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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

Shading the soil is Of great advan
tage in converting ammonia into nj
trates, a process which has served tc
enrich forest lands while they are Gov
cred with dense growth. The mulch
OF leaves added annually Is a carpet
which prevents influence by the direct
rays Of the sun That soil which
grows forest trees increases in fertility
Is demonstrated by the larger crops
grown upon such virgin soil after
it has been cleared Of its forest growth
On the same principle the mulching
of the soil with a dense crop or with
leaves is beneficial in certain respects
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
THE GRAIN MOTH.

ton concerning its habits and RENE.
dies for Its destruction.
! The presence Of this insect In corn
can be easily detected by n little OBJ
servation. The corn Is light and Is
peppered full Of little round holes
about the size Of pinhead, the inte-
rior Of the kernels having been eaten
out by the young Of the moth. Wheat
when attacked Is followed out in the
same way, so that nothing is left but
an empty shell. The parent Insect is o
small gray moth, resembling clothes
moth, and measures only about half an
inch with Its wings spread.
1t Is represented in the figure at Q
and can easily be recognized by its
satiny luster and by Its much-frlnged
hind wings. The moth lays its eggs
only upon hard grain and they are de-
posted both in the field and in the
granary The eggs hatch In about a
week and the young worms work their
way into the grain (see + In the 6gure),
where they feed about three weeks be-
fore the larvae mature (see AZ. 1t then
transforms into pupa (sce 81, from
which the full-hedged insect energies
4 little later. The creature passes the
winter only In your barns and store
houses. 1t will breed uninterruptedly,
generation after generation, in stored
wheat After harvest the moth flies
out from the granaries to the wheat
fields and lays It's eggs upon grains OF
wheat In the shock. The larv@ are
not destroyed by thrashing and are
carried bach into your granaries again.
1t Is plain from these facts that II the
granaries are kept free from this pest
the shocks will not become infested In
the fields. II the individual farmer,
however, takes the trouble to dislnfect
his granary his wheat shocks will be
infested from moths flying from the
barns OF his neighbors provided he
does not thrash very soon after harvest
or before the eggs hatch and the larv@
penetrate the grain. know there Is
more or less difficulty in getting
thrasher at the proper time and where
the wheat must be left In the fields the
farmer should disinfect his granary
soon after the wheat is put in.
This insect has several Il 'tural cnc'
mics, and have recently bred several
species of very small winged parasites
from it. No doubt these nataral
agents keep It in cheek to 4 ce,'lil cy-
taat, but the most ei.i'mnt reAsly
now known for It's arrest and ilos rlc'
tod r. tho use OF worry llaorr''iole-
g. ceiling lqnil kloAn % h~'l hide
cqrbaa lt4onA't7 IA isy r. sin-
r'a.-irvi. 81 q. lcaA-oa, m W. tern
.lri.l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
DIVERSIFIED FhRSlN1.

1t 10, After an, the Only Sure Way to Sn>'
pess for Farncrs.
Steady farming, with good rotation
Of crops pcrsistently followed, is the
surest way to success for farmers. Alb
rupt changes in order to meet high
prices for some farm product are dan.
gerous practices 1t is within the re-
membrance of every farmer when hay
was so low that 1t hardly paid to raise
1t for market, but since then farmers
have been making more profit off hay
than almost any other crop To suit
The change, q great many dropped hay
from their list Of farm crops and tried
to get along without It, The steady
farmers continued togive grass place
In their crop rotation, turning it un-
der when 1t would not pay to cut and
sell it as hay, and when prices went
up again for hay they were the only
ones who had good crops to sell, Be-
sides enriching their soil with the
grass, they found themselves prepared
to reap a good harvest when prices
came around ngain to their normal con-
dition.
Just now sheep have been at dis
count, and thousands have been selling
them of to raise something else more
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
why Farmers Should Keep Books.

Farmers do not have that knowledge
Of their affairs that they should, as
many Of them keep no books. When
the census is being taken they can give
but very little information In regard
10 the number Of bushels OF grain
grown each year, or the value Of their
live stock; hence much must be derived
from estimates rather than from facts
presented. Every farmer should keep
books and set down all the items OF
receipts and expenses
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
Two More Victims Found.

CALUMET Mich, Sept IL - The
bodies Of Peter Malstrom and Walter
Dahl, the two remaining victims Of the
osceola mine disaster, were found this
morning in the eighteenth lsvol south
Of No. 4 shaft This ends the final
chapter in this mining horror +
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
BANKS OFFER ASSISTANCE.
Some Of Them Propose to Exchange Gold
for Silver CertIflcatea


WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE true
amount Of the gold reserve at the close
Of business yesterday was S95, 34s 642.
Since the recent heavy shipments Of
gold set In the government has re-
ceived number Of offers OF gold in
exchange for notes. This is particu-
larly true OF banks in the northwest,
where small notes are In active de-.
mand in moving the grain crops.
Other banks apparently disin-
terested, have offered gold in ex-
change for silver certificates Several
Of the banks offered gold suspected Of
being little under weight, as it was
stipulated that 1t be received at its
face value. Some OF the other condi-
tons imposed by western banks could
not be accepted, but in all cases where
the government consistently could do
so the offers have been accepted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
Meteor E1plodes Near salIna, Kan.

SALIVA, Kan, Sept IA meteor Of
large size burst short distance north
Of here yesterday afternoon. 1t was
seen by number of people from DIFF
ferent positions, and occurred in broad
daylight 1t was seemingly large
ball Of fire, and burst with a crash,
flying into innumerable atoms Al
though the sun was shining brightly,
1t was very brilliant
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

FORT SCOTT, Kan, Sept 1.-THE
democratic judicial convention for the
Sixth judicial district was held here
yesterday. The convention Endorsed
Senator W. P. billiard, Of this city, as
district Judge, who was nominated for
the same Office by the populists at Gil.
rard last week. Mr.. billiard made q
short speech, in which he declared him
self democrat and free silver man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

LONDON, Sept, 1.-THE Standards
financial article this morning says;
president Cleveland is not likely to
let gold 60 to premium in New York
during his administration II few sales
Of government bonds can prevent 1t,
So when the bond syndicate has load.
ed up we shall have another season Of
Its soothing MIXTURE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

ST. LOUIS, Sept l7.-Judge Thayer,
in the United States circuit court OF
appeals, affirmed the judgment of the
trial court in favor Of Nancy X. Flori'
do, against the Etna Life Insurance
Co., on two policies on her husbands
life, aggregating $4,000. Alonzo K.
Florida took poison on April 81, 1898,
and the Etna company refused to pay
the policies on the ground that Flori-
da contemplated suicide at the time he
took out the insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
Bad News to Builders,

CHICAGO, Sept l7.-Arrangements
for combine Of all the window glass
manufacturers in the western district
were perfected yesterday and the price
Of window glass was boosted 81 or Q
per cert. Hereafter the entire product
of the seventy glass concerns In the
district, whose capacity Is 100000 10
100000 boxes year-sl0, OOO 900 to
sls,OOO,OOO Worthwhile pass through
the hands Of but two sales agents, one
at Pittsburgh and another In Indiana.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

SAN Francisco. Sept. 1.-THE PEG.
pie Of the United States began the sec.
ond attack upon the Stanford estate
yesterday in suit involving sl5,ooo,-
900. When the case was heard in the
United States district court the de-
murrer interposed by the defense was
sustained, SO the case never actually
came TO trial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept l1-s. Il.
Neal, wanted here for the murder Of
James W. Taylor last June, surren-
dered himself to the sheriff. lie was
arrested Immediately after the crime,
but fed while searching for bondsmen,
He had been In hiding at Hamburg, Ia.
lie will plead self-defense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

Topeka, Kan, Sept 1.-THE state
reform school here, with 200 boy in
mates has been placed under quaran-
tine restrictions by DR.. L. A. Rider,
the attending physician, on account Of
. ease Of diphtheria. The patient is
Arthur Workman, of Cloud county,
who has the disease in malignant
form.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
A WOMAN HANGED.
Minnie Dean Suffers Death In New Zealand
for MurdsrIng infants.


VANCOUVER, B. G., Sept l7.-Accord.
Ing to steamship advices, Minnie Dean,
who was condemned to death for the
murder OF infants intrusted to her
care, was hanged in IvercarRill, Auck.
land, N. 2. She protested her In,
nocence up to the last Clsmen.
cy was asked on account Of her sex,
but the proof against her WA
SO overwhelming that no mercy
was shown. On the scaifold the WON.
an was hysterical and had To b almost
carried to the drop. Just before tho
black cap was put on her head, she
became more resigned, but piteously
exclaimed; "Oh, God; let me not suf.
fer" The drop fell and death was In.
stsntaneoua
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

Topeka, Kan, Sept i7.---Gov. Nor
rill has lost 207 fine hogs at his farm
In Brown county from the cholera.
The disease has been steadily depict
Ing the drove for some two months
now and every effort to stop 1t has
failed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
QUINlANS WANT DAMAGES.
They Sue Chicago Police for $4,000 for
Holding Them ON Suspicion,

Holding Them on Suspicion.
CHICAGO, Sept lz-An echo Of the
recent investigation by the police in
this city for evidence against II. H,
Holmes was heard yesterday, when
papers in two suits, each for SEQ, 1000
damages, were fled against Chief Of
Police Badenach and Inspector Fitz-
patrick. The complainants are Pat
rick Quinlan and his wife, who for
nearly month were held by the po-
lice on suspicion Of having guilty
knowledge Of the manner in which
some Of the alleged victims Of Holmes
hisanneared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
SHERIF'F'S

The $4,000 Stock Of Clothing formerly
owned by M. Rothschild has been bought in
by the mortgage, Thos. Kirby, at 80 1-3 per-
cent. Of cost price and must be sold out inside
of 90 days
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

Terrible hot day Mr. ladder
pulled us he met the minister
The minister allowed this to be So
zone things lucky, though" Mr.,
ladder hopefully continued, hopping
off his brow, "this hot weather can't
last always"
The minister shook his head doubt
fully.
81 haven't seen you at church for
long time, - he said, with grave concern,
m Y. Recorder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

The New York Mercantile Co., Of
Marshall, No, has failed with assets Of
$751; Liabilities unknown
A puil fight at San Bernardino, Cal.
Monday was witnessed by 5000 spects
tors,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
FRAME HAY STACKER.

II Made Properly, It II Said to Be vsry
Handy Device.
Tho frame for stacking hay, shown
below, consists Of two sills, 2xe inches,
~ feet long and placed 10 feet apart.
Upon these stills rest three frames made
Of 2x4 timbers 20 feet long for the up
rights and Joined at the top by means
Of 2x6-inch boards 8 feet long and
braced at each Of the upper corners
with 9x4-inch scantling. From the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

At Usage City, Kan, mob attempts
ID to lynch tough character named
Lew Thomas, under arrest for assault
Ing i2.year.old imbecile girl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
Look AT THESE PRICES:

Pantaloons worth 1.50, now 75c.
Pantaloons worth 300 and 400, now 1.65.
Pantaloons worth 400 and 500 now 200.
10 pair of Socks fer 25c.
All wool Underwear Csc piece.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

YOU'RE BOUND TO WEAR OUR PANTS if you ever
take trip of investigation through the store There are
bargains there beyond the power of mortal man to resist
annd we're not doing business with any other kind
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

The A. M. L. conference of Indiana
passed resolutions demanding the re-
lease OF cx-Consul John l. Waller from
French prison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19
THERE ARE NO RESERVATIONS!

Everything must be sold regardless price, and this
your golden opportunity to Clothing for summer and
winter far Below Cost
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

No other house ever had the nerve and enterprise to
pocket the loss that every pair Of pants that
sell But we're doing it, We're spreading bargains broad
cast with lavish hand
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

We cannot give prices all STOCK but quote these
only as pointers All goods are just as low priced Our
stock includes Clothing for Men, Boys and fhdren, Hats,
Caps and Gents furnishings Trunks, Vases and I'm
brelas, and 200 Mems Buys and Childrens Overcoats
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-09-19

Think Of Pants worth $500,
Think Of Pants worth LOO,
Think Of Pants worth IS. 90,
Think Of Pants worth $3.50,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
IMMIGRANTS COMING.
Capt. Sid Jones Continues to Direct the North westerners to the Land of Sunshine,
 Peace, Plenty and Happiness.

- Four northwesterners were in the city yesterday in consultation with Capt. P. Sid Jones with reference to the colony that recently located in Chiffon county. The gentlemen were Messrs. John P. Johnson and S. P. Sebom of Minneapolis, Minn.; A. L. Mamben of North Dakota and T. T. Thorson, president of the Con cordia Colonization and Improvement society.
 Mr. Thorson has been at Thorsby, the new town established by the colonlstS' for some time making arrangements for the coming of the people who Will locate there this winter. s=.4.
 MT. Mamben came down last week with the other gentlemen merely to see the country, and so well pleased was ne Tt that he will not return to Dakota at all, but has written his banker there to uls- pose of all his property and convert It ln- to cash for him. He stated to state Herald reporter that he was very agree ably surprised at what he had seen III Alabama, and that he was psIlectly ee'' isfied to remain here.-
 MT Johnson is a brick mason oy tfaue, but will likely engage, in farming at Thorsby, where he has purchased a ten- acre tract of land which he wlii m prove and cultivate. .,.- company, and he and Mir Johnson Will leave for Minneapolis this morning III the interest of the company.
 A State Herald reporter was lntofHleo by MT. Johnson and the other gehtieIien that hundreds of families in Minnesota would come to Alabama this winter to locate.
 The town of Thorsby is soon to have bank and newspaper, and other lnstltu tions that go to make town.
 Ina Wagon From Colorado.
 A ,artv consisting of J. J. Darling and. wife and brother-in-law arrived Tn BIT mingham yesterday morning and spent a portion of the day in the city. Ihey are on their way to Abbeville. Ga, where a colony was recently located They came all the way from Colorado Tn a wagon, and will 20 on to Abbeville in the same vehicle,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
LUNCH AT ALL HOURS.
 Methodist Bazaar, 4th ave- nue and goth street.
2 Fresh bread and candy made
 daily at c. ". Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. fe5 F2b
WITH THE COURTS.
Judge Bruce Holds Especial Sesson-lmpor- tant Cases Disposed of-Doings in
 the Various Courts. s-.

Judge Bruce held a special session of the United States court yesterday.
 In the case of William P. Clyde vs. the Richmond and Danville Railway com pany an order was entered confirming the reports of Special Master Charles Turner, and ordering certain claims paid. In the case of Margaret Furth, admin istratriX vs. John T. Miner and H. M. Caldwell the death of H. M. Caldwell was suggested, and permission was granted to revive the suit against his ex- ecutors.
 The court now has the case of Basil B. Gordon vs. William J. Smith ct al under consideration. Exceptions have been presented to the report of Special Master Benners, and a petition is on file asking receivers compensation for H. L. Under wood.
 City Court.
 c. c. Birsm vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railway company is on trial.
 A damage suit has been filed by George F. Hamrick against the Birmingham Railway and Electric company.
 Real Estate Transfers.
 Dennis George and wife to J. w. Ab- ernathy, northeast quarter of northwest quarter and southwest quarter of north east quarter, section +, township 20, range west; $200.
 Alex Dallas to Union Trust company of Philadelphia, quit claim to lots 16, F, IS, block 10S; $50.
 Pardee Ward to J. M. Mclaughlin, lot IS, M. B. Swanson's survey of Elyton; $15.
 E. D. Ratcliff and wife to J. w. Aber- nathy, southwest quarter of southwest quarter, section F, township 20, range west; $500.
 Whey Mason and Mary and Mack Holmes to T. K. Fierce, south half of southeast quarter. section 10, township IT, range west; $2000. range west; $2000
 Jefferson Building and Improvement company to Bernard J. Palmer, lot 4, block 9, West End; $612. .f F E. B. Erwin and wife to R.. R. Erwin, lot A. division 4, section 33, township 16, range west; s250.
 M B. Parsons and wife to w. w. By r mum, executor east half of northwest quarter, section 6, township 15, range 1 west; $500.
 Inferior Criminal Court.
 John Madison, trespass: i$5 and costs. R. G. Gaulding, disorderly conduct; Sb.
 H. C. Fors, disorderly conduct; s5.
 Will Perkins, minor visiting saloon; $5. -.i
 George Norvell. dlsorderly conduct; $b
 U. F. Rummel, disorderly conduct; S5 E. B. Simmons, disorderly conduct; $5. Willie Smith, disorderly conduct; $5. E Owen Rawls and Annie RaWls, disor- 3derly conduct; $5 each.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
THE COCK MAIN.

The Sporting Fraternity Now in the Swim.
 Fine Birds.
 The cock main which is now in prog ress near the city excites considerabl ble interest among the sporting fraternity. Ten fights were made yesterday Today. it is said, though, will be the feature of the tournament. Local and visiting heel CTS will put on a fine strain of birds. The bets are considerable, and it is believed that most of the money will stay in Bir- mingham.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
THE BYARS TRIAL,
Preliminary Hearing Comes Up This Afternoon Before Justice Martin-A Number ot
 Witnesses Summoned.

Officer J. N. Byars, who killed the ne gro girl Monday morning, will be given a preliminary hearing before Justice Martin this afternoon. A number of wit nesses will be examined and thorough of the affair will be entered into. Byars has retained Attorney B. M. AAllen to defend his case.
 The remains of the girl will be buried near Columbus, Ga, where she was raised, if her mother and brother succeed in soliciting enough money for the pur- pose from their white sympathizers.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Woodlawn Cemetery Company Is hereby called to meet at the office of said company, No. 112 Nineteenth street, Birmingham, Ala, on Saturday. the 11th day of January. 1S96 at 10 o'clock a. m., for the purpose. of electing directors for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may law fully come before said meeting.
 This, December 10 1895.
 c. H. REED, President 12-11-wed-4t
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Don't Take Our Word for It. Ask Your NeighbOrS About It
 Come to See About It.

Thousands of customers "stebbea into our Shoes" AaSt q0eek, and aye StiH Stebbtng. Thousands m0re zvzX 6e shod Mis 7Veek.
 HURRY UP! HURRY UP! H y0N 70ant c chance Gt th7S znamense hne 0f Sample Shoes. We retalI Kem at eractl1 Me aOA0leSah brlce, as Aong os Hey LaSt.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
EARLY ELECTRIC CARS.
LATE CARS.

Will be held at any point on electric line until o'clock a. m. for s extra Parties having receptions or any entertainment can secure these cars for their guests by notifying Birmingham Railway and Electric company, 303 North goth street.
 12-13-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
FATAL BLAST EXPLOSION.
A Delayed Shot Causes the Death of Walker
 County Miner.

County Miner
 A serious accident at Chickasaw, Wal ker county, in the Galloway company's coal mine was reported yesterday to State Mine Inspector James D. Hillhouse, involving the death of one man and the injury of another.
 On Saturday afternoon Miner Pat Montgomery and his son William went to investigate delayed shot," or blast, when the charge exploded as the men reached the spot The elder Montgomery was fatally hurt and has since died, while the son, youth of about IT, was badly but not seriously injured. The deceased was about 3S years of age and left family. He had been a miner in the state for about nine years.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
For Whom?

Hurried, busy, nervous women are the ones for whom Paine's Celery Compound was especially prepared. These men and women with nerves all gone and feebly nourished need just the invigorating, strength giving effect of Paine's Celery Compound. Use it now and keep we'll
 NABERS, MORROW & SINNIGE.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18

Diseases of the blood are permanently cured by Hoods Sarsaparlla, the one true blood purifier.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
ClQmblGG Bros.
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Forecast for AL abama: Fair; southerly winds; warmer.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
Oyster cocktails at the Met. ropolitan bar. I1-12-tf
 CARNIVAL OF AMERICAN INDUSTRIES.
Benefit Church of the Advent, Managed by Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy of IlIinois-0' 'Bren's Opera House December 20, 1895, and Matinee Saturday Afternoon.

One of the finest spectacular perform ances ever presented before a Birming- ham audience All the leading business firms of the city will be represented by young ladies in beautiful costumes. Some will be artistic, while others will be comic .l.-- .....
 Two hundred children in tableaux, rep resenting young Amerifans with Goddess of Liberty and Night Half circle drill by sixteen misses dressed in costume.
 'Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" by local military company, as produced at Chicago during the Worlds fair. This alone will be worth the price of admis- sion asked. Come, leave your cares at home and enjoy yourself, thereby help ing good cause.
 Seats on sale December 19 and 20 at box office. Prices 30 and 75 cents for res served seats; children, 25 cents. 65
 12-13-15- 17-1S-20 ----.-