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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05

eagerly grasped by the conductors ana
acceded TO by Sallie. All agreed upon
secrecy, except that the conductors
should make confdants of their engi-
neera
Anxiously the father and daughter
awaited the coming of the trains the
next afternoon. Fully twenty minutes
whistle rang out, and Blly's engine
came to standstin Just as Jacks train
came around the bend Billy was ex-
ultantly happy. The next day, however,
Jack was sitting upon the porch talking
serenely to the prize when Billy's en-
CINE came into view.
The following day would decide It,
wondering what the result would be
About ten o'clock, however, a steady
rain set in, which apparently settled
the question of fast time being made
that day. As Billy passed down the
line and saw the soaking woodpiles he
felt exceedingly blue, but while ponder
ing a great thought came into his brain,
slant. When he got to the end Of the
run he took the engineer aside and ex-
planned something, which caused q
broad grin to overspread the features
of that worthy. Billy was next seen in
provision store, and ere the train de-
parted an odd-looking barrel marked
"Sugar Cured" was put aboard the en-
CINE. His train made glorious time that
afternoon, and when the passengers
asked how the engineer managed to
keep up steam Billy smiled, but said
nothing. He felt no forebodings of de-
feat now. Poor old Jack must be a
dozen miles down the road, and right
around the curve was Yocum's. "Hur-
rah," Billy said to himself. "Hur-"
he did not finish. From the car plat
form he saw something that made him
rub his eyes in establishment. Was it
Jacks train lying there so quietly on
the siding, or had his senses deserted
him? a wild screech of triumph from
the waiting engine made him realize it
was indeed true. His rival had won the
third heat.
Jack, taking warning from his de-
feat the first day. had wisely bargained
with the wood-station man for a spe-
cial supply of dry pine-knots, and these
were supplemented on the rainy day
with barrel of pine tar.
Billy danced at the wedding, but the
sight of ham has filled him with dis
gust ever since.-Chicago Journal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Shifting Soil.

[Real estate transfers reported by Geo. Mer
ill, ab5tracter.l
J z Smith and others, to A IL Smith
l3 acres in Newbern twp, S1.00.
j z Smith and others to j p Green
wood, lands in Newbern twp 81 90.
r z Munsell to w Ii Eisenhower,
lot in Detroit, SS5. ...~:..l
Sheriff NALL to Geo NJ Noble, lot in
Abilene and lands in Holland twp; 81
NJ II Hewett and wife to NJ Kew
EFT, lots in Abilene 81.
w Martin and wife to f L Lower,
lots in Herington, $500. ... 80
w H Eisenhower and wife, to w S
Hinkle, lot in Detroit, SIS. $500
Samuel Eisenhower and wife to W
S Hinkle, lot in Detroit, 800. .. .
F E VanDOren and wife to-Equity
ms Co, 100 acres in Sherman twp; So
200. 49,
2 Sheeran to NJ P Lanborn, lot in
Chapman, $35.
A S Fisher to C NJ Fisher, lot in Sol
ONION, 81. ,''
en- Fisher to H Whitley, lot in
Solomon, $50. ..... -.
Amanda Fisher to C NJ Stevens, lot
in Chapman, $500. e..
Sheriff NALL to W W Walker, $50
acres in Ridge twp, $500.
Same to c A Aldrich, so acres in
Garfield twp, $500. O..
Same to N c Dyer, so acres in Grant
twp, $500. :, q.
T Cree and wife to II Southworth,
$50 acres in Ridge twp, ST.. zee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Talmage Booming.

To the Editor OF IHE REFLECTOR.
TALMAGE, Feb. 26,-Talmage is Ger
tainly booming. The grain Office has
been painted; it is hard to tell what
color it Will be.
Henry Book has bought piece Of
property. DO not know whether the
price is $75, $3.50 or 81 500.
Silas Brown has bought race horse
of VIM. Fulton. We presume he will
start livery stable.
Fulton Bros. have built an addition
to their store room with four light
plate glass front.
The blacksmith shop is ADJOINING,
but is not welding any Pitman rods.
The doctor here is very busy although
there is not much sickness.
BOOMER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Jessup-Bowen.

Last evening, at the residence Of Mr.
and Mrs. n. Bowen, corner Ninth and
Olive streets, occurred the wedding Of
their daughter, Louise, and VIM. Jes-
sup, Of Hope, his honor, Judge Bryson,
officiating.
The happy couple were the recipients
of a number of presents, also the con
CALCULATIONS and best wishes of the rel
atives and friends present. Nj. and
Mrs. Jessup will receive friends LC-
night at Hope where they will make
their future home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
THE HoMINe PIGEON.
Its Utility and the High Rate OF Speed to
Which It Attalns.

Its Utility and the High Rate OF Speed to
Which It Attains.
The homing pigeon is the one kind Of
his race that has distinctly utilitarian
existence. During the Franco-Prussian
war they were the only means of COM
munication Paris had with the outside
world when all the ingenuity of man
had failed. Since that period the
French and German war departments
have established extensive Government
lofts for the breeding and training of
these truly remarkable birds. A prop
osition has also recently been made to
supply our outgoing European steam
ers with trained homing pigeons, to be
used at a distance of not exceeding 500
to 500 miles from New York; so, should
any thing happen within this distance,
almost instantaneous word could be
brought to land; so far, however, the
matter has not taken definite shape. In
build the ''homer" somewhat resembles
the English carrier, but has not such
heavy wattles, and much smaller and
more curved bill; he is not so long in
the body, and is much broader across
the back. The eye is particularly large
and brilliant, and the bird has an
alertness of manner and intelli-
gence of look that is wanting
in other varieties. In color they are a
light blue, with two heavy black bars
across each wing, the throat and breast
being of an iridescent blue and green
mixed. There is also the black, blue
~ IL 81
white. The interest in these birds in
this country is very great, and the an
nual races excite much attention, val
liable prizes being offered for competi-
ton, the Homing Pigeon Association
also holding a show of its own every
year. The bird was originally devel-
oped in Antwerp, and from thence i'm
ported into this country. Our fanciers
here have, however, outstripped their
European rivals in the matter of speed
and endurance, as our Americana bred
birds have demolished all foreign rec
ords for long-distance flying. The av-
erage speed of the "homer" is about a
mile minute-243 miles in 232 minutes
being the best on record The average
fight for twenty-four hours of these
homing pigeons is over 500 miles. Mont
gomery flew 1,O51 miles, but took thirty
odd days to get home; naturally much
of this time he was lost somewhere, de-
layed by storms or head-winds, and
may have actually flown twice that dis
tance, but he was never heard of from
the hour he was liberated until he re-
turned to the home loft a month after
ward.-Harper's Weekly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
BEDTIME FANCIES.

Out from the corners and over the floor
Come focking and focking the shadow band;
will get in my little white coach and drive
Through the Valley Of Dreams into Slumber-
land
have four black horses that Night has lent
call the name Of my coachman Sleep;
And the little white coach is coy and soft,
AsI nestle down in its cushions deep.
Huigho! we are OF. The horses go slow
At first, then fast and faster still
With silent hoof beats speeding on,
Down 10 the foot Of the Drowsy Hill
This twilight place IS the Valley Of Dreams
Where all the wonderful dream things are,
And the balsam groves and the poppy fields
Q That stretch on ever and ever so far
The dream forests rustic their secrets out,
The lights OF the dream towns twinkle and
shine,
And the white dream ships from the narbor
sail
Away to the dim horizon line.
Ali the sounds of the Valley are growing
faint.
Its sights are fading on either hand
cross the border still and dark,
And enterthe real Sunderland.
Virginia C. Gardner in n. Y. Independent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Educational Meeting.

The annual Speer- Winans Educa-
tional association convenes in Clay
Center, April and 4. w. A. Stacy is
president. Miss MyrtaWick, of our
city schools, is a member of the execu-
tive committee. President w. A.
Quayle, of Baker university, delivers d
lecture on The Pedagoguein History"
Miss Miller, of our schools, has pa
per On Literature" and J. II. Niesley,
D. F. Sink, s. NJ. Cook, ]. G. Wine,
are also on the program. E. L.. Cow
drick, of Clay Center, will see that you
have excellent quarters, if you notify
him you will attend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
A Fruit Laxative LOzengs

Is something much sought after,
because the stomach rebels against the
vile liquid compounds so frequently
advertised. Hamburg figs are pre-
pared in 1ozenge form from fruits and
vegetables, and are most agreeable to
the taste.
Constipation cured by Hamburg figs.
Dose, one Fig. ~'''. go
Liver complaints cured by Hamburg
Figs. Dose, one Fig . -. '-
Indigestion cured by Hamburg Figs.
Desc, one Fig. Dyspepsia cured by
Hamburg Figs: ; Dose, ,one Fig
Headache cured by Hamburg Figs
Dose one Fig. Pilesacured by Hamburg
Figs. Dose, one Fig. 25 cents will
buy a box of Homburg Figs. Dose,
one Fig. Natures assistant, Hamburg
Figs. Dose, one Fig.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05

District court adjourned last evening
for the winter term after finishing up
considerable business.
In the cases of the state VS.. George
Wright, R. r. Whitaker, Cbas. Griffin
and NJ. Abberton the applications for
the new trials were made, argued and
denied by the court.
Judge Nicholson then sentenced
prisoners as follows: George Wright,
80 days in Jail and 800 fine;Chas. Crit
fin, 5 years in the penitentiary at hard
labor; r. Whitaker and N. Abberton
years at hard labor. The prisoners
all To pay costs.
WIN. Foy who was bound over for
trial on the charge of burning the
Berry block through his attorney asked
for a writ of habeas corpus, claiming
that the testimony was insufficient to
hold him. Some witnesses were pres
ent, among them a woman from O:ta-
wa county who, it was claimed, would
testify that FOy slept at her muse on
the night of the fire. Judge Nicholson
refused TO hear any new testimony at
this time and denied the habeas corpus
80 FOy will languish until next term.
Fred BOneman was allowed $500 ali
mOny. himself and former wife to each
pay one half tie costs of the divorce
suit.
The application for new trial in
the case of the Hope Butter and Cheese
Factory VS.. Capital Insurance Co. was
denied.
A large number of sales were con-
frmed; several cases were dismissed
for want of prosecution and the court
adjourned until May, leaving all IN
disposed of business continued until
that time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
A Good Entertainment.

The young people of st. Andrews
Catholic church are arranging for the
presentation of kathleen Mavoureen"
at the opera house by home talent on
the eve of St. Patrick's day, March
10Th. The leading role will be taken
by James Sculley, of Topeka, one of
the best character artists in the west
and the entertainment is sure to be a
good one. a special train will be run
on the Rock Island for the occasion,
bringing people from south Dickinson.
The admission price will be only 25
cents for adults and 10 for children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER.
A Fratracidal Disturbance Which
Results in a Cracked Skull.

A ETatraclQal DISTURBANCE WHICH
Results in a Cracked Skull.
Northeast Abilene was enliVened if
not edited last evening by a row be-
tween the families of Harvey and John
Swanson. The former is photogra-
pher and has, it seems, been at outs
with his brother for some time. Their
homes are side by side and several out
breaks of brotherly hatred have been
reported in the past.
Last evening they became engaged
in a wordy war which speedily devel-
oped into blows and Harvey seized a
wagon coupling pole and proceeded to
maui John over the head. The blow
was hard one and felled the man to
the earth by which time the neighbors
were on hand and stopped the fighting.
DR.. Steelsmith was called and pro-
Dounced the wound a severe one, the
skull being cracked badly.
The assailant was arrested at noon
today and arranged in the police court.
Not being ready for trial he was bound
over under 500 bond until March 9th
when be will be examined.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens,
that for years we have been selling DR..
Kirg's New Discovery for COnsump-
ton, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salvs and Electric
BitIers, and have never handled RENE
dies that sell as well, OF that have
given such universal satisfaction. We
do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to re-
fund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popu-
larity purely on their merits. Sold by
]. II. Glei5sner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Taken to the Per.

Sheriff Nail left at noon for Ian
sing to take to the penitentiary Chas.
Griffin, Mart Abberton and r. R.
Whitaker, sentenced for FIVE, four and
four years respectively. There was
quite a crowd at the depot to see them
of, among the onlOOkeTs being Whit
takers sister.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05

Newton Republican.

Newton Republican.
"A chapter of the Royal Arch
Masons was instituted at Harrington
Wednesday night.
The semi-anpual dividend to tie
school districts has been made out and
is ready for distribution.
Invitations are out for masqueT-
ade ball to be given by the Junior
Dancing club in ArmOry hall March
18th.
An examination of applicants for
admission to the county high school
will be held in various schOolhOuses of
the county March 14th.
Squire w. F. Fisher has been APP
pointed postmaster of New Chillicothe.
Mr.. Fisher Will make good officer
and is to be congratulated.
The flag idea is spreading in Dick
inson county. Hope put handsome
banner over her school house Monday
and number of other school buildings
will be soon similarly decorated.
Two residence changes are report
ed on Enterprise avenue. j. S. Ford
has traded his home for a farm in
Wheatland and ]. A. Harding has pur-
chased the propert, at the eEd of the
street on the south side.
The Dickinson alliance wasted
some more time last week, passing res
OlutiOns against the ABILENE RE-
FLECToR.-[Uope Dispatch.
You bet it's wasted time. All the
alliance resolutions this side of Geor-
gia do not affect the REFLECTOR any.
Senator Plumb writes the alliance
men of Dickinson county telling them
how foolish their anti-postal law reso-
luton is. The REFLECTOR Informed
item that they were making fools of
themselves and Senator Plumb empha-
sizes it.
The Harrington Times makes q
great showing for its pOstoffiee during
the past year, giving something like
twice as much matter handled as here.
Herington's location at the junction of
the three Rock Island divisions makes
much transferred mail but the local
business is small compared with Abb
lene.
Solomon Sentinel: Married, Feb
rusry 10, 1891, at the residence of the
brides parents, near St. Joseph, Mo,
Mis-. Alice Hall to DR.. Alex. Lewis, of
Solomon City. The happy pair arrived
here last Friday and will make Solomon
their future home. We congratulate
them. The boys extended hearty
reception at the time.
-Herington Times: Abilene is now
revealing in pure aud sparkling water
brought four miles through the
water mains from Sand Springs, the
finest water supply in Kansas. All
honor to the energetic and enterpris-
ing ones who were at the head of this
noble enterprise; giving the people of
the capital city water pure from the
fountain and at moderate cost.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Kent It Quiet.

1t is discovered that Ed. BuchaDOn,
and Sadie Null we're married by Judge
Bryson Wednesday afternoon. The
bride has been attending school and
was married much against her parents
wishes. The ages given in the license
are p and IL, but the young wife does
not appear more than Is or Is years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
JONES TURNED LOOSE.
The Dickinson County Bigamist Par
doned by the Governor.

doned by the Governor.
Governor Humphrey yesterday, upon
the recommendation of the board OF
pardons, issued an unconditional par
don to Dennis w. Jones of Dickinson
county. Jones pleaded guilty to the
charge of bigamy in 1859 and was SEN
fenced to three years in the peniten-
tiary and there remains one year to
satisfy the sentence. He is reported
to have been the victim of misunder-
standing concerning the divorce of his
wife and the pardon is recommended
by the Judge by whom he was SEN
fenced and others.-[Topeka Capital.
1t will be remembered that Jones
worked on the gas we'll here, married a
Solomon City girl and then when wife
No. came on became alarmed and
pleaded guilty. The misunderstand-
ing as TO a divorce never came out in
trial but it was talked of and as he
seemed pretty decent kind of fellow
he has doubtless made a good record at
the penitentiary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Death in HAYES.

The death of Mrs. Harmon at her
home in Hayes township is reported.
1t took place yesterday at II O'Clock.
The lady was aged So years and was
one OF the oldest residents of the town
ship. The funeral services was held
in tie Catholic church in Chapman
Friday at IL a. m; inteIment in the
Chapman cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case of
failure a return of price. On this safe
plan you can buy from our advertised
Druggist a bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed to bring relief in every
case, when used for any affection of
throat, lungs or chest, such as Con-
sumption, Inflammation etc. 1t is
pleasant and agreeable to taste, per-
fectly safe, and can always be depend
ed upon. Trial bottles tree at J. NJ.
Gleissner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
THE COMING ELECTION.
Read the List of officers and Go and
Register.

Register.
In less than six weeks the city cleo
ton will be held, a fact which all vot-
ers should bear in mind. 1t takes
place on April 9TH, and the registra-
ton books will close on the 9th of
March. Have you registered this
year? If you neglect this matter, you
may lose your vote. Attend to it at
once. At tie coming election, the
following officers will have their terms
expire: .Mayor-David Matteson; city
treasurer. 5. Hallam; councilmen-
LIST ward, Gideon Folk; I'd ward, w.
n. Hendricks and A. S. Sherwood,
who will resign as he is going to move
away; board of education ward,
A. S. Davidson; I'd ward, J. w. Baker,
Sd ward, p. g. Stoddard; 4th ward,
+. V. Close; justice of the peace
J. 2. Quinn, r. N. Smith; cOnstables
Richard Brown and William Apple
man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Sleeplessness.

DR.. Flint's Remedy the best remedy
known for insomnia, or sleeple' sness.
which aflicts 80 many persons, and
which leads to so many serions nervous
diseases, particularly to insanity.
Descriptive treatise with each bottle.
At ]. Ii. Gleissner's or address Mack
Drug Co., n, Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
A Boon 70 Wives.

Having used Mothers Friend" 1
would not be without it. 1t is a boon
to wives who know they must pass
through the painful ordeal Of child
birth. Mrs. c. Melbourne, Iowa.
Write The Brsdfield Regulator Co.,
Atlanta Ga, for further particulars.
Sold by j. n. Gleissner, Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Cheap at $l,60O.o0.

North half of southwest quarter sec
ton 81, Sherman township, Dickinson
county. Frame house, good barn, Or
chard--apple, cherry and peach trees.
Good well and pump. Title war
ranted. One third cash, balance on
annual payments, or viii rent TO good
tenant. Address,
27-8 G. F. LITTLE,
Junction City, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

There's lots Of jewels finds ses room
At dept IS too deep TO sound;
An any mount Of posi- bloom
When TO ones peekin round.
There's lots of men wears cowh,de boots,
Pulled over blue jean pants,
Who'd ougbter gone 10 congress, but
They didn't get
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
THEIR TERMS ASSIGNED.
DISTRICT COURT SENTENCES
THREE CRIMINALS.

A Number of Applications for New
Trials Denied and an Adjournment
Taken for the Term-The Final
Proceedings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05

The work done by the artists at the
Elite barber shop is satisfactory to the
most exacting. Be convinced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05
Rncklen's Arnica SalHa.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands,
Chilblsins, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
ton, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. price 25 cts per box. For sale by
J. NJ. Gleissner, Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-03-05

EDo not miss this chance
for great bargains in everything.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-18
Dips, Spurs and Angles.

Lead, S4.35; silver, 9S.
Horn Silver stock is quiet.
The Mammoth dividend is payable on the
Goth.
The Last Chance made light shipment
yesterday.
Tintic's Alaska will be a shipper again
this week.
Several shipments of Nevada ores came
in yesterday.
Twenty-one tons Of Bunker Hill ore were
reported yesterday.
The Sampson is once more heard from.
Fifty five tons came in.
Six tons of Spanish ore from Bingham
reached Salt Lake yesterday.
The old standby of Bingham, the Brook
Ign, sent in $50 tons yesterday.
Prospector Ferris letters from Marys-
vale are attracting widespread attention.
The 10-cent assessment on the Ophir
Hill is delinquent. Sale takes place July
10.
The celebration Of the first anniversary
of the Salt Lake Stock Exchange is very
favorably commented on in ali quarters.
The Tintic Miner appears to be fighting
the Stock Erchan0e Journal. There would
seem to be no reason why the Miners
jealousy should be aroused because the
Journal pats the Chief on the back once in q
while.
A party Of men passed through Manti
the other day on their way north from
Marysvale. They report everything boom
ing in that camp and although the snow
will allow Of prospecting only in the foot
hills yet, discoveries are being made every
day.--Mdnti Sentinel.