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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17
1T Seems Strange.

1t seems strange that anyone will make a
use of 9Ujnine and take their chances of
suffering from such distress as fullness of
the head, headache, dizzy sensations, intes-
final irritation, nausea, paralysis, etc, when
all the good effects of quinine are secured
by a use of that harmless discovery Of DR..
John Bull, of Louisville, KY, known as
Smiths Tonic Syrup. No harmful effect
ever follows the use of this syrup, and it
tastes so good that children will ask for il.
1t has never yet failed to cure case Of
chills and fever, even when ouinine and
other preparations did no good. 1t is well
also 20 take dose after any severe expos
ure as it will keep off as well as cure cold
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17
No Tina shonl., Re Lost

BY those troubled with constipation in SEEK
ing relief from Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
stage, and as it Is utterly subversive of the
general health postponement of the remedy
Is unwise. The same holds good Of delay Id
cases of fever and ague, kidney Complaints
nervousness, debility and rheumatism, ails
ments TO which the Bitters is particularly
adapted
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

NEVER in all
my born exist
ence heered tell
on setch ram
pageousin' winds
a n harrycanes
ez they seem to
be havin' out
West" said enc
Squire. "They
doE't seem to
stop at nuthin',
NJ a jor. They
sloSh housen
around ez If they
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

MANY people hesitate land property about
sending money to firms of whose RESPONSE
bility they are not assured There need be
no feeling of this kind in regard to Maher
& Grosh, Toledo, Ohio, whose ad appears
IN this paper. They are an old, firstelass
firm, and viii scrGpulously carry out every
promise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

SAID one lady: 81 wish my children looked
as bright and healthy as yours do" Re
piled the other lady: mime would look just
as sickly and puny as yours if did not oc-
casionally give them Dr. Bulls Worm De-
stroyerso
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

SMITH's Tonic Syrup is the best medicine
for ague and malaria Those who are pale
and emaciated from chills and fever and loss
Of appetite should tryik You will do suffer-
Ing humanity great favor by publishing this
mformation.-Y. N. Smith, Jasper Co., No
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

How INCONSISTENT some married men
areI They are bitterly opposed to be tied
down at home, but do not hesitate 70 gather
in knots about the streets.-Troy Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

Pam from indigestion, dyspepsia and too
hearty eating is relieved at once by taking
one of Carter's Little Liver Pills imme.
diately after dinner. Don't forget this.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

THERE is no article made, that purity is as
important in as soap. Thousands, however,
buy cheap adulterated soaps, to save few
cents and lose dollars in rotted clothing.
DObbins' Electric Soap, perfectly pure, sGUes
dollars
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

"A Georgia editor leads all the papers
on the guessing schemes. 1t asks it,
readers to guess who owes three years
subscription and refuses to pay it in
sweet potatoesF'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17
ONE ENJOYS

ONE EMU Il -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 5Oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fie SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW Y0Rk. N.Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

OVERHEARD at the grocery clerks party:
ssJava good time, my dearl" ''What Mocha
nv for you to ask You know i did"
i!Rio-ly, Pm so giadl''
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

MANY q man who wouldn't even make q
good book agent thinks bis tongue Is per-
sussive enough to control the affairs Of
nation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

'I THINK know now" said the man who
had taken a twenty-cent piece for twenty
five, ''what is meant by the expression
contracted quarters. '"-Exchange
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

ssI'M on a strike and / need bread" said
a carpenter to a baker. That's odd" re-
Piled the baker. "When Pm on a strike ]
never knead bread"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

POVERTY Is no disgrace TO the industriousI
but it Is hardly a gilt-edge testimonial Of
Sbility.-Puck
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

TIE worst thing about the woman who
SAYS II told you so" is that she generally
tells the understandable Journal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

BECAUSE shoe has horse squeak It 10
not necessarily q hOrs9 shOe.-Pittsburgh
Chronicle
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

BEAUTY married by a bad complexion may
be restored by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

little baldl' Mrs. Hendricks Indignant
ly): There isn't bald hair in his head. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

A sULKT girl may sometimes be cured by
taking her out in a buggy with seat 1us1
large enough for two.-Denver Road
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

HAMLET is thought to have belonged to
the typographical union He killed Polonius
because he thought the latter was frat"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

THE average boy viii make pair Of pam
falcons look antiquated in day. There is
nothing new under tho sun.-BurlingSon
Free Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17
sHouLp be upright people-Poles.

Iris all up with the baby when be takes
notion to cry at midnight Perhaps it is
necessary to state that it refers to the
household in generaL-Terre Haute Ex
press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

Do NOT purge nor weaken the bowels, but
act specially on the liver and bile. A perfect
liver corrector Carter's Little Liver Pills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

To REMOVE freckles-Marry the girl and
take her to your home.-Texas Siftings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

s. +. COBURS, Mgr, Clarie Scott, writes;
81 find Halls Catarrh Cure valuable rem
edy." Druggists sell it, 75c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

TIE thoughtful cook puts graduated
sugar on the berries when she hasn't time
to wash the sand of the,n.-Ashland Press
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

Sometimes man is Woodworking
man and then again sometimes he l.
only hard workingman.-Terre Hsute
Express.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17
1.-THE OLD SETTLER.
He and the Squire Have a Little
..- ~ Misunderstanding;

but After a Few Exciting Words They
Apologize and Shake Hsnds-Curious
and Uncommon Winds and HurrI-
caneS-Tale of Hiram Wuncut,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

LACK decision OF character-Cats, or they
would spend less time on the fence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

EVERY body else gets tired in this world
before the man who makes you tired
Atchison Globe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

MINISTER to horsejockey: "What is your
business, may / askf' orse-jockcY: u
am in the service Of the American Track
Society. Boston Herald
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

A TENNIS suit Is not very loud, but 4
racket nearly always goes with it.-Wa ash
ington Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

THE peacock is blessed with beautiful
plumage, and would be thought altogether
lovely II he could keep his mouth shut
and let the more musical birds do the talk
ing.-N. D. Picayune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

FULL swing Two in the hammock
ton Herald
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

EARLY to bed and early to rise-Southern
Veoetables.-The Jester.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

HOTEL Hayscales makes a swell mama
for a weighslde INN o. Picayune
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
lures where other remedies fail. 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

A PAwNBRoKER, after all, is but poor
loan man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

A CASH entry-Dropping a nickel in tn
slot.-Washington Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

WASTES no words-The photograph
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

WE all feel very much put out when takeI
in.-Hotel World.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

Even tennis playing is not without
its superstitions, and every girl believes
that she will never become an expert if
she should get an elaborate suit before
she learns the game.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-17

MEASURES his costumes-The tailor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
Jcwclry Buyers Arc Well Watched.

"rhesc pearls don't suit; let me SEQ
some others
Very we'll, madam," and the attend
ant in the Broadway jowcry store
makes movement toward removing the
tray, Il; the contents of which the GUS
toner has been glancing.
son, don't take that away yet. There
are one or two little things may decide
to purchase"
"Ccrtainly not. Examine them ut your
leisure. james, did Mr.. Jones cali for
his watch this morning'"
James hobs up from some other part
OF the store and replies:
mot yet, sir; bu. am expecting him
in soon"
The jewclry salesman goes to the safe
to secure new tray of pearls for the in
spcction OF his we'll dressed female
patron, AMI james apparently busics
himself with various duties mt another
counter. But his keen eyes never leave
the woman who toys with tho costly
trinkcts before her, aud every move
mcnt OF her diamond hinged hands Is
noted with close and trained scrutiny.
Tho salesman comes back and remarks:
al think, James, you had better send
those unset stones over to Mr. Williams
Mt the Hoffman. It is not policy to wait
any longer, for ho may go out this after
noon. Now, madam, here are some
very choice specimens that think will
suit YOU"
She doesn't know it, but the woman
has been under surveillance, and the or.
der was given right before her face by
the polite and smiling attendant who so
obscquiously received her commands.
When The salesman asked "Did Mr..
Jones call for his watchl" the word
"watch" was the only ono il, the sentence
of value or meaning to james. 1t was mn
order from one man to the other to keel,
an eye on the customer. When the sales
man returned AMI said, at is not policy
to wait any longer" he intmatcd to his
companion that no could proceed with
his other duties.
Probably there is no largo jcwcry
establishment in the country where catcl
words OF this nature are not employed,
and where the visitor is not the object
Of close observation from the moment
he enters until he departs. -.Ncw l0yl
! Press
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
An Incident of Spanish Dull.Flght.

a few years ago tho inhabitants of Sc,
Vile read with surprise, in the advertise!
mcnt Of an approaching bull-iight, this
unusual notice:
"Whcn tho third bull shall have at.
tackled tho picadors and received three
pairs Of bandcrillas young peasant, by
whom it has been brought up, will appear
in the ring. He will approach the bull
carcss it, md, after removing the bani
dcrllas, one after another, will lie down
between its horns" I
The announcement OF 30 singular Il feat
attracted M immense crowd To the am,
phithcatcr. The third bull appeared, mn
animal with splendid horns and very
brave; it slew four horses, received the
bandcrillas and became furiops. Than}'
contrary to custom, all the fBfterdan ifeSd
tired from tho ring, lcuvingf utlai bnl,s
stamping and shaking the blA9aS1A6ty,
which hung from his neck. I
All ut once n long whistle was heAfH.y
Tho bull paused and listened IL was
repeated. The bull approached the bar
ricr, and young mau lcaped into the
ring, calling the bull by name: "Mos,
Iuitow The animal knew its master
came to caress him and was appease,ll
The peasant gave il his hand to lick aud
with the other began to scratch IL behind
the cars-an operation which sccmcd to
Afford the brute much pleasure. lie then
gently removed the bandcrillas which
annoyed tho neck of Mosquito, made ID
so down on its knees, npd placed hid
head between its horns. Tho grateful
bull seemed to listen with pleasure to d
pastoral melody sung by its master. /
The admiration of the multitude, hth!
crto suppressed by surprise, burst forth
with Andalusian violence and shook tho
building Hearing this frcnzicd applause,
the bull, till then under charm, APP
pcarcd to wake and return to reality
IL suddenly rose, believing, and the peas
ant tricl to escape. But il was too late
The animal, MS though furious at being
betrayed, tossed the young man into tho
mir, received him ngain on its horns,
gorcd him, tranplcd on him and crushed
him to pieces, in spite of the efforts of
the torcros. The performance was sus-
PENDED phenomenon In Spain-and
the Mortified public quilted the circus ID
silence
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25

llard-hcartcd men of science do not
scruple, if they have half chance, to
spoil the beautiful stories upon which we
were nurturcd in our tender years. Il
will be remembered that upon his fourth
voyage to the Western world Columls,s
was wrecked in 1901 on the Island of
Jamaica, where the natives, it is said ,
soon wearied Of supplying him with pro-
visions, and the great Christopher was in
danger Of starvation. The story, rs it
used to be told, was that the explorer,
knowing that AN eclipse of the moon was
about to occur, informed the savagcs that
the Great Spirit was much displcasd by
their inhospitality end would Indicate
His displcasurc on n certain night by
hiding the face of the moon. Sure
enough, Mt the appointed time the moon
was darkcned, and the dismnycd aborig-
ines lost no time in Cutting the provis-
ion market. The story is pretty one,
its only defect being that no eclipse ocr
Cured anywhere near the specified time!
-NcD York Sun
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
The Illuminate Rnler of the uousc

While :ctichism is not practiccd in
the House of Representatives., the only
thing which commands absolute respect
and obedience is decorated log of
wood. The mace is mighticr than the
gavel. The gavel appeals for order; the
mace cnforccs it. The gaycl, unsup.
ported by the mace, B feeble thing
mere mallet, which may have its head
hammered OIL in Intellectual rage without
commanding respect if the carved and
cagle-crowncd stick OF ebony stands not
on end at the Speakers right hand. The
symbol of authority stands on its pedestal
with solemn dignity during the sessions,
and when there is an adjournment OF
the House goes into the Committee of tho
Whole, the Sergcant-at-Arm carries the
mace carefully out. At the opening OF
the session in the morning it is brought
in and placed on its pedestal. Its
presence lends dignity to the asscmblage
and preserves order and dccorum. No
member would be guilty of disrespcctful
demcanor toward it, however much he
might feel at liberty to abuse the Speaker
or any other mere man. He might insult
the Speaker or other officer of the House
with impunity, but any wilful ,lisrespect
shown toward the mace would nj once
cndanger his seat in the House. When
Congress WAS first created the necessity
of having something that all men would
hold in awe and reverence was recog-
nizcd, and this cfiigy of authority was
made of ebony, bound with silver and
surrounded by Il globe and eagle with
spread wings, and 1t was baptized with
authority and made silent, Illuminate
ruler of the House.
The Sergeant-at-Arms is sort of II
priest in attendance upon this fetch. He
guards it with care when it is not per
forming its functions; he polishcs the
silver bands that bind it and the silver
eagle and globe that surmount it, and he
carries it around on the floor Of the
House when its august presence is neces-
sary to enforce order He carries it be-
fore him with both hands, and no mem
Der has the hatdIhood to stand up be-
fore it or to be guilty of indccorous con
duct when it commands order. Brought
in the midst of excited members vino are
casting all thought of rules to the wind,
it is like the sound of the Angclus.
Members bow their heads before it and
drop back into their seats.-Ncw Yo,5
Commercial Advertiser.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
Reminded the Judge OF His Duty.

Judge Peters tells the following story,
and always laughs rs he tells it: Sheriff
Brown had been elected in Penobscot
County and had made his son the page
or messenger in court. Judge Peters
presided ut the first term, and in the
middle OF the forenoon announced re-
cess Of fifteen minutes. He retired to the
library and soon became immersed in
some legal books, looking up some points
of law. When the time mentioned had
expired the jury came in, but the judge
did not. The Brown boy, who was nnx.
ious to have everything go off in good
shape under his fathers administration,
grew nervous, and Mt last made Il bolt fo'
the library. Walking in and pulling on.
his watch, he tapped the judge upon tho
shoulder and said: "Comc, FIR. Peters,
you've got to hurry. Your time is up
and the folks are awaiting. "-Le0is.on
(Me.) journal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
WORDS OF WISDOM.

A silver spoon doesn't mako tho soup
taste any better
y short absence quickens love, long
absence kills it.
a jewel of woman is better than q
woman of jewels.
If thou would'st walk in light, mako
other spirits bright. 't
Women are entitled to life, liberty aud
the pursuit Of men.
Our prayers are ships. We semi them
to no uncertain port. I
a golden mirror makes a fools face
faircr than an angels.
Don't anticipate evil The evil when
it comes is bad enough. !
Encourage the modest man too much
and he will become vain.
Getting cheated yesterday is what
teaches IL man to cheat to-day.
Strive to ignore prejudice, and work.
solely i'll the interest of truth.
One good counsel is better than all
hopes and consultations put together.
One thing can always be found, even
where it does not exist. That is fault. !
Poverty is the only burden that is not
lightcncd by being shared with others.
What man does for others, not what
they Ito for him, gives him immortality.
Wealth is unbecoming y fool or miser,
arrogance bcgsar, ROBUSTNESS n wise
man.
Good deeds make good days. Good;
ness is holiness and the good makes all
days holy.
II it be true that "truth is stranger
than fiction" how exceedingly queer it
must be sometimes.
We often console ourselves for being
unhappy by certain pleasure that we
ind in appearing 80.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
Tricks Played on Green Sailors.

The green hand, or landsman, is tho
greatest source Of fun aboard ship, and
the tricks that arc played upon him aro
legion. A standing joke is to dash a
cupful of cold water into his berth, with
the warming shout: "Turn out below
Ships laundering" But this has proved
dangerous, rs on several occasions men
have been known to rush in such hustle to
the boats as to fall overheard, says the
Philadelphia Times.
Another trick that is sure to be played
on "greeny" is to get him to place the
back of his neck in sling which is made
fnst to a block and fall, and, with the
hauling part in his hands, hoist himself
aloft. The joke lies in his inability to
lover himself again to the deck. Tlli
is also dangerous.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
Altitude of Waves.

An important addition to the data
"hich the recent discussion OF the height
to which waves attain has brought ont is
reported from Portland. A fearful
storm was recently experienced at the
Talamock Light rock, and Il ''dornick"
of basalt weighing sixty-two pounds was
thrown up by the force of the waves and
fell on the roof of the lightkccper's house,
ITO feet above the sea level, breaking II
hole in the roof. The waves were so
high that the water came down the CHM
ncy of the boiler house of the fog siren
in torrents and poured out through the
Tubes of the boiler. The chimney is about
100 feet above sea level. The spray en-
tered the cowl of the chimney over the
lamp, which is $50 feet above sea level,
and ran in streams to the bottom.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25

moro clothes to keep warm. Tho main
garment used is u cloak, or gown, with
long sleeves and u high collar, beneath
which may be worn II shirt. Tho
color of the mons clothing is blue or
violet, while that of the womcns is
striped. Boots ARE made with soles of
r,whidc and urpers' of blue cloth and
whitc cotton, manufactured in China. A
rain-cloak of circular pattern is also ern-
ployed. The cloth of which these things
are made is far from cheap, n roll of sew
cntecn yards of stuff eighteen inches wido
frequently costing from $40 to $50; even
the cheapest sort 10 SD roll. Silver
money is used for currency, divided into
fractions by the very simple device of
OF cutting the coins into halves and quar-.
tiers. - Chicago Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-07-25
GIVE A KIND WORD.

10 you know 4 heart that hunger
FOR word of love and cheer.
There are many such about us:
1t may hc that one is near.
Look around you If YOU find il
Speak the word that's needed 50.
And your own heart may be strengthened
a. BY the help that you bestow.
DIT may be that some one faIters
On the brink of sin and wrong.
ana word from you might save him
Help to make the tempted strong
Look about you, o my brother.
what n sin is yours and mino
1t we see that help is needed
Aud VIC give no friendly sign.
Never think kind words are wasted.
Bread on waters cast are thew.
and 1t may be we shall find them
Coming back to lis, some day.
Coming back when sorely needed
III time of sore distress,
80, my friend, let's give them freely
Gift and givcr God will bless.
-Eoch Z. Re.rford, in the Housewife.