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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
In Brief. and to the Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered
liver is misery. Indigestion is a foe to
good nature.
The human digestive apparatus is
one of the most complicated and Won
derful things in existence. 1t is easily
put out of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food
bad cookery, mental worry, late hours,
and many other things which ought
not TO be, have made the American
people nation of dyspeptics.
But Green's August Flower has done
a wonderful work in reforming this sad
business and making the American
people so healthy that they can enjoy
their meals and be happy.
Remember-No happiness without
health. But Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness to the dys-
peptic. Ask your druggist for bottle.
Seventy-fve cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

The New York Saloon Journal make
a vigorous attack on Hon. Warner Mil
Ter, the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor of that State, and opposes his
election to the best of its ability. In
this respect it is doing precisely what
that Democratic annex, the Third
Party Prohibitionists, are doing. They
march under different banner, but to
the same war cry-anything to beat the
Republican party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

Hon. J. w. Gibson is man of ster
ling uprightness of character and purest
of motives. He will represent South
Dickinson ably, honestly and well. He
will be found in no legislative scandals
such as caused the people of the Goth
district to hang their heads in shame
two years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

Chairman Quay, is not saying much
but he is Just running one of the clean
est cut National campaigns that the
politics of this country ever saw. 1t is
not only campaign of intellect but a
campaign of git there" and is as
much ahead of Blunderer Brice's back
woods canvass as Harrison is ahead of
Cleveland, and that is saying a good
deal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
South American NerVine,

The great conqueror of Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, all Nervous Diseases and
failing health builder beyond compari
son ever discovered and the most certain
and absolute preventive and cure for
Consumption, when used in time, ever
offered to the afflicted. 1t PERFORMS
these marvellous cures by filling the
blood with richness and vital plasma
which rapidly heals all diseased and
broken tissues and casts off all disease
from the system. A trial bottle will
convince yen. Price Is cents and 81. 25
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

When Samuel J. Randall stumped
New York and Connecticut in 1884 for
the Democracy, he told his hearers that
in the event of Mr.. Cleveland's election
the party would not disturb the tariff.
He will not tell them anything like
that this wear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

The three States of Oregon, Vermont
and Maine have given each the largest
Republican majority ever known. And
yet the Democrats say this signifies
nothing. The wayfaring man though
a fool knows better than that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
Leaders of Styles and Prices
Prohibition County Convention.

There will be a mass convention of
the Prohibitionists of Dickinson county
held at Abilene, Oct. 10, 1888 at 2. p.
N. for the purpose of nominating can
didates for county officers. Every per-
son in sympathy with the Prohibition
party is invited to attend.
w. E. MOsHER, Chairman.
r. J. FINLEY, Secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders. they
tone up the digestive organs, free they
system of worms, give the horses a
good appetite, causing them to shed
freely and putting them in shape for
hard work. Fer sale b. Barnes &
Narthcraft
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

1t is said that during presidential
campaign the recording angel in heaven
is so rushed taking down Democratic
lies, that he has to sit up at nights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
SheriH's Sale.

Under and by virtue of an order Of sale issued
by the Clerk Of the District Court Of Dickinson
county, State of Kansas. In a cause pending
therein, wherein A. G. Coleman is plaintiff, ami
John Hable Matte liable and SALONS b. Swain
are defendants. will on
Monday, November 9Th, A. D., 1883.
at the front door Of the court house. In the city o.
Abilene. county Of Dickin on. Stste Of Kansas
it O'Clock a. m, nf said day sell TO the highest
bidder for cash, the following described real
estate t6Vie:
Lot No. twenfy,ss.x {z6) In block seventee n
I'D In the town OF r.eerpri-e, IN cki :
VII he sold pursuant r. The ;use,neat IN .h cou1t
ID sal cauSe recited in said order of sale.
3 Witness my hand this Sd day of October A d.
Ii H.~te = p,.,pp; y; ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

iPcSesber that If you remore from yos,s
present cSfess precinct after this ,ceek, you
'p'a lose .c.0 Uots at the coming election.
Eore this ,oeek or ,poit until otter Not. 9Th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

When HE votes are counted Nov. 8.
Nj Malcts eill feel Ike kicking him.
self for going into race that resulted
is so ignoble failure. 1t is not often
that the Democrats can find man of
Mr.. MaioH's standing willing to be
slasieA6asd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

For County Attorney,
C. c. BITING.
For Probate Judge,
B.w. PECK.
For Clerk Of the District Court.
W. S. ANDERSON.
For County Superintendent,
J. e. FORD.
For Representative 6Sth District,
J. r BURTON.
For Representative seth District,
j. ". GIBSON.
Fer Commissioner, I'd District,
J. W. BAKER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

WhoOping cough Is attended with
but little danger when the cough is
kept loose and expectoration easy by
the free use of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Sold by Barnes s. North
craft,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
100000 TO LOAN.

We have 100000 to loan on farm
and city property at the lowest rates.
Loans closed promptly. No delay.
ABILENE INVESTMENT Co.,
Rear room First Nat. Bank
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Governor,
L. q. HUMPHREY,
of Montgomery.
Rss Lieutenant Governor,
A. ]. FELT,
ofNemaha.
Fer Secretary of State,
WILLIAM HIGGINS,
OF Shawnee.
Fer State Auditor,
TIM MCCARTHY,
OF Pswnes.
Fer Szte Treasurer,
JAS. W HAMILTON,
OF Sumner.
For Attorney General,
L. B. KELL0GG,
OF Lyon.
For superintendent of Public instruction,
GEO. ". wINANS,
Of Davis.
Fer Associate Justice,
WA. JOHNSTON.
Of Ottawa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
ovGrCOatS.

Overcoats for big and little.
Overcoats for less than you ever
saw them.
Good Overcoats, hannel lined, for
s1.75, for men.
Elegant listers for men for 44.5O.
Splendid Overcoats for boys, t9.50.
Overcoats in all styles for dress
and work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
T-antS.

200 pairs of Pants for Men, Boys
and Children to 4elect from.
Pants for school, Pants for work,
Pants for dress, Pants for little fell
lows, Pants for long fellows, Pants
for abort fellows, Pants for fat stuo-
by fellows, Pants 81 inches long,
Pants 4s inches wide, Pants for boys
for $50; Pants, lined, for men At Use;
Pants, all wool, for $3.50. PantA
from cheapest shop mabs to the BEST
tailor-made goods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

PhDMTDQ-Look to your interests
FhllMhIlD and keep your hogs and
poultry free from cholera by purchas-
ing a package of Haas Celebrated Hog
and Poultry powder of Barnes & North
croft
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

For senator, SD District,
F.P. HARNESS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

A CURE FOR DIARRHOEA.-Mr. j.
A. Burnison, of Colburg, Montgomery
Co., Ia, has found out how he can cure
any case of DiarrhOea. Two of his
children had DiarrhOea, for about six
weeks he tried four different kinds of
Patent Medicines without benefit, but
he finally got hold of bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. which he says completely
cured them, and is confident it will
cure any case when the plainly printed
directions are followed. Sold by
Barnes & Northcraft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

A travelling man, stopping at the
Lee House Campbellsburg, Ind, on
learning that lady in the village was
suffering terribly with cramp collie, gave
the landlady bottle of medicine, which
he had with him and requested her to
take it to the sick woman. The medi-
cine relieved her promptly and she be-
lieves saved her life, it was Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, the promptest and most re-
liable medicine in use for bowel COM
plants. Sold by Barnes & Nsrthoraft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

For Congressman, Fifth Dist,
JOHN A. ANDERSON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
6 per ct.

With a commission or EIGHT per cent.
straight. Money paid when papers are signed
HILAND SOUTHwORTH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04
CloalS9.

Cloaks for Ladies, for Misses, for
Children. An elegant garment for
Ladies at $3.50.
Cloaks in great variety; every ore
a bargain and beauty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-04

See us on Boys Boots.
See us on Mems Shoes.
See us on Boys Shoes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
Toddiekins' Boo'fer Kitten. I
THE KITTEN S STORY.

am Toddlekins' Boo fer kitten. I
used to live in barrel with my broth
ers and sisters. But now l am Tod
dlekins' Boo fer Kitten.
This is how belong to Toddlekins.
One day my mother boxed my ears.
Toddlekins heard me cry. She climbed
up the side of the barrel to peep in.
The next minute Toddlekins was in
too, standing on her head with her feet
in the air l don't believe you ever
heard such a noise as me and Toddle-
kins and the rest of us made then, all
crying together!
That's what comes of being a little
peep-girl!" said the nurse The nurse
then took hold of Toddlekins' feet and
pulled her out, and Toddlekins, as she
went out, grabbed me by the neck and
pulled me out too. We looked at each
other. ''Boo'fer Kitten, love your
said Toddlekins. "Miaowm said l.
And have been Toddlekin's Boo'fcr
Kitten ever since. -Bd6gldnd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
THE FIRST RAZOR.
Early Historical References to the Custom
of Shaving the Face.

The earliest reference to shaving is
found in Genesis xii, IA, where we read
that Joseph, on being summoned before
the King, shaved himself. There are
several directions as to shaving in Lee
viticus, and the practice is alluded to
in many other parts of Scripture. Egypt
is the only country mentioned in the
Bible where shaving was practiced. In
all other countries such an act would
have been ignominious. Herodotus
mentions that the Egyptians allowed
their boards to grow when in mourn
ing. SO particular were they as to shaw
ing at other times that to have neglect
ed it was a subject of reproach and
ridicule, and whenever they intended
to convey the idea of a man Of low con-
dition and slovenly habits the artists
represented him with q beard. Unlike
the Romans of later age, the Egyp-
tians did not confine the privilege of
shaving to free citizens, but obliged
their slaves to shave both beard and
head. The priests also shaved the head.
Shaving the head became customary
among the Romans about 800 B. G..
According to Pliny, Scipio Africanus
was the first Roman who shaved daily.
In France the custom Of shaving arose
when Louis Kill came to the throne
young and beardleSs. The Anglo
Saxons wore their boards until, at the
conquest, they were compelled to follow
the example of the Normans who
shaved. From the time of Edward III.
to Charles |. boards were universally
worn. In Charles II. IS reign the mus
tache and whiskers only were worn,
and soon after this the practice of shaw
ing became general throughout Europe.
The revival of the custom of wearing
the beard dates from the time of the
Crimea, 1854-55. All the Year Round.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
How Arab Boys Play Marbles.

The Arabs play marbles differently
from the American boys. Of course
the arrangement of the marbles to be
shot at can be varied in many ways;
but the young Arabs shoot the marble
in way of their own and much more
accurately than American lads. The
left hand is laid flat on the ground with
the fingers closed together, and the
marble is placed in the groove between
the middle finger and forefnger. The
foreiinger of the right hand is then
pressed firmly on the end joint of the
middle finger, and when the middle
finger is suddenly pushed aside, the
forefinger of the right hand slips out
with more or less force and projects
the marble very accurately in the direc-
ton of the groove on the left hand.
Many of the boys become very expert.
Perhaps marbles are almost the only
playthings for which Arab childre pay
money, and as rule only very small
capital is needed. Henry w. JesSup,
IN S. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
THE ARGoNAUT DAYS.
A Forty-Niner's "Reminiscences of Earl
Days in California.

"A
Days in California.
Colonel Mike Brannigan, the cele-
brated guide and backman of Ell Paso,
Tex, relates the following reminis-
-ee~ees of early days in San Francisco:
81 have come back to San Francisco
for the purpose of seeing some of my
old friends of the Argonaut days of
1S49, that is, as many of them as are
alive. can tell you some interesting
things about early times in this city.
| owned and drove the first hack that
ever rumbled over the streets of San
Francisco. In 1851 got $50 a night
to drive Catherine Hayes, the famous
singer, and her mother. between the
Razette House and Tom Maguire's
Theater, which was then situated on
Washington street, between Montgom-
cry and Kearny. | also got the same
sum from several others at the same
time for the same trip. Those were
good old days, and l, as well, sup
pose, as very many others, would wish
to see them back again. saw 81, 200
paid for box in Maguire's Theater on
the opening night of Catherine Hayes
season. A Limerick butcher at Sacra-
mento paid $1,000 for box when she
went to the capital city to sing, Dol
lars in those days were more plentiful
than nickels are now. When the mail
steamers would arrive l have seen a
gambler give man an ounce of dust.
that is, $l6-for his place in the long
line of anxious people waiting their
turn outside the old post-office, which
was then at the corner of BRENNAN
place and Clay street. Then you would
have to pay S12 dozen for articles to
be laundried, and men used to throw
soiled underclothing away and buy new
articles rather than pay for washing.
remember when Lolita Crabtree first
appeared in this city. She used to play
a banjo and dance jigs at Gilbert's Me-
~lodeon, at the corner of Kearny and
Clay streets, and got Sc a week. l
think that was in 1854 or 1856. She
went to Virginia City in 1860 and made
hit. Twenty-dollar gold pieces were
'howered on the stage for her benefit.
My charges then as hack-driver were
$50 day and all expenses paid. |
would like to see that state of things
again, and we would have less COM
plants about capitalists and the like.
Every body was capitalist in the old
days, and if only few of the wealth
lest exist now l don't know why they
ought to be blamed. We all had a
chance to become millionaires, and if
we did not why it can't be helped, and
there is no use in repining. y San
Francisco Examiner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
A LINCOLN STORY.
"Reminiscences of n Lady's Visit to the
President During the War.

President During the War.
AS too much can not be said about
Mr.. Lincoln | am induced to send you
the following account of an interview
which the writer had with him.
l called upon him to ask for a posi-
ton in the service for my son. Alas! l
received it, my boy went to the war
and never returned. l was accom-
panied by lady companion, Southern
woman, and we had with us a little
boy, a grandson of Lord Fairfax. After
pleasant interview, my friend said:
"Will you give me your autograph for
a friend in England?' 1, however, had
hesitated to ask him, although wanting
one very much. He went to his desk
and wrote, Yours truly, A. Lincoln"
but instead of giving it to my friend,
who had asked for it, he handed it to
me. and still have it among my trea-
sures. He then wrote simply, "A. Lin
coin" Handing it to my friend he re-
marked, soto voce: THAT is good
enough for England"
/ then said: 'Mr. President, I have
brought a grandson of Lord Fairfax to
see you" He was a beautiful boy and
Mr.. Lincoln, who was always fond of
children, extended his hand to him,
saying: He bids fair to be hand
somer man than l am. Well! my little
man, you are for the Union?" The boy
looked up into Mr.. Lincoln's face and
replied: Somewhat Both l and my
friend were Mortified; she, a Southern
woman, fearing we would be arrested,
and |, that would fail in getting my
boys appointment, but Mr.. Lincoln
only laughed and said: "a guess there
are a good many somewhats.
just as we were about to withdraw,
wishing to express my thanks for his
courtesy, l said: 80, Mr.. Lincoln, you
do not know how much | shall prize
your autograph, and if you only get us
out of this war it will be ever very
precious" l shall never forget his
earnest; careworn, yet hopeful express
sion of countenance as he replied:
You pray for me and l will do the best
| cam"
After getting into our carriage l said
to the boy, who was only about seven
years of age: "Why did you say you
were somewhat for the UnonP" He
replied: "Why, mamma is always cry
ing and praying for the South and papa
is serving Uncle Sam, and | can not
help being somewhat. Cor. NJ y
Graphic
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
COMFORTABLE HOMES.
Interior Arrangements of Norwegian
Farm House.

Interior Arrangements of Norwegian
Farm House.
The first impression of an ordinary
Norwegian farm house, is not very
favorable. A cluster of houses, small
and aged, crowd around large dwell
ing house, which generally looks some
what dilapidated. But this appearance
is deceptive; for the walls being of
wood, they look old in a few years, and
become blotched and scared by the
weather The roof is of the same ma
terial, or in the case of the principal
building, either of red tile or slab.
Sometimes the dwelling-house is
painted white, when the effect is to
relieve the sober aspects of the groups.
The walls are usually stout and thor
oughly waterproof, plank about four
inches thick being used in their con-
struction. These planks are placed
edgewise on one another, crossed and
countersunk at the angles and calked i'll
the seams with dry moss. A skin of
thin wood is placed over the outside.
while the interior is lined smoothly
with boards. Inside there is an air of
comfort and cleanliness. A table
stands in the center of the chief room.
and along the wall q bench runs, which
serves for chairs, of which there is
usually deficiency. From pots on the
floor, ivy is sometimes trained upward
to the roof, giving the room festive
and refreshing look. Not infrequently
the worthy farmer is proud to have the
dresses of his daughters hung in con-
spicuous positions, in order that SWANS
who call may see the damscls are well
provided with garments in case of a
matrimonial alliance. The cow-houses
are generally an Improvement on those
usually seen in England aud Scot
land. The building is larger and more
space is allowed to each animal, while
a clean wooden floor is ordinarily be-
meath the cattle. Little or no bedding
is given. The level of the cow-house
is, in Uuost cases, raised high enough
to allow a space beneath, into which
the refuse is regularly swept through
an opening in the floor. Chambers
Journal
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never comes with us, but mopes out
here alone, and even tips up the lid of
his desk so we can't see what he's got!'
Il know itr' says Rob; and he gave a
sniff as he yanked off the string. Then
he pulled up the cover and peeked in.
Then he looked at us, and says he:
"By the Great Horn Spoonr'
We always knew when Rob said that
he was considerably surprised.
The rest of us crowded around peek
ed in, too, and what do you s'pose the
General had?
| Nice white bread and butter with p
bit of cold chicken or ham, piece of
apple-pie, a lump of cheese and a chunk
of fruit-cake?
He had-just one small piece of rye
bread and raw turnip!
That was all! No butter even on the
bread!
Myrtle stepped back, and her face
was all red and her eyes kinder shiny
and misty. She grabbed the valentine
from Clara's hand and tore it into forty
'leven bits before you could say Jack
Robinson"
General George'n never have this
valentiner she said.
"Why don't that mean old maid
feed him better?" says Rob, angry
like.
Il s'pose she can't afford it," says
Myrtle. "She's awful poor. But she's
good to the General-that is, he seems
to like her. 1 s'pose she gives him as
good as she has herself"
But rye-bread and a turnipr' says
Rob, groaning. at seems to me some
thing ought to be done about it."
Course there ought" says Myrtle.
"This things got to be seen to. We've
acted real mean to the General, teas
ing the very life out of him! It's a
shame! Poor fellow! With no father
or mother! How could we have car
ried on so! And he's smart enough at
his books to make us all blush for our
selves. I'm going to speak to my papa
this very night and coax him to do
something for the boy. But I'll tell
you what We'll do now: We'll give the
General valentine-only it won't be
the kind we were going to! Let's all
take something from our baskets and
fill hisr'
"All rightn' says we all.
So Myrtle put in big piece of cocoa
nut-cake and a roast chickens drum
stick; Rob gave an apple turnover and
popcorn ball; Clara gave some pick
les and gingerbread, and the others
bread and butter, and so on, until the
basket was so full that the cover
bulged up.
Then Myrtle wrote on slip of paper
and tied it on the handle, and these are
the words she wrote:
ga valentine from those who are
awfully sorry they've plagued you so,
but who promise to never do SO
again"
You can bet the General was pleased
when he found it! His big black eyes
inst shone! And since then he's Joined
in our games with the best of us. He's
turned out to be an awfully jolly chap,
and we're dreadful proud of him on
examination and exhibition days. s.
Mary D. Brush, IN IoWthS Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
TWO VALENTINES,


MARY " hIjds
Bert and Nell and Caroline
Sit a-choosing valentines,
Laugh and whisper, nod and wink
Got u secret, s'pose they think.
Call me baby! Sakes alive!
They forget I'm almost five.
Guess know whom l lo.- hGs5
Well as Bert and all the rest.
Here's pencil on the shelf,
Now I'll write one allmyself.
''This is from your little May;
There-it says as plain as day,
Loves you more than tongue can tell
(Thats what Charlie wrote for NelD-
Loves you all the day and night,
All the dark and all the bright
More than candy, pink and nice
Frosted cake, or chocolate mice.
Now l know your eyes will shine
Cause you're choosed my Valentine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-11
The Mistake of His Life.

Husband-Nellie, 1 sec by an article
in health journal that to walk a great
deal is the best way to preserve beauty.
Wife-You have told me that you
were quite handsome in childhood.
$50 was. WhyP"
"What a pity that you didn't choose
pedestrianism as a profession. PITTS
burgb Chronicle.