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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
A LOVE LESSON.

One night said TO Dora: How
Since bashfulness seems my undoing,
Do modern suitors breathe vow
Wheneer they chance 10 come a-wooingf b
j have fair one in my mind;
You know loves arts, sans imperfections
You've lovers many; pray be kind d
And give me just few directions" -
Round Dora's dimpled mouth the smiles
Played merrily. as when, at monday,
The sunlight CLEANS Ger grassy aisles
Upon some calm and cloudless June day.
We were old friends and SO she cried:
well, then, attend you foolish fellow!"
And looking at me roguish-eyed,
She shook her Maynard curls Of yellow. -
81 would not" she at length began.
''Advise you WOO with loving candor; J
Now maids fancy, like man
Who bears no semblance TO Leander;
Whate'e your woes, be true to prose
And do not go to 'penning sonnets,' 49,
Talking about fair cheeks Of rose;'
The female mind prefers new bonnets.
~'Abiure all mention Of romance,
And when you eagerly importune,
Hint slyly, with meaning glance,
That you are sure to have fortune"
"Ungracious girl" said L you know
Your creed is not the one you're preaching
Ny lady love would bid me go
II I should follow out such teaching"
'sYou asked shat modern suitors say
She coyly laughed; I've told You truly
Suppose try the olden way"
1 cry, relate my story newly,
You were the fair had in mind,
Pray, will you guide my fresh endeavori''
She answered softly: I'm inclined
To be-to be your guide forever"
Clinton ScoLLdrd
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
EFFECT OF COLORS.
A Theory That They Affect the Human
Mind as Well as the Human sight

Theory That They Affect the Human
Mind rs Well as the Human sight
There are some curious things in re-
gard to the way in which the human
mind is affected by colors as well rs the
human sight. We are all familiar with
what is termed colOr-blindnesS, and
the unexpected results that sometimes
attend it; but cOlOr-sOund is some
thing which has received much less in
vestigatiOn.
How much. or in what way, animals.
are affected by colOrs, is not very well
understood; but the subject has been
investigated enough to know that they
are Influenced by them, and the future
will probably bring out some surpris-
ing results to the one who shall thor
oughly cultivate this comparatively I'M
explored field or research. Some peO-
pie can select and appreciate the colors
of sounds; and to them the speaking of
a name presents, mept ally. WELL
defined color, or combination of cOlors,
different names having different shades
or combinations.
The same name should. of course al
ways present the same color, or combi-
nation. when spoken. although. to diff
ferent people. possessing the faculty. a
given name or sound does not present
the same characteristics. Toprove the
first of these two facts, list of names
was prepared. and the shade or color
given BY lady who has this power.
marked against each one Of the list.
After several weeks the names were
again read TO her. and the cOlors desig-
mated by her marked. This course was
pursued several times during year or
more, the lady not being allowed to see
the results at that time, During these
several experiments the only variations
in the answers given were such as
would be natural where there was some
uncertainty in regard to terms; for ex-
ample, the answer to a given name at
one time might be 'bluish. and at
another ..lead-color;'' SO. what was
called "straw-color" might be after
war.l called buff The approach to
similarity in the shade shows that the
same mental picture was present, and
only language was at fault.
With one or two exceptions these
were the only changes noted in the sew
eral trials, and the extent TO which the
experime nts were carried warrants
the belief that there was a well defined
idea of the color of words.-Popuiar
Science Monthly.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
VALUABLE INVENTION.
An Electric Apparatus Which Cures
Headache in One Minute.

An Electric Apparatus Which Cures
Headache in One Minute.
DO you know" inquire female
nurse at Bellevue Hospital, that
electricity is most effective cure for
violent headache? l have an ap-
partus at home which purchased two
years ago. 1t is charged with cleo
tricity. and it cures headache as if by
magic. The apparatusiis about fifteen
inches in length, and is composed en-
tirely of fiat or box wire links. made
square. 1t is one and one-half inches
wide and quarter of an inch thick.
At each end of the apparatus is
circular cap, or plate. One
of the caps is made of carbon; the
other is made Of zinc. Two separate
layers of tin wire run through the
links breadthwise. These layers are
divided in the center by sealing-wax.
the idea being to form the electric cir
cult. Should the two wires touch one
another. the electric current would be
shut off and the apparatus would be
useless On each cap is al eye!et, q,
small ring. made to allow a string 10
pass through and be fastened to the
head. The apparatus must be placed
in vinegar for two minutes before
being applied to the head. In opera,-
ing, the zinc cap is placed OIL
the right temple and the carbon
cap on the left. The electric
current generated by the acid of The
vinegar then sets to work. and the
victim of the headache is generally re-
lieved within one or two minutes. The
only objection have to using the APP
paratus is that the zinc cap is some
times so strong rs TO burn the flesh On
the temple. have had my right teni-
pie red for weeks after using it. Now.
in applying it always place cloth
between the zinc cap and the skin, ami
l find it effective in preventing blister
ing. No. these apparatuses are not
for sale in this country. The duty
would be TOO high for them. raid
four guineas for the one use, and at
that rate, and taking the tariff into
consideration. it wou.d cost a hundred
dollars to buy one here" IN y Maj;
and Express.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
AN IMMENSE CLAIM.
A Suit for the Recovery OF Forty Million
Dollars Worth of Property.

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Dollars Worth of Property.
Some St. Louis attorneys are now
preparing documents for forty Claim
ants who are to bring suit for the re-
covery of S40.000.000 of property To-
Gated in the heart of that city. and COM
prising twenty blocks lying chiefly be-
tween Third street on the east, Jeffer-
son avenue on the west, Olive street on
the north, and Pine street on the south.
The claimants are some of the heirs of
Jean b. Becquettr. The property is
known rs survey 901, and was con-
firmed to the legal representatives of
Becquette by an act of Congress passed
April 80, 1916. The land was surveyed
in 1926, and the survey return ed to the
recorder of land titles for the United
States in July. 1928. According to the
record in the case, Marguerite Hortiz
(born BecqGettc). in August, 1895. con-
veyed all her interest in said land to John
b. Lucas. Lucas interest. it is assert
ed, was only an undivided half there
in. Marie Bara:St (born Becquette)
and her children. it seems. were heirs
also to one undivided half of the prop
erty, and it is her descendants who are
now about to take measures to enforce
their rights and claim to this undivided
half. This means that the title to more
than 10000. 900 worth of property will
be tested. One of the attorneys who
has the matter in charg e. y. o. GRAY,
was at one time one of Mrs. Myra Clark
Gaines lawyers. and has for Il number
of years been connected with important
land litigations in Missouri. Some of the
finest and costliest private residences,
banks and business houses of St
Louis arc situated on the disputed terri
tory. The ground is valued at $50. OOO,-
900, and the buildings at S10.000.0O0.
Some very nice and intricate questions
will come up in the course of the litiga-
ton; but, it is weli-knOwn fact of
never runs against atenant in common.
and if it can be proven that the heirs
and descendants are and have been ten
ants in common, then their claim can
not be barred; bat the question will
hinge upon whether the grantees of
Mrs. Marguerite Hortiz have by their
acts invoked the aid of the statute of
limitations by holding. as against the
heirs of her sister. open and notorious
exclusive poss ession of the property in
uues tion.-St. Louis Republican.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
SAINT GATHERINGS DAY.
Ancient Superstitions Entertained by En-
gIiSh Country G iris.

Ancient Superstitions Entertained by En-
giish Country Girls.
Saint Catherine, whose day is No
vember the 25.h. is another of the
saints who take under their special
care forlorn and love-stricken maidens
who desire husbands. and wish to see
them in the spirit before the flesh.
Probably some reason for this par
tiality is due 10 the fact that the name.
taken from ''Katharos," signifies pure.
and the saint was remarkable for the
purity of her life. She died virgin
and martyr, for which she was duly
canonized by the Church of Rome.
On the anniversary of her death the
young women of Abbotsbury-a small
town in the County of Dorset-were
in the habit of repairing 10 the saint :
well, near Saint GATHERINGS Chapel,
Milton Abbey, where they made use Of
the following Invocation:
husband. Saint Catherine:
A handsome one, SAINT Catherine;
A rich one, Saint Catherine;
A nice one, Saint Catherine;
And soon, Saint Catherine.
In order to dream of her sweetheart
the young lady had then only 10 put A
piece of wedding cake under her pill
low and her wish was certain to be
gratifed. providing the piece of we'd
ding-cake had previously been passed
through a wedding-ring. If in doubt
as to which of two lovers TO ac-
cept, the maiden was to get friend
to write their names on the pa
per in which the cake was wrapped,
and then for three nights the cake and
wrapper had TO be placed under the
young lady's pillow for her. Should
she happen to dream of one of the per-
sons. that one was certain 10 become
her husband at no distant date.
Another charm worker says: Goa
Saint GATHERINGS Day let any number
of young women-not exceeding seven
nor less than Unreasonable in room
where they are safe 10 be free from
interlopers. just as the clock strikes
eleven each must take from her bosom
a sprig of myrtle, which has been
worn all day; fold it up in bit of
tissue-paper; then light up a small
chatting dish of charcoal. and on it
each maiden must throw nine hairs
from her head and pairing of each of
her toe and finger nails. Each must
next sprinkle small quantity of myrtle
and frankincense i'm the charcoal. and,
while the odOrifcrous yapor rises.
fumigate the packets of myrtle-which
plant.is dedicated to Venus-in it Go
to bed while the clock is striking the
hour of midnight. placing the myrtle
exactly under the head; and each will
be sure to dream of her future hus-
band."-AH the Year Round.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
The Old Iady's Custom.

Old Lady Gin drug store)-D'ye
know. young man, I've stood here like
a monument fer over ten minnits fer
somebody to wait on me? II We can't
hire clerks enough, I'll 60 somewhere
else.
Young Man (nunblyJ-Sorry, ma am.
but we're very busy. l am at your
disposal now; what can / do for you?
Old Lady-You kin give me a two
cent sss:ap, an be quick about it
LIE
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
A Swiss wa, chmaker has invente,

"A Swiss wal chmaker has invented
an electric illuminator for watch diala
A small electric lamp is fitted in the
watch case where it will light up the
dial wbei, by touching the case with
the charm. connection is made through
the chain with small battery carried
in the waist-coa pocket
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

Chicken and Rice: Two cups of
cold boiled rice, one cup of cold chicken
chopped fine. one cup OF chicken broth.
salt and pepper: boil FIVE minutes. stir
ring all the while.-Boston Budget
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12

he made one stand on each sids while
an officer held the dog in the middle of
the room. Then he told them 10th to
whistle and the officer to release the
dog at the same moment. When this
was done the dog bolted through the
open door. Call the next case" was
all the comment the judge made, al
though the litigsnts stOrmed.
An English MUSICIAN who has in
vestica ted the characteristics, and sur
roundings of centenarians says that he
finds that the average qualities were y
good family history, well-made frame
of average stature, spare rather than
stout. robust, with good health. appe-
tite and digestion. capable of exertion.
good sleepers, of placid temperament
and good intelligence. very little need
for and little consumption of alchOhOl
and animal food. The man who aspiress
to be centenarian should therefore fit
himself out with these qualifications.
The chances of life are thus set
down: Out of every LOCO mer twenty
five of them die annually. One-hah
those who are born die before they at
tain the age of seven years. The men
able to bear arms form fourth Of the
inhabitants of q country. More old.
men are found in elevated situations
than in valleys and plains. The num-
Der of inhabitants of city or county is
renewed every thirty years. The pro-
portions between the deaths of women.
and those of men is 100 to 10S. The
probable duration OF female lives ID.
sixty years. but after that period the
calculation is more favorable to them
than to men.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-12
THE EVENT OF THE SEASON.
Complete List Of Guests.
Recherche Costumes.
100000 IN BRIDAL GIFTS.

speeches at the wedding breakfast
THE BLAZER" DEFIEs CoNPETrsIoN!!i
When Frank came downstairs he
found q note in the Office. All it said
was: Come and dine with US at five
o'clock this afternoon.
us" Happy day. He got home.
dressed himself. and was at Maeau-
lays hoase in ten minutes before time.
Grace uttered little scream, and in
dulged in slight pout
THAT lovely mustache!' she cried
ruefully.
It'll grow again." replied F rank.
Frank then told how he had effected
his purpose, while Grace, leaning OF
her father. gazed at her lover, much
as Miss Desdemona might have done
at General Othello.
Macaulay simply said:
You will make a great newspaper
man. You have the first requisite.
Your cheek is simply colossal"
Only the modest assurance of con-
scious worth" replied Frank.
i tell you what Grace" said the
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04

home stead law, and against the ex-
pensive and hindering rules Of vexing
settlers that have grown up under the
Cleveland administration; to a protee-
tive tariff on wool and lead, and to a
bl-metalllc currency and against the
democratic decentralization Of silver.
IL il AS the representative Of these
respective parties and u cir politics We
have TO consider the candidacy OF Mr..
Carter and Mr.. Clark. Their individ
uality Is nothing to the electors. IL IL
measures, not men, that are most con-
sidered Ia representative elections.
In legal qualifications aud training to
transact business in the departments
and present the claims Of Montana be.
fore committees on the floor of con
gress, Mr.. Carter mnst be conceded To
have superiority over Mr.. Clark. And
II this be so; IL the electors Of Montana
are free of The superstitions and preju-
dices Of party name, and have the
courrge to resent the injury 1t is work
ing them, there can be but one result
of the contest between these two eau.
didates. Mr.. Clark, as a representa-.
tive OF bad cause, will be excused to
continue attention to his splendid bus
iness properties, while Mr.. Carter,
elected by magnificent majority,
will represent at Washington terri,
tory whose people will not kiss the
hand that smites them. but rising Ia
the demands OF call upon their fidel-
ity TO the interests OF the nation, and
Of Montana, will demonstrate how
worthy they are to be Am ricsn citi.
zens and to WELD the destiDies of a
state.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04
Elastic Concrete for ra,emsut..

An ingenious employe Of a New Jer-
sey concrete firm has invented paving
composition which has some very re-
markable features. He claims thas his
preparation, the composition of which
he keeps secret, is just as durable as
stone, but Is soft and elastic to the tread,
so that il is not only pleasant to walk
upon but actually gives the foot an inn
pulse like that-in a lesser degree, Of
course-gaincd from springboard.
Whether his invention be possibility or
not, something Of the kind would GER
tainly be acceptable TO tired townfolk
whose feet ache and blister as they stamp
along ON the hard and noisy pavement
Chicago News.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04
A Very Peculiar AIlmeu,.

No complaint is 30 common among
the neg oos as that Of palate down
m ailnent which regular practitioner
do not recognize. This is speedily cured.
The patient, after swallowing large doses
OF salt water, seats himself upon the
floor; his medical adviser searches dali.
gently for the lock Of hair growing ID
the center of the crown; finding IT, he
gives a pull, a mighty pull brings the
palate into position, and the 'ock Of hall
often entirely out After having oncf
undergone this ordeal Of "pallit raisin !"
the patiout rarely has a return OF ths
malady. -lIarper's Bazaar.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04
TOO MUCH FLESH.
A Question which Troubles the Fat world
What Doctors Say.

Probably no question OF personal
hygiene has occupied so much attention
from larmen or laywomen as the ques-
ton how to avoid growing fat. Doctors,
we think, ms a rule take little interest in
n as long as il does not result in some
form Of illness. About the inconven-
ieuce Of being fat, there is generally lit
tie use in consulting them. Until within
about twenty-five years the fat people, II
we may use the expression, lief down
under their fat The opil IN that fat
ness was irrcmediable was in fact widely
difTuscd. Mrs, Fanny Kemble used TO
say, In her grand manner, that when
there was a constitutional tendency 20
fat, no diet, nor exercise, nor sorrow
would avail
Since shc took this view, however, q
great change has come over what we
may call the fat world. Fat people re.
Tuscany longer TO accept their iatncss as
hopeless They deny that any portion Of
the human family has been set apart by
Nature rs the prey OF obesity. This
great awakening was due IN large dc.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04
Late Land Decisions.

w. ID. Harlan, land and mining at
iorney, Washington. ID. c.. sends US
the following synopsis of recent land
decisions:
In case OF Edward Wisewell the
honorable acting secretary Of the In
terror. under date of October ., 1887,
decided that the approval Of final proof
and issuance of certificate thereon by
the local Office, in no way limits the
authority and jurisdiction Of the de-
partment over the entry. The only pre-
requisite required to give the local
Office Jurisdiction Is "due notice 10 the
settler" An unsworn statement Of y
special agent should not be considered
in evidence. The wilful suppression
of material facts iaken in connection
with the effort to prove up In th'
shortest possible time while alleging
poverty nullifies all claims of good
faith. In ex-parte proceedings oral
arguments are pot encouraged except
In special cases aud good reason shown
therefor.
Mineral: In Iron Silver Mg. Co.
VS.. Mike & Starr Mg. Co., the honora-
BILE acting secretary Of the interior
under date Of Feb. 8, 1855, decided
that motion to dismiss an application
for patent will not be entertained
prior to the disposition Of adverse pro-
ceedings duly initiated and pending
in the courts.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04
Base hall Tuesday.

AT Boston-Bt ston l, Chicago .. o.,
AT Philadelphia-Philadelphia q,
PIttsbrrg ..
At New York-New York 9, De-
troit ..
At Washington-Washington s, In
disnspolis 4.
At Louisvills-Louisville |, Clncin.
natl 3.
AT st. Louis-St. Louis s, Kansas
City /.
At ST. Paul-St. Paul |, Omaha ?.
At Observation-Disclosures ., De'
MOines7 Z.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04
CHURCHES.

40. H-Diyision No. meets 6rst aud second
Sundays Of each month.
X. Of H.-Meets first and third Wednesdays at
1902. m,, at Odd Fellows Hall
AT "a. M.-Yeowstone Lodge, No. 20, hrst
and third Wednesdays.
II. A, M.-Yenowstone Chapter. No. 5, second
Thundayin each month nh
X, T.HDsmaseus uommandery, fourth Thurs
i. y. o. P.-Custer Lodge, No. Is, every
l. 90. F.-sentinal Encampment, No, 9, nrst
and third Friday. r,,-
X. OF P.-lrrsader Lodge, No. 7, Thursday
evenings al Odd Fellows Hall.
c. X. Of A.-Miles City Branch, every sunday at
X, OF L.-First and third Saturdays.
@. A. R.-U. 5. Grant Post, No. IL, hrst anu
10. @. T.-star Of the West, No. "a, every
Thursday evening.
q. V-Gibson Camp No. T. Meets hrst and
third Mondays Of each month at Good Templars
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-04
SUMMARY.

The following Is the standing Of the
clubs OF the national league at the
close o. Tuesdays games:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-28

Il has been we'll and truly said that
both political parties in the United
states are composed of rival patriots.
The Democrat believes that a very
large majority of the members of all
parties desire above all things else the
welfare Of the government the public
good. While we entertain strong
convictions ON questions of public pol
icy and are ever ready to fearlessly
and even stuhhernly advocate what
we believe to he true democratic prin-
ciples. we are willing to accord to all
others the perfect right to differ from
us politically or otherwise. And adj
hitting that a majority of men are
honest in their political professions of
belief. there should be no room for
bitterness in Il political campaign.
Sweeping deuuncidtions of either party
as party are entirely out of place; be
cause democrats, republicans, and pro
hibitionists. are all loyal American
citizens and their individual interests.
well being. and prosperity depend
upon wise and safe administration
Of the affairs Of the government
md to say that they do not desire
such an administration is to fly in the
face of reason and common sense
of course when The Democrat sees
good honest republicans following self
Interested and short sighted leader.
ship. rs We are firmly convinced they
are doing ut the present time, we be
lieve in employing plain and vigorous
language to endeavor to poirt out t.
them the error of their way, and in
duce them to be guided alone by then
own good Judgment and sense of right
and Justice. But never knowingl!
have we insulted our numerous repub
Hcan readers with anything like the fol
lowing venomous paragraph which ap
peared in The Mineral Point Tribune
of last week:
The Tribune must, in all candor in
form the third party advocates whC
complain of its criticisms and Stric
lures that, in our humble Judgment
the third party of Prohibition l;
practically doing more harm thar
good. The one fact that the onl,