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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22
feet beneath her petticoat
Like little mice steal In and out,
As II they feared the light,

pays the most attention to the cut
and At Of her boots and shoes, her more
literally endowed sister is conspicuous
~ careless in this respect, and goes
about In cheap. clumsy, ready-madc
boots, sometimes partly buttonless or
worn down at the heel. Though feet
may not be beautiful, they need not
necessarily be hideous. Well.madc
boots will cover multitude Of ugliness
and II neat and properly fitting, will
60 far toward atoning for On extra inch
or two. And though the average man
Is never insensible to the charm of n
tiny foot, he Is not repealed by the sight
Of large one II 1t be smartly and up.
proprlately shod.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22
80 Be Contipped,l
- - -
Nat far Headline.

"You have plenty Of reading here,'
said a visitor to the literary editor
pointing to q pile Of books on the edi.
torial desk.
these are not for reading" replied
the editor. They are for reviewing
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

"Hanson's Magic Corn sslvs.w
Warranted to cure or money rofauded A. vuup
druggist for 1t. Price Is cents
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For Sale.

Y was stFNck with on idea to-day"
remarked the editor.
Indeed" repoined his wife, in some
surprise.
Eyes. a cartoonist had It, and was
dead anxious to sell it for a dollar"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

Il Is to be hopea that you are not the
dollar than lend poor one G a dime. me- ''A'
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

The only snrc way of saving 500 d to
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

In public business men experiment with
theories at which they would boot IN phi.
vate affairs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

HeSeMa1's Csmphor ioeWitA Glyeerine.
and Ease, Cod 6orsk, &c. T. a. 80. go ~ Haven Ct
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

soio % guarantee. It cures lncipient Consu1p.
eoa. Its the best Cough Cure. z5cl, 81 81, Sl6
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

Servants are not the only ones that ~
life through kcyhole.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22
shiloh,aCnn

I. 1t is only the rich who can afford The
luxury of cheap dollars.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22
Never Buy Whi.kex An. ,,..,,c,.

There is no need Of telling the average
taxpayer that the average senator smokes
expensive cigars.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

aged patients.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22
MoTHHR0

Philosophy smiles when told that Prof.
Tyndall was the drst man to ever attempt
to produce an artificial rainbow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

II takes something besides creed to make
a Christian.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

Halls Catarrh Cure
q constitutional cure. Price, &c.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

laugh,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22

He made haste to insert an adver-
tisement somewhat like the following
in several country weeklies:
"sure way to kill potato bugs; send
twenty two-cent stamps to X. Y. e.,
=, for recipe that cannot fail"
Then he hired a dray to bring his
mail from the Post Office and had
10000 of his recipes printed. Inside
OF two weeks something like 5000 or
1000 farmers had contributed twenty
two.cent stamps each for the printed
recipes.
Then several hundred of them
bought clubs and railroad tickets and
started out to interview the adver.
tiser. At his Office they were inform
ed that he had left to attend to some
business in Europe, and he was not
expected back. All he had left was a
package of 5000 or 1000 slips of
paper, on which was printed the fol-
lowing:
PUT your bug on a shingle. Then
hit it with another shingle. "-Chica-
60 Tribune.
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The woman Pessssslng TAeR q 0eAs
orally Lsyabls. : ~. !.
A fallacy which has survived tie %:
mise Of many a tradition less worthy q
credence In that small e1hegeeies BIG
nifty high breeding. In the lower walks
Of life small feet are 70; b seen on
many whp have no precautions to .
pedlsree.s while iamdnss the caste Of
We're de We're, that stock joke Of the
funny man, No. 9 shoes 10 BY no
means unknown. Small feet and
hands are not hereditary.
They are the sift q nature. Ike .
Cupid's bow mouth, golden nair. and
dlmples, but their possessor Ii usually
as proud thereof a. though she were
their creator, while the luckless owner
Of big feetis Just 40 painfully ashamed
Of her excess Of pedal development.
or the Zig souled girl however, L
may often be written with apologies
for the pun) that she b. y ~, "a
One large Of soul, Of genius uncon:
fined, i...
Born to delight instruct and mend
mankind. ,s-ggs- r,ee-. ~
Conscious of what cannot accurately
be defined as .sllort-coming In this mat
ter of beauty makes her. anxious to
please and to win affection by other
means than a charm Of person. She IL
usually a capital companion by reason
of her sympathetic insight into your
moods. unselfish, generous kindhearted
and void Of vanity. AT the same time
she is kccnly sensitive and apt to take
offence when no unkindness il intend
ed. Envy and jealousy are her chief
faults. and she is sometimes guilty Of
a little uncharitableness toward the
pretty wesrer Of the No. 2 slipper,
which bears about the same relation to
her own ample foot-gear as thimble
to three-decker.
Much may be- done to obviate the I'M
gainliness Of big feet. 1t Is curious
fact that the girl whose
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-06-22
A New Way to Kill the Destructive
Potato Bug.

His history is briefly told. After
several days OF thought he discovered
sure way OF making money, and like
other men, he was in a hurry to try
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
a scoRcH1NG SUMMER.
Driest and Hottest Weather in Many,
Many Years.

The two months just passed will go
down in the history Of Abilene as
something phenomenal for lack Of
moisture and their high temperature.
Signal Service Agent Gulick has
compiled for the REFLECTOR some in
teresting facts regarding the summer
as shown by official records, as fol-
lows; The total rainfall since June
20 has been but 1.3S inches, divided
as follows: June %, 0.56 in; Aug. |,
0.4o in; Aug. 20, OF in; Aug. p,
0.25 in.
Twenty days the temperature has
been IS and above as follows: July
23d, 10l, oath 1902. 25th 1903, 26th
l04, 9th 100; Aug. eth 96, Sth 96,
9th 81, 10th 100, 18th 1903, 18th l0l,
18th 1903, 18th 9s, 18th SO, 10Th 100,
Goth 80, 20 to 81, 95.
A peculiar feature Of the four clos
ing days Of August was that the maxi
mum temperature was the same in
all while the minimum was nearly as
uniform, being So, s., 50, So.
Hot winds blew from July 2S to
9th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Teachers Examination.

Fifty-two persons took the August
examination and but ten failed to
pass. Two received first grade certif-
icates, II second grade, and % third
grade, The injustice to our teachers
lies in the fact that the questions in
any one branch will vary in different
sets Of questions to such an extent
that the same person will find it as
easy to make so per cent on one as to
make 65 per cent on the other.
Teachers who made first grade certif-
Gates in last January examination
could not have made third grade in
April, and the answers were graded
in one case just as literally as in the
other, There will be strong effort
made to induce our next legislature
to change the present system.
Again we invite the teachers to
come in and inspect their papers. 1t
Is impossible to avoid little mistakes
in grading so many papers and Is
suing the certificates in time to get
them to the teachers as soon as de-
sired. II any errors are found, they
will be cheerfully corrected.
Owing to the fact that the exami-
ners were not together when the GER
tiicates were issued the three names
do not appear upon them, the teach
ers being anxious to get them so as
secure their schools. If such persons
will return them TO me, ] will see
that the third signature is secured.
Very Respectfully,
D. +. sHIRK,
County Superintendent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Nav Be the Pastor.

Rev. DR.. Haithcox preached able
sermons in the Lutheran church yes
terlay and was listened to by goot
congregations. He is one Of thu
church's leading ministers and ha
held high places Of honor in the or
ganization.
The candidacy Of DR.. Haithcox fol
the pastorate Of the church has beer
received most favorably and it is prob
able that he will be elected. Tit
church council met yesterday ant
voted to recommend him. A congre
gational meeting is called for Sept
16 when the members will take actor
on the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Busy Bargain Givers.

1t took fifteen clerks, eight gentle
men and seven ladies', to wait on the
crowds of customers at the Benefit
Saturday and the force is increased
this week. That shows what adver-
Using and low prices will do in at
tracing patronage. Those who call
invariably become customers for they
cannot resist the remarkably low
prices and the great bargains offered
by this popular emporium's closing
out and remarkable sale. 1t will pay
every one to look at the wonderful
chances in dry goods and clothing, so
low are the prices that you can afford
to buy for months ahead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Back from Europe.

Jacob Thomas and his niece, Miss
Noble, returned this morning from
their summers tri p to Europe. They
visited Mr.. Thomas friends and rela.
tives in Germany and saw some other
portions of the continent. They had
adelightful journey without accident
and had many enjoyable incidents
during their absence. Mr.. Thomas
says, that customs and manners arc
scarcely changed at all in the past
two decades in the Fatherland
Wheat is still threshed with a hail land
grain cut with a sickle. The people
do not talk Of coming to this country,
seeming to think times too hard in
America. They cannot conceive, he
says how people in Kansas can exist
without beer gardens and their at
tendant features. Mr.. Thomas comes
back more in love with Kansas and
America than ever and more thor
oughly convinced that ,American in
situations and Republican principles
are the best on earth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
---777 = '7'-7''''77'77
G. A. R. Officers.

The Fifth district G. A. r. reunion
elected the following officers; Robert
Henderson, Junction City, command
er; W. II. Johnson Salina, senior
vice. J. M. Waterman, Delphos, jun
ior vice Also an executive commit
tee for each county was chosen as
follows: J. NJ. Burt, Saline; II. Gil
breath, Ottawa; D. W. Gibson, Dick
inson; J. X. Wright, Geary; $, 7,
Burnell, Clay; V. A, Brown, Cloud;
II. S. Roberts, Riley W. A. Calder
head, Marshall B. II. Hogin, Repub-
lie. Member OF Washington county
to be filled hereafter by commander.
Next years reunion will be held at
Junction City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
w. w. Davis can
show you the latest in
mems shoes. The best
school shoes in the
city. Prices right. 4
Union Pacific Route,

For the Grand Army and Navy Ma
tional encampment, Pittsburg, Pa,
Sept. 10, u and H. The Union
Pacific offers the very low rate $2t40
for the round trip. Special coaches
and slcepcrs will leave Abilene via the
Union Pacific, Saturday, September s.,
1850 a. M, arriving ut Pittsbnrg
Monday morning, 700 a. m. Tickets
on sale Sept. 7 and 3, good returning
up to and including September 2S,
1894.
Stop Off will be allowed on return
trip between Pttsburg and Chicago
or st, Louis. Tickets sold by the
Union Pacific win not necessitate
your going to pittsborg,as no signing
or stamping is required. Call al the
Union Pacific depot where you will be
given your choice Of routes and all
information regarding the trip.
NJ B. FULTON,
Agent Union Pacific System.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Discussing Flowers.

The Columbian club met last Satur-
day and carried out the following
program. Arbutus, Miss Edwards;
chrysanthemums, Mrs, W. 5. Hodge;
roses, Mrs. uurd; forget-me-nots,
Mrs. Rogers; lilies, Miss Hodge;
palms, Mrs, Lifts; sweet peas, Mrs.
Cooper; tulips, Mrs. schively; botani-
cal gardens at Washington, d. G.,
Mrs. Seeds. Several proposed nation
al flowers were assigned to members,
three OF whom were present and
responded as follows The sunhower,
Mrs. Pattison; the columbine, Mrs.
Spangler; the golden rod, Mrs.
Russell, who also read an original
poem on her subject. All the mem-
bers, except one voted for the golden
q
rod as our national floral emblem.
Several members were absent, to
whom other interesting flowers had
been given as subjects; also "flowers
at the Worlds Fair and sketch OF
Uncle John Thorp'.a Many beaati-
ful legends and interesting histories
were given, also national flowers Of
other countries, fayorites Of noted
persons, etc. The rose is preeminent
in poetry and song, as well as the
floral queen, and has played con-
spieuous part in history. Mrs.
Russell exhibited some leaves Of the
live oak sent to her by H, NJ. Dake,
from La Elites grove near Galveston.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
May Make a Million.

1t is said that the most profitable
inventions come from the brains Of
persons not directly employed in the
line Of work in which the inventions
are used. This seems to be true in
an Abilene case. George S. Upshaw,
Of the Upshaw Furniture Co., today
received notice that he has been
granted a patent on new rachel
wrench, q tool that will prove Of
great value to machinists, particu-
larly in bridge and ship building
where there is much bolt work to do.
1t is pronounced by experts by far
the finest thing of the kind in the
market and Georges friends hope he
will make a million out Of it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Studies Resumed September 10th.

THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL OF KAN
Inn T. re'oR,led o'eaSbMnere ny hc West.
Nearly ii00 students for each OF the past
three years; VI Kansas counties and IS states
represented last year
The New Wing gives us nearly ID rooms, all
told for school purposes. The wonderful
growth OF the school, though combining itself
to It's one line OF legitimate work, Is 4 high
compliment to Its thoroughness and ELL
cheney
sTf@lt Is the only school In the State whose
dlploma Is life certificate to teach. Mileage
paid to Kansas students. Tuition free. Fix
penses as low as anywhere else, Equipment
and faculty unsurpassed Send for circulars
Address A. H. TAYLOR, Prest.,
EmnOrla kAs,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
D. MCDONALD.
R. CURTIN, Manager.
HAMAKER's OLD STAND
Worlds Carnival City.

The successful series OF carnival
seasons inauguratcd by the citizens Of
st, Louis some 10 years ago continue
as ever for the season 1894, and from
the morning Of September 8 to the
evening of October 20 the city will be
one scene of gayety and splcndor.
Many new, novel and unique features
have been added to the long list Of
standing attractions, and from every
point Of view this reign Of high car
niyal will outshine all previous at
tempts. The 81. Louis exposition,
the only one Of its kind in the United
States that has lived year with flat
tering success, will throw open It's
doors to the public September 5, and
remain in state Of activity until the
evening Of October ~. Sonsa's Grand
Concert band has been rcengaged for
the season and will give the usual
number of concerts during the after
Moons and evenings. The entire
Missouri exhibit which appeared at
the Worlds Fair win be transplanted
here and find space in the commodious
building. The exhibitors both for
eign and home will present new ideas
In displaying their goods, and, in adj
dltlon to other features, u full COM
plement of specially artists will per-
form on the stage Of the Music Hall.
The great 81. Louis fair, which will
open Monday, October ], and con-
tinue during the week, promises to
afford many pleasant surprises The
midway l'laisaneen feature at the
Worlds Fair will be reproduced in
fall and the people Of the West and
Southwest given an opportunity to
see in real life the inhabitants Of every
and unciyllizcd country on
the face Of the globe.
The "Streets Of Cairo "Old
"Mo0risb Palace Hagen
bach's, ''l'crris wheel, etc, will be
portrayed.
His Royal lligbness, the Mighty |
tF..l.I D.gs.5i..t al .,.4 80. Mn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
TEACHERS ASSIGNED.
Board Of Education Doings- High
School Course Extended.

The board Of education met last
evening In regular session. The
usual bills were allowed and routine
business was transacted.
Supt. Gray submitted his report
making several valuable suggestions
for better school management. The
following assignment Of teachers
was announced.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Harold Barnes, principal.
Martha A. Thompson.
W. II. Wagner.
CENTRAL BUILDING.
No. /. J. II. Niesley, principal.
No. 2. Maude Curtis.
No. 8. Margaret Wilson.
No. 4. Mary Lesher.
No. B. Addie Over.
No. 6. Jessie Thayer.
No, Z. May Russell.
No. $. l.ottie Howard.
No. 8, Nettie Geauque.
No. 10. Rose Gleissner.
SOUTH SIDE.
No. |. l.. g. Humbargar, principal.
No, 2. Helen Upper
No. 8. Edna Hornaday.
No. 4. May Bruckhart.
WEST SIDE.
d. +. Common.
On recommendation Of Supt. Gray
I was voted to change the high
school course 50 as to make the fol-
owing studies compulsory in all
curses during the senior year:
Arithmetic y weeks, English gram
mar Is weeks, United States history
weeks, geography 0 weeks, civil
government 8 weeks, physiology 9
weeks. This is for the purpose of
irving graduates a final review in
ommon English branches before
aking their diplomas.
The Lanier circle was granted the
Ugh school rooms for meetings this
winter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Prefer Private Management.

Harrington has grown weary of
municipal management of its water
works and electric light plant and has
leased it to j. S. Towncr, OF Des
Moines, la. He takes it for % years.
agrees to furnish what water the city
wants for fire purposes, and at pres
ent 10 arc lights upon the street. AT
the end Of two years he adds 3 lights
and one additional every year there
after. He is to lay 1000 feet of mains
In addition to what the city already
has and furnish sufficient plugs for
fire protection. The contract gives
Mr.. Towner the option to purchase
the plant at the end Of twenty-five
years, otherwise to turn it back to the
city in as good condition as it now is,
the necessary wear and tear excepted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
pilesl pilesl Itching Piles.

symptoms-Moisturei intense itch
Ing and singing, most all night
worss by scratching. II allowed tt
continue tumors form, which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very
sore. swAYsG's OINTMENT stops the
itching and bleeding heals liberation
and in most cases removes the tumors.
At druggists or by mail for 30 cents.
DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
County Superintendent

Which is worse, Imprisonment for
life or a lifelong disease, like scrof-
ula, for exampleP The former, GER
tainly, would be preferable were it
not that Ayers Sarsaparilla can al
ways come to the rescue and give
the poor sufferer health, strength and
happiness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Will Rebuild the Dam.

Jacob Brown, who sometime ago
bought the old Childs. mill property,
is unloading 10000 feet Of oak lum-
Der purchased of the Badger Lumber
Co. with which he will rebuild the
dam. About three ton of iron and
bolts will be used and the dam
will be put up to stay, The
mill will be success under Mr..
Browns management.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Iightning's Work.

During the storm in south Dickin-
son Saturday night J. W. Gillett's
store at Woodbine and the Maple
Grove school house were struck by
lightning. No serious damage was
done in either instance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
&C. Z. Shell who was principal Of

&C. Z. Shell who was principal Of
the Manchester schools last year has
entered the county high school,
Marriage licences: Harry slem-
mer and Nora Parks, Chapmani VIM.
Ringey and Anna Grubbs, Solomon.
Six new members were added to
the Baptist church this week, an evil
dence Of Rev. Prather's success as a
pastor.
j. B. Harshman, one Of the
county's prominent farmers, brought
in 500 worth Of hogs this morning
and sold them to Cooper 4 White.
Chapman Standard; The Cum
ningham 4 Scherer threshing ma
chine pulled in for the season Tues
day. They started July Srd and
have averaged LOO bushels fcr every
day they have worked.
M. H. Bert has resigned from the
Smith-McCord store and will be found
in the Benefit. Mike is one Of the
county's most popular and best sales
men and his presence in any store is
sure to prove very attractive.
II. Z. Dewey is going to be known
as the 'irrigation king" Of Kansas.
He has had another large ditch put
under his management, the property
Of the Western Irrigation company Of
Garden City.
Cards announce the approaching
wedding at Oklahoma City Of Miss
Ida Sherwood, formerly Of this city,
and Jilson V. Smith, Of Oklahoma
City, Sept. II. Miss Sherwood's
many friends here will extend the best
Of wishes.
The will OF Ferdinand Schumacher
Of Herington was admitted to probate
by Judge Hutchinson today. 1t
leaves his three daughters and SON
IS each and the remainder Of his prop
erty, real and personal to his wife
who is made executrix of the estate.
j. G. Cassel. who has been asso-
ciated with the Evangelical Visitor,
left for Hillsboro, Marion county,
where he will take charge Of the
River Brethren Home for the Friend
less established there five years ago.
He will remain about two months for
his health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
Low PRICES DO IT.
They Catch the Crowds at the Bene
fit Sale.

AAs ~esASs
The great Benefit closing out sale
continues to be the most interesting
event in local business circles. We
now have II clerks and could use
more, so great is the rush to our
great bargain giving event.
The reason is plain. Prices do it.
The prices we make are the most re-
markable ever known, We want to
sell every article in thirty days,
Money is easier moved than goods
and things must go, Our prices are
below anything ever offered. There
is no fake about this sale. II Is genu-
ine--a genuine reduction Of prices on
clean stock We closed out all our
old stock during the summer and
never had so desirable goods as now,
1t will pay everyone to call and see
that we mean business. We can sell
so cheap that even merchants can
afford to fill up their stocks at our
counters
When the Benefit says "sellN cost
has nothing to do with our prices as
the hundreds of customers will tell
you. The dry goods and clothing de-
partments alike furnish attractions
for pockctbooks that cannot be re-
sisted
Remember that our goods are not
shopworn or out Of date but the new
est and latest styles, We make
specially of carrying the very best
and you will be surprised to see our
prices.
Don't be mislcd by experiences with
other stores. Tho Benefit never de-
ceiyes. Its sales are all genuine.
Call and be convinced. With our
large force Of clerks You will not have
long to wait,
+. l.. HlRscH,
TIE BENEFIT.