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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness TO robust health
marks an epoch ia the life OF the iDdi'
vlduaI. Such a remarkable event II
treasured in the memory AID the agency
whereby the good health has been az
tanned is gratefully blessed. Hence It il
thai SO much IL heard In praise of Eiec-
tric Bitters. So many feel they owe
their res:o alton 70 health, to the use OF
the Great A terative and Tonic. /, you
are troubled with any disease of Kidneys
Liver or Stomach, of long or short
standing you will surely find relief by
use OF Electric Bitters. Sold st SOC and
81 per DO tie az j. VI. Gleissner's drug
atOra
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
PRETTY GIRL SLAVES.
How They Are Bought and Sold In
Market at STEAMBOAT.

How They Are Bought and Sold In the
Market at STEAMBOAT.
There are actually at STEAMBOAT about
ninety regular slave brokers who sell
and buy slaves, or who are the medium
of buying or selling. The slaves are
lodged in houses known by the public,
just as they know the dealers in any
sort of merchandise. The principal
slave houses are about thirty.
The Abyssinian slaves are rare on &C
count of the delicacy of their health.
An Abyssinian maiden from fourteen to
seventeen is worth from 60 to 100 liras
"a Ira is worth about IS shillings), but
a handsome one is sure to bring 800
liras. White slaves (Tcherkes) are
more abundant. Maidens from twelve
to fifteen are quoted from 60 to 800
liras, and those from sixteen to twenty
from 60 to 1000 liras. The price varies
according to beauty, size, complexion
and accomplishments. Singers and
musicians generally bring good price.
Many people here buy slaves for legal
marriages, preferring them to Turks.
The reason is that slave has no rela-
tions (mother-in-law especially, and,
therefore, no visitors or callers. She
endeavors to please her husband. She
is obedient and economical, and very
affectionate even if pretty well treated.
Many slaves would not leave their
masters for the world, but many others
would be too glad to obtain their lib
erty. Some are well looked after, well
cared for, richly dressed and have costly
jewels. They dine with their lady and
are treated as companions-and-as men,
bers of the family.
Among the possessors of slaves who
were the most noted for their kindness
and benevolence was theflate Princess
Zeinoub Hanoum, the daughter of the
first Viceroy of Egypt, Mehemet Ali.
During her lifetime she gave monthly
allowances, from two to fifty iras, to
each of her slaves. She had some
eighty of them married to respectable
gentlemen, and gave to each dowry of
from e. 200 to e5, 900. Before her death,
three years ago, she made a will grant
ing freedom to all her slaves and dis
tribudng to them valuable presents and
settlements. t
There are hundreds of young girls
who are sold to persons who sell them
or exchange them for others of greater
beauty. 1t is revolving to see to what
extent slavery is encouraged here, and
how many of these poor creatures
would like to fly away from the brutal
ity Of their masters, and how many
others are exported against their will
In general, slavery here is the curse Of
the country.-Constantinople Cor. Lon
asn News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20

A continual coughing is very annoy
ing to persons sitting near you in any
kind of a gathering; besides, 1t is OF
great dsmsge 10 the throat and luRSs,
ana is excef diogly dangerous at this
season of the year. One-hslf bottle OF
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup will relieve
any ordinary cough, and this remedy
costs no more than the inferior grades
that are thrown on the market to sell al
enormous profits. G. G. Shaler drug
gist nO21-d&cly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
SCARLET AND BLACK.
The CoIors by Which Foreigners Indicate
That They Mourn Friends.

The CoIors by Which Foreigners Indicate
That They Mourn Friends.
Private mourning in modern times has
been greatly altered and modified to
suit an age of rapid transit and travel.
Men no longer make a point of wearing
full black for fixed number of months
after the decease of a near relation, and
even content themselves with a black
hat-band and dark colored garments.
Funeral ceremonies, too, are less elabo-
rate, although flowers are largely sent
to the grave.
The following are the accepted rea-
sons for the selection of various colors
for mourning in different countries:
Black-Expresses privation of light.
Worn throughout Europe,
Scarlet-Mourning color. Occasion
ally worn by French Kings.
Yellow-The scar and yellow leaf.
Egypt and Burmah. In Brittany wild
ows' caps among the peasants are yell
low.
Purple and Violent-To express roy
atty. Mourning for Cardinals and Kings
of France. Violet color mourning for
Turkey.
White-Emblem of ''white-handed
hope" China.
Deep Blue-Bokhara mourning.
Pale Brown-The withered leaves.
Persia.
Grayish Brown-Earth. Ethiopia and
Abyssinia.
The most curious funeral on record
was that of Inez de Castro-''the Queen
crowned after death'-who was MUIR
dered in the fourteenth century by
three assassinS. The lady was the wife
of a Portuguese Crown Prince, and she
was murdered by order of the King, her
father-in-law. The Prince never spoke
to his father again, and when the old
man died the remains of Inez were lift
ed from the grave, placed on magnifi
cent throne. and crowned Queen of Por-
tugal. The clergy, the nobility and the
people did homage TO her corpse and
kissed the bones of her hands. There
sat the dead Queen, with her yellow
hair hanging like vail round her
CHASTITY form. One fieshless hand held
the scepter, and the other the orb of
royalty.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
A CHINESE lMposToR.
How He swindled His Native Country Out
of Two Million Dollars.

How He Swindled His Native Country Out
of Two Million Dollars.
All Chinatown is talking of the ex-
PLOTS of one of their number. The story,
as it runs, tells of the adventures and
tremendous frauds of Yong Foy boy, a
natural born heather, who has taken
thousands from his countrymen. Orig
inally New Yorker, and a clever gam
bier, he accumulated So, 500 and started
off for China. Yong has gone through
a most variegated experience, has bun
coed several large cities out of some
thing like $4,000, 600, and is now enjoy
ing the excitement of a pursuit by the
soldiers of the Emperor, who have in
structions when they find him to cut
him into eighteen pieces.
While on the voyage to China, it Is
said, Yong picked up wicked COM
panion who had lived in Chicago, and
they resolved on vigorous campaign OF
bunco throughout the fowery kingdom.
The Chicago man acted as valet They
arrived at Canton, and the valet gave
out the information to some journalist
that Yong was arecently returned COM
missioner mandarin in this country,
where he had been studying the rail-
roads, and was then on his way to Pekin
to make his report.
Yong carried out his part well. He
was accepted as Chi Chong Wong, the
King of one of the six imperial boards.
Whatever he wished for he had given
him.
The distinguished Chi Chong Wong,
whom he represented, is the uncle of
the present Emperor, who finds it con-
ducive to his longevity and reputation
to keep within his palace, so that he is
not known to the outside world except
by reputation.
Through some agency Yong got Chi's
seal forged, and, armed with that and
his own presumption, he began opera
lions on the town of Soon Chu, where
the chefoo or project entertained him
magnifcently!
From Loo Choo, the Paris of China,
he obtained $3.50, 900, and from Ly Chu
500, 900. More than twenty cities paid
tribute to him before the discovery of
the fraud. An immense reward is now
offered for him, but with all the money
at his disposal it is probable that he
made his escape to Canada.-N. Y.
Letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
She Suffered for Twenty Years

NV wife has suffered for fifteen years
tom congestion and painful menstrual
Iion- After using three bottles of Brad
fieln's Female Regulator che is low able
70 do her house work and go where che
phases. j. w. D-vis. Moravisn Falls,
y. G. Write Bradfirld Rig. Co., Allan
Is Ga, for particulars. Sold BY J, NJ.
G!eissner. ia30d-&cIm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Y. NJ. e. A. Committees.

The following committees have been
appointed for the coming year for the
Ladies' Auxiliary:
DevotiOnal-Mrs. A. K. Perry, Mrs.
j. A. Bright, and Mrs. NJ. P. Jolley.
ReceptiOn-Mrs. G. F. Worley, Mrs
E. E. HolIar, Miss Jessie Anderson
Miss Maude Murphy, Miss Minnie Par
ent and Miss Florence Elston.
Room-AisS Thompson, Miss Ed
wards, Miss Ina Worley, Miss Lizzie
Anderson and Miss Nettie Whitney.
Flower and decorating-Mrs. Jacobs,
Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Spires,
and Mrs. Hamilton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
A PROMINENT MAN DEPARTED.

Died, at his residence in the city Of
Abilene, Kansas. at o'clock p. N.
Tuesday, February 18th, 1890, Jacob
Augustine, Esq, aged p years 9
months and q days.
Mr. Augustine was born in Stark
county, Ohio, and acquired such educa-
tion as boys in that section of Ohio
usually secured in those early days.
While yet boy he went into store
and soon developed that wonderful
business ability that characterized him
throughout life.
At an early age he engaged in bust
ness for himself and went through
many adversities, but no reverse of for
tune was sufficient to break his indomit-
able will. A man of untiring energy
and force of character he accomplished
an amount of work that was a matter
of establishment to those who knew him
in those early years of his active busy
life.
He spent many years in merchandiz-
ing in Ohio along the line of the Ohio
canal, and engaged extensively in the
produces business.
When northern Illinois was being de-
veloped be left Ohio and located at
Mendoza, LaSalle county, Illinois, and
was one of the chief instrumentalities
in making that one of the most prosper
Gus towns in the state.
In 1859 Mr.. Augustine with our
townsmen, DR.. j. NJ. and VS.. Hodge,
came to Abilene, then nothing but a
Texas cattle town. He purchased the
townsite from Messrs. Thompson and
Mccoy, and from that time he devoted
his extraordinary ability to building up
the city of Abilene. He settled here
with the determination to make this a
permanent home for himself and family,
and from the day of his location here he
was firm believer in the future of the
city or his cholce. The growth and
prosperity of this city is more largely
due to his untiring zeal and unceasing
efforts in its behalf than is generally
supposed. He never wavered in his
efforts to build up a city here. His
faith in the productive qualities of our
grand p-airies and their ability to maiRl
tain here prosperous young city was
never shaken. Always hopeful, always
confident of the growth and develop
ment of his fayorite city, he was untir-
ing in his efforts to advance the ma
terial and moral interests of Abilene.
During his residence in Abilene be
has devoted himself to his real estate
interests. he was one of the founders
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Hearts Are Trumps.

Judge b. W. Peck feels considerably
encouraged over the outlook. After a
small harvest Of marriage licenses since
the beginning of the year there has
been an unusual boom and the mar
riage bells have taken to ringing
again. The approach of St. Valen.
tines day no doubt caused the futtel
of hearts.
The following licenses have been is.
sued:
{ Henry NJ. Wager, Hope.
Cora Bell Kamble, Hope.
Geo. a. Finnel, Cowles, Neb.
Emma A. Lowe, Herington.
Chas. Oerbst, Hope.
! Barbara Kippenberger, Hope.
IH. E. Musser, Belle Springs
Mary Hershey, Belle Springs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever
Sores, letter, Chspped bands, Chill
elaius, COrrs, and all Skin EruptIons
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quir"d. II ia guarantee to give perfect
satisfaction. or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. Fo. Rale BIZ J. NJ
Gleifsuer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
of the Abilene Bank. Mr.. Augustine

of the Abilene Bank. Mr.. Augustine
having sold to G. FL. Lebold half in
terest in his purchase here, these gen
tlemen in the spring of 1870 established
the Abilene Bank, and under the firm
name of Augustine & LebOld they
transacted an immense real estate bust
ness, locating hundreds of our prosper.
GUS farmers on the farms they now
occupy. This firm of Augustine 4
Lebold by their business methods and
energy did more to attract attention
to central Kansas than any other infu
ence. They built up for themselves
state reputation for enterprise. and
labored as few men labored in behalf
Of their adopted home.
About two years ago Mr.. Augustine
was attacked with diabetis; he visited
various watering resorts in the vain
search for a restoration 10 health. At
times he appeared to improve, but his
system was too badly broken down and
about year ago be gave up all bust
ness as well as all hope of ever regain
ing his health. Only a week before he
died he was confined to his bed. Every
thing that willing hearts or ready
hands could do was done, but nothing
could be done but to smooth his path
way to the tomb. Not murmer or
complaint escaped his lips. He knew
the end was near. He said his parting
WORDS to his loved ones that will be re-
membered while life lasts; he was anx-
ious for the hour of dissolution.
A loving and devoted husband, a
most affectionate father, good citizen;
he has ceased to live and his familiar
face will be seen 10 more. He leaves
wife, two daughters-Mrs. G. a.
Hodge and Mrs. J. b. Case-and his
son, j. Fred.
And now is there no lesson in such a
life? May We not profit by the exam
pie be set before US? Yes, we think
50. He is man WHO in early life be-
came christian and was active in all
church work, III Sabbath school, in
prayer meeting. Although the busiest
IF men, yet ne always found time TO
look after the interests of his church;
on all questions of moral reform he
was ia advance; his heart and hand
were ever open 10 The Cal; of charity;
no church has. been built in Abilene
without a liberal contribution from
him. He approved and endorsed what
vas good and pure and calculated to
benefit society, and WAS unsparing in
t!euunciation of all that Was vicious
and evil in its tendencies. An ardent,
practical probibitionist he had no SYM
pathy or patience with the viOlatOrs of
the prohibitory law. Yes, surely there
is lesson in such life.
1t is not alone the bereaved family
that will miss him, their loss Is in
deed irreparable, but the struggling
poor that have Oh SO many occasions
received his benetactions. But now
his work is done and well done. All
that remains for US is to lay him away
gently in the silent city of the dead
with his loved ones who have gone be-
fore and await his coming. Peace to
his memory. II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the regular an
nual m Meeting of the stockholders of the RE.
FLECTOR Publishing company of Abilene
Kansas, will be held at their Office in Abilene
on Saturday, February 221, A. D. 1890, begin
ming at 7 p. m, for the election OF directors
for the ensuing year and for the transaction
o. such other business as may properly come
before them. J.J. COOPER, President.
RICHARD WARING, Secretary. d&c-td
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vgs seuettor.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 1890.
GONE TO REST.
Tmure, siye CprsBcp;eh Over she Rs
mains Of Dir. JaeW6 AUgust;D'
Obituary

Obituary
The city was given up this afternoon
to mourning, the occasion being the OBJ
servance of the funeral services OF the
late Mr.. jacob Augustine, which were
held at the house at o'clock. The
business houses were closed ana near
" every representative business man
was in attendance Oh the sad cere-
monies in order to show respect &c the
memory of one whose life and business
interests were so Intimately mingled
with those of the city of Abilene.
The services were impressiveiy con-
Quoted by Rev. e. i. Walker, assisted
by Rev. F. NJ. Porch, who made the
prayer. In brief but appropriate words
the mourning friends were comforted
and the deceased's long life of useful
ness and success was reviewed. The
singing by DR.. and Mrs. Hewett, Mrs.
C. F. Mead and J. D. Heym was
sweetly rendered, and few eyes weie
dry when the last words WIRE said.
Then home by the bands of his Old
business associates, Messrs. Nj. Nicolay,
J. E. Bonebrake, Il B. Jacobs, R. j.
Finley. T. E. Sewel and D. Croft, the
remains were tenderly carried from the
luxurious home. The interment YVES
in the Abilene cemetery whence long
train of carriages took the friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
A Boon to Wives.

Having used Mothers Friend" ] would
not be without IL. Il is boon to wives
who know they must psss through the
painful ordeal of childbirth. Mrs. C..
Melburne, lows. Write The BrsdfeId
Regulator Co.. Atlantis, Ga, toy further
particulars. S,lt; BIZ J. N, Gieissner..
ia30-d&eI No
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Buy your buggy paint and buggy
Varnish of Smith, for a dollar.
Dickinson Horses for Albany.

Henry Cuthbert leaves today with a
car load of Dickinson horses which he
takes through to Albany, New York.
They are a handsome lot and prove
conclusively that Dickinson county and
central Kansas are emphatically
adapted to the raising of first-class
stock and can furnish good horsefiesh
TO the world. The large number of
horses that have been sent out from
this county in the past at good prices
gives our farmers hint as to a most
profitable line of production.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Improved Farms for Sale Cheap on
Long q ire.
T.oANSi

/ have a few thousand dollars here IN BANK
which wish to place in the next thirty days In
first mortgages on farms at low rates. with priv
ilege Of paying at any time. -
T2tf HILAND SOUTHW0RTH,
Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20

Experience proves that nothing else
so surely destroys scrofula, as Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20

Plastico, the new wall finish, at
Smiths, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-20
Poll Evil Curedl-

-EN-
After five years of practical experience;
am able to guarantee to cure Poll Eviland
FistuIa in horses WITHOUT PAIN. OnlxkwO
or three treatments required. All diseases Of
horses and stock treated successfully. y
TERMS REASON Able -
a. L. Eisenhour, Veterinary Surgeon,
Residence, one block east of the Southside
schOO lhouse, Abilene, Kansas. So
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for license to the Secretary OF Agr'
-,-a-ae-sifsEipr that tho articles are
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gist.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-22
AN ORDINANCE.

ata meeting Of the council OF the
CIV of Roanoke. held January 18th.
1890. the following ordinance was
adopted:
Be it orlaued iha, section l of chap
ter 20. Of Tie Geusral Ordinances ne
am.nGcd All reorda!ncd so as to read
rs tniowr:
Seton |. 20 person shall permit
biz horse. niue. sheep. goats or cattle
81 90 at larre in the city; Provided,
that mich COWS and heller calls. which
are benz raised Tor COWS by citizens of
this ci,y. may snat large between sui
r,sc ..:d >u, dnwn Anvone vi"iatins
his section silaa be lined three dollars
for each ,lleu,a, and such animal or
animals may be impounded until re-
leemsd. aua ii nos redeemed within
for weight hnurs it HAY be sold aud
ili- procecds-att detlGctng the line
and co-ls for Keeping and arrestlng.
shall be held by the treasurer Tor the
benefit of the owner.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be
duly advertised by the clerk OF the
council for at least ten days prior to
February 1sl, 1890, and go into effect
and operation on and after that date.
A copy-Tesle
GEORGE L. BENNETT,
iau1G to ieb1st. Clerk.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-22
LOCAL. NJ 4 TIERS.
HAPPENINGS In AND AROUND
THE CITY.
GATHERED BY OUR REPORTERS.
The Force Of Hnbs, Causes a sSisappre
hension-.In Precarious Condition.
Brought Before Commissioners
RhOdes.-.Mayor's Court.

A prominent young man OF Roam
oke, who has just recovered FROM an
attack of the grip was walking
down First avenue yesterday and,
when opposite CofTman's drugstore,
met a friend whom he hailed thus;
'How are you, old boy: I'm glad to
see you. Won'tyou come in and take
something with me ~
why, my dear fellow, you know |
never drink" responded his friend.
''Oh, you misunderstood me. am
Just getting from out of the grip OF
the "influ.," and mean antipyrine,
not stronger stimulation. Come,
take dose
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-22
SPECIAL Local NOTICES.

SPECIAL LOCAL. SSasSES.
Ice cream at Catogni's. jan14tf
Artists material III Picken's.
jan11-tf.
Go to Catogni's for all kinds Of
taffy. Janl4 II
Lynn Haven oysters Oh the half
shell at Catogni's. Jan14tf
If you want lots in Hyde Park
call at once.
nol5 TT FRANCIS B. KEMP & Co
Go to Davis & Co., jefferson sheet,
for staple and fancy groceries.
dec20-lmi
A beautiful stock of japanese goods
have Just been received by Il. H..
Stewart & Co. T
Buy Your cooking stoves from NH,
Jennings s. Co., near market house.
Salem avenue. 7
For fire insurance call at the office
OF the Roanoke Trust, Loan and Safe
Deposit Co. dsc2o-tt
Stoves. stoves! stoves! cheaper
than ever at NJ. Il. Jennings s. Co.,
Salem avenue, near market house
oct7-tf
Oysters on the bali Shell 4; Catogni's.
dec 14tli
Cheap lots on installments, cheap
lots for cash, cheap lots usual terms.
]. T. Wingtield, insurance and real
estate agent. t
Joseph Coin, The clothisr, has just
moved into his new quarters No. "A
Salem avenue, George IL. Davis old
stand, and has opened up a frst-cass
tailoring establishment i'll connection,
under the management Of his cutter,
F. II. Ayers. janl0-tf.
Reduction on ali heavy suits and
overcoats of Jos. Cchn's, The ea,em
avenue cothier. Now is yonr chance 10
geta good suit or overcoai cheap.
jan l0tf
The largest aud best selected stoc~
Of suitings aud trousefiag III the city
can be found in the tailoring depart
meat Of Joseph Cohu. the Salem avenue
clothle. Geo. II. Davis old siand)
Their artistic cutter, Mr t. II Ayre>.
is now on hand AID read, 10 take Your
measure. Ja"lu-f
Finest imported suiiia4s ard ;rous
eriug at Joseph Coho's Sa.sn a,etl
next door to Roseobeuni's dry 20
store. jsUlC-tf
Antique oak dining and chamber
suits in large variety at L. II. Stew
art s. Co.'S.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-22
precnrlous CONDITION..

The colored boy, Moses Saunders,
who saws he was shot Sunday by Mr..
John Martin, is still in very critical
condition with very little hope OF re-
covery Mr.. Martin says he had no
idea of shooting the boy aud only
fred to scare him. Afler ar.nS the
pistol several times he went into The
house and laughingly told his wife
about the boys running so fast to get
out of the reach ofthe dogs. He says
he didn't know that the boy had been
struck until the next morning.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-22
a s:n.s, s.auls.

The Commercial National Bank, cor
ner Jefferson Stree, aud Third ave-
nuo, is The only bauk in the city that
has lire-proof vault and time-lock
SAFE They do 4 general bankiSS bust
ness and make collections on all points.
They also pay interest on deposits.
ianS-;f I