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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
THE BUNCo srEERER.

AL this pleased me and in Q measure numbed
the suspicion that was thoroughly aroused.
Eventually the blue-eyed one discovered, nav,
insisted, that had taste for cards (this was
clumsily worked in, but il was my fault, for in
that met him half way and allowed him no
chance Of good acting. Hereupon laid my
head upon one side and simulated unholy wis
dom, quoting odds and ends Of poker talk, all
ludricously misapphed. My friend kept his
countenance admirably and well he might. for
nve minutes Later we arrived, always by the
Purest OF chances, at place where we could play
cards and also frivol with Louisiana state lot
terry tickets. Would / play? "Nay," said I,
''for to me cards have neither meaning nor con,
tinuity, but let rs assume that am going TO
play. How would you and your friends get to
work Would you play 9 straight game or
make me drunk, orwell. the fact is I'm .
you'd let me know something about bunco
steering" Ny blue-eyed friend erected him.
self into an obelisk of profanity. He cursed
me by his gods-the right and the left bower;
ne even cursed the very good cigars he had
gwen me. But, the storm over, he quieted
down and explained. l apologized for causing
him 70 waste an evening and We spent q very
pleasant time together.
lnaccurscy, provincialism and too hasty
rushing TO conclusions we're the rocks that he
had split on, but he got his revenge when he
said: How would play with your From all
the poppycock (Anglice bosh) you talked about
poker I'd hs played 9 straight game and
skinned you Wouldn't have taken the trou-
bic TO make you drunk. You never knew any,
thing Of the game, but how was mistaken In
going to work on you makes me sick" He
giared at me as though had done him An in
jury. Today know how it II that year after
year, week after week, the bunco steerer, who
is the confidence trick and the card sharper
man OF other climes, secures his prey. He
clavers them over with hattery % the snake
slevers the rabbit. The incident depressed me
because 1t showed had left the innocent east
Tar behind and was come to Q country where
man must look. out for himself
Next morning I had entered upon the de-
ferred Inheritance. There are NO princes In
America-at least with crowns on their heads-
but generous minded member Of some roysl
family received my letter Of Introduction.
Ere the day closed was . member Of tie two
clubs and booked for many engagements TO
dinner and party Nov, this prince upon
whose financial operations b continual in
crease, bad no reason, NOR had ths others, M
friends, 70 pat hinssk eUt Sor - aks e a.
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"sHH WAS NY VIII"

Killed ner husband and married her, but
maybe can give you straighter story.
I'VE ell three grew up together back in Mis-
souri, and when she married him I started west
and came a. near here as any white man had
After I'd been living here ten years got let
ter from her telling me she was coming out to
me with her husband and why, and the next
month they came.
"He was drunkard-the worst I ever saw
dangerous, raving lunatic when he was
drunk, q regular Wild beast or locoed steer.
and the craziest man for bug juice ever tried
''she thought to get him out on . ranch and
keep it away from him-we had to keep turpen-
tine and camphor out of his way when be was
Wild for the stuff, and once he nearly killed
himseh drinking kerosene.
They stayed ct my place the best part of q
year. vas a. faithful - could be, and il
donaily he'd get supply from somewhere and
we'd have the devils time with him. used to
think what pleasure it'd be 10 shoot him al
them times and let on twas self-defsnse; but
be was poor puny thing; could hold him,
hadn't really any excuse for usns . gun On
him.
'FinaIly told the srsasen that the next time
he got whisky was going TO start out and
wallop every man on TIE place and ash no
sspp esss ssss s. 10:
him come money, or he stole Il, for when /
came homo from the uppor range one night /
heard yelling In the house. BE was drunk,
and he, like . woman, was making it worse BY
hanging around him. begging and inplorine
him 70 come and be down.
s'As ! run in he raised Q chair 10 strife her.
She never moved 10 got out Of his way; just
sort Of punched up and shivsrsd-
Il had ny gun on me and dot him.
He turned to M hercsly, - Il bad mads Q
0uggestion o. IN accusation
q didn't aim for his arm 10 keep him iron
htttfn' her With the chair; aimed % kill him.
and did killed him and married her"
Hb ohm s,nk, af>sr III outburst, into ths
great swell 81 his voluminous board. aud his
big voice, tk3t sssaasd 10 be made for hailine
ships ct - q roaring Signals IN . Storm, ank
70 husky Bnrnux.
ARoos soel! poar souli e. la pouhsrs
- - % ana - - - 70 leak =. 81 -
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Briton more or len; but he rested not till he
bad accomplished all In my behalf that
mother could think Of for her debutants daugh-
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

No man rose 10 tel me whst we're the lions of
hs place No one volunteered any sort Of con-
vsyance. was absolutely alone in this big city
Of white folk. By instinct sought refreshment
and came upon bar room full OF bad saloon pic
lures in which men with hats on the backs of
their heads were wolfng food from n counter.
1t was the institution Of tho free lunch" had
STRUCK You paid for a drink ard got as much
- you wanted 70 eat. For something less than
. rupee q day a man can feed himself sumptu-
eusly in San Francisco, even though he be a
bankrupt- Remember this IL ever you are
stranded in these parts-
Later began . vast but unsystematic ex-
p1ozDsion of he streets. ] asked for no names.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-24
The Hen.

The quintessence of the omnivorous
is supposed to be imaged in the hog,
but hog is a Peabody among animals
alongside of n hen. liens are by nature
monopolists. When the subject of vic
tuals is mentioned they are evidently
listening Throw a handful of corn
into a ten-acre lot and every hen in the
inclosuTe will get dab at it The last
hen on the spot may not secure more
than two kernels, but nothing in the
hens appearance will indicate that.
1t will step around with as much pre-
cision and gratitude as any in the flock
and wear the most pensive smile you
ever saw A hen will not eat every
thing it sees, but it will try to, and
there isn't one of them on the face of
the earth but that can tell you the taste
of everything it has seen within the
radius of half-mile of its house. 1t is
only when a man has kicked at hen
and missed it that he begins to under
stand how thoroughly hollow and de-
ceitful this world is, and it is a marvel
GUS fact in connection with this that he
will miss the hen if he does kick at it
and misses it II he don't-Danbury
News
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Some years ago Prof. Rhein plant
ed in the Frankfort botanical garden
some of the trees from which it is
stated the japanese obtain their lac
uuer or varnish The tree is known to
botanists as the rhus vernix, and it APP
pears there are now thirty-four healthy
trees, some thirty feet high. Prof
Rhein has taken sap from few of the
trees and sent it to Japan for trial by
native artists 1t is, however, almost
useless for Europeans to attempt to
compete with the Japanese in their
line, but the lacquer, if it can be made
from trees grown in Europe, may be
used for other purposes than varnish-
ing wood The rhus coriaria, or var
nish tree, grows in many parts of what
may be termed the Mediterranean dis
trict, and its juice is known for its del
eterious or injurious properties, and
has consequently been let alone. The
japanese, however, seem to under
stand it, and it is certain they make a
beautiful LACQUER or varnish from the
juice of their trees; but they keep the
processes secret.-English Mechanic
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brought from death to life. and he
looked mp to the Great Spirit and
prayed. Direct me in all my doings
with Thy most gracious favor and fur
ther me with Thy continual help"
Then he laid down to rest and think.
For three days he continued the medi-
tations that were to fix a life, and at
length rose from the ground rejoicing
in psalm of praise: Il am an Indian. "
he said 81 thank, Thee, Father, for
this revelation of Thy will"
The mind thus made up is fixed for
ever, and it was so with De Lille. He
now sought the accomplishment of his
purpose with avidity. On his way
home he spoke to every one h. met
and meeting the old warrior he said:
81 am an Indian; embrace me-"
WELCOME, my SON"
And the chief embraced him.
De Lille said that he was ready for
whatever ceremonies were necessary.
III settle il at the council of the
braves tonight" was the reply.
You promised me wife," said De
Lille. Give me Nanita? One moon
from my adoption into the tribe I'll
take her"
My son, we must see what she says
to that; but III not object"
They entered the wigwam, carrying
sunshine into it. De Lille strobe up to
Nanita's mother and kissed her. He
went up to Nanita and said:
"Nanita, am an Indian! Help me
to be a good one"
Her bright eyes danced in ecstacy,
as she threw herself on his bosom and
wept there. He looked round, and the
mother was weeping on the old mans
bosom Even the old warriors eye
was moist.
De Lille was adopted into the tribe
with the usual ceremonies, and great
rejoicing was there on the occasion;
and, at the feast of sweets, when the
maple sugar ran, he brought Nanita
home to his wigwam as his wife. She
proved good wife; always smiled upon
him, and bore him many children.
The blessing of the Great Spirit had
come with her.
De Lille became a leading chief
among the Indians His superior edu-
cation, his knowledge of French, Eng
lish and the Indian dialect became of
great value with the tribes; and he
kept his own tribe at peace with the
whites, and he was much respected by
our government. Thus he lived twenty
years
He visited New York, where he
learned so much of the restored tran
quillity of France as to beget the hope
that some of the broad lands he left
there might be restore to him, and he
was not mistaken. He sent one of his
sons to France to be educated. He sent
another to be educated in Columbia col
lege, who afterward became a promi-
nent lawyer in New York.
He himself stayed with his tribe. He
was universally respected as a faithful
ally of our government, and so contin-
usd to his death in 1885.
He was restored to his titles by Louis
XVIII, and so Nanita became the
Countess De Lille. She once visited
France with her husband and was well
received. She returned to this couu-
try, and spent her life in elegant luxu-
ry on a large estate in the neighbor-
hood of the spot where she first saw
her husband.
His son and hers is titled man in
France to-day.-N. Y. Ledger.
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What is
lx:S10i1l.I

CastOria Dr. Pitchers prescription for
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t Is harmless substitute
for Paregorc Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Mothers CastOra destroys Worms and aays
feverishness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
Diarrhea and Wind Collie. CastOria relieves
teething troubles constipation hatuIency.
CastOria assmlates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
tOria the Chdren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
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% AFTER ALT"


has thy day been long and dreari
Have thy nights grown faint with paint
Seems the future filed with fear,
And thy toiling all in vainf
All IT'S but the fate of ALL
Shadows come, and sunbeams fly;
Cares and crosses. great and small,
Fade the cheek and dim the eye.
Yet we trust, whate'er befsll,
God is watching-after ALI
Feeble souls who faint and fail,
Lies best blessings never know
Helpless, tossed by every gale,
Drifting. sinking. on they go;
But strong hearts, in deepest pain
Looking up, through tears, 10 Heaven,
Still repeat the sweet, sad strain;
Zen though dearest ties are riv'n
] will thank Him, though fall?
Gods love watches-after ALP
Courage. them Through night and storm
Bear thy burden cheerfullyi
Pure in heart, and stout Of arm,
Glorious victory thou shalt see.
Not moment pause; nor sigh
Over faded Joys so fond;
Buried let the dead past lie,
Hope for blessings still beyond
Trust and hope, whate'er befall,
God will keep thee--after all.
Matte D. Britts, in N. Y. Leader.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-24

1t is an old-fashion notion
that medicine has to taste
bad to do any good.
SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil with its fsh-fat taste
lost-nothing is lost but the
taste.
This is more than a mat
ter of comfort. Agreeable
taste is always a help to di-
gestion. A sickening taste
is always a hin drance.
There is only harm in taking
cod-liver oil unless you digest
it. Avoid the taste.
scOrr q BOwHE. Chemists. I,s South 9Th Avenue,
New York
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of cod liver
sil-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
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livery one inneed of Information on the
ID subject of advertising will do well to
obtain a copy of "Bouk TOR Advertisers" 1858
pagrs, price on dollar. Mailed, postage
paid, on -ceipt of price. G ntains careful
compilai ion from the American Newspaper
DirrctCry of ali the best papers and class
jnurna gives the circulation rating of
veryone and a good deal of information
about rates and other matters pertaining to
the business of advertis ng. Address
ROWELLS ADVERTISING BUREAU, 10
Spruce ST., n, Y
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IMITA-
TON
MRS. GRAHAM'S
Cucumber
and
Elder Flower
Cream

Is not a cosmetic IN the sense in which
that term is popularity used but permanent
ly beauties. II creates a soft, smooth, clear,
VeiVety skln, and by daily use gradually
makes The com plexi N several shades whittier.
II is a constant protecti, n from the effects
of sun and wind, and prev, nts sun burn and
frecsles, and blackheads will never COM
lille you use IL, 1t cleanses the face far
better than soar and water, nOurisheS and
builds up the skin tissues and thus prevents
the formation of wrinkles. 1t gives the
freshness, cieaEness and smoOthness Of skin
that you had when little girl. Every lady.
young or old ought TO use ii, as IL gives a
more youthful appearance to any lady, and
that permanently. II contains no acid,
p'w er or alkrh. a d is as harmless as dew
and as nOurishing t. the skin as dew is 10 the
hUuer. PRICE 8 90 az all druggists and
hard resSersS or at Mrs. Gervaise GIaham's
esta blishmP MT, IO3 Post treet, San Francisco,
where sha treats ladies for all blemish.-- of
OF the face or figure, Ladies at a distance
treated by letter. Send stamp for her little
book Glow to be Beautiful"
S9mDlp Rifle mailed free to any lady
stamps to paw for postage and packing.
Lazy Agents wanted,
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ro.s;-17,.TIoyC.ayD.

An old ply dciEn. retired from Practice. having
had placej IN his hands by an Last India mission
sryths formula OF q simple vegetable remedy TOR
The speedy and permanent cur OF Consumption.
Bronchitis, CatarTh. Asthma. and eli thrOas 6Isii
Jung Affections. also q positive and radical cue
~ Nervous Debility and all NervU Us ConplstzIs,
amer having tested lis Eo.derful IrEtiye powers
in thousands OF cases has felt It his duty 70 sLe
il known 70 his suferingfellows- Actuated BY this
motive and q desire IN reiieye human suEering,i
VII send free Of charge, to all who desire IL, this
recipe in German, French OF English, with full
directions for preparing and using Sentby mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper.
rs. A. HoYEs. go f'OsrerS Hot. Eocicsier. NJ Y.
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Castoria.

"Castoria Is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known TO me-"
n. A. ARCHER, II. D.,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. 2.
"our physicians In the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what Is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won US to look with
favor upon It."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPKNsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres,
lrray Street, New York City.
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MRS. GRAHAM'S
Face Bleach.

Cures the worst cases of Freckles, Sunburn,
Sallowness, Moth-patches, Pimples and all
skin blemishes. Price Sl.5O. Harmless
and effective. No sample can be sent. Lady
Agents wanted.
nh 0uunn,nf in this town who first Or
llt UIugglSl ders bill of my prepare
ton will have his name added TO
this advertisement.
My preparations are for sale by wholesale
druggists in Chicago and every city west
of il.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-24

Are any of the new-fan-
gled washing compounds as
good as the old ia hioned
soap? Dobbins' Electric
Soap has been sold every day
since 1869, and is to day ex-
aetly the same in quality as
then. 1t ne0er 0ar1eS, and is
aI50arS The best. DO your
clothes last as they used to?
If not, then you are not using
Dobbins' Electric. That is
sure. And, if not, wouldn't
it pay you to use it, and save
clothes? You are the judge.
After it has been used and
praised by a whole genera
ton of women, it surely is
not a new-fangled humbug,
that it would be risky to try.
Nor is it an
IMITH Of anything else. 1t ands
i'Sii ~ on its own merit, IN D.
TI0N preached and unarrr aca-
abe, astoPuri y, qua'ly, sad
economy. Be sure aud g, Ihe g.ru.r-,
D,bblns' Electric Soa?. Our T. u.. On
every wrapper. Your gr c !. l. >
will get il.
!. L. CR5Gtv e. c.
y & i.'h... p
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when Baoy vas SICK, we gave her CasfOriA
When she vas Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clunz to CastoriA-
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-24

When some politicians are weighed
they are found wauting-every Office
in which there is a vacan cy.-Texas
Siftings
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hbFLbCIUhf DeC.ot IooI.I
SHERIFF'S SALE.


Under and by virtue of an order of sale is
sued by tn Clerk of the District Court of
Dickinson county, State of Kansas in a cause
pending therein, wherein William b Simp-
Son, executor of last VIII and testament OF
Arthur Little, deceased was plain" iff and
Jane q. SMeffier, Jennie Snrrffiar aud
Thomas Kirby were defendants, will,
On Monday, Jan. 4, A. D. 1882,
at the front ooor of the court house, in the
city of Abiien county of Di kinspn, State
of Kansas, at 10 O'clOck a. m. of said day, sell
to the highest biduer for cash, the following
described r. al estate, to-wit:
The W. ST half o. the southeast quarter of
section twenty four f2N. in township eleven
Il } south, of range three 90 east of the sixth
principal meridian in Dickinson county,
state OF Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pursuant
to the judgment of the court in said cause
recited in said order of sale.
Witness my hand this 1st day Of Dec 4,
A. d. 1891
., W. sAILL,
AS sheriff of Dickinson County, Kas.
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SIeepIessRess Cured.

SIoepIesSRess Cured. "
am glad to testify that I used Pastor Koe-
nigs Nerve Tonic with the best sueeess for
1leePiessness, and believe that it is q reaIIv
great relief for suffering humanity.
e. FRANK, Pastor, Keylerton, P. o. Pa
WALDoCK, Mo-, Oct Il. 90
Asout hVe years ago became affected, tbroupb
e1cesslVe smoking, with a nervous stomach
trouple !dysPepsta). Ny health broke down
completely, / lost my appetite. and in $685.
qnence became very weak l could not sIeep at
AL and nervous sufferinss and symptoms 1s-s
'1nnumereble. -Four doctors all known dVsDen9
sa remedies and also electricity afforded nj n
.renef. AZ q last resort, Just a wear AGO I or
1sred some OF Pastor Roenig's Nerve Tonic
Inc second dose relieved my pains and sftsT
using only few bottles am entirely cured 7
pertiiy that Pastor Koenigs Nerve Tonic has
proven not only great and benefcent reuedv-
put also entirely harmless.
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IF you want TO advertise anything. any
i where at any time write GEO. p
HOWELL COMO. 10 Spruce St, New York
First published in the ABILENE WEEKLY
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Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. G. OsGooD,
Lowell Mass
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"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead Of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. ]. T. KNcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
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Company, Murray Street, City.
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Memphis, Mobile, New Orleans and principal
cities in Tenn -see, Mississippi, Ala
bama and LOUISIANA, offer
ing the choice of
TO NEW ORLEANS.

For ckets, Sleeping Car Berths and fur
Their information apply TO The nearest Tickt
Agent, OF J. h LYON, W. p. a. SIS Main st
Kansas City, Mo.
WI. NEWMAN, Gen. Traffic Manager.
Fl. O. TOWNSEND,
G. p Agent. ct. To mis- No