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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-06-28
Domestic Dialect,

There are many wonderful dialects
In existence, as readers of modern lit
ernture, says llarper's Magazine, have
doubtless by this time discovered. One
OF these, which has not been touched
upon to any considerable extent, is
what might be called the suburban do-
nestle dialect-that used by servants
In rural communities In the daily rou,
tine Of housework. Several instances
Of the inspiring qualities of this have
come to hand. A suburbanite was
greeted one winters morning as he en-.
tered his dining room with this choice
specimen; "AIr. j, the colt has
frizz the pipes They've bust and the
cellars all aAoat."
The same domestic, while cleaning
up In a hallway adjoining the library
In which her employer was engaged In
writing, thinking that lac might prefer
not to witness the operation Of polish.
Ing up the floor, entered the room and
saldi "Mr. j., do you want the
door cluz or the curtains drew"
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A SINGULAR ADVENTURE.
How u Sailor Wore Himself Out Swim
ming Ia Shallow water.

How Sailor Wore Himself Out Swim
ming In Shallow water.
The second mate Of Lake Huron
propeller had singular adventure off
Point aux Barqucs on his first trip.
They had been towing yawl, which
somehow got adrift, and the mate see
ing 1t, nearly Il mile away, volunteered
to swim after II II the captain would
anchor until his return. This was
agreed to, and the mate started on his
swim. For quarter OF an hour, says
Golden Days, II was fun, but then tho
swimmer began TO get weary. The
boat was drifting ashore, and still more
than q mile away. The mate turned
on his back, floated, swan "dog-fash-
ion" and on his side, and tried every
other way TO rest himself, but all tho
time kept getting weaker. The poor
fellow felt that he was doomed, but
kept feebly moving his arms and legs,
until finally his strength completely
gave out, and, with n despairing cry,
he sank to the bottom. To his intense
surprise, he found that the water was
only four feet deep. OF course, he
ought to have been grateful, but, IN
stead of that, he waded ashore in n
towering rage at his own stupidity. lie
got the yawl, and when he reached the
ship the captain said: "You COMPOUNDED
fool, didn't you know there was a mile
and half Of shoal water all along this
const?
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A FRUlT-TASTER.
The Learned Librarian with n Sensitive
Gustatory Ncvrc.

The Learned Librarian with n Sensitive
Gustatory Nevrc.
A commercial value attaches 10 deli.
cncy Of taste, fact illustrated in the
case Of "wine-tastcrs" and "tca-tasters,"
who are generously paid for Judging
vintages Of wine and chops Of tea. MIR.
Jcaifreson, in his Book About the Ta-
bic" tells a story Of VI. Petit Radel,
the official faster OF fruit to Louis
XVIII. Of France.
NJ. Radcl, who was chief librarian Of
the Institut, had taste so exacting
that IL was seldom satisfied with the
grapes, nectarines and peaches brought
to his judicial palate by the gardeners
anxious TO supply the kings table.
One day, while he was in his official
study examining an ancient manu-
script, the door opened and through IL
an outstretched hand held basket
containing four superb peaches. II
was scorching day, and the librarians
appetite rose at the spectacle. Enter,
cnter" he calculated.
The gardener obeyed NJ Rudel,
without speaking, seated himself in an
easy chair, crossed his legs, folded his
hands, and waited with face express
ing curiosity, doubt and hope. Gut
ting one of the peaches in four parts
with silver knife, the gardener fixed
onc-quarter on the point, and said in q
tone Of entreaty as he put the morscl
between the epicure's lips: Taste the
water"
NJ. Radel closed his eyes, and was ST.
lent for two or three minutes, during
which time the gardener regarded him
with anxiety.
Good! very good, my friendr said
he at last, opening his eyes.
Placing the second quarter between
tho cpicure's teeth, the gardener said
with more flrmness: Taste the flcsh"
The judge moved his mouth and re.
marked with stronger accents of mp
proval; "Ah, very good, my friend,
very good"
Taste the aroma" said the garden
or, more confidently, as he inserted the
third quarter.
"Good-vcry good! my friend, very
good"
The remaining quarter was placed
on the end of the epicurc's tongue, and
the gardener exclaimed In tone OF
triumph: Taste the whole!"
my friend" exclaimed the delighted
cpicurc, holding out both hands, 'it Is
perfect! II is superb You have CON
quercd every difficulty. give you the
homage of my admiration. From to-
morrow your peaches shall be served
on the table of the lSing!"
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are brought about by the association OF
the two orders OF talent. One order Is
reflective and creative; the other Is
executive and administrative. We rep
resent the two orders. am not salts
fed with events as they occur. am
going TO manufacture them on q large
scale"
He paused q moment and took a few
,mouthfuls OF food. Laport was re-
garding him curiously.
This sounds little abstract, but 1t
II necessary postulate. I'm not a
crank. Like yourself. society has
wronged me. propose 10 rectify some
Of the evils Of society. II that sounds
chimerical, let me remind you that tho
details Of your rescue ought TO con-
vince you that am a man OF method,
accustomed TO deal with facts and adj
Just myself to circumstances You are
under some obligations TO me. / pro-
pose TO avail myself OF those obliga-
tions In only one way-it is by making
a confdant Of you and depending upon
your sense Of loyalty, no matter what
arrangement we effect. The pledge is
uhpileu. nave 10 put mybelI IN your
hands to a certain extent. You are a
free man. You are not directly or in
directly TO betray my confidence, even
II you do not stay with me, That, |
merely say, is understood"
Laport bowed his head In acquies-
cence.
Kent smiled. at Is hardly neces-
sary for me TO say to you that would
not have this confidence in your sense
Of loyalty II l had not acquainted my
self with your character and hardly
would have taken the extraordinary
means TO secure your services II | had
not believed could depend upon you,
Verbal pledges are unnecessary, my
dear sir.
''Jn carrying out the vast projects
which have in my mind for the recti-
acation OF some of the evils Of So
ciety, shall necessarily come in col
lision with society and it was neoes-
aAsx frat Of AL 10 find q. secure PLACE,
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II is thinnest. Let us go down"
A light shone In the distance, and its
reflection enabled Laport TO descend
, without further difficulty, In places the
natural slant of the rock needed no
steps. At others Kent warned MIN Of
o sudden rise or fall In the path. AS
near as Laport could judge the second
passage was fifty feet long and only at
few points wide enough to pass two
men abreast On reaching the bottom
of the declivity, he found himself In
an enormous stone room or arena, that
was lit in part by two or three power.
full lamps and reilectors. AS urately
us he could determine with his eye,
the roof rock was eighty or hundred
feet high where II was lit by the
reflected lights, beyond which was
pitchy gloom. The walls OF this
rotunda were uneven and slanted
away at different angles, that portion
through whose fissure they had come
being the nearest to a perpendic-
ular, "The dimension of this
room" said Kent, In an explana-
tory way, sis about half an acre. II
leads by sort of corridor, fifty feet
wide and two hundred feet long, TO a
much larger opening. This at present
il my workshop"
AS his eyes became familiar with the
light, Laport saw figures moving
about, and he thought he heard the
sound Of hammers. "There are six
worlmen," said Kent. They have
been fitting up the place for offices and
headquarters. Let me show you your
rooms"
They crossed the area, their figures
making shifting and fantastic shad-
ows, and came to a rude wooden struc-
ture built against the side of the rock
Externally II presented the appear
ance OF mere shanty, but when Kent
opened the door, he found II comfort
ably carpeted and furnished and lit by
large lamp, A table stood In the
center upon which were heaped papers
and writing material. A bookcase
filed with books, a handsome filter
and water-cooler aud little buffet
with decanters and glasses gave the
place an Dir Of luxury. The wooden
walls had been tastefully papered and
several pictures hung upon them.
Kent waited 10 SEQ the effect upon
his visitor and then said: "A fairly
comfortable retreat, professor, and !
think you will now agree with me that
II Is safe one. Here is a speaking
tube and signal bell communicating
with the house above, Here Is a sleep
Ing ROOM he added, as he threw open
side door aud disclosed a narrow
apartment with a comfortable bed and
all tho necessary chamber appurten-
Rnces. you can work out your do
signs here without fear of Interrupt
tian and ha entirely safe from the yari.
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CHAPTER v

CHAPTER "
On Friday morning tired and dusty
traveller in miserable Tennessee
wagon was driven up 10 the rugged
activity In Henderson county now
known as Fort Surges. II was then u
wild, ovcrgrown region and all the
traveller and the negro who drove him
could see sticking out of the brush
half u mile up the rocks was the un.
painted roof OF small frame house.
The traveller got out, stamped his feet
"a II he was cramped by long riding,
gave the negro two-dollar bill and
began climbing the rocky bank.
II was Laport.
lie sat down on the doorstep Of the
house somewhat winded by the climb
and looked about him. The prospect to
the east and north was open revealing
what appeared to be desolutc wilder
ness Of rocks and forests. with here
and there the blue peaks of the distant
mountains showing between. While
he sat there, the door opened; man
whom he did not recognize appeared
and spoke 20 him Familiarity.
Come inside, professor can
rest yourself much better indoors"
lie looked at the spcnl,cr II was
Kent, but save for something In the
tone OF his voice, J.nport did not know
him. lIc appeared bl oadcr and heavier
and older.
lie considerntely assisted Lnport to
rise, saying: tive neen waiting brcuk
fas. for you. Ynu mny dismis. further
anxiety. Your troubles are ended. Won
must be hungry nfter your long ride. '
Once inside the house, widespread
table presented itself and the men sat
down.
Lot u.s." said Kent, "avoil the
usual formnlitlcs. Explanations will
prepare tho way TO rest You are
naturally amazed ut what has talScn
place and anxious 20 know the motives
Of my action. will proceed at orce
10 relieve your mind aud rcplcnish
your system. Let me advise you TO
drink coirec-it Is u necessary prophy.
Tactic In this place"
lie called to n servant who came In
from the one other apartment and
brought tho meal. Lnport looked on
with expectancy and was silent, while
Kent both ate and talked.
you have been most cruelty
wrongcd," hc said. "Nou are not
guilty Of murder. for that was not
your intention. Society tool, from th,
world genius and locked hlmup You
arc at present, and so long rs You stay
here, beyond the reach OF society,
do not intend To interfere with your
liberty. shall make you n business
proposition. II IL docs not meet with
your appreciation you can depart. !
will not betray you. II II does you
can work for me Il year, save n hand
some competence and spend the re-
mainder OF your days in some safe
place comfortably. You are not eat
ing
Pardon me-" said Laport. 81 will
drink this coffee and listen To you.
have no appetite"
perhaps drop OF stimulant2"
"No," said Laport. "My curiosity TO
hear what you have TO say Is too great
20 permit me TO eat, Proceed"
"rhere are two orders of men, Mr..
Laport," said Kent. zone order denls
with ideas, the other with events.
They are Incompatible, but supple
mentary. The greatest achievements
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The late John Jay had this to say in
his will about extravagant funerals
and the custom Of wearing Grape rs
mourning; Regarding the extrava
ganee In funerals and mourning as un,
seemly and burdensome, wish my
funeral to be severely simple; and !
ask my children and grandchildren,
whom thank for their constant affee-
tion, TO observe my wishes In this re.
gard, and let any mourning they may
wear for me be mild, Inexpensive and
without Grape" The injunction might
well be followed by many with less
means than Mr., jays family possess.
DESTINATIONS display at funerals and In
mourning Is ono of the costly and con-
spiouons follies II tho day.
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ITO ne CONTINUED


BrRWNGuAM. Ala, June II. Fire
broke out in the Mary Lee mine, 10
miles from here, yesterday, cutting Off
fifty men from escape who were work.
ing in the rear part of the mine. The
Imprisoned men made dash for the
opening, rushing through fire, smoke
and flame Four of the number were
taken out dead The others escape /,
several of whom were badly burned.
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LEAvENwopru, Kan, June 2l.-Cor.
poral Carter, Of company +, Tenth in
fantry, shot hinsclf yesterday with
suicidal intent lie placed the muzllc
Of hi rifle at his left breast and sent
a ball blowing entirely through hi,
body. narrowly missing his heart. lie
Is not expected to survive.
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WA4mNGroN, June aL-Cul, w. $.
Brown was given the post Office APP
polntmrnt Mt sterling yesterday with
out contest. Thi, i tbs only instance
of tn kiAl in the state OF Kansas so
1or In Tho pr,,ent D lmlnl .trltill.
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And the Cam eragraphs!
The HeliOtype Jewels!
The Photographs in Natural CoIors!

The world has their like before They perfection
of whereby pictures produced
and fidelity
jewels appear GLMPsEs being pro.
duced process publishers
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Ten Cents per Week.

DO you wonder how it is done Nothing simpler, nothing
ing nothing gratifying BY the aid the all things
ctured this benedn employed
graph all the exquisite
AND BETWEEN THE TWO OCEANS % accomplish years
trip of 100000 special Photographic by
corP'of artists the results
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GIinlpses Of America.

No other publication for splendo illustration,
and cooe plates while pictured graphically
not by brief and unneresng fotnote but
much the pictures 1t is awork admirably planned
arranged and satisfactorily completed the constituting
paraled
the matchless scenery andC Canada
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Inco1nparably
Beautiful
Portfolio!

GLMPSES OF AMERICA only cobano through the REFLECTOR
upon following exceedingly Clip the printed coupon
and bring send it, with the REFLECTOR, Abilene
Kas ready delivered mailed your
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An Excursion

gers w" be sumPuous provided orond opportunity be afforded for seeing
to the most excellent advantage all the
uresquenes Of America The
however however nvaed for rock
ing chair takes the place of smoky ng and the expense
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to all the scenic sections Of our re-
markedly diversified country has
been arranged whereby the passen-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-01

BOOKSELLERS AND sTATI0NERs.

HUNTER 4 CO.,
Wedding Invitations and Visiting Cards I'm.
graved Bibles Hymn. and Prayer-Books. Fine
stationery, Gold Pens, Fine Pocket. Books and
Card ascs 62o east Broad street, Richmond.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

,. ". pABxEY, RMMkTT A. eACFDBnA
Formerly al 400 sase Formerly ct 223 east
Broad. Broad
DABNEY & SAUNDERS, DEALERS
~ In BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS. b vALlsES,
e0l T. Broad St, corner Third, Richmond, VI.
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Waterfowl Republican
WATERFOWL, WIS, MARCH %, 1894.

-Hardege's orchestra furnished
music for a ball at Columbus Monday
night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-28
Death of Elijah r. Adams.

Elijah R. Adams, one of the pio-
neers of Jefferson county, and
one of it's residents for sixty years,
died at his home in the town of
Ixonia, of cancer on the face, Saturday
morning, March "a. Mr.. Adams life
has been an eventful one. Born in 1918
in Erie county, n. Y, he came to Wis
consin in 1886, settling at Oak Greek,
Milwaukee county. In 1887 be settled
in Ixonia upon farm, which he occu
pied at the time Of his death. He col
lected the first tax in that township
under the territorial laws, and built
the first house or shanty between Wa
tertown and Summit. He held the Of
fee of j-,stice of the peace for several
years in his town, and was twice the
candidate of the Republican party for
member of assembly, being defeated
both times, the opposition being largely
in the ascendancy in the district. Mr..
Adams was one of Gods noblemen-
honest, upright, and in every sense
true man of the world. His funeral
was largely attended by neighbors and
friends Monday last, Rev. F. Robertson,
of Randolph, officiating, assisted by
Rev. w. w. Wilson. A wife and two
sons, Waldo and Clifford, are left to
mourn his loss.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-28
r. Achtenhagen.

Fred G. Tanck, of this city, was
awarded a licentiate certificate last
week by the State Board of Pharmacy.
". W. Seeley, Democratic candi-
date for city attorney in Milwaukee,
was years ago a practicing lawyer in
this city.
Our townsman, Theo. Huber, was
reelected treasurer of the Retail
Lumber Dealers association, at their
meeting at Madison, last Wednesday.
August Tanck, Jr., is a candidate
for the appointment Of clerk Of the
court in this county, to fill the vacan-
" occasioned by the death of NJ L..
Piper.
List of letters remaining in the post
office at Watertown, March IS:
Hopkins, Frances P. Moren, J.
Mahoney, James
WM. II. RoHR, P. M.
-Olivet commandery, Knights Tenn
olar, had their annual inspection Fri
Law night at Masonic hall Several Sir
knights from Oconomowoc were IN at
tendance.
-Sigmund Hoffman,, a jeweler at
Jefferson, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the head last We'd
nesday. He was 43 years old and
leaves wife and son. Bad luck in
business affairs is given as the cause.
During Judge Benefits service
upon the bench, covering a period of
nearly twelve years, twelve murder
cases have been tried before him only
one of hich was appealed to the su
preme court, and in that judgment
was affirmed.
Marx L. Piper. clerk of the court
for this county, died at bis home at
Jefferson on March q, of consumption.
He was brother of Frank Y. Piper,
of Pipersville, and up to about three
wears ago lived at Pennington, where
he was postmaster and conducted d
general store He was born at Pipers-
vile, October II, 1852. Mr.. Piper was
a man known for his strict integrity
and first-class business attainments,
which combined to make him a most
efficient official. He leaves wife and
one son.
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Death Of Hugh Kerr.

Another of our old settlers has been
called to his eternal home. Hugh Kerr
died in this city, Sunday, March %,
aged "a years Mr. Kerr was born in
the County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1910,
and when his parents emigrated to this
country they settled in New York
Hugh then being six years of age. In
l849 he came to Wisconsin and settled
on farm in the town of Emmett, Dodge
county. The family removed to Water
town in 1881, and Mr. Kerr has resided
here since that time. He leaves six
sons, William, John and George, Of New
York City; Thomas, of Ell Paso, Tex,
and Hugh L. and Charles, of this city
He was man respected by all for his
uprightness and integrity His funeral
will take place this "Wednesday after
noon at 2 O'Clock from the Episcopal
church.
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs Bert Smith are visit
ting friends in Chicago.
D. G. Craig, of Fort Atkinson, was a
visitor in town yesterday.
Miss Cora Calkins, of Beloit, is Wis
iting Miss Jennie Mentink
A. J. Carlin, of Virginia, Mimi, is a
sojourner in town for short time.
Mrs. HI. ]. Hoffman, and children
are visiting relatives ut Milwaukee.
Mrs. Florence Hopkins was the guest
of Miss Ida NJ. Boughton, while in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Butler, of Chica-
go, were Easter visitors with relatives
here.
P. J. Zimmers, of the high school, is
passing the Easter vacation at his home
in Racine.
Mrs. E. M. Thayer and daughter, of
Milwaukee, visited Mrs. John Glib
last week.
Mrs. R. Kruger and daughters and
Mrs. Henry Nowack are visiting at
Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bradbury are
visiting at the home of Mr.. Bradbury's
parents in the First ward
Our former townsman, VIM. B.,
Jones, of Milwaukee, called on old ac-
quaintances here last week.
George Schuetz, typo in this Office
for the past seven months, returned
to his home in Milwaukee Thursday
last.
Mrs. Oscar Heinrich, of Milwaukee,
has been passing a few days at the
home of her mother, Mrs. T. Bern
hard, Second ward.
Rev. DIR. Johnson, of Beaver Dam,
was a visitor in town Monday. He
will officiate at St. Pauls Episcopal
church next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Boardman, who
have been absent for several weeks on
visit with friends at Portage and
Kingston, have returned.
Charles E. Parks has returned from
q visit to Cliff Lewis, at Jacksonville,
Fla. He reports the health of the lat
ter as considerably improved.
Mrs. Edgar G. Avery, of Chicago, is
visiting at the home of her uncle, L.
S. Boughton. having been called to at
tend the funeral of her uncle, E. r.
Adams, of Pipersville.
Mrs. James Barber, of Milwaukee,
has been a recent visitor with old
friends in the city. Mrs. Barber will
be remembered as our former resi-
dent, Mrs. Agnes Russell.
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BUSINESS NOTES.

-Sourkraut, fine, at Emmerling'
-Rutabagas-som of the "fnest"
at w. j. Blacks. 25W2
Genuine melchers, the best Hol-
land herring, at Emmerling's.
Farmers, if you want to make
your wet marshes useful, try S. Mel
zer's water grass mixtures.
For birthday presents - dolls
wigs, ladies and gents hair watch
chain, made up in the best and dur
able styles at Tercinskis hair store,
300 Main street. 26w6
Crushed Java coffee cheaper
than at any store At Emmerling's.
Black, the grocer, keeps allgrades
of flour at 215 West Main.
AT the furniture store of Bonner
Bros, on the west side, can be found
excellent opportunities for genuine
bargains III spring goods All in need
of furniture should avail themselves
of these special offerings, which are
sure to astonish the trade. Our re-
pairing and upholsterlng department
is in charge Of an expert, and special
attention will be paid to this part of
the business. bonner Bros.
PA 2O9-2l1 w. Main St.
The best sourkraut and finest
dill pickles at EmmerIing's Grocery
store, opposite Buchheit's block.
DO you wish to invest in zeal estate
We have farms and city property for
sale.
We have money 50 loan,
We have abstract of titles to all pro
perry in J effersoa comfy
We do general law business.
Special aud prompt attention given to
all matters placed in our hands.
SKINNER & THAUER,
Successors to Hall x Skinner.
The only thing that's rocky"
at Black is his cabbage.
Our cabbage does not come from
the "Rocky" mountains, but it is as
solid as u rock.
~. F',-,--,,,-.--,--c0. G[nCCEEy House..
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Grand Ball.

The event of the season will be the
grand bail given by the Watertown
Cornet band on Saturday evening,
March 81, ut Tnrner Opera house.
Music by Sergel's orchestra Of ten men.
A good time may be expected.