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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
Precious Potatoes and Onions,

During the civil war, the Federal
soldiers suffered severely at times for
want of fresh vegetables, and the SAM
tary Commission made it part of its
business to supply the lack. Appeals
for anti-scorbutics. such as potatoes
and onions. were sent far and near, and
finally came to be spoken of, familiar
ly, as ''scurvy circulars" The re-
spouse was immediate and hearty, and
soon the agents OF the Commission
were distributing the precious stores
five potatoes to a man, perhaps, or
three potatoes and an onion. How
welcome they were may be Judged from
the fact that, after eating them. the
troops were exhilerated very much as
if they had been taking stimu.ants.
A German Lieutenant came into the
Commission depot at Nashville.
do you keep sauer-kraut for the
soldiers?" ne asked.
The attendant pointed to an open
barrel. The Lieutenant grasped some
of the precious preparation, and gazcd
at it with moistening eyes.
You Germans eat sauer-kraut, don't
you?" said the agent
Mo- he exclaimed, the tears by this
time dropping from his cheeks, 1--WE
swallow it,
Probably few of the men ever realized
before that a few onions and potatoes,
or a little sauer-kraut, might make all
the difference between living and dy-
ing. Whatever we may think of the
theory that men should live altogether
upon vegetables, it is very certain they
can not live altogether without them
Youths COMPANION.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
Fatal Barn Raising.

AKRON, o., May 3l-At barn raising
on the iarm of Jacob Boerster, at Loyal
Oak. seven miles from this city, yester-
day while one of the big bents were being
elevated into position one of he sid posts
slipped beyond the protecting bar and the
big beam fell with terrible force upon u
score of men. The utmost CONSERVATION
prevailed and the work OF rescue retarded
for the time being. owing to the ex-
element and lack of adequate help.
Frank e. Irich was the first rescued and
will die, his chest being crushed entirely
in. Jacob Kurtz, OF Norton Center, was
crushed fatally. Milton Boerstler, a son
of the owner of the barn, received fatal
injuries. Joseph Bauer, his son William
and brother Charles were terribly gashed
and bruised and a dozen more were more
or less injured. The wives of the men
were in the house preparing dinner for
the occasion and some Of them were COM
pletely Frustrated bv the calamity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
ASlATIC CAlAMITIES.

Serious ConAagration I'm Japan-Earth-
quake-Etc.
SAN FRANCISCO, May ga Pacific
mail steamer which arrived yesterday
brought startling news from China and
Japan.
A thousand houses in Yokato. Japan,
Were destroyed by fire on the 81 inst.
The fire originated in the residence
quarter about ten o'clock at night and
burned for sixteen hours. Many lives
were lost. The Emperor subscribed over
IS 600 out of his own purse for the relief
of the sufferers. About 10000 people were
rendered homeless.
On Oshima island an eruption took place
April 10 and destroyed more than half the
houses on the island.
Another peculiar disease has broken out
in Tukadagun, the victims dying five hours
after being attacked.
A series of earthquakes was followed
by the opening of the ground thousand
feet long by three wide.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

Here's q heal.h to the wives and the mothers
Who sit In our households to-day;
Who are glad when they brighten for others
The hours that go drifting away
May their eyes keep the light of the glatness,
Their hearts hold the full ess of bliss
That baniShes shadows and sadness.
And what NJ ed We ask more than th;sg
But--how can this happiness be kepti
What shall protect those we love,-those
who make fIeaven of the Hcme,-from the
ravages of disease that is often worse than
ieath.-that is, in fact, lingering DEATH
Thequestion is easily answered DIR. Pierce $
Favorite Prescription-thes standard remedy
for all of those peculiar diseases TO which
women are subjects what must be relied
on to preserve the health of wives and moth
ers. It prcrents those diseases, and IL cures
them. 1t is blessing 10 women and there
fore a National blessing. because 1t gives
health to those about whom the happiness OF
home centers, and the strength of Nation
is in its happy homes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
The Pacific Mails Annual.

NEW YORK May 3l.-The Pacific Mail
stockholders held their annual meeting al
the company's office in this city and re-
elected the old directors. The annual
sta ement shows that the company earned
in the year ended April 81. 1889. a. 16l, 057,
an increase of So SO over the earnings
of the preceding year. The expenses of
operating were S3,666 100, an increase of
S2S. 041, leaving net earnings Of $454, s96.
an increase of SS4 465. The report states
that the only new steamer now in course
of construction, the China, will fly for
eign flag. 1t will he launched in n few
days. George Gould, in referring to the
matter, stated that she mas been built for
one-thrd less than the prices quoted by
American builders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
Stirred Inn Cnmmotion.

TUscoLA, Ill. May IA peculiar re-
ligious sect has stirred up commotion in
this county. They call themselves the
"Penticost Band" and it is believed that
they are seeking to make converts to
Mormonism- They have broken
up several families at Carnage
and induced several wives and
young women to travel with them. Two
of the preachers were mobbed there Nom
day night and Rev. Mr.. Sibert was nearly
killed. An attack vas also made on Rev.
Mr.. Nelson, leader of the band here. His
assailants were armed, masked men. he
escaped from them and at once left the
city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
PERIODIC Headache and Neuralgia; cold

PERIODIC Headache and Neuralgia; cold
hands and feet, and a general arrangement
Of the system, including impaired digestion,
with torpor of the liver, &c, are, in certain
localities, invariably caused by Malaria in
the system IN quantity too small to produce
regular chllls. Many persons suffer in this
way and take purgatives and other medicines
to their injury, when a few doses of Shall
lenberger's Antidot or Malaria would cure
them at once. Sold by Druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

UNITED STATES MINISTER STRAUSS has in
duced the Sultan OF Turkey TO allow the ex-
plorers sent out 0y the University of Penn
sylvania TO excavate in the ruins Of ancient
Babylon for two years. This favor has been
vainiy sought By representatives of Euro
pean powers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

Do NOT suffer from sick headache moment
longer. 1t is not necessary. Carter's Little
Liver Pills will cure you. Dose, one little
pill. Small price. Small dose. Small pill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
Dishouorcsi Drafts.

When the stomach dishonors the drafts
made upon it by the rest of the system, it 10
necessarily because its fund OF strength 10
very low. Toned with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, it soon begins TO pay out vigor in
the shape Of pure, rich blood, containing
the elements Of muscle, bone and brain.
As sequence of the new vigor afforded the
stomach, the bowels perform their func-
tons regularly, and the liver works like
clock work. Malaria has no effect upon a
system thus reinforced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
Engraving and ElectrotypIng.

II you want engravings of Buildings,
Machinery, Portraits, Maps, Plats, or any
thing in this line, write to US for samples
and prices. Best work guaranteed at fair
prices. Address
A. N. KELLOGG NEWSPAPER Co.
Kansas City, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

A COMMON saying In England is: Happy
IS the corpse that rain falls on" This belief
exists also in the United States. Thus, it
Is said that il rain falls at the time of the
funeral, it is sign that the dead has gone
to Heaven
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

DoBBINs' Electric Soap has been made for
"a years. Each years sales have increased.
In 1888 sales were 2,047, $40 5orcs. Superior
quality, and absolute uniformity and purity,
made this possible. DO you use it, Try it
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

A CHICK or partridge runs around look
log for its meat as soon as it has shaken
itself loose from its living prison, but an
owlet does not for a month or more know
which foot to put out first.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

EVERY man has q natural right to do
whatsoever he wills, provided that in the
doing thereof he infringes not on the equal
rights of any other man
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06
Oregon. the Paradise of Farmers.

Mild, equable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Bestfruit. grain, grass, stock country
in the world. FullinformatiOn free. Address
Oregon Immigration Board. Portland, Oregon
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

The leading New York hotel-keepers have
combined to set upa printing office which
is to furnish the printing and stationery
needed for the hotels Of that and other
cities
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

YOU can't help liking them, they are so very
small and their action is so perfect One pill a
dose. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

THOSE things which engage US merely by
their novelty can not attract US for any
length of time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

FRESHNESS and purity are impaired TO the
complexion by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SO cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

A NUMBER Of ladies' in Boston are leading
crusade against the practice of docking
horses tails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

A BosToN young lady defines love as
ian inexpressibility accompanied with out
ward alloverishness
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

Dr. Pierce's Pellets, or Ambitious Gran
ules in vials, % cents; neadOse- Druggists
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-06-06

To BREAK q looking-elass is a sign Of
Heath in the family before the year closes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-07
| DRUG ST

their way rejoicing. This original pool, like
the hot springs of Arkansas bears pecu-
liar resemblance to the present druggists
pool, and the mud in the latter has been
stirred up from its very depth. This SIM
lie may not be very clear, but it is apt, and
the tardy one who came moseying down to
the pool after Office hours received as great
shock as the man who hustled around yes
terday with prescription and an internal
disorder, only to find the doors of the men
of pills and pomade closed against them.
Ofcourse the pool of Sloan got in its fine
work many years before physicians and
druggists were invented, in the days, by the
way, when men lived to be few hundred
and odd years of age, while now they can
scarcely struggle through with the odd
years. This may merely be startling CO.
incidence. Nevertheless there are some
people who still pin their faith to the Bible.
WHY THEY ARE MISSED.
There is a sweet old ENGLISH ballad that
says You'll never miss the lager till the
keg runs dry" and so it is with physician
or a druggist. You never miss him until he
can't be found, and of course you never find
him ii you miss him.
When man wants druggist, he wants
him real bad, and to be stared in the face
by cold statement on printed card that
'This store will open only from 6 to 9" is
calculated to aggravate both his indisposi-
tion and his temper.
"Great heavens" groaned a victim of
Saturdays laxity and Sundays laws.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-07
AN UGLY LIE NAILED.
Pittsburg's Patriotic Irishmen in
Reply to the Slanderer.
NO FUNDS FOR ARMS Or VIOLENCE,
But Continuous Determination to Aid
Parnell, the Patriot.
A SCATHING REBUKE TO A FALSIFIER

A meeting of citizens who have been ac-
tive and Interested in past efforts made in
behalf of the cause of Ireland was held at
the house of John Mcfarland on the South
side yesterday afternoon, to condemn Ed
ward Flanagan, an informer, who testified
before the London Times commission that
he attended-a meeting in Pittsburg where
Stephen Joseph Meany presided, and where
money was collected for the purchase OF
arms to be sent to West Clare, Ireland.
On motion of Mr.. William Walls, P.
Foley, Esq, was elected Chairman, and W.
j. Brennan Secretary of the meeting. Mr..
Brennan was then officially directed to pre-
pare afidavits in contradiction of Flana-
gan's statements, and the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We, the undersigned. who .have
participated in every LAND League" meeting
in Pittsburg from the inception OF said meet
ings, have heard with shame that the English
Tory Government and London Times have re-
course to their usual and customary auxiliary,
the ''informer," to make good their concocted
and villainous charges against the noble and
patriotic Charles Stewart Parnell; and,
Whereas, A culminator, perjurer and in
former, in the person of one Flanagan, has
sworn an unmitigated falsehood, not alone
against the living, but the dead, when he
swears that stephen ]. Meany presided at
Land League meeting in Pittsburg and col
lected funds to buy arms" therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That we brand Flanagan as a per.
jurer of the blackest type, and vampire that
has crawled out of his hiding place to aid the
Tory Government in its infamous work of
slandering the fair fame Of Ireland and her
patriotic sons; and further, be it
Resolved, That while condemning the 'in-
former" we also condemn the Tory Govern
ment for the brutal, barbarous and unchristian
work of its Crowbar Brigade that lie now evict-
ing hundreds of the Irish people, men, women
and children, and casting them out on the pub
lie highways to starve and die.
Resolved, That we have the utmost conf
dence in Charles Stewart Parnell and Michael
Davitt. and that we renew our pledges to do
everything within the precincts of our power to
aid and assist them in their noble stand for
home rule for Ireland
Resolved, That we wish the Rt Hon. Will
lam E. Gladstone long life, and that he may
live to see the effort Of his life crowned with
success and victory in Ireland gaining home
rule.
P. FOLEY, WI. BREMEN
WILLIAM WATTS, JOHN MCFARLAND,
VIM. MCNAMARA, VIM. MCAULIFFE,
JAMES GRAHAM, C.P. HAGAN,
P. NJ. CARR, JOHN MURPHY,
THOMAS BROWN. JAMES MCLAUGHLIN,
THOMAS MARLOwE, JAMES MEEHAN,
JAMES CoRCoRAN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-07
POLITICIANS STIRRING.
Chats With Prominent Men on a Variety of
Political Subjects.

Chats With Prominent Men on Variety of
Political Subjects.
Congressman Hatch, of Missouri, went to
Washington through Pittsburg last night.
Mr.. Hatch thought the Senate tariff bill
would pass that house on the 21st, but it
would be killed in Congress. He said that
Maine was the most corrupt State politically
in the Union. He believes they hold their
elections in September SO that both sides
will have to buy up their votes. Democrats
and Republicans are to blame alike. In re-
gard to the Speakership fight, he said: <,
It is contest between the East and thu
West. think Mr.. Cannon's chances are good
and would like to see him elected. He is
popular, has the experience, and would make
an excellent presiding officer. Reed has a
strong Eastern following, but he has made
enemies.
understand Blaine is working hard for a
Cabinet position, but he can't pull the wool
over Harrison. The new President hasn't
much personal magnetism, but regard him as
a good man, and know he will do well.
General Green B. Raum, of Illinois, was
on the limited last night returning from
Washington. He said:
nave Deen menCOneQ IN c0nnectl0n with
two or three places, but am not seeking an
office. l gave IL years of my life to the Gov
eminent, and think have done my share.
There is no salaried Office that would tempt me
to Washington can make more money in
my profession.
1f'it was left to the vote of the people don't
believe Blaine would get into the Cabinet Sem
ator Farwell is sometimes talked of for one of
the portfolios, but he doesn't want Cabinet
position. He has immense interests to look
after, and he needs all the leisure he can get
He wouldn't be tied down to routine work.
Next week the Illinois Legislature will re-elect
Senator Cullom. His term has expired, but he
will be returned without dissenting vote.
John F. Hope, of Philadelphia, partner
of John Wanamaker in the card business,
passed through the city last night bound for
indianapolis.
ST am not going to seeGeneral Harrison"
he said. IT do know that Mr. Wanamaker
can have a Cabinet position if he will accept
it. Not only is Quay favorable to him, but
what is better President Harrison wants
him as one of his advisers. He wouldn't be
Secretary of the Treasury, for he would
have to give up his business, but he can be
Postmaster General without doing that
If he accepts anything it will be the latter
position, beyond doubt"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-07

among his brother druggists, and found
most OF them open. He then took in his
sign and merrily propounded prescriptions
all day long.
j. r. Gasaway, on the corner of Federal
and North avenue, was found to be open
and doing good business. The gentleman
is most certainly man Of convictions, and
he freely expressed them when he told why
he remained open.
"It is merely move of retaliation" !" said
he,' intended. to arouse public opposition to
laws that bind them. A man was here to
ask me to sign an agreement to keep open
at only certain hours, and L refused to do
so because L don't believe in it. The move
will not succeed because it is petty one.
DEFIES THE LAW AND ORDER.
81 am selling certain medicines and spe-
clflcs without prescription because think
1t is right We are here to relieve suffering
and if l am sued will appeal and carry it
on to higher courts, and 1 will call as wit
nesses those to whom sell. 1t may not be
necessary for me to sell these medicines, but
1t is certainly necessary that the sick people
shall buy them. l am not selling in def
ance to any law and order, but because 1
doctors have told them just what they
need, or to refill certain bottles Of
medicine, and l do not propose to
60 into a movement that will make my
friends and customers suffer instead of my
self
'They cannot repeal that oldlaw, and they
cannot pass special legislation, but they
can and should pass law making it pen
ltentlary offense for a man to sneak around
like cur and solicit one to sell him an arti-
Gle for the purpose of suing him for doing
it. Just this afternoon a suspiciously-
pimpled fellow came in and asked for a
wisp broom. I handed one out and he
asked 'How much?'
Just SS1 So said l. and he sneaked out
of the door, the worst crushed man I ever
saw, for the S31 so is just what it would
have cost me to sell that broom to the spy."
Mr. Rankin, on Sixth street, was found
to be open only during the hours specified.
He differed very widely from the views ex-
pressed by Mr.. Gasaway. He thought every
man was entitled to his opinions and should
stick by them, and that the druggists move
would result in some wiser law being
enacted. Meanwhile, a Pittsburg public
stands around and anxiously waits for the
issue, sincerely hoping that it won't be
seized with a fatal disorder while 1t is pend
ing.
The Lawrenceville druggists remained
open all day, but it was the result of dis
gThey promise to join the ranks
with their city brethren next Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-07
THE EPIPHANY DEDICATED.
BeIIevue's Rev Episcopal Church Opened
for Eorshfn

BeIIevue's Rev Episcopal Church Opened
for Worship.
Under the most favorable auspices the
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany was
dedicated in Bellevue, with services in the
morning, afternoon and evening, yesterday.
The pretty little edifce was taxed to its ut
most to hold the congregation, and the
services, which were conducted by the
Right Rev. Cortland Whitehead, D. D.,
Bishop of the diocese, assisted by Rev.
Messrs. Bragdon and Dyes, were most i'm
pressive. The music was under the direc-
tion of Miss Mckinley, and the organ was
in charge of B. L. Orr.
The attractive edifce, which was de-
scribed fully in these columns and illus
trated at the time the corner stone was laid,
last autumn, and the story of the rapid
growth of the church and congregation
was recited. Crowded columns this morn
ing leave only the possibility of alluding to
the dedication of the church, almost free
from debt, and to congratulate Rector
Dyees and his promising congregation.
Holy communion and confirmation ser
vices were held in the morning; the after
noon was devoted to children's service and
holy baptism, and in the evening there was
a service of prayer. A number of persons
from this city were present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-07
THE LAW AND A LIFE,
A Druggist Gets Lemons of Grocer For a
Dying Typhus Patient.

A Druggist Gets Lemons of Grocer For a
Dying Typhus Patient.
"Do you see this prescription" said
Druggist Samuel Bellman, of Totten &
Bender's, to reporter last evening. The
newspaper man glanced at the curious
writing and symbols on the back. and said
that he did, but was none the wiser for
looking.
II cannot fill it." the druggist said,
without violating those precious old blue
laws, and it is really a case of life and
death. The patient for whom it has been
prescribed is in the very lowest stage of
typhoid fever. This prescription is the last
one resorted to by physicians in that dis.
ease. 1t calls for 215 ounces of pure lemon
juice. We do not keep lemons in the store,
as there is no demand for them, and 1 will
have to buy some at store"
He hurried out Of the store, and, after an
absence OF several minutes, returned with
some lemons
Il had to violate the law, and had to have
the shopkeeper do the same. Itjust hap
pened that knew the man, or 1 would not
have got the lemons 1t would have been 9
o'clock before the next drugstore could have
been reached, and it would Il N have to be
closed, according to the new Sunday laws.
81 won't say anything further on the
question, but will allow people to draw their
own conclusions"