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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS
Tuesday evening IN odd Fulows hall. on.
GERS; Noble Grand, II. kumnerlNnd; Sec.
ietary, l.. Lips. Visiting brethren cordially
welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
" Abilene Post No. W, meets At the odd
Fellows hall, second and fourth Monday
evenings Of each month. All comrades are
invited to meet with us. D. II. Metzger, p.
C.;. w. 5. Anderson, Adjutant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

A NCIENT ORDER UNITED wORKMEN
n Abilene Lodge No. 8s, meets every
Thursday evening In tho knights Of Pythias
hall j. W. Miller, NJ. W.; Richard waring,
recorder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27
IN A BAD PLIGHT.
Tho Japanese Think the Chinese
Navy Fatally Crippled.
ONE ACCOUNT OF The LATE FIGHT.
Composed Of Seventeen Ships and the
Chinese Of Sixteen-Russlan Com
ments on the Battle.

Ghinaca NOV Japanaca laro tionc h O 20 re-
ceived anv sdv;ces as tn the great
naval engagement off yalue Lieut
M;voaLa the novo, .ttocba ~ the
.Iananese legation returned Yesterday
Yrnm an sastsrr tr;n Ua ;s we'll az.
ouainted With the Scene of the hat,
tie. and savs Il Is 20 far removed from
Jananese telegram stations that word
would have to Ia carr;ed hv d;snatcb
boats to Tushima or Nagasaki before
the Toxic authorities could be in
formed of the battle. As the fight oc-
CURED last SATURDAY. II is expected
that dispatch boats will have the off,
cial version transmitted yery soon, and
the legation is looking for full in
formation at any moment. The Ja-
panese officials here are much elated
over the latest REPORTS as they saw the
sinking of China's biz battleship, the
Chen Yuen. fatally cripples China's
navy.
Another significant fact commented
ON at the Iananese legation is that for
s;cr oaoarl annsa, s1 - hana =, ' haon ~ n
command Of the Chinese ships. which.
in the Judgment of the Jananese an.
thorities here shows that the Chinese
are vet deficient in native commanders
and are dependinp on foreigners to ma
nipulate their shins which Is in marked
contrast with the native command of
all the ,Japanese warships
The Chinese minister refuses to dis.
cuss the recent battles or anv nbase Of
the war In resnonse to an inouirv
Yesterday he sent word that mn adyices
had been received and that he was
very busv He is buildinc large hall
room in the ear of the LEGATION with
the prosnec, 4 extensive social festivi.
ties in the near future There is an
parentlv no disposition to share in the
manic at pekin over the Chinese re-
verses on land and sen.
Though the ,Japanese officials in their
statements smoke of the Chen Yuen as
having beon lost later DISPATCHES indi-
cate that It was not this vessel. but the
Chi Yuen that was lost. No official
news has been received here clearing
ing up doubt as TO which of these YES
sells II was that was lost
The Japanese legation here is in re-
ceipt of the following cablecram in re-
gard TO the battle at Ping Yang on
September Ii. II came via st. Peters.
burg and is from Gen. Nodg, COM
mander.in-chief of the japanese
forces in the field in Corea. The dis
match saws. "The loss Of ,Japan in the
battle of Ping Yang, SO far as ascer-
tanned, was eleven officers killed, 154
men killed, thirty officers wounded, 81
men wounded. besides forty officers
whose fate is unknown. china lost
over 1000 killed, and the number of
wounded is not vet known, but 1t is
believed to have been yery large. A
number of the Chinese wounded are in
our field hospital"
OWE sropv op THE p,our
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VNT0MASs RELIEF CORPs-No. &,
w meets alternate Wednesday after.
Moons vt $50 O'Clock in X. OF p. hall Mrs,
Mary. X, Paul, president; Mrs. OIL Peters,
secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27
Highest Of all in Leavening Powe-Latest us Govt Report
@!A!:!!!! q! Rs*ass; RRs'taRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Abilene s Fraternal Societies.

A +. AND A. M.-Benev0lent Lodge, No.
IA. %, meets first and third Monday eve.
nings In each month at Masonic hall, corner
Third and Cedar John NJ Gleissner, W. n;
y. 7. Worley, secretary Visiting brethren
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

MODERN wOODMEN OF AMERICA
lvl Camp No. ae, meets every Friday night
OF each month In X. Of z. hall. Visiting
neighbors Welcome A. L. Russell, v. OH
]. Murphy, CLERK.
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klIy Queen of Trotters.

GALEsBuRs, ILL.,, Sept. so.--The great
trotting queen, Alix, clipped quarter
second off the record Of Nancy Hanks
by trot, !, mile in 2:osN. Fifteen
thousand people witnessed the race.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

DOYAL ARCH MAsONs-C Cyrus Chapter
No. %, meets IN Masonic hall on the
second and fourth Fridays Of each month.
Z. u. Jacobs, II. r.; ]. |. Worlcy. score.
tary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

ORDER EASTERN sTAR-Abilene Chap
~ terlll, meets IN the Masonic hall on
the first md third Tuesdny evenings of each
month. Mrs. Mary NJ. NALL, Worthy Mat
ron. Miss Blanche Fritz, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

The republicans Of Connecticut ncmi'
mated ex-Congressm@l Q. Y. Coffin tor
governor,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-27

ROCK ISLAND
WEST hound.
No. @-Local Freight and accom-. li;lsa. m.
No. T-Chicago Mail and Express, 5isp. IN.
EAST BOUND.
No @-AIail and Express. s..n|n.....ll lsa. M.
No. 88-I.ocal Freight and accom-, u, m.
Passenger trains run daily. Freight trains
daily except Sunday.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
Everyone 20 Her Way.

As there are two sides 10 everything,
so there are two ways OF doing most
things, and each way has its upholders.
For instance, some excellent house
keepers never allow the fire in the
kitchen range to go out, unless by accl'
dent, from one years end to another,
while other housekeepers, no less en-
cellent, light fresh fire every morn
ing. and both firmly believe they have
the best of reasons for the faith that Is
in them. Some housekeepers find it a
saving of time and trouble to keep
their dining room tables set all the
time, others prefer to put all the china
and silver in their proper places after
each meal and get them out again
Just before the next, and neither
would willingly forego her way
for that of the other. Sob'e particular
housekeepers iron every article in the
clothes basket unfolded to its fullest
extent; others are satisfied with a
slight touch of the hot iron or even
none at all upon many articles, pre-
ferring to use their strength for other
purposes. Neither would on any ac'
count accept the method of the other
nor should they be obliged to do so
But each should remember in these
and all other similar instances that tC
criticise ana condemn another's way
simply because it is not our own is in
tolerant, and tolerance is a fine and de
sirable thing in everything, from re
ligion down to ironing. -Philadelphis
| praSS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
IN SPEAKING TO CHILDREN.
II should BE Remembered That Kind
Words Always Win.

Words Always Win.
The usual way of managing children
is by corporal punishment, deprivations
If some desired luxury or favor or by
rewards addressed to the senses, and
by words alone. There is another
means of government, the power and
Importance of which are seldom re-
garded. We refer to the human voice.
BY its tones animals are governed;
horses, cattle, dogs and even cats are
controlled by its power and influence.
A few words uttered in a soft tone are
found to possess a magic influence; and
harsh, cross tones, although the words
may not be of their nature, rasp the
mind and heart of the nearer. A blow
may be inflicted on a child, accompan-
led with words SO uttered as to entire
| ly counterfeit it's effect; or the parent
may use language during the correc-
ton of his child not Objectionable in it
self; yet spokenin such tones that the
influence of the punishment is ut
terly defeated. The baby in the cradle
recognizes the power of the voice. If
harshly spoken to, its lips will culver
and tears will flow. 1t can not dis
Germ the meaning of the words that
are uttered, but its heart is touched
and hurt by tones of the voice. Many
persons laugh at the so-called "baby
talk" but the little one jumps and
crows when it hears the low, soft tones
and words. Is this influence confined
to the cradle? No, indeed; every one
feels it, recognizes it, and it does not
cease while the child remains at home.
Does your boy grow rude in manner
and boisterous in speech? Then speak
TO him gently, reprimand him in ten,
der tones with loving words and ca
resses. She who speaks to her son
harshly does but give to his behavior
sanction of her example and heaps fire
on the already flaming passion and
temper
When cares Cypress and duties crowd
us we are all liable to utter hasty
words; perhaps threats are expressed in
loud irritating tones, Do they allay
the passion of the child, already at q
white heat? No, they increase them
Every fretful expression you ut
ter but awakens in him the same
spirit which produced it. On the other
hand, a pleasant voice and soft word:
call up agreeable feelings, soften the
heart, and make the angry, passionate
child ashamed of himself. Therefore
remember this, mothers and fathers
Whatever disposition you desire to en-
courage in your children you mus
manifest it in the tone of voice il
which you address them. IN. Y. Sun.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
1T MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

githered leaf, siken thread,
tome grasses frail and sere,
Are lying desolate and dead
On Loves fantastic bier.
But yet o ceaseless song they sing
OF cruel, hopeless pain;
For, In the sweetest thought they bring,
hear the sad refrain:
lit might have been!"
glove that dropped from fingers fair,
A ring with rubies set,
A little tress OF golden hair
With tears Of sorrow wet.
Her heart was light, SO mine alone
Hath learned to love and grieve;
And So through lifes dull monotone,
The golden tress doth weave:
1T might have beenl"
The boat lies idly at my feet,
The sky Is blue above,
The sunlit waves make music sweet,
And all is fair but Love;
For in the cup that memory takes
taste again the lees,
And one long, silent chord awaRes
And whispers to the breeze:
1T might have beenl'
The fondest love the heart has missed
May come again some day,
Though eyes tnat wept and lips we've kisset
Have coldly turned away
But In the love that lives apart
Through waste OF weary years,
A voice will haunt the aching heart.
And murmur in its tears:
1T might have beenl"
Montreal Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
HIS CITY EXPERIENCE.
Giles Overborcks Extreme Caution Got Him
Into Trouble.


An old man, with the appearance OF
farmer, stood in the doorway of a
Clark street business house, holding an
ancient yalise and gazing upon the
surging throng. The proprietor of the
place approached him, laid a hand on
his arm. and said, pleasantly:
MY dear sir, lettering in this door
way is -"
''You needn't dear sir me-" inter
rupted the farmer; Il know that look
like a hayseed, and that my whisiers
grow the wrong way, and that my coat
is covered with egg stains, but no oily
tongued stranger can work me, by
josh. do live in the country, and I'm
not ashamed of it, but read the pa
pers, and I'm up to all the lodges you
fellows have. So if you are trying to
work off a gold brick or want me to
cash draft for five thousand dollars
you are wasting your time"
II am not that sort of man; ap,
the proprietor -"
"Of gambling-house along here
somewhere? Well, you can't pilot me
TO it, When left home my wife told
me that | would be euchred before
got back, because my teeth are filed
with sandburrs and my clothes show
where the calves have rubbed against
me- and anybody would size me up as
an old jay on lay-off, but read the
papers, and no green goods man can
work me for cent. | know your rack
ct, young man; you'll pump me for in
formation about my home and neigh
bors, and find out that / am Giles
Overborcl1, of Coles county; and then
you'll leave me; and when | have
walked block along'll come your
pardner, with smiles an inch thick on
him, and he'll grab my hand and say,
hello, Mr. Overborck, how's things at
Charleston?' And then I'll grab him
and pry up the street car tracks with
him. O, l tell you, read the papers,
if the English sparrows do build their
nests in my hair, and no oily-tongued
stranger can get the edge on me-"
Then the proprietor grabbed the
farmer and jammed him into the cor
ner of the doorway, and cried:
I'm proprietor of this place, and
do not allow loafng in the doorway.
Do you hear that, you old lung tester?
Now git!'
The farmer gathered up his valise
and got.-Chicago Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
RELIGIOUS ANp EDUCATIONAL.

- Railroad traffic and mail delivery
on Sunday are forbidden by recent
act of parliament in Finland.
1T is stated that ninety out of every
hundred converts to Christianity in
China are from the country, sixty of
them being farmers.
There are i2,s77 Lutheran churches
in the world, with membership OF
SO, 0s0 600, 303l6 ministers, 94,017 pa
rochial schools and Z ,S53 deaconesses.
1T is claimed that college gradu-
ate's chances of obtaining fair de-
gree of eminence are as 250 to as com
pared with the men who have not been
to college.
1t requires sum of upward of
e10,0O year, voluntarily provided, to
maintain and educate the 500 father
less children of the Spurgeon orphans
home, Stockwel.
Rev John Henry Barrows has
been made lect lrer in comparative re-
ligions in the University of Chicago on
the fund of SEQ, 900 contributed by Mrs.
Haskell, of Chicago.
king Theodore, of Abyssinia, pun
ished Christian missionaries by com
polling them to stand in the blazing
sun while his geneology was read, a
period of four hours.
The Episcopal board of missions
has arranged to pension missionary
bishops, who, after at least ten years
of service, are compelled by age or
disability to resign their jurisdic-
tions.
1t is said that only Mecca, in
| Arabia, and Thessa, in Thibet, are
now closed to Christian preachers, but
a hundred years ago nearly the whole
world outside of Europe and America
was shut.
The Peninsular Methodist is au-
thority for the statement that an Epis-
copalian, who likes the way the Meth
odist women care for the poor, has
given them magnificent property
near New York for home.
The recent parliamentary elections
in Japan have resulted favorably to
the friends of Christianity and the
policy of encouraging foreigners. The
fact of being Christian has not oper-
ated unfavorably in the case of any
candidate.
james Stokes, an American promi-
nent in connection with religious work
in France. was recently presented by
the French government with an ap'
pointment as knight of the Legion OF
Honor of France. He and his family
have given 400, 600 francs to the Y. NJ
c. A. in Paris.
1t is stated that the Unitarian
church is confined almost entirely to
New England. More than half the
strength of the body is in Massachu
SETS The total number of Unitarian
churches in this country is only 421
There are 67,749 communicates, and o.
these 34,610 are in Massachusetts
There are 4,40o in New York, ask
in California, and 1889 in New Hamp
shire,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
One Advantage.

"Biinks," said Mr.. Oldboy, I'm go
ing right up to sign that equal rights
petition"
"Wha' fur?"
"Wha' fur? Because. The minute
these women get their plaguey rights
YOU don't see me get up in the cars to
give 'em my seat; not no more, you
don't Thank goodness, I'll sit for once
all the way from Seneca street to Black
Rock. Buffalo Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
WIT AND WISDOM.

Some people can not make them
selves comfortable without sitting
down on somebody else.-Dallas News.
-Trimmins-Can your daughter play
the piano? Robbins (wearily)-I don"
know whether she does or not, but she
does. Spare Moments.
Has that young man proposed
yet?" Not yet, mamma; but he has
been inquiring if your cough was any
thing serious. indianapolis Journal.
-Disappointed.-He (tenderly)-And
here, darling, is the ring. She (exam-
ming it-angrily)-Well, | shall never
trade again at Finny's. l told them
explicitly the ring l wished you to buy.
Truth.
Miss Pyrte--What makes you such
a confirmed woman-hater, Mr.. Ole
bach? Mr.. Olebach-Well, when | was
young man woman made a fool of
me. Miss Pyrte-And you never got
over itl--Tit-Bits.
Through an error of the clerk the
sign read thus; "A great bargain!
Last one left! Formerly five dollars;
now offered for eight" And Mrs.
Bargainbuyer paid eight dollars for it.,
and went home happy.
Retaining Esteem for Him. The
Versiiier (rcproachfully)--So you didn't
take the trouble to read my poem?
What poor opinion you must have of
me! The Girl-Think what an opinion
might have had of you if l had read
it?-Chicago Record.
She shrank from him, 81 am aw-
fully shy" he faltercd. He looked up
on her bowed head in trance of hor-
ror. Can it be possible" he demand
ed, that you have already dissipated
the fortune your grandmother left
you?" Selling his hat and cane he
fed. Detroit Tribune.
Mrs. Quiclleigh The first man
who ever proposed to me said that if
would not marry him he would blow
his brains out" Miss Wonder-Good
gracious! He must have been crazy
Why didn't you have him put under re
straint? Mrs. Quickleigh--I did,
married Hmm. Y. Herald.
"A Questionable Crime--The Police
Magistratc--You admit that you as
saulted this man? Then l am afraid
must give you severe sentence. The
Prisoner Your honor, he is my next
door neighbor and he starts his lawn
mower going at o'clock every morn
ing. The Police Magistrate Prisoner
discharged.-Chicago Record
Man Beggar Ito passer-by)-Won'
you give something to broken-heart
ed widow with fourteen children
Passer--Why, man, you're no widow
Beggar-I am for the present. Nv,
taken the place of the woman whC
asks aims on this corner. She's attend
ing the wedding of her daughter, VIII,
marrics an Eyetalian count Cincin
natl Tribune.
Maria" he, said plaintively, ''ar,
you going to join the woman's suffrag
movements" - am" was the resolut
reply. And make speeches and carr.
on" Very likely" We'll, if that
the case, I've got just one thing to say,
and his jaws shut hard. Whats that?
After this you'll have to get up in tn
middle of the night and help chas
burglars. Washington Star.
Mrs. Junebug invited several of he
friends To come to her house on ceI
tain day, as she was going to celebrat
her twenty fifth birthday. At the din
ner table Mrs. J. said: This day i
also the anniversary of sorrow to me-
my fathers death" Indeed? and no,
long has YOUR father been dead?' ash
ell one Of She guests. "Twenty-eigh
years replied Mrs. Junebug.-Tau
many Times.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28

Hell had a queer dream about you
last night, Miss Louisa. was about
to give you a kiss, when suddenly we
were separated by river that gradu-
ally grew as big as the Rhine.
She-And was there no bridge, no
boat?- Fliegende Batter.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
Generous and Thoughtful.

The Ilusband-Well, dearest. did you
get your hat?
The Wife Gust home from shopping)
Yes, darling, and it is beauty, and,
just think. it cost only twenty-five dol
lars. I'm ever so much obliged to you
for the money, and for your kindness |
have bought you new necktie. 1t is
very pretty, isn't it?
st is indeed, darling. What did you
pay for it?'
1T isn't the cost that makes the
thing valuable, you know, but the spirit
in which it is given. 1t cost seventeen
cents. IN. Y. Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
Dealing IN Fntnrns.

Lady tsalnpling soap)-I don't like
tie '.dor Of this. Have You no other.
Tirrk- oh, yes, Here is the Sweet
by-ali-hy." It's new KIND and only
al, : Gus.
i.aay-- We'll, it may be sweet by-and.
by 5ui ii = simply ffishtful now.--
Judge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
80 Morn Chances rak.n.

New Arrival Jersey resort)--The key
of my room, please.
Hotel Clerk-Yes, sir. BE kind
enough to leave your cane and umbrel-
la in the Office.
Huh! What's that rule for?"
TO save the walls from injury. If
the mosquitoes get thick, ring for the
boy and he will bring you a sand-bag,
IN. Y Weekly
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28

Tramp-Say, young Teller, give us
dime, will yer?
Bicyclist What for? You are no
use.
Tramp ant, eh? The soles is off
my shoes, and I've trod on fifteen
lacks this morning, and didn't leave
'em in the road, nuther. | threw EN-
into the fields.
Bicylist-Heres a quarter Good
News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28

The practice of patience, like tas
practice of music, requires great PER
sistence, but unlike the latter it has
never been known to arouse the oppo-
sition of ones neighbors. Young
Mems Era
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28

Won Blumer-Are those new night
shirts y1ur wife made You success?
Witherby-Ye indeed! | wore one
of them to church the other day under
heath my regular, and didn't sleep q
wink. Puck
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28

A French hostess is noted Cor hes
careful personal attention to all the
details of her dinner. both before an6
during the event-Housekeeper
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
His Grievance.

Georgia Mamma, wasn't George
Washington great man?
Mamma-Y Yes, dear.
Wasn't he an awful good man,
HE was"
Then what did you name me George
Washington for? Didn't you never
want me to have no fun?"-Chicago
Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28

Spend ss mach ans in counting
your perc'es as you Gr your money
and you wG Sprp De 81 - Sans
Hurn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
\, ,he NatnraI TIistory Glass.

Teaeher--What animal is the mos;
dangerous and persistent foe of man?
Precocious Scholsr-Woman.- Truth.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28

Rev. Russell II. Conwell, of Phil
adelphia. has a congregation every
Sunday OF 5000
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-09-28
The True Laxative Principle

OF the plants used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup Of Figs, has per-
TEN. while the cheap vegetable extracts and
mineral solutions, usually sold as medicines.
are permanently injurious, Being well in
formed, you win use the true remedy only.
Manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co.
WIEN man plays cards for q stake be
sometimes gets u roast-Philadelphia Rec
ord