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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
THE RACKET.
JAS. SCHILLINC, Prop.

full military costume, wearing large
cooked hat, rcd coat. jackboots, and
ponderous sword dangling at his side.
IL at any time he was Intercepted
"by what authority lac joined persons
In wedloclS," he boldly answered. II
have II special license from govern
ment, for which ! pay fifty pounds
sterling per annum." lie vas never
closely examined on the subject, and "a
dclusion prevailed during his life that
a privilege of this kind really existed.
Several persons aftcrwnrd attempted
to establish themselves in the same
line, but none was ~ successful as
Joseph Paisley, who secured by far the
greatest run of business, IN defiance of
every opposition. II was this person
who obtained the appellntion OF the
old blacksmith, probably ON account
OF the NEUROLOGICAL conccit OF Vulcan
being employed In riveting the n.y.
meneal chains.
Paisley was first a smuggler, then a
tobacconist, but never ut any time a
blacksmith. lie commenced his mock
pontitlcal career about 1859. For many
years he was careful not to be publicly
seen on such occasions, but stole
through by-paths to the house where
he was called 10 ofilciate, and he there
gave certificate miserably written,
and tho photography almost unintel-
ligible, with feigned signature.
Through an important trial, arising
out OF his marriages, he was forced TO
declare himself, and afterward wore
canonicals with the dignity OF
bishop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
NJ. l. GREEN.
V. b. CosAD.
Mckinley to Speak at Ottawa.

A vacation combining rest and in
struction is offered by the Chautauqua
Assembly, Forest Park, Ottawa, Kan
sas, June IL to 20. You don't have
TO travel many miles to reach IL,
either. Santa Fe route will take YOU
there quickly, cheaply and comfort
ably
Rate is only one fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale June 18th limited to
return June 80.
While every day Of the Assembly
will be good, care has been taken to
obtain special attractions for Grand
Army Day, June p. Gov VIM. Nc
Kinley, of Ohio, the renowned states
man and orator, has agreed 10 de-
liver the chief Grafton. There will be
numerous local speakers, less famed
but scarcely less eloquent.
Inquire Of Agent OF A. T. & S. I.
II, X, as to cost Of trip, expense OF
camping out, etc,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Professor Hickey says this section
is away ahead Of eastern Kansas on
crop prospects.
The board of equalization contin-
ues in session listening to reports OF
erroneous taxation.
"A Lutheran picnic will be held in
Walnut grove Friday afternoon.
Members and friends Of the church
will have an enjoyable time.
About 80 River Brethren returned
to Pennsylvania. Misses Hershey
and Hoffman of Belle Springs accom-
panied the party for few weeks
visit.
The sixth annual commencement
Of Mt. ST. Joseph's academy will be
held Friday evening, June 22. Five
young ladies will receive the honors
of the academy.
Abe Lott will be home from
West Point in few days and the
present coterie of Abilene young men
will go into eclipse to give Abe's uni
form full swing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
New Bank for Enterprise.

Enterprise already has new bank
to take the place of the bank of En-
teprise suspended last week. c.
Hoffman IL Son have started private
bank. 1t is not yet incorporated but
will be in few days. Its Office is at
present in the mills but after the
books etc, are removed it will be
located uptown in the bank building,
No action will be taken in the sus-
pended banks affairs until late in the
week. Eastern stockholders are on
their way west aud their arrival is
being awaited,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Fruit and Coffee Raising.

At Lincoln, Neb., last week was
organized, under the laws of Nebras-
ka, the Pan American Tropical Fruit
and Coffee company, of Guatemala,
G. A., with capital stock of $4,000
900, with c. b. Maxwell, as president
and general manager; F. j. Murphy,
vice-president and assistant manager;
". F. Corbell, treasurer, and j. j.
Mead, secretary. The following
board of directors was chosen; Amos
Jenkins, Geo. Jenkins, +. J. Murphy,
o. b, Maxwell and j. j. Mead. You
can always trust an Abilene man To
be around when a few million dollars
are being handled. Mr.. Murphy will
probably become king of Guatemala
eventually-lord high chamberlain,
at least.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
M PREVEMrloM cURg.
prpsrryins iho Uta'th ~ tchnolbpys by
unuy Aitcnt' or a. Thoir Condition,

Prcsrr,ins ii9 Uta'th 81 tchnoibpys BY
Ha,iy Altcnt'pr O. 1holr Condition.
- ilpalmnstcr'D Wife" in uu uncom-
monty scmihle letter 30 London
paper, dyalipos u plan whereby the
health OF scho1lboys or young col
lcgiuus can bc more thoroughly taken
rarc Of than (. usual. Innurmal school
practice all boys reported lir!S' are
excused from football and other ports,
bat the question H. 10 what extent
must q scAYIlboy feet ailing before he
reports himself siclt? II g. the very
pluck That one almires IN boys that
generally works the mischief, aud they
often win not complain until the delay
has more or less seriously aggravated
the case.
Though $50 unrcady 10 report himself
"sicl,," a boy will usually admit that
he "docs not feel very ray u the
question &, put 90 him directly, and II
Is this fact that has given rise 10 Il
system which has been found TO an
swcr cxcclleutly we'll. One boy in
each doruitory is appointed TO report
each night upon the condition Of the
bows IN his dornitorv lie writes on q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07

slip of paper: IAN well in such ana
such dormitory," and adds the date,
or: IAN well except so and 30, who
complains of this or that malaise. I"
These slips are placed nightly on the
desk of the lady managcrcss.
Suppose that boy complains of
headache or sore throat, he Is at once
summoned, the slight ailment is in
quired into n simple remedy ordered,
and In nine cases out of ten nothing
more Is heard Of the matter II, how
ever, II seems To be case OF chill, the
boy Is kept warm In the sick room for
u day or two.
81 am convinced says the Head
mustcr's Wife" "that being kept warm
for day or two often wards of seri-
ous illness, aud In this opinion am
supported by one Of the most eminent
of London physicians. A plan some
thing analogous To this might be car
ricd ON in nearly all educational insti-
tutions. The preventive talSca only n
day or two, the cure may take weeks,
and that means serious loss of valua-
bic worl, and possibly precaI ious
health for years 10 come"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
THE SOLDIERS OF THE SUN.

Along the margin OF the world
They march with their bright banners
furlod,
UntI, in line OF battle drawn,
They reach the boundaries OF dawn.
They cross the seas and rivers deep
They climb tho mountains high and steep
And hurry on until In sight
or their black enemy-the night
Then madly rush into the fray
These armies Of the night and day,
Swiftly the shining arrows go,
While bugllng winds their warnings blow
Strive as he WILL the night is pressed
Farther and farther down the west
With golden spear and cleaning lance
The cohorts Of the day advance
Thus daily, is the battle won
by the brave soldiers Of the sun.
Frank D. Sherman, In Harper's Weekly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Winning Burton's Medal.

CHAPMAN, June 4.-The declam-
atory contest at the county high
school Saturday evening was at
tended by an audience which filled
the Assembly room to overlooking.
The declarations were all excellent.
George Hoyes won the first honors
and the j. r. Burton s25 gold medal.
His selection was DARIUS Green and
His Flying Machine" l.. l.. Hoyt
was second and received 10 volumes
of Hawthorne's works. He spoke
"The First Settlers Story
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
KNEW ITS STRENGTH.
Thers Were Temptations Zeko Doubte
Iii, Ability to Withstand.

Thers Were Temptations Zeko Doubted
Iii. Ability 20 Withstand.
A Georgia fruit dealer had about his
store n man Of color who was noted for
his honesty; at least, he had been for
the six months he had been employed,
says the Detroit Free Press When
the first load Of watcrmclons for the
season was received, Iclte became
worried and nervous, and just before
closing for the night he went 10 the
proprietor.
II spec, boss, I'so rot ter rosign," he
said, twirling his hat in hand like u
shumcfaced boy.
"Why, Zchc, what's the mnttcr?"
was the surprised response. "l'm sat
islicd with you and thought you
were satisfied with me-"
81 wu2, boss twcl tcr-day."
"Whata wrong move"
"l CANT stan hit, boss" he said,
vaguely,
Cant stand whnt?"
"Cniu't stan de graf tem'tatiou,
boss hc went on rapidly. "pe or
ringcs amt nothin', nor the banan-
nors, ncr the peaches. ner plums, ner
grapes, ncr pQucr dem. DENIS nothin'
10 a iuan oh my principles, boss, an
faint no tcm'tutiun fer mo not ter
pick UNI up when you amt looltin;
but, boss, hit am dem var watcrmil-
lions wots rasslin' wild dis chile, an
dcy'- gwne ter ning him, sho. DENIS
wOt ! CANT stan, boss, an ci | hain't
done rcNignpd nv lob dish yer very
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
RECEIVER COFFIN IN CHARGE
The Waterworks Continues Under
the Former Management.

Receiver Charles Coffin, represent
ing the Holland Trust Co., was in
town and took formal possession of
the waterworks and electric light
plant. lie found things so well man
aged by Manager &. A. Rogers that
there was no change necessary. Mr..
Rogers remains as before in charge Of
the works. 1t is probable that the
receivership will not last long as it is
merely a legal process to protect
some eastern stockholders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
To Nominate State Officers.

A number of Republicans left for
Topeka to take hand in nominating
Che State ticket TO bo elected next
November by 10000 majority. They
were: W, S. Stambaugh, ID. w.
NALL, c. A. Hodge, j. NJ. Hodge, C..
V. Topping, c. N. Hull, George Hois-
ington Jacob May, T. +. German, ID.
w. Jacoby, F. j. Carter, Richard
Waring. Others will go down to-
night and tomorrow. The convention
meets at noon Wednesday. w. S.
Stambaugh will make the nominal
ing speech for George w. Martin for
governor,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Comment Needless.

The following incident Is said 10 have
happened In Il school in that part of
Brooklyn known as Dutchtown, and
the Outlook, In relating It, truthfully
remarks that comment Is needless.
The teacher of class was asking
questions in arithmetic when the prin-
clpal Of the school came in. lie lis
tened for moment, and then said:
IL Gun ask n question in subtraction
that every pupil in the class win an
swer."
81 doubt IT," replied the teacner;
you don't know how stupid some Of
them are"
children said the principal, "if
your mother sent you for pint of beer
and gave you ten cents TO pay for II,
how much change would you bring
homc?n
There were forty-six children in the
class, and all but one of them immedi-
ately gave the correct answer,
The manufacture OF Russian lace, In
which women and girls are exclusively
engaged, occupies upward OF ten
thousand peasant households. The
work Is done in the isbas or small log
cottages. The appliances are very
simple, and girls begin to work lace at
the age OF eight TO ten years. The
women not only nj see from differ
ent materials, such as linen and wooden
threads and cotton silk, but they also
make larger pieces, as shawls and
dresses. The necessary material Is OBJ
tanned from the middle women, TO
whom the finished lace is sold, and
who peddle II all over Russia. The
earnings OF the Russian lacemalSers
are insignificant. Working eighteen
hours per day, a woman earns not
more than thirty-fve rubles, or about
eighteen dollars for the whole season.
The president has nominated Charles
Nelson, of Maryland, for second assis-
tant postmaster-general.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07

"Whcn was down IN Nicaragua"
said the man with thc bronlcd face and
giassci, II had "a horse which proved
10 be- most intelligent animal was
accustomed 10 riding him out Of Grey.
town and on the road somewhere stop
ping COR ,dript 81 whisky or some
thing, and the letter was always
brought ont TO NC ~ the proprietor or
his man. SOLD Tao horse 10 q gentle
man who wanted II Tor his daughter to
ride. ono day, long rf,crward met
the gentlemen In New York and incl
dcntally Inquired about ihc horse,
Ihpt Eore?' said be, looking at nc
qui42ically, that horse Is all right, but
It was long time before wo could
brcal, him OF stopping uc,ora every
gin-mil and waiting or my daughter
20 got drnl;. '"-pittsburgh Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Chapman Orators.

Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN. June 1.-The oratorical
contest of the high school was at
tended by an immense audience.
Miss Sadie Zook won first prize and
Miss Sadie Newcomer second. +. G..
Little and j. II. Niesley, of Abilene,
were two of the judges. First prize
was the faculty gold medal; second,
ten volumes Of Hawthorne's works.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Advertised Letters.

Ihe following il the list OF nm
claimed letters remaining in the Abb
lene postoilice for the week ending
june 8, 1894. Have your mail adj
dressed to street and number and il
will be promptly delivered.
Blanch Moore Ma
Turner Mr. Turner
Thomas John
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
b, l., STRoTHER, p. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
A Big Mortgage.

Last evening there was put on rec
ord mortgage of $50, 900 given Jan.
II, 1884, by the j. B. Ehrsam Ma
chine Co., of Enterprise, to the now
defunct bank of En- terprise. The
mortgage is upon the machine shop
plant and formed the security for ma
chine shop paper carried by the bank.
Chattel mortgages to the amount of
about $4,000 given the bank by var
ious individuals have also been filed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Portfolio Announcement

To accommodate those wishing to
begin with the opening series of the
"Work Book" or "Glimpses of Amer
lea" the REFLECTOR will accept one
coupon of any number with 10 cents
for each portfolio in payment for all
the numbers already Issued Of either
series. Nos. of War Book and 7 of
Glimpses are now ready.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
ELECTED TEACHERS.
The Board Of Education Chooses Next
Years Instructors.

The board of education met in reg
ular session last night. The chief
business transacted was the election
Of teachers for the coming year, the
remainder Of the session being de-
voted to allowing bills and routine
matters. On recommendation of the
committee ON schools the following
corps of teachers was elected at the
salaries indicated:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Cantnred the Leaders.

A band of Colorado commonwealcrs
stole freight train Friday and ran it
down to Ellis where the train men
got away from them. Marshal Nicely
and 81 deputies went west yesterday,
arrested three of the leaders and took
them to Leavenworth and sent the
remainder of the gang back to Colo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
PARSONS OF oRErHA GREEN.
Three Men Who Tied the SuptiRl Knot for
Many Runa way Couples.

Many Huna way Couples,
The first person who twined the
bands Of liymen this way is supposed
~ have been mnn named Scott, who
resided at the Rigg, few miles from
the village Of Gretna, about 1850 or
1860. lie was accounted shrcwd,
crafty fellow, and little more is known
OF him, says Sula's journal. George
Gordon, an old soldier started up as
his successor He always appeared on
marriage occasions in an antiuuated
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between NJ. L. Green and V. b. Cosad
under the firm name of the Chicago
Lumber Co., Of Abilene, Kansas, Is
this day mutually dissolved, V. B.
Cosad retiring therefrom. NJ. r..
Green continues the business under
the firm name of the Chicago Lumber
Co. All accounts due and all obliga-
tons against the old company will be
settled by the new firm. The man
agement of the company's business
will be conducted under the direct
supervision of Mr.. @. i. Oatman,
manager. Dated June 18th, 1884
NJ. r. GREEN.
V. b. CosAD.
In retiring from the firm of the
Chicago Lumber Co., ! desire to en-
tend thanks to our many customers
who have favored us with their pat
ronage in the past and would ask for
a continuation Of the same under the
management Of Mr.. G. +. Oatman
who will be pleased to meet you all
and extend to you all the courtesic !
due from the trade. Any fayors
shown Mr.. Oatman will be fully APP
preciated. Very respectfully,
V. b. COsAD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07
Il pnllsd orr

Il pulled out"
Lou Carlin resled in her seat aud nj.
most fell to the ground.
Gordon leSped up beside her.
You are illr' he exclaimed.
"No," she answered, resolutely, re-
covering herself with an effort.
Surely you are not going to drive
the stage?"
"S1rely | ann she replied, with COM
pressed lips. THAT looss like business,
doesn't it2"
She pointed TO Winchester rifle
lying at her feet
but you are not well enough" re-
turned Gordon, with a shade OF anxiety
in his face,
"Nonsense" she cried, with a forced
laugh. IAN aboard, lIenryl We're
late now"
Pm going to ride out here with YOU"
IAN right"
And then, with crack OF whip and
creak of wheels, the stage departed.
Gordon was reserved and thoughtful
So was Lou She was thinking Of her
brother and wondering where he had
gone II not TO Jimtown.
At Shoemalter's ranch halt was
made for dinner.
As they once more started on their
journey Gordon drew from his breast
pocket package Of bills.
Lou" said he, quietly, will you
take charge of thisP"
She drew back and looked at him
with wondering eyes. Then half.
sheer curled her lin.
She had been deceived in Gordon He
wns cowardl
Certainly" she replied, In distant
voice; you bear the risk OF placing
this in my hands?'
| Risk"
He said no more The taunt In her
voice was ill.concealed He understood
| II and turned away his head.
The stage drew near the rocky
coteaux which they were TO cross.
Barely had they entered the pass
when three masked men stepped from
behind bowlder.
They had guns In their hands
HALT" cried one OF them, In a
hoarse voice.
One Of his companions sprang to the
horses heads,
"What do you wantP" cried Lou Car
lin, with n white face.
1--WE want word with that man be-
side YOU"
Then for the first time Lou noticed
that the two robbers had covered Cor
don with their guns.
Quick as fash she stopped down,
picked up the rifle at her feet and
brought it to her shoulder, aiming at
the form of the man nearest her.
For Gods sake, Lou" exclaimed
Gordon, "be careful"
With u quick movement he struck
the weapon from her hands.
At that instant there came the sound
of two reports, blending rs one.
A shot was fired ut Gordon just as .
passenger fired from the couch
Gordon fell from his seat, dropping
like log by the roadside.
With Il cry Of anguish Lou Carlii
lcaped down beside him. AS sh,
stopped over she heard her own nam
called.
The voice was familiar TO her ears
One of the robbers staggering abou
on the prairie and clutching at the ali
sank to the ground
My Godr cried Lou.
Leaping forward she tor6 the mas
back wildly and dropped senseless be
side him.
IL was her brother Tom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07

u. T.. Conner dncluding iunito). .......... -
w. l.. Judy was elected ianitor of
central school and southside school at
a salary OF $40 month.
All teachers are hired by the month
so that dismissals are permissible at
the end of any four weeks. II will
be noticed that nearly the entire old
corps Of teachers was reelected. llar-
old Barnes receives big promotion
to the principalship of the high
school. Misses Lesher, Bruckhart
and Hornaday are the only new
teachers elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-07

The president has nominated Charles
Nelson, of Maryland, for second assis-
tant postmaster-general.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06
LISTEN To THE HUGLE CALL.

COMRADES: In rallying for the great
battle for your rights do not forget
your standard-bearer- NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. Most necessary to your bat
tie is it that it should be made as strong
as possible for the great contest this
Winter
We are going to have a harder fight
during the next session of Congress than
ever. Our enemies in Congress are far
from being satisfied with the injury they
have already done us, but contemplate
still another raid.
THE NATIONAL tribune is the main
friend and champion the comrades have
here at the National Capital and in the
whole country. 1t will make stub
born fight to save the veterans from the
wicked robbery contemplated. 1t can
do more than any other paper or agency
can.
Therefore, it is to your interest to
build up the paper to the utmost, and
make it as strong as possible in every
community. The more subscribers it
has behind it, the stronger battle it can
make for you and all comrades. There
fore, see that your name is on It's lists,
and that as many as possible of your ac-
quaintances subscribe for it. If not
already a subscriber send in your name
at once, and get at least one more. Get
up club if possible. We want every
veteran to rally around our flag for one
more effort We all have to fight now,
and THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE Will lead.
Let it head column of at least 100000
subscribers. Then all the power of the
Solid South cannot prevail against it.
Help us now, and by so doing help
yourselves most effectively.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

ABOUT the last people in the world
who would be suspected of superstition
are those of Kansas, and yet there is a
general belief that there is some sort
of "hoo-doo over the Senatorial seat
now occupied but not filled by Hon.
John Martin. The first man to hold il
was the brilliant Gen. "Jim" Lane,
who abandoned his party to side with
President johnson, and then. COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself
Edmond G. Ross, a printer, was APP
pointed his successor. He voted against
the impeachment of President johnson,
was denounced by his party, joined the
Democrats, lived for years in poverty
and obscurity, from which he was tenn
porarily raised by President Cleveland
appointing him Governor of New
Mexico. where he made q sad fail
ure, and is now living, almost penniless,
in little country town. He was sue
ceeded by Alexander Caldwell, who
held the place but two years, when it
was discovered that he had obtained
the place by bribery, and he was forced
to resign. Robert Crozier and James
Harvey then held the place for short
terms, and neither gave satisfaction. Then
much the ablest man who ever held the
place-one of the very ablest men who
ever sat in the Senate-PrestOn B.
Plumb-Was elected. OF him and SEN
ator ingalls, the Kansas people were
justly proud, and they gave the State a
leading position in the Upper House.
But while serving his third term Plumb
died so suddenly as to make it seem
like a tragedy. lie was in the prime
of his life and usefulness. He was
succeeded by Bishop w. Perkins, a
very able man, and capable legislator.
He was defeated for reelection, and
died within month, almost as sud-
denly as Plumb. John Martin, the
present Senator, succeeded him ana
came in with a cloud upon his title.
Since his election his son suddenly died,
and his wife has been for some time "
ing at the point of death. These facts,
all arranged in a row are likely to pro-
duce an impression upon any mind.