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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
DICKENS CHARACTERS.
Why They Are SO DeIiciously Bewitchin
to the Average Reader.

Why They Are so DeIiciously Bewitching
to the Average Reader.
Dickens must not only have had ex-
ceptional powers of observation and
Imagination. but extraordinary inten-
sity of sympathy with ordinary feel
ings and beliefs. His genius in charac-
terization tends to the grotesque and
extravaganza; his persOnages, in their
names as in their qualities, produce on
us the effect of strangeness; the plots
of the novels in which they appear
would with any other characters seem
grossly improbable, and yet his mind
is Enthusiastically rooted in common
sense and common humanity. He thus
succeeds in giving his readers all the
pleasure which comes from contem-
plating what is strange, odd and eccen-
trio, without disquieting them by any
parsdoxes in morals or shocking them
BY any perversions of homely, natural
sentiment. The Christmas Carol"
for example, is as wild in grotesque
fancy as dream of Hoffman,, yet in
feeling as solid and sweet and humane
IS a sermon of Claiming. 1t impresses
us somewhat as we are impressed by
the sight of the Bible as illustrated by
Gustave Dore. Thus held fast to COM
mon, homely truths and feelings by his
sentiments he can safely give reins to
his imagination in his creations. The
keenest of observers. both of things and
persons, all that he observes is still
taken up and transformed by his imagi-
nation-becomes Dickenized. in fact
so that, whether he describes land
scspe, or booGack, or a build
ing. or a man, we see the object,
not as it is in itself. but rs it is de-
liciously bewitched by his method OF
looking at it. Every thing is suggested
by his outward experience. but modi-
fed by his inward experience. The re-
suit is that we do not have in him aD
exact transcript of life. but an in
dividualized ideal of life from his point
of WE'VE. p. Whipple, in ScTtbner's
Wd0Gziue.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
Costumes of the Tyroiese.

The costume of the Tyrolienne is a
pretty one, consisting of a stuff dress,
with very full skirt, the bodice cut
square in front and filled in with silk
handkerchief which matches in color;
and gay silk apron, which is of pink,
blue or yellow, according to the taste
of the wearer. The hats are not I'M
ike the sailor hats worn by ladies. ex-
cept that they have a stiff, straight
brim and are generally adorned with
tassels of gold bullion. The national
costume of the men is even cnore pict-
uresque, consisting of knitted dark
blue or white stockings, knee breeches,
waistcoat with two rows OF silver but
tons. a somewhat long skirtish coat,
and hat with a bunch of some wild
birds feathers at the side. But the
prettiest costume of all is that of the
jaeger, or huntsman. The breeches
come to the knee only, and the legs are
encased in embroidered leather CATERS,
leaving the knees bare; the coat is
dark green, with collars and cuffs of
lighter shade; a hat of dark green. with
an eagles feather. and an embroidered
shot-pouch slung over the shoulder
Cor. San Francisco CiroaiclA
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
WOMEN SHOPKEEPERS.
An Old Maid Pre- judice Which In Being
SurmOunted Rapidly.

| Surmounted Rapidly.
The prejudice once entertained
against literary ladies has long since
been surmounted; the famous passage
st arms between George Sand and her
mother-in-law is already recalled by
most people with amazement; even the
most fastidious relations in these DAYS
would be proud rather than ashamed
of seeing their daughters or sisters
name Ion the cover of printed books. "
But it is otherwise with regard to indus
trial callings. and the most daring in
novation in England at this moment is
the lady shopkeeper. At present but
few women have had the courage to
brave the current social prejudice. We
draw such fine distinctions between
Wholesale and retail traders that our
cotton spinners, calico makers and
general merchants seem to think
they belong to a totally different
sphere, from which they look down
on the lady who has had sufficient
brains. capital and courage to open
shop. That an artist should sell her
own paintings in her own studio is
proper and becoming. but many people
are shocked at the lady who trades in
paintings done in other studios. But
the Old World moves faster than it did
in former DAYS, and before the end of
the nineteenth century it is probable a
gentlewoman will be recognized in spite
of her having entered on commercial
pursuits. especially as we are growing
accustomed to see scions of our noblest
families on our Stock Exchange and in
tea merchants houses; one peer of the
realm is now doing an extensive bust
ness in Goals and another is cab pro-
prietor.
After speaking of the business sue
cess achieved by the Hon. Mrs. Maher-
ley in her London milk-shop and of tn
reputation and wealth acquired by Miss
Charlotte Robinson as house decor
ator, Miss Faithful concludes:
1.-The more highly educated our
women of business are the better for
themselves, their work and the whole
community. Many of the professions
to which ladies have hitherto turned
are overcrowded, and when once the
fear of losing social position is boldly
disregarded, it will be found that COM
mercial life offers variety of more or
less lucrative employment to ladies OF
birth and capital, who find it more con-
genial to their tastes and requirements
to invest their money and spend their
energies in business which yields a
fair return, rather than sit at home
content with scanty pittance and
colorless, mOnotonous life. Emily
FQihfuH
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
Thoroughbred and Pure Blood.

There is no difference between
thoroughbred and pure-blooded ami
NAL, for the first term means of pure
and unmixed breed. stock or race; bred
from sire aud dam of the purest or
best blood; but the English idea is that
the word thoroughbred should only be
applied to the thoroughbred race horse,
an animal supposed to have descended
from the best horses of Spain, Barbary,
Turkey and Arabia Out of such ma
terial as was to be obtained from the
countries named the English race horse
has descended. but is now called q
thoroughbred to distinguish it. perhaps.
from other equally pure breeds which
are not race horses. The name
thoroughbred is usually applied to a
race of horses, and not to other kinds
of domestic animalA-M 7. Saa
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
THE YOUNGEST CAT.

A small bright face, two roundigreen eyes,
A fluffy head as soft as silk,
Two ears pricked up in swift surprise,
Two WHISPERED lips to drink the milk.
So sleek, SO quick, SO fair, so fat.
There's nothing like the youngest cat.
She has no reverence for the rest;
Plays unconcerned with Sambos tail;
Pulls gently at Lord Earnest's crest
A feat that turns her mother pale.
He growls and bites. What Of that;
She's safe up high, our youngest cat.
Then creeping round the sofa back,
She pats her mistress with her paw;
Disturos the monarch, sleek and black.
Whose ligntest mewings once were law:
He wakes; he spits. She's reached the ma
And flown outdoors, that youngest cat.
She's here, she's there, she's everywhere;
No spot is sacred from the pet.
OF food she takes the lions share:
She rUshes where the saucer's set;
The mouse she claims; she boards the -at
Within his hoie-the youngest cat.
She climbs the desk. she spills the ink,
Then chases swift the tagging pen.
we put her down. but, ere we think,
She's up and at the game again.
An authors words come scarcely pat
When walked DER by The youngest cat.
A tease, a Joy. plague, a dear
Her names are many as her tricks,
We chase her Of then call her near:
The rest look on as cross as sticks.
No house is dull be sure OF that,
Which always holds q youngest cat.
u. E, PGHtOn. IN HIrDers Young Psopls.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
FOUND IN THE SNOW.
An Honest Farmer Leaves a Package a
tho Police Station.

tho Police Station.
''They amt mine, and I'm going to
take 'em to police headquarters, said
farmer on the market yesterday as he
bundled up several articles of clothing.
Find 'em on the road?" asked one
of the men he had been talking with.
mo, sir. Found 'em right in front
of my stable door the other morning.
There's pair of mittens, a cap, an old
handkerchief, plug of tobacco and a
necktie."
How did they get there?''
"Well, figure that tramp opened
the door and walked in to find a lodg-
ing place. l keep the door unlocked,
but never go in by it. 1 turned the old
mare around last fall with Der heels
within two feet of the door,"
land what?"
.Well, about the time that tramp
stepped in she let 60 with both feet.
One foot hit him just little below the
belt, and the other under the chin. 1t
was nine feet from the door to the spot
where he lit. There was evidence that
he paved around for spell, got up
and fell into wagon-box, got up again
and fell out, and then he made bee
line across the meadow for the section
line road. He didn't come back for his
duds. and I'll just leave 'em where
they'll be safe when his memory re-
turns and he wants 'em.-Detrott Free
Press
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
GEWEaIIIETFEIp

=. young girl. She was seated on the moss
covered, gnarled roots of a large tree.
Her slender, dark hands held fishing-pole
steady, while her large, velyety dark eyes
were fastened intently upon the cork that
bobbed up and down on the surface of the
stream, in obedience to the wind that played
gently over the Roaring Fork
Three beautiful speckled fish of good size,
now and then made slight undulation of
the water at her feet, in the vain effort to
free themselves from the forked stick on
which she had secured them.
The girl could not have been more than
sixteen. Shewas plump in figure, with good
features, and a pair of soulful dark eyes,
that had world of sadness in their depths
She was dressed in a faded gown of some
coarse blue material, which had been made
without regard to any particular style, past
or present, and fitted her form poorly, COM
ing only to her bare, brown ankles. Alto
gether, she was a wild, dark little creature,
that looked not unlike a natural part of that
picturesque sylvan scene round about the
Roaring Fork, and might have been taken
for larger sister 10 the beautiful wild
flowers that bloomed in such prodigality on
its banks.
A footstep fell on the hearing of the girl
She turned her head in the direction from
whence the sound came. A man was COM
ing towards her. The girl recognized him
at once and deep frown broke the calm of
her counienance.
The man that approached her was hand
some. devil-may-care sort of fellow, thirty
five years of age or Whereabouts, tall and
graceful in manners, with golden hair and
whiskers, and restless, penetrating eyes of
gray. a somewhat cruel, sardonic expression
constantly lowered around his small mouth,
and, just now, as he stopped above her on
the bank, it seemed to expand and render his
handsome face more repellent to the girl,
whose dark eyes strove to read his thoughts
For several moments he occupied grace
full attitude on the bank overlooking the
girls retreat without speaking. Neither did
she utter a word, nor give any sign that he
was near her, other than to fix her wondrous
eyes upon him in distrust and repulsion.
AT length the fellow broke into laugh,
not pleasant by any means, and he said:
''You don't like me, Wild Bird of the Roar
ing Fork do vOu2',
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"You don't reckon hev any call ter like
ye, do We, Bert Coles!n she retorted. hereyes
blazing
''Well, really, now, that is somewhat en-
barrassing question: he replied, mockingly.
81 supposed that missionary foolyou started
to school to had taught you it is a Christian
duty to love everybody
''That don't mean fur us ter love Their
ugly dOin's an boss stealin', an whisky
smagglin',m answered the girl, speaking
slowly. the man bit his lips to suppress
the anger her implied charges called ND.
while big tears welled up IL the girls ewes
as she remembered the kind missionary to
whom she had been sent to school two years
ago, but from which she had been recalled
TO the deSthbed of her mother She had
never returned to school, deeming it her
duty to stay with her lonely father in his
little cabin far up the wild Roaring Fork.
Bert Coles evidently deemed it wisest
to change the subject, for he said:
'.Well, Lenita, can tell YOU one thing
worth needing. You won't catch a single
fish as long as the wind hobs your cork that
way, if you sit there till your raven tresses
turn white as those blossoms over yonder, ~
and he laughed again.
''You don't know nothin' erbout it Bert
Coles" she returned. 'sTve ketched three
already, an another's been nibblin'; but
your talks sorter scarf him, 1 guess"
(Which, suppose, is mild hint that
should either button my lip or decamp in
stanter; Ell, Lenitai" he asked, leaning
coolly back against large pecan tree that
spread its green branches over the girl, and
sent darkling shadows out over the water
before her.
'"The trees is better company fur me AN
some folks is" replied the girl, with fash
in her eyes.
s'Thank You" he returned, and his laugh
rang out more pleasantly Is he removed bis
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
CTJRES
THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY

accornplshes for everybody exactly what Is claimed
rori One OF the for the great popularity OF
the Mustang Eminent 10 found in It's universal
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine
The Lumbermaa needs it In case OF accident
The Housewife needs It for generalfanily US.
The CnnaIer needs It for his teams and his men
The Mechanic needs It always on his "osx
bench.
Tho Miner needs Il IN case Of emergency.
The PIeneer needsit-can't get along Without u
The Farmer needs 10 In his house, his seaoie'
and his stock yard
The Steamboat man or the Bonfmnn nee3
It in liberal supply anoata and ashore
The Horsc-fancier needs it-it 10 MS Dea
friend and safest reliance.
The Sfock-groweF needs fit VIII save hin
thousands OF dollars and . world Of trouble.
The Railroad man needs it and VIII need if 80
long a. his life is round Of accidents and dangerA
The Backwoodsmnn needs IL There Is no.n
ing IKE it as an antidote for the dangers 70 n1a
Limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs IL about his store amoos
his ernployeexL Accidents VIII happen, and when
these come tbs Mustang Eminent Is wanted az onea
Ksep Bottle In the House. It's the best a
economy.
Keep Bottle In the Factory. Itsimmedaas
use I'm csss of accident pain and loss Of wages
Keep a BEETLE Always In the stable fse
49, 1hs1 Weusee.
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ponies he's tryin' to keep hid,n and the girl
looked dauntlessly into her fathers face.
''Waal, what eff 1 air.'' demanded Frenchy
sullerly.
80, papr' she cried, throwing her plump,
brown arms around his neck, Eyer mustn't
go; please don't. The woods along Roarin'
Fork air full Of men tryin' ter fin Bert
Coles an his gang. Scott Redleaf tole me
so. He's holpin' ter fin him; he's'dep'ty,
ye know. He says you-uns air 'spected o.
holpin' the boss thieves, some, but If you
keep away from them he'll let yer of fur
my sake. So, stay ter home, pap" she
pleaded
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
In a Newspaper Office.

In newspaper oGce. Man comes
in and says something. Everybody but
new reporter laughs loudly. Man
goes out. New reporter Ito old re-
porter)-Who is that chump that trie,
to be so witty?
Old Reporter-Why he's the owner
of the paper.
Man comes back and makes a re-
mark. New reporter laughs uproari-
ously.-ArEdnsas Traveller.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08

= Any person who takes the paper regular
" from the post-office. whether directed 10 his
name or whether he is subscriber or rot, Is
responsible for the pay
Tire courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers from thu post-odice. or removing
and leaving them uncaiicd for. Is prima facie
eyidn~~o r. ---------1r,--
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08
UP ROARING FORK.
4 Mountain Tale of Love and Ad-
venture.
Written for This Papcr4.

he sun , rays uttered
through the dense
foliage of the trees on
the banks of Roaring
Fork, where that
boisterous stream
flowed noisily over
rocks in it's wild haste
to unite with the
waters of the Red
river. The meager
beams of sunlight fell
gently upon the dis
havala1 dark locLYe of
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08

Maine claims TO have sixteen men
and women who arc over one hundred
years old.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-08

"You don't reckon hev any call ter like
ye, do We, Bert Coles!n she retorted, hereye
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23
THE PANTHEON"
3O-tf
BUILDERS OF STEAM MACHINERY
In all its branches.

In all its branches.
Steamboat, Steamship. Land Engines Boilers,
High Pressure or Compound.
STEAM VESSELS of all kinds built complete,
with hulls OF wood, iron or composite.
ORDINARY ENGINES compounded when ad-
Visable.
STEAM LAUNCHES, Barges and Steam Tugs con-
structed with reference to the trade in which
they are to be emf Logged. Speed, tonnage and
draft of water guaranteed.
SUGAR MILLS and Sugar Making Machinery
made afte the most approved plans. Also, all
Boiler Iron Work connected Herewith
WATER PIPE, of Boiler or Sheet Iron, of any
size, made in suitable lengths for connecting
together, or Sheets rolled, punched and packed
for shipment, ready to be riveted on the
ground.
HYDRAULIC RIVETINCi, Boiler Work and Water
Pipes made by this estab lishmcnt, riveted by
hydraulic riveting machinery, that quality of
work being far superior to hand work.
SHIP WORK, Ship and Steam Capstans, Steam
Winches. Air and Circulating Pumps, made
after the most approved plans.
SOLE Agents and manufacturers for the Pacific
Coast of the Home Safety Boiler.
PUMPS-Direct Acting PUN s for irri cation
city works purV Oses, built with the celebrated
Davy Valve Motion, superior to any other
pump.
j. n. =. Williams. ..........,.... Ill OnOI ulu
Room No. 3, upstairs, Spreckt > Block.
41-3m Agent for the Hawn. Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

Editor Bulletin: y closer postal union
with the Hawaiian Islands has been
proposed. like that which has brought
Mexico and Canada into such intimate
relations with the United States. Our
two-cent stamp will take letter to
Quebec or Vera Cruz-why not to our
nearer neighbors in Honolulu? Our
social relations with the islands are lntI-
mate. and call for many letters OF friend
shin from here and from the East to
kindred domiciled in Hawaii. II the
adopCion of the tWO-cent rate should
treble the correspondence (and 1t pro
badly would within two years. the
Government would lose nothing by the
change.
reduced rate of postage on our news
papers and periodicals would soon IN
crease their circulation among the foreign
residents and also among the educated
of the native population.
The business profit may be small from
any possible patronage in so small
Kingdom, but the good our literature
NAV do to the islanders is unquestIon-
able. American influence will be greatly
and rightfully increased to the benefit
and satisfaction of all concerned. 1t IS a
good time to establish cheap postage 10
Hawaii. D.
-[San Francisco Bulletin.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23
CHU ON s CO.,
Importers and Dealers ia
Chinese & japanese Goods
az NUUANU STREET,

Have constantly on hand Silk, Satin,
Grape, Grass Cloth, Embroidered anG
Hemstitched Silk and Grass Cloth
Handkerchiefs, Silk and Grape Shawls
and Scarls.
A great variety of Chinese and Japa-
nese Tea Sets, Vases, Bronze and Lac.
quered Wares.
Ivory, Sandalwood and Tortoise Shell
Card Cases, Paper Cutters, Fans and
Jewelry Cases.
Gold and Silver Jewe1ry, setting with
Tiger Claws, Cats Eyes and Amber,
such as Scarf Pins, Earrings, Bracelets,
Necklaces, Etc.
An assortment of Chinese and Japa-
nese Nick-Nacks and Curiosities too nu-
merOus to specify. -.
Chinese Mating speciality.
Ebony and Marble Furniture in sets
Tables, Chairs and Settees.
A full assortment of Flower Pots, Arti-
fetal Flower Baskets, Lacquered and
Bamboo Goods, Etc.
New Goods received byevery steamer.
The public are respectfully invited to
inspect our goods. 11-3m
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>hlPPING NOTES.

Forest Queen is about 13 days
& Francisco.
amer LkeIike will sail tomorrow
1' AahuIW and waypOTts, Maui,
1~0. Whitmore is expected to
T" next Thursday in ballast for
.o,e' Josephine brought about
H y1aaaas from PuulOa for the
r-d J.A,Cummins takes several
anew >mokestack for KOolau
y, -''l,ne Mary Winkelman will
E-,..S her cargo of general
'-% @-morrow.
--.e' Llyinja arrived on Mon
g. IVA Oahu, with 400 punches
Ae Australia.
@-oa Sugar Mil. Kauai, has com
-.s Tor the season, and will
t1Duon again next January.
., .- park DcIphiue Melanie, after
IN mere, viii leave in ballast
.'''1 TO load guano for home.
.., ~', Steamship Australia, Capt.
i ,r ,',' sails at noon to-day with
''> Tic produce for San Fran
,,| Ih4i.aEea Hou arrived on
g,,, uamakua, Hawaii, with
% she will leave again to-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

Senator Hale, Chairman of the Naval
Committee, says that it has been de-
cided to take no action on the bill al :
propriating 500, 900 for the repair OF the
Hartford. The committee prefers TO
recommend to the Senate that all the
money be spent in building up a navy
that would be of service in time OF war
in competing with the great navles OF
the world.
Says the London World: Senator
Flood and his daughter upon whom he
has settled a million sterling) are still
staying at Homburg. His health has
not benefited by the change as much as
his friends hoped.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

Employment for two men-one a Jan
anese II he speaks English-is offered hv
Messrs. Waterhouse. ~
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

Mr.. lilo Fon is Chinese Interpreter for
the rest of the term. wi wi
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

BY the Mikahala it is learned that Mr.
Cropp, manager of the Koloa plantation
has recovered from his long and severe
illness.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

The HAWAIIAN GAZETTE for this week
contains a very large and full record OF
city and island happenings for last week,
besides official information that enhances
it's value as a local authority upon Ha-
waiian affairs to send abroad. Do not
fail to secure a copy, also one of to-day's
ADVERTISER, for your budget by the
Australia.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

Mr.. w. NJ. Giffard will act for Hon.
w. q. Irwin, during the latter's absence,
in the business of Messrs. w. G. Irwin
Il Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

Mr.; Ordway, the popular banjoist of
the Mlnstrels, solicits pupils for instruc-
ton on that instrument.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-10-23

Messrs. Sorenson & Lyle have the lob
OF cauIking the deck of the U. S
Brooklyn. ~
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The police made six arrests Yesterday
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Officers of the Grove Ranch Planta-
ton Company for the coming year are
officially announced elsewhere.