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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
V0RACIoUS CHICKEN SNAKES.
HEN AND ROOSTER PLUCK THE EYES OUT
~,

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OF BLACK SNAKE.
As the spring opens IN the Hudson Highlands,
species Of black snake that the farmers call chicken
snakes often profisely spotted with yellow dots.
appear In great numbers They seem to DO holder
and more voraciois than this year. Few OF the
hon roosts have escaped their ravages ordinarily
they have been satisfied with sucking the eggs ana
casonally killing and eating the young chickens; )
but this season they have enlargei their sphere Oh
action and many full-gruwn hens have been slaash
tered by them One farmer, whose holding Is on the
northern slope Of Storm King Mountain shor'
distance above Cornwall, lost valuable game rooster
a few nights ago.
The bird vas kept alone In the loft over the stable
and how the snake succeeded in reaching IL Is
mystery, for 1t always roasted on beam ten het
above the floor. But that the champion oil scoic OIL
battles had succumbed last &c reptile was evident
for the heavy dust on the beam bore plain lnpnhts
Of the serpsnt's passage along and around IT, Inc
rooster had fallen when died. 1t was FOUND sun
cingng TO the roost. with small opening IN Its throat
Add every drop Of blood sucked from its body
. Farmer Kelly, OF Meadow Brook. in the upper part
" Orange County also has rooster that was ATTACHED
by snake and severely wounded, but escaped death,
either through his own eXertions or by the vaorouS
assistance OF his best hen-a big old fashioned Plymouth
Rock, of great egs.laytng capacity. The hen always
roasted close 70 the male bird night and seemed 70
be devoted to him. He repaid her faithful affection
whenever he scratched up by calling her to
watch him eat It.
Just iefOre daylight Monday morning Farmer
Kelly heard commOtiOn In hi- h"n-hOuse. and going
ther' with lantern he found the rooster lying on his
side the floor with the blood rickling from nasty
cut In his neck The old hen was on her feet near
him. and a spotted IN axe with both eyes peeled out
and badly damaged head was trying 10 make its
escape. while the female bird was beating II down
with her bcak and seemed lkcy 10 kill It: She was
urhur ard soon as the farmer had crushed out the
snakes r with the hee! OF his boot, she manifested
her sympathy for the PROSTATE rooster by walking
to stand up and crow fcebly; but whether he was
Growing honor Of his OWL triumph. or In recognition
OF the hens victory. Farmer Kelly is unable 10 say
Tho crcumstantial evidence. when ne arrived. was IN
favor OF the hen but he |, willing 10 credit each bird
with having extricated an eye from the snakes head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
4 PEOCS SQrRREL.

From The Atlanta Constitution
/ r Brand OF DeKalb County, Ca, reports
that the Harishe BapuSis are ahead. He says THAI
he arpded meeting 81 Rock sprrg, about hree miles
from town recently and there found converted dying
squirrel Tho squirrels nest was up in one corner
OF the church. and every time the congregation would
begin to sing the squirrel would come out TO the
edge OF the and Join In and when the congr-gs
ton ceased II would disappear into Its comfortable
Qusrtsrs, only TO rssppsar when the singing began
again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05
BALLADS or THE PAVE.
MR.. HOKUS, OF TOWNSVILLE.

WIN b'hSO, DE tA'JihS - Ah<A<A-s
A certain man came in last week,
lie sad TO see the show,
He'd often unused how such things looked
And vowed that he would know.
He paus -ed near the Aston House
While nc should eat a cake,
when up there came 10 him man
Who long his hand did shake;
And called him Mr.. Hokus straight,
And asked Dor all the folk,
And then when Hok1ls knew him not
lie laughed az 'twere a Joke:
And said that he Was old Smiths son.
Who lived at louisville,
And several terms he'd gone to schoo,
With HoEV's big boy Bill.
Then Hokls knew him well and said
That he was glad 70 SOC
A son Of smith Of HOkus VILE
A lifelong friend OF ma
Then SPOKE they long Of Hokusville
And had a pleasant talk
Till Smith most thoughuully proposed
That they should take walk.
CThe reader with the lengthy head
Ertorr this point has seen
That Mr.. II. OF HOkIsv!llo,
Was Just little green;
And that cur WORTHY citizen;
John Henry Smith by Mans,
Had got his eye on TIokys wealth
And thought to swpe the same
want no deep-laid plot in miRe,
Which is why this say
I'm plain and only speak right on
Ike him in Shakespeare playD
They started or and walled along,
TIL they struck Roosevelt street.
When Smith be said he ha! friend
He'd Ike that IIoke should meet.
Inside they found the friend at wors
Abiding temperance tracts,
Whi,u II the curse OF liquor red
Presented stating facts.
He warrI; -raSp-cd TIOky's hand
And = =; without q pause,
And ..,. Il IT him 10 take seas
While they discussed the Cause.
Then talked they Of the curse Of rum,
And exc the one Of beer,
And how III" first Of them 10 shun,
And round the other steer.
Then smith proposed that they should show
y sort OF puLLt kdihC'-
The trick was TO spill out the cubes
50 the spots should b. the same.
You see that II was loaded GIco
That they were working in,
And with them they right speedily
Would scoop In HOky's TIM
So Smith he toyed with them awhile,
And every time he throw
Two or thrre aces would appear
To Uncle HOky's view.
Then Hokus said he thought that be
Could aces likewise throw,
And Smith hc said he'd bet ten
That he could not do So
Then Hokus said he'd like 10 bet
His pile on such a game,
And he pulled out and stacked his rop,
And Smith he did tho same.
Then Ilous reached and took the boz
But drnpped II on the 4, or
he explained that he was clumsy
Never handled dice before.
But he was not 50 green but that hs
Managed the dice to hide,
And substitute ones loaded on
\ very different side.
And then he rose and shook the boa
In an awkward kind OF way,
And spilled them out In SIGHT Of ALL
Four aces and a trey
He showed both piles down In his boot
And shd out OF the DOOR
They heard him humming a. he went
We've Both Been There Before
L'ENVOI.
Things sometimes are not what they seem;
We all have trials to meet;
This Mr.. II. Of louisville
Lived up In Bleccker street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

droves every week. Five carloads have gone
West since I reached Aberdeen. They ore 90
counted by the people here q valuable and worthy
clhss Of citizens L. L. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

men. They ought TO be and am glad to say
they are frowned upon by al sensible and honest
Dakotans. l. E q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-05-05

MAKES DELICIOUS LEMONADE .,l
catu adfei glass Of hGt or cold nssss -
sweetened TO the sasts Will be foend riresasS -
tnyisorsunS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
Waited Home

Wednesday were held the funeral
services of the four months old babe of
Mr.. and Mrs. John 7. Prendergast.
The little one died at the home on
North Buckeye after short life filled
mostly with suffering. The services
were conducted by Rev. Father Leary
in the Catholic church and large num-
Der of sympathizing friends of the be.
feaved parents were present. The in.
terment was in the Abilene cemetery.
The loss of the little one is hard one
to the sorrowing father and mother but
they can gain some consolation from
the thought that the little life is, in its
home beyond the river, removed forever
from the temptations, the SORROWS and
the griefs of this world below.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
OUR NEIGHBORS.
Special correspondence of the REFLECTOR
SOLOMON. Jan. %.

4
SOLOMON, Jan. %.
Station Agent Heiger, of the Roc
Island, IS rejoicing over the arrival O
promising heir.
Mrs. Chas. Pattison has been suffer
ing for the past few days with sever
attack of neuralgia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh and family wer,
called upon to mourn the death of
bright little girl of three years of age
last Friday. Bronchial troubles car
RED away the little sufferer after &
protracted illness. The funeral ser.
vices were held in the Baptist church
on Sunday, Rev. Hollen, of the Metho.
dist church, conducting the services,
The sympathies of the community &C
out to the family in their affection.
Rev. J. r. Cooper, who has not been
able to preach for some weeks owing
to severe rheumatic troubles, has de-
cided to 60 to New Mexico for a time,
hoping thereby to regain his accuS-
toned health and strength. Mrs.
| Cooper will accompany him.
The installation of the officers elected
to serve for the ensuing term, in lodge
No. 152, A. o. u. W.. was impressively
performed by the Past Master Work
man VIM. Hopkins, last Monday even
ing. The membership of this Organi-
Zation is made up of the best men in
the city and is one of the strongest
orders here.
1t is wonderful how citizens, who
have seemingly high regard for law,
will wink at its violation when applied
to the sale of liquors. Men who would
leave no stone unturned to ferret out
and punish thief, burglar or incen-
diary, will not lift finger when they
know that every day in their midst, a
law, as strong and plain as any on our
statue books, is willfully and defantly
broken again and again, to punish the
offender. Nay. more, they will patron
iZe his nefarious business and thus be-
come joint breakers of the law with
him. Some one is not doing his duty
or Solomon could not boast of so many
back doors and lawless violators of the
prohibitory amendment.
Miss Lizzie Wooster, one of our
teachers. is having good deal OF dlfh-
Guilty with her throat. and has been
compelled to go twice during the past
two weeks to Beloit for medical treat
ment. She is somewhat relieved now
and her physician thinks she will ex-
perience but little more difficulty.
The first term of our public schools
schools closed last week with examina-
lions in all the grades. Instead of the
usual custom of giving all the exami-
nations in one day, the pupils were ex-
amined in one branch each day, the
time from recess in the afternoon until
the close of school being employed in
this work. Teachers and pupils are
we'll pleased with this method, the
former having more time to correct
their papers and the latter not becOm-
ing so tired as under the old system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
a Mother Taken.

Died, at her home in Willowdale
township on Monday, Jan. Dist, Mrs
Jane Coup.
The deceased moved to this county
from Pennsylvania eleven years age
and was one of Willowdale's most
respected residents. a true wife and
mother and a Woodworking, God
fearing woman. The funeral services
were held Wednesday. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of large
circle of friends who knew and valued
the departed for her worth and kind.
hearted friendliness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
Death of a Former Abileneite.

We regret to learn of the death Of
Mrs. w. B. Hanna, who lived in Abb
lene some two years ago and will be
well remembered by many of our read.
ers. Mrs. Hanna died at Chillicothe,
Mo-, Jan. 18th. She was a sister-in- law
of Mrs. w. u. H. Bonebrake, Mrs,
Bonebrake being a sister of Mr.. Hanna.
She was member of the Presbyterian
church andmuch be loved by her many
friends here. Heartfelt sympathy will
be extended Mrs. Bonebrake in her
bereavement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

When storm cavorts around your door,
And you. by light of taper,
Sit closely by the cosy fire,
To read your evening paper,
Just think of him whose work thus helps
To wear away the winter,
And put this question to yourself
''Have paid up the printer"
Fort Hays has been abandoned
and turned over to the department o.
the Interior.
S6rLeap year was total failure in
Dickinson county. Only 1S4 marriage
licenses were issued in 1888 as against
100 in 1887.
6This weather is mighty fine fol
the poor but those of us who bought
S25 sealskin caps are inclined to think
that winier is failure.
BThe REFLECTOR Office is visited
daily by scores of farmers and out-of-
town residents who unite in commend
ing its straightforward Republicanism
and endorsing its policy and principles.
gThe "deestrick skewle'' fever has
finally waited into Minneapolis. The
Ladies' Guild, of the Episcopal church,
with the assistance of many outsiders,
will produce the old time honOred play
this evening.
b1rThe REFLECTOR office enjoyed a
treat of cigars this morning on the
strength of w. n. Hendricks good
looks. Hendricks may have rival for
genialty and good heartedness but we
confess we never met such person.
pa Marriage licenses were grated
to John Gawith and Martha Brighton,
of Minneapolis, and Adam Batter,
Carlton, and Eva Lauer, Elmo. The
former couple were married by the pro-
bate judge. We think Mr. Peck is
making great mistake and establish
ing bad precedent since in the two
weddings at which he has officiated he
has failed to observe the long-stanGing
&ustom of kissing the bride.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
A Sweet Life Ended.

AtEnterprise yesterday were held the
funeral services of Miss Lille Melvin
niece of H. M. Warner, of that city
Miss Lille was a bright and lovable
girl, just entering upon sweet sixteen
and it seemed hard to have her taken
by the dread destroyer. But 1.-THE
reaper whose name is Death spares
not the flowers that grow between the
stalks of standing grain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
At Rest.

The eight months old daughtar of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Simmons died We'd
nesday at about 8 O'Clock of pneu.
monia. The funeral will be held al
the residence, corner 9TH and Mulberry
today at p. m. What makes the
sorrow more poignant for the parents
is that two others of the family are
dangerously i'll of the same disease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
A Request from Mr.. Cooper.
To A. S. Green, Esq, editor Manche
ter Sun.

To A. S. Green, Esq, editor Manches-
ter Sun.
SIR:-In the issue of your paper of
the 18th inst. you have the following
to say of me as chairman of the Repub-
lican Central Committee:
A chairman guilty of writing such a
letter as Mr.. Cooper did just before
election, which we have in our posses
sion, is not fit for the position.
If you have any communication OF
any kind that wrote you during the
recent campaign 1 now, in this public
manner, authorize and request you to
publish the same without delay. II
you fail to comply with this request
shall consider that you have attempted
to do me a wrong by insinuation, which
you are not willing to make right.
JOHN J. COOPER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

The Senior Class Of the High School
Goes on a Skating Expedition with
out Asking Permission-Back in the
Ranks Again.
1t is popularity supposed that only
the very small boy thinks enough of
skating to leave the delights and joys
of the school room for those Of the icy
pond. The events of the past few
days, however, have proved that in
Abilene some of the big boys and girls
too have natural longing for a glide
on the frozen waters.
The Senior class of the Abilene high
school, sixteen young ladies and gentle
men, became so hungry for skate
that on Monday afternoon, by precon-
certed agreement, they deserted school
in body and hied themselves away
to the glaring eXpanse of Mud creek
where the blissful hours were spent
in cutting pigeon-wings, teaching the
girls fancy points in skating and in
generally having good time. The
Seniors went home at nightfall with
pleasant memories in their souls but a
dread of impending penalties on the
morrow.
The penalties arrived on schedule
time. Their teacher, Prof. Graham,
lost no time in informing them upon
their arrival at the central school build
ing yesterday that the first duty that
confronted them was to go home and
get excuses from their parents for their
absence.
1t was bitter pill. as the aforesaid
parents were in total ignorance of the
escapade, but they swallowed their
medicine like gentlemen and ladies and
have been struggling back to the schol-
astic fold all day yesterday and today.
This afternoon nearly all are in their
places and the speck of war on the hor-
lion has entirely disappeared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
Only Eight Days More.

Buy your clothing and overcoats now
and get a ticket on the 500 in gold
free, drawing Feb. lst. 1t is astonish-
ing how cheap you can buy clothing,
hats, boots, shoes. etc., OF G.. G.. Sterl
& Co. 1td&w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
WANTED.

Chickens, dressed or alive.
for which we will pay the
highest market price.
Look at our grocery stock.
1t is fresh, large and well
selected, and we can give
you very low prices.
KUMP, FICKEs s. Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

/ learn that the Enterprise girls are
going to quit-chewing gum. The use
of chewing gum is very bad on the eye
sight. 1t always hurts ones eyes to
see the chewer in active operation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

Can make you bet
ter terms on a wind
mill than you can get
anywhere else in the
State.
John Dunlavy & Go.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

Somebody is going to be disappointed
about getting the appointment as post
master.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

Cholera MOrbus is one of the mos
hateful and dangerous diseases, many
deaths resulting from it each year.
usually because it is not properly treat
ed. The most severe cases may be
cured by using Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t
never fails. Sold by Barnes & North
craft.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
B. B. 3.
BOTANIC Blood Balm. J

The great Blood Purifier and Tonic.
1t cures Scrofnla, Kidney Troubles;
Catarrh, Skin Humors, Rheumatism,
Eruptions, Boils, ETC., and is wonder
full tonic.-For sale by Barnes & North
craft
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

This touching little ballad is now be
ing set to music by Charlie Barnes and
Major Tisdale, who will soon render il
as duet in very touching style:
Returning home at the close of day,
Who gently chides my long delay,
And by my side delights to stay?
Who sets for me my easy chair,
Prepares the room with neatest care,
And has my slippersready. there?
Who regulates the evening fire,
And piles the blazing fuel higher,
And bids me draw my chair still higher?
When sickness comes TO rack my frame,
And grief disturbs my troubled brain,
Who sympathizes with my pain?
Nobody!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
Teachers Institute.

The February meeting of the North
Dickinson Institute will be held at
Manchester on February 9th, begin
ming at 10 a. M. >,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
HERE AND THERE.

It Has Just Occurred to Me That
Many of the resolutions have already
been broken and are entirely useless.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

1 heard a good story concerning
Harry Lifts visit to Brookfeld, Mo-,
last week. AS he alighted from the
train several little urchins about the
depot were attracted by his progresses
ing form. AS Harry started up town
one called to another, Come on, boys,
that's him. No, it amt" was the
reply. Yes, it is sure" mo, it
amt" Eyes, it ISL went on the con-
fab and all the time more boys were
joining the crowd until our handsome
Abileneite was followed by a small
army, commenting in terms of admira-
ton on his size, shape and carriage.
Arrived at the hotel Harry put his
name on the register and the leader of
the boys sneaked up and read it. A
look of deep disgust came over his face
and he called out to his comrades,
"SOld, byes." "Who did you think it
was?" asked the clerk. "Why Charlie
Mitchell, the prize-fghter, of course"
was the answer as the boy left the
office. If Harry had not given his
identity away he would doubtless have
been rendered banquet and reception
that evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24

we nave also added complete line
Stoves and inware fact everything Hardware
full line Farming implements All which prepared dispose
= at prices to sui the times Call and be convinced
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-24
YIELDED TO TEMPTATION.

DE JONJONEs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-04
The FruhIingEfesf.

The numbers OF children who attended
the dolls exhibit yesterday afternoon teSt-
fed 10 their enjoyment OF the previous eX-
hlbition. Sanger Hall was filed 10 IT'S ut
most capacity in honor Of the "Old Folkes'
Concert" and there were many regrets eX-
pressed that this would be the last Of the
Fruhlingsiest entertainments. They have
certainly added greatly to the interest and
pleasure OF the enterprise, aud In managing
this department Mrs. TAbb stood without q
rival.
To-day at II O'Clock there will be a
"Pigs in Glover" party. Each child Will
nav 8 cents admission into Sanger Hall, and
every child who succeeds in putting the
pigs in In certain time will receive prize.
After this there will be "Jerussem"
party.
In the afternoon Mr.. Laube's class Of
Young ladies' will give some OF their most
popular fancy dances, and the hall Will Do
given 10 the children for general dancing.
There will he no entertainment at night,
but all the goods remaining on the tables
will be sold at auction. This always causes
an excitement, especially when the bidders
are ladies.
The grand auction will begin at O'Clock,
md the different tables will draw for the
orasr in which the aucti0neer will visit
them
This will be a rare opportunity to secure
bargains, as there are many beautiful arti'
cles still unsold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-04
DISTRICT OFFICERS NOMINATED.
Selections Made bJ Three of the Hen
rico Townships

On the fourth Thursday in this month.
May 23d. elections will he held in sll OF the
counties OF the Commonwealth for the eIec-
tien oi district officers, and in the majority
OF the cities for the election Of certain mu.
nicpsl officers.
In lIcnrIco the sovereign people will have
the pleasure Ot casting their ballots for a
supervisor, constable, overseer OF the poor,
and three magistrates from each OF the
four townships.
The Republicans OF Varina will meet at
the county court. house to-day and make
their selections. They held a meeting for
this purpose several nights ago, but no Sc.
lectiOns were made.
In the other districts nominations have
been ms1e a. follows:
Brookland Supervisor. Henry Neurohr;
Overseer OF the Poor, Charles Houston (co-
Orcd). The meeting made no selections for
magistrates, so these three names will be in-
serted by the County Committee, j. w.
Southwark chairman.
Fairfield: Supervisor, William Lyons
(cOlored): OverSecr OF tue Poor James Poin-
dexter; Magistrates, the present incum-
bents, SQures Vincent, Jonathan, and
Whiting; Constable, Rufus smithers.
Tuckahoe: Supervisor, Dr. II. A. Patter-
son: Magistrates, Allan J. Harris (colored),
Edward Rugg. and james Henley; Oyerseer
Of the Poor. James Paterson; Constable,
Charles Andrews.