davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-04-25

Proverbs are responsible for n great
deal Of folly, but. in the opinion Of an
English Journal, few have done more
mischief than those which inculcate
early rising as a virtue. When the
foolish Interpretation of provcrb
about health and wealth to be gotten
from early rising is combined with the
Still more foolish adage which says of
sleep: "Six hours for man, seven
for a woman and eight for IL fool" q
Wei us sys TEN is evolved capable of
working great mischief to young peo-
pie Of both sexes There is tendency
greatly encouraged in towns by the
spread of cycling. to curtail unduly the
hours of sleep. Parties of young men
and lads are to he met, carccning
about the streets at midnight. They
would be far better in bed, rs their
duties in most cases ncccssitates their
rising mt an hour which will give them
but six, or at the outside, seven hours
rest. These young men are. no doubt,
encouraged by the silly udages quoted
above. When the great majority lived
in villages and were engaged in the
cultivation OF the soil, early rising
may be conducive to health and
wealth, If not to wisdom, but even our
early forefathers probably did no more
than make virtue of necessity. 1t
is said to be natural-that Is physiolog-
ical-to rise early and enjoy the beau
ties of the sunrise; If we ask why, we
are treated to various transcendental
theories about the vivifying influence
of the sun, ana we are told to take OK
ample by the birds Of the air, and the
beasts of the field or so many Of them
as are not nocturnal i'll their habits.
But. as n matter of fact, says the au-
thority already quoted, physiology, so
far as it has anything to say on the
subject at all, is all against the early
rising theory. Physiological expert
mcrt appears to show that man does
not work best and fastest in the early
morning hours. but, on the contrary.
ABOUT midday. The desire to rise
early, except in those trained from
youth to outdoor pursuits, is COM
monty a sign not Of strength of char
acter and yigor of body, but OF adj
vancing age. The very old often sleep
much. but they do not sleep long. "A
long, deep sleep. the sleep of youth, re-
ouircs for its production thoroughly
elastic vascular system. The stiiien-
ing vessels of age are not so COM
plctcly nor so easily controlled by the
vaso-motor nerves. Hence, shorter
sleeps. Thus patcrfamilias, who goes
to bed at Il p. m, wants to get up at
5 or 6 a. m.. and looks upon ms
healthy son, who prefers to lie until =.
as sluggard. This is altogether
wrong. The town dwcller Of these last
decades ;of the nineteenth century
suffers more or less from nervous ia
tigue. and young people especially,
who take active exercise, should DC
encouraged to sleep, rather than DIS
suaded from it. Nature can generally
be left to regulate these matters, and
healthy young person Will usually
awake as soon as the proper amount
of sleep has been taken.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-04-25
Good Butter VS.. Poor Butter.

Recently in a country store there was
seen large lot of butter brought in by
country people, for which they received
goods in payment. The butter was put
up in every conceivable form. Some
was made up in rolls, some was in the
form of prints" some packages were
wrapped up in cloth and some in news
papers. The latter is a bad practice,
and should never be permitted. Such
paper not only gives the butter bad
appearance, but imparts to it "a very
strong unpleasant taste. The writer
was informed that this butter brought
no more than cents pound. This is
the kind of butter that anybody"
makes, and at such price it will not
pay to grease the aXles to carry it to
market. The market is overstocked
with it and there is comparatively no
call for it, because it is scarcely better
than grease.
Any body can make butter. Take
some cream and jolt it and the butter
will come, but this is not all. To make
a prime article that will command a
good price on the market requires skill
and intelligence.
There is in this neighborhooda dairy
man who does his best to make butter
after the most approved methods.
Care and intelligence are exercised to
see that the cream is properly ripcned
and churned and the butter rightly
worked and packed The butter is
put up in 40 pound tubs and goes to a
commission house in Chicago. The re-
turns for the latest shipment was lie
per pound, the highest market price
for dairy butter. After dcducting
transportation charges and commission,
the net proceeds will be more than
twice per pound what the people
got at the country store for their but
ter. 1t costs no more to make pound
of good butter than it does poor stuff.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-04-25
Small Fruits,

Over bushel and half of luscious
and large pluns were picked last year
from five trees set by the writer in the
back of his home lot in Huron some six
years ago and many school boy of the
Illinois st. School Building" enjoyed
a feastthcrefrom besides. These trees
have borne every year for five years
past-some seasons requiring props
they were so heavily loaded with fruit.
Dry or wet the crop came round as sure
as the summer sun. Forest Garden was
the variety. An equally good record
was made annually by the Gays Pro-
life" currants and they paid for them
selves half a dozen times over every
year. Other varieties of currants and
plums and other kinds of fruits do Just
as well right here in dry Dakota.
The work of planting and attention
amounted to little, us the editor of the
farm paper had about as much leisure
time as the average farmer and no more
and practically his knowledge of the
subject was quite limited. But they
grew and bore fruit and brought cheer
and we doubt not contributed to save
doctors bills; and the home was so
much more attractive and valuable be-
cause of their presence. 1t rented
much more quickly when we left it and
it will sell better when property COM
mences to move again here. This is
our experience backed up bys facts.
Here is food for thought-yes, and food,
the best kind of food, for the whole
family if the thought bears fruit as
plum trees and currant bushes will here
in the Dakotas.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-04-25
Protecting electrical workmen.
Although it has been clearly demon

Although It has been clearly demon
strated that electrocution kills man,
an electrical journal urges the impor-
lance of having prompt resource to ar
tihcial respiration in cases where
workmen or others have accidentally
erly appointed central stations instruc-
ton cards detailing the method to be
followed are hung up in conspicuous
place. and the treatment must he perse-
vered in. If necessary. for not less than
two hours. 1t is suggested that not
sufficient attention has been paid to
the prevention of such accidents.
More protection might be given to
workmen by the adoption of q few
precautions so far neglected. An OBJ
vious method is to insulate them from
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-04-25
the earthcr, and then finish with celery
hoes. which are made with six inch pol

the earther, and then finish with celery
hoes. which are made with six inch pol
| ishcd steel about 16 inches long.
intended to give our system of dig
ging, washing and packing celery for
| shipment. but as it is going to make too
long an article, ! will reserve this for
another time, and will only add that in
our estimation, there are four very cs-
scntial points in celery growing, viz:
good seed, good plants, we'll prepared
ground, and careful and intelligent cul-
turc.
We can supply the best strains of
seed we can procure, and can also sup
ply plants to parties who do not care
to grow them; and when only few
hundred IRE wanted this is the best
way. AS the success of the crop de-
ponds largely upon the plants used, it
having the proper facilities for growing
them.
Hog receipts exceeded the predictions
of the most sanguine bears on provi-
sions by increasing 100000 over 1898.
That prices have been maintained so
well is due to the enormous export de-
mand, which continued throughout the
entire year, taking all of our surplus,
leaving the lightest stock of provisions
we have ever seen at the commence
ment of o winter packing season. Any
tampering with this staple by foreign
countries should be viewed with con-
4 III al.
any blow at our livestock industry re-
or throughout the entire country. The
quality of the hog receipts in 1894 was
poorer than the previous year, the
average weight showing falling off
of several pounds. This is due to the
large number of pigs marketed since
the LIST of August on account of the
lack of feed. This lack of feed was
also the cause of Il large number of
light pigs being bought in Kansas,
Nebraska and Iowa for shipment into
farther eastern states where there was
feed. Owing to change in climate or
change of food fully 90 per cent of these
pigs had to be reshippcd to market to
escape total loss on account of death.
This free marketing of pigs will take
just that many from the receipts of fat
hogs next summer, when they will be
badly wanted.
During 1894 prices of hogs were uni
formly satisfactory, and during last
September they reached $685.. a higher
price than anybody looked for. The
low prices of the year were during
Dcce mbcr, when the same grade of
hogs could be bought at $3.50 Had
the packers imagined that the receipts
for November and December would
have been as heavy. we have no doubt
that they would have forced prices to
81 basis. Heavy hogs are already
coming in few numbers. and we look
for a wider margin right away between
choice heavy and medium and light
weight hogs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-04-25
SCIENTIFIC MATTERS.
INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT
THE USEFUL ARTS.

The Fnllncy of Early Ri.ins-rro-
tccting Electrical Workmanship
certain Age of the Enrth-Dunl
Action of the Mind-Scicnti1c
NOtes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
Hon. E. G. Little Will Speak.

The State University will have en-
tensive and interesting services al
the library hall, Lawrence, Oct. 25
in memory Of the late S. O. Thacher,
Prof. Robinson and Gov. Robinson,
three famous Kansans who have re-
Gently passed away. Hon. Edward G.
Little OF this city has been invited to
make the address for the students ol
the University in commemoration Of
Prof. Robinson, q distinguished honor
Mr.. Little ranks among the schools
most esteemed graduates and will do
himself ard subject credit. The
memorial meeting will be attended
by the faculty, students, regents and
hundreds Of citizens prominent In
the State,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
Hospitable Entertainers.

The cozy home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Lifts last evening was at th,
disposal Of about 80 guests who will
long have pleasant remembrances Of
the event and Of the generous hospi'
tality extended Misses Eta McMas.
ter and Matte Lifts we're the honor.
ary guests, Six tables Of whist oc.
cuplod the first part Of tho evening
and when scores were figured up ii
was found that John Lott led with ~
points and three others tied for tht
BOBBY, each being n behind. They
are, Miss Frances Downey, W. A.
Matteson and Il. 7. Wilson-while
about half the Others came out IS be.
hind. Then came elaborate refresh.
ments to which appreciated attention
was given, after which dancing and
music whiled away Tho time. In ad-
ditiQp to Tho above named, the guests
present were; Misses Eva Gleissner,
Geauque, Olive Mutt, May Atkinson.
Jette, Eamcs, Hallam, Elcholta and
Lois Mutt Messys. McElhaney, Mutt,
Eicholts, Alexander, streicher, vii.
cox, Johntz, Sutter, Humbargar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
NEW DISTRICT NOW.
Judicial Apportionment Takes Effect
From this Date.

The new judicial apportionmen
as enacted by the Legislature las
winter takes effect after today, Oct
ID, and henceforth the new rules o
court holding will obtain. The pro
visions for terms Of court are as fol
lows;
Geary-First Tuesdays in January
and June,
pickiason-First Tuesdays In Feb
ruary, May and October.
Morris-Second Tuesday in March
third Tuesdays in May and November
Marion-First Tuesdays in Apri
and September; second Tuesday in
December,
There has been some discussion al
to whether the term now being helc
could continue after Qct. ls as a new
law Is in effect but being an adjourn
ed session nothing probably can in
teriere with properly going on with
courts work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
DIPHTHERIA MILD.
No Need Of a Scare Just Take
Pr0per Caution.

There has been much talk Of diph.
liberia today owing to the ill-advised
excitement Of nervous individuals.
The situation Is not one to be alarmed
over. There are seven cases reported
in the city two in the family Of W,
B. Parks; two in the family Of d. Il.
Conner; three in the family Of Dave
Allison. All are quarantined and
the physicians report all as doing
well and likely to recover soon. Two
other children in Mr.. Allison's family
have had severe sore throat and 1t Ia
thought diphtheria since Oct, !, but
are recovering and have had no ply
gioian. There have been two deaths
in the past week but II Is considered
that in each case the disease was
neglected too long before calling a
physipiaa-
Supt. Gray is using every precau-
ton in the schools, sending homo
each suspicious caso Of sore throat
and demanding investigation. There
will be no neglect along that line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
From Mondays Daily,

From Mondays Daily
The United Brethren ministers hat
an interesting church service yester
day, Bishop Wright preaching at tn.
church.
Among the closing acts Of the con.
ference Saturday evening was the an
nouncement Of appointments.
The following appointments were
made:
East district-A. L. Hope presiding
elder; Oskaloosa, B. F. Stalling; Le-
compton, l.. Il. Hart; Lawrence, J..
W. Stewart; Spring Hill, NJ. B. Lake;
Robinson, H. NJ. Branham; Sabetha,
Z. Atkinson; Axtell. W. A. Perkins;
Marshall, F. W. Bertzinger
West district-W. H. Willoughby
presiding elder; Fancy Creek, H. A.
Smith; Clifton, W. NJ. Scott; Mill
Creek, J. W. Dessenberger; Milton
vale, H. +. Smith; Abilene, j. G..
Hope; Banner City, I. P. Stewart;
Chapman, A. Ritchie; Hope, J. Des-
senberger; Usage and Franklin, sup
piled.
The conference will meet next year
at Belleview.
Rev. H. D. Tatman, for some time
pastor Of the Abilene church but re-
Gently at Leavenworth, disagreed
with the conference authorities and
withdrew from the ministry Of the
church. During the meeting last
week he was ordered to appear before
a committee Of investigation but re-
fused to do so and the bishop would
give him no charge. The disagree
ment was concerning some claimed
infraction Of church rules.
Rev. W. NJ. Scott, formerly
blacksmith here, was one Of the at
tendants and preached last night in
the Reformed church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
Farewell, Vain World.

K. Geza Dome has taken another
tumble to himself and worked a col.
umn interview in the Topeka Jour
nal. The close is this
He rises and says I'm writing
my memoirs. When they are pub
llshed you shall have the first copy,
And now | bid you and all my friends
in America, for whom | have most
pleasant remembrahees, a reluctant
farewell
II thank you very much. | am on
my way to Tyrnau, where will ar
rive the latter part Of this month.
81 am not now X. Geza Dome, but
Fr Louis pomenico, s. J.n
Then he walked away down the
street towards bis hotel.
He says there are 400 better schol-
ars In Kansas than Chancellor Snow,
OF course it is easy to see that Dome
considers himself 3ss Of them, but
who is the otherP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
REV. DECHANT GOES EAST.
A Popular Abilene Pastor Receives
q Higher Call.

1t was with regret that the congre
cation Of the Grace Reformed churcl
Sunday received and accepted tn,
resignation Of its talented and popu.
lar pastor, Rev. A. s. Dechant, A. NJ.
who has been in charge Of the church
for the past five years. His resigna.
tion takes effect December lst at
which time he will 90 east to accept
a call to a higher appointment. He
is considering the pastorates at
Waynesboro, Pa, and new church
in Baltimore.-his decision will be
reached this week.
Rev. Mr.. Dechant's ministry here
has been exceptionally successful. He
came here to find a church $2, 700
in debt; he leaves with 81, 900 Of that
debt paid, every beneyolence paid up
and the church building newly rc-
paired and the work paid for. No
Reformed church west Of the
Mississippi has made a better COM
parative record than the Abilene
charge under Mr. Dechant's care,
The Enterprise church Of which he
has also had charge has, too, made
good progress.
Mr.. Dechant and his accomplished
wife have made hosts Of friends In
the city and county. They will be
missed not not only from the relig-
ious but the literary and social
circles Of the city. While regretting
exceedingly to see them leave we
rejoice at the promotion that has
come to the earnest and talented
young pastor and predict that he
will yet stand in the front rank Of
ministers OF his denomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
Interesting Services.
Special 10 the Reflector.

Special 10 the Reflector.
NAyARRE, Oct. l5.--Sunday, Oct.
l3, marked a time Of pleasant MEM
orics to the people in the vicinity Of
Navarro. The annual loveieast Of the
Dunkards was held at this place Oct.
Y and IS. Representatives from
different parts Of the county and
even other states were present to
participate in communion and Lords
Supper on the evening Of the 18th.
An interesting children's meeting
was held on Sunday morning, after
which the congregation was address
ed by Reys. Foyer, Of Herington,
Hantz, Of Abilene, and Brown, Of
Navarro; text, John 14:6.
The church was filled to overflow
ing Fraternal feelings seemed to
be the prominent feature OF the day.
An appropriate closing address was
by Elder 1rostle
An announcement for a similar
meeting was made by Elder Jesse
Engle OF the River Brethren, to be
held in the Belle Springs church Oct.
26 and 27 preceded by protracted
meetings beginning Oct. 20. All
who are interested in subject "The
Lords Supper" should not fail to be
present on the eve Of Tuesday, the
goth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
TRIED KIDNAPPING.
Two Strangers After a Bright Abb.
lene Girl,

No end Of sensations appears in Alb
llene in these latter days. The lates,
isa kidnapping case which lacket
only a trille Of becoming serious. 1
concerns west side girl who is al
adopted child and who attends the
central school. Two strangers
campcd southwest Of town near the
Santa Fe bridge on Tuesday and can.
vassed the streets and alleys thor.
oughly under pretensc Of begging.
On Thursday afternoon one Of them
went to the school, called out the girl
and told her a friend in the country
wanted her to come out for u visit
and added that her mother had sent
permission for her to 60 after recess.
The child was unsuspicious but made
q quick run home at recess to get her
cloak. Her mother was astonishet
and thought the man crazy.
Yesterday morning he appeared at
the schoolhousc with spring wagon
and asked some Of the pupils which
was the girl, A playmate carried
the warning to her and she was kept
safe The matter was reported to
the marshal and a search was made
last evening with the result Of finding
the mems camp, with large amount
Of store paper, showing that the men
had money. One claimed to be .
member Of the 0. r. I. and stayed
around the telegraph offices until he
got suspicious and skipped. 1t is
reported that the other was In town
as late as last night. II he wants to
escape owning a hemp necktie he
would do well to appear no more,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
GARFIELD.

Andy sherick, ir., and wife rejoice
over a new son, and Mr., and Mrs.
John Dunn oyer q daughter,
Mrs. Sorber Of Solomon was in this
part Of the county last week.
Katie Latin is on the sick list.
Miss King visited her sigsaF Jessles
:caool Friday.
Miss Matte Coggeshall spent Sat-
urday with Lizzie Deardoff.
A number Of you4g men irom this
neighborhood have found corn husk-
ing to keep them busy.
Jane Rollins spent Sunday at home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
sso5 IN TWO WEEKS.
The National Fence Machine Popu
lar al Ever.

1t is a pleasure to know Of Abi
lene mems success and we are glat
to learn that the National Fence Ma
chine Co., under its successful mana
ger, Charles Kubach, Is still pllinI
up riches. The first two weeks bust
ness reported since his return tt
Missouri shows sales OF 1905 in /.
days work which is something to
make man wish he owned stock in
the National. Tho fence machine Ii
recognized as one Of the most valu-
able and helpful tools on the farm
and Is worth more than its price to
any progressive farmer. The
National has a great future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
CHAPMAN.

FraBk Haihett - quite sick with
typhoid fever.
Tom scanlon is improving.
Rev. and Mrs. Hoyes have returned
from their yIsil uear Topeka.
The Madame Fry Concert company
will give concert in Assembly hal
next Thursday evening. Tho iroap,
comes highly recommended The
admission fec Is 20 cents.
Calisthenics and speaking on the
stage" began last Tuesday morning
at the high school. The lecture
course will begin in about two weeks
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
BRgqaRgN's WORK ENDED.
KANSAS CONFERENCE SESSIONS
ARE OVER.
A Successful Gathering With Much
Accomplished for the Cause :
Bishop Wright and His Earnest
Addresses Thanks to Abilene
Hosts.
[Trom Thursdays Daily.l


The second day Of the Kansas con
ference Of the United Brethren shove,
a larger attendance and increased in
terest. The church was more thai
half filled with delegates and visitors
The session opened with a hal
hours devotional service conducted
by Bishop Wright.
Chairman Bell then conducted Of
fairs and the business Of the confer
ence was resumed.
The following ministers work was
reported upon and their character
passed for the year,
G. NJ. Scott, Clifton, Kas.
B. +. Stallings, Lecompton, Kas.
H. E. Smith, Miltonvale, Kas.
A. L. Hope, Highland, Kas.
F. W. Bertschinger, May Day, Kas,
J. G. Hope, Abilene, Kas.
The afternoon work consisted Of
reports Of standing committees.
Rev. A. L. Hope preached last
evening in the church and there will
be services again tonight. All in.
vited
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
Herington Dogs In II.

HERINGToN, Oct. Ito. NJ. Will
hite Of Emporia and Billy Heintz Of
Cottonwood Falls have about COM
pleted arrangements for a coursing
meet to be held near Cottonwood
Falls, Nov. ~. Jack rabbits are
quite plentiful in that locality and
the meet will furnish sport for those
whose dogs are not fast enough to
win their biscuits at the Go0dland
meeting. Dogs from Herington,
Council Grove, Hartford, Emporia
and Cottonwood Falls will be slipped.
An effort will be made to have II. c.
Lowe, the veteran courser Of
Lawrence, oiliciate as Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-17
9. l. s, G. Organized.

The first regular meeting Of thu
Abilene G. l.. s. G, VIII be held witt
Mrs. j. G. Gray Tomorrow afternoon
at 2:S0 Miss Davidson is president,
Mrs. G. P. Snyder, secretary; Mrs $.
Steelsmith, treasurer. The program
Of the meeting is;
Roll call by quotations from Longfcllow and
Holmes.
Lesson n.,.t,,..,,,.,,,',,,,..t,,, MISS Davidson
Readlng "Old Ironsldes," ....,., Mrs. Snyder
instrumental solo...e4,a........"Mr Mrs. Gray
Essay, Famous Stories and Poems, ....
...,,,,..,,.,g,,.,.,,,,,,M Mrs. Clarence Funk
Biographical sketch, "Ben Franklin"
.,..,..,,.....om,". steelsmIth
Reading, Legend Of the Origin Of Indian
Corn as Told by Longfellow in 'Hla-
watha," ".s...,,~,,,,,,,..,,....Mr Mrs, Halleck
Temperance Legislature ut Home and
Abroad" ",.,.f,.,,,.......Mr Mrs. Schively
Character study Emperor MaxlmilIan
and Empress Carlotta $50, Miss Russell
General discussion, "sllver Question"
led Dy,,.,...,...',.,t,,{.... ..,.u.Mrs Gray