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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Unions of brotherhood Carpenters.

New York state heads the list with
IS unions; Pennsylvania comes next
with SO unions, and Massachusetts is
third with 50 unions. Illinois also has
SO unions and Ohio has 40 unions.
The reports show over half the local
unions charge So or more initiation fee
some charge as high as s25. In IS per
cent. of the unions the dues are so cents
or more per month, while the large pro-
portion hold weekly meetings and pay
sick benefits Of 81 to SO per week for a
period of from ten to twenty-six weeks
per year. The wages range from $1.75
to $3.50-the general average is $3.50 to
s. per day-ans most of our unions now
work either eight or nine hours per day.
Biennial Report of National' Secretary
P. J. Mcclure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
AsibIe Significance of Stones.

The Jews, it will be possibly remem-
bered by many, had a tradition that
when, on the day of atonement, the
high priest asked of the Almighty for
giveness for the sins of the whole ma
tiOn, if they were forgiven, the stones
in the Trim and Thummim shone most
brightly; if the contrary, they became
black. The breast plate of the high
priest contained twelve stones, each
one of which represented tho tribes of
Israel
Coming down to later time, there
were certain stones which symbOlizeG
the twelve apostles Peter is represent
ed by the jasper or garnet, Andrew by
the sapphire, James by the chalcedOny,
John by the emerald. Philip by the sar-
donyx, Bartholomew by the comedian
Matthew by the chrysolitc, Thomas by
the bcryl, Thaddeus by the chryso-
praise. james the lesser by the topaz,
Simeon by the jacinth and Matthias by
the amethyst. 1t is scarcely probable
that these humble men of Galilee, fol
lowers of the meek Nazarcnc, knew OF
the existence of this symbolism, but it
shows i'll what valued estimation they
were held b. those who had been led by
their teachings.
1t is not 10 be wondered at, since
these stones were used by divine au-
thority to bcautify and adorn the office
of the high priesthood. that something
of their virtue should be held to belong
to the holy men who taught such beat
tfful truths to humanity.-Sally Joy
White
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Ono of the Mysteries,

This world is full of inexplicable mys-
teries. Helpless children are crying for
something to eat and growing up in ig-
norance because they have no clothing
in which to go to school and no money
to procure books. Yet some men who
say their prayers three times day go
and pay 81 900 for dog. The children,
poor things, can go TO the bad for all
they care, but the dog must be paid for
Mt any cost. A cur is of more value in
their eyes than many children.-Farn-
ers' Friend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Deft with His Toes.

A man recently wrote to the London
newspapers about an 1s-year-old lad Iv-
ing at Bristol, who, being without arms.
paints pictures by holding brush in his
mouth. 1t has since been discovered
that there is an armless man at Antwerp
who has for years worked at copying
pictures in the public gallery there. He
uses his toes instead of his fingers, and
can put his foot into the tail pocket Of
his coat. pull out his handkerchief and
wipe his head, which is bald, all the
while balanced on q high stool.-Cor.
New York Sun
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
POVERTY AND PLUTocRAcY.
A Glance at Our Present Strained Social
Condition.

Glance at Our Present Strained Social
Condition.
Because wage earners, as class, en-
joy today more of the good things OF life
than ever before, by some it is argued
that in their condition there is nothing
of which they may reasonably complain.
But the question concerning the wage
earning class that is up for discussion,
as Fair minded persons will perceive, is
not whether they enjoy more Of the
wealth they produce than heretofore,
but whether they enjoy all they are en-
titled to.
Economically the situation is unstable.
Our present system Of holding land, IN.
der which probably three-fourths Of all
the land in this country, for speculative
purposes, is held out of use, thus produo~
ing rent and a powerful class Of non
laboring rent takers; our present system
Of issuing money, by which the circulat-
ing medium of the country is monopo-
hzed for the benefit of the bOndholders
and the creditor class generally, thus
producing interest and another powerful
class of nOn-laboring interest takers, and
the complete subserviency of the law
makers, editors and clergymen, as rule,
to these two powerful classes, resulting
in multitudinous laws intended to favor
the cunning operations of those who live
by plundering wealth producers by
means Of the legal manipulation of cap
ital and the fostering Of public opinion
favorable to such legislation, have
brought nearly to elimination social
system that must end in benefcent
change, the complete enslavement Of
wage earners or war.
What the outcome will be no man
can prophesy. Economic education may
be 50 rapid that needful notifications
will be made, or stupid Indifference may
lull the mass of the people into care
lessness that will be punished by conf
plete industrial servitude-a mighty
plutocracy living in unparalleled splen-
dor, with millions Of human drudges
providing them with whatever their vi
tiated tastes may demand; or an increase
Of the power and impudence of the cap
italists may lash an awakened and out
Ao3CN pCOpAO HVO LUZ ti1oO WIZ CAp1Soo
itself in bloody and dreadful war. y =
Will there be any considerable change
in the situation by which the next gen
Grafton will benefit? believe there will.
l think the industrial system will not
last fifty years longer. 1t will be peace
fully improved or violently overthrown
to give place to better. That our civil
ization, like some civilizations of the
past, will be utterly destroyed is not
probable. What changes come are
likely to be improvements, and some
great accomplishment for the social bet
terment of men will probably occur
within the next fifty years. The only
question is whether the improvement
will come through evolution or revo-
luton. Through evolution, L hope;
through revolution, 1 fear.-Hugh o.
Pentecost In Arena.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Beggs' Family Medicines.

We are introducing Beggs' Little
Liver Pills, which are giving wonder
full satisfaction for indigestion, consti-
patton or any arrangement of the
bowels, liver or kidneys. ANY one
desiring a perfect pill should
not fail to try them. Each bot
tie containes 35 pills, and a dose re-
ouires only from l to 3 pills, so one
bottle will last any ordinary family six
months. Price 25 cents. Sold and
warranted by C. c. Shalec, Druggist. Q
no21-d&c-1y =
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Vegetable Intelligence.

An illustration Of apparent intelli-
gence In plants is the behavior of the
Egyptian lotus In this climate. In the
warmer countries, where it is at home,
the roots of the lotus spread laterally
close to the surface. In this country
the plant learned, after single years
experience of a New Jersey winter, TO
prepare for this freezing season by aban-
doning its surface lateral roots in early
autumn and sending out crop Of roots
lower down-so far down that they
were below the reach of frost. In this
sHy the plant kept up its life continu-
ously over winter, and when spring re-
turned the deep level roots were aban-
doned in their turn and the surface
roots once more sent out.
Then there are certain minute plants,
some Of them quite microscopic, which
grow in wayside pools, and which
move continually in whorls or spiralS,
without any moving influence In the
water. In the myriad forms of this mi
mute life the erudition of the pro-
foundest men Of science is required to
determine whether they are animal or
vegetable in their nature. And then
who knows whether the scientists are
quite rightf The moral of the whole
matter is that life in the two forms is
identical. But what have you said
when you have said that2 Does the
fact of the identity prove that there is
spirit in matter, or that animal, human
intelligence is merely phase of mat
ter1 You pay the money of your edu-
cation and take your choice of the two
horns of the dilemma.-Boston Tran
script
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Drunkenness-Liuuor Habit

In all the world there is but one cure.
Dr. Haines' Golden Specific. 1t can be
be given in cup Of tea or coffee with
out the knowledge of the person taking
1t, eHecting a speedy and permanent
cure, whether the patient is a moderate
drlnker or an alcoholic wreck. Thous-
ands OF drunkards have been cured who
have taken the Golden Specific in their
cofiee without their knowledge, and to-
DAY believe they quit drinking of their
own free will No harmful effect results
from its administration. Cures guar
antetd. Send for circular and full par
ticulars. Address in confidence,
Golden Specific Co., lS5 Race st. Gin
cinaati, Ohio. I4-Iy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Is Consumption IncurahIe2

Read she following: Mr.. c. H. Morris.
Newark, ARK, sHyI: WAS dowo with
Abscess Of Lungs, aud friends aud phys
lcians pronounced me an incurable con.
Sumptive. Began taking DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am
now on nv Ihird bottle, and able 20
oversees the work on my farm. Ii is the
finest medicine eyer made" Jesse
AiddleWart, DeCator, Ohio, says: Had
tt not been for DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption would have died OF
lung troubles. Was given up by doctors.
Am now In best of health" Try il.
Sample bottles free st j. M. GIeissner's
drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
A Curious AnRsthetic.

A curious anesthetic used by the
Chinese has recently been made known
by DR.. q. Lambuth in his third annual
report of the Soochow hospital It is
obtained by placing a frog in a jar of
-four and irritating it by prodding it.
Under these circumstances it exudes a
liquid which forms a paste with the
flour. This paste dissolved in water
has well marked anesthetic properties.
After the finger has been immersed in
the liquid for few minutes it can be
cut to the bone without any pain be-
ing felt.-St. Louis Republic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
An Eminent Doctors Prrse, iutiou.

DR.. c. P. Henry. Chicago. FL, wht
has praetic'd medicine many yca..says
LAst 'pring be used and prepc- iher
ClArke's Extract of Flax (PapilIor) Skin
cure 10 40 or 30 CAGES, and never knew {,
case where 1t failed to cure Il know NJ
no remedy l can rely IN 50 implicitly
Positive cure for I'll diseases of the tkin.
Applied externally. CIarke's Flax aoal
lie best for babies. Skin cure 81 90.
Soap Is cents. At Barnes .nd North.
crafts drug store. j. 29,d&clw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28

Of organilnga so
ciety Of Journey
men carpenters
and joiners, thor
oughly American
IN character and
as broad as the
land in which we
live, embracing
all men of the
trade regardless
of race, CT d,
color or politics.
The call went
forth from ST.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28

AFTER SUNSET.

The vast and solemn company o. clouds
Around the suns death, liz, incarnadined,
Cool into asby wan; a. night enshrouds
The level pasture, creeping up behind
Through Voiceless wales, DER lawn and purpled
hill
And hREed mead, her history to fulfill
Cows low from fer OF farms; the lettering wind
Signs in the hedge; you hear It II you Will
Though all the wood, alive atop With wings
Lifting and sinking through the leafy hooks,
Seethes with the ciamOr Of q thousand rocks
Now every sound at length Is hush d away
These few are sacred moments. One more day
Drops in tho shadowy gulf OF byRone things
William AIlngham-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28

John Burns says that it is mistake to
think that the strikes of the police, post
men and military of London are over.
The discomfort is greater than ever be-
fore, and there will be no permanent
peace until the government needs the de-
mands of the men. John L. Mahon, for
merly lecturer Of the Social League
and the Democratic Federation, is score
t,ry of the Postmen's union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
A Heiress' Fortune.

A gentleman waiting to have his por-
trait taken had handed to him an al
bum of photographs. Hardly had he
opened the book when he shrieked and
fell insensible to the floor. The album
contained a photograph OF his daugh-
ter, whom he had lost sight of for
twenty-one years. She was traced and
found to be earning a precarious live
Hhood by teaching music. She is now
sole heiress to fortune of,several mill
Ions. Tit, Bits.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
PHENOMENAL PROGRESS.
It HaN Been Experienced by the United
brotherhood of Carpenters

It HaN Been Experienced by the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters.
The report submitted by Secretary P.
]. Mcclure to the biennial convention
of the Brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Joiners, met In Chicago Aug. 419, con-
tains most satisfactory and cheering in
formation. Those who watch the prog
ress Of the labor movement have, during
the past two years, been at times as
founded at the great strides the carpen-
tiers were making under intelligent direc-
ton, and the official statements here
with presented viii be read with great
pleasure by everyAworhngmau:
Early in 1881. while resident Of st.
Louis, Mo-, your general secretary be-
came convinced Of the absolute necessity
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28

A correspondent of The New York Sun
suggests that sheds be constructed by
employers so that their workmen may
nave a sheltered place in which to eat
their dinner. The Sun says that if the
workingman sits in the rain or sun to
eat his MONDAY meal, and swallows his
cold grub without wine, beer or lemon
ade, it is because he prefers so to do, and
he is envied by the dyspeptic capitalist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye.

The bat sAlve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, SOr's. Ulcers. Salt Rhrum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Haud.. Chill
blains, COrrs, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures PLEA, or no pay re-
quirrd. II Ia guaranteed TO give perfect
Subtraction. or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by j. NJ.
GIeirSnpr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Beggs' Family Medicines.

Beggs' Diarrhoe8 BaIsam will curt
any case of diarrhOea, collie or dysenterS
more quickly and effectually than any
ether medicine on the market. 1t is
purely vegetable, and no one need feaI
giving it TO the most delicate child, OIL
the strongest of men. Try it. and you
will not he disappointed. Sold by c. c.
Shaler, Druggist. no2I-d&c-1y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Costly Rainent.

Grandma lat her paper)-Law sakesl
Here's a notice of my dear Jennie's
weddin'. Frankie, what does t-f-o-u-s-
s-e-a-u spell9
frankie (promptly)-Trousers:
Grandma-Land of Goshen! Eff they
cost $500 it's shame and a disgrace.
What's this world a-comin' TO, anyhow
-Pittsburg Bulletin
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Disturbance of the Heart

Heart disease is like an assassin,
which creeps upon you in the dark,
snd strikes you when unaware.
Therefore. do not overlook any
uneasiness in the region of the heart or
disturbance in its action, but at once
take DIR. Flint's Remedy. Descriptive
treatise with each bottle. For sale by
John n. Gleissner or address Mack
Drug Co., n. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
Rsrps, Family Medicines.

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker is working wonders as blood
purifier. No other medicine has beer
found its equal. 1t th@Oughly cleanse
the systeu.A 1t 9R be&ven to children
as we'll as a@lts, with equal safety; 1t
JSpureiy 1amiE mefncire, and no
family Gan Hford6o 9 without it.
Druggi4. . no21-d&c-1y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
snfsred for Fifteen years.

&swife has suffered for fifteen years
from congestion and painful menstrual
NonAftef using three bottles of Brad
fieI CD Female Regulator she is now
sbl0zA do some house work and go
where she pleases. J. w. DAVIS, Nor
AVIAN Falls, n. G.
Wife Bradfieid Reg. Co., Atlanta,
Ga, for particulars. Sold by John NJ.
Gleissner, Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
They Go Together.

Johnson-Ln Otscgo county, Mich
igan, there is town named Redhead-
vile.
Jackson-Yes, il is Just across the
river from Whtehorseburg.-Wes
Shore
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28

SPortsman-Why do you suppose
the stork is all neck, legs and wings?
Naturalist-Probably that he may be
utilized for boarding house chicken
hcassee. "-HaspersSBaEar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
MASONIC

Abilene Commandery No. p, X. T.-Meets IN
Masonic hall on the first and third Thursdays OF
each month. W. r. Giles, &. c. John NJ. Gleiss-
ner, Recorder. lbs
Cyrus Chapter, No. 25, r. \. M.-Meets in Ma
sonic hall on the second ard fourth Fridays OF
sacn month. |, s. Hallam, II. P. J. L. WOrley,
Secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28

GTAUNTON MILITARY ACADEMY for
~ young men and boys. For ira cata-
logue, address Staunton Military Academy,
Staunton, Va $50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-28
SOCIETY CAL END If
GRAND ARMY OF Tile REpuRIIf

Abilene Post No. 6S-Meets at the court
rouse the second and fourth Monday even
.ngS OF each month. All comrades are in
Mted 10 meet with US. 1. 5. Hallam, P O.;
w.. $ Anderson. Adjutant. ie2sIy
woman s Relief Corps, No. -Meetsalteruate
IuesdaY afternoons ats O'Clock in the city hall.
secretary.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Damon Lodge No. 6-Mcets ever, ,vednes-
day evening. corner second and broadway.
Visiting brothers cordially invited. VI. III.
Malott. :. c.; A. E. Cooper, h OF 4. & S.
A. o. wv.
Abilene Lodge, No. 9S-Meets every lSurs-
day evening in Odd Fellows hall. W j. Win.
field, NJ. w; Richard Warning, recorder
l. o. o. F.
Western Home Lodge, l. o. o. F., No. Go
Meets every Tuesday evening in Odd Fellows
hall. Officers: Noble Grand, d. II. Metzgpr
Secretary, J. T. HOrnaday. Visiting brethren
cordially welcome.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-03-08

For more than half century no
mayor of New York has been elected
for two full terms in succession.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-03-08
& SONAL AND iMPERSONAL

Queen Victoria is the richest
woman in the British Kingdom. She
has accumulated a fortune of $50, 000.-
900.
The oldest man in New York
State is Abram Ephraim Elmer. who
is one hundred and twenty-five years
old and lives at Washington Mills.
Prince Bismarck is said to take
more pleasure in accounting the duel
ing and drinking feats Of his student
days than in relating any of his later
triumphs in the field Of craftsmanship.
"A woman Living lear Freehold. N.
j., nearly eighty years old, claims she
has travelled but once on the cars,
never saw steamboat and was never
more than twenty miles from home.
Turner, the great landscape paint
err, once said to wealthy Partisan
pupil: You would make a noted art
ist il you were poor" So Simon Cam
eron once remarked: my son Don
had many advantages. but I had ono
which overbalanced them all-pover-
ty."
Colonel Robert Ingersoll is ac-
cepted by those who know as one OF
the best cooks in New York. He is
said to be gourmet of the highest
altitude. and his friends say he pre-
pares with his own hands the biggest
part of the menu at the private dim
ners he gives at his home.
Baron Hirsch, who has given ten
million dollars to the poor Jews of
Russia. Poland. Hungary and Austria.
is fifty-tive years of age and childless.
Besides this gift to the Jews. Baron
Hirsch gave ten million dollars to
Christian charities some time ago.
His benefactions are unequaled in the
worlds history.
The Shah of Persia, on his former
visit to London, attended grand con-
cert given in his honor. Being asked
afterward what part of the programme
especially pleased him, he expressed
great delight in hearing the first
selection, referring to tho hideous
sounds accompanying the ''tuning-up"
of the orchestra.
-Tamberlik, the tenor, who died
the other day, was once strOlling
through the market at Madrid, when
he noticed great lot of song birds in
cages. He drew thousand-franc
note from his pocket. handed it to the
proprietor, and threw open all the
cages. saying: 'Go and be free. my
brothersw as the birds few away.
General Sherman is reputed to
possess the happy faculty of never re-
peating the same anecdote. Although
he tells story on every fitting occa-
sion it is always new and pointed. An
other enviable characteristic of the old
soldier is his tender affection for vet
Grams of the war. His door is always
open to them and he is never too busy
to hear the story of an old comrade in
arms. In many instances he has added
well-filled purse to his words OF en-
enlargement
Over half a century ago Joseph
Conkling and Maria Tuttle were
neighbors and lovers living with their
parents near Batavia, N. 7. The
course of true love did not run smooth
with them. 1t was the old story of the
penniless sutton. The disappointed
lovers went their respective ways and
found other consorts from whom in
the course of time they were parted by
death. After many years OF separa-
ton the old-time lovers met again by
chance and the happy sequel is told in
the announcement of their nuptials.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-03-08
= The Violin of Ole Bull.

Mrs. Bull has collection OF valu.
able souvenirs. many OF them pres
ents to her illustrious husband. Ono
of the most interesting is Casper di
Salo violin OF golden brown. with a
decorated scroll. whose graceful curve
ends in head. half ch6eub, half
human. This was carved in the six
teenth century by that strange. wild
genius, Benvenuto Cellini The vio-
lin was put into a museum to preserve
it when Innspruck was invaded by the
French. but soldier pilfered it. ard
sold it for a trifie to Rhehazek, a coll
lector of violins. Ole Bull longed for
it the moment he saw it, but Rhehazek,
though very poor, refused to sell it.
though he relented enough to say:
IF ever 1 do part with it, you shall
have it for one hundred golden ducats."
A few years later, when dining with
Mendelssohn and List, a note with an
immense seal was brought to Ole
Bull. Rhehazek was dead, and his
son offered the violin at his fathers
price. When Ole Bull joyfully shout
ed: 1T is mine! 1t is mine!" Liszt
said: "You man from Norway, arc
you crazy?" and Mendelssohn ex-
claimed: ..It's an extravaganza OK
which only a fiddler is capable. IN.
Y Star
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-03-08

Mr.. Blunt-.rve never given you
credit for knowing much, Mrs. Go
lightly. but" Mrs. G. Indignant
ly)-"Sir, do you wish to insult mep"
Mr.. Blunt-"But, madam, I've always
admired your grace and beauty"
Mrs. G. (smilingly)-"I accept your
apology, sir. "-Cincinnati CONNER
cial.