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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21
who wa. Doing IN. Calling.

William came TO see the small boys SIS
ter oftener than anybody else, but George
and one or two Others appeared between
times. Several evenings ago the small boy
came in about 0 o'clock, and meeting his
older brother In the hall asked who was in
the parlot.
Il don't know he said: some young
man heard his voice. but didn't see
him.
What are they doing in theres"
'sOh. billing and cooling, presume.
Il guess not. 8 retorted the boy They
may be- GeOrging and cooling, or something
ike that, but no billing met Bill on the
street as came in, looking as black as a
load OF coal Detroit Free Press.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

A Boon For women.

Imagine the bliss for women II they could
20 in aald order gown and then go back
and have IL fitted once or twice and sent
home complete. ready TO be worn In all
sorts of weather aud ON nearly every oc-
easion for six months TO come OF course.
with "A certain class of women land large
class / must admit 1t would be a case OF
a0thelio's occupation's gone" But for
those Of the weaker sex who fondly imagine
that they have brains and would like TO
cultivate them. and have higher aim in
life than shopping. ii would be . great
boon.-Chicago News Record.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21
An Oppressive FeeIInE.

Johnny had been misbehaving while
ais mother was away. and on her return
he talked very soberly TO him about IL.
cling him that God was always with
nim and saw all he did. Johnny left
ais mothers room with depressed look
IN his face and was going away from
nome when his dog ran after him.
Johnny turned around desperately on
he dog, crying out: You go back-it's
lad enough to have God tagging after
me all the time. New York Tribune.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21
IN. r.r,b wa. round B.for. Christ.

Between $50 and 278 b. c. Aristotle, ''the
stAgirite," !" observed an occultation Of Mars
by the moon. and Eratosthenes Of Cyrene
computed the circumference Of the earth
by measuring an arc Of the meridian II
seems strange that such" experiments ~
this last should have been successfully car
ried out 276 years before the birth OF the
Saviour, and yet the scientific 90 men Of
the world refuted the doctrine Of the earth
being round for nearly 1900 years after
ward. Louis Republic.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21
BauHite ores In the south.

information has come to the two i'm
portant scientific bureaus in Washing
ton, the geological survey and the Smith
5onian institution, of absolutely inex
haustible deposits Of bauxite ores in Ala.
bama and Georgia, which give promise
II solving the chief difficulty heretofore
ancountered in the cheap production Of
aluminium for commercial purposes
Specimen Jumps Of these ores analysed
ut the Smithsonian institution show Il
PER cent Of pure aluminium in the light
iints and 40 pcr cent In the brown
-hades, whereas ordinary clay contains
On an average only 30 per cent, Ranxit,
derives its name from the fact that j
was discovered first near Baux, or Beaus
near Aries, France. Besides France i
i found TO limited extent in Austri,
and elsewhere in Europe and in worka
1le quantities in Arkansas and othe
states and territories Of the Union.
Cor. Chicago Herald.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21
Tn. Prize. Of srr. A..or.. New Hom..

have reason to believe that the ESQ 900
which mentioned last week as having been
paid for the Cliveden estate by Mr.. Astor to
tho Duke OF Westminster was the sum
which his grace asked and not the amount
which he eventually accepted. am given
70 understand that tbs figure at which the
deal was actually effected was eSo0.0oo- IL
is said that the relations and friends Of tho
duke are not at all pleased that his grace
should have parted with the seat--I.ondon
Ei1arD
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21
STRANGE Act. Of the Apo.tIe..

Mamma. said 5-year-old Nina, just
returned from Sunday school, II don't
like the disciples. think they were
silly"
The dreadful child'n said mamma 10
papa. What does she meanf'
what makes you think so, Nina
asked papa.
why" replied Nina, Our lesson to-
day said they went through a cornfeld
on Sunday and pulled each other ears.
New York Tribune.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

met the other day young husband
with a grievance. Many "a husband there
is with grievance, for all women are
not angels. But this husband in particu-
lar mas grievance that is not common.
sat AZ his desk in one Of the leading
music stores of the city when Il boy came
in with kodak. As he handed it 10 the
young husband the latter's face spread
o'er with look of disgust. He seemed
10 he dealing inwardly with terms more
forcible than elegant. Playing with a
kodak nows" asked him NO, amt, I"
he answered shortly. That's my wife's :"
Encouraged by his replies asked him IL
his wife was much of an amateur pho
tographer. Il don't know" he said,
.whethcr she is or not, and don't care,
but wish this blamed kodak had never
been invented" Then having unbos-
omed himself so far he went further. He
said that he and his wife had been blessed
with baby short time ago.
With the advent of the child the
! young and enthusiastic wife had bought
a kodak, and she now spent her leisure
time in taking photographs II the in
| FAINT DO You believe 1T" added the
| husband. "She takes about dozen
pictures of that baby every day Of her
life in all sorts Of positlons-eating
drinking, sleeping, crying. laughing in
| fact, that baby il photographed in every
! conceivable attitude. You ought to see
her great collection Of baby pictures. Oh
course that is great fun for her and the
baby, but il ia getting 10 be drain on
my resources. as | have 20 pay about
twenty cents for developing and mount
ing every picture" This is new us,
for the kodak, and it is quite move
one, far better than aiming at objects OF
| the streets. Chicago Tribune.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21
snonrlnr with cold water.

Whoever feels chilly sensation after
a warm plunge and experiences difficult
" in regaining her normal temperature
should try the experiment Of sponging
herself with cold water when she leaves
the hot bath and SEQ II the slight shock
win not tone up the skin and prevent
any subsequent chill. -Harper's Bazaar.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

As early as 1850 the ballet had been
separated from the opera and given an
independent dramatic form Later on
in the century tho ballet assumed the
form of a great rhythmical pantomime.
and for many decades was kept in the
theater of Milan in most exalted style
Music aud Drama.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

Little Johnny-Can have some more
piel
Mamma-Do not say can" say, May
haye!7
Little JOHNNY forgot.
Mamma-Forgot whatl
Little Johnny-That have to be par
ticular about grammar wen ! ask for
pie.-Good News.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

Since the first ball Of the Pasfiarehs,f ar
ranged by Ward MeAllister In iss2 thcse
American aristoerats" have expended Tor
their annual entertainments cf tne bean
monde nearly tl00.oo0 The average cost o.
= Patriarch bail Il abont t5.i8s which
means an assessment Of el2S for each ball
rom each OF the patEiarchs. New York
or Chicago Times.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

JohnsOn-When / die, know my
ieath will cast a gloom over the commu-
nifty.
Thompson-Un Undoubtedly You're the
laughing stock OF the place, you know.
Vogue.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

A census of the great trees Of Cali
fornia. the giant redwoods, y reveals the
fact that there Is even 2 1878 Of them left.
the average diameter Of the lot being 3.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

.sOh, mamma, see the poor horses!
They 90 all the time. and they don't get
anywhere, = said small boy compassion
ately. pointing to the horses at work in
the thrashing machine.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

Leo XIII is the only pope that ever
sauntered down London's famous Picca-
iilly. The pope performed the feat
when. as Mgr. Pecei. he visited London
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

II was at a beach picnic that little
Dolly asked thoughtfully, Mamma.
they put salt into the sea; why don't
they put pepper in toof
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

A dollar loaned for 100 years and COM
pounded at "a per cent viii amount In
that time to g., ,55l .7eo, ,40A
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-10-21

Not one matchmaker in hundred can
tit a handspring properly, and lot one
in fifty knows a correct one when ne
sees H.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
Memorial Day Arrangements.

Arrangements have been completed
for Memorial day services. The fol.
lowing committees have been appointed
on arranging details; For the G. A. r.
-Messrs. W. s. Anderson, ID. H.
Metzger, II. A. keve; for the W. r. @,
Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Cosad. Mrs. Van,
derbelt, Mrs. Ainsworth. The Memor,
ial Sunday sermon will be preached by
lsev. j. I. Mayor of the NJ. Il. church
Sunday afternoon, May 27, at the opera
house. Hon. John Guthrie of Topeka
will deliver the Memorial day address
1t is expected that the Columbian
chorus will sing at both services.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
Worlds Fair Tickets.

All of our readers are advised that il
they wish TO take trip to the Worlds
Fair 1t Is n good plan to purchase your
tickets through the local agent of the
railroad companies. Beware of the
man who says he can get you cheaper
transportation than that given you by
local representatives of the railroads.
j. +. Kerr, the Rock Island agent,
informs us that his company has in the
last few months made extensive i'm d,
rrovements for the prompt handling Of
passengers aud baggage at Chicago and
8 doing everything possible for Il Q
convenience Of the travelling public
They have opened up u station at
Englewood, about five minutes ride on
the electric car line, to the main gate
way of the FAIR grounds to accommo-
date those wishing to avoid the crowded
central station six miles further out.
This point is strong one for the Rock
Island and is sample of the efforts all
the roads are making TO handle the
great business Of the Fair successfully
and easily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
soHooLBoARD CONVENTION.
An Annual Meeting That Promises
to Be Of Much Value.

An Annual Meeting That Promises
to Be Of Much Value.
Supt. Shirk today issued invitations
to all members OF district school boards
inviting them to a county convention
Of school board members to be held In
the court room Saturday, May 81, com
mencing at 10 a. IN. The meeting will
be an interesting and valuable one and
many subjects of practical trend will
be discussed. A free lunch will be
provided at noon. There are 1913 dis
tricts in the county, and three members
Of the board in each; 80 that with the
teachers and others who will be present
1t Is expected that nearly 400 will
attend. The program Is:
MORNISG ssI1N
Roll call by dlstrict'.
"what We owe to our Children" ...........
........... .Supt,J e. Gray, ,bilene
General discussion led by. .... DIR. T. n, Gum
"Dutios OF the Directors"
"......,.hdwin wilkins and A. A, Fackler
buNhHoi tno WITH st..ssssssFssss ,.....s
........w. q. Gillilunt and T.. Y. Coleman
Duties of tho 1r, n. .ur,r"..... ...........
....... ..,. j. II Cnrkhuff aud O. Rohrer
ATrERsooS sEis ON
county Uniform ty OF Text Book".....
C.C. Sherwood in English. q. II. Koepko
In ormau.
General -eussion.
"freo Text Book -"..... ..................
..,...... ..,.....lacob Ryf ana u W. Jacnby
"D'strict library asa how t. obtain IL"
.......Mrs. q. rhislor aud Ms -. Bro ks
"Whot Heirs ant Apparatus should he In
Every District sohoolY o.. ..............
..,".",...N. q Fleming and \. X. Ruse
"Flhns Tor Next Year" .,........,..- County Supt
Question bbx.
Alinurutp.ut
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
Reformed Church Independence
Centennial Observed.


The centennial exercises at the
trace Reformed church last evening
we're appropriate. Presbyterian and
Lutheran churches assisted in the ser
vices and the evening was one of pro-
ct. Rev. A. 8. Dechant has done
much to strengthen the local church
and 1t is safe to say that nowhere in
Kansas were more appropriate services
held than here.
The principal address WAS by Rev
d. B. Shuey, OF Emporia, who gave an
interesting talk on the history Of the
church and the relations Of the Ameri.
can branch to the parent church
across the sea.
Rev. Dr. Rlayney, Of the Presbyter-
ian church; Rev. W. l.. Seabrook Of
tie Lutheran; and Rev. A. s. Dechant.
the pastor, also made interesting talks.
Excellent music was furnished by the
Reformed church choir. An Offering
Of $27 was taken for the Wichita uni.
yersity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
An Abilene Bows Snnneaa

The Boston Evening Transc riptof
May 9th tells of successful Abilene
boy. At the 28th annual Means prize
speakings of original compositions at
Phillips Andover academy, Geo. II.
Mcclellan. of Abilene, won first prize
with a poem, THE Siege of La Ro-
chelle'" There we're ten contestants,
AndoYer Is one Of the most strict
schools in the country and Mr.. Nc,
Clellan is making splendid record to
stand at the head in original compost.
tion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
Contest at Talmage.
Special REFLsoroR Correspondence.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
TALMAeE, May s-The Talmage
school closed Saturday with very in
teresting program. The teacher, f. A.
Stokeley left for Chicago several days
ago. Harry Cundiff who had been
drilling the school in elocution finished
the term.
The afternoon program was very in
teresting. The intermediate grade
contested for beautiful prize, Miss
Belle Luke receiving the same,
Emaniel Waggaman ranking second.
The evening entertainment, a con
test by the Grammar grade and music
by quartette, Messrs. Cundlff,
st tDkely, Shadinger, and Kaufman,
ranked far above the average country
entertainments,
The selections were all strong and
well rendered, showing careful training
in elcoution. Miss Myrtle Waggaman
declaimed "The Polish Boy" winning
the prize. Samuel Hislop received
second place. Messrs. Loudon and
Kyner judging. G. L. Kyner after a
few remarks presented the prizes. The
school in turn showed their apprecia.
tion by giving Mr.. Cundiff a handsome
present. The audience called for
Messrs. Cundff and Kyner which was
responded to. The excellent order Of
the crowded house and the perfection
with which the contestants rendered
their selections reflected much credit
upon the community and teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
do fnll Justice to the work.

DO full Justice to the work
Misses Anderson, Ellison, Over and
! ymour, accompanied on the paro BY
Mrs. W. G. Cowles sang "Four Little
Tchin Tchin Girls" in costume charm
ngly and rewarded the applause with
another selection.
Supt. Knlpe, Manhattan; Supt. Van
Ostrand, Marion; Prof. W. M. Jay,
Sallna, we're the judges. 1t took
sometime for them to make their
decision. In the interval Miss
Hendrickson. Of Chapman, gave some
-kilful plano selections. Prof. Jay
announced the result, prefacing the
decision with the remark that all had
done 80 well that 1t was difficult to
choose. The markings were:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
DECLARATION.
Knipe. Van Ostrand, Jay,

Thus in defamation Abilene re.
ceived total Of 2l77, Chapman 2O9s
In debate Abilene 2i5 Chapman 2i9l
Total Abilene 242O, Chapman 2347l
The points we're made on four consid
erations, gesture, enunciation thought,
delivery.
Miss Hawk was declared the leader
in defamation and Abilene won in
defamation; Chapman won in debate.
The receipts were $l75 which will
be divided between the schools library
funds. Another contest will be held
next year. This first one was a com.
plete success and both participants and
members Of the schools may well feel
gratifed at the result. The young
people are all Dickinson county
students and we are proud OF them.
After the exercises the Abilene high
school gave an infor NAL reception to
the visitors at the high school room
until the arrival Of this loo train on
which the Chapmanites departed, well
pleased with their visit and promising
Abilene to return the hospitality in
Chapman next year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
WEARY OF LIFE.
Miss Blesh of Nswb irn Township
Commits Suicide.

OomnlOS oulclua.
Weary of living, worn by disease
and with mind probably somewhat un.
hinged, Miss Bleah committed suicide
last night at the home Of her brother,
Mr.. Biesh, she WAS brought here in III
health during the winter. Her health
continued poor and her mind became
affected. She was melancholy and dis.
courged.
Last evening she was was missed
and search for her was in vain. THIS
morning her dead body was found be-
side hedge near the house. A string
was drawn tightly around her neck
and she had evidently strangled her
self. A coroner's inquest was held
this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

"A marriage license was issued "a
John Roshrman, Herington and Ida
Block Of skiddy.
Tho death Of Benjamin Knight
aged 10, at his fathers home In Noble
township, is reported. Funeral ser
vices were held this morning.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. l.. Shank living near Navarro
died last night aged one week. Funeral
at the house. tomorrow, interment al
Navarro.
-Marshal Fsvors proudly displays
bis Official badge and keeps his eyes
open for disturbers Of the peace. He
proposes TO enforce the law strictly
and show no Favors-a aheml-to any
one.
Many compliments are expressed
for +. g. Holzworth, superintendent Of
the court house and grounds, for the
beautiful appearance Of the lawn. He
has brought 1t to high state Of per-
fection.
Rev. W. A. McWright has received
q call TO the Methodist church at Ober-
lin and goes TO his new field Of labor
Friday. His many Abilene friends
will wish him and his family unbound
cd success.
John Mallaloy was arrested at his
home In Solomon Saturday night for
stealing a suit Of clothes from G.. II.
Dentzer's house, South Buckeye. lie
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 80
days and costs.
The inquest over the remains Of
Miss Blesh Saturday brought out few
new facts beyond those given in the
REFLECTOR. The unfortunate wo-
mans mind was undoubtedly affected
and she had frequently threatened TO
take her life.
"A branch Of the U. o. A. NJ. (sup-
posed to mean Unctuous Order Of
Agitated Mourners), John Willis new
semi military secret society, was organ
lied In town. Everybody connected
with 1t is so ashamed OF the concern
that no names Of officers are obtain able.
Enterprise had a lively time last
week with some OF the young men.
The college had a May pole festival
and a row resulted, ending In trial
In Justices court. After the trial two
OF the boys had melee before his
honor, Judge Frey, in which blood
flowed freely. There is nothing tame
about life in Enterprise.
We cannot praise Cook Il whltby
too highly; their parade nearly mile
in length WAS succession OF open
~ :" band wagons aud blooded horses,
all blazing In gold. silver and silk, ,
their menagerie the most extensive one
ever viewed, their circus and hippo
drope performance immeasurably
superior to any we know, or have ever
witnessed. .-[Des Moines Register. At
Abilene May 20.
"A gentleman, whose business calls
him over large scope OF territory, tells
us that the Ilollinger and Taylor
neighborhood has good indications for
wheat. This same gentleman assures
us that we cannot say too much in
praise of alfalfa. He, like ourselves,
may be trfle enthusiastic, but In his
opinion. the only way we can lie about
the stuff is to say 1t is no good. lie
has an excellent opportunity for obser-
walton, and ought to know what ho IL
talking about. We suspect that
farmers generally expect too much Of
1t the first year and half. Resist the
temptation TO pasture until 1t is well
rooted, and you have a good stand.
IL. q. Union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

The following ia the list of unclaimed
letters remaining In the Abilene post
office for the week ending May 8,
1893. Have your mail addressed to
street and number and 1t will be
promptly delivered.
Cas-ler Mira Lowry Miller, Mr., Anson
wilson, Mrs. Hannah Compton. FS
FULLER, WINS Harrington, Dr,
Porter, AS Sm Tn Jno5
Armstrong, ID W
N. h Under the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent c.) will
be charged for advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
ID II. GoRDEN, p. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
New Feed Store.

The room on Third near Buckeye
formerly occupied by Pyke & Wear as a
meet market has been leased by W. d.
Sholl, who will handle all kinds OF
-four, feed and grain, Call on
hlm, e2tlg
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
BRAIN and TONGUE
CLOSELY MATCHED IN DECLA.
NATION AND DEBATE.

High School and the County
High School Hold an Interesting
Contest-A Large Audience and
Talented speakers--First Places
for Both Schools.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
Polica Court.

Il, G. Putnam, who was arrested
last night for running a gambling
house, pleaded guilty today and was
fined $40 and costs by the police Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

To the Worlds Fairs go via Union
Pacific, the shortest, quickest safest
and best line for Chicago and all points
east. 25t3c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

For SALE CHEAP-A cistern force
pump, brass lined with pipe complete.
Apply at this office. tfd&c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

N. B. Just received another invoice of
the Famous Eiffel Black Hose, Gage Downs
Corsets and an elegant line Of Infants Lace
Caps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

WANTED "A girl to do house work
A good girl can 6nd permanen
home. Enquire at this office. 3O9t2w2.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

For lowest rates to Chicago inquire
OF Uuion pacidc agent. 5gJlSc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

For SALE-Chestnut sorrel pony, at
q bargain, 90o East Sixth, Bt&l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
Staple and Fancy
Goods,
Dress Goods Fancy Goods, Notions and Gents
Furnishing Goods.

Try u.s. to have the best, and are sure to
give great dollars worth for your ney.
You be economical with effort whatever by buy
ing what you need tor spring
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11

C. G, HAWK, Manager, Hamaker Block, Abilene, Kas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-05-11
Literary Workers,

Following are the Lanier society
assignments for the coming years
work: