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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26
rATToolNo IN BuRMAH.
It Il . Shame for . Burnah YsstA Net
to Be Decorated In inks.

II II . Shame for . Durmah YsntA Net
to be Decorated In inks.
The professional tattooer In BurmsA
is rapid worker, md the pricking ma.
chine soon runs over the outlines Of the
figure; but what takes time Ia the "All.
Ing In which Is done with a somewhat
broader style, says Chambers journal.
Every part Of the figure must DO Gov
cred with either black or vermillion,
and, as you see the brass bird swoop-
ing down time after time, you begin to
reckon how many more strokes remain
before your torture will be at an end.
Tattooing in Burmah Is q national in
stitutlon, every male being covered
with figures from his waist to his
knee, 10 that in the distance be ap-
pears to be clothed in beautifully-flt-
ting flights" The operations com
mcnce in early boyhood, few figures
Icing done at time. Every descrip-
ton Of animal, real or imaginary, from
an elephant to mythical form Of cat,
is portrayed, each being set In a Frame
work Of Burmah writing. To be un-
tattooed Is disgrace TO a Burmah
youth; and, following the custom Of
the British sailor in having himself
stamped with the name Of his lady love,
II Is no uncommon thing to see, on some
part OF young sparks" body, num-
Der OF round Burman Characteristic
equivalent TO Polly or Susan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26
Official Statement.

Report Of the condition of The Abb.
lene National Bank at Abilene, in the
State Of Kansas, at the close of bust
ness, Dec. 10, 1895.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Marriage license; John Wander.
bilt and Cora Simpson, Abilene.
The G. A. r. and W. X. c. will
have joint installation exercises Jan.
IS.
It. j. Mosley and Bertha Lind
strom of Dillon were married Tuesday
evening by Judge Hutchinson.
Readings "Millennial Kingdom"
on sale at Abilene Book Store. 1914
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26
A PIPE STORY DEFINED.

Hew the Term Originated In Chicago. the
lIty Of Chinese Stool Pigeon.
There ia one fayorite Chicago ex-
preston that don't hear In Washing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26
CHRISTMAS IJ]IClNGS.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS WELCOMED
THE HOLIDAYS.
Santa Claus Visited All Denomina.
tons and Showered q Generous
Bounty Upon the Little Folks
Many Pretty Programs.

Christmas received royal wei.
come in Abilene's churches. The
Sunday schools had all made elaborate
preparations and the exercises were
pleasing and attractive.
The Methodist Sunday school
had an exercise called "a Merry
Christmas Wednesday evening. Santa
Claus distributed candy and re-
membranes. The program consisted
Of anthems, choruses, duets, motion
songs, recitations ETC., and was a
most interesting one for all. Rein
deer and sleigh bells were the
theme Of several very pretty selec-
tions.
In the Lutheran church 1.-The
Morning Star" a service Of recita-
tons and songs, was rendered by
the school on Christmas eve. Santa
Claus was on hand to help dis
tribute gifts to the pupils. Follow
ing was the program;
Organ voluntary
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-26


sage. Augusta Dewey and Susie Badger
Recitation Religion ........... Dora Gardner
Solo and chorus-Star OF Morning ,....,
......"........,.......M Margaret Wilson
Recitation and song by the little folks,
The Presbyterian Sunday school
had an old-fashioned Christmas
tree with songs, recitations, marches
and many pretty exercises, gifts for
the children, etc.
At the Catholic church special
Christmas services were held.
Masses were at 4, and 10 a. m.
Rev. E. Bononcini otiiciated. A
new class Of eleven has been admitted
to the communion of the church,
showing Father Bononcini's jealous
ness in the work.
The A. M. E. church had
Christmas exercises in the room next
to the postoflice Christmas evening at
s o'clock. The program included
choruses; farce, by VIM. Basker-
vile, T. Geary, Lizzie Grant;
quartette; grafton, Minnie Jackson;
songs; play, "Christmas at Lindale
Hall, in nine acts; recitation, Emma
Toles. All were invited.
The Evangelical Sunday school had
"snow-house" Tuesday with re-
membranes for the children, songs,
recitations, etc. This school always,
has a good time and did it again
this time.
The River Brethren school will re-
ceive gifts next Sunday and have no
general exercises.
The Grace Reformed church school
had Its exercises Christmas even
ing and a most interesting program
was prepared. G. W. Shelter,
leader Of the music, had taken much
pains to prepare this portion Of the
exercises and singing was as usual
excellent Presents and candy were
given the school.
The Christian Sunday school had
Its Christmas exercises Wednesday
evening. The church was decorated
handsomely and the program was
very interesting.
The Baptist Sunday school received
membranes Sunday and had no
special exercises.
The herald., 1895-10-06
SOMETHING NEW IN POLITICS

very unique campaign is now in pro-
gress in Delaware, such O campaign as
was never before known in the United
States. 1t IS already attracting the at
tenton of the people everywhere, and
some of the daily papers In the east and
a few on the Pacific coast are giving their
readers elaborate reports. telegraphic
and otherwise, OF what is going on in
the little "Blue Hen Chicken" state.
Within the boundaries of that state there
is great excitement over the contest,
which is likely to increase steadily from
now on till the general election of 1896.
The campaign came abuut IN this wav:
: A few months ago two or three promi-
nent single takers in the east conceived
and promulgated the idea of a general
movement among the advocates of tho
one tax theory to concentrate their efforts
on Delaware, in the hope of capturing
the stare and making of it an examp pie of
what their peculiar fiscal policy would
do for the people where it was practic-
ally applied. The novel proposition was
referred to the National executive COM
mittee OF the single tax organization, and
heartily endorsed by nearly every com
mittteeman. An official call was then
issued for funds. speakers and literature.
Responses came in from all parts of the
country, and preparations were made for
speedily opening the campaign. The
direct management of the enterprise was
placed in the hands of campaign COM
mittee consisting of A. H. Stephenson. q
prominent merchant of Phlladelphia
Harold Sudell of Dover. Delaware and
Jackson RaIston. an attorney of Washing
ton, d. c. General headquarters were
opened IN Wilmington, money and lit
erature were procured, speakers from
Philadelphia were engaged. meetings
we're announced to be held Simultaneous
ly in every town and village in the state,
and the war began. 1t has been kent up
with vigor and enthusiasm and is expect
ed to be much Iivelier during the coming
winter than it was in the heat of summer.
There are several reasons why the sin
gle tax advocates selected Delaware of
The herald., 1895-10-06
SPRAYS vs.. LADYBIRDS

The old war of sprays versus ladybirds
which for SO long time afflicted the
fruit interests of the state has broken out
afresh. Its last phase Is a concerted at
tack on Cooper to knock him out of the
board of horticulture and put in his
place Heintz anti-ladybird man.
Hon. Ellwood Cooper is one of Cali
fornia's distinguished men. For quar-
ter of century he has been public
spirited, energetic and worthy citizen of
this state. He has served the people
without pay and has rendered most valu-
able service. Mr.. Cooper was one OF the
pioneers in the introd uction of the al
mond, the eucalyptus and the olive, and
In recent years his official connection
with the introduction and distribution of
the useful lady birds has saved our orange
industry from destruction. We sincerely
hope that the anti-ladyb bird faction will
not be permitted to carry out their pro-
gramme Of injurlng Mr.. Cooper. The
Heintz side, however, has with it some
very able lobbyists and the skillful use by
these OF inuendo, detraction and mis-
representation has misled the public, and
many of the horticulturists as we'll. The
farmers institute at Ventura was used to
further the an ti-ladyb bird faction, especi-
ally By an officer of the agricultural de-
partment of the university, in the pro-
posed change in the board of horticul-
ture. The temptation which has dawn
the university into this disreputable
squabble is probably the promise of the
patronage, property and appropriations
of the boards and commission as fast as
these can be killed off. But practical pol
itics and science are no congenial mates.
This is illustrated by the Heintz- Ill
gard forestry administration. Heintz's s
printer is the patron of the Santa Mon
lea station. The results show what
iamentable alliance this one is. Nothing
of value has been done. Good work, such
as that W. S. Lyon started, under direc-
tion of the great Australian agricultural
chemist, Prof. Maiden, has been de-
stroyed, many of the true names are mis-
spelled, many trees are misnamed and
some tree names are invented without re-
gard to botany. Besides this, scientific
men have been antagonized, insulted,
slandered, and were actually driven off
the grounds until leading citizens sent
hot protests to the university regents.
The anti-ladvbird war has been an in
jury to the fruit interests. 1t has clouded
the truth in regard to the value of these
and other enemies of the scale, and in
the legislature ultimately defeated the
small appropriation to secure further i'm
portation of friendly insects. This came
about through the university agricultural
departments attempt to get the appro-
priation away from Cooper and Koebele.
The personal attacks on leading men in
the various boards has simply been dis
graceful. We really think that the agr-
cultural department of the university
would do better work if it gave this
practical politics business up, sent no
LOBBY to Sacramento or to agricultural
meetings, and sought the truth as scien-
tifc men should. 1t might then gradu-
ate more than five or six scholars and
give some adequate return for it's great
cost.
The herald., 1895-10-06
A FEW YEARS FROM NOW

Oh, the Twentieth century girl
What wonderful thing she will be;
She'll evolve from a mystical whirl
A woman unfettered and freeI
No corsets too crampen her waist
No crmps to cucumber her brain;
Unafraid, bifurcate, uclaced.
Like goddess OF old she will reign.
She'll wear bloomers, matter of course
She will vote, not question of doubt
She will ride like man on horse;
AT the club late at night she'll stay out
If she chances to love shell PROPOSE;
To blush will be quite out of date;
She'll discuss politics with her beaux
And outtalk her masculine mate!
She'll be up in he science of things;
She will smoke cigarettes, she will
swear
If the servant dunning note brings
Or the steak isn't served up with care.
No longer she'll powder her nose
Or cultivate even a curl,
Nor bother with fashions or clothes,
This Twentieth century girl!
Her voice will be heard in the land;
She'll dab5le in matters of state:
In council her word will command
And her whisper the laws regulate,
She will stand meath her banner unfurled
inscribed with her principles new;
But the question is, what in tie world
The new century baby will do?
Chambers Journal.
The herald., 1895-10-06

which to make an object lesson. The
most important reason is that there is no
constitutional barrier in the way, in
which particular that state differs from
nearly every other state and territory.
| Should the people so desire they can
elect legislature one year hence that
will change the taxation system without
the slow process of constitutional
amendments. Another advantage is in
the fact tnat Delaware is a very small
state. and therefore easily covered by a
campaign of education. Its total popu.
lation is little in excess of one hundred
thousand, SIXTY thousand being concen-
trated in one city. Wilmington. Then
again. the two great political parties are
about equally divided, and neither party
is very strenuously opposed to tax re-
form on single tax lines. Then again,
manufacturing and commercial interests
preponderate, and these interests sare
supposed to take Kindly to plan that
would relieve improvements stocks,
personal property of every Kind and
business itself from taxation. and raise
public revenues by single tax on land
values. 1t is also assume led that with
such a system of taxation in one state
the practical results there would be SO
satisfactory as to furnish an object lesson
that would inevitably compel other states
to adopt the same plan.
And so the single takers are making
things lively in the little state with only
three counties and many peaches. Thus
far scores of small meetings have been
held, but no very largo ones. except
three or four at which Congressman
Mcguire of San Francisco was the sneaker
and was greeted with popular ova-
tions. 1t is said that converts to the
movement are being won over very rap
idly and easily. and that the longer the
ball rolls the faster it grows. Merchants
and business men generally are reported
as lalling into line all over the state,
while farmers and fruit growers (who
have produced two million dollars worth
of peaches this year, not to mention other
things) are disposed to at least give the
taxation reform movement an i'm partial
investigation, especially since being told
thai the new system would exempt all
improvem rents and take by taxation only
the community values attaching to the
lands, independent of values resulting
iIon lHuiFluudl AelUrt. IL is eA peCteu
that later in the season Delaware will be
invaded by such noted champions of the
movement as Henry George, William
Lloyd Garrison, Hon. Tom S. johnson of
Ohio, Thomas 6. Sherm an and Louis F.
Post of New York, John q. White of
Chicago and others. All of the speakers
afford their audiences opportunity to ask
questions and offer objections, feature
quite novel in politics and one which
enhances the interest of the meetings and
greatly aids in the investigation Of the
subject.
The single tax movement seems to be
something that will not down at the be-
hest of its opposers. Probably the best
thing to do with it is to let it be practic-
ally tested, as is proposed in the Della
ware campaign. II it stands the test and
justiies the expectations of its advocates,
we'll and good. If not, no better way
could be devised to kill it and thus stop
the agitation.
The herald., 1895-10-06
IN AID OF TKE ORPHANS
Ladies and Gentlemen Interested In Noble

Ladies' and Gentlemen Interested In a Noble
Sc
The general executive comm ittee If
the orphans fair have nearly perfected
arrangements whereby the support of the
community will be assured in behalf of
the children OF the Boyle Heights asy-
lum. The fair is to commence on Mon
day, October 14th, and will continue dur
ing the week, ending Saturday, October
18th. An elaborate programme of very
fine music has already been secured for
the opening night, and some OF the best
known and most talented artists OF the
city have volunteered their services for
this occasion. Every evening a very sn-
lect orchestra will discuss music, as the
visitors make the tour of the booths, and
the guests will be comfortably and pleas
antly cared for by the numerous ladies
who are in charge of the fair. The var
ious com mittees are composed of gentle
men, most Of whom have had an exten-
sive experience in such matters before.
and the sisters of the asylum are very
happy over the prospects of the fair. AL
ready dinner parties and supper parties
have been discussed and arranged, and
the elegant dining room of the Turn
verein hall will ref ect many pleasant
gathering of kindred souls, VINO will
unite over a splendid repast in support
OF the orphans.
The general executive CONN ttee is
presided over by John +. Francis; ID. NJ,
McGarry, vice president; T. J. Cunning.
ham, secretary, who will be glad to an
swer all inquiries concerning the falr
The following gentlemen have been
6lprtpd hnnnrarV nfS.
White, Frank RAIDER John e. Platter,
Judge Clark. E. A. Praeger. Judge York,
William Pridham, W. b. Cline, Mark S,
Severance, Kaspar Cohn, f. G. Schu-
maeher, Telfair Creighton. ]. H. Shank
onsnes sna NJ o"sany Safn aea,,s g. nen Jams
Stimson, J. L. Dugue, I. N. Van Nnys'
Richard Egan, T. L. Rowan, }. f. Con
roy, II. T. Hazard. John NJ. Elliott. C.
E. Thorn, II. J. Fleishman. w. II. Work
man. John I. Gaffey, Louis f. Vetter. l..
A. Grant, X. H. Wade, W. NJ Garland
Woolacott. M. L. Graft, o. W. Cbilds,
]. N. Griffith. J. De Barth Shorb, J. I.
Griffith, J. M. kempton. l.. A. Croft. w
H. Perry, A. Haas, Earl B. Millar. W. p.
! Hicks, Andrew Glassell. Jay i. Hunter,
Dr.. Joseph KuTtz,, p. :. ,J,acoby, Major
hoff, Louis Mesmer, Abbot Kinney. II.
". O'Melveny, Enoch knight, DR.. John
Haynes. ]. b. ankershim, Dr. LIE Moyne
Wills q. F. A. Last, W. A. Ryan. II. Wf
Latham, r. +. del Vale. Hervey Lind
ley, Joseph wolfsklll. DR.. Walter Lind
ley, S. Mckinley, J. NJ. G. Marble, r. +.
Gibbon, Peter D.. Martin, Charles Silent.
James McLachlap, Gen. Charles Fore.
man, Andrew McNally, ]. Downey
Harvey, J. 6. Mossin. Erskine M. Ross.
Thomas d. Mott. N. d. Coleman. ]. r.
Newberry. J. w. Montgomery. W. G.
Newhall, f. S. Hicks, ii. Newmark, GUY
b. Barham. NJ. A. Newmark. DR.. Nor
man Bridge. Walter. M. Patrick, H. l..
The herald., 1895-10-06
THREESCORE AND TEN

Who reac their three score years and
As have mine, without sigh,
Are either more or less than men
Not such am l.
l am not of them; life to me
Has been a strange, Dewildering dream :,
Wherein | knew not things that be
From things that seem.
l thought, I hoped, l knew one thing.
And had one gift, when l was young
The impulse and the power 10 sing;
And so sung.
To have place in the high chair
OF poets, and deserve the same
What more could mortal man desire
Than poets fame?
I sought it long, but never found,
The choir so full was, and so strong |.
The lubilant voices there, they drowned
My simple song.
Men would not hear me then, and now
l care not; l accept my fate.
When white hairs thatch the turrowed
brow
Crowns come too late!
The best of life went long ago
From me; it was not much at best
only the love tnat young hearts know,
The dear unrest.
Back on my past through gathering
tears,
Once more l cast my eyes and see
Bright shapes that in my better years
Surrounded me!
They left me here, they left me there,
Weht down dark pathways, one by
one
The wise. the great, the young, the fair
But went on!
And I go on! And, bad or cooG,
The old allotted years Of men
| have endured as best l could
Three score and ten!
Richard Henry Stoddard, in Chicago
Chronicle.
The herald., 1895-10-06
HIGH SCHOOL MEETING
Tie Third One viii Be Held on Tuesday
Evening

The Third One VIII Be Held on Tuesday
Evening
The high school alumni will hold the
third of the series OF monthly meetings
inaugurated recently at the high school
building next Tuesday evening at
O'Clock.
The programme promises to be OF un-
usual interest. Judge W. A. Cheney will
speak on High Education for Its Own
Sake. Leslie Hewitt of the class OF 80
will discuss the subject OF University Ex-
tension, and H. w. O'Melveny of the
class of '-6 will present for consideration.
a plan for the creation of q scholarship
at the state university for the benefit o:
alumni of the Los Angeles high school.
1t is hoped that all graduates OF the high
school, whether active mem bers or not,
Will attend these meetings. As the sub
jects discussed are of general interest, a
most cordial invitation is extended to
all who are interested IN the welfare of
the school or the cause of higher educa-
tion to attend.
The herald., 1895-10-06

Macneil, Captain Connolly, DR.. F. X.
Ainsworth, A. Duffil, Hancock Banning,
H. Jevne, l.. W. BIinn. DR.. NJ. NJ. Kan
non, Col. John Bradbury, /. B. Dock
weller, w. j. Brodriok. Shelley Tuttle.
J. W. Burnett, DR.. ]. B. Bicknell, Dr..
0a5ona 0sFl Kurt Up Dr. H. Worthins1Gn Il, dts q
Max Mey berg. J. S. Salkey, /. W. He'll
man, Hermann Hellman, DR.. Del AmG
George Carson. Andrew Mullen, W. c.
Bluett, H. Mosgrove, J. ]. O'Brien. p.
Fitzwilllam, Freeman G.. Teed. Daniel
Freeman, John Forthmann, j. ]. Ber-
gin, John Hanlon, James Hanley, John
Wolfskill. J. F.. Forster, Louis Sentous,
Captain Mccormack. Waiter S. Moore, J.
kenealy. Edward Cham bers. G. Cabot.
The herald., 1895-10-06
SONNET TO CUBA

Oh, Paradise of all the western main,
In thy distress l breathe to thee this
verse;
Had / Heredia's gift would fehearse
Thy woes till all the nations felt thy pain.
May freedoms banner float above thy
train
OF valiant sons, ridding thee of the curse
That on tiny breast has lain. very nurse
OF dole. since when Velasquez was thy
bane.
This but the tribute of an hrmbls pen,
sigh from out heart that loves thy
weel!
But should it wake sympathetic chord
In alien souls thy lofty aim to feel,
And Onward speed the glorious current.
then
1t were an offering precious as a sword.
-Aieysius G. Gahan, in New York Sun.
The herald., 1895-10-06
New OIL COMPANY

Articles of incorporation of the Oil
Lake Fuel company we're filed with the
county clerk yesterday. The capital
stock of tue company is $S00,000. all OF
which has been subscribed, as follows
II. NJ. Pomeroy. $1,000; C. B. Van
Every, S25, 0o0 C. W. Day, s25, 000 R. H.
Barnewell $s333; F. E. Davis, SS333; j..
s. Van Every. 5000; Peyton Creigh =
ton. $s333 The principal place of busi-
ness of the corporation is Los Angeles.
and the object is to conduct a general
business in developing and selling oil
and oil lands
The herald., 1895-10-06
LYRA INcANT%TA
THEODORE TILToN

Within a castle haunted,
AS castles were of old,
There hung harp enchanted,
And on its rim of gold
This legend was enrolled:
Whatever bard would win me
Must strike and wake within me,
By one supreme endeavor,
A chord that sounds foreyer."
Three bards of Tyre and vioi,
By mandate of the king,
Were hidden to a trial
To find the magic string
Of there were sucn thing),
Then, after much essaying
OF tuning, came the playing;
And LORDS and ladies splendid
Watched ms those oards contenocd.
The tirst-a min strel hoary,
Who many rhine had spun
Sang loud of3war and glory
OF battles fought and won;
But when his song was done
Although the tard was lauded,
And clapping hands applauded,
Yet spite OF the laudation
ne QhIp CeaSeu ltS flOIdtiOEs
".
The second changed tae measure
And turned from fire and sword
To sing a song of pleasure
The wine cup and the board
Till. at the wit, all roared.
And the high hall resounded
With merrimenS unbounded
The harp-loud as the laughter
Grew hushed as that soon after
V.
The third. in lovers fashion,
And with his soul on fire,
Then sang of loves pure passion
The heart and its desire!
And. as he smote the wire,
The listeners, gathering round him
Caught up the wreath and crowned
him.
The crown-hath faded never
The harp-resounds foreyer
The herald., 1895-10-06
Licensed to Wed

The following marriage Licenses were
issued by the county clerk yesterday:
Richard l.. Andrews, native of Can
ada, aged 26 years and resident of Ger
ritos. and Marie L. Harris, native oi
Texas. aged 20 years and a resident OF
Clearwater.
Frederick Eyraud. aged % years, and
Marie Etchamandy. aged 20 years. both
Angeles.
Gottfried Jenny, native of Switzer-
land, aged SO years, and Jean Etchaman.
dy, native of France. aged "a years,
both residents uf Los Angeles.
The herald., 1895-10-06
Subject to Attacks OF Cholera fiorDus

bottoms) last summer, e. T. Moss, repre-
senting Ludlow w-Saylor Wire Co.. of St.
Louis. suffered from malaria and becam e
subject to attacks of cholera morbus.
In every instance when attacked he was
relieved as if by magic by using Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. He says: "a regard it as the
ne plus ultra of medicines For sale by
Off & Vaughn n, corner Spring and Fourth !;
c. f. Heinzeman, 222 North Main street.
Kregelo & Bresee, FUNERAL directors,
Broadway and Sixth sreet. Tel. 243
The herald., 1895-10-06

bursting of the bonds of endurance by the
Armenians may develop in his enarvat-
ed Orinetal head realization of the rot
tenness of affairs. 1t will unquestion-
ably stimulate the action of the special
commission of the treaty powers now in
vestigating the atrocious treatment of
the men, women and children that were
unfortunate enough to be Armenians.