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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

In the Probate Court Of Dickinson county, Kan.
sas.
In the matter Of the estate Of Thaddeus Gross,
deceased:
To the heirs Of Thaddeus Gross, deceased:
Notice is hereby given that on Friday the 18th
day of February. 1888, at O'Clock a. m. OF said
day ct the Office OF the Probate Court Of Dickin-
son county, Kansas, at the city Of Abilene in said
county, has been set for hearing the application
of K z. Gross, praying that document now on
file in said Probate Court, purportiDg to be the
ceased, be admitted to probate, and that letters
be issued thereon 10 the said r. 2.
Gross, who is named therein as exc utor, at
which time and place all persons Interested
lsEALl w 2 SSxDsy Probate Judge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

If the New York Star could roll up
its subscription to the Grant monument
fund with the same ease and grace that
Pulitzer continues to roll up the circu-
alton of the World, all the idle men in
New York could soon be employed dig
ging out several blocks of ground to
set the foundation of the monument in.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Kansas in the spring will expei fence
what some will call a boom. 1t is
nothing of the kind. It is simply an
active people, developing the marvellous
resources of our state, accepting an in
vitation to better their condition and
build up comfortable homes and lucra-
tive business industries, where the soil,
and.natural facilities speed on to sue
cessful termination their efforts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
1t is time for the government to g

1t is time for the government to stop
explorations to the North Pole. ana
attempts to open way thereto. Every
time a thing is crowded and a hole
punched few miles farther north, ii
seems to open up few extra cold air
chambers and the winters and billiards.
grow more severe and furious. Let
the thing be stopped before some fool
explorer knocks hole through to the
pole, or give us cheap coal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Where are the farmers friends, seven
in number. that were elected to Con-
gress from the Sunfower state! Every
seventh one is more difficult to solve in
the mysterious way he moves, his won
ders to preform, than the seventh pro-
blem of Euclid.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

This miserable struggle for exis-
tence" as life has been called, just
seems to fill the bill with full force and
effect to the defeated candidate the
night following the election. But the
lucky candidate is willing to struggle
for it, like the Office he has won, for an
indefinite period in the future.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Papers published in the Lehigh and
Schuylkill regions report one good
thing resulting from the strikes, that
it is driving out the Hungarians and
Italians, who are rapidly seeking other
localities. If they can be kept out
when operations are resumed, the
miners strike will have been blessing
in disguise.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

The delinquent tax list of the city OF
Los Angelo., California, is an adver-
tisement that shows the other side OF
the boom picture, one which the spec
ulators in that town would like to see
suppressed. 1t fills forty-fOur columns
twenty-six inches long in a Los An
gelos paper.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Elmira, n. Y, clergymen are reap
ing a big harvest in marriage fees
caused by couples from Pennsylvania
skipping across the border to avoid the
license business. 1t is not the fees SO
much as the publicity that certain
people object to.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
ABILENE REFLECTOR.
thursday, January rs, 1888
HENRY LIFTS, Editor.

In - Wyoming coal regions OF
Psnnt, ..nia, the record shows that
the output the second week of Thu
month was 563,s4O tons, against 29l,-
az tons last year.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Seal OF North Carolina

Spiced saruines at 10 and Is cts per can.
Oysters, 1928 and 90 cts per can.
Headlight OIL, It's test, 20 cts per gallon.
Fresh bulk oysters, 20 cts pint.
AL straight patent flonr 95 cts per sack.
small sack so cts.
Fresh roll butter and eggs always on hand.
Best butter at 20 cts per pound.
Remember, This list is for cash only.
When in the city take walk around
by the postoffice, and see the fine cash
Pa1lor Grocery, where crowds are con-
tinually buying goods at small prohl
for cash, and where everything can b.
found that is kept in first-class gro
Gerry.
Cash paid for eggs, chickens, turkeys
and ducks.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

FITS:-All Fits stopped free by DIR.
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer, No Fits
after first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and $500 trial bottle free tn
Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline, 931 Arch
Phila. Pa.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Notice of Appointment.
STATE OF KANSAS, |

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County,
In the matter OF the estate Of Daniel S. Van
Duyn, late OF Dickinson county, Kansas.
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 4th day Of
January, A. D., 1888, the undersigned Was by the
Probate Court Of Dickinson County, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified as executrix of the last
will and testament OF Daniel S. Van Duyn, late of
Dickinson County, deceased. All parties inter
lied in said estate will take notice, and govern
Themselves accordingly. MARY NJ. VAN DUYN.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

The members of the State Senate.
from the New York City districts,
,stonish the rural members by appear
ing in the Senate halls with red-tinted
shirt-fronts and purple neckties.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

''Hark, from the Tombs what doleful
sounds" Warden Walsh, of the
Tombs at n. Y. City, has been charged
with neglect of duty, etc. On with
the investigation, and if guilty, let him
iOin Jake.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
A Surveyors Notice.

Persons having business with the
county surveyor will find me in my
Office or in the city on Saturday and
Monday of each week.
A. c.. ROMIG, Co. SURVEYOR.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
New Nursery.

Chas. Young has opened up nursery
one half mile west of the Abilene Gem
ttery, where he raises and keeps Oh.
hand fruit. shade and ornamental trees.
grape vines, rhubarb, asparagus. garden
aud sweet potato plants in season, in
fact everything suitable to this climate
Prices to suit the times. 2l-tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Rebecca Wilkinson, or BrOwnsvalley, Ind.
says: 81 had been in a distressed condition for
three years from Nervousness, Weakness of the
stomach, Dyspepsia and Indigestion until my
h, alth was gone. had been dOctoring constant
ly with no relief. l bought one bottle of South
American Nervine, which done me more gooL
than any $50 worth OF doctoring ever did in m,
life. would advise every weakly person to use
this valuable and lovely remedy a few bottles OF
it has cured me completely. i consider 1t the
grdndest medicine In the world t,ial bottle
will convince you. Price Is cents s1.25. Sold b,
]. NJ. Glelssner, druggist, Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Millions of dollars will be invested IN
factories, mills and other manufactur-
ing interests in Kansas during the year
1888.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft, or CallOused Jumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood SPAWN,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney. Ring-bone,
Stiles Sprains. all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted. Sold by j. NJ.
Gleissner, druggist, Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

FOR SALE.-150 shocks of corn fodder
Call on or address G. B. Morrill,, N. w.
SEC. 20. Ridge township Hope. W22-2
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
: EMBROIDERIES! =.

A job lot of Hamburg and Swiss Edgings
and Flouncings, to be sold at prices that defy
competition from any source
We have just received 5000 yards of the
Magic Edge embroideries all new patterns,
which we propose to move AT ONCE. These
goods were bought at LESS than .jobbers pri-
ces, and we are able to show the finest line
OF goods at lower figures than the Abilene
dry soods market ever offered before. Call
and get our prices.
25 dozen Ladies Handkerchiefs, worth IS,
30, 35 and 4Oc, must be sold at once, price
NOW zoe. See our Ladies Linen Handker-
chief, worth quarter, now going at Is 2-3c.
]. G. Hamaker & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

The winter wheat prospects are first
class. Farmers report the wheat in
splendid condition.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Only Forty Cents.

in postage stamps for anew Nickle Pla-
ted Stem Winder and Stem Setter
Watch, just patented. Address ROY
JACKSON, Box Is, 81 East 104tb
Street, n. Y. City. Mention this paper.
The celebrated Nv. L. DOUGLAS So
SHOE" also a fnll line of his other ad-
vertised goods may be found at L. II.
Faulkner's, agent, Abilene. 22-w
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria
FU1 Sale b. BARNES e NoRTHCRAFTI
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Patronize the PALACE BARBER
SHOP for a first class shave, haircut,
.shxup55e SC: uueer GtaEens Bank.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
AssIGNEE'S NOTICE.
STATE OF KANSAS, / GO
Dickinson County. o

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County.
In the matter Of the assignment of c.
Dewar & Co.
Creditors and others interested are hereby no:
titled that on tuesday, the FIRST day Of May, A.
d. 1888 and for two consecutive days thereafter,
at the Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court
in the City Of Abilene in said County from 9
O'Clock, a. m, until O'Clock, p. m, OF each day
will attend and proceed publicly to adjust and
allow demands against the estate and effects Of
the above named asstgnorS in my hands.
22-3m c. c. THING, JR., Assignee.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Winfield citizens when they visit
Wichita blow out the gas, that Is the
gas used for Illuminating.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

The cash grocery takes the lead in
low prices and best goods. The sequel
of their always being busy when Others
are idle, is in the following prices:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Solomon News and Notes.

The horses would rather speed the
thaw, than the sleighs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Publication Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS, L..
Dickinson County. CD
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Cor. Second and Cedar SITS, Abilene.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-17

she finished oach, Pippl herself care.
fully pressed the newly made seams
With the hot flat iron. Then the ply
sician dismissed his two assistants, he
flung open the bath room door and adj
dressed the bather.
Come forth, young man, he said.
''You entered that bath q miserable
and puny specimen Of humanity; you
will leave 1t, in all human probability,
we'll grown youth Of prepossessipg ap-
pearance.''
Mr.. MacTaggart did as he was bid,
He dried himself to the best Of his
ability, but the balmy odors Of the
balsams Of the East still clung to his
hair. No sooner was he dressed and
had emerged from behind the screen,
than hemock doctor addressed him.
oung man" said he, and his voice
was apparently momentariIy choked by
emotion, ''behold the result of the won
drous bath Of Bokhara. There is a
considerable change, think" he said
solemnly.
Mr.. MacTaggart had evidently
grown out Of his clothes; his arms and
legs protruded in q portentous manner.
Don't thank me,'' continued the
American physician hurrieMy; ''don't
thank me, but hasten home to bed to
sleep off the powerful effects Of my po-
tent medicaments."
Mr.: MacTaggart bowed as graceful
ly as he could, and left the premises.
Ihe very first person he met in the
street was his acquaintance Orlando z.
Jones. MacTaggart's appearance was
sufficiently striking. His ordinary
straight red hair was curly and ex-
tremely odoriferous from the effects of
the turpentine. His face and hands
were the color of boiled lobster, and
his eyes were bloodshot from the same
cause.
"Goodness me-" said Jones, "I
shouldn't have known you. What have
you been doing to yourselfp"
Don't ask me-" said MacTaggart;
my happiness is too great for words, .
and his scarlet face was illuminated by
smile Of celestial beatitude.
Before he reached his own house he
had met at least twenty or his acquaint-
ances. Each one interviewed him with
similar result.
But the cup Of happiness was rudely
dashed from his lips when his extreme
~ plain and elderly sister, Miss Flora
MacIaggart, on her arrival, addressed
him In these indignant words:
"Eh! Donald, man, is 1T fou ye are?
or simply fatuousp that ye have been
making Merry Andrew of YOURSELF
by cutting doun yer claithes."
In vain the brother explained his visit
to the doctor.
Then the secret came out, and Mr..
MacTaggart and his sister left Naples
for Rome within the twenty-four
hours.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-17
Colonel PiolIet Goes Down.

The other evening Colonel Victor E.,
Piollet was making u speech to the
Grangers in the House or Representa-
tives and, as usual, was indulging i'll his
annual kick at everything and every
body. lie dilated on the wrongs per-
petrated on the farmer in the matter Of
what he called unjust taxation and,
warming up to his subject, said:
"Why, look at mel Only the other
day l had to pay school tax and 7
haven't got q child in school.n
Among the auditors was Colonel
Frank Mantor, Of Crawford county, an
old-time Republican, with head as
long as the moral law and a penchant
for picking people up when they make
absurd public declarations. 1t happen
ed that tho day after Colonel Piolle5
made his speech he and Colonel Man
tor were introduced in the Lochiel
Hotel.
'I'm very glad to meet you, Colonel
Piollet," said Colonel Mantor. s'I
was in the House last night and sat
under the drippings of the sanctuary.
1 listened toyour speech, and, as am
plain-spoken man, want to tell you
that I differ with you in one part of
your argument"
1.-The devil you do,'' said Colonel
Piollet, "and what part was that2'
"You decrled taxation without rep
resentation. You said you paid school
tax and hadn't child in school. Now,
[ am IN almost the same situation, but
| don't kick. I pay poor tax and
haven't relation in the poorhouse.n
Those who were present fairly shout
ed with laughter as Colonel Piollet's
broad, good-natured face beamed with
smiles, and he said: ''Begad, Mantor,
you have me there"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-17
Sub silentio.

Hushl the night ID calm and quiet
And tho crescent moon hangs low;
Silence deep and wide hath power,
And the south wind wanders slow
Throrgha oasoment, whore the curtain
Family ruBtleg to and fro
like spirit softly sighingG
Flits 1t all the chamber round; :,
Where the dim lamp fading, dying,
Just dispsls the gloom profound;
Hangs above two happy dreamers,
BY loves perfect promise crowned.
Even through tho gates of slumber
To the shadowy land OF rest,
He still clasps bis long sought treasure
Closely, closely to his breast,
With the ard0ri OF q passion 81
Long denied and long repreased. ..,
With his lipo still warm with kisses
Close and CliDging as his own,
Signing still In happy dreaming
For the Joy his heart hath Won
Sweetly, peacefully he slumbers
in the arms about him thrown,
And she gases ut him, thinking
Not of all her dreary years
Only Of this isle of glory,
Over Loves frail bridge Of rainbows
Fading in mist Of tears.
Then she nestleB still moro closely
So the heart 30 kind and dear,
Whispering: Love me, love me, darling
All my hopo and rest is here,
And without thee earth is nothing
But desert cold and drear.
'Ohi that every night my slumbers
Might be 80 Bupremely blest,
Bounded by the dear embraces,
Kissed from passion into resti
j would ask no better heaven,
Sheltered thus and thus caressed.'
Fan them gently, odorous south winds
And beg0ne on pinions fteetl
Nothing In thy nightly journey
Shall thy wandering vision HreeA
Half as perfect in fulhllment,
Satisfying and complete.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-17
A Wise Dog.

Bruno and his master were very fond
of each other, and went out together a
great deal.
One evening they made a call. Bru-
no walked into the kitchen to stay, lay
down ard fell asleep. His master
spent the{evening in the parlor. When
1t was tirAe to go homo, the master for
got his dog and went home without
him. BAt in the morning, almost the
first thiGg he saw was Bruno, safe at
home. How do you suppose he got
there?
J3e did not Wake till late in the night.
Wien tho house was still; but then
when he found that nobody came to let
him out, he jumped through the win
dow and broke out all the glass. The
noise no made walked everybody in the
house, and they all. got UP and canfe
downstairs to SEQ what was the mat
| tor.
Some weeks after, the gentleman
called again on the same family, and
Bruno with him. He went into the
parlor as before, and sent Bruno into
the Kitchen. h.te
When 1t was time to 90 home, the
masters hat and cane were missing.
,He looked and looked, but could not
find them anywhere. @
at last, somebody happened to 90 in
to the kitchen, and there lay Bruno
under the table, fast asleep. The cane
lay by his side, and one Of his great
paws was on the hat. His master was
called out to look at him, and every
body laughed heartily at Bruno's fore.
thought and planning.
| He did not mean to be left behind
again, and he knew that If his master
forgot his dog, he would not forget his
hat and came.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-17

The Council of the University Col
lege at Cardiff propose to establish
mechanical laboratories at q cost Of not
less than 93. 900,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-17

W1therspoon, 2.163. WO8dburn is also
the only place in Kentucky, with the
exception Of Ashland Park, where both
the trotter and runner are bred and
raised.
The following entries have been
received for the National stallion
stakes, which WILL be trotted next fall:
w. Corbitt's b. b. Guy Wilkes, g. 154,
by George Wilkes, dam Lady Bunker
by Mambrino Patchen; Palo Altos b.
h. Palo Alto. 2.204. by Eleotioneer.
dam Dame Winnie by Planet; Palo
Altos b. h. Rexford. 2.24. by Elec..
tt0neer, dam Rebecca, by General
Benton; b. 9. Holly's cil. b. Woodruff.
2.10}, by Nutwood. dam Addie by
Hambletonian Chief; f.. a. Jones' or.
b. Jim Mulvena, 2.27a, by ,Nutwood.
dam Jane McLane by Budd Dobie; T..
J. Roses b. b. Stamboul, 2174, by
Sultan. dam Fleetwing, by HamDleto.
nian; M. Saulsbury's blk. h. Director.
2.I7, by Dictator, dara Dolly, by Nam.
brino Chief; j. q. Simpsons b, h.
Antev0lo, 2.192, by Eleotionser, dam
Colnmbine by a. w. Richmond.
--Pale and deep tan plush skirts are
worn with winter dresses OF various
colors and fabrics.
Hanover has improved I'm Develop.
ment wonderfully during the wlater.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-01
MT Platt's Potatoes.

The results of Mir Theron k. Platt's ex
 periments in potato culture for 1887 are embodied with the last report of the State board of agriculture. Last year was bad one for potatoes, as 1t was dry in May and wet afterward; the soil was too heavy for potatoes ill wet season. A rust like that on wheat, but different from the fungus which causes the potato rot, also damaged some of the vines, so that they were dead when the tubers were third grown. The field planted had been in clover, the year before, one crop of which was cut for hay and the next, light crop, ploughed under when the clover was in bloom in August. A compost of two thirds muck and one third manure was spread on the field in April, 40 ox-cart loads to the acre and the ground was ploughed eight inches deep. After drying few days, the ground was narrowed and sown broadcast with fer tilizer composed of 125O pounds of dis l solved bone, 500 pounds of high grade lsulphate of potash and 25O pounds of sul. l phate of ammonia. This was scattered 600 pounds to the acre and lightly har
 rowed in. The potatoes were plantet
 May 9, in driIls four inches deep and 3( inches apart, n single eye being dropped
 in the drill . foot from the next eye. Tn,
 ground was leveled of and the cultivate v fet 1t work as soon as the t0ps appeared
 When they were q foot high, 2 one-hcrs' M &+ l. -nI
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-01


 sub-soil blow, set to work seven inches deep, was run between the rows and, when most of the potatoes, of which there were $50 varieties, were in bloom, the fertilizer used at first was sown be- tween the rows, dose of 400 pounds per acre. Mir Platt's theory is that the first dose of fertilizer starts and quickens the plants growth and the second application does the same for the young tubers as they are setting and growing. No earth was drawn to the plants with hoes. One of the earliest valuable varieties to ripen was Bliss's Triumph, August II, about three months after it was planted. Mr Platt reports on IA varieties, among which he yet ranks high his favorite White Flower, though it is difficult to tell what kinds he prefers among the many marked valuable. Early Rose is marked, "Once very valuable"