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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-11
CHAPTER XII.
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BUSHwHACKED-A PRISONER.


The cavalcade was already some distance
down the road, and their horses feet
splashing in the mud and water could be
but family heard.
"Cap'n, don't ye think we're gwine ter
have trouble . make it back Z camp!"
asked old Arkansaw Tom.
Il don't know, Tom; but think we had
better get back as soon as possible, for the
firing has without doubt been heard all
over the neighborhood'
"Thet's Jest what | was a thinkin',
Cap'n,' said Tom. THE country's full o.
Johnnles"
Lets ride faster" They put their
horses to galop, splashIng both steeds and
riders with muddy water.
1t still lacked several hours of morning,
and the night was intensely dark, the wind
signing through the tree tops like means
of anguish, at times driving the fine, mist
like rain in titful gusts against the horse
men.
ITS hard ter keep the powder dry"
growled Max
yer must said Tom. ''Ye'd be N a
purity pickle eff bushwhacllers was ter let
inter US n powder wet"
"lt's blamed fool trip" continued the
chronic grumbler, ''sendin' felierS out here
when they can't see hands afore their faces
ter tight five ur six thousand rebs, blamed
f faint fools work"
No amount of army discipline would keep
Max from grumbIing He seemed to have
a special license to grumble, and no heed
was paid TO his incessant muttering.
Tom, do you hear the cavalry!'' Luke
asked.
q" No, can't hear nuthin' 'nless Max holds
his Jaw
Max took this gentle hint, and for mo-
ment ceased TO berate the managers of the
expedition, and gave the Arkansas scout an
opportunity to listen.
"We have gone far enough to have over
taken them,' said Captain Mason, when all
had bent their ears for "a few moments to
catch some sound of the retreating cavalry.
Cant be we're on tn wrong road.' said
Bill Snow.
Like s not" growled Max "'Twould
just be our luck
" Hold yer jaw, Max; dod burn ye fur q
grumbler," growle,i Arkansaw Tom.
Max was neither shirk nor coward
when 1t came to duty either in the field,
the camp or on the march, but his propensi-
" 70 grumble had become growing evil.
Il hear en-" SAID Tom.
Then we are on the right road"
Yes, but we've got good ways behind,
some'ow."
Spur up; We'll ride faster.''
Ihelr horses were put to swifter gallop,
ana IN a few minutes more they had
caught up with the cavalry. Hearing
horses feet IN their rear the cavalry sup
posed It must be pursuers, and became
alarmed
halt, halt, haltI'' cried a voice, and it
was accompanied by half dozen carbine
shots, one or two OF which whizzed most IN
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Pen,ioning Government employees.

The Civil-Service law protects Govern
ment clerks in their positions, if worthy
When the law was pending objections were
made by Senators and Representatives, who
feared that it might establish 'class' or
caste system in Washington. Now
comes a well-OrganiZed movement to ''re-
tire Government civil-service employees"
after period of years, on the ground that
they are as entitled to public support as are
the military and naval officers and men. II
is reasonable to predict that, after several
years of agitation, this thing may be accom-
plished. 1t is not enough that the Govern
ment shall pay better salaries for less work
than private enterprises can afford to do;
but the public Treasury must support those
who become aged and are poor because i'm
DrOyide0r
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wits came to their aid. There was a closet
in one side of the large bedroom, and she
sprang to 1t and opened the door.
ain with you, quick" said Luke, and Al
bert was not slow to obey. Closing the
door the Union Captain, by the aid of the
girls, drew a large bedstead in front of 1t.
The head-board being high and broad, COM
pletely hid the door of the closet.
"Now play your parts shrewdly, and all
viii be yrell,' he whispered to the terrified
girls.
"Bring an axe, I'm agoin' to bust this
door down. voice cried from without.
Luke knew there must be no longer de-
lay, and opening the door he walked out,
saying:
"Have 10 fears, ladies, you shall not be
harmed"
why, hellpl Cap'n, war you in tharrn
cried the astounded trooper, who was anx-
toue TO "bust the door down"
"Yes; there is no one in there but two
frightened girls"
But I'd swar heerd men a talkin''
"You heard myself Where is Captain
Lawrencel'' Luke asked. determined to get
rid of this inquisitive trooper.
SSum' airs n the 'ousep
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lTo BE CONT. SUED.1
The Origin of ..Mn Uncle. !"

The term uncle's, as applied TO pawn
brokers' shop, is said to be 4 pun on the
Latin word uncus, a hook. Pawnbrokers
employed hook to lift articles pawned be-
fore spouts were adopted. ''Gone to the
uncus," therefore, is exactly tantamount to
the more modern phrase, up the spout. {"
In French the concierge of a prison is
called uncle, because the prisoners are
''kept there in pawn BY the Government
In the seventeenth century a usurer was
called my uncle" in the WalIoon Provinces
becau e of his near connection with spend
thrifts, called in Latin nepotes, nephews.
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Rev. Henry N. Storrs, the celebrated
divine who has done so much for home mis-
sions, was recently at the EObitt in Wash
ington While awaiting the arrival Of his
son Carl one evening, the reverend gentle
man was in the hotel lobby and fell in with
a chance acquaintance. The pair sat upon
one of the twin seats and commenced to
converse. The preacher talked about pol
tics, the Administration, possibilities Of APP
pointments, and all that sort O. thing. The
stranger ascertained that the preacher was
Republican, and at last said: Say, pard-
ner, this Administration is too slow for me.
Let's Ticker" But DR.. Storrs introduced
himself then, and didn't Ticker.
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comfortably near the head of Captain Ma

comfortably near the head of Captain Ma
son.
Hold, hold, foolsi' he shouted "What
are you shooting at Us for. Don't you
know we are frlends"
The firing at once ceased, and Captain
Lawrence, who had been riding pretty near
" at the head of the column, wheeled about
and galloped back 10 the rear.
s'What means this: az whom are you
iringl" he cried.
"At we'uns, We blamed fooir' roared
Arkarsaw Tom. whose indignation scorned
military etiquette. ''Ef We don't stop it, dod
blast eff don't turn loose on ye WI my ole
gun an make some o. ye sick at the
stomach"
Have your men stop firing, Captain Law
rence,'' SAID Luke.
San right, Captain Mason, not another
shot shall be fired. hope no one has been
kit''
mo, thanks to their poor craftsmanship,
no harm has yet been done" When he had
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In 1866 Henry Irving stood on the

In sec Henry Irving stood on the
stage of theater at Liverpool won
dering what he should do in the sum-
mer months. when he would be left
without an engagement or shilling.
A letter was brought to him from Dion
Bouclcault. Offering him a part in
new play and asking his terms. Six
pounds week" he wrote. and added
that he hoped the part was good
one. The anwer was characteristic:
Dear Sir: The part is a good one.
The salary is more than l intended
giving, but 1 never bargain with an
artist Yours, Dion Boucicault"
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BE FINDS HIS CUSTOMER HARD TO SUIT.
merous instances where young girls and
boys have been caught in company with
wellknown professional shoplifters, and
some OF these juveniles have confessed
that they have been taught how to steal
To become successful in the business. it
Is necessary not only to acquire dexterity
IN taking articles out of boxes or from
counters, but also to learn to pass the goods
quickly and secretly TO a confederate. The
hrst lesson taught beginners is how to re-
celve stolen goods from the hands Of the
more experienced thieves. Then, step by
step, the young shoplifters are advanced in
the artuntil they are permitted to do the
hne work OF stealing laces, silks or iewelry
directly under the noses of the statesmen.
II young and inexperienced thief is
caught she Is usually terrified. while an old
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SHOPLIFTERS.
Why Dry-G-oods Stores Employ
Private Detectives
Thousands Of Dollars Lost Each Year by
Large Establishments-ShopIift
= Rule, Are WOmen-HOw
They Operate.

he PROBES SIona
shOplifter' 5 season
is approaching,
said the superin-
tendent of a store
on West Twenty
third street TO me
the other day.
The holidays and
the spring and fail
openings are the
times when your
professional resps
the richest har-
vests At a store
which does q year
" business of sew
oral million IOllorS
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LUKE MASON.
E Thrilling and Romantic Story
of the Late Civil War.
BY JOHN r. MusICK,

AUTHOR OF brother AGAINST BROTHER !"
HELEN LAKEMAE." " WALTER BROwE-
FIELD" BANKER OF BEDFORD"
AND OTHHR STORIES.
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It's hard case, but good seaman Is
often brought up for a-salt.
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hand at the business makes very little
Outcry, and takes it all as a matter of
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
A True Tonic.

When you don't feel we'll and hardly know what ails you, give B. B. B .(Bo- tanic Blood Balm trial. It is fine tonic.
 T. O. Callahan, Charlotte, N. C., writes; "B. B. B. is fine tonic and has done me great good"
 l.. W. Thompson, Damascus, Ga., writes: 'g believe B. B. R. is the best blood purifier made. It has greatly im- proved my general health."
 An old gentleman writes: "B. B. B.. gives me new life and new strength. If there is anything that will make an old man young, it is B. B. B."
 F. A. Shepherd, Norfolk, Va., August 10th, 1888, writes: "I depend on B. B. B. for the preservation of my health. have had it in my family now nearly two years, and in all that time have not he'd to have doctor"
 Thos. Paulk, Alapapha, Ga., writes :: I suffered terribly from dyspepsia. The use of B. B. B. has made me feel like new man. I would not take a thousand dollars for the good it has done me-"
 W. NJ. Chesire, Atlanta, Ga, writes :: 'I had long spell of typhoid fever. which at last seemed to settle in my right leg, which swelled up enormous ly. An ulcer also appeared which discharged cup full of matter day. then gave B. B. B. trial and it cured me-" June
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, Our christian brother and loved co-laborer John T. Terrence has been called from the walks of earth to the joys of Heaven; and
 WHEREAS, He was an upright and honorable citizen, pious and devoted member of the church and regular at tendant upon it's services; and
 WHEREAS, He gave to us most wor- thy christian example. Therefore be it Resolved, l. That while we bow to the will of our Heavenly Father we deeply deplore the loss of so worthy a member of our session
 RESOLVED, 2. That in the death of our brother the Cumberland Presbyte- rian church has lost an humble follower of the Master, an efficient officer, and the session a faithful and sympathetic friend and councelor.
 RESOLVED, 3. That we emulate his eommendable virtues, upright charac- ter and answering devotion 10 the cause of christianity.
 RESOLVED, 4. That we, his associates extend our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved relatives and assure them that we join them in their profound sorrow, mingling our tears with theirs.
 RESOLVED, 5. That page in our Record Book be dedicated to his memo ry; that copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the session, and copy be sent the Russellville DEMOCRAT for publication.
 R F. LOBE,
 LAWRENCE RUSSELL,
 G. w. WALKER, Committee,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
The Pope County Sunday School
 Association.

The Pope County Sunday School Association will convene at Potts Station at 10 o'clock, a. m., Wednes- day the l7th day of July, 1889. Article TX of the Constitution reads as follows:
 "Each Sunday school in the coun- ty shall be entitled to one delegate for every fifty pupils, and one for each additional twenty-five over if ty; provided, however, that each school shall have one delegate, and no school more than two delegates" Let every school in the county send delegates. It IS desired that Sabbath school workers, teachers and superintendents from the vari ous schools, be in attendance at the Association.
 The programme IS as follows: Music.
 Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. J, F. Montgomery.
 Music.
 Address of Welcome-Rev. NJ. Oates.
 Response by L. W. Davis.
 Music.
 Reports of vice presidents from each township in the county, giving summary of progress and prospect. Music.
 General remarks by superintend. ents and teachers, as to methods of conducting schools, securing attend ance of pupils, etc.
 Music.
 "Christ as the Model Teacher "- Discussion led by Rev. J. F. Mont gOmery.
 Music.
 "Qualifications of Sabbath School Teachers; who should Teach, etc. "- Discussion led by Rev. J. A. Stevens. "Illustrative Teaching" led by Dr. c. l. Klrkscey.
 Music.
 "How can the Sabbath School Teacher impress the important Spir- itual Truths taught in the Lessons upon the Minds and Hearts of the Chlldren" Discussion led by Revs. W. c. Wheat and J. s. Glover.
 Music.
 "Home Christian Culture," led by Rev. Massey and D. c. Brown. Muslc.
 "How to Induce the Children to Study their Lessons at home"-Dis cussion led by W. L. Sibley and Rev McEver. Music and adjournment.
 M. H. BUCHANAN,
 J. A. MILLER, Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
DEATH OF MRS. MOSELEY.
A Well Known and Highly Res- pected Lady Departs this
 Life.

Mrs. V. c. Moseley died last Sunday morning at the residence of her son, ,the sad event occurring at 6 o'clock a. m Mrs. Moseley had been seriously ill for several weeks with an affection of the heart. The deceased was born in Han cock county. Ga, Sept. 21, 1921. Was married Sept. 21, 1843; her husband died April 14, 1870. She was the moth CT of ten children, five of whom are dead. The living are: J. A. Moselsy of Russellville; NJ. A. Moseley of Ola :; Dr. Thomas Moseley of Knoxville; Mrs. Jennie Bailey of Memphis; Crowder Moseley, missionary in Japan. All of whom, except the latter, were present during her illness.
 Mrs. Moseley was admired and es- teemed by her many friends and her amiabe and engaging qualities endear- ed her to all with whom she came in contact. She was an ideal wife and mother, and her children evidence clearly the kind and thoughtful train ing they received at her hands.
 Since early youth she has been member of the church and led a pious and exemplary life. When the final summons came, with naught to fear she closed her eyes as fin slumber and passed into the spirit land.
 The interment took place Monday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. W. B. John sey officiating in a solemn and impress sive manner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
How,s THIS

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Tole- do, o.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years. and be- lieve him perfectlyhonorable in all bus mess transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm.
 WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
 Toledo, O. WALDNG, .KrNNAN & MARVIN, Whole
 sale Druggists, Toledo, o. K. H. VAN HGsEN. Cashier, Toledo Ma
 tional Bank, Toledo, o.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly, acting directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Price 75e. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. jun
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Masonic Appointments.
Editor DEMOCRAT:

Editor DEMOCRAT:
 desire to give notice through your paper of the times and places of my official visits to the following lodges in Pope county, to-wit
 Cross Plains lodge, July l.
 Poe lodge, July2.
 Appleton lodge, July 3.
 Scottsville lodge, July 4.
 Silex lodge, U. D.. July 5.
 Dover lodge, July 6.
 The last appointment is made subject to the pleasure of Dover lodge, as I visit ed it officially not long ago.
 I will be on hand at the above ap- pointnents precisely at 3 o'clock D. m |. to exemplIfy the work and lectures in the three degrees of symbolic masonary. The officers of the lodges will please mo- tify their members to be present. All masons in good standing are cordially invited. JAMES NJ. HARKEY,
 Dist. Dep. G. NJ. 12th Dist.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
PROGRAM
Of Mountain Springs Picnic July
 4th.

National salute of 42 guns. Flag run up at sunrlse. Sunday schools meet on the ground at 10 a. m.
 Exercises opened by song by the schools.
 Prayer.
 Reading Declaration of Independ- ence.
 Song.
 Thirty minutes speeches by different parties.
 Dinner at 12 o'clock, to which every one is expected to bring well-flled basket.
 After dinner singing and speaking and other amusements. At 7 o'clock, D. m. the Mountain Springs Minstrel Troupe and lantern show will give two hours entertain ment, Admission tree. Come every one and have lots of fun.
 COMMITTEE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
A Sure and Perfect Cure.

Mir. J. D. Ayers, Little Rock, Ark. writes: "My wife and child were atiiict- ed with chills and fever from August to December. Nothing did them any good until obtained bottle of Hughes Tonic. They used three bottles and have not had chill since. Am con- yinced of it's value, and consider it q sure cure for chills and fever"
 Prepared by R. A. Robinson & Co.,, Wholesale Druggists. Louisville, Ky. Sold by Druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
sh1Ioh's Uonsumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue sold. a few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough, Group, and Bron- chitis, while it's wonderful success in the cure of Consumption is without a parallel in the history of medicine. Since it's first discovery it has been sold on guarantee, test which no other medicine can stand. If you have a Cough we earnestly ask you to try it.. Price 10 cents, 90 cents, and $l.00. If your Lungs are sore, Chest or Back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster.
 Sold by ". c. WIENER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27

When the blood is loaded with i'm. purihes, the whole system becomes diso-dered. This condition of things cannot last long without ser ious results. In such cases, pow erful alternative is needed, such as Ayers Sarsaparilla. It never fails, and has no equal.
 Fort Smith has decided to prove Garrison Avenue her principal street with brick.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Singing Convention.

The Pope county singing convention will convene at Potts Station on Friday before the first Sunday in August. All localities are requested to organize and send delegates to thIs convention. Each class will be entitled to five delegates, three males and two females. All teachers and leaders are invited. Preparation will be made to accommo- date the people. J. K. AUSTIN,
 JAMES BRADLEY.
 ROBERT VALLEY,
 Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
CONSUMPTION,

IN it's first stages, can be successfully l checked by the prompt use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. Even in the later periods of that disease, the cough is wonderfully relieved by this medicine
 1T have used Ayers Cherry Pectoral with the best effect in my practice. This wonderful preparation once saved my life. I had constant cough, night sweats, was greatly reduced in flesh, and given up by my physician. One bottle and half of the Pectoral cured me. "A. J. Edison, NJ. D., Middleton, Tennessee.
 Several years ago was severely ill. The doctors said l was in consumption, and that they could do nothing for me, but advised me, as last resort, to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After taking this medicine two or three months l was cured, and my health remains good to the present day."-James Birchard, Darien, Conn.
 Several years ago, on passage home from California, by water, l contracted so severe 8 cold that for some days l was confined to my state-room, and 8 physician on board considered my life in danger. Happening to have bottle of Ayers Cherry PeGtoral, l used it freely. and my lungs were soon restored fo a healthy condition. Since then l have invariably recommended this prep aration. "--J. B. Chandler, Junction, Va.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Public Notice.

I, the undersigned, hereby give mo- tice that J. T. Odom, late of Dover, Pope Co.,, has failed to comply with certain agreements and stipulations by which he would have become partner in my Liquor business at Alma. | therefore caution everybody from en- tering into any contract with him in my name, or make any payments to him for accounts due me, as he has no au. thority from me to collect for me or make any contracts in my name.
 W. Ii. RUSHING, Alma, Crawford Co.,, Ark, June 9, 's9
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
ShiIOh's Catarrh Remedy.

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, marvel ous cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Can ker Mouth, and Headache. With each bottle there is an ingenious Nasal h. jector for the more successful treatment of these complaints without extra charge. Price 50 cents.
 Sold by W. G. WIENER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Dover Meeting.

Editor DEMOCRAT:
 Please announce through the DEMO. GRAF that l will begin protracted meeting in Dover next Saturday night. Rev. A. Hunter. D. D. and other min isters will assist me. Everybody inyit- ed to attend and join m the good work
 J. $. CLOVER, F. c. Dover, June 20. 1889.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
4th of July Picnic.

There will be picnic at London on the 4th of July, 1889. Everybody Is in- vited to come and bring well filled bas- kets.
 There will be speaking and other amusements for the day
 We solicit A. NJ. SosBEE, of Santos, to deliver the Welcome Address, DR. BURGESS on the Declaration of Inde- pendenee. and JEFF DAVIS and LAW RENoE RUSSELL on some subject suitable for the occasion. J. A. SWAIN,
 J. F. RoBERsToS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Lawn SocIable.

The young ladies of the Cumberland PresbYt terian Church will give an Ice Cream Lawn Sociable on Friday even- ing 28th inst, at the old Russell Man. sion on Main Street. The lawn will be lighted with chinese lanterns. Ey- cry body invited, and large attend ance respectfully solicited.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Answer this Question.

Why do so many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming Up of the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 75 cents we will sell them Shiloh's System Vitalizer, guaranteed to cure them.
 Sold by W. G. WIENER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
NnrLDE LnN rInLllArIoN.

Laudoficu at pautancllc, Ark,May st, isss.
 Notice i, hereby aivcn that tne following named settler has ntGd notice 0f hls intention. to make GuVl prpuf lu SupuoFt of his claiu,aud that said proof win be made be- fore thc Register and Receiver at pardaucllc. Ark. ,oH July l2th, lSSD. via.
 John Wharton, li'd entry No. tGa3i for tne Els NV "a See. aa. I'D Q \. R. 22 west,
 He names the following witnesses Co prove ms continuous residence upon and cuitiyu- tl0n uf said lHud, viz:
 James Matthews, M l. Niuson, J l. tIusou. James lllll, all of Berlin, Ark,
 A ny person who desires tu protest against the allowance Of such proof or 'tho knows of any substantial reason, under the law and tle regulations oi the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, win be glv- on Hn opportunity at the above mentioned time and place Co cross examine thc witness cs Of said claimant, and Co offer evidence in rebnttal of that submitted by claimant july Hk B. WILSON, Krgtstere
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-06-27
Card of Thanks.

Editor DEMOCRAT:
 Permit us through your paper to ten der our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who rendered timely and valued assistance during the recent illness of our mother. Mrs. V. c. Nose ley. Their maay acts of kindness and words of sympathy will always be gratefully remembered by
 HER CHILDREN. Russellville, June 24, 1889.