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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
Tariff Bill Changes.

WASHINGTON, March 2L-In addition to
those already indicated, several amend
ments were offered by the Ways and Means
Committee to the Mills Tariff bill before it's
complet. on in committee. One of these
touched ornamental earthenware, which
was made dutiable by the bill ut 40 per
cent. ad valorem, but by the amendment
was raised 10 the class above and made to
pay a duty OF 10 per cent. I'D valorcm,
whereas the present duty was % per
centum.
In the section relating to gloves and fix
ing the duty ut 45 cents ad valorem, an ex-
ception was made in the case OF gloves
made of silk taffeis, which were placed at
so cents ad valorem, to equal the duty on
the silk from which they were manufac-
tured. Hemp, fax and jute twines, which
now pay about 80 per cent. duty ad valorem,
and which the original bill proposed to
place at % per cent. were still further re-
Guced 10 Is per cent.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
Licenses for Engine Men.

The Baltimore Press wants Congress
TO license locomotive engineers as the
simplest solution of the problem chow
to carry thousands of lives with the
smallest possible average of fatality"
1t urges with all the improvements on
the locomotive, nothing has been done
since Stephenson's day to improve the
runners of the machine, and says:
The majority of engineers are not
able to repair their engines; they know
practically nothing about steam gem
GRAFTON or expansions; they have never
been apprentices in locomotive shops,
where alone it is possible to secure an
intimate knowledge of the component
parts of the intricate machine they are
to handle. In word, there is neither
absolute knowledge nor comprehensive
understanding of the very rudiments
of their business.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
VOLCANIC ISLANDS.
A Strange Pars OF the World Where Fifty
People Have Their Homes.


BONN islands. discovered and settled
by the japanese two hundred and fifty
years ago, and deserted by them fifty
years later, are situated between the
twenty-ffth and twenty-seventh de-
grees of north latitude. and east longl-
tude about one hundred and forty de-
grees and twenty-three minutes. There
are more than forty islands. large and
small St John, being the only one
inhabitable, boasts about fifty people
of double nationality, governed by no
law except the precarious one of
"every man for himself, and the devil
for US all" While peace generally
prevails, grievances are not infre-
quently wiped out in blood-the assas-
sin having nothing to fear unless the
victim has friend to avenge him.
This group is of volcanic formation,
and the scenery is wonderful. High
mountains whose heads disappear
among the clouds, deep valleys worn
into fantastic shapes by the heavy
rains of January and February, per-
pendicular bluffs and level plains,
smooth gravel beaches and bold rocky
shores, form a contrast so wild and
picturesque. so terribly enchanting,
that one expects some great and in
Simultaneous change, some wonderful
phenomenon, falling of these fright
full precipices, rising of the
fruitful plains-a grand mingling
of the whole-for you can
not throw off the idea that the
laws of gravitation are at fault, and
that crash may be expected at any
moment Pure springs of crystal wa
ter far up among the cliffs send down
leaping brooks and rivulets, which,
rushing through some volcanic rupture
in mountains, are scattered in finest
spray, but gathering again, ripple on
their rocky course, seeming to smile as
they glide more smoothly among the
cabbage trees, watering the loholla,
mulberry and banana. spreading over
the pebbly beach, and mingling with
the waters of the harbor. And such
harbor, landlocked with perfect "hold-
ing ground from ten to thirty faith
ems below the surface. A hundred
ships would Swing clear" with their
fright bower a cables length ahead.
Green turtle are taken by thousands
and form the principal flesh food, al
though wild hogs are found among the
hills in large droves, and deer are
plenty. Twenty kinds of fish are
caught along the reefs and shoes. On
ions are raised in large quantities,
sweet potatoes and yams are cultivated
to some extent, all of which are ex-
changed with passing vessels for Span
ish dollars, and the dollars boarded,
for what?-Kennebec me. J Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

When horse falls into a hole in
the ice, after he is rescued, the down.
East ice cutters pour brandy down his
throat rub him down well and put hia
in a warm stable. One old horse fell
in four times in one week. When
ever the brandy was poured into him
he just seemed to sigh with deep salts
faction. The stable boss concluded
the animal got into the water purpose
ly to secure the brandy and put him at
another Job
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

KANSAS CITY, No, March 2l.-The Atchi-
son, topeka & Santa Fe notified Frcigh.
Agent Rodgers, of the Chicago. Burning on
& Quincy, last night that the Santa Fee was
ready to receive freight This morning
Mr.. Fish, the assistant general superin-
tendent OF the 20" was notified that the
Santa Fe was ready to interchange freight
The first cars handled by the Santa Fe in
the yards this morning Were Burlington
cars. Assistant Superintendent Sroor, OF
the Santa Fe, sand, I'VE have notified all
roads that we are ready To take every
thing. The Burlington will be treated the
same as any other road. The men are maxi
ing no objection to the handling of @
FREIGHT ~
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
NnrthrYestern Rates.

CHICAGO, March O.-The Burlington &
Northwestern will not agree to the restora-
ton OF freight rates IN the Northwest until
the competing roads will consent to the sys-
tenn OF prorating on through business be-
tween the Atlantic seaboard and Minneapo-
lis and St Paul This, on the terms it in
sists upon, would make a rate OF 81 first
class from New York to st. Paul via Cnl-
cago, against the present rate which is made
by adding the rate from New York 10 Chi
cago which is Sl.2a Toe prorate would
work disadvantagsously to Chicago mer-
chants, but the Burlington & Northwest
ern asserts that 1t Is necessary in order TO
cnmpste with the ''Soo'' line aud ,ne Lake
Superior route
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
The Lessons of "Unser Fritz" Case.

The greatest doctors in Europe don't seem
to know what ais Unser Fritz"
Thus are the Garfield and Grant episodes
repeated, and public confidence in expert
medical knowledge is again shaken.
The effect is a revulsion.
Since the fatal days of 1853, many of the
doctrines of the schoolmen concerning ex-
tensive medication have been abandoned,
and all schools of practice are more and
more relying upon old-fashioned simple root
and herb preparations and careful nursing
the only reliances known to our ancestors.
These methods and reliances are illus
trated to-day in series Of old-fashioned
roots and herbs preparations recently given
to the world by the wellknown proprie-
tors of Warmers safe cure-preparations
made from formula possessed by many of
our Oldest families, and rescued for popular
use, and issued under the happy designa-
ton of Warmers Log Cabin Remedies.
my son." exclaimed a venerable woman
to the writer when he was boy, "my son,
your yeller and pale and weak like lookin',
your needin' good shaking up with some
sas'parip."
A Jug of spring sarsaparilla was Just as
necessary in the "winter supplies" of fifty
years ago as was a barrel Of pork, and a
famous medical authority says that the very
general prevalence of the use of such a
preparation as Log Cabin Sarsaparilla ex-
plains the rugged health of our ancestors
While Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla is
an excellent remedy for all seasons of the
year, it is particularly valuable in the
spring, when the system is full of sluggish
blood and requires a natural constitutional
tonic and lnvigorator to resist colds and
pneumonia, and the effects of long winter
Philo NJ. Parsons, clerk of the City Hotel Of
Hartford, Conn, was Frustrated with cold
which, he says, "see med to settle through
my body. 1 neglected it and the result was
my blood became impoverished and poi
soned, indicated by infamed eyes. 1 was
treated, but my eyes grew worse. 1 was
obliged to wear a shade over them. feared
that would be obliged to give up work.
Under the operation of Warmers Log
Cabin Sarsaparilla and Liver Pills." he
says, "The sore and inflamed eyes disap-
peared. Ny blood, know, is in healthier
condition than it has been for years. Ihave
much better appetite. l shall take several
moro bottles for safety's sake. Warmers
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla is a great blood
purifier and / most heartily recommend it."
A few bottles of Warmers Log Cabin Sar-
saparilla used in the family now will save
many week of sickness and many dollar
of bills. Use no other. This is the Oldest,
most thoroughly tested, and the best, is put
up in the largest sarsaparilla bottle on the
market, containing 12j doses. There is no
other preparation of similar name that can
equal it. The name of its manufacturers is
a guarantee of its superior worth.
While the great doctors wrangle over the
technicalities of an advanced medical science
that can not cure disease, such simple prep
arations yearly snatch millions from IN
timely graves.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
NothingLik I'll

Every day swells the volume of proof that
as a specific for all Blood diseases, nothing
equals DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. Remember, this is an old established
remedy with a record 1t has been weighed
in the balance and found fulfilling every
claiml It has been tested many years in
For Throat and Lung troubles, Catarrh,
Kidney disease, Liver Complaint, Dys-
pepsia, Sick Headache and all disorders re-
su1ting from impoverished blood, there is
nothing like DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
ry-world-renowned and ever grow
ing in favorl
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

AT the burning of provision-store
recently the crowd helped themselves
freely. One man grasped a huge
cheese as his share of the plumber.
Rising up with it he found himself face
to face with a policeman. and with ad-
mirable presence of mind put the plum
der into the officers arms. saying:
You had better take care of that, POI
liceman, or somebody will be walking
off with it.''
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
If a woman is pretty,
To me tits no matter,
Be she blonde or brunette,
So She lets me lnnk at her -

An unhealthy woman is rarely, If ever,
beautiful The peculiar diseases to which
so many of the sex are subject, are prolific
causes of pale, sallow faces, blotched with
unsightly pimples, dull lusterless eyes and
emaciated forms. Women so afflicted, can
be permanently cured by using DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription and with the restor-
alton of health comes that beauty which,
combined with good qualities of head and
heart, makes women angels of loneliness.
"Favorite Prescription is the only medi-
cine for women, sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from the manufacturers,
that it will give satisfaction in every case,
or money will be refunded. This guarantee
has been printed on the bottle-wrapper, and
faithfully carried out for many years.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

The old lady who replied, when asked how
her liver was, "God bless me, Inever heard
that there was such thing in the house."
was noted for her amiability. Prometheus,
when chained to a rock, might as well have
pretended to be happy, as the man who is
chained to a diseased liver. For poor
Prometheus, there was no escape, but by
the use of DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative
Pellets, the disagreeable feelings, irritable
temper, constipation, indigestion, dizziness
and sick headache, which are caused by a
diseased liver, promptly disappear.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

WE would be pleased to know Of man or
woman who has never had headache or been
subject to constipation. AS these seem 10
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
a 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 strength
en- the whole system, causing headache,
constipation and all such distressing evils
to quickly disappear.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
The Demon of the Marsh,

The evil spirit that hovers about stagnant
pools and Inundated lowlands, Is no material
lied DOGGY, no phantasm of a disordered i'm
agination, but a power of evil far more ma
lignant than any familiar mathematical by
Cotton Mather. 1t IS Malaria, which has for
its destructive progeny fever and ague,
bilious remittent and dumb ague, conquer
able with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, as
are dyspepsia, constipation, liver COM
plant, etc.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

NEBRASKA, CITY. Neb., March 2l.-Dou G.
Jas Hopkins, employed as Waterman on the
island east Of the city by the Chicago.
Burlington & Quincy Bridge Company,
was found in an unconscious condition
Monday night aud died yesterday morning
without rcgaining Consciousness. He wa>
injured about the head and was thought TO
have met with foul play.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

We have very little res pect for the
girl who will let a fellow take her sleigh
riding, and blow her of to hot oysters,
and then while going home spring her
leap-year privilege on him Tonkers
Statesman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

Durang's Rheumatic Remedy will cure
any case of rheumatism on earth. 1t is
taken internally. Write for free PAM
phlet to r. K. HELPHENsTINE, Druggist,
Washington, d. C., or ask your druggist
for it
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar cures
Coughs and bronchitis and consumption.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

FREE A 3-foot, French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. MER-
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

FoR Strengthening and clearing the voice,
commended them to friends who were pub
lie speakers, and they have proved extreme
~ serviceable. "-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
It Never Fails,

The church belle is sometimes found in
the choir.-Boston BulL<til
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

THEY'LL never more be nissed-the sue
cessful fair who dare to leap in 1858
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

An angry dog is an animal Of outrage
Pittsburgh Chronicle
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

EVERY lady should read advertisement of
Natl Medical Dispensing Co.. in this paper
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

UPSIDE down-Ine youngsters mouth IN
early mustache time Washington Critic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
How's Your Liver?

SOME men are accused of being tight,
when. in fact, it is their pocket books that
ore full ~ loRkers Statesman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

Ii afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it &c.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

To DREAM of a bear betokens mischief,
which your vision shows you is a tr,:n.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
TO THELADIES !

FR8H the NATIONAL MEDICAL DISPENSING COxPASG.
We wish 10 call the attention of every married lady
In the land the ruccessful treatment OF Dr.
spraEue for Woman We desire the cooperation OF
every married lady Send for eircuar IL costs
thing valuable NATIONAL MEDICAL DIsPESs-
ING COMPANY. Frs Dearbors St. Chicago III
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

A PLUMBER never asks: us 1t warm
enough for you?" He just hands you his
bill and watches the perspiration trickle-
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

SOME rivers must have feet, as well as a
head Anyway, we recently read OF ten
lows on the Ohio river-NorristOlcn Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

PEFHAPs no article has been so frequently
weighed in the balance and found want
ing" as coal
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29

A CONVERSATION lock makes good chest.
protecior.-Picayu'e.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
Observation-Disclosures
m No. 1850.

WHEN WRITING TO Ehs,
please say you saw the Advertisement In
this paper.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1888-02-11
MADISON PARISH. LA- SATURDAY. FEBRl AIRY H. 1888" IL
should not apply to their business, as pro
nnsed by Senator CullOm.

should not apply to their business, as pro
posed by Senator CullOm.
A communication signed by SS mem
bers of Congrt IS, asking f"r the dismissal
of Statistician Dodge, was received by the
Commissioner of Agriculture. The
movement is understood to have origin
ated with the tobacco growers. who we're
aggrieved by the statistician's report last
Summer.
The Mississippi House of Representa-
tives sent memorial to Congress, protest
ing against the passage of the Senate bill
having for its object the prevention OF
the use Of cotton seed oil as a substitute
! for hog lard, and proposing to tax lard.
tax oil, and the privileges of manufactur-
ing and dealing therein.
Dennis Kearney. the celebrated Sand
Lots orator of San Francisco, Cal, adj
dressed the House committee on foreign
affairs in advocacy of additional legisla-
ton TO restrict Chinese immigration. Mr..
Kcarney exhibited map showing the
Chinese district of San Francisco and
said that Chinese to the number of lo'OOC
now occupied the entire pioneer distrlc'
of San Francisco. and had erected JOS
house close to the leading Catholic churci
in the city.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1888-02-11
"ILOVE THEE. LIFE"

Hove thee, love thee life!
I fain would dwell with thee thy much-lovei
guest.
Nh fold me nearer to thy pulSing breast;
That may feel thy hCart-beats throb III
mine,
b. holding it in unison with thine.
love thee, love thee, life,
Nh hold me- closer III thy strong embrace,
'plift me. bear me onward in thy race,
mpart to me thy souls eXultinS power
I, he mine heritage, mine earthly dover.
love thee, love thee, life.
{ fain would wear thy brightness in my face
Nh, give to mo thine animating grace,
Inspire me. thrill me. love me in return,
It is thy noblest gifts for which yearn.
| love thee, love tAee, life!
Bear not so swiftly toward my journey end
! For oh. | dread to part with thee, my friend
/ Surround me with thy warm, enhancing
breath
! And leave me not too soon alone with death
-Intcr-Occdn.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1888-02-11
NORTH CAROLINA NOTES.

A survey of the railroad route from
Norganton to Cranberry is being rapidly
prosecuted. The survey from Shelby 10
Morganton is completed. This line OF
road is known as the Southern and
Western Airline. The liabilities OF
Jackson Il Shaw, general merchants, OF
Carlharre, who assigned recently, are
slightly above their assets. They VIII
prohahly be able to resume business -.
The Fpiscopal convocatiOn of Charlotte
met at Windsor on the eth. There were
tUentv-six counties in this convocatlor
Walter Bristow, the One-armed man
of PALMYRA. Halifax Co., who killed j. Ill
Ucmmit has been acquitted on proc
that il was iLstifiable homicide. ON
cers of the general staff and command
ants of the va ious regiments OF IN
state Guard met at Raleigh, and had
lono conference with Governor Scales
II was decided by the Governor TO 1ui
uish all troops with Overcoats, ana tweiV
hundred will be Immediately requis
toned for. 1t was also decided to lssu
cloth for uniforms TO the companies
ranidlv as needed Rev. DIR. Chari'
T. Bailey. editor of the Biblical Record
Of Raleigh bought from Rev. Joseph
! Garter. the Western Baptist, week R
newspaper published at Ashevilie. II
leigh has completed the payment
ss 600 subscribed to the State Agrlcul'
raj and Mechanical College, that su
having been bonus given to secure
location there.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1888-02-11
MOR OF THE DAY.

Don't count your chickens before the
hatChct falls.
A man may be opposed to capital
punishment and vet in favor OF hanging
an his orocer.-BrtH tO'rt'r.
An oculist doesn't want an eye Tor an
eve. and dentist doesn't want tooh
for tooth. They want S---.-LPr'
Did Won ever see doctor Kick
banana nrel off the sidewalk or tell an
acquaintance that he WAS sitting IN
draught!
About the most miserable man III the
world is the one who is expected 10
LAUGH at the Joke of a story he has hearo
before NIrt,ka safe Jo"rhT.
..We.ye won your suit, the lawyer said,
! And g,ecfully rubbed his pate, iii.
/ And what are your charges. SIR 'n'S SAM
''o'' h'e'e'S '"' - Wv on CITY Derrick..
They tell of a Young Lincoln man that
ho - Co allie n contortionist that he can
see without difficulty the bald spot on
the back of his head L"'oS" '''o''
JsqTHm.
Some musicians are fond of speaking
of the ..colors" of the tones OF various
musical instruments. We wonder II they
have noticed that the cornct is always
.blew -BuyiiHJ'O, Ere PrfS'.
A yiolinist says that it is not the bow
arm that gets tired, but the tips OF the
fnocrs. Wealways supposed thlt II was
the man who was compelled to listen 10
the violin playing.-Nrr'y'"''" H'r''"'
, What is the ca"se of that red 81 OF on
= the end of your nose, Blobson." asked
! Popiniay, slyIy. That, SIR rcp.lt;'
; Robson. is oar spot. | was out III
;, the hot sun all the summer. "-BHr''"? %
Fr,, Press.
{ 4 New York firm left l,ooo- rouno
: li-iIer out Of doors over night and IN ih'
5. morning it was gone The only 'h,n!
e that can safely be LEFT out over night Il
!, New York is a siN-story buh9.nS.
If OudL0 Wo,td. ~
a Wife-"What under the sun are you
e. doing.a husband Trying to ne lG,,, I'M p,
f. string around my finger "lle--M ny
in | did not ask you to do any erIanu
Of Husband-"No; this string is to remin'
8, me that I have nothing to rememoe
d to.day."-Omaha World.