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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14
VULGAR CREATURES.
Faults of III-Bred People Who Think We'll
of Themselves.

OF Themselves.
It is vulgar for lady to GO to the
thea:er or opera wearing a hat that
Obstructs the view of people who sit
behind her. 1t is valgar because it is
a needless infiiction of serious incon-
venience upon others that really gen.
teel woman would not be guilty Of.
In England, ladies who appear at the
door of the theater or opera wearing
hats. are compelled to take them off
before they are permitted to enter.
Here the valgarism is tolerated by
managers, but no woman wears the
offensive hat without impressing all
around her that she lacks in the
most refined qualities of a well bred
lady. One of the unerring attributes
of a gentleman or a lady is considerate
respect for the comfort of others.
1t is vulgar to interrupt hearers at a
theater or opera by conversation.
Many do it; and. strange as it may
seem, those who assume the highest
claims to social distinction, most fire.
quently are the offenders. We have
seen theater and opera box parties Of
our apparently most cultivated people
Kissed by the audience at opera and
theatrical performances for persistent
babbling and interruption of hearers
near to them; and we have seen others
who well deserved to be Kissed for
the vulgarism of disturbing scores
of hearers around them in the most inn
pressive parts of the play. Converse
ton Mt the theater or opera is an Ameri-
can vnlgarism tina: deforms our so-called
best society. that brings it into con-
tempt with every intelligent man and
woman.
1t is vulgar for theatcr or opera
party to enter the house after the en-
tertainment has commenced and dis
turb the audience generally, and per-
sonally disturb ell who happen TO be
seated near them, by the confusion and
delay of y party getting settled in their
seats. 1t is especially vulgar because
especially ostentatiOus; it commands
no admiration. no matter how comedy
the ladies or how fascinating the
gentlemen; it proyokes the criticism
that common sense ever gives to the
social pretender. and it is an Ostenta-
tious display of vulgarity.
Simplicity is one Of the inseperable
qualities of true gentility. and the we'll
bred woman and the well-bred man are
never forgetful of it. Simplicity in
dress is most becoming. as rule. on
public occasions. but simplicity and
gentleness of manner and considerable
respect for others, can not be cast
aside without assuming the role of the
Observation-Disclosures Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14
"MAKIHG A MASH"
How Pretty and sIischievous Senoritas
Do 1t in Mexico.

The stranger in Mexico. especially if
he be young and good-looking. is liable
to be considerably surprised at his first
ball here. when some pretty senorita,
| whom he has never seen before, trips
up to him with an engaging smile on
her face and something that looks like
an egg in her baud, and suddenly
smashes the latter over his Uranium.
To one not acquainted with the cascar-
one custom it is startling, to say the
least. Luckily. however, the egg has
been robbed of its usual interior, the
original contents having been emp,ied
through a small hole at one end. The
shell is then refilled with finely chopped
tinsel and colored paper. perhaps with
the addition of perfumed sachet pow
der or some dainty trinkets. after which
the opening is neatly closed by bit of
paper pasted over it.
In the good old days of the Spanish
aristocracy the egg shells TO be used by
proud grandees at swell fandangos
were filed with gold and diamond dust.
Similar extravagances ere sometimes
INDUCED in nowadays. but rarely. De-
casionally small gold coins. charms,
pearls. opals or spiced candies are
stuffed in with the chopped tinsel,
making the advertisement rather ex-
penSive. One can buy very pretty cas-
carOnes, however, for about one dol
lar per dozen, and it is quite the cor
rect thing for belle OF beau to 90 to q
ball armed with several dozen of them.
Often the hells are hand-painted or
otherwise beautifully decorated. much
like Easter eggs in the North. Society
matrons who propose giving balls DUR
ing the cascarOne season have the shells
of all the eggs used in the household
carefully saved for the purpose. and
many IN hour is spent by herself and
friends in filling AMI decorating them.
The act of breaking a cascarone on an
others hea is considered compli-
ment to the rec ipient, who feels in duty
bound to return the honor at the first
opportunity. Previous acquaintance is
not essential, it being of itself sort
of informal Introduction. Thus any
Mexican lady may literally make Il
mash on every strange gentleman who
pleases her and without offending her
countrymen s extremely sensitive no.
tons of propriety. Letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14
THE WOOD BUFFALO.
Few of These Animals still in Existence
In British Columbia.

\
In British Columbia.
There still remain some OF the wood
buffalo. This is an animal larger than
the American bison of the plains.
They are larger, coarser-haired and
straighter-horned. l mention this Pc
culiarity of difference in the horns be-
cause it is believed that the shape and
the broken and crooked nature of the
horns of the prairie buffalo has been
caused by his habit of dig ging into the
gravel, whereas in the more northern
species they had to co intend with other
conditions, where straight horns would
be of more use, rs. for instance. they
use them there for clearing aside from
their pathway the brush and luxuriant
underground. These animals would
weigh at least $50 pounds more than
the buffalo of the Saskatchewan plains.
In the northern regions the vetches and
or asses are so high, and the snowfalls
not being unduly heavy, they have not
had to paw and break the crusted snow.
us was the habit of the buffalo, and
that may account for their superior
size. In the country where these are
found horses can not be used in pur-
suit and they are stalked in the same
manner that the moose and the other
large animals are. 1t is difficult TO
form an accurate estimate of the num-
Der of these animals that may be left.
But perhaps investigation may show that
five or six hundred may yet remain in
scattered bands. Owing to the fact that
the horse can not be used in pursuit, it
is more difficult for the Indians to hunt
them, and indeed TO find them, than it
was in the old days of hunting upon
the plains. So rank is the UNDER
growth of this rich country, and so
difficult is it for the Indians to get ut
these animals, that, perhaps. just now
any attempt on the part of the Govern
ment to afford protection to them
would be useless. Then if. however,
some regulation would prevent white
sportsmen from deliberately coming
into the country to hunt these animals
for mere pleasure. it might result to adj
vantage. At present it would be vexa-
ton to the Indians. and of no great use.
rs the animal has become in its habits
so much like the moose that he is able
in a great measure to protect himself.
-MontreaL Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14
HINTS ON CALLING.
How to Make Yourself Agreeable t.
Friends and trquaintances.

| How to Make Yourself Agreeable IL
| Friends and trquaintanceS.
| When YOU are ushered into the par.
lor, stare around the room and examine
every thing that happens to be lying
| about.
If child Or dog comes into tn,
room while You are waiting, take it OF,
your lap. If the child cries thereat.
don't mind it. Children should learn
to get acquainted with strangers.
If it is near the dinner hour wher
you call. don't hurry. The cook car
put the dinner in the oven and keep il
warm until You depart.
If you carry Il cane. twirl it with
your fingers. Should it fall and smash
a vase or punch Il hole in picture yor
can apologize.
If you happen to be seated near an.
other caller. it is quite proper to turn
your back on the individual. II shows
you are independent.
Open the piano and begin to play.
whether Y on have any skill or not. In
fact, the less you know about playing
the longer yon SHOULD keep it up.
Handle all the orn amenls and bric-a.
brac in the room. You might whittle
the furniture a little to ascertain whether
il be solid mahogany or Il base imitation.
Pull out Your watch every few min
utes during conversation to see what
time it is.
II YOU find the room too warm oper
the windows. This gives the caller the
appearance of feeling perfectly at
home.
If you find the lady of the house
about to go out, begin some long story.
1t will make her so happy to wait
while you tell it.
If you are new conner, call on the
neighbors at once AID get acquainted
Don't wait TO put carpets down OF
stoves up, bu. call.
Don't discuss weighty subjects when
you make a call. Something light-the
tariff or the weight OF a Ton of coar
would be best.
After you have started to go. itdown
again rs often as you think of some.
thing more 10 say.-TsrG5 Strings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14
Darning Rents in Clothes.

Very frequently a little boys clothes
get sadly Torn. and the Inexperienced
mother does not know how to pair
the mischief without making the gar
ment unsightly. II Rawlings of the
goods are to be had. even a very bad
rent can be made almost invisible. But
if silk must be used. have it fine and the
color of the goods. and you will need a
fine needle. II the tear is ragged. put
a bit of the goods under it. or of some
other goods the same shade. Basic The
goods around the rent Sc rs to hold the
edges smoothly; thread your needle with
the silk. and put the knot on the under
side. Common ce at least One-fourth
of an inch back, and run your needle
with the smallest stitches to the same
depth on the other side. taking care to
keep the thread entirely out of sight
Now go back again, and SO on. forward
and back. until the rent is closed,
taking care not to draw or expose the
thread. Now dampen the work. slip a
press-board under it. and lay piece Of
cloth the color of the goods overit, and
press with a warm iron. A press
board is one of the necessaries for the
mother who makes her boys clothes.
Mine measures thirty six inches in
length. one inch thick, Al inches wide
at one end, three at the other, with
both ends and the sides little rounded.
1t is made of hard wood = Woman's
Work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14

Respectfully inform all who intend
building in Manchester and vicinity
that they are prepared to furnish
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14
Dallas County (Texasl preach. ,

A Dallas County (Texas) preaeh Z
has issued circulars declaring himself
to be the Waterman spoken of in the
twenty-third chapter of Ezekiel. Among
other assertions. he alleges his ability
to prove that the Bible shuts out all I'M
married persons over twenty-one years
of age from the kingdom of heaven un.
less a good excuse can be shown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14

E-[-Apy person who takes the paper regs:ar
~ from The pos.-of:ies sgaejfer direc5ed 20 hrs
tame or whether he i ] subscriber or not, ia
responsible for the pay 81
The courts have decided that refusing 10 tax
newspapers from the nOst-oTitc. or removing
and Tearing THIN u1cH i.cd far. is p-i-r3 f2c:e
evidence Of INTENTIONAL TTsAcD D.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14

The difference between hose races
and walking matches seems to be that
in the former the contestants score be-
fore they start. while in the latter they
must start before they can score.-Idea.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14

But Bill insisted that his mother had had
the pony ''trigged up for her for a Christ
mas gift. and would feel very much hurt if
Zelma refused it. For they knew that Mr.
Archer had nothing but mules to ride, and
Mr.. Warren had a great number of ponies
at his ranch, and the Warrens desired TO
crafty wish of the young teacher, whom
they esteemed 50 highly. This being the
case Zelma accepted the beautiful present
with many thanks.
Winter sped rapidly away, and spring
scattered rare wild flowers prodigally over
Coyote Prairie. Summer was hurryino on ::
school had expired and Zelma was enjoying
n long vacation. She was very fond of her
pony, and no pleasure was greater for her
than to mount and ride across the flower
starred prairies.
1t was golden day in late spring Ze!ma
decided to ride beyond the wide limits of
Coyote Prairie and explore the wooded
stream which was only vague, dark streak
far west from her home.
She was some time in reaching the wood,
but when she did the scene was so enchant-
ing to her artistic fancy that she scarcely
needed the distance she had come. At last
when she permitted her pony to refresh
himself at the stream, she suddenly realized
her position. She was alone in a wood
which was said to be the haunt of ferocious
wild animals and bad Indians. The girl was
almost frightened to think how far she had
heedlessly ridden beyond the range of any
human habitatioa
Before she had time to turn he: pony's
head homeward there was cat-like step of
moccasined feet, and a brawny. painted In
dian sprang from the wayside bushes and
grasped the rein OF her bride
ugh" he uttered, fiendishly leering into
her scared face. ''Runnin' Wolf heap too
quick for Whit squaw. Good pony, me
take; white squaw pretty black eyes; me
take. Ugh: Runnin' Wolf take both to his
lodge, way ON
The poor girl was too thoroughly fright
ened to cry for help had any been within
hearing, which was very unlikely. So un-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-14

The great Sioux Reserve embraces
an area equal to that of the States of
Indiana, South Carolina, Maine and
Delaware.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-26
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE VIRGIN.

JUDGE NThGlN. -
Edward O. Cooke Ella w. Cooke and w. T..
poyden. VS.. the Addax Basting Machine Company
and the Addax Basting and Stitching Machine
Company. This was a hearing upon the prayer In
the bill for a preliminary injunction. The Addax
Basting Machine Company Is a corporation organ
lied under the laws of Maine to manufacture and
deal In basting machines, sewing machines ana
articles connected herewith exercise and dispose
of patent rights affecting such articles OF manuiac-
ture to license under such patents and lease such
products and machines, ana generally 70 90 all
things necessary or incidental thereto. The capt.
tai stock was half million dollars. divided INTO
fifty thousand shares OF the par value OF ten dol
lars each. The stock was issued to buy the patent
rights and subsequently the directors incurred
large expense in experimenting upon machines,
which at last have been perfected The stock was
worcestershire, or, at least was so considered by
the directors and therefore 1t was not possible 10
raise funds through ne medium o. tne stock u
the company into the Addax Basting and Stitcning
Machine Company, the new corporation paying Tor
the assets Of the old company an equal numper o.
its own shares paid up to ninety per cent q their
par value and subject TO assessment Tor tne re-
naming ten per cent. .s tlL4 ,it -.
The compainants, who own 100 shares In inc
company and compelling the old stockholders
to take their pay In the stock OF the new
company which is assessable, while the original
stock was not, was ultra wires, and asked the
court to decree that the attempted transfer o.
property from the old company to the new Is inva
lid illegal and void and that the officers servants
and agents of the Addax Fasting and Stitching
Machine Company may, pending this bill, he en-
Joined from making any sale or transfer OF any IN
ierest or right In the property or any part OF me
same. The respondents claim the reorganization
was made in good faith and was necessary In order
for the company 10 carry on the business for wnicn
il was incorporated, and that each stockholder
was treated fairly and alike.
The case was argued for the compliments by
Hon. s. G. Str0ut and for tile respondents by Hon
j. w. Symonds. Judge Virgin took the case UNI
der Amusement and Will render decision 10 lie"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-26
PULPIT AND PLATFORM.
cursTNuT srREEr cnURcH.


Miss Lucia Z. f. Kimball, of the W0man's
Christian Temperance Union, spoke last
evening at the Chestnut street church on
"The Gospel of Love, Law and Light" The
speaker dwelt to considerable length on the
evils OF intemperance and the work OF Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Unions, telling
numerous anecdotes as Illustrative Of the
work now being done by the union. There
would be no need of my telling you how this
temperance work began. You all know how
little band of women in Ohio began the
work: how they knelt in the street in front
of the saloon when they could not gain ad-
mission. The work began with the crusade
and today 1t is felt not only in this country
but a network is teing formed about the
other countries of the world
FOLLOWING the work OF the crusade came
that of the formation Of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union. and its work was
for reform. The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union for the love of Christ have
gone out and taken the hand of those who
have fallen aud great has been the blessing
of their work"
The speaker referred finally to the temper
ance work in the Sunday schools and scien-
tifc temperance education in the public
achaois
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-26
SOMERSET COUNTY s. ). COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.

SKoWHEGAN, March 70.
The grand Jury reported this morning: But
three indictments were returned all for violations
Of the liquor law. The indictments nave not YET
been made public.
Ia the Coburn will case. The decree is drawn in
accordance with the recent decision Of the law
court and now lays over for notice until the April
James b. Dascomb, Russell b. Shepherd, g gorge
N. Page and Levi W. Weston, plaintiffs, In equity
vs. Erastus w. Marston, Alonzo z. Marston, Julia
Frances Turner, Julia L. Coburn, Ella n. Pooler,
Louise CobuTn rannle E; Gopwrn S sfafe coI
lege OF Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, PRESIDENT
and Trustees of Colby University, American Bapt.
ist Home Mission Society, Trustees OF Bloomfield
Academy, Wayland Seminary, Inhabitants of the
town Of Skowhegan, defendants.
All the said defendants having answered tne
bill and answers at the March rules, A. d., 1887
aud questions Of law having arisen. In the opin-
SH q ne asy the se and the
ties having agreed, he reported the cause to the
law court for decision, and thereupon at the July
of Cumberland, for the Western District. the
cause came on for hearing and was argued by
eounsel and 1t was considered by the court.
First-That the three several legaeies OF SoO,-
600 to the Maine Insane Hospital. 1.-THE income
only TO be expended annually; Of 100000 20
chanic Arts 1.-The same TO be funded and the in
come only 10 be expended annually; Of $2OO,O
to Colby University 100000 at which to be
tuu0cQ dNQ Tile lHCOiuC Ouiy W bc CAPchNcu aii-
nuallyl,, are absolute, and that payment of the
same TO the donees will relieve the executors OF
said viii from further liability ia the premises nd -
American Baptist Home Mission Society, and Of
100000 TO the Wayland Seminary, at Washing
ton District Of Columbia constitute valid legacy
TO said Home Mission Society, an1 Should be paid
by the executors 10 that corporation
Third-That the legacy OF $30,Ouo TO the trus
tees of Bloomfield Academy Is Wallis. and should
he paid by the executors 10 that corporation ac-
cording SO The terms OF the legacy.
Fonrth--That the legacy OF $50, coo TO the town
of 6kowhegan for the worthy and unfortunate
poor is valid and should be paid by the executors
10 die legatee according TO the terms OF the legacy
And IL was further considered by the court that
a decree accordingly should be entered IN the
court below. And therrupon that decision was
certifed 10 that court to WITT To the clerk OF the
Supreme Judicial Court, sitting In equity, In the
said County Of Somerset And now, at this said
March term thereof It is ordered, adjudeed. and
decreed. that the true construction OF said VIII Is
as Aforesaid. and that said construction Is aecar-
ed 20 be the true intent and meaning thereof
Filed March % 1883.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-26
DEATHS,

In this city, March 20. Laurence Webb, infant
son of Horace f. and Annie Cummings Webb.
In this city. March "a, Mrs. Mary widow of the
late Peter Feeney, aged 40 years.
Funeral this afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock from the
rear of 81 DanfOrth street.
In Deering, March 20, Emma S, Newhall. Pray
ers at the residence of j. N. Winsow al quart
err before eight O'Clock Tuesday morning. Burial
at Andoyer.
In Cape Elizabeth. March 20, Carroll e.. son OF
Thos X. and Abbie 5. Pninney. aged years
months Is days.
In Cape Elizabeth, March 81. Josie f.. daughter
of j. IL. and Eta d. Davis of Sebago Lake, aged
years months.
In Freeport, March 1s, Mrs. Eleanor j. Wilbur.
aged n years.
In Bridgton. March n, John Bennett aged GA
years IL months.
Shaw. aged as years 4 months.
In Rrldgton. Charles r. son OF Colby Merryileld,
aged years months.
In Harrison. Miss Lydia Johnson. aged 63 years
IN Brunswick March II, David burning. aged
76 years.
In Lowell, March 20, Capt. Josenh Lunt. of
Brunswick aged about 80 years.
In Bath March "a. Thomas higgins, aged ga
years.
In Bath March "a. Alice P. Snow daughter
of Edgar K. Snow, aged 43 years months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-26
PERSONAL.

Judge Gould has recovered from his attack
of tonsilitis.
The police seized quart of whiskey at
No. A Centre street yesterday afternoon.
Mr. NJ. G. Palmer has gone on the Hart
ford Post excursion south.
Mr.. Samuel Thurston has been elected
captain of Machigonne Steam Fire Engine
Company, No. /.
Mr.. A. G. Anderson. of the City Hotel,
will be at the Sunset Pavilion, North Con-
way, this summer.
The concert which was to be given in
Vaughan street church last week, and post
poned on occount of the storm will be given
Wednesday evening of this week at
o'clock.
The Ladies' Circle of Pine street church
will hold fair in the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms
Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and
evening. A variety of useful and fancy ar
ticles will be for sale and refreshments will
be served each evening. Admission Free
An alarm run from box So called the fire
department to the house No. 10 Salem street
yesterday forenoon. The call was unneces-
sary as the flames which did very little dam
age were extinguished before the arrival of
the department.
Mr.. ID. Totten celebrated his birthday Sat-
urday. and received many gifts. There was
music by Misses Pearl, Lena and Hattie
Bangs, Lizzie Barry and S. Massey, Messrs.
| G. Smith, Mercer and MI Totten. An ex-
cellent supper was served. Mr. Totten is
assistant superintendent of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company.
| Much anxiety is felt concerning the three
masted schooner Edward Waite, Captain
York, bound from Cuba with molasses to
Delaware Breakwater to await orders. The
vessel is about two weeks overdue and it is
feared that she may have suffered in the re-
cent storm. The vessel is owned by II. Sar
gent of this city and Others.
The funeral of the late John c. Clancy, at
st. Dominic's church, Saturday, was attend
ed by large number of friends. including
the employees of the Grand Trunk and ocean
steamship companies. The pall-bearers
were Charles Mccarthy, Jr., M. Scanlon Of
Montreal, d. orc. O'Donoghue, and John
Lawler. Very Rev. John Murphy. V. S.,
celebrated high requiem mass.