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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
ASHES AS FERTILIZER.
The Crops to Whose Use They Are More
Especially Adapted.

Especially Adapted.
Those families who depend upon
wood for 4 supply of fuel, make more
or less ashes according to the amount
of fuel consumed. These being OF
vegetable origin are supposed to con.
tain, as their analysis shows, those
important mineral elements that enter
into the composition of the various
crops. They are especially rich in
potash, one of the most important ele-
ments of some crops. While the agri.
cultural value of ashes is we'll under
stood in some cases. in others it is not
properly recognized. and they do not
occupy the prominence that their value
demands.
: Different sections of country place n
different estimate upon ashes as regards
their desirability. Where held in the
highest esteem they are used in large
quantities. In Fairfield and New Lon
don counties in the State of Connecti-
cut, they are quite extensively used
and are brought in from Canada by the
car load. There are pastures in Fair
field County that produced very little
feed. and that of an inferior quality,
that by the use of ashes alone have
been brought up to q state in which
there was vigorous growth of clover
and valuable grasses. This condition
has been secured even upon hillsides
where the soil seemed to be gravel,y
and hardly fitted to maintain plant life.
1t must be left for science to deter
mine what the entire action of ashes is
upon soil of the character indicated
to work such remarkable results. The
application must be made upon dry,
sandy or gravelly soil to secure the
most marked results.
While ashes are adapted to use for
most crops, they produce greater re-
suits in some cases than in others.
They are of value to the corn crop, and
though the potato is classed as belong
ing TO potash plants. we have never de-
rived satisfactory results from the use
of ashes. The most noticeable effect
seems to follow their application upon
grass and moving lands.
With this view we have applied ashes
to moving lands and observed results
until we feel confident that upon rea-
sonably dry surfaces they will cause
greatly increased growth of the prin-
cipai grasses. and seem TO exert a pc
culiar influence in induci ng the growth
of both red and white clover where none
existed before. Late last spring an APP
plication was made to moving land
that had become considerably reduced;
the effect was felt but little when the
first crop was cut, but later there was
q beautiful growth Of red clover where
none appeared before. There is little
doubt but that farmers had better pur-
chase ashes for use upon moving lands
than to purchase commercial fertilizers.
Christian Ct Work.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
WONDERFUL CHANGES.
The Far-Seeing Take Advantage Of Then
On


I'm Time.
Is this country unconsciously undergoing
a wonderful change, is the change to take
place before we are aware Of the fact, and
when it has taken place will we wonder why
we did not see it before it was too latei
Those that see the changes early avail
themselves early, and thereby receive bene-
it.
The shrewd iron man sees the iron in
terest transferred from Pittsburgh and
Pennsylvania to Birmingham, Alabama, and
in his far-sightedness sees the furnaces in
PENNSYLVANIA torn down and deserted for
this new and prolific field.
We have seen the grain-growing centers
of this country shifted to the West We
have seen the pork packing industry fit
from Cincinnati to Chicago, and from
thence to Kansas City and Omaha. Southern
cotton mills undersen New England and
American markets, and challenge the
world.
We have seen and are seeing all this take
place before our eyes, and know that other
changes are taking place equally as promi-
nent, and '. wonder as we behold them.
Ten years ago the insurance companies re-
Quired an ANALYSIS of the fluids only when
they were taking insurance for very large
amounts. To-day no frst-class company
will insure any amount unless rigid anal
ysis Is had of the fluids passed, and if any
traces of certain disorders are apparent, the
application is rejected. In their report they
show that the death of sixty Of every 100
people in this country, is due either directly
or indirectly to such disorders. The
Brompton Hospital for Consumptives, Lon
don, England, reports that sixty Of every
100 victims of consumption also have seri-
Gus disorders of the kidneys.
Among scientists for the treatment Of
this dread malady the question is being dis
cussed:
SIS not this disorder the real cause Of
consumption"
Ten years ago the microscope was some
thing seldom found in physicians office;
now every physician of standing has one
and seldom visits his patients without call
ing for sample of fluids for examination.
Why is all this! Is it possible that we Of
the present generation are to die Of diseases
caused by kidney dlsordersl or shall we
master the cause by Warmers safe cure, the
only recognized specific, and thus remove
the effectsl 1t is established beyond a
doubt that very large percentage of deaths
in this country are traceable to diseased
kidneys. For years the proprietors Of
Warmers safe cure have been insisting that
there is no sound health when the kidneys
are diseased, and they enthusiastically press
their specific for this terrible disorder upon
public attention.
This means wonders!
Cannot the proprietors Of this great rem
edy, who have been warning US Of the dan
ger, tell Us how to avoid disease that at first
is so unimportant, and is so fatal in its ter
minationl Arewe to hope against hope, and
wait without our reward!
1t was formerly thought that the kidneys
were of very small Importance; to-day, we
believe, it is generally admitted that there
can be no such thing as sound health in any
organ if they are in the least degree de-
ranged.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

line axiom Cn3t meat expands anu
cold contracts" does not apply to coal
dealers bills Philadelphia Inquirer.
Marriage certificates with divorce
coupons are being introduced in Chi
cago, and are becoming very popular.
lid Bits.
When you have to pay one dollar
an hour for one-horse sleigh, it's easy
TO understand what is meant by rev.
enue cutter.-Duluth Photographer.
Husband (dressing) - Where in
the world are my boots, my dear?"
Wife-"On the mantelpiece where you
left them last night IN Y Sun.
The London Lancet tells chow to
lie when asleep" If it will teach some
people how to keep from lying when
awake it will do a public service.-De-
troit Free Press.
Beauty deprived of its proper foils
and adjuncts ceases to be enjoyed as
beauty. just as light deprived of ali
shadow ceases to be enjoyed as light
RuSkin.
Every man has his own part to act,
has his own interest to consult, has af-
fairs of his own to manage, which his
neighbor has no call to scrutinize.
Some young ladies who own the
name are said to spell Edith" with
''y." Thys VS. pyce of sylly affecta-
lyon that wyll not be generally copyed
vt vs. hoped. -NorristoWn Herald.
1t is the glorious prerogative of
the empire of knowledge that what it
gains it never loses. On the contrary
it increases by the multiple of its own
power; all its attainments help to new
conquests.
An agricultural exchange asks,
do you know that the hog feeds reg
ularly?" Yes. he sits at the next table
to US, and he is there three times day,
as regularly as the steward rings the
bell.-Dabota Blizzard.
"A column and half telegraphic
report of a football match was omitted
yesterday by the night editor to make
room for prize-fght. the description
of the latter having lesser tendency
to disgust the average reader.-Wena-
pIiis ACGlanche.
Wonder If She Missed 1t
We praised the blush on beautys check,
Last eve, with words that tell;
That blush, this morn, o wond rous freak
Is here On our lapel
Puck
1t is well enough to wish to he con-
sidered the cream of society, my son,
but remember that it is the scum that
oftentimes comes to the top; and while
you are about it, it is we'll enough to
recollect that among lumbermen the
first cut is always slab. whatever it
may be in polite society.-Boston Tran
script
First Omaha Youth-"What' the
matter? Got a day OFF," Second Oma-
ha Boy-"No, I've resigned" What
for?' Nearly worked to death. The
store was always crammed full of Gus
toners and it just kept me on the jump
all day. Couldn't stand it But
what are you going to do now?" II
shall try to get a place in some store
that don't advertise. Omaha World.
Didn't want his life insured: Insur-
ance Agent-''If You insure in our
company. you will get your money
back in your old age when you need it.
You will have good income when you
are aged" His Victim-"I shan't need
it. l am sure of good income in my
old age. Nv business assures it?" In
surance Agent-''Why, what do you
do?" His Victim-''I am a magazine
writer am not paid for my articles
until after their publication. Ny old
age is all fixed. What want is pres
ent income. "-PucE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
A General Tie.Up

Of all the means Of public conveyance in a
large city even for few hours, during a
strike of the employees, means a general
paralyzing of trade and industry for the
time being, and is attended with an enor-
How much more serious to the individual
is the general tie-up of hisIsystem, known as
constipation, and due to the strike Of the most
important organs for more prudent treat
ment and better care. If too long neglect
ed, torpid or sluggish liver win produce
serious forms of kidney and liver diseases,
malarial trouble and chronic dyspepsia. DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets are a
preventive and cure of these disorders.
They are prompt, sure and effective, pleasant
to take, and positively harmless.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
Tha Coming Camel.

It Is fancied BY q grateful patron that the
next comet will appear in the form of a huge
bottle, having ''Golden Medical Discovery"
inscribed upon it in bold characters. Whether
this conceit and high compliment Will be
verified, remains to be seen, but DR.. Pierce
will continue to send forth that wonderful
vegetable compound, and potent eradicator
Of disease. It has no equal in medicinal and
health giving properties, for imparting vigor
and tone to the liver and kidneys, in
purifying the blood. and through it cleans
ing and renewing the whole system. For
scrofulous humors, and consumption, or
lung scrofula, in its early stages, it is q
positive specific. Druggists.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

Papa" she said. entering the cid
mans room. George is in the parlor.
and have broken the dreadful news
60 him that you have failed" "Wha;
did he say?' ..He wants to know what
you paid on the dollar. "-M. ]. Sun.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
THERE is a great deal of blow about the
signal service officerS-Boston Post

EVERY person is interested in their own
affairs, and if this meets the eye of any one
who is suffering from the effects Of torpid
liver, we will admit that he is interested in
getting well. Get bottle of Prickly Ash
Bitters, use it as directed, and you will al
ways be glad you read this item.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

A YOUNG lady in Chicago acknowledges
that she bankers to marry an Indian chief
That's the kind Of handkerchief she is
Te1aS Siftinqs
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

intent upon his good
a works, is known as
w. we see him here.
His familiar face and
form have become a trade mark, and the
good he has done is illustrated in the follow
ing marvellous instance: Jan. IL, 1888,
George c. Osgood & Co., druggists, Lowell,
Mass, wrote: ''Mr. Lewis Dennis, No. l36
Moody ST., desires to recommend st. Jacobs
Oil to any afflicted with rheumatism, and
desires especially to say that Orrin Robinson,
of Granville, Mass, a boy Of II years, came
to his house in the summer Of 1881 walking
upon clutches, his left leg having been bent
at the knee for over two months and could
not be bent back. He could not walk upon
it. Mr.. Dennis had some ST. Jacobs Oil in
the house and gave it TO him to rub on his
knee. In six days he had no use for his
crutches and went home well without them,
and he has been well since 81. Jacobs Oil cured
him" In July, 1887, inquiry was made of the
MeSsrS. OsgOOd 10 ascertain the condition Of
the little cripple which brought the follow
ing response: Lowell, Mass, July 9, 1857
The poor cripple on clutches, Orrin Robin
son, cured by st. Jacobs Oil in 1881, has re-
manned cured. The young man has been
and Is now at work every day at manual
labor. DR.. George c. OSgood, NJ. D." No
other remedy can make the same showing.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

And that, too, in the shape of the heart
burn (most abominable Of acidities y after
eating, if indigestion, in its chronic form,
has you in its clutches. Neither, if it has,
can you long expect immunity from bilious
ness and constipation, its pleasing col
leagues, the hideous trio vieing each with
each TO render your life more miserable
Get Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at once
insist upon the genuine in glass-and use it
with rational persistence.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

WIFE (reading from evening newspaper
Money was very tightin the Street to-day
Now Nv, found out why it is the root of all
evil n-Kentucky State Journal
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

SMYTBE, who lives in boarding house,
wants the old song. Hold the Fort for am
Coming" changed to hold the pianoforte
till can get away.-Herchdnt Traveller
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

A GOOD motto for a liniment-Alrs well
that ends swelL-Burlington Ere: PrSs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

PEPPER adulterated with buckwheat mid
dlings is naturally only middlings strong
Merchant Traveller
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

SUDDEN Changes Of Weather cause Throat
Diseases. There is no more effectual rem
edy for Coughs, Colds, etc, than Browns
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Sod only ia bozes
Price Is cts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

In the Volapuk language the word for doll
lar is ''doah" But it will be just as hard as
ever to borrow one.-PittsburSa Chronicle
TGle7raph.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

EvoLUT1oN-tight boots make a corn; corn
makes whisky; whisky makes q man tight
IN his boots boston Commercial BaNxtia.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

MONEY talks, and lots of people like to
hear it so long as it has cents in what it says
-Rochester Po t-Express
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

4 TERRIFIC example-the first one in the
arithmetic that does not have the answer
appended -L0rel Citizen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

A SAILOR generally feels tired after days
port-Te1ds Siftn7s.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

A COURSE dinner in q irst-class hote
ought to be a fine affair, Of course.-Hot.
Nail
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

If you want to be cured Of cough, use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one Uinute.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

A MELLow-DRAMATIsT-A fuddled play
wright -Detroit Free Press
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

il is difficult for a sailor to make q tiller
of the soil He can make it of wood,
though-Tszds Siftingx
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
Woman's Work.

The girl with the highest hat is reckoned
at the lowest figure. -Ntc HGyen Ners.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

IT is the shop pie that often furnishes tn
piece that passeth understanding Alt
California.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
Nothing Without Its Sting,

THERE is not much color to gin, get it can
scarcely be called q sober tint-ESoch.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

There is no end to the tasks which daily
confront the good housewife. To be a sue
cessful housekeeper, the first requisite is
good health. How can O woman contend
against the trials and worries of housekeep-
ing if she be suffering from those distress
ing irregularities, ailments and weaknesses
peculiar to her sex! DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is specific for those dis
orders. The only remedy, sold by drug
gists, under positive guarantee from the
manufacturers. Satisfaction guaranteed
in every case, or money refunded. See
printed guarantee on bottle wrapper.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

II afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it 25c.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

II you would secure a fresh share of life
seek the fresh air.-T.xas Siftinqs
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
TCOPYRIGHT, 1857. !


II you would remove an evil, strike at It's
root. As the predisposing or real cause of
catarrh is. in the majority Of cases, some
weakness, impurity, or otherwise faulty
condition of the system, in attempting TO
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
his PHOTO.
The venerable bene

IuV NtIItldUfc US0c
factor Of mankind,
intent upon his good
works, is known as
we see him here.
His familiar face and
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-20
THIRD EDITION.


The demand for liquor must have
been good yesterday, judging from the
number of Victims Al this morning q
pastion Of the city court; they were q
motley crowd, and the majority OF them
looked ss though they were confirmed
victims OF alcoholism. James Butcher
was called frst, and t9ok mis- place 10
the dock to answer to the charge oil
drunkenness. A Gne Of 90 and costs
wna imposed. He Was folio wed by
James S.idham, John Mcguire, Thorn %
Ksrrigan, William Moioe AMI Peter
Doueherty, each OF whom was charged
with the satle otie ase, and each was
sentenced to pay The same hne n
Butcher.
August Kabbsls, . German, who evi
IDENTIFY had been In hsat and got the
worst Of IL, pleaded guilty to being
drunE, al d escaped with IL aad o>sts
JAM 70 jenkins was also someHhat
under the influence, but on hts promise
10 sin no more, Wal Only committed
until TO morrow.
John Cole, John Harris and George
G. Fisher, al o1lored, ware charged
With bsing drunk aud disorderly, and
each sentenced to psy 81 and costa.
Joseph Heck was arrested late last
night With a clothes line under bis arm,
and % the ofioer thought IL probable he
had stolen II, he took him to the hall.
Joseph declares that he found 1t on The
street, and Was held for . further hear
ing tomorrow, VII IN II no owner come
for the line he will b- discharged.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-20

Samuel SpsAkmAn, who for years
las been engsRed in the sewing ma
chine business In this city, has leased
the handsome store 1T No 8l6 Market
street, IN the Masonic Temple, and
stocked It with . splendid assortment
Of furniture, oarpetr, oil cloths, mat
tings, window sh1des clocks, sewing
MAGAZINES, etc which he is Offering al
low prices for cAsh,rCr on easy weekly
or monthly payments Among ths
specialists are handsome and we'll
made chamber suites, which he II
selling at from SIS up; parlor, bed
room, dining room and kitchen carpets
from So cents yard up to the hnesl
and best made. The easy terms offered
by Mr. Spsskmsn makes 1t possible for
every one, even those of limited means
to make their homes neat, AttrActiv,
and comfortable. His stock Is bsius
increased every day, and he takei
pleasure in showing his goods.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-20
Fifth FL.


s James J. Carroll, n.,
sixty mir "a New Yoik , nffiVal,
v 70 Gay "a Part |, Of the ST. srn bfiS,
TIA Term, before Che, uip ,1r U
wict and . jury, 10 ,, Spslice 8
oam ages from the Dsj i.o,vss ga
wa ann and Western r .tiTo sTIr' La
Tae basis OF the su,t a. Ccup'
oelved In passing from r ON, ! J1Flsi
o esl AZ the regiment wa s.V ,. ca, 70
.nis Q ~ from Q DECORATE elatull
70 may last, to Eey.,E DAY VI
s p OF their former o1m, A. . Il
a riunsett. Carroll slipped i ~, Cap|
cal, ears, aud . wheel passsS - cO osts,esn|
reg, crushing Il 60 tba, sm Vse' bis
necessary: The deferco Y pG ,
sno that Carroll at the I'm, 70 ie1lisa
g 1 was under the ipf,1s1 s o. he
dnis was emphsticslly oor ,V " ID
sne testimony OF CArroll's s.ale
oomrades. The case vii Ihsp'aiu
the Jury to day. viii Dc s'd
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-20
A new Building Burned

ELIIcoTr CITY. Md, March ia
new frame dwelling, belonging &c
Joshus Fuller, col0red, nsar Pine
orchard, In the second district of How
ARD County was destroyed by R1c
about IL O'Clock ,s,t night. The house
was nnoccnEi4d, but In il ct the tirnt
Were twenty barrels Of corn and a 10,
OF lumber, all Of witch were burned
II Is believed the fra was Of iDotnliary
ofisin. Thefs vas no insurance on tht
property. -
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-20

TT. AUGUSTINE Fla, MutA 1
jay Gould's yacht AtaiAcil MfIisl
oar 1t IL this morHibg rad III,
a 'opped anchor, as the water ursI
bar would not fiat her. 1hs 4
psr y, Jay Gould aud wife, Ma 4
MoDrsys, Misses Helsn n. Gli \
Gould, and Howard And FiAnE o.
then came ashore on the steam I'D
OF the AtalAnta and drove SI "a
the hotel,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-20
NOW is YOUR TINE.
THE LAST WEEK.

Ladies' Calico Wrapaers from
4s 10 93c each, hardly the pIic'
Iof material.
| Ladies' Muslin Underwear
Drawers as low in price as zoe
Chemises zoe.
Skirts acc, not the price o
material.
Black and Colored Dress Silks
Cololed Silks as low as 25c +.
yard, Black Silks as low as 45c
Buy now If you need any.
Dress Goods OF all kinds re
duced in price. Elegant all WOO
cashmere, 40 inches vide, Acc
ALI wool cloth, 81 inches wide
only 55c q yard. Now is you,
chance to buy dress goods chea 0
All the best brands of Calico 6,
yard, less than " h olesale price
Great bargains are being offer ed
in our Hosiery Department
Lille Thread HcIe, Silk Hose
Cotton Hose, all reduc4 d TO less
than cost; they must all b, sold
this week.
Crashes of sll kinds, Sair
Linens, Hall Linens, Napkins,
Doylies, Table Covers. These
goods are now in demand and
buyers can find some elegant
bargains in our stock; they must
all be sold.
HAND kerchiefs, Lace Fichus,
5ilk and Lisle Thread Gloves,
Kid Gloves, Hamburg Edgings,
Buttons, Dress Trimmings, Ger.
mantown Wool, Z ,fhyr, Goasa.
mers. and hundreds CT other
things usually kept in a dr.,
goods and trimming store, have
all been reduced to less than
wholesale cost. They must all
'go.
Bargains are offered all over
the store. Every article has
been reduced. The sale closes
positively Ga Saturday night.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-03-20
LACE<S.

unequaled value in Chantily and Spanish Guipure
Black Lace Founcings inches WIDE S12 81 So S. co.
1890, $500 SIS co. We show one OF the most extensive
varieties OF laces in this market and buying direct from
European manufacturers prices will be found as low
as any house in New York or Philadelphia In Black
Laces We sell only Pure Six Many of the styles are ex.
elusive with us in this market
. Normandy Val Flouncngs, 81 90, Sl.25, 81 SO; 40
inches wide. magnificent Assortment of l, 3 and a
with Fedoras, Point duGase Oriental, etc., for sleeves
neck and trimming.