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

the same material, very baggy In the
knees an loose 1t the waist
GOOD heavens, what guy must look, '"
was his thonght-for Ethring was fastidious
as TO matters OF dress.
Then, too the room and its old-time
furnishings seemed almost as strange and
unreal as they had in his few lucid mo-
ments while he laid tossing on the bed in
an a,coYe at one end
For it was low-sudded and wainscotted
halfway up the sides with oak dar1ened
by time The wall paper was of a quaint,
old-time pattern. The chairs and table at
his elbow of still more ancient date.
The open fireplace with its glowing
blaze before which be sat was bordered
with tiling representing Scrip tural scenes
the andirons and brass fender would have
delighted the heart of a collector of the an
tique.
Ethring closed his eyes and, leaning back,
began for the first time to put together dis
connected bits of his memory which seemed
to have been shattered as badly as his
bruised frame.
But Just at that time he did not care to
go back of the more immediats cause which
had brought about these mental and phys
ical effects
4 remember leaving New York in answer
to Smiths telegram from Bangor, anCl
changing to the Maine Central Then came
the collision-somewhere near Mapleton
Junction L heard some say, or perhaps
dreamed it
Thus run-or langui1ly drifted-the cur
rent of Ethring's thoughts HIS left arm
was in q sling and his dislocated shoulder
a painful reality. Doctor Breeze, who that
very morning got him up and helped him
dress, had told him all about them and how
beautifully" the Gislocation mad been re-
duced Otherwise from these physical all
ments AMI divers bruises E5hring's splen-
did health would pull him through all
right
II wonder will Miss Lillian visit me for
more than a moment ut time l hardly
know how she looks" lie thought rs the
sound of voices from the opposite side of
the entry reached his ear.
Say, Lill?"
"WeI, dear"
Pm going to run in and see Mr. Ethring
before so to school,"
do so, Jack 1 would, but it's time for
ME to go Off to the choir rehearsal And if
it's warm enough, throw open the folding
doors between Mr. Ethring's and the sitting
loom. Il viii be a little change for the
9oor fellow from looking at the bare walls
Good-bye-tell Margaret Pn try and be
boms in time for supper"
The hall door closed behind the speaker.
Ethring rose with manifest difficulty and
hobbled to the window.
Tall. slender and shapely, LII tripped
across the street in a shabby walking suit
carrying music roll in one small, ungloved
hand Glancing backward half involun-
tarily she saw Ethring's pale, haggard feat
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
THE INEVITABLE RESULT.
Why Tariff Tinkering Is Bound to IEjure
the Working Classes.

With the tariff on steel rails at the
present figure foreign manufacturers
are able to enter the American market
and lay down their products, after
adding ocean transportation and Gus
toms charges. at price which leaves
only a narrow margin of profit to the
home manufacturer who meets it In
other words, the rail-makers of Amer
lea, with all the advantages of i'm
proved processes and plants, an mex
haustible supply of iron ores almost
at their mill doors, and market close
at hand, find it no easy matter, even
with the aid of duty OF seventeen
dollars per ton, to compete with mills
whose product must be freighted a
distance OF three thousand miles, and
then pay an import tax. Take away
any part of this import tax. and you
leave the American manufacturer but
one alternative-either to close down
his works and leave his costly plant to
rust in idleness and his workmen and
their families to starve, or else reduce
the cost of production by reducing
wages. That is what it comes to at
last. The American working-man must
stand the brunt of the Democratic
policy of wholesale cutting-down of
customs taxation.-C Chicago Mail.
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MUST HAVE BEEN CRAZY IF SAID THAT. -
ures at the window Her look of pleased
surprise gave place to bright smile Of
recognition. And then LII disappeared in
the direction of High Street Chapel Here
Lii played the organ for the muuifceut
salary of hundred and twenty dollars per
annum- In addition she gave music lessons
among the elits of Maple on
A boys step was heard in the adjoining
room. Then the high, old-fashioned fold
ing-doorS were swung open with flourish.
How do you find yourself this morning,
Mr. Eshrng? Glad you're out of bed Ny,
haven't you been sick, though Raving and
hollering about"
But Jack, suddenly conscious that his To-
quacity was ouTunnlng propriety or good
Judgment, stopped short and looked rather
foolish.
about what Jaok?" queried Ethring,
with the rare smile which won him friends
wherever he went-snothing wrong,
hope"
s,Bless you, no." was the brisk reply.
.Only you was forever talking and worry
ing about-losing that money, you know
all you had in the world And then you
thought LII was SEINE one you called Rose
when she would put the ice to your head
Il must have been crazy if did thai"
msrtezed Etnrmg. bitterly.
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MAPLEToN, MAY 30. 1858.

NlAfLEION, MAY %, 1905.
Mr.. RoBT. ETHRING: Sir, if you Are gen.
tleman you will Civ Me satisfacshIn so from
one gentleman to Another for the elite you
showed nv LII by going OF and Marrying the
Rose girl when you As good AS promist Lii
you lovd her, for Eerd you myself by axi-
dent. if I.ill dies you will Be to Blame And she
looks Like Deth sometimes now. let Me here
from you 1t once. JOHN STANFoRTH.
In re: " this was more a scape valve for
Jacks; ger than soberly mean5 as a chal-
lenge ill, it served the purpose.
Eastcr sunday, with a suggestion of spring
flower n the breezas, and Uonnets broughG
forth j the morning, had arrived. LII,
ready dressed for church, sat down at the
piano to run over the new anthem the
choir were TO render.
Suddenly Jack, strangely excited, dashed
into the room
"Idll-oh, Lill," he breatblessly exclaimed
lit wasn't our Mr.. Ethring ttlat WIS mar
RED after an"-and dashed out, closing the
door behind a tall, handsome young man.
at the sight OF whom LII uttered little cry
and pressed her hand against her heart
"Lillian-ny love, Lilian-thank God
oh thank God!r and in another moment
she was clasped to her lovers heart
Service W as over It was remarked that
Mss Stanforth had never rendered the
music commemorating the glad resurrec-
ton with such beauty and power. Her face
was. so to speak, transfgured and shone
with new beauty-the beauty of perfect
love. for Lii if sanity in spirit, WIS very
human withal
sRobers Ethrins. the broker, is one man;
Robert T. Ethring. banker, quite another,
the Young man explained And am by
no means a millionaire, he said, with a
smile; sthough / have enough to live
on and support wife Ii seemed that
mis- losses had been greatly exaggerated
from the first Then the absconding book
keeper was arrested and a goodly part of
the stolen funds recovered Fortune
smiled upon Ethring in every thing except
ing his love.
And when you sent back my letter with
inclosed Photograph
Your photograph, and I thought it was
your wedding cards cried Lii sCan you
ever forgive me?'
L think / can was the quiet reply.
And he placed the lovers seal of forgiveness
on the sweet lips half upturned TO meet his
own And this is why Robert Ethring
often speaks Of his wife as his Easte,
Lilly. FRANK CoSvERsk
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THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY

accomplishes for everybody exactly what isclaimed
forit One OF the for tho great popularity OF
the Mustang LarIu1ent "a found IN Its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine
The Lumberman needs it in case Of accident
Tho Housewife needs It for generalfamily Us.
The Canaler needs it for his teams and his men
The Mechanic needs It always on bis Work
bench
The Miner needs It In case OF emergency.
The Pioneer reedsit-can'tg get along withousf T.
The Farmer needs It in his house, MS stable
and his stock yard
The Steamboat man or the Boafman neeS
It In liberal supply choat and ashore.
The Horse-fnncier needs ft-it Is nis Dess
friend and safest reliance.
The Stock grower needs tit VIII save NIX
thousands Of dollars and . world Of trouble
The Railroad man needs IL and VIII need Il 50
long as his life is round Of accidents and dangers
The Raekyoodsmnu needs It There q moth
ing Ike it as an antidote for the dangers 70 MA
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs it about his store amoaa
IFS emnloyees Accidents viii happen. and when
tnese some the Mustang LIniment Is wanted stonee
keepa a Bottle in the House. It's ths best %
economy.
Keep Bottle In the Factory. Itsimmediah
In case Of accident saves pain and loss wages
Keep a Bsffie Always In she stable sss
sss whea Wassea.
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JACK, EXCITED, DASHED INTO THE ROOM.
then, boiling over with wrath, Jack went
home and up 10 his chamber. Then he con-
cocted the following epistle, still preserved
in the family archives:
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~"It is as un-American as NOR

RS-"It is as un-American as mon
archy and as reasonable as sece ssion. !"
This utterance is found in the annual
message of Governor Rusk. of Wiscon-
sin, and is applied to anarchy. hwould
be almost as complete and appropriate
a Characterization for the Democratic
party.-St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-29
AN EASTER LILLY.
How Robert Ethring Finally Won
It-An Easter Romance.
Written for This Paper.l

was ClOL0eu
but res he in his
right mind on C e
more after wee k S
which had seemed
eternities, of fever
ish delirium and un-
renting pain.
The very question
of clothing admitted
of the doubt. A
faded dressing-gown
reaching 10 his heels,
a black broadcloth
vest of country cut
h an gins & 10 DOS ely
about his shrunken
frame, trousers OF
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So the way to you He showeth;
What is best for you He knoweth.
He is risen, weep no more.
Still the blessed words are ringing,
Comfort into sadness bringing,
Still the angel voice is singing:
Christ is risen, weep no more.
Heart OF mine so wildly beating
Doubtful OF thy Masters greeting,
Christ for thee is now entreating:
He is risen, weep no more.
Low his ear is bent TO hear thee,
Still His spirit hovers near thee,
Stll HIS words shall soothe and cheer thee
Christ is risen, weep no more.
Ever leads He on before US,
TIL the shades of death come Ger US;
Join me then, the gladsome chorus
He IS risen, weep no more.
soon our eyes shall see His glory,
Soon our voices sing the story
In Je1Ovah's auditory:
Christ is risen, weep no more.
ROBERT EVERETT PRETTow.
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RESURRExIT.
Written for This Paper.I

Z ROM her soul all sor-
y row sweeping
Comes the voice OF
Mary weeping
Where her Lord en-
tombed lay sleeping:
He is risen, weep no
more.
Sing with ioy-go tell
tn eleven!
Loosed by angel bands
from Heaven,
Unto you your Lord is
given:
Christ is risen, weep no
more.
Follow Him where'er
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02

Furniehed Rooms for Gentlemen
First two story house south of Up.
depot. Enquire of A. Picklum. 20 If
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02

Notice is hereby given that there will
be special meeting of the stockholders
of the Thomas County Live Stock and Ag-
ricultural Association at the Court house
in the Court House in Colby on the 9Th
day of August, 1888. at ? o'clock p. m,
for the purpose of amending section four
az of article fifteen15 of the Bylaws
of said association, and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may prop
erly come before it.
By order of the Committee
j. W. IRWIN, Secy
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02
You can save from
twenty-five to forty
cents peFhundred by
b yin g flour at
WoodruHs. 2Otf

County Treasurer Hovey's face was Ii,
up with even blander smile than the
one usually worn by him, on Saturday,
as he greeted We scribe in the warmest
manner by saying: ITS young repub
iican; cigars at the post Office: smoke. .
With sincere congratulations to Charley,
We joined many others in smoking to the
health of the youngster.
A farmer and wool-grOwer of this coun-
ty, who lately shipped his wool to a St.
Louis firm, received an answer acknowl-
edging receipt of shipment and sale, and
We take the following extract: The low
er house of Congress having passed the
tariff the elst. placing wool on the free
list, has caused lower prices in all mar
kets-the decline here being less than
anywhere else The Senate promises
to take action on the Tariff bill at once.
We see no encouragement for the future.
md urge shipment, with orders to sell on
arrival, as the daily heavy receipts of
Foreign woods win canse lower prices
We regret to report the failure of . large
WOOL house in Chicago, owing 70 heavier
advances made on woods than they could
'eIl them for on the Chicago market."
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02
New lot of Gents
Hats at WoodruHs.
2Otf

Messrs. McGonigal L. Son are thinking
of carrying into effect the project of
building a number of tenement houses in
the city.
Mr.. Deb Fitzpatrick was in the city
Monday and favored our Office with a
short call. He was accompanied by a
| friend, Mr.. Hill, late of Colorado Springs,
Colo.
County Normal school begins next
week. The indications are fine for a
large attendance. Prof. Sullivan will
return from Goodland to assist County
superintendent Walker.
Word has been received from W. G..
Porter, Esq, formerly of this city, of his
pleasant location at Salt Lake City, and
that he is fairly prosperous in his new
home. The Cats many readers will be
glad to learn of the prosperity of its for
mer editor.
Rev. A Palmer and wife, of Stockton,
were in our city over Sunday The rev.
erend gentleman preached at the morn
ing service at the Methodist church. and
in the evening at the Presbyterian church
to large congregations. He is making q
tour of the western counties in the inter
ests of the Stockton Academy
Rumor was rife on the streets Tuesday
morning that large force was guarding
John Gilmore ice house. Just why, no
one seemed to know, but it was insinua-
ted that Mr.. Budweiser, who proposed
to attack the Democratic convention. was
confined there. John, on being interro-
gated, looked mysterious. but didn't
know anything about it.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02
Roasting ears in market.

Roasting ears in market.
See Taylor & Smith for farm loan.
See F. c. Finnerty for chattel loans.
Subscribe for the CAT, it has most
news.
Taylor & Smith are bottom on farm
loans.
Fine job work at reasonable rates at
CAT Office.
Agricultural implements OF all kinds at
Meglemrie's
A good timber claim for sale for $75
by Taylor & Smith.
Celebrated Baker perfect wire for
sale by Chicago Lumber Co.
Messina Lemons, good and fresh, 40
cents per dozen at j. p. Bayha's.
Car load of new furniture arrived this
week at Niskern's Furniture Store.
If you want any Pennsylvania Anthra-
cite coal see the Chicago Lumber Co.
See F. c. Finnerty for chattel loans.
McGonigals Lumber Yard is the
place for all kinds of building material
See F. CFinnerty for chatte loans.
g. Fl. kaub came over from Colby on
the Rock Island Tuesday He is of the
opinion that Burlington downs any town
in the west, barring Colby. of course
Blade
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02
f. C.. FINNERTY.

McElroy had better carry his extern
poraneous speeches in his pocket-a
book is too noticeable.
The Wa-Keeney band is a good one.
Even with free beer the enthusiasm did
not reach fever heat.
Note the change in the time table of
the c. K. i n Ry.
Hon. {. Z. Chandler arrived in from
Oberlin on Tuesday
Quarterly conference will convene
next Monday at 8. a. n
Postmaster McGreevey. of Quickville
was in attendance on the convention.
j. B. Beal. mine host of the Occident-
al Hotel. OF Grainfield. kans.. was a del
egate to the democratic congressional
convention.
F. H. Calender. S F. Kelly. Lem
Smith and II. j. Dray members Of the
Wa-Keeney band, were callers at the
CAT Office on Wednesday.
l.. n. Hannigan, editor of the Atwood
Democrat, called at this Office Wednes-
day, Unfortunately we were absent and
failed to see the gentleman
John Shields. editor of the Allison
Times, favored this Office with very
pleasant call on Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Shields was IN attendance on the
democratic congressional convention.
James B. Hampton, of the Palace Drug
Store, returned Tuesday from DeKalb,
Dr. j. w. Martin is much relieved by
reason of Jlmmie's return Doc is con-
opposed to work, anyway.
The democratic parade on Tuesday
evening, consisting as it did of visiting
delegates, citizens, railroad employees and
boys. numbered about 100. and was very
creditable affair, taken altogether. Some
SO torches were in line When the double
quick march was ordered. several of the
faithful fell by the wayside
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02
Visitors to Colby, Welcome,

Visitors to Colby, Welcome.
Col G. A. A. Deane spent Sunday last
in Colby.
A. J. Senter, Esq, left for Burlington
Tuesday.
City Council meets next Tuesday even
ing in regular session.
Fresh California fruits will arrive Fri
day. August 3. 1888, at j. p. Bayha's
S. C. Mills returned Monday from a
short business trip to Burlington. Colo.
Sunday was hot day-it might truth
fully be observed that Monday was also.
First class Laundry work done by
Grant Ward, south of court house. Col
by.
The Colby Republican Club was drilled
last Friday evening by Capt j. B. Morris
on.
Smith Lawrence, of Quickville, stop
ped long enough in our Office Saturday
to say: How do do
Buy your stationery at J. P. Bayha,
the Colby Stationer's, next door south of
Garfield Hardware Store.
If you want a bargain in land see Tay-
lor & Smith Immediately. They will give
you living and let live, deal. 21-4t*
N. D. Lessenger, ESQ.,. wife and fami-
" returned this week from a pleasant
Messrs. King and Loar cheered the
hearts of the democracy of Hale by some
rousing Bourbon talk on Fridsy evening
last.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02

CAT once does DeSt loD Work.
See F. c, Finnerty for chattel loans.
Old newspapers for sale at this Office.
Dining room girls wanted at the Opeli
Hotel
Joseph Opelt, Esq, of Lincoln, Nebr.
is in the city.
Corn throughout the county presents a
fine appearance.
Hardware stock to be closed out at J.
E. Meglemrie's.
A good homestead for sale for s15 by
Taylor & Smith.
Republican campaign badges a!
Shimp's, 10 cents.
DR.. c. Il. Martin killed small rattle
snake on his place Sunday last.
Big lot of dry goods and notions at
Woodruff-s. 20tf
New fancy candies. maple sugar and
fresh roasted peanuts at }. P. Bayha's.
Boks.-To Mrs. and Mr. c. NJ. Hovey,
of this city, son. on Saturday. July
eSth.
j. ". Stewart. of the Hill City Demo
crat, favored our Office with short call
on Wednesday.
Can at j. f. Meglsmre's to examine
the new shipment of Olds Wagons just
added to his stock.
VanMetre & Dallam are now prepared
to make farm loans. Money furnished
for final proofs.
A good yoke of work oxen. harness
and wagon cheap fee cash. Call on
Pingree i Plaster. 16tf
WkNTED.-All kinds of grain wanted
at Spsid & Hursh's holr and feed store,
for which highest cash price will be paid
The best birds eye view to be had of
the city is from poin. near Doctor {.
II Martins residence II miles south
west.
We regret to hear OF the serious indis-
position of Mr. Home, Weld. who was
prostrssed by heat at his Office on yester-
day.
PASTURE. W. Gilmore. near Otter
bourne, Kansas, has SCI acres fine pas
ture with running water. Will pasture
horses reasonably.
ATTENTION FARMEKs-Spaid & Hursh
will excl ange flour and gneal for all kinds
of grains at their store. allowing highest
cash price for same.
W. S. Etrahl. farmer. residing on the
northeast quarter of section 14-S-34, left
on Wednesday, fine specimen of rye
grown on sis farm.
Chicago Lumber Co. have placed their
orders for 500 tons of Reck Springs.
Pennsylvania Anthracite ana Camel coal
for storing purposes.
See F. c. Einnerty 70. chazel loans.
Mrs. David Zerwekh. who has been
visiting relatives at Red Cloud, Nebr. re-
turned on Tuesday. and David is once
more happy Mrs. Zerwckh's sister &C
companied her.
FOUND.-. j. Griffin, railrosd con-
structien hand. found q light drab shaw
on Thursday. which the owner can
have by calling at this Office and pay
ing for this notice.
The Republican club of Hale township
had a well attended and interesting
meeting on Saturday night last at the
Kingery school house. They were ad-
dressed by Messrs. Willcoxon and Gill.
This club is enthusiastic, and win pres
cnt fine appearance and telling effect
in our approaching campaign.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02

Free beer.
Without the republicans the audience
1t the convention and at John Martin
speech would have been very thin
Howard Carpenters speech was the
best Of the day.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02
Notice Of Special Meeting.

Bv order of committee.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-02
Barrett Republicans.

Notice is hereby given that meeting
of the republicans of Barrett township
will be held at Quickville on Saturday,
August 4, 1885, at 2 o clock p. m, for the
purpose of organizing republican club.
all republicans and others interested are
urgently requested to be present and join
the club.
Bv order of committee.