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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03
Llaa tloedel re2n!e. WHAT j. blue Llood2

i. :. &,
Tac pure ar:arial blood Is dark red. The spanish
espIass.o on "blue-blood," like true blue" ana sy4
uouymous terms refers to a purity 'of standard w
lon. training the result being elevated mental,
moral and p, ysica condition The term blue b.ocd.
in Til tounHy is applied to those people who are,
the descendants of persons who have distinguished
themselves in the history OF The state or the cotn-
try. ~ 4 general Tue, those who have the bess
claim to blue blood say the least about it. The peg
tensions Of some persons to an honored ancestry
are wholly fictitious and can be easily reilltcd =
those familiar ni-h genealogical records. The dey
sacndauts Of the PU1itans Of Massachusetts, the
Knickcrbocke!s Of New York, the English OF Nireins
ia and the Huguenots of South Carolina, who are
now in the sixth and seventh generations, rerresenS
the blue blood of this country. Perhaps the yery
Oldest English family the Fields, who trace theif
origin back to William the Conqueror. The Yulees.
OF Florida who are, we believe, Spanish Jews havs
record of over 1000 years. and, as the Jews are tn
oldes. people on earth, some one of them may ID
able to trace his descent from Abraham. The alisS
tocrals OF China are all descended from Conmcius,
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DIED IN GEORGIA,
In Macon-NTrs. Anne Lumpkin Alden; Mrs HIATT

In Macon-Mrs. Anne Lumpkin Alden; Mrs Hattie
Nj Zettler
In Savannah-Mr. r. D. Boeart
In Bainbridge-NIr Phillip Heirs.
In Fort Gaincs-Rev. J, F. Mckenzie
In Elberton-Mr. James NJ Barfeld
lii AtlantG-Little Miss 5allie Carter; Mrs K o.
Barrett; Hal Northen; Owen c. s. TeIhune, William;
Powers.
In Elljay-ATrs Sallie Ellington.
In AIonroc-Scab Adcock
In Eome-Cartan ". pwinen.
II Austcl-W. b. Dobbs
In Taylor-NIrs. Ammo Joyner.
In Harris county-AIrs. Rachel Hargett
In Dawsauvie-John L. Summerour.
In I!amilton-The little daughter of Colonel 6 f.
NI,-rply
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THE CONSTITUTION.
Our had Roads.

A southern contemporary makes the po!hy
that we endure our bad roads, because We
have always been accustomed to them.
There is something in this view. In our
country districts we have always seen trade
and travel at a standstill during some OF
the winter months and we have made no
effort to improve the situation because our
fathers and grandfathers endured the same
disadvantages.
Each year we 20 through the same dis
comfort The country people cannot get to
town, and the merchants wait in vain Tor
customers. In some states the people are
showing a disposition to revolt against their
miserable road system. Here and there
counties have taken the matter in hand and
made liberal appropriations for good roads.
1t is perhaps needless to say that they are
satisfied with their experiment. Real es-
tate has increased in value, new settlers
have come in. the farmers have invested in
improvements, and trade is looking up
The transportation facilities afforded by
railways and rivers will not fiji the bill. All
our cities and towns must be made acccssi-
bic. or they win not grow. Then we are
wasting millions Of dollars every year in the
wear and tear suffered by horses and We
hicles in consequence Of bad roads, and this
loss fails mainly upon the farmers.
1T is time to make q new departure. We
need boom, craze if need be, in the in
terest Of good roads. Every dollar paid out
In this direction will yield an immense re-
turn. These points are worth considering.
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The Wandering Raft,

The monster log raft which broke its
moorugs TO the little steamer Miranda. and
has for over a week been cruising in its own
uncertain course in the North Atlantic, pre-
scnts peculiar phase IN ocean nayiga-
ton, and steamship agents are trying to de
wise some way TO prevent recurrence Of
such feature Of ocean carrying, by Which
the safety OF navigation is seriously im-
perlcd
The immense raft left Nova Scotia for
New York week before last in tow by the
Miranda. 1t was six hundred feet long,
drew nineteen feet OF water, was fifteen
feet out Of water and was made in the
shape Of cigar ont OF 81, 600 tremendous
logs The brave litde Miranda had not
been out long with her load before she found
that she had attempted a rather tough job,
and twas soon apparent that the raft was
towing the steamer instead of the steamer
towing tie raft. But with fair wind and
weather the officers set TO work to accom-
pIjsh the undertaking and succeeding in get
ting fairly started ON their course.
An would probably have been well, and
the raft may have now been safely resting
in The quiet waters of New York halhor, or
broken and distributed to the commercial
world had il not been that fearful storm
overlook it ON its way. The poor little
Miranda was powerlcss to guide the raft it
could scarcely take care Of itself. But She
held hrayciy TO her charge frightened the
mooriugs Of the frctful raft, and struggled
uobjy o pail through the storm. But it
was no use. tLr lashiuu waves and heavy
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t.eu ~ Chicago Io-'s fat ana va -oI,---, ease:
b,u Jhe oaief ingfj ieuJ Of the cracklin
po4e must be genuine.
II uus' 10, Only he genuine, but Il must
have the l,na.ue Gavor-ti.e favor that
Georgia acorn, and COOLERS can alone i'm
part. Il Is mixture OF the ricl odor Of
Tic sol. .'u 'he ndosnribablo aroma that
is horn OF sun and breeze. These are
among he reasons Why The cracklins that
make ZIP tho ponc should be the result Of
acorn and gooter
Near .le crcekiiA' poncs at this dinner
We were speaking Of was q dish OF smoking
san-ages not the pale hard, tasteless sau-
saces Of commerce, but the red, juley saG-
saees Of Georgia, whose piquancy challenges
even the WORKOUT palate Sinmerng in
the rich gravy and spreading their delicious
fragrance throughout the dming-room, they
were indeed reminders Of The days that are
gone. Fanking this dish was another and
a rarer oue-a dish Of Georga-lased chit
Inns. ) slave Of the dictionary would al
ludc to them as chit,crlings, but Georgian
ought 10 know as much about these things
as dictionary compiled by strangers; and
Georgian is certainly able to call the
products Of his industry 10y their right
names It was a dish Of chitlins. therefore.
although it seemed to be collection Of
fried oysters.
This is the dish that ought to have been
mentioned first, for it was the first that at
tractcd attention and the last to be deserted
1t held its own very well, too; but it takes
good supply Of clitlins to stand up before
the epicurean taste Of Georgian.
There was dish Of liver pudding,
smart reminder Of the times that used to
be, for it has been many long day since
genuine Georgia iyer-pudding has been put
on an Atlanta table. And there we're pigs
feet, not the nauseous picked variety you
buy at the store, but the real and unadul-
tcratcd.
And how do You think this dinner was
prepared? With the exception of the pig
feet and the liver-pudding, it was cooked in
the fryng-pan. Gentle reader, before you
begin to turn up your arstocratic nose let
us whisper this fact in your ears: The fry
ing was done by Rachel Wyatt, who was
raised in the kitchen of the Virginia Wy
ats, and who knows more about cooking
today than al your cooks put together.
1t was a very fine dinner, indeed There
fore we are moved to wish the thoughtful
lady, who raised these Georgian delicaces,
a happy New Year and many happy new
years.
Likewise. here's long life to Rachel Wy
att, late Of Virginia. and to her remarkable
fryins-pan.
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EDITORS CONSTITUTION: Do gentlemen
fight duels in England. READER.
No. 1t Is not probable that duel has been
fought in England in the past thirty forty wears
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$3.50 IN GOLD FOR YOU.

Our Christmas Box has proved so popular
that we viii fill up box for January, which
we will call our New Years Box.
We put into it $3.50 in gold, which goes to
cur subscribers on February list.
Our plan is simple. We furnish our SUBJ
scribers:
First-The best and biggest and Cheapest
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500 in gold as follows:
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Now note this well. Send in your own SUBJ
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We want every man, woman or child who
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You ought to have 100 names in by February
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An Old Fashioned American.


The late Daniel Manning was a typical
American if there ever was one.
Manning was not born in the purple. He
was the son of poor parents, and even in
boyhood he found it necessary to earn his
own living. He started out as a newsboy,
and later went to work in a printing office.
The youngster was 50 industrious and we'll
behaved that he attracted favorable notice,
and his townsmen we're glad to aid him in
bis efforts to make his way.
One thing characterized Manning at the
beginning OF his career. Without being
parsimonious, he began early to save
money He regulated his expenses so as to
retain 4 small balance on hand every week.
Before he had reached the age of manhood
his habits were economical and methOdical.
While he was still young man he had
made record that commanded the conf
ience of the wealthy citizens Of his commit
nifty. His word was considered as good as
his bond, and when he needed financial aid
there was no trouble in getting it.
Another thing about this modest typical
American is worthy of note. When he be-
gan to rise in the world he put on none of
the airs so common with the newly rich.
He bore himself with simple dignity among
great men and millionaires, and was unaf-
fectsI and kind in his intercourse with the
poor This was his line Of conduct as the
friend and adviser OF Governor Cleveland,
AM also as q member of President Cleve-
land ; cabinet.
Against such a man there could be little
res opposition. lie commanded the re-
So. If Al. parties, and there was general
re- cling over his success.
There Is d lesson in the life Of this man
tbs. cur young people would DO well to
u. Ii ly. While We cannot rank Mr.. Man
Ming among the greatest Of Americans, his
career E.e...s tie study ana the emulation
O.. Che average eLzizen. He served his coun-
--y all his fellow meu,anl now that he is
-ola 4 host Of friends are ready to praise
nina, and no d.scordant note IS sounded BY q
single enemy.
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Our Christmas Distribution.

orr Christmas box was opened Monday
morning, and the presents distributed as
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Louisiana IS as certainly democratic rs
Georgia; nevertheless, it wonld be interest
ing TO see the iIon-rJJcd democracy Of the
ola sugar state get on its mcttle once more
and hump itself. 50 TO speak, for warm
fight, without being handicapped by partisan
bayonets and similar discouraging surround
ings.
The plan Of the managers, it is under
stood. viii be to run full state ticket III
April N order to more etfectually organize
for the national contest the November fol
lowing, when funds will be generously dis
tributed from the head fount of the republi-
can salEation-the party purse.
We rather regret that the national com
mit.ee does not deem it advisable to turn
its attention this way; not because we
think there is even the ghost of chance
for anything but overwhelming democratic
victory in this state, under any circum-
stance, but because we would like to see a
portion Of the republican Doodle fund turned
loose in this most inviting missionary field.
Then, again, it would be of additional in
terest to our usual quiet participation in
national political campaigns.
BY all means let the republicans gather
up their tattered ends in the south and eX-
tend the scope of their usefulness this way.
The more the merrier, but it will be a cold
day when the solid south fails to stand with
the democracy for honest government and a
pure administration Of the nations affairs
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Sn4, Blood.
EpI-cRs C.Ss-l-CGtN; l have read o.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
A Pastor Taken.

The neishborhoed of Tell, in North
east Dickinson, was bereaved last week
In the loss Of one Of its best beloved
pastors and most esteemed citizens,
Rev. P. Lehman, pastor of the Evan
gelieal Lutheran church at that place.
Mr.. Lehman had reached the age Of IS
and had served in the ministry Of the
Lord for 50 years. His death last
Thursday was sincerely mourned by all
who knew Of his kindly christian char
acter and noble life.
The funeral was held on Saturday
and was attended by one of the largest
gatherings ever known in that section
Of the country. 1t seemed as If all
wished to show their respect for the
man who had loved them and watched
with an earnest heart over their spirit.
ual welfare. His memory viii long re-
maig Snspg the pscels whom he served
30 nbas snd 70 rs0
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Ii at the Rotations the pupils did
not enjoy themselves it was not their
fault. The love affair of Josh and
Jerusha, the turnip-eating of Jonathan,
the gum-chewing of Peggy, the fearful
and wonderful rendering of Marco Boz
zaris taccent on ''Boz'1 all were highly
enjoyed.
The recess scene, ending in an all
around fight between the big boys,
caused the most intense excitement.
The speaking" which followed was
greatly enjoyed. Especially did the
tragic oratory Of Grover Cleveland, the
two-part song of the twins, the compo-
sition on Spring" by Patience, the
pert piece by Belva Lockwood, the re-
marks of Square Kicker please,
Every portion of the program was
encored TO the echo. Joe Sexton, as
the baby star, was the hit of the season
and carried of the whole bakery candy
Ppd 9lD by his charming infantile
sehsg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
G.. A. z. Election.

G. A. K. Post, No. SO, held its annual
election of officers Monday evening. A
large attendance of the members was
present and the reports of the work for
the past year showed an encouraging
amount of interest being taken in the
organization. The following officers
were chosen:
Post Com-R A Brown; L V Com
w T Davidson; j V CONF Keller;
Surgeon D Higgins; Chaplain-W Fl
Zimmerman; o D-James Adams; Q
M-Wm Messenger; o G-M H Gard
ner; Delegates to State encampment-
E G Putnam, F F Peters; Alternates-
f V Close, VIM Allison; Trustees
Schopp, P Quinn, B F Nelson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
1bt QrQefla.
t6dd Paper Of County and City.


8,ou vast your chfld brought up Alright,
And wish to wfsdomward direct her,
Re sure she reads the columns bright
Found In the Abilene RBREHoroR-
eEoid Probabilities says we are to
have colder weather. The advance
wave IL here.
~Gs to the revival services being
held In she city. II will Do you good
and encourage the pastors.
~Hah the people in town are
wishing to6ay that they could live
their sehool-dsys evsr again.
~We hear runors Of Q grand
doubls wedding to take place in the
near future. Full particulars later On.
a~Jos Sexton will be the champion
taker Of baby pictures hereafter. He
knows their whins and pranks per-
feetly.
~We are glad to reflect the fact
stfst Hewxra Seeds, one Of Abiiene's
ecntieASriy mail carriers, is back on
his route sgain after O weeks illness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

The dry cold weather of the early
winter months is productive of great
deal of Group among children. Mothers
should be on the lookout for it, and be
prepared to arrest it as soon as the 6rst
SYMPTOMS appear. True Group never
comes without warning; day or two
before the attack the child will become
hOarse, and that symtom is soon fol-
lowed by peculiar, rough cough. If
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given
as soon as this hoarseness or cough ap-
pears, all danger and anxiety may be
avoided; it has never failed, even in
the most severe cases. There is no
danger in giving the Remedy for it con-
tains no injurious substances. For
sale by Barnes & Northcraft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Many persons contract severe colds
during the early winter months and
allow them to hang on persistently al
winter; weakening the lungs and paw.
ing the way for catarrh, chrol ic bron-
chites or consumption. No one can
afford to neglect cold. A single bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
will cure the most severe cold and
costs but so cents. For sale by Barnes
s. NOrthcraft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
OUR NEIGHBORS.
Special correspondence of the REFLECTOR

Specldl correspondence OF tne REFLECTOR.
SOLOMON, Dec. IL.
The following officers were elected
last light for the ensuing term by the
Solomon Lodge A. o. U. W.: Master
workman, B. K. Sonford; foreman,
Chas. Pattison; recorder, S. M. Cook;
overseer, j. Wizard; fnancier, Ed. King;
receiver, j. Neumiller; guide, Jas
Ewing; representative to Grand lodge,
J. Neumiller; trustees, VIM. Hopkins,
Jas. Ewing and Geo. w. King.
Miss Maud Carter, who has been low
with typhus fever, is slowly convalesc-
ing.
John Hopkins is dangerously ill with
typhus fever.
Several pleasurable entertainments
are booked for Christmas.
No trace of the bank robber has yet
been found. The probabilities are that
he is safe from all possibility of cap
ture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
TIE 'sDKRsTRICK sKEWLE."
Its ssssioa an Interesting 0ne-An
Evening Of Fun Enjoyed by an I'm

mo6so AuOl6uc6.
When the popular ''Deestrick
skewle" "took up" at the opera house
Monday night the house was crowded
from stage to hall. Every seat, every
aisle, every foot of standing room was
occupied, the audience being one of the
largest that has gathered this year.
To say that the entertainment was
enjoyable and funny does not half ex-
press 1t. From the moment when the
teacher and tho scholars tripped across
the stage on their way to school until
the singing Of Aud Lang Syne at the
breaking up Of the session the audience
was kept in perfect roar of laughter.
The very sight Of 20 Of the elite people
Of the eity dressed in little boy and
girl costumes and conducting them
selves as school children was in itself
a good show. The roll being called
showed the school to consist of the fol-
lowing:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Eere Petty Thievery.

Mr.. II. c. Lower, living south Of the
city, had q fine buggy robe and heavy
comfortable stolen from his carriage
Monday evening while the vehicle was
standing in front Of the Grace Re
formed church. This thing Of sneak
thief robbery is getting to be too COM
mon in the city and everybody should
be careful Of their carriage sppurten-
snocs. II you see anybody, other than
the owner, removing property from a
buggy or wagon knock them down first
and investigate afterward.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
A LARGE DEAL.
The Sale of the Brady Block for $50,
000-What Will be Done With the
Building -Abilene's Prosperity.

The sale of the Brady block which
we briefly mentioned few days ago,
is one of the largest transfers of city
property that has been made in Abb
lene in several months; and shows that
outside capitalists do not hesitate to
place their money in Abilene real
estate. however much they may look
aSkance at other cities in Central Kan
SaS.
The block, situated at the corner of
Sd and Cedar, was erected about a year
ago. 1t is three-story brick and one
of the finest buildings in the city. The
purchasers are Mr.. E. w. Wellington,
a prominent real estate dealer of Els
worth, and Mr.. Hathaway, of New
York. Mr.. J. II. Brady takes of them
in part exchange for the purchase price,
$50, 900, nine hundred acres of land in
Ellsworth county.
The purchasers will, we understand,
expend, under Mr.. WelliDgton's super
vision, several thousand dollars upon
the block and fit it for offices.
Abilene city property is much in de-
mand and the outlook for the city was
never brighter. We know of several
large investments recently made here
by eastern parties, of which we are not
at liberty to speak, which show strong
confidence in the city's prosperity. A
drive over the town shows dozens of
buildings in course of erection-most
of them fine homes that would grace
city of ten times the size of the Belle.
No period in Abilene's history has
been more full of promise than the
present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
For Sale or Trade.

The Cottage house in Solomon City.
It's location is unsurpassed, is welland
favOrably known to the travelling pub
lie with good trade built up. Would
trade for farm or property in a good
live town. j. NJ. PREsHAw,
eff Solomon CITY. Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Rebecca Wilkinson, OF Brownsvalley, Ind.
says: ST had been In distressed condition for
three years from Nervousness, Weakness OF the
Stomach, Dyspepsia and Indigestion Until my
health was gone. Ihad been doctoring constant
ly with no relief. bought one bottle OF South
American Nervine, which done me more good
than any $50 worth OF doctoring ever did In my
life. would advise every weakly person to use
this valuable and lovely remedy few bottles of
it has cured me completely. / consider 1t the
grandest medicine in the world A trial bottle
viii convince you. Price15 cents ST. 25. Sold By
+. NJ Gleissner, druggist, Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13
Change of Firm.

All parties indebted to the firm of
Miller & Thomas will please read this:
The firm of Miller & Thomas has
changed, W. 1. Miller, retiring. ALI
parties indebted to the above firm will
please call and settle at once, either by
cash or note. The business will be
continued by Mr.. J. Thomas. 15-3t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

FITs:-All Fits stopped free by DR..
Kline's Great Nerve 2estorer. No
Fits after first days use. Marvellous
cures. Treatise and 500 trial bottle
free to Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline,
931 Arch Philadelphia, Pa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-13

Hodge Bros. will burn all their Lam
dreth's Garden Seeds left from last
season Saturday, Dec. Is, 'SS, and in
vite every farmer and gardener in the
county to call and witness the burning.