
How do you manage to get rid Of
them?''
Its the simplest thing in the world.
I put a plug hat and al open gripsack
on the counter every morning When
a drummer sees these signs Of another
drummer being OH the premises, he
goes off. Every ten minutes in the
day drummer comes to the door,
ooks at the gripsack, and goes away,
d I AIN left in peace. "-1e1as SIT.
.tgs. H..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-29
Immigrants from Ireland.

LONDON, Feb. 25.-The emigration from
Ireland to the United States during
the coming spring promises to eclipse
that of previous years Already a
large number of emigrants have Sc
cured pass ge on the var GUS trans
atl ntic lines, and to meet the exigen-
ces of the busy season two new Atlant Q
companies, n,m ed the Hun tingto line and
tn Beaver line have announc ID their in
tentlon OF sending q feet of steamers to
call at Queens own fro u L verpool to em-
b rk passengers for Amer C. on aad after
the 2O5h of u XII month, W len no less IAN
ten r,,ns-au n .,nships Will sail Ell h
week from Queenstown Tor the Uni4ec
SuaJeA
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-29
PlTH AND POINT.

Miss Columbia was the first girl
TO get a New Jersey.-Pitts6urgh
Chronicle Telegram.
There is no better cure for dys-
pepsia than the knowledge that there
is nothing to eat in the house.-Bostot
Courier.
People often excuse their own want
Of philanthropy by giving the name Of
fan aticism to the more ardent zeal of
others.
Riches are not happiness, by any
means. The moneyed man is apt to
have lonesome time of it--Duluth
Photographer.
"A fashion article speaks of "a
novel color'' We thought novels
were generally read Boston CONNER
cial Bulletin
Lots of men who say they are
soldiers of the Lord would not pass
muster if inspected ON their merits
NJ O. P,cayu,ae. IA
OF all the vice in the world re-
spect able vice is the worst And how
black it does look when it. found out
m T. GrGDhic.
AS soon as the German Crown
Prince was ':given up'' by the doctors
he began to grow better. This shows
| that the doctors can cure man if they
only go about it in the right way
Chicago Times.
The sound of your hammer at FIVE
in the morning or at nine at night,
heard by creditor, makes him easy
six months longer; but if he sees you at
:, billiard-table or hears your voice at
tavern, when you should be at work,
he sends for his money the next day.
| -Fr01aELin.
| The Christian scientists would have
Us believe that what we call pain is
merely imaginary; but hang the imagi-
nation that keeps fellow awake all
night when he has felon on his
thumb! And we don't suppose IL
would do any more good to poultice
the imagination than it would the
thum b. -AorristoWa Herald
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-29
TORTURE BY FAMINE.
An Unfortunate Creature Who Was Starved
to Death in Cage.

Yesterday we visited tie Che-hsien's
yamen in the city for the purpose of
inquiring into the truth Of the state
ment that a criminal was exposed in
cage and was being therein starved
and tortured to death. Such an event
is of rare occurrence in Shanghai
City of recent years, and its revival by
what surprising. The unfortunate
creature stood upright in 4 bamboo
cage, about FIVE feet high. with his
n elk through cangue, by which he
would have been almost suspended
or, at least, the tips of his toes would
barely have touched the bottom Of the
cage-had it not been that some person
had placed a large stone under the
mans feet
By this his sufferings were greatly
relieved and his chances of deaIh by
stran eulation reduced. He did not
look particularly distressed ut his
posilio~ amid the railIery and the
'ers of the spectators, who Displayed
TN almost fiendish delight in moeking
his state, to which he seemed not loath
% reply with interest, and a perfect
fire of abuse was kept up between the
cruel PEG il and the wretched prisoner
We learned that in the morning q
friend of his gave him some rice and
water and also prepared a pie Of
opium with which to soothe his suffer-
ings. If this humane friend. however,
We're de eGted in his merciful mini5tra-
tons by the authorities there is no
doubt that he would be punished
severely, perhaps even clapped into 4
similar cage.
It would seem that the yamen peo-
pie make no provision for providing
the prisoner while in the cage with
any kind of food. and that they also
direct dire threats against any one
who might give him any: The man is
described as 4 desperate thief and has
been in prison ten years. His last
ofense was stripping prisoners of their
clothes and stealing every thing else
| of the little that these wretched beings
| possessed. His legs are weighed
down with heavy chains. and. alto
gether, his tortures III the horrible
contrivance give a strong contradie-
ton to the belief that the Chinese are
becoming more humane in their judi
cial system. In no other country in
the world Boosting of any sort of civil
ization would such thing be toler-
ated, and the worst feature of it is
that the people generally applaud the
cruelty Of the Che-hsien and have no
! sympathy with the unfortun ate man.
Our impression was that they were
very much disappointed that the stone
was given him, although they made
no attempt to remove it while we were
there, and they also denounced the
humanity of the man who fed him
North fbi1n Nome