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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
A Good Excuse.

With the immortal Stonewall jack
son, struggling, especially during for
ward march, was an unpar'io rable of
tense; but there was one instance in
which it was promptly condoned- Dur
ing one of the forced marches, along in
the summer of 81 through the pine and
'simmon regions, he stopped to consult
with some general officers till the whole
command had passed some distance.
Riding forward to the front he discov-
cred private of his old brigade up a
'simmon tree
What are you doing so far in the
rear?" cried the general
I'm eating simmons" said the SOL
der.
why, they're not ripe" said the
general, with some sarcasm
81 know it." said the soldier. ST
want 'em green"
why do you eat green 'simmons2-
said old Blue Light
ITO draw my stomach up to fit my
rations," said old Web Foot
Enough The hero drew the old
SLOUGH cap down over his eyes and rode
on abashed and subdued into silence
Alabama Soldier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
A PATRIOT.
He was Loyal Although He Couldn't Fire 4
Gun.

He was Loyal Although He Couldn't Fire q
Gun.
In 1861 it was decided to organize the
clerks of the treasury department at
Washington to defend the building and
its contents against an anticipated at
tack. The following paper was pre-
sented to each employee to sign:
Il will defend the treasury under the
orders of the officer in charge of it,
against all its enemies, to the best of
my ability"
The pledge was not received with en-
thusiasm They all, with one consent
began to make excuse.
There was an epidemic of heart and
nervous diseases, which were always
brought on by any sudden shock. But
one old southerner put them to shame
He had been in the Office half a cen
tury and belonged to an old Carolina
family. His desk was in the basement
Of the treasury, where he had charge of
surrendered ships registers Few of
the other clerks knew him, for scarcely
anyone had occasion to go to his desk.
II never fred a gun in my life, he
said. 81 could not hit the side Of barn,
and have no doubt that am a cow
ard But as long as the star-spangled
banner waves l have something to live
for. If 1 am too old to be of any other
use, 1 can at least act rs a powder
monkey, and my body will stop seces-
sion bullet with the best of you"
He seized the pen, and the name first
signed to the paper was that of Francis
Lowndes. of Lincoln.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
viii Be Given AWAY.

Our enterprising druggist j. M.
Gleissner who carries the finest stock
of drugs, perfumeries, toilet articles,
brushes, sponges, etc, is giving away
large number af trial bottles of DR.,
Miles celebrated restorative nervine.
They guarantee it to cure headache,
dizziness, nervous prOstratiOn, sleep
lessness, the i'll effects of spirits, tObac-
co, coffee, etc. Druggists say it is the
greatest seller they ever knew, and is
universally satisfactory. They also
guarantee DR.. Miles New Heart Cure
in all cases of nervous or organic heart
disease, palpilatiOn, pain in side.
smothering, etc. Fine book on nervous
and heart diseases free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
HE BEAT THE BULLET.

Maine Mans Remarkable Race With .
Confederate at Gettysburg.
1t was in 4 well-known hotel in Ban
gor. A party of gentlemen were con-
versing on one subject and another.
During lull in the conversation one
gentleman noticed scar on the hand
OF another, and Intercepted him as to
the cause. The other answered that
he received it in very curious way,
and told the following story in regard
to it:
got that wound in the battle of CT +
tysburg. / had been fighting all day
and felt vcry tired, and so sat down on
rock and shot from there.
was just loading up my gun when a
long, lean, lank fellow darted by me,
making for the woods like a streak of
creased lightning I.up with my gun
and let drive at him, but he didn't
drop, and, as had shot Just nine
hundred and ninety-nine and didn't
want to lose the thousandth I started
after him.
never saw man run so fast in all
my adventurous life, and l could see
that was gaining upon him, but every
once in while.I lost sight of him be-
hind tree or rock.
/ noticed lull in the fight, and
glancing aside l saw that both armies
had stopped fighting, and were strain
ing their eyes to see the race.
That raised my courage, and l forgot
all about being tired Just then made
a squirt of speed, and as l did so felt
something strike my hand, which
spread out like the fan of a windmill
Well, to make a long story short,
caught up with him and was about to
collar him when he turned about and
tried to stab me. lodged his blow,
and just then something hit him and lie
fell over dead. sat down beside him
to rest, and as did so noticed blood
trickling down my hand On closer in.
vestigation l found that there was a
bullet hole in my palm.
The dead man had bullet in his
breast, and l am positive in my belief
that both wounds were made by the
same bullet, and that it was the same
bullet that had fired at the confeder-
ate.
The race was so hot that caught uF
with and passed it at some time during
my chase. That is why 1 now wear
that scar.-Bangor News
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

We want every mother to know that
Group can be prevented. True Group
never appears without warning. The
first symptom is hoaTseness; then the
child appears to have taken cold or a
cold may have ACCOMPANIED the hOarse-
ness from the start. After that a
peculiar rough cough is developed,
which is followed by the Group. The
time to act is when the child first
becomes hOarse; a few doses of Cham
berlain's Cough remedy will prevent
the attack. Even after rough cough
has appeared the disease may lie pre-
vented by using this remedy as directed
and it is for sale by Gulick, druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
Electric Bitters

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need nc
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
praise.-A purer medicine dose not ex
ist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Ritters will cure
all diseases of the liver and kidneys.
will remove all pimples. boils, salt
rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. viii drive malaria from
the system and prevent as well as cure
malarial fevers. For cure of headache,
constipation and indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters. Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, or money refunded. Price SOC
and S1.00 per bottle at j. NJ. Gleiss-
er's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
GODS UNKNOWN.

The following poem obtained the first prize
OF SEQ which was offered by Geo II Ihoma.
post Of San Francisco. Ca. to be read a
the memorial entertainment held in the
Grand opera house in that city last Iemoria
day:
Where prayers are few, no tear-drops shed
Above the lonely, nameiess dead
Ny sweet st buis are strown;
weave my roses in a crown
And lay the fragrant bl .ssoms down
Where sleep the brave unknown.
For on some distant battlefield
Under tie flag. his life-blOod sealed,
Ny brave boy tents alone;
But angel sentncis will keep
Their vigiis Ger his dreamess sleep
Though mlrked his grave, Unknown"
know not IL my loved one fell
When loud the shots Of vic''ry swell
And hushcd his dying moan:
Or, II in clouds OF dark defeat
When even coming death seemed sweet
He joined the great unknown
Bright birds-swift ha-5ngers Of spring;
A message from tie South land bring
On eager pinions flown;
where woodland cboruses resound.
Have ye not sped grass grown mound
That bears the name Unknown
In murky swamp or open glade
Or meath the moss-draped forest shade
Where sunset arrows shone:
swift 10 the mark they softly sped
Ana formed halo round the dead
That rest and sleep unknown.
u south wind, watt your fragrant signs,
Born meath the cloud ess summer skies,
Where ora sc buds are blown;
And swing the pure magnolia bloom,
a cleaning censor OF perfume,
Above the graves unknown
When dew and rain and smiling sua
Ihelr round OF duty each hath run,
A fathers love was shoue;
First Decoration Day Of God.
When springs Lr ght blossom kissed the sod
That covered the unknown.
garland twined Of rarest flowers,
Whose petals fall in ROSY showers;
Let friendships chain be thrown
Around our la:d ill east and west
Shall decorate { cir place OF rest
Remember The unknown.
Uproot the bitter hate and strife
Implanted with each buried life;
Let seeds OF love be sown,
And blossoms Of sweet peace and trust
Shall flourish DER the sacred dust
or those VIC call, Unknown"
pray when comes the Grand Review
And each true sOldie --gray and blue
Shall stand before the throne;
When sounds the roll call loud and clear
That every soul shall answer, Here"
Be counted with the known
Mrs. c. c. Batcmnn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
What is

Castoria Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Mothers. CastOria destroys Worms and aays
fevershness. CastOria prevents vomiting Sour Card
cures Diarrh9a and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles, constipation and hA*uleney.
Castoria assimates tho food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep Cas-
tOria is the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Frea1.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

Mr.. c, B, Jones, of Spring Hill, Ia,
says: 81 have used Chamberlain IS
Pain Balm for severe and painful burns
with better effect than nythiug else l
have ever tried. 1t relieves the pain
instantly and cures without leaving a
scar" Pain Balm is Gle of the most
useful medicines that any family can
be provided with, especially for rheu-
matism, lame back, spraius, 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 10y Guliek, the
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

This was something decidedly novel;
a major-gcnerdl of the United States
army aPologiziag in this manner to an
inferior in rank don't think there is
another case of the kind on record, but
it exhibited the greatness of the man
an lndianian of whom we should be
proud 1t was benediction to see the
way in which Ekin received it He is a
gentleman after the Sir Philip Sidney
pattern He bowed, and was, if posi-
bic, more suave and polite than ever
before And, now, general, if you
want horses for your corps, call your
officers in and I'll supply you rapidly
burnside -. -, and the horses were
soon forthcoming. indianapolis Jour
nal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

Do not wait until you are attacked
with cholera morbus, diarrheoa, dys-
EMERY, summer complaint, or any
relaxed condition Of the bowels, but
have Maguire's Benne Plant constant
ly on hand to meet the emergency.
Price rs cents per bottle. Express
age paid if bottles are ordered. j. &
G. Mcguire. st. Louis. Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

LIVERY one inne ed of information on the
IL subject OF advertising will do well to
obtain a copy of Book for Advertisers" 36S
pages, price ona dollar. Mailed. postage
paid, on receipt of price. Contains careful
compilation from the American Newspaper
Directory of all the best rapers and class
journals; gives the circulation rating of
everyone and a good deal OF information
about rates and other matters pertaining to
Row Zoe PqTfhss aDVERTTSNG R1REnm 10
Spruce St., N, Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician. retired nom practice, having
had placed IN his hands by an East India mission
AIRY the formula OF simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure Of Consumption,
Bronchitis, CafarTh, Asthma. ahd all throat and
Il. Nervous Debility aud all Nervous complstzis
after having It's woA.3erfrl curative powers
in thousands Of caseS has felt il his duty 70 1zke
itknown to his suffering fellows Actuated By this
motive and q desire tOrelieTe human suffering
viii send free Of charge, 20 al who desire Il, this
recipe, in German. French OF Engli1h, with nun
directions for preparing and using Se1tby mail
b. addressing with stamp, naming this paper
y. bE1TEa so folrsrf Bfoek. E1chesief. n. =.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
Bucklen's Arn1ca salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, ehapped hands, chilblaIns
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required. Il
is guaranteed to give perfect sstisfae
ton, OF money refunded. For sale by
John NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

If people would take the advice of
Guliek, the druggist, they would never
start on 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, 1891-10-15
Castoria

"Castoria is so well adsptsd 10 ehaAren THAI
recommend it assupsrior tOaAy prescription
known to me-"
n. A. AAemR, L. D.,
III So. Oxford st., Brooklyn, N. Y.
''our physicians in The ehli4rs0G depart
ment have spoken highly Of tAsir expert
ence in their outside practice via Cassoria,
and although we only have Among our
medical supplies what h Known - regular
products, yet We are free 70 coates that the
merits Of Castoria has won ~ - look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIE1EsssARY,
Bosooa, Mass.
ALLEN @. SMITH, Rres.,
urray Street, New York City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

Beecham's pills act like magic on a
weak stomach
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
On Monday, Oct 10, A. D., 1891,

at the front door of the court house, in the
city of bilene county of Dickinson, state of
kansas, At 10 o'clock a. m. Of said day sell
TO tn highest bidder for cash, the following
it scri6cd real estate to-wit:
The northeast quarter OF secti' n nun Der
our "a and the west half and the southeast
quarter of section number tbree 81 ali IN
township number eleven (ill ss.uth, of range
ing 641 acre +, in Dickinson county strte of
Kansas
The said real estate will b. sold pursuant
to the Judgment OF the court in said cause
rested in said order of sale.
Witness my hand this 18th day Of SCI L. A.
D.. 1871
IS D. w.NAILL,
sheriff Of Dickinson County. kas,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

Under and by virtue of an order of sale
issued by the clerk OF the district court of
DicRiIsG n county, state OF Kansas, in q
cause pending therein, wherein Jonathan
Bourne Jr, Thomas G. Huat and William A.
Able, executors of the last Will and tesla
ment of jonathan Bourne, decea-ed, are
plsintiffs and John 7. Blevins, Mary Blew
ms, The Abilene Investment company. The
Hanover Saving Fund society and O. II.
Lebold and j. NJ. Fisher, late partners as
LebOld. Fisher & Co, John JohatZ, assignee
4 G. II. LeboId and j. 81. Fisher, late part
ners as Lehold, Fisher 4 Co. W. A HiRfn-
oiham snd NJ. a. Wilbur. partners as Higin-
botham & wilbur are defe5daats, viii
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
Castoria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren- Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. Q. OseooD,
Lowell, Mass
'"Castoria Is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. 1 hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest OF their children, and use Castoria in
stead Of the variousquack 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.. J. +. KnoKLoE,
Conway, Ark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
the CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PaCIFlG RklEEY,

Ircludng
Direct Chicago joliet
Des MONIES Coo
Reclining
to an tSs sDd eIes east snd sSS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
ShERIEE,S SALE.

First publisher in the ABILENE WEEK.,
REFLECTOR, Sept. IL, ls9Il
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15

Company n Murray Street, New York City
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
MAcNIFIcENT VEsTIRULE EXPNEss TPAINs.


and Pueblo Joseph Spenoo
California Excursions with CHOICE ROUTES
and Scenic Grandeurs Of Colorado
VIA the ALBERT LEA ROUTE,
Minneapolis aud &c ra
THROUGH Reclining
Grounds Of the Northwest
KAEBAKEE nacliEes =
Minneapolis and St Paul
Ticket
x ST. JOHN JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General Naaassr CHICAGO Ill CENT Ekks Fess Agent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-15
SEAL Pill, SNE[L lOSE, SHILL PRIGE

III - % VI ? ,
BENTON, Laf. Co. Ms, Dec, q
Rev. J. c. Bergen vOuches for tae .ciiovi1c
James Rooney. who was suffering 1-Om Ei.T
Dance in its worst form foz about l years, WIZ
treated by several physicians without effect.
two bottles of Pastor KOsnigs Nerve Ionic
cured him.
Upton, No, March ,, 1891.
ny daughter was taken with catalepsy when
about or years old; we tried different medi-
cines but without effect. 1t is now about years
since she began taking Pastor KOenig's Nerve
Tonic and she has not had an attack Of the dig
ease since that time. G. DUEBER.
ST. MARYs, KY, Oct. z, 80.
1 hereby testify that Pastor Koenig's Nerve
Tonic cured girl Of my congregation of St.
Vitus Dance, and married lady of sleepless.
ness. REV. POL. FERMONT,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
THE EPIDEMIC PASSES AWAY.

Dun's commercial agency reports the
number of failures in the coun-
try in the week just ended at
240, as compared with 215 for the cor
responding week In 1890. The comment
is made that many OF the failures now
taking place are the final outcome Of
long-continued commercial strain,
which could no longer be withstood.
This undoubtedly is true. When the
crash in South American securities be-
gan to drag down English financial
houses. and these in turn began to
throw their American securities on the
market and demand our money for them,
the financial stringeacy became general
all over the land. A great number OF
business firms were crippled then that
made temporary shifts to pull through,
expecting the dawning OF a better day.
The turn was not made as soon as they
had hoped for, and their expedients
only served to defer the calamity that
had been averted for awhile. Though
the turn Of hard times has come, it
came too late to save them. They are
now dropping off. In fact, they have
been in an actual condition of insol-
vency ever since the panic began, but
kept their creditors off by one device
and another, but have had to give up
at last, as one who lives through fatal
epidemic, fighting death with desper-
ate will, and at last, when the epidemic
is passing away, and the refugees who
fled from it are returning, succumbs to
the death that could not by any means
be averted.
When these firms that have been in
condition of fatal sickness Tor more
than a year shall have passed away,
We shall be able to see that the country
is in healthy financial condition, and
that no more failures, or very few, are
to be expected than may be looked for
in the regular course of business.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11

Col. LIVINGSTON of Georgia, presi-
dent of the Farmers Alliance of that
state and member Of congress, is as
reckless in dealing with figures as are
the rest of the calamity shriekers. In
a recent speech he made the startling
assertion that in 1866 there was total
OF 81, 693, 379,573 in circulation in the
United States, or So per capita. At
that time the population of the country
was 35,000,0 900, which could not have
allowed $52 for each person, even if the
volume of circulation as given by Mr..
Livingston were correct. The report
of the chief of the bureau of statistics
gives the amount of paper circulation
in the United States in 1866 at $685.
OBJ 900. At that time, as is we'll known,
this was the sole money of the country,
there being no gold or silver in use.
The pro rata of circulation was not So,
by any means, but 1885. The per
capita Of money now in the country is
greater than it ever has been, but it is
nothing like So. What we now need
is not so much money as great deal
more confidence, and the repeal of the
alien land law.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
ABOUT SOME PEOPLE.

Ex-President Grevy died worth about
10,00O. 900 francs.
Melbourne, who is running a rainery in
the West, gets $500 o shower
Senator Arthur P. German was once a
page in the United States senate
Senator Proctor's first step into official
life was as a village selectman.
Jay Gould was a surveyor and school
teacher and once peddled mouse traps
Victoria Woodruff is going to make an
other lecture tour Of America. She saws
she is unable to content herself with life
Of ease and luxury, and wants to die on the
lecture platform.
Senator Jones of Nevada is called one of
the best yarn spinners in Washington. He
is also high roller at poker According to
popular repute he has at least $50, 600, OOU to
bank on. He is one of the original bonanza
kings.
Governor Boies squarely faces the pro-
hibitory liquor law in his canvass through
Iowa. He says that the law has been fully
and fairly tried, and that it must be pro-
nounced Ineffective. Its application Is not
felt at all In many places. and the efforts 70
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
Socialism and Citizenship.
E,inneanoIis Trihuna

Judge Paschal of Texas refused to grant
naturalization papers to one r. n. Sauer
the other day because Mr.. Sauer had pro-
claimed himself a socialist The court de-
clared the principles of socialism were d.
directly opposed to the constitution OF the
United States. There are socialists and So
cialists. There are those who believe ia
remodeling society on a cOmmu-
nistic bBsis at once and by force
OF arms, II necessary. To this class
belong the anarchists and nihilists. Others
are mild hammered, and while advocating
"a more precise, orderly and harmonious
arrangement OF the social relations of man.
kind than that which has hitherto pre-
vallejo [see Webster's definition of social
isml do not go in for dynamite bombs.
They are willing to let evolution work the
revolution they desire. The latter class
comprises some of our best citizens who are
far from dangerous to the republic.
II the gentleman who was refused citizen
ship by Judge Paschal is socialist Of the
frowsy, red-eyed, beer-guzzling type OF
which Herr johann Most Is shining ex-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-11
DRAW THE LINES.

Ii sub-treasury advocate will not
support any man for any office who op-
poses the sub-treasury scheme, why
should he be permitted, why should he
ask, to participate in convention of a
party that opposes the sub-treasury?
If men cut loose from all past political
ties by making the sub-treasury scheme
the test of their fealty and the condi-
zion of their support, they cannot, and
in self-respect they should not. COM
plain if invited to be absent from the
councils OF men who oppose the sub
treasury.
The time has come in Texas for Dem
ocrats to be Democrats. There is not
en- i'll OF which the people have cause
to complain for which Democracy is
not remedy, and the state is suffering
enough from Democratic pliancy with
out further trucking to those who are
Democrats only when Democracy is
bent to their will and whim. Let De-
mocracy be true to itself and it will
better serve the whole people than by
yielding to every demand of political
quacks and demagogues, who are too
often in the. pay, directly or indirectly,
of Republicanism, the enemy of De-
mocracy and OF the people.