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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28
HIS NEW YEARS NAIL.
ny ELISA ARMSTRONG.

"Ah, now, this is pleasantr' cried
young Mr.. Dovecot, as he threw aside
his newspaper on the morning of the
list of January. What more can y
man want than beefsteak such as we
had for breakfast. a clear fire like this,
and u little wife of his own2 BY the
way, my dear, you are looking very
charming this morning. l do not re-
member ever having seen that dress
before"
"It-its a surprise" faltered Mrs.
Dovecot, turning very pink. II am 90
glad you like it-you know l try to
please you In all things"
81 couldn't help admiring II, my
dear. | pity those poor fellows who
are bachelors-I WINS telling Jollycliffe
so only yesterday"
Eyes, indeed, and l was saying to
Marie that she would never know
what real happiness is until she is mar
ried."
1--WE must ask them both to dinner
some evening and try to make a match
between them. All, there comes the
postman, tramping through the snow"
I'm go and meet him, hate TO keep
him waiting"
mo, I'll go; you might catch cold
from the draught."
A moment later he returned, saying:
"See what.h pile of-letters; invitations
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28
A National Appeal.

The American Protective Tariff
League in special and extraordinary
session on December 18th, responding
to the earnest request of wage earners.
unanimously agreed that IT was neces.
sary to call upon the press of the
United States to urge every patriotic
citizen to assist in defeating ths pro-
posed Wilson free trade tariff, which is
now before congress. II this measure
becomes n law, the demand for labor
in all productive employments in this
country will be decreased. This will
reduce the wages aud earnings OF every
man woman or child among us, per
manently lower the standard Of living
in this country; and reduce the pur.
chasing power of our earneTs who con.
stitute the great consuming force Ia
this land.
Every person, rich or poor, high OF
low, old or young, who is not in favor
OF lower wages and less comfort in life
should ut once write postal card Il
the congressman from his or heI
district, protesting against the passage
of this bill aud demanding that the
Mckinley tariff be left unchanged
Write postal card today, and urge
every friend of yours TO do the same
Perhaps your effort will defeat free
trade and save protection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

A sad story and one calculated to
arouse the patriotic anger of any true
American citizen, is told by the Win
field Courier. The Courier says: "This
morning there came slowly and labor.
iously up the stairs into our Office an
old man. The snow OF eighty six
winters had frosted his hair and the
weight OF time supplemented the priva.
lions OF war In destroying frame that
had once been as iron. This man was
Harrison Herrod, during the war q
private In company H Fifty Seventh
Indiana volunteers. With trembling
hands he unfolded paper and handed
It to us. 1t proved to be a notice sus,
pending his pension of Sl2 a month
giving no reason whatever. Together
with this paper was his discharge
yellow with age, reclting that he was
honorably discharged from the service
of the United States at Camp Andrew
jackson, Tennessee, March 4, 1862, by
reason Of q wound received In the left
hand. This wound is still carried In
the shape of withercd, useless hand,''
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28


New Years day, 1894, dawned bright
~ in the street where he and she lived.
In the window of her house there was
a For Rent sign.
But dainty muslin curtains were mp
at his windows and the sun looked n
at happy group.
He sat before the cheerful CRATE fire
in the little parlor that had been
touched and transformed by Il wom-
ans deft fingers.
She sat In his lap, and adjusted to
her fancy new neclStie she had sud
denly produced from behind her.
Cupid, resplcndent in n red leather
collar, dozcd on the cushioned win
dow-seat in the sunshine, and purred
contentedly at the new order of
things.
lie and she were laughing at Com.
pan" swinging in her ring at the other
wih.1w.
For he had just said to her: "What
a happy New Year this win be for you
and me-for Cupid and for Company"
But at the sound of her name Com
pany had promptly croalSed 81 doubt
III | doubt Ill 7ieo's company 7soo's
company"
Then he and she laughed aud their
laugh had OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ring to II that augured well In these
panicy times for the firm of lie. She.
Cupid & Co., in spite of Company +
croaking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28
NE.

HE.
He was single and singular. Most
women would have called him fine
looking II IL had not been for his nose.
lie told Cupid privately that his nose
had always stood in his way, and no
wonder
II was so long drawn out, so start
lingly high as To bridge, but apparently
perfect as TO draught.
Patiently had this nose stood guard
below two kind but bashful blue eyes,
and shifted the brcczes of flfty sum.
mers and winters Of single blesscdness.
Cupid was his cat, and he also owned
n comfortable looking little fat brown
earthen teapot.
Cupid ate from his masters hand the
leayings of his bachelor board, while
he sought comfort by drinking all but
the leaves in the little carthcn teapot.
lie ended each meal by tipping 1t mp
aud draining tho last drop from its
spout.
Cupid rlways watched this impolite
performance with n mcditativc, won.
der-if-thats-good air
After tea he and Cupid used to sit by
the window and watch for her across
the way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

The short days aud long nights Of
winter give the Atlantic Monthly quite
sufficient reason for' making the Jan.
uary number particularly strong in its
tiction. Mrs. Defends new novel,
Philip and his Wife" opens with the
greatest promise Of interest, not only
In the power with which It is written,
but in its theme OF unhappy mar,ag &c
indicated, perhaps, by the title and
foreshadowed clearly in the opening
chapters. The heroine of Miss Jewett's
story, The Only Rose" has been
married three times, but It is not
through the treatment Of any "qnes.
tion" that tho story is delight fnl,
Humor and sympathy and skill give it
a high place in Miss Jewetrs best
work,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

The old fashioned and humane idea
that the insane, the poor creatures
whose lives are olouded by diseased
brains, should have the best possible
medical care is being reversed by the
Pop State officials who are appointing
medical students without practice on
the board OF physicians a; the asylums.
Such methods Of government are
enough to blast any management or
earth,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

now I've done IL of my own accord"
II was customary with the Piffxins
to exchange New Years gifts and not
to make the presentation until after
breakfast. Therefore, when Mr.. Piff-
l,ins entered the dining-room, Mrs.
Piiflsins was apparently unconscious
that he carried u bulky parcel, while
he in turn was quite unaware that n
small, queer-shapcd package lay be-
side his wife's plate.
MY dear" remarked Mr.. Pifflsins.
as he set down his coffee cup and
rolled up his napkin. during our
married life there has been only one
serious cause for contcntion-well,
perhaps two-but no matter. intend
to remove that cause"
81 have also determined to turn over
new leaf as you will presently see"
and she nodded mystcriously toward
the queer-shaped package.
II have resolved during the coming
year 10 discontinue the use OF tobacco. I"
And he awaited the burst of delighted
surprise to follow.
Mrs. PiflSins turned pale, doubtless
with joy, replying TREMENDOUSLY; II
cannot accept this sacrifice; but have
resolved to yield TO your entreaties,
abandon society and devote myself in
future to my home"
SAY no more, Maria, have hither-
to preferred to remain at home in or
der that l might smoke, but"
mo, Silas, IL is | who"
"In token Of reformation have pur-
chased with money would have
squandered on the weed the silk even
ing dress you so desired"
And l." cried Mrs. PifflSins, "have
also prepared a surprise for you. With
the money had saved to give recep-
tion | have bought you IA meer-
schaum piper
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

There is this much to be said about
the possible candidacy of Benjamin
Harrison for president again: He is a
worthy exponent Of the best and truest
Republication of today and is no less
honored as private citizen than he
was as president Of the nation. 1t is,
however, doubtful IL Mr.. Harrison
will be renominated. William McKin-
ley has tho first lien on the place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28
A MUTUAL SURPRISE.
'OW pleased Ma.

DIV pleased Ma
ria will be-"
chuckled NJ r.
Pifkins, maxi
ing his toilet on
the morning Of
the LIST of jan
uary, land how
surprised. This
is the first New
Years day in
ten years that
she hasn't quar-
relied with me
about giving up
to bacco, and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Three counties Of the Fifth district
are out Of the Republican congressional
race: Clay which wants the attorney
generalship, Riley which wants the
State secfetsryship and Ottawa which
wants to reflect Judge Johnston. The
other seven counties will however fur.
nish about four candidates each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28
Now Years Day In the Dime Museum.

"A happy New Year to YOU" said the
Living Skeleton to the Fat Woman;
land may your shadow never grow
less"
81 wish you happy New Year, too"
was the replyi land what you fall of
in flesh may you make up in salary"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Abilene has still one railroad that is
not In the hands Of receiyer--,he
Rock Island. Probably those Dickin-
son county bonds which 1t secured
without giving any stock In return
enabled II 10 pull through.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Foolishness seems to be its own
reward. Lewellipg's tramp letter has
not gained the appreciation Of a single
individual whose opinion is worth
considering.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

There, she's lighting her lamp,
Cupid-going to mend her stockings
tonight. can see her slip her hand
into it and hold it up to the light. a
neat little foot she must have, too,
Cupid.
See therel will you? Done, by Jove!
with neatness and dispatch.
Now what? o, sce-going out, and
alone too. Demned shame, Cupid.
Eth? Wants to go-of course she does
they all do, Cupid. There she comes
to fasten her gloves by the light.
A neat TT on that iacket-luclsy for Us
old fellows that she comes between the
lamp and the window shade.
Now what is she doing? Putting
no fixing" her bangs as only n woman
can, Cupid-a little, just little old for
bangs. Eth, Cupid? But they'll all do
It, even II it does give 'em mutton
drcssed-as-lnmb" look, God bless EN-!
Now she's turning down the light,
The shadow grows dimmer-going,
going, gone, Cupid Wen, we will
smoke our pipe and think. What do
you say, pardner?
For answer, Cupid jumped upon his
shoulder
Then he lit his pipe and was so busy
thinking and smoking that he forgot
to pull down the window shade.
Whom his pipe was smoked out, he
snt on thinking and mechanically
strol,ing Cupid.
At last he arose and glanced out OF
the window in the direction of his
CHEEKY little neighbor,
To his surprise he saw her hastily
leave her window and lower the shade
He whistled softly and said; do you
think, Cupid, that she has been looking
at us, that is, ut you, Cupid?' aud he
smiled again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

A Chicago millionaire paid 81 900 for
special train to take himself and wife
TO New Orleans Monday. The trip
was made at the rate Of a mile Il
minute.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

She was not fiat, fair and forty" for
the single woman who is forty is yet to
be born.
Besides being fcmininely dark rs to
age and complexion, she was plump
and spry, neat us a new pin, and CHEEKY.
As she sewcd or mended In the even
ings, her shadow was thrown on the
window shade.
That was what he and Cupid watched
for across the narrow way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

The New Year resolution joke has
been taken out Of the cabinet and
may be expected TO appear in public
any day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

A Democratic candidate at Salina
filed among his election expenses "two
baths, so cents" He Goes not state
who took them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Wool-lIaving New Years come
right after Christmas is mighty good
scheme.
Miss Van Pelt-Why?
Wool-Oh, it's so much easier to be
good when you're brol1e.-Jury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

A Geary county farmer took 1890
bushels OF corn from IS acres this fall
For bad corn year that was not bad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Al, glorious resolution
Would you know how not TO break IN
on, friends and fellow citizeus,
The way is not TO make H.
Detroit Free Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

He looks as II he might be nice. But
such nosel
"Such nose" croalsed her parrot
from her ring in the corner, She
laughed and held out a finger and the
parrot was soon perched on IL,
Had he across the way only known
1t, this parrot was the gift OF rejected
lover. She had at once dubbed the
parrot Company. Then she kept her
In the dark and drilled her on one sig
nificant sentence.
When the eN-lover called to see how
she took his gift the parrot called out;
Iwos company, two's company,
three's a crowd" while she looked in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Fosdick-Well, the New Year arrived
on tme.
Eicketts-Ies; right on the second.
Fosdick-Hou are wrong, 1t came
on the first Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

sUpsoRIPTIoN RATEs.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1893

A HAPPY NEW YEAR 10 all RE-
FLECToR readers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

nocent ana smiled. 80 the parrot got
her queer name and the ex-loyer got
his answer. But to return to her mus
ings
"lIml His nose and his neclttics cx.
plain his being single. The ncclstics
could be rcmcdied (hcrc she smiled
mischievously and blushcdD, the nose,
we'll, that couldn't, Well, he looks
as II he was lonesome trying to keep
house alone. | suppose every room
needs good thorough sweeping and
busting. Men don't know how 90 keep
house. do they, Company?
Never Never out" croakcd The
parrot, somewhat irrclcvantly, from
her schoolboy lore.
She laughed. "Ycs, but it's Never
I'M! not Never out with some men
Well, | feel sorry for him some way. |
hope he didn't see me pecping at him. A"
IIE.
But he had, and had plucked uD
courage at the sight. His opportun-
ity came. lie seized II and her UNI
brclla at the same time. 1t was n
snowy, blowy day in winter She was
coming home with her arms full of
packages. The wind caught her UNI
brclla rs she reached her doorstep and
turned II wrong side out. lie was
watching her from his window.
lie heard n faint 20, dearl" gave n
jerk to his ncclttie, forgot TO be con-
scious of his nose for once. and with
Cupid at his heels, and another Cupid
tickling his heart-strings, rushed bare
headed across the narrow way.
He seized her umbrella, and turned IL
so quickly and skillfully in the opposite
direction that IL was right side out be-
fore she could say Jack Robinson, II
that had been his name.
Instead she blushed and thanked
him prettily, while he stood bare
headed but triumphant in the falling
snow and gazed admiringly, not ut the
umbrella exactly. Then she (acci-
dcntally, of course) dropped one of her
packages.
Said he: Let me help You into the
house. You have too much TO carry
alone"
So she opened the door and he, she,
Cupid, the umbrella and packages dis
appeared inside.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

II wish you very happy New Year"
said DIR. Pellet TO Cawyer.
Then don't send in your last quar-
ter's bill till the LIST Of February, doc
tor" replied Cawksr.-Judgs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Receiverships for railroads simply
add few more expensive officer to
to the roads burden and take their
salaries out of the stockholders by
stopping payment on bonds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Grover ought to commence the New
year with a resolution to let Queen
Lii alone,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-28

Oh, see the mani Why does the man
dance and look so happy9 The man
dances and looks so happy because his
wife forgot TO buy him useless New
Years present out Of his hard-earned
gold. Happy manl--Judge.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
GET THE NEWS.

Every occupation in the country is
anxiously looking to the extra session
of Congress for relief. Every citizen
is directly and personally interested
in every measure to be discussed and
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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
Clinton, Missouri.

Mr.. A. L. Armstrong, an old Arm
strong, an old druggist, and promi-
nent citizen of this enterprising town
says; 81 sell some forty different
kinds of cough medicine, but have
never in my experience sold SO much
of any one article as l have of Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. All who
use it say 1t is the most perfect RENE
dy for cough, cold, consumption and
all diseases of the throat and lungs,
they have ever tried" 1t is specific
for Group and whooping cough. 1t
viii relieve cough in one minute.
Contains no opiates. Sold by Smith
Drug Co. 3
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
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and gives besides vast amount Of
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Book, published by j. Ii. Soulc, is
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DAILY DEMOCRAT,
4.26-tf Texarkana, Ark.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02

irwin w. Larimore, physical direct
or Of Y. M. q. A, Des Moines, la.,
says he can conscientiously recon-
mend Chamberlain's Pain Balm to
athletes, gymnasts, bicyclists, foot
bail play ers and the profession in gen
eral for bruises, sprains and disloca-
tons; also for soreness and stiffness
OF the muscles. Mr.. Larimore has
used TWO bottles of Pain Balm and is
enthusiastic in his praise of the rem
edy. When applied before the parts
become swollen it will effect cure in
oue-half the time usually required. 1t
also cures rheumatism. For sale by
Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02

The best salve in the worl ! for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chappod hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRrED REM
Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhea. 1t is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by drug
gists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
is incalculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. 6 5 SO ly
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
Hot Weather insurance.

For twenty five cents you can In
sure yourself and family against any
bad esults from an attack of bowel
during the summer Cham'
berlain's Colc, Cholera and Diarrhra
Remedy is certain cure for these
diseases. II costs but 25 cents. FOR
salo by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
Headache,
Indigestion, Billiousness,
Dyspepsia,
And all stomach troubles are cured
by
D D D
P. P. P.
And all stomach troubles al

(Prickly Ash Poke Root & Potassium J
Rheumatism is cured by P 2 P.
Pains and aches in the back, should
ers, knees, ankles and wrists are all
attacked and conquered by P P P.
This great medicine, by its blood
cleansing properties, builds up and
strengthens the whole body.
Nothing is SO etficacious as P P P at
this season and for toning up, invigo-
rating, and as q strengthener and ap-
petizer, take p p P. 1t throws off the
malaria and puts you in good condi-
ton.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02

If you need anything in my
line, | will be pleased to fill
your orders. All orders re-
ceive prompt attention. Eggs
packed SO they can be shipped
with perfect safety; nothing
sent c. o. D. The cash must
accompany all orders. No
fowls for sale until after July
Ist, 1898. Address all or
ders to
Miss I. f. Sharp,
Care A. >. Blvtbe. Texarkana, Ark
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorie.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria'
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
ARKANSAS


~ t1Hta,
sa lna ame
la alt lt
aD q
~t eou
I-nii Ef %
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
II Years Old, and Popula-
ton $4,000.
ton

Nl er.tt nuW, nff
ueii nW1 sotaH la q
iw gma9gs toif
ggi @.uaf gti 10 aIo
uf Ii
Gua3 sdi h slI
e01u gah iy liw o,9
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
LOCATION, SOCIETY, ETC.

located the Eastern appex and at about the high
point plateau formed Red and Sulphur rivers which nearly
parallel nearly due for about 100 miles and at distance about
Being located elevation the drainage good
poe clay gypsum hand and coal ron lead and antmony
and will be virtually at doors and
complete the railroads building the mines Thousands of
hardwood timber right at hand Public graded schools with fine brick
buildings and excellent colleges Churches nearly all Christian
with church valued $4,000 No city eSouh
refined polite society," and hosb
pie Strangers treated coueus and pains taken show them
many advantages, .,t, ~ 'iN i'ii
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02
EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 1893

1T IS A DUTY you owe yourself and fame
lily TO get the best value fOr. your money.
Economic in your footwear by purchasing
w. l.. Douglas shoes, which represent the
best value for prices asked, as thousands
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-11-02

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, setting 81 SO
White Plymouth Rock eggs, setting 2 90
Single Comb Brown Leghorn, setting so
Rose Comb White Leghorn, setting 2 90
Black Menorcas eggs, setting. ..,.. rs
Silver Spangfed Hamburg eggs, set. 70
Bronze Turkey eggs, / setting ..... 90
White Rabbits. per pair. 2 50
Black Langshan eggs. 1 setting ... / rs
Light Brahmas eggs, setting ..,...n 90
Red Caps eggs, setting ..,....,.,.... rs
White Crested Black Polish eggs, 1
setting / rs
Silver Laced Wyandott eggs, ! setting ! rs
White Face Black Spanish eggs, set, 75
Pellin Duck eggs, setting 2 90
Lop Ear Rabbits, per pair %