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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
MUSIC AT FUNERALS.
Grand Old Tunes That Are Now Sung in
Waltz and Polka Time.

Grand Old Tunes That Are Now Sung In
Waltz and Polka Time.
am sorry to observe that the old
psalm tunes are getting obsolete. A
day or two ago attended funeral
and it was requested by member of
the family that some good old-fashioned
hymn, of which the deceased was very
fond, should be sung. l believe the
tunes selected were: II Would Not
Live Away" and "gust As l Am,
Without One Plea" Imagine my sur
prise as we'll as that of the "mourners"
to hear the former hymn sung in a
genuine polka time with a soprano and
bass solo. Some time ago l attended
the funeral of celebrated criminal
lawyer in North Side church, and
hired quartette was to furnish the music.
The grand old song Rock of Ages,
Cleft for Me-" than which a grander
tune was never written, was rendered
in beautiful waltz time. Ed Jordan
was the officiating undertaken, and
momentarily expected Ed to invite
some young lady out into the vestibule
to have little waltz around. An old
gentleman, living on the South Side,
and who has been reared in the
Methodist Church. has left $50 to be
given the choir that will sing at his
funeral to the original music:
Our days are like the grass,
Or like the morning flower.
The other is:
Why do we mourn departed friends
Or shake at deaths alarms
In this large city of nearly million
inhabitants doubt if such a choir or
quartette can be found now that know
the music. One day dear friend of
mine died, and knowing his love FOR
three beautiful old hymns. that he had
been wont to hear in the little village
church far away, and which was 10 US
so haliowed by sacred and tender rec
objections, l meekly and hesitatingly
asked his widow that one of these tunes
might be sung. Was it? o no, but
she gazed upon me in pitiful way, as
much as to say 1 pity your ignorance,
and replied: That is very old-fashioned
and is not sung at all at the very latest
funerals"
1t was then that was obliged to adj
NIT to myself that there was latest
fad in funeral music. Chicago journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Genteel Ouacks.

eyes, it pays" said a big, fat physician,
with name which is known throughout the
medical world. 81 have a practice worth
guessed it first time. They pay $40 every
time they come into my Office. When one
gets on my list tell you she staysr and
DIR. Il laughed long and loud. This is
quackery-gilt-edged genteel quackery-to
keep suffering woman paying tribute year
peculiar weaknesses and diseases of wom-
en-. 1t does not lie to them nor rob them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

WE would be pleased to know Of man or
woman who has never had headache or been
subject to constipation. As these seem to
be universal troubles little advice may be
in order. Why should persons cram their
stomachs with nauseating purgative pills,
ETC., which sicken and debilitate when such
pleasant and sterling remedy as Prickly
Ash Bitters will act mildly and effectively
on the liver, kidney, stomach and bowels,
and at the same time tone up and siren 9Th
en- the whole system, causing headache,
constipation and all such distressing evils
to quickly disappear.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
RHEUMATISM,

-he Case Stated.-Jan'y 18th, 1883. Mesns.
George C. Osgood & Co., druggists, Lowell.
Mass, wrote to the undersigned as follows:
"Mr Lewis Dennis, No. 1S6 Moody street
wishes to recommend st. Jacobs Oil, and
desires especially to say that:
"ORIN ROBINSON, Of Granville, Mas, 0
boy Of II years, came to his house 81 The
summer Of 1881 walking on clutches, his
left leg being bent al the knee for over two
months, and could not be bent back. 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 clutches, and
went home well without them, as he b -
been ever since"
correhoratlye and Conclusive Testimony.
Lowell. Mass, July 9, 1sS7.-Gentlemen:
Mr.. Lewis Dennis has just called upon me,
and informs me that the boy Grin Robinson,
who was q poor cripple on clutches, and
was cured by st. Jacobs Oil in 1881; the
cure has remained permanent The young
man has been and is now at work at manual
labor; the case certainly proves the efficacy OF
St. Jacobs Oil.-Dr. GEO. c. OsGooD, NJ. ID.
Sod By Druooiss and Dealers Ererytrhere
THE CHARLES A. voeElER CO.. Baltimore. Nd
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Disastrous Failurel

We can mention no failure more disas-
trous than that of physical energy. 1t in
wolves the partial suspension of the digest
i've and assimilatlve processes, and entails
the retirement from business Of the liver
and kidneys. Only through the good offices
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can the res
toration of it's former vigorous status be
hoped for. When this aid has been secured,
resumption of activity in the stomach, liver
and bowels may be relied upon. The Bitters
conquers malarial and kidney troubles.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Lady Clare We're De Vere," said
Queen Victoria to one of the ladies OF
the royal household the other day,
-'hand me the morning paper. 1t con-
tains my speech in Parliament yesser-
day. and have not yetread it. l have
woman's curiosity to know what /
said on that occasion. '-Norrist9U
Herald
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

The only way TO continue bearing
apple trees healthy, vigorous and fruit.
full, is by giving them full possession OF
the land. good cultivation. and supply.
ing sufficient quantity Of manure tc
keep up the fertility of the soil. The
neglect to keep these requirements is
the main cause of the premature decay
of many of our old orchards.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

"A countryman, who had been on
visit to London, on returning home.
remarked that he never saw so many
trees in his life as he saw in Piccadilly.
This led to a dispute and a bet. when
the countryman, being called upon to
name the trees he saw. replied, Axle
trees"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

IT is a notable fact that however Clearly
seamen may be on the water, they have a
decided dislike to being washed ashore
Boston TrdnscriDt
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

The most acute embarrassment girl ever
suffers is when, after passing fellow on
the street for whom she has a concealed
fondness she looks back at him and he
catches her Mt it
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

COUGHS, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, etc,
quickly relieved by BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs. A simple and effectual remedy,
superior to all other articles for the same
purpose. Sold only in boxes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

DRIVING street car Is not a very high
calling, but it can scarcely be classed as
among the lower walks of life
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Ii afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it sc.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

The proper way to warm the house is t.
keep the cellar coaled
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

IT is said to be unlucky to have thirteer
persons at table, but it is only to be feared
when there is barely food enough fol-
twelve.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

P1so's Cure for Consumption is the best
take a dose. By druggists, 25c bottle.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

An extraordinary thing in ladies' hats
cheapness TEXAS Siftinga
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

WHEN a musician goes fishing, does he
castanet in the hope of catching bassoon?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

THE bootblack deserves to succeed He
gets right down to business
Frss PreSS
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

TRAIN robbers know how to dispurse the
passengers
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

DTRK impecunious man in need Of gum
shoes IL not opposed to rubber rrust-BGt
tinsore American
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

DANGER Signaled by Cough is averted
with Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

A BOURBON pretender-one who pretends
he doesn't like it when he does-Bafdlo
Courier
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

II ship arrives in port . second late
they dock It
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

If you want to hear some racy English go
to horse-trot on the ice-BurlingtoH Free
Press
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

CARPET-TACKs are now made in drawing
rooms by ladyship steering her hustle anc
train -Nep Hauen Nec&
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

The prop her study of mankind La how to
support a wife-CTitic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

"MosT people neglect the eyes, says
medical paper: but very few neglect the l.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

EVERY lady should read advertisement of
Natl Medical Dispensing Co., in this paper.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

The lower the price Of coal the more
grateful the community. -Binghamto
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

DECLINED with thanks-an Objectionable
dish at table
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

PRIVATE houses have dumb-waiters-
hotels have deaf ones
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

A PERFECT specifo-Dr. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Shaking Accident

per column, and we peruse with palpitsting
interest the details OF the catastrophe, and
are deeply Impressed by the sacrifice of hu-
man lives involved Yet thousands of men
and women are falling victims every year
to that terrible disease. consumption (scrof-
ula OF the lgngs) and they and their friends
BILE. Now, there could be no greater mis-
take. No earthly power, Of course, can re-
store lung that is entirely wasted, but DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will
rapidly and surely arrest the ravages Of
consumption, If taken in time. Do not,
therefore, despair, until you have tried this
wonderful remedy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

"YRU so CD in your dress?" asked the
school-teacher of a tramp * Qs me,
num-" replied he; I drank S'-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

were the exact number shipped during the
short, dull month of November, 1857, by the
largest mail order cigar house in the world,
namely, R W. Tansn & Co., Chicago.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

THERE were wrestlers in the old chivalrit
days, or else how could knight throw
down the gauntet?-TeIds Siftinga
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
1.3oA,ITB CjgarS

MEN are too much inclined to accept Q
pretty woman at her face value.-Tezas Sift-
u1gs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Ir's the brickmaker who wants the eartf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

TOMMY, 7on, what is longitudes"
"A telegraph ), papa" prove it, my
SON" "Bec, 1t stretches from pole to
MOLE
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
TO THELADlES !

IRON TIE NATIONAL MEDICAL DsPEksIsG cosPASi.
wswish call the attention Of every married iIdy
In the land the and Successfu treatment OF Dr.
Spra4ue for Woman We desire the cooperation OF
every married lady Send for circular as u costs
but card obtain &C. and from L lenIn some
thing valuable NATIONAL MEDICAL DisPENs.
ING COHPA6T. xz5 Dearborn St. chicago, klAf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Sod By Druggists and Dealers Everywhere.
THE CHARLES A. voeElER Co.. Baltimore. Nd
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
Congressional Proceedings,

WASHINGTON, December 4.-House
The speaker laid before the house
the annual reports of the secretary OF
treasury and comptroller of currency,
which were appropriately referred.
On motion of Sayers, OF Texas, leave
was granted the committee on appro-
priations to sit during the session of
the house.
Senate-In the senate today various
annual reports including that of secre-
tary of treasury, were presented
and appropriately referred. Num-
erous bills were also introduced,
and referred, including one for
the construction of two steel
rams to be armed with heavy rifles
and dynamite guns, and one for the
construction of two steel cruisers to be
armed with dynamite guns. Frye at
1920 moved to proceed to the consider
alton of the Union Pacific settlement
bill. Mitchell opposed the motion, on
the ground that he had no time to eX-
anime the report. 1t was a matter
that should be looked into. The sem
ate might go on today with something
that the senators knew more about.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
Justice Macs Court.

Justice McAllister was busy with
criminal and civil business today. In
the first place he fixed the bond for
Norah Johnston and others, accused
of theft.
Then he tackled VIM. Perkins, a
colored man charged with stealing a
dollar out of the hand of Thos. Walk
er, colored man living at st. He'd
wig, but who was in town for day
or SO.
The cases of l. l.. Sherman and e..
E. Snider, charged with carrying on
the business of selling cut-rate rail-
way tickets without license, will be
tried this afternoon.
The case of Lena Epps, charged
with abusive language toward Maggie
Powell, will also be tried this after
noon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
TELEORAPHIC BREVITIES.

The number of mail carriers for this
last fiscal year was increased from
$50 to 6,346.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain
have arrived in Paris, en- route for
Italy.
An irredentist has been arrested at
Venice while on his way from Trieste,
upon suspicion of having designs up
on the life of Emperor Francis Joseph
Mr.. Springer will make an effort to
call up the Oklahoma bill in the
house. 1t is said he was very DESTROYS
that President Cleveland should men
ton the measure in his message, and
urged it on the executive, but unsuc-
cessfully.
The postmaster generals report pre-
sents concisely the condition and his
tory of every division and branch of
the postal service for the fiscal year,
which ended June 80, 1888.
Parcel post conventions have been
concluded during the fiscal year with
Barbados, Bahamas, British Hondu-
ras and Mexico. Parcel post conven-
tons are pending will, all ofthe South
American states.
Mail advices received in Liverpool
from west coast of Africa say, that n
rumor has reached Benny from the
Upper river that Stanley is proceed
ing along the bank of the great Oil
river under the British flag, and that
the natives are friendly.
The court Of claims gave Judgment
tor $13, $3.50 in favor Of Col. John 5.
Mosby, late United States consul
general to China. This sum represents
fees for issuing certificates to Chinese
immigrants to the United States, ETC.,
collected in his official capacity, and
for which the accounting officers of
the treasury refused to allow him
credit.
Jas. p. Bruce, a highly respected
citizen of Indianapolis, three years
ago took a poor homeless German,
named Geo. Hacker, into his employ
and taught him his trade. Hacker
gradually developed into full blown
anarchist and socialist. Yesterday
morning as Bruce entered his bakery,
Hacker sprang upon him with a
Ratchet and knife cutting and stab
bling him almost to death. Bruce's
wife courageOusly came to his assist
ance. The wretch escaped. Bruce
will die.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
ANTONIO, TEXAS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 1885, On

tercourse between the two countries
contemplated by the treaty of 1882, is
now established. Persia has estab-
lisheo diplomatic relations at this
capitol and evinced great interest in
the enterprises and achievements Of
our citizens.
The wisdom of concluding a treaty
of commercial reciprocity with Mexico
has been heretofore stated in my mes
sages to congress and the lapse of
| time and growth of commerce with
that close neighbor and sister repub-
lie confirm the judgment SO ex-
pressed. The precise relocation of our
boundary line is needful and an ade-
quate appropriation is now recon-
mended.
The empire of Brazil in abOlishing
the last vestige of slavery among
christian nations called forth the ear
nest congratulations of this govern
ment i'm an expression of the cordial
sympathies of our people.
/ earnestly request that the recon-
mendations contained in the secre-
tary's report, all Of which are i'm my
opinion calculated to increase the use
fitness and discipline of the army,
may receive the consideration of con-
gress.
The death of General Sheridan was
national aflliction. The army lost
the grandest of its chiefs, the country
brave and experienced soldier, q
wise and discreet counsellor, and @
modest and sensible man. l am thor
Oughly convinced that our general
pension laws should be revised and
adjusted as far as possible in the
| light of experience if the establish
| ment of vicious precedents be con-
tjnued, if the granting of pensions be
not divorced from partisan and other
unworthy and irrelevant considera-
| ii ons, and if the honorable name of
veteran finally becomes by these
means, but another term for one who
constantly clamors for the aid of the
government, there is danger that in
| Jury will be done to the fame and pa
| triotism of many whom our citizens
all delight to honor, and that pre-
judice'will be aroused unjust to mer-
itorious applicants for pensions.
The department of agriculture has
continued, with good measure
success, its effort to develop the pro-
cess, enlarge the results and augment
the profits of American husbandry.
! | again call attention to the present
inconvenience and danger to life and
property attending the operation of
steam railroads through and across
| the public streets and roads of the dis
trict. The propriety of some legisla-
ton which will enforce caution in the
use of those railroads and better Sc
cure the convenience and safety Of
citizens is manifest.
The consciousness that / have pre-
sented but an imperfect statement of
! the condition of our country and its
| wants occasions no fear that anything
omitted is not known and appreciated
by the congress upon whom rests the
responsibility of intelligent legislation
in behalf of great nation and confid-
ing people. AS public servants we
shall do our duty well if we constant
| ly guard the rectitude of our inten-
tions, maintain unsullied our love Of
country, and with unselfish purpose
strive for the public good.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 8, 1888.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
House PROCEEDINGS

WASHINGTON, December 4.-Mac-
Donald, of Minnesota, presented pc
tition of citizens of north Dakota for
immediate admission into the Union.
South Dakota and Montana for consti-
tutional conventions i'm North Dakota,
Washington and New Mexico; referr-
ed to committee on territories. Nc
Rea, of Arkansas, introduced a bill to
allow persons who have abandoned or
relinquished their homestead entries
to make another entry; referred.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
Quarrel Over a Divorced Wife.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 4.-On the
steps of the Methodist church at Elco.
Ills, few miles from here, Sunday,
Con. Houston and Jos. Hazelwood set
tied an old grudge, originating from
jealousy, the object being the divorced
wife Of Houston. Both men drew
their revolvers, seven shots were fired
rapidly, every one taking effect.
Houston was shot twice in the breast,
once in the shoulder, twice in the
right leg; while Hazlewood was shot
in the right side which penetrated his
lung, and twice in the leg. A panic
took place in church, the ser vices be-
ing dispensed with, and the congrega-
ton escaping through the doors and
windows. Houston as aggressOr was
arrested, but it is thought both will
die.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
After Phil, Days Murderers.

New YORK, December 4.-The po-
lice have not yet caught two men
who attempted to rob and murder
Phil. DAILY, the gambler, in the rooms
of Mrs. Stan ton, at 400 Fourth avenue,
yesterday afternoon. Two women,
Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Hammond,
who were arrested in the house after
the shooting took place were arraign-
ed in the police court this morning
and were held to await developments.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04

VIENNA, December 4.-Emperor
Francis Joseph has sent an autho-
graph letter to Count Van Taafe,
Austrian Prime Minister, in which he
thanks, from the bottom of his heart,
all those charitable persons who in
the celebration of the fortieth ami
versary of his accession to the throne
have contributed to the relief of the
sick and needy. The peoples action,
the Emperor says, is fresh proof of
their love for himself and their at
tachment to the imperial family.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
Women and Public Schools.
From the Boston Herald.

FROM tue bOstOu heTdIus
What Boston has accepted and prac-
tically indicated the wisdom of is
that women have rightfully large
place in the direction of education;
but this state is not the only one
where women have been allowed to
participate in this sort of work. In
this country there is large awaken
ing to the need of better education
and of drawing the schools closer to
the homes of the people. Women are
behind this movement, and even if
bad appointments are always pos
sible, the women will always be nu-
merous who are ready to make large
sacrifices and 60 to great lengths in
order to secure the best possible edu-
cation of their children. The in
coeased interest of women in the pub
lie school, and their large share in it's
management, is one of the best signs
of the times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
AIBig Fire--Two Brothers Killed.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, December
News comes from Jamesonville, Lee
county, that nearly all the business
houses and dwellings in that town
were destroyed by fire on Friday
night. Total loss, 100000. Yesterday
Henry o. Ballon, one of the heaviest
losers, charged Daniel and Berry
Craig with setting fire to his premises
and starting the conflagration. In a
fight that ensued, Daniel Craig was
killed instantly and his brother died
a few hours afterward of wounds re-
ceived.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
Control OF the Nail Market.

PITTsBURG, Pa, December 4.-ThOs.
G. Boyle and Co., Iron brokers, yes
terday purchased 10000 kegs of nails.
A little over a week ago the same
firm bought $4,000 kegs of nails. This
with the purchase made yesterday
comprises a big part of the nails in
stock at the present time, and virtual
ly gives the firm control of the nail
market. 1t may result in a small adj
vance in prices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-04
Sugar Trust Prosecution.

New YORK, Dec. 4.-Gen. Roger, A.
Pryor, for the people Of the state of
New York, this morning opened the
sugar trust prosecution, before Judge
Barrett, in special term of the su-
preme court. The particular trust un-
der consideration today, is the North
River Sugar Refining company.