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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

is nice operation. In all animals
there is a wide difference both of
growth, thickness and color between
the middle part, which covers the back
bone, and the edges. Hence the wrong
side of any fur garment looks pretty
much like war map, or the plat of a
new suburban town. The right side
must match to hair, and only thus can
that result be brought about.
Nearly all sorts of skins go through
the same process. Presumably they
come into the dressers' hands dry and
hard The first thing is to soak them
in warmish water till they are as soft
as the day they left their original &C.
cupants. Then they are carefully
heshed with a blunt knife, the edges
trimmed, and put by dozens into big
drum that steam keeps revolving at a
lively rate. Sawdust is packed thickly
over and through them as they go in
For common furs oak or pine will do.
Fine ones get sawdust from cedar, ma
hogany, rosewood, walnut or lockwood.
The last is so high-priced that it is re-
served for sable and ermine.
For ten hours or more the wheels go
merrily round, the skins and sawdust
churning about inside. Next, as they
come out each pelt is rubbed literally
on the hair side with rancid butter the
stronger the better. After that it is
pulled many times diagonally over a
blunt knife fixed above the workman's
head This is to secure pliancy and an
even gfain. The final curing process is
packing them in other revolving drums,
with flour instead of sawdust, for an
other ten-hour dance. Here, the sable
and ermine assert their aristocratic SUI
premacy. They are given a bath of
cornstarch.
The wherefore of this -four bath is to
remove superhuous grease. The fin
ished skins are shaken or beaten free
of it, and go on to those who cut and
sew them.
Theirs should be well paid occupa-
ton; certainly it is mighty uncomfort-
able one. For summer is the season of
it, and think of sewing seal capes and
bear boas with the thermometer at
ninetyl The work requires a high de-
gree of skill and is fairly lucrative
Here, as in most other callings, there
is room at the top. First-class work of
any sort is more than fairly paid. De-
signers, indeed, get wages that compare
more than favorably with more preten-
tious callings- Most Of them are Of for
eign birth But your fur cape, madame,
was most likely grown and dressed and
cut and sewed in the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

Mr.. C. b Jones, of Spring Till, Ia,
says. 81 have used Chamberlain's
Pain Balm for severe and painful burns
with better effect than anything else l
have ever tried. 1t relieves the pain
instantly and cures without leaving a
scar" Pain Balm is Ole of. the most
useful medicines that any family can
be provided with, especially for Theu-
matism, lame back, sprains, bruises,
tooth ache, ear ache and like ailments.
One application will relieve the pain
and fair trial insure a cure. Fifty
cent bottles for sale by Gulick, the
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
Hamburg Figs.

Being purely vegetable in their COM
position, no i'll effects can result from
their constant use. Hamburg Figs al.
ways produce the same effect with the
same dose, which is of the greatest i'm
portance to those who wish to use
them regularly and constantly. In
this respect they are the exact opposite
of violent cathartics and purgatives.
Physicians recognize their value in
cases of constipation during pregnancy,
since they act so mildly but effectively.
Hamburg Figs never grippe or pro-
duce collie, and are 50 pleasant and
agreeable that they may be taken at
MI times and places, without inteIfer
ing with pleasure or business.
Hamburg Figs cost % cents box at
J. NJ. Gleissner's
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
SOCIAL PLEASURES.
The Reception Given by a Quartette
of Ladies Yesterday.

N~~N S~~~~EN@S N@NNA ~ - EASS1 SSNSS
of Ladies Yesterday.
A quartette of Abilene ladies, Mes
danes V. B. Cosad, w. n. Hendricks,
A. II. Paul and ]. NJ. Gleissner, enter
tanned about $50 of their lady friends
yesterday evening at a reception which
viii be long remembered by the guests
for its pleasant features. The recep-
ton was at the home of Mrs. Hendricks
on North Cedar. The rooms were
tastefully decorated with chrysanthe-
NUNS and were a scene of delightful
social enjoyment throughout the even
ing.
The supper was served at the
home Of Mrs. COsad, the adjoining
residence. and was, it needless to say
perfect in its details and lavish in
its appointments.
The evening was throughout one Of
unslloyed pleasure and was a distine
tive feature in AbileBe's social events
Of the year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
TIP TOP TRAVELLERS.
THE RACES CONTINUE WITH
PLEASING RESULTS.
Horses Make Fast Time on Abilene s
Famous Track-Better Weather
Today and an Absence of Dust.

It seems to be one of the characters
tics of the Abilene track that no mat
ter what the time of year or the
weather there is good time made
thereon. The present fall races have
abundsntly verified the statement and
there is a wholesome satisfaction
among the horsemen despite the disad-
vantages under which the races have
been held. Yesterdays contests were
spirited and closely disputed, some of
the heats being made without break.
A number of horses have lowered their
records during the meeting, notably
Tiny Rogers who knocked off five
seconds from her former time. The
scores of yesterdays races are:
2:45 TRoTT Nc.
Albion Russell, s IS, by MambrinO
Russell. ................t........-.2 Il !
YexstiOn, b s, by Erelong ...........-l
Morning Star, b M, by Prairie Stars ? I'D
-524, 2:42, 2:454, 2:47K.
2YEAR OLD TRsTTILG
Kansas Russell, S, by Ally Russen....2 l
Lenor, m, by Prairie Star. e. ~
Time-2:69x, 2:56Jl. s:5OH.
2:3o PACE AND TROT.
Jersey Girl, d m, by Legal Note,
pace............. ........-.......--.2 l
Kenneth, ok :, ny Stiuthlau. trot l
Time-2:3I, , 81, 2:291l, 2:3l, 2:39.
1872 TRoTTING.
Forest King, b s, by WoOdford
Knox. ..-.............. .,...-..l ?
Sir Thomas, b e, by Lambertes.......s l I'D
Time-2:42, 2:S9, 2:33, 1884,.
Mary b N, by McCullOmOre attempt
ed to lower the state yearling record of
2:39 but only made 2:42. Reddy, b C,
by Prairie Star attempted to do better
than ESQ but made 3:Ol4.
Today's attendance was larger than
before. The wind had fallen and the
track was in perfect condition. The
horses all did their best and no better
work has been seen on the track since
its opening. Some fine scores will IN
dOubtedIy be made. Tomorrow after
noon will be devoted to specials for
with the addition, perhaps, of
some match races. 1t will be the last |
racing of the season on the. track.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The tomala man says that business
Is picking up. He sells ten times as
many tomalas as he did a month ago.
The quarterly examination of
teachers Of the county Cor the issuing
Of certificates was held at the central
building today. About 80 applicants
were examined.
-Messrs. A. Z. and S. A. Cooper
received telegram saying that their
mother who lives in Canada was at the
point Of death. A. E. will probably
leave for her bedside tomorrow,
Extensive prairie fires are doing
great damage in western Kansas and
already local fires have cost the farmers
of Dickinson county a heavy sum.
More care should be taken by all who
have hay or grain in danger of fire.
The Rev. Jonas Erect and wife
who are back from their eastern
trip are DOW located at Hardy, Neb.,
where Mr.. Erect will resume his pas
torial work. Ill health in the eastern
states induced return to the prairie
country.
Kansas City friends of Abileneites
need not waste their letter paper writ
ing people from here to go to Kansas
City to hear Gilmore. The famous
band will be here first. Invite your
Kansas City friends TO come up and
hear it.
Park Warren in K. g. Times:
Rufus Hatch will fud himself disliked
in Abilene because of his statement
that New York is as unfit for the
Worlds fair as Abilene, Kas. Abilene
will concede New York's unfitness but
she will resent the idea that she lacks
any Of the necessary qualifications.
The Hiawatha World pays Abilene
this pretty compliment after referring
to the old cattle days: A city has
grown since-built by nobler hands
than those of the valiant commanding
officers of the prairies. The new town
has all that the knights of the Spurs
despised -civilizatiOn. In the school
yards there grows the prettiest blue
grass in Kansas-prettier than that of
Kentucky. The signs read keep off,
and the scholars mind the rule. The
people love these green commons. The
reformation began with their planting.
"Grass is the forgivness of nature.
Grass is immortal"
Clay Center Dispatch: The entire
contents of the magnificent Hotel
Bonham were sold ont Monday and
Tuesday under the hammer of the
aLctioneer, and that splendid hOStlery,
which has been the pride not only of
Clay Center and Clay county, but of
the whole state, Is TO be given over 10
the habitations of bats aud owls. This
structure vas erected at a cost of ;
500, 900 in 1885, by the widow Clark,
her husband having laid the fOunda- |
ton. 1t afterwards passed into the
hands of Others parties who placed a |
mortgage of $40, 900 upon 1t, in favor |
Of the Pennsylvana Investment com ,
pany. It then became trading property 5
aud lien was placed upon the furni- S
ture and contents of the building. The I
furniture brought about $1,000 at ,
auction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

a CURIOUS bill of sale was filed few
days ago by the town clerk of Posen,
Pressure Isle county, Mich, for one live
oak nineteen feet in circumference and
one white oak two feet in diameter
growing out of the roots of the parent
tree, and commonly known as the
"Baby Oak" The oak grows two hun
dred miles from the region to which
the oak is indigenous, and how it
came there is mystery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
Killed While Herding Cattle.

Herington Times: We were panied
to learn last Friday morning of the
death of Fred Meyers boy of seven OF
eight summers. On Thursday he was
herding cattle and by some means was
thrown from the horse. His father
saw the horse alone and going to look
for the boy found him 50 badly injured
that be could give no account of the
affair at all. \ physician was sent for
but the little fellow died the next
morning and on Saturday was buried
in the LYONS Creek cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
Notice TO Hunkers.

No hunting or trespassing allowed
on the west half of section II or north
west quarter of section IA or southeast
! Of southwest quarter Of section ?, OF
SOUTHWEST Of southwest : of section ?
in township Il, range east, in Dick
iasoD county, Kansas.
147 d&c # GEO. g. RUsH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

SNAKES are so abundant and trouble
some in the country about Talcott
mountain, Conn, that the farmers in
the vicinity have dubbed together to
hire a man to kill the reptiles. He is
paid five cents head, and manages to
make from three dollars to five dollars
q dav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
Miles Nerve and Liver fills

Act on a new principle-regnlating the
liver, stomach and bowles through the
nerves. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
pills speedily cure biliomsness, bad
taste, torpid liver, piles, constipation.
UneqHaled for men, women or child
rem. Smallest. mildest, safest! so
doses, % cts. Samples free At j. NJ.
GlpisSnpr's
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

\ GIGANTIC tlnncl, which is esti-
mated to cot seven hundred and fifty
Thousand dollars and require ten years
10 finish, is b ing constructed in the
Leaaville mining district for the pur-
pose of draining the mines. 1t viii be
at least five miles long, and will, when
completed, leave to easy access millions
of tons of good ore that cannot now be
gotten at, and probably never could be
handled without the use of proper
drainage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
Rneklen's Arn1ca salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblalns,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, OF money refunded. For sale by
John NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
Bradfield's Female Regulator

has won, on merit alone, widespread
and enduring reputation. 1t is COM
binatiOn Of vegetable agents, the result
of the experience of one who made the
diseases of women a lifelong study.
Taken according to directions the or
gans awake to new life and energy,
leaving the woman free from pain at
these periods. Sold by J. NJ. Gleissner
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

GREAT BRITAIN is going steadily
ahead in the work of terrifying the
coast line of her American possessions
on both sides of the continent. Inn
portant Notifications are being built on
the British Columbian coast, and the
authorities have now decided TO place
two revolving turrets as the Fort York
redoubt ct Halifax.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

If people would take the advice of
Gulick, the druggist, they would never
start on a journey without bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t can always be
depended upon and is pleasant to take.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
AnrlicI,iue Freuch-Canadian Nance.

French Canadians who move over the
border into New England usually
Anglicize their names in the course Of
a generation or so. Duboir becomes
Wood, Des Ruisseaux and Lariviere be-
come Rivers, etc Occasionally curious
freaks in appellation result from the
practice. Not long ago French-Cana-
.:ian named Noel Rocquette took out
his naturalization papers as Christmas
Suoyshoe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
GOOD RACING AGAIN.
The Third Day of the Races Shows
Good Time.


Good Time.
The third and practically the closing
day of the race meeting WAS by far the
most interesting of the season. The
perfect weather aud track made good
time possible and the OnlookeTs saw
some fine bursts of speed. There were
a number of bursts of speed by Dickin-
son horses that did credit to local
breeders.
Today was given up to specials for
records and number of Kansas flyers
made low figures for future reference.
The end of the season has proved
satisfactory TO the hersemen of the
state and all are well pleased with the
results. The scores made yesterday
were:
2:3O TROT ING
Jubilee, ?, by Princeps.... ........I /
Tiny Rogers, b m, by Prairie STAR :
Time-a:25, 2:sO, 2:sa.
Bacon, b 5, by Al Ix-........ 80. 90. % /
Cora. b IN by COriander... ............I 3
Tims-2:z5. 2:25K, 227.
2:s5 TRorTIHG.
WedgebrooB, b 3, by Pluto..........2 2
Savoy, b :, by Prince 2nd............ II 81
Time-2:32K. 2:3iK, 2:Sjs...
.:23 TROTTING.
Invincibl', b ,, by Princeps .............. lEs2
Kentucky Russell, by Mambrino Rus.
Time 2:24 2:25, 2:237,.
Blackbird, by Blackhawk McGregor,
two year old PAGER, to beat 2:34I,
made 2:2S2, Robin Red by Blackhawk
McGregor, to beat 2:5S made 2:57I and
2:54. Forest King, by Woodford
Knox. to beat 2:S3, made 2:45 and 2:SO.
Reddy, by Prairie Star, to beat his
record Of 200 msde 1888, 2:5I2, 2:49
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
ARMY Surgeons and Physicians.

in charge of public hospitals find Ma
guire's Benne Plant their greatest aid
in the treatment of diarrbeo, dyson
terry and kindred diseases. 1t never
fails to cure. Price 75c. bottle at ].
Nj. Gleissner'r drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
Hanpv Hoosiers.

VIM. TimmOns, Postmaster of Ida
vile, Ind, writes: Electric Bitters
has done more for me than all other
medicines combined, for that bad feel
ing arising from kidney aud liver
trouble" John Leslie, farmer and
stockmen of same place, says: Find
Electric BItters to be the best kidney
and liver medicine made me feel like a
new man." j. w. Gardner, hardware
merchant, same town, says: Electric
Bitters is just the thing for man who
is all run down and don't care whether
he lives or dies; he found new strength,
good appetite and felt just like he had
a new lease on life. Only SOC. a bottle,
at ]. Nj. Gieissner's drug store.
Pitchers CastoFia.
nkasgrgreern aAu,r Rr,a~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
A. o. U. W


Abilene Lodge. No. g. Meets every 15urs
saV evening IN the Knights OF Pythias hall.
Johr Hermann, n. W.; Richard Wsring'
recOrdar
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

Western Home Lodge. l. o. o. T., No. Co.
Aeess every Tuesday evening in Odd Fellows
aalI. Ohicers; Noble 6rano, Z. =. SmlLn,
Secretary, +. V. Close Waiting brethren
,r,rdiaIIT Helcome.
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secretary
KNGHTs OF PYTHIAs.

Damon Lodge No. 6-Mcets every Wednee
tay evening, in the KLigts of Pytbtas hall
Visiting brothers cordially invited 9. B.
Crawford, 9. c.; A. E. Cooper. X OF T. q s.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

IF you want to advertise anything. any
Where At any time write GEO.
LOWELL q Co, No. 10 Spruce ST., New York
children CFl FOR
Pitchers CastoFlas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

THERE'S nothing unless it he thesew
ing machine) that has lightened
woman's labor as much as Dobbins'
Electric soap, constantly sold since
1859. Now, why rub and toll and wear
out yourself and your clothes on wash
day, when this perfect soap is provided
to tighten your labor and save your
clothes? If you have ever used 1t in
the % years we have made and said it,
you know that it is the best, purest
and most economical soap made. If
you haven't tried it, ask your grocer
for it now. Be sure and get the gen.
uine, with our name on the wrapper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
MAaONIC.

ahuene Commandsry No. IS, x. T.-Meets II
Nasonic hsll on the nrst and third Ih1rsdAys o.
ssch month W. G. CoWles, T. G. ;. :. smith
recorder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

nEAn THO It Is not the selling
n6HU I0IS price alone, that must be
TlATGnE considered in arriving at
IWIOEs knowledge Of the value
of an article There is as much real pure
-oap in a bar Of Dobbins' Electric as IN iour
used according 10 directions. 90 Jour umes
as much work as any otoer. It's est u ent
very slight advance on that OF INFERIOR soap
Insist upon Dobbins' Electric.
/. L. CRAGIN 4 Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05
SOCIETY CALENDAR
ERATERNAL AID AssoCIATION

Crescent Council, No 10, f. A. Affects
the nrst and third Monday nights of each
month in X. of P. hall. d. MattesOn
presid emit; ]. o. Mcfarland, secretary.
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aRANp ARMY or ZEE REPI

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
Abilene Post No. 6S-Meets at the court
aouse the second and fourth Monday even
ngs of each month All comrades are in
Ttted to meet with rs. W. L. Allisol, P. O.;
A. s. Davidson, Adjutant. jeB-ly
Woman's Relief Corps, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
tuesday afternoOnsat 8 O'Clock in the Odd
Fellows hall Mrs. Alice Seeds, president;
Mrs. Mary HaDli
aacrafnrT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

csvrus Chapter. No. e r A M.-Aeeis n IA
80 fslI al the second and fourth frlaays o.
,seh rccnfh. o. L. Mcozes 81. p :. l. holiey
secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-11-05

$50 Pare Catalogue Of CounierS. Desks etc., ulust
Colors Books. Free Postars Is Centa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-29
Ramors Of the Secretary's Critical
Condition Refuse to BE Downed
by Denials.
The Charleston Heard from at Calla0,
But the ltata's Whereabouts Still
Mystery.
Third Party Movement Given a Severe
Blow by the Refusal Of Ohio
Farmers to Endorse.

ST. Louis. May pa Washington
special to The Republic says: Your cor
respondent has been informed on un-
questioned authority that the health Of
Secretary Blaine is much more seriously
impaired than his friends, physicians
and immediate family have been willing
that the outside public should know.
Not only is the secretary's physical con-
dition in a bad state, but assurances are
forthcoming that he is relapsing into
mental decay. This does not mean that
his mind has absolutely given away, but
1t means that he is losing his memory;
that he is losing interest in public af-
fairs. and, in a general way, that he is
vergins on that state which John Sher-
man aisl other public MEN have been SO
long afraid of, absolute mental collapse.
The chances are that Mr.. Blaine will
not return to Washington in the near
future. Those who are most familiar
with his state of health sadly admit that
the chances are that he will never again
resume his place at the head of the state
department or be again a factor in pol1t-
ical or official life."
Will 90 Bar Harbor Harbor Monday.
New YORK, May 90. - Secretary
Blaine went out driving in the morning
and win have another outing in the af-
ternoon. 1t has been decided that on
Monday next he viii start for Bar
Harbo
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-29
CHARLESTON AT CALLAO.

Itata's Whereabouts Stin Mystery.
Ssaall Chances of Capture.
WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The cruiser
Charleston Is now at Callao, where she
arrived after run of ten days from
Acapulco. She win probably remain at
Callao three days to coal and then pro-
ceed to africa, Chill. Her chances for
catching the Itata now seem to have
narrowed down to nothing, as she has
neither seen nor heard from the insur-
gent vessel, and her only chances for
CATCHING her now seem 10 be to run
acroos lIer by accident The movements
Of the Itata are still q mystery. She has
not bee4 seen at any point since she was
reported by the Pacific Mail steamer
M about sixty-five miles north OF Aca-
pulco, On the morning of the 18th, and
from her not putting in at some point
ON the oeast for coal it Is generally be-
keved that she steered direct course
for Chilli, and must now be very near
home. The cruisers San Francisco and
Baltimoee are at Iquique, and their
chances for taking the Itata seem to be
much fRtter than those Of the Charles
ton, and In case she is captured it now
seems that it must be by one of those
vessels and not by the Charleston.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-29
Insurgent Treaty with Bolivia.

NEW YORK, May 29.--A special cable
dispatch from Iquique, to The Herald
says the minister of foreign affairs de-
clares that Bolivia has signed treaty
with the congressional party to take the
place of the old truce that has been in
existence between Bolivia and Chill.
This new treaty cedes in perpetuity,
represented by the congressional party,
the territory occupied ten years ago by
Chilli as an offset to the debt which was
saddled upon Bolivia as result Of the
war. This recognition of the congress
sional party practically ignores BaIma-
cedA. The Paris telegram regarding
tine bombardment of Iquigue by govern
ment cruisers is utterly false, notwith-
standing the assertions of government
people,