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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
ARE BIRDS GUIDED BY STARS 2


An Attempt to solv. tho Great Mystery
Of Bird Migration.
In an article on Birds Of Passage"
the Chautauquan saws If one desires an
explanation for the great mystery Of
bird migration, there being nothing
else that will answer, he will have TO
accept the theory Of hereditary knowl-
edge, a knowledge Of the unfailinp
stars. The Great Bear and Orion ap-
peared at the same time in our region.
even when the divisions Of land and
water were yery different than thew
are to-day. That the stars are the
guides for birds agrees with the fact
that they fly at remarkable heights,
often above the clouds, and that wan
derers lose their way when they stray
into clouds and mists.
On starlight nights struggling birds
are seldom noticed. When the sky Is
overcast. when the night Is dark. but
especially when fine rain Is falling.
multitudes of TRAVELLING birds are heard
Then thew call often. doubtless for the
purpose Of keepinp near cach other.
and often great numbers of them
bound against the windows of light.
houses. Thus Gatke has observed that
n.4eL.oo ,ooo -. .... ,,.,. "a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
To Preach on Prohibition.

J. b. McAffec, president Of the
Kansas State Temperance union, has
issued the following call; Desiring
to unite the influence of all temper
ance workers on the equal enforce
ment Of all laws, we call upon all
ministers Of the gospel In the state Of
Kansas to preach upon the enforce
ment Of law next Sunday, April 2S,
and unite in mass meeting upon
May to celebrate the adoption OF
constitutional prohibition and devise
ways and means for the enforcement
OF the prohibitory law, Please send
report upon the enforcement Of law
and statistics to Judge Culver,
Emporia, Kas., who is compiling
Them
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
How's This!

We offer one hundred dollars re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY n Co., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known
+. j. Cheney for the last ID years,and
believe him to be perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West 4 TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
WALDING, KINNAN 4 MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c.
per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
FOUND no VERDICT.
After Sixteen Hours the Prather
Jury Disagrses- Trial Nay 8.

lfroW RIluay DAily'I
The jury in the case Of State VS..
Prather at Salina went out last night
and at II O'Clock today reported that
1t was unable to agree on a verdict
and was discharged. 1t is under
stood that the members stood seven
for Mr.. Prather's conviction and five
against. The verdict was consider
able Of a surprise to many who had
considered that positive verdict one
way or the other would be found.
The result is a victory for Mr.
Prather and shows that he put up a
strong defense for the prosecution
was admitted by all to be an exceed
ingly powerful one. The case will
now be retired and the justice has
set the trial for May 9Th. In the
meanwhile Mr.. Prather will be held
under bond for appearance. In case
he cannot furnish bond he will be In
the custody Of the sheriff until trial.
1t Is expected that he will secure
bond today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Pilesl filesl Itching Piles.

Symptoms~Maistpre intense itch
ing and singing, most all night
worse by scratching. II allowed To
continue tumors form, which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very
sore. SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the
itching and bleeding, heals liberation
and ii most gases removes thetumors.
At druggists or by pail for 80 cents.
DR.. Swayne 4 Son, Philadelphia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
According to Season.

Few people realize the necessity Of
varying the clothing according to the
temperature, and many woman wears
o sealsliin sacque or heavy wrap in
weather which demands nothing warm.
~ than coat Of light cloth. II was
the duke OF Wellington who was cred
tied thpossessing fourteen overcoats,
from which he selected each day the
one best suited to the prevailing TEN.
perature' and perhaps his "refulness
In this matter had much {, With the
fact that he lived to the advanced age
Of eighty-four.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
RECENT REFLECTIONS.


Harry Litts's new home is rap
idly approaching completion.
A. Il. Bishop and other Gospel
Union leaders contemplate removal
to Kansas City where the organiza-
ton will have headquarters.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. V. Dyer are the
happy parents Of q brand new boy.
Ralph is somewhat disappointed that
the youngster won't patronize the
Avondale dairy.
One Of the high and lofty princi-
pies upon which the Monitor is run
is II paper makes a mistake and
then corrects 1t, to abuse 1t for the
error and not notice the correction.
X. c. Star; A Salina woman has
prepared a paper on the "Sin OF
Hustling." It was aimed at Abilene.
The girls at Enterprise wear bloom
ers. There Is that much in q name.
Leonard Wingheld, IA year old
son Of G. A. Wingfeld, living on Nc
Dowell creek over the line in Geary
county, was seriously injured by the
discharge Of gun which he was load
ing yesterday. One arm will prob
ably be lost,
They do things in style at Solo
mon. The Sentinel says Of the city
park improvements: considerable
labor has been used during the past
week n.cleaning and fixing the city
park. The work done so far has as
sumed definite shape. A model in
green Of Bunker Hill monument,
which stands seven feet high, sur
rounded with flower beds represent
Ing the stars and stripes, shamrock,
crescent and stars will look nice when
In bloom" Abilene's park ought to
have a model Of the statue of Liberty
or something Of the kind.
Considerable complaint has been
made regarding young couples spend
ing late hours at the Central school
building grounds. 1t has become so
marked that the officers have threat
ened the arrest and exposure Of
couples found there hereafter. Par
ents are doubtless not aware OF their
daughters whereabouts or the young
ladies guilty Of evening flirtations on
the grounds would not be there. A
cessation Of the practice will save
some embarrassing arrests, perhaps,
for such will be the result II per-
sisted in. Warnings from the janitor
have proved unavailing and the
schoolboard proposes to stop the Gus
tom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

10 believe q French writer, there are
no fewer than four thousand women
caught every year in stealing during
their shopping expeditions, a habit eu.
Enormously styled kleptomania. The
number Of titled ladies seized with this
stEHHge malady while examining the
fashions Of Paris, he tells us, Is ilcre4
ible. Among the most recent culprits
were Russian duchess, French
countess, an English duchess and the
daughter Of reigning sovereign. As
q rule, these distinguished offenders
are let of on the payment Of a round
sum for the relief Of the poor; when
the shopliiter Is known to be rich, the
sum extracted rises to as much as ten
thousapd francs. The police authori-
ties consent to this sort Of conformation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
NAVARRO.

Mr.. Over, of Abilene, did business
in the city Wednesday.
The singing school was well at
tended Saturday evening.
Reed Peters and Frank Swanger
were In Abilene Wednesday.
Miss Bessie Bassler Is home after
spending few weeks in Abilene
with her sister, Mrs. Frank Diehl.
Mr.. Balmer has organized a sing
ing class ut the church, to be held
every Saturday evening
Mr.. Gift is able to be out again.
The farmers are all busy planting
corn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
NOW WE'RE Cox1NG.
Dickinson County Has Two State
Appointments.

Ho, ye scoffersl All ye who have
been throwing out jeers and ofrhand
remarks to the effect that Dickinson
county Is unrecognized in state ap-
pointments will please take notice
that at one fell swoop 1t has secured
two jobs.
The first is that Of regent Of the
State Normal school which has come
to the county through the removal
Of Regent J. 5. Winans Of Ottawa to
Manchester. This is no SLOUGH OF a
job and Is worth Dragging about.
Some years 1t pays as much as $40 a
year in per diem salary.
The other Office which has come
down to this proud empire Of Dickin-
son after 81 years Of faithful service
in the vineyard is fish warden which
proud honor comes to W. H. Eicholtz.
This pays no salary but Bill can wear
a badge II he wants to buy one. 1t
will keep him up good deal nights
seeing that the catfish do not break
the quarantine and will otherwise
call for considerable work, but then
think Of the glory We can assert
positively that the place sought the
man and the Office was entirely un-
expected.
Dickinson really won't have the
nerve to ask for anything more for
81 years more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
CATCHING BIG BASS.


| Southern California.
ut Is entertaining to watch San
Diegans catch sea bass" says trav.
eler. First, they bait minnow hook
with bit Of worm, and catch o min
now Then they bait the minnow on .
larger hook, ind fish with 1t to capture
a smelt. When they get the smelt they
take their heavy sea-fshing tackle,
place the smelt on the hook, and go To
angling for halibut or sea bass. After
they get their halibut or sea bass, and
the bigger either Is the better, they
bait It on q hook which Is as big as o
small anchor with only one fuke This
hook is attached to line quarter Of
an inch In diameter When all Is ready
the fishermen whirls the big hook with
the halibut on II several times around
his head, and then gives It a toss out
into the water. Away 1t sails thirty or
forty feet.
Say, for Instance, that this black
bass fishing Is being done from the
long dock at San Diego. San Diego
bay is about the best place for this
fishing along the coast, although the
fish are plentiful at other places. After
the baited end Of the line Is cast the
other end Is coiled on the dock, and an
empty keg or quarter barrel, or some
thing like that, Is tied to it, Then the
fisherman gets in his rowboat, taking a
harpoon with him, and waits for bite.
Seems queer, here in the east, doesn't
1t, to go out after black bass? The
trouble Is, you see, that the black bass
OF those southern California waters
weigh from three hundred to one thou
sand pounds, and 1t wouldn't be much
use to 60 out after them with fly tackle
and an eight-ounce rod. That's what
said. Thousand pounds. And it's
true, every word Of 1t. 1t isn't often
one US large as that is taken, but they
have been, and will be again | helped
kill one once that weighed six hundred
pounds, II took over five hours to do
1t, but that was nothing extraordinary,
for two hundred FOUNDER will give his
captors a good three hours fight any
time.
Sometimes one Of these monster bass
will be ready at hand when the halibut
or sea bass bait goes sailing through
the air and lands with splash in the
water, and will seize 1t Immediately,
but more frequently there is more or
less OF u wait for the big fish to bite.
When he takes the bait, true to bass
nature, away he goes with rush. In
stantly Us many persons on the deck as
can get . hold on the line seize 1t and
slacken the tremendous fellows pace II
they can. II he doesn't happen to be
too big they can generally fetch him
TO, but that Is rare occurrence. Usu-
ally the line whizzes through their
fingers ut rate that makes more than
one Of those having hold Of the line
drop it quickly to save their hands
from blistering. The shore end Of the
line is soon reached, and 1t Is dropped,
for those handling It would be pulled
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Pree Pills.

Send your address to H. i, Bucklea
" Co.. Chicago, and get free sample
Sox :, n, "'Ne's New Lilo Pills, A
~, =, IN y, A., .-ot their merits,
.'ih WIN oohNinct you -~a
These pills are easy in action anu 49,
particularly effective in the cure Of
constipation and sick headache. For
malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not
weaken by their action, but by giving
tone to stomach and bowels greatly
invigorate the system. Regular size
Zoe. per box. Sold by ]. N. Gleissner,
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

Il you were about to Journey 70 {
warmer or colder climate you would
make careful preparations.
Besides taking q supply Of warmer
or cooler clothing, as the case might
be, you would thoughtfully select a
stock Of medicines a safeguards to
keep you In good health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Hope Il Truly Good.

Hope News; Billy Tinker, oiGyp-
sum City, came to Hope yesterday
and this morning rented the billiard
hall Of R. G. Tonkin, paying his rent
in advance. Mayor Pease being in
formed Of the fact, called special
meeting Of the council and they
unanimously decided not to allow
any joints or billiard halls to run in
Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
How uni.laasant

It Is to see beautiful c,s.l'ld's face
disiigured with vile humors, bursting
through the skin in pimples, blotches
and sores and sadder still when the
young and innocent are laughed at
and twitted in all such cases. Par
ents should give them that good and
pure remedy, Sulphur Bitters, which
will search and drive out Of the blood
every particle Of humor. Health Ca
zette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Schneider

Judge Hutchinson today married
two Of Dickinson county's estimable
young people, Frank J. Schneider,
son Of J. J. Schneider Of Detroit, and
Miss Maggie Heoy Of Enterprise.
They will have the good wishes Of
many friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction
City, III. was told by her doctors she
had consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles Dr..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, lS9 Florida
st. San Francisco, suffered from q
dreadful cold, approaching consum-
ption, tried without resulteverything
else then bought one bottle Of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results,of which
these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy OF this medicine in
coughs and colds. Free trial bottles
at j. M. Gleissner's drug store. Reg
ular size Soc. and $l.00
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world fcr
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. Ills guaranteed
to give perfect satisfact on or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by J. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

Delays are dangerous. A dollar
spent for Hoods Sarsaparilla now may
prevent illness which will Inexpensive
and hard to bear. Now is the time to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills cure all liverills, relieve
constipation and assist digestion.
Price 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Purify Your Blood

Now we are all about to change to a
warmer climate, though not Of our
own volition, and what's more reason
able than to take . reliable medicine to
resist the facilitating effects ofhigher
temperatures?
Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medi-
cine needed. It thoroughly expels
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

A Scotch gentleman, plagued by
poachers, procured cork leg dressed
in stocking and shoe and sent It through
the ncighboring village by the town
crier, who proclaimed that It had been
found in a man trap on the previous
night in Dir. Ross grounds, who desired
to return it to its owner. There was no
more poaching after that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Prepare for Spring

The curss accomplished BY Hood's
Sarsapar1lla tsll what 1t does more
eloquently than any argument which
can be written. Read the frank state.
ment below:
"LAst spring, on account Of overwork
and bad humors, I became very much run
down. About June Z sorofula bunch ap-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Found Insane.

H. G. Stenger, hardware mer-
chant Of Harrington, became sudden
ly violently insane a few days ago
and was brought up today for trial
in probate court. He is seriously
affected and It required two or three
guards to restrain him.
The jury at 4 o'clock returned a
verdict, finding the unfortunate man
afflicted with alcoholic insanity. He
will be taken to the asylum at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

Captain Sweeney, U, s. A., SAP
Diego, Cal. says; "Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy Is the first medicine | have
ever found that would do me any
good" Price SOC. Sold by Gulick
the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Notice.

Wanted, to pasture so head Of
colts. Terms, 5000 per season.
Plenty Of grass and good water. For
further particulars call on or address
j. B. Pray, Rhodes, Kas.,
Banner Twp, sec. "a. 2i-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

peared on the loft side Of my collar bone.
It was very sore continually, and after
time my left arm began to feel dis
agreeable. In short time It panied me
nearly al the time. With that and the
scrofula was In perfect misery all through
the summer. l became 10 bad that my
friends tried to me get to have doc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

For sale, 70 acres OF corn in shock.
Good feed lots, Will sell or take
stock to feed. BEDwELL Bros.
20-4c Lost Springs, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

SHIL0H'S CURE, the great Cough
and Group Cure, is the great demand.
Pocket size contains twenty-five doses
only 25c. Children love it. Sold by
Gulick, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her castorla.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them castoria.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02
Hoods Sarsapari||a

from the blood the impurities which
have accumulated during the winter,
increases the appetite and improves
the digestion, drives away that tired
feeling and nervousness, and gives the
strength and vigor without which we
cannot appreciate beautifulSpring. tits
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

tor, but l thought I would try Hoods
Sarssparilla. have taken five bottles
and part Of the sixth and am feeling like
myself again. Ihave gained flesh rapidly
The scrofula bunch and my lameness has
all gone, and ! feel like new creature"
Miss HATTIE NJ. CLARK, Parkman, Maine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-02

edo not attribute this fairly good record entirely ef
forts but 10 the superiority Of The goods which you make
Buaaiil DAVIS. urbana, ILL.,, February IS, 1885,
GrkilrsN We bought and put up Aermotor No. 2, and
out OF the first fifty which you made We had thirteen Since
that time we have sold about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-27
HARDLY KNEW WHERE HE WAS.
A Calored Sergeant Badly Mixed With
Horses, Cannon and Dirt.

"The Ninth cavalry was the first to use
the l1otchkiss mountain gun, said Cap
tain Day to a reporter, "and the way that
gun was hauled about by the troops was n
caution. Lieutenant Humphrey com
manded the gun outfit in our troop, and
he could hit an ordinary target as far rs it
could be seen.
'Ho was a very profane man, and when
ever any of the boys got weary on "A march
they would say, Let's go back and hear
Humphrey swear. In marching over the
mountains it was often necessary to climb
drop, and at such places the soldier would
sit down between the forelegs of his horse,
and they slid down together.
"The gun outfit, always being in the
rear, would generally find such places worn
about as smooth as CLAY when they came
up, and Humphreys profanity then was
something terrible. / remember one anus
ing incident connected with an affair of
this sort. The incline was almost sheer
prccipice, leading 30 feet below into a can
yon. When Humphrey came up, of course
all the dirt was worn off, leaving only the
slippery side of the rock.
''He sat down and swore long and loud
ly, but nnally got up and ordered the out
fit over. The sergeant, q colored man
named McElroy, was about to let the gun
and two mules go over by themselves
when Humphrey yelled Hold on. there
Go over with them and report
$50 over they went, and after hearing a
splash in the canyon below followed by
silence, Humphrey called out:
McElroy, are you killed?
"a big spluttering was heard below
and pretty soon McElroy's voice came up,
No, sab, 1'zc not killcd'
Where's the mule?'
He's kicking on top of the heap, sah )
"'Well, where's the wheel muleP'
He's under the off mule, sah.'
D." Is the gun all right?
Yes, sab; OATS under the wheel mule
sah.'
Well, where in - are your
'Ize under de gun, sab. '"-Washing.
ton Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-27
REFLECTED HER PROFESSION.
He Knew She Was Schoolmarm by Fl,
Dress and Hair.

He Knew She Was schoolmarm by Her
Dress and Hair.
"How unconsciously men and women
take on the atmosphere of their surround
ings and avocationsl' remarked "a man re-
Gently. Il can recall an illustration of
that fact in an experience had some years
ago. have been so long accustomed to
the association of women schoolteachers
that am rarely mistaken when come in
contact with one. A prominent woman
teacher from northern city was expected
here several years ago to be present at an
educational meeting. had never seen her.
but received a telegram asking me to meet
her at the train. / was sure would be
able to identity her. l went through the
train, which was crowded with passengers.
l looked around and soon found the teach.
or. She was perfectly astonished when
came up and said, Is this Miss Blank?'
Yes, that is my name, she replied,
but how did you know meP'
Il did not explain, but 1t was easv
enough. At first glance / saw her hair
was short, that she wore eyeglasses and
had on plain looking sort of gray cloth
dress. Any doubts might have had were
soon relieved, as l noticed hanging from
her watch fob small globe, being a min
iature of the earth. Another enrmark was
small hand satchel that snapped loudly
when she closed it. knew l could not
be mistaken, and results showed correct.
~ diagnosed the profession of that won.
n."-Philadelphia Press.