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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21
A Chanceable Water Mark.

Two Americans who were dining at
tables in front Of cafe in Paris, near
the Seine, noticed high up on the front
wall Of a building q red mark, and
underneath it this inscription: "In-
undation of 1875. High-water mark. ="
"Come! Gomez said one of the Ameri-
cans to the restaurant keeper; you
don't expect us to believe that the
river ever rose as high as that?" 'Oh,
no." said the proprietor. blandly; ut
only came up to here" He made q
sort of scratch with his thumb nail
down near the ground. But, you see,
when the mark was down there the
children rubbed it out 20 continually
that we had to put it up there out OF
their REACH"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21
The Worlds Most Famous People.

Kings Queens Statesmen, Heroes Actors, and distinguished
and all the ranks of life full description given of each
object of interest and brief biographical sketch of the people
whose portraits embelsh this choice volume
This book will be given free for three cash subscribers the
Standard for 81 IS with years subscription All sub
this magnificent volume retailing st. Is cents in addition to the
price of the paper limited number of copies ready for delivery
the office of the STANDARD: Call and see it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21

It is estimated that the new insur-
ance rates for Spokane make an aver
age reduction Of 10 per cent. Since
the property-owners pay annually
about 100000 in insurance pre-
n,iums, the new schedule means Q
yearly saving to them of $50, 600, or 81
for each resident.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21
A MOUSE IN HER HAT.
But She Was Not Frightened So Much
- the Clerk.

But She Was Not Frightened So Much
- the Clerk.
A recent San Francisco dispatch
says: One day this week . lady went to
= Fourth street store to make some
purchases. She engaged young clerk
In conversation concerning various
articles. While talking to her the
clerk CHANGED to look at her hat. It
moved slightly. Then he looked again,
and again the feminine headgear was
perceived to be in motion. The young
man turned pale and his tongue did
clesvc to the roof Of his mouth. Like
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21

Spokane county's assessment this
year will be about $21 ,OOO, 600. Of which
between $l4,OOO,OOO and $l5,O00,0OO
will be assessed to the city of Spokane.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21

OF the majestic and imposing Nature; the beautiful and inspiring
art the grandy scenic eventually historic and kngy descrp
ve including scenes heroic events and famous achieve
which mark human progress and distinguish the nations of the
earth. 1t also contains photographs Of
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21
A RETIRED BUSINESS WOMAN.
A Page From Her History.


The important experiences OF others are
interesting. The following is no exception:
81 had been troubled with heart disease y
years, much of that time very seriously. FOr
five years l was treated by one physician con-
tinuOusly. Twas in business, but obliged &c
retire ON account of my health. A ply
stefan told my friends that could not live a
month. My feet and limbs were badly swol-
len. and was indeed in II serious condition
when "a gentleman directed my attention to
DIR. Miles New Heart Cure, and said that his
sister. who had been afflicted with heart dis
ease, had been cured by the remedy, and was
again a strong healthy woman. Ipurchased
II bottle of the Heart Cure, and in less than
an hour after taking the first dose L could
feel Il decided improvement In the circulation
of my blood. When had taken three doses
could move my ankles something l had not
done for months. and my limbs had been swol-
len 50 long that they seemed almost purified.
Before L had taken one bottle OF the New
Heart Cure the swelling had all gone down,
and was so much better that did my own
work On my recommendation six others are
taking this valuable remedy. Morgan,
500 W. Harrison ST., Chicago Ill.
DIR. Miles New Heart Cure, discovery OF an
eminent specialist in heart disease. Is sold by
all druggists on a positive guarantee, or sent
by the DIR. Miles Medical Co. Elklart, Ind, on
receipt of price. 81 per bottle, six bottles for
S5. express prepaid 1t is positi> ely free from
all Opiates or dangerous drugs
For sale bv all druggists.
n.I. n AZ a
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-06-21

IhOs T. Cakes, Henry c. PAYNE, Henry c. ROus. s.essss
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30
&c. ENrRICIrIEs OF DICKENS.
His Dread of Railway Traveling-Strangs
Mirror Antics.

In some interesting "Recolleotions OF
Charles Dickens" in The Young Man.
his eldest daughter tells how, after the
railway accident which befell the novel
ist in 1866, he often suffered from a
feeling of intense dread whenever he
found himself in any kind of convey
arce:
zone occasion, she says, 81 special
~ recall. While we were on our way
from London to our little country sta
ton Higham, where the carriage vas &c
meet US, my father suddenly clutched
the arms of the railway carriage seat,
while his face grew ashy PALE and great
drops of perspiration stood upon his fore
head. and though he tried to master the
dread it was so strong that he had to
leave the train at the next station. The
accident had left it's impression upon the
memory, and it was destined never to be
etfaced. "
Miss Dickens, when an invalid, was
frequently carried into her fathers
study and lay quietly on the sofa watch
ing the novelist at work. On these &C.
oasions she was sometimes witness of a
curious proceeding in which the novel
ist INDUCED:
Suddenly my father would jump
from his chair and rush to mirror
which hung near, and in which l could
see the reflection of some extraordinary
facial contortions which he was making
He returned rapidly to his desk, wrote
furiously for few minutes, and then
went again to the mirror. The facial
pantomime was resumed, and then, turn
ing toward but evidently not seeing me-,
he began talking rapidly in low tone.
Ceasing this soon, however, he returned
once more to his desk, where he remain
ed silently writing until luncheon
time. "
It was not till long afterward that
Miss Dickens discovered that, with his
natural intensity, her father had thrown
himself into the character that he was
creating, "and that for the time being
he had not only lost sight of his sur
roundings, but had actually become in
action, as in imagination, the personal.
ity of his pen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30

1TsT they excavated a tunnei ana rails
ed an inclined shaft, hoping and ex-.
pecting to strike the ledge where their
Judgment had led them to believe the
pay shoot was.
One day, when they fired a blast
there was rush of water down the IN
cline, and the miners were driven out
After much trouble and expense lar
ger pump was put in and the mine
cleared, and the cause of the sudden
flow was explained. The upraise of the
new company had entered the old tun-
mel of the Sunset company about ~
feet from its face. And there on heap
of rock, leaning against the walls, were
two grinning skeletons The bones OF
the dead contractors who had sat there
grinning at their fate and for 3 years
patiently waiting to be found were re-
moved from the mine and given decent
burial. The mine was again abandoned
and will probably never be again open
ed. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30
Too Smart For the Doctor.

The daughter of well known jockey
was very i'll, having caught a severe
cold. 4 doctor was sent for and was
buttonholed by the mother, who request
ed him to favor her by advising her
daughter not to wear low ankled shoes.
The daughter was sent for, and, after
her tongue had been given the usual out
of door exercise, the man of medicine
said:
"Ah, you are suffering from what we
medical men call low shoe cold, and !
must prohibit you from wearing such
shoes in the future.
The young lady started, and, taking
off one of the offending shoes, exclaim-
ed:
"Sinoe you are so clever, doctor, as to
look at my tongue and tell me what is
amiss with my feet, will you be kind
enough to look at my feet and tell me
whether my fringe is properly adjust
ed?"
He gave up prescribing for smart
girls,-London Tit-Bits.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30
THE JAM TRADE.
Gladstone's Wisdom I'm Advising the Farm
ers to Cultivate Fruit.


A few years ago. when Mr.. Glad
stone, in one of his charming bucollc
orations at Hawarden. recommended the
British farmer to turn his attention to
fruit cultivation and the making OF jam,
his advice was received with good
deal of cheap and ignorant rldlcule. AS
usual, the ex-premier has proved good
deal wiser than his critics, and those
who gave ear to his counsel in this in
stance have had no reason to regret their
confidence. In an interview a famous
provider says:
"The motive that induced me to take
up the jam trade was my knowledge of
the fact that within late years the de-
mand for preserves had been steadily in.
creasing while that for butter has, no
doubt in consequence, shown a tendency
rather to decline than otherwise. Cater
ing as l do for some 800, 900 daily Gus
toners, have naturally good opportu-
nifty of knowing what the public want
in the matter of provisions.
jam has a great future before 1T.
The people are using it more and more
largely every year, and, in my opinion,
they are doing wisely, for what could
be cheaper and at the same time health
Ter than a good jam made from sound
English fruit?
II attribute the superiority OF Eng
lish fruit to the nature of the soil and
to the fact that the fruit ripens more
gradually in our climate than in coun-
tries where there is more continuous and
powerful sunshine. The slower the rip
ening process the better is the favor of
the fruit
"You may not perhaps be aware that
strawberries grown in the northern parts
of Scotland are vastly superior in all re-
spects to those grown in southern Eng
land, without doubt because they take
longer to mature. Australian jams are
being pushed largely in India and else
where and may very probably come
over here before long to compete with
our home produce.
''ln Ireland there is magnificent fu-
ture for the fruit growing industry if
only its opportunities were turned to &C.
count Even now most of the blackber-
ries that come to the English markets
are grown in Ireland. But there are
enormous possibilities there of which no
one has yet taken advantage. Properly
worked, its fruit trade might yet do
much to insure Ireland's commercial
prosperity. Westminster Gazette.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30
A Clever Woman.

The director of Chicago bank tells
about how his wife overdrew her &C.
count at the bank last month. 81 spoke
to her about it one evening"" says he,
"and told her she ought to adjust it at
once. A day or two afterward I asked
Der if she had done what l suggested.
'Oh, yes, she answered. I attended to
that matter the very next morning after
you spoke to me about it. I sent the
bank my check for the amount had
overdrawnP'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30
LintoIn,s Literary Talent.

Lincoln's judgment evinced that sort
of delicacy and soundness of taste that
would honor a great literary critic. He
had formed himself by the difficult and
powerful process of lonely meditation
During his rough and humble life he
had had constantly with him two books
which the western settler always keeps
on one of the shelves Of his hut-the
Bible and Shakespeare. From the Bible
he had absorbed that religious color in
which he was pleased to clothe his
thoughts. With Shakespeare he had
learned to reflect on man and passions.
In certain respects one can question
whether that sort of intellectual culture
be not more penetrating than any other
and if it be not more particularly suited
in the development of gifted mind tc
preserve it's native originality.
These reflections may serve to explain
Mr.. Lincoln talents as an orator. His
incisive speech found its way to the very
depths Of the soul; his short and clear
sentences would captivate the audiences
on which they fell. To him was given
to see nearly all his definitions pass into
daily proverbs. 1t is he who, better than
any one, stamped the character of the
war in these we'll known words, spoken
some years before it broke out: "a
house divided against itself cannot
stand. This government cannot continue
to exist half free and half slave"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30
Boring an Editor.

care there no times, " said man, en-
tering the office of busy editor, when
you can write better than at other
times?"
eyes.
"Ah, I thought sol That men who
write must consult their condition
have no doubt Now, tell me, when can
you write best?"
"When I am alone" the editor re-
piled. London Tit-Bits.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to try
it Free. Call on the advertised Druggists
and get Trial Bottle. Free. Send your
name and address to Fl. E. Bucklen &
Co., Chicago, and get sample box OF
Dr. Kings New Life, Pills Free, as well
as copy of Guide TO Health and House
hold Instructor, Free All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Sale-Davis Drug 90.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30

In Rome, during the days of Nerva,
apples were cents a dozen; cherries
were 1 cent; walnuts, half cent? chest
puts, / cent; cucumbers were sold at 20
for 16 cents; lettuce, at 90 heads for 30
cents. and artichokes at 90 for 60 cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-01-30

Sewing machines from $1,000 up to
$500. A. j, BALDWIN & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
A Herington Mans Adventure.

j. P. Juett, one Of Herington's well
known young men, had narrow
escape from committing homocide
down in southern Kansas last week,
according to the Signal. lie is pay
master for q firm Of contractors and a
blacksmith claimed a shortage Of
$3.50 in his wages. Mr., Juett ageed
to this but upon going to bis secretary
he found he was out Of checks. This
enraged the blacksmith who was in.
toxicated and he made pass at John
with large iron and in seli-defense
Juett accordingly grabbed his re.
yolver and fired. The ball penetrat.
ed the side Of the head just above
the corner Of the eye, passing out
Just above the back Of the ear. The
wound Is a severe one. Juett was
placed under $500 bond and 1t is the
sentiment Of the employees that he
was justified in doing as he did.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Z. Bergstresser, dentist,

~. DeTgslTtSser, ueHllsl, JVV
Rev. Tarbill Is advertised to lee
ture in Dillon Dec. 6.
Marriage license: Robert Eisele
and Louisa Scheufele, Dillon.
Marriage license: Frank l..
Shippy and Annie Ruckhart Of Wood
bine.
1t pays to publish a good paper
it is pure waste Of money and time
printing poor one.
The little Parker boy coughed the
grain Of corn out Of his lungs last
night and feels much better.
Fair sells 8 pounds Of best pork
sausage for % cents. Call and see
him. 177-3t&3c
The Practical Progress club Of
Enterprise will have dance Thanks
giving evening. Several Abileneites
will attend.
The little two-year-old daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Able fell down
stairs and broke bone in her fore
arm. She is getting along nicely
however.
Sheriff Smith took J. c. Haines,
the insane man, to the Topeka asylum
today. The patient was quite vio-
lent today and was handled with
difficulty.
The admission TO the Thanksgiv-
ing football game at Kansas City will
be $1.00, but that won't hinder the
Abilene crowd. Money is no object
in this neck Of the woods.
Allen L. Dodge, at one time one
Of the wealthiest man Of Salina, died
Saturday after an illness Of twelve
hours. He was prominent Mason
and will be buried with high honors
by that order.
The Fort Collins (Colo.) Gazette
Just started by V. P. Wilson and son,
Porter, comes to US with the old
time familiar Gazette face and Is read
able from top to bottom. Fl. Collins
will find it paper to be proud of'
Enterprise Journal' 0. h. This
Ter on Saturday evening shipped to
W. L. Elwood, Elva, ILL.,, two car
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
EAST NEWBERN.

Quarterly meeting was held at Eu-
reka Sunday.
Miss Mary Lands of Abilene was
visiting her friend, Miss Minnie Gal
ligar, last week.
Mrs. Looms and daughter, Of Penn
sylyania, after q visit Of two months
with her brother, $. A. Fulton, de-
parted for home, going by way Of
Iowa for a short visit.
Miss Coake, Of Enterprise, was Wis
iting Miss Myrtle Fulton for few
days.
The lyceum at Pennington was
we'll attended Wednesday evening.
Election Of officers was held. 1t was
decided to meet on Friday evenings
hereafter.
The pleasant home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Paul was at the disposal ol
about thirty guests Tuesday evening
Cards and dancing were features oi
the occasion.
Lyle Davis who has been on the
sick list is able to be out again.
A number Of farmers in this yicin.
ity are thrashing kailir corn and cane,
VIII Davis has rented his fathers
farm.
A number Of farmers are going tc
Marion county this week for corn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
Reflector $O0 Year. the Biggest Best Only Republican Abilene


The Daily News suspended publica
tion Saturday evening after a pre-
carious existence of five months. Civ
ing no telegraphic and very little
local news its demise was recognized
from the first as being merely a
matter Of time. In view OF the elec-
tion in y months Of a Republican
president who will WELD a very large
and active snickersee Postmaster
b. L, Strother is wise to save his
salary instead Of blowing 1t in to keep
alive daily paper which filed no
want and was no credit to him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
xoRRILL's GOOD ADVICE.
Frank VanDoren Il Told q Few Tkingi
on Good Conduct.

Frank Van Dorm Of Abilene, whose
pardon from the penitentiary by
Governor Morrill, to take effect in
February was announced last week,
has written to the governor thanking
him for his clemency. Replying,
Governor Morrill,, in part said; 81
was very much pleased with the ex-
preston Of your intention to lead a
true, honorable manly life. Your ex-
perience has indeed been q bitter one,
but you have it in your power to
make 1t the most valuable lesson Of
your life. There is only one safe
course to pursue-be absolutely hon
est in everything; show to the world
by your conduct that you can be
trusted, and it will soon place con-
fidence in you. 1t does not take long
for an honest, upright, straightfor-
ward man to gain the confidence Of
those-with whom he is associated. 1t
takes far less time to lose it. No one
can make or unmake you but yourself
Whatever you are to be in the coming
years Of your life, and trust that
they may be many, will depend upon
yourself" This is tip top advice and
Frank should profit by it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

loads Of fine thoroughbred young
horses grown on his stock farm east
OF town.
If Ex-senator ingalls, comes to
Abilene he will have the pleasantest
treatment he ever knew in his life.
Hope News Yesterday morning
while Geo. Arms was moving his
threshing machine he had the mis-
fortune to fall under the wheels,
which ran over both legs and his
right hand. Luckily no bones were
broken except the first joint on his
fore finger which had to be amputated.
Best home rendered lard, 3 pounds
for 25 cents at Fairs meat market.
w. J. Winfield, formerly Of Abb
lene, has started a bright paper, the
Leader, at Westport, Mo. He has
not forgotten his Abilenefrie for he
says: "We notice that our old friend,
Oscar L. Moore, Of Abilene, was elected
Judge of the Eighth district. The
people made good choice and 0. L.
will make judge par excellence"
-salina Republican, Pattison Bros.
who recently bought the Emil Arner
stock Of drugs, are here and busily at
work renovating the goods and re-
moving the effects Of fire which oc-
Cured last spring. Wcrkmen are en-
gagged now in polishing the handsome
cherry furniture and cases and when
finished the interior will present as
handsome an appearance as before the
fire. The costly soda fountain, valued
at so, 900 was but little damaged.
Lutheran Era, Atchison; Dr..
Haithcox, pastor of the Lutheran
church at Abilene, showed himself a
master Of ceremonies during the late
meeting Of the synod. The synod
Of Kansas had special treat during
the last meeting at Abilene in the ex-
cellent music furnished by the church
Of Abilene. Mr.. Dewey, in charge Of
the choir, deserved, as be received,
the hearty thanks Of all present. 1t
is seldom indeed that we have heard
such music. The solos were elegant
and every part in its place to perfec-
ton.
/ Choicest porter house steak iOcents
per pound at Fairs meat market
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

A young typewriter had just been
hired by prominent lawyer She had
never done regular work before, and
was somewhat nervous.
The lawyer settled himself back In
bis chair and began debating from
mind n brief. lie had pegged away
about five minutes, when the girl
stopped, with Mortified look on heI
face.
"Whats the matter?" asked the law.
yer.
"Would you mind saying that all
over agsin?" the girl asked, with eyes
full Of tears
"Why9"
81 forgot to put any paper in the ma
chinel'--Syraeuse Post.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28

Highest Of al Leavenmg Powe.-Laet US Govt Report
@!A!:!!!! q! Bs*assE BBs';!Gs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
SHE WASN'T GREEN.

A Conhding Maiden From the Country
who Know u Thing or Two.
She was such pretty girl. Sweet
sevcnteen--just budding into fair wom-
anhood She had been reared among
the blue grass hills Of old Kentucky.
and this was her first visit TO the city.
She was the guest Of the mother Of her
intended husband.
Everything had been done to make
her visit very pleasant one, and the
dear little thing had been moving In a
perfect Elysium Of bliss. Charley
dear Charley-had been her constant
companion, and this, with the wonder
full sights to be seen in greater Clncin-
natl, had caused the maiden's heart
to overflow with Joy, One night
Charley suggested going to the Grand
opera house The simple village maid
Ell had never been TO the tbeater, but
she had heard much Of IL and deter
mined that she would be as blase rs
any Of the audience.
They reached the theater enrly; very
few hud arrived. The lights were low.
They sat and talked awhile. Oh, she
was so happy. Just then the electric
lights were turned on TO their full
power, and she naivcly remarked that
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-11-28
DAIRYMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
Dickinsonians Are in the List as
Usual,

Vou0A'
Special to the Reflector.
NEWTON, Nov. 2S.-The annua
meeting of the State Dairy associa
ton closed last night with the cleo
tion Of officers for the year. They
are as follows:
President, H. NJ. Brandt, Canton.
Secretary and treasurer, J. L.
Hoffman, Newton.
Assistant secretary, }. X. Forney,
Abilene.
The chairman will appoint a vice
president for each Of the congression-
al districts. These officials will be
announced later. The president,
Mr.. Brandt, was formerly secretary
and treasurer and has been one Of the
promoters of the association.
Two Abileneites read excellent
papers. The first paper at the even
ing session was "The Bright Side" by
]. f. Nissley Of Abilene. He took a
very roseate view of the situation Of
the dairy interests in the State and
especially Of the Dairymen's associa-
tion.
j. X. Forney Of Abilene also read IA
paper on "Duties Of the Creamery
Patron in which he outlined policy
that need be Of great benefit both to
the patron and to the creamery