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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

CALIFORNIA has gone back to mule
teams for the transportation Of freight,
just as in the old days before railroads
were built. A regular line Of big wag-
ons, with six-mule teams, between
Stockton and Fresno has Just been
started, and 1t will connect at Stockton
with steamers to and from San Fran
CISCO The line has been started in op.
position to the Southern Pacific rail-
way, with the object Of forcing down
the rates, The experiment was made
once before. and successfully. The
mule teams, in connection with the
steamers, can carry sugar, for instance,
from San Francisco to Fresno for three
dollars q ton less than the railway
charges, and it Is believed that a similar
saving can be made on other freight.
The merchants In the valley towns are
interested in the project, and say that
It Is an even thing for their interests
whether the railroad cuts down its
rates or their freight Is in future hauled
by mule teams.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
RAIL FENCE LITTER.

Good Thing When Taking Down and
Laying Over Are Not Needed.
The accompanying cut shows de.
Vice for use In repairing rail fences
when they do not need entirely taking
down and laying over.
The whole corner can be raised "a
shown when it is desired to change OF
replace the block or stone foundation.
II rail Is broken this will raise and
hold Independently the portion Of the
fence above one end while the other
may be held by hand while the rail Is
changed or by another litter II there
Is a good, strong rail above the broken
one the litter may bs placed In the
middle and made to hold up the entire
length.
With this, one man can easily repair
dilapidated rail fences where two men
would otherwise be needed, particu-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
lazy, their health was unimpsired, ana
they grew fatter and fatter.

lazy, their health was unimpsired, ana
they grew fatter and fatter.
Mr.. Tong told his friends about the
mystery, and, like him, they all gave
1t up. lie was speedily coming to the
conclusion that he had produeed1
breed Of ducks that, chameleon.like,
would live on wind, when Police Ser
geant Massey solved the mystery The
sergeant was hurrying to the report.
Ing place, when, coming down In tho
middle Of Market street, he saw Bob
Tong's ducks.
They came In Indian file, . mammoth
drake In the lead. The ducks wad.
died as they came, and desultory
conversation appeared to be going on,
Judging from the qusck quacks that
were heard along the line. The ser.
gsant was interested. and, q he was
ahead Of time, he followed the ducks,
walking quietly and keeping In the
shade.
The ducks stopped under the first
arc light and ate the large pile Of In
sects which had boon killed or MANNED
by the lighta When all the bugs had
been devoured, the ducks went on to
the next electric tight, and kept on I'm.
til they were so gorged with bugs that
they could only barely waddls back "
Tong stable.
The secret was out. The ducks had
been living on bugs. So we'll did they
love the diet, that they gorged them
selves until they could eat NO other
kind OF food.
Sergt Massey was interested. The
next night he watched for the ducks,
and they came as usual The next
night he was at the stable when the
courthouse clock struck two. When
the last note echoed over the city, the
ducks emerged from the stable. A
watch has been kept ever since. 1t ID
when the clock strikes two that they
come, and always on the second.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
DESTRUCTIVE INSECT.
How the Corn Worm Feeds and the Best
Way Of Fighting II.

How the Corn Worm Feeds and the Best
Way Of Fighting II.
The corn worm Is well-known pest
throughout all sections OF the country.
In the north its chief food plants corn,
hence the name; but in the south II ID
termed the boil worm from It's habit OF
boring into the cotton hollis and caus
ing them TO decay. 1t is also very fond
OF peas, beans and tomatoes, and will
feed readily upon many other vege.
tables
When feeding upon corn the corn
worm lives upon the kernels, protected
from exposure by the husks Its pres
ence may be detected from the silk
being generally partially or entirely
eaten of to the top Of the husks, which
may be wilted and Of lighter color OF
eaten near the top. II the worm hat
left the ear a round hole through the
husk about half way up the ear will h
visible.
The methods Of attack employed by
this insect are such that 1t Is very diff
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

acult to apply any direct remedy.
Trap lights have been tried, but the
results are considered Of very doubtful
benefit, as Is also the method OF at.
tracing and destroying the corn worm
moths by poisoned sweets. A good
remedy Is the planting Of few rows Of
particularly early corn, to which the
worms are very partial. When they
concentrate their energies on these
the rows may be cut up and fed tc
hogs. This will destroy the great bulk
Of the injurious brood, but fall plow'
Ing is undoubtedly the most practical
method Of combating this pest. Kero.
sene emulsion Is the best remedy when
the tomato Is attacked. IN. Y. World.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
ONE HONEST MAN.

DEAR EDITOR. Please inform your read
that II written to confdentially, | will n
In a sealed letter the plan pursued by vii
manly vigor, after wears OF suffering ii
Nervous Weakness, Loss of Manhood, L
e extort money from any one whomsosver,
was robbed and swindIed by quacks unit
he eavs YS am NOW NOW WE'LL gorous and nd stre
cure known to all. Having nothing to sell
send &. o. d want no money. Address
JAS. A. HARRIS, Box 1917, Delray, M
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

ICE CREAM has been used successful
ly recently in treating cases Of gastric
ulcer. Various remedies had been used,
but they, as well as all other articles Of
food, were promptly rejected by the
stomach, and the patients had become
much emaciated. The ice cream not
only stayed down, but 1t relieved the
pain. and at the end Of two months
treatment the patients were well. The
daily quantity Of ice cream consumed
ranged from one to three quarts, the
Ice cream being always fresh and free
from corn starch and other thickening
ingredients.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
GRATEFUL COMFORTING
EPPS'S COCOA
lRREAKFAST-SuPpER

by thorough knowledge Of the natl
laws which govern the operations Of dil
tlon and nutrition, and by careful sppll
ton of the fine properties Of well selected
Goa, Mr.. Epps has provided for our break
and supper delicately favored bever
which may save us many heavy doctors b
tits by the judiciOus use OF such articles
diet that a constitution may be gradut
built up until strong enough to resist ey
tendency to disease. Hundreds OF sui
maladies are floating around us ready to
tack wherever there Is a weak point,
may escape many fatal shaft by keep
ourselves well fortified with pure blood al
properly nourished frame, civil Ser,
Gazette. Made simply with boiling water
milk. Sold only in half-pound tins, by 6
GERS, labeled thus:
JAMES EpPS & CO., Ltd,
London, England. Homeopathic Chemi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
WAXING For The MESSAGE.

Where the whispering waters murmur,
In dreamy. ceaseless ebb and flow,
Comes q mem'ry. clad like summer,
Lighted by the sunsets glow.
6ilvery sands seem as indented
With imagined footprints there;
And l listen--deep enchanted
For the message In the air.
Where the whispering waters murmur
When the moon Is DER the sea.
From beyond the midnight's glimmer
Comes that echoing voice to me.
Peacefully the night winds slumber,
Soft. serene, the stars shine bright;
Ger the sanded floor | wander
Through the noiseless calm Of night.
Where the whispering waters murmur
See LIES joyous morning breaks|
See! The night has fall'n asunder.
And mankind It's burden takes.
We must wait little longer
For the signal, coming late.
Telling Of the way up yonder,
Through the cleaning golden gatA
George Herriott. In Boston Budget
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

A story comes from Pennsylvania
which shows conclusively to American
lovers that the duel is u thing Of the
past. Each Of two young men who
thought themselves possessed Of indy
lag affection for young woman who
treated them both with impartial in
difference, concluded that the other
was responsible for the young lady's
lukewarmth. After much war Of words
they concluded that they would bic them
to a remote spot and settle their affair
on the field Of honor. The weapons
chosen were those given them by ma
ture, but, finding these too slow, they
soon had recourse to a knife and q
pistol. just at this juncture the young
lady appeared OH the scene, and, in
stead OF being stricken with love and
admiration, she coolly stepped up to the
young men and firmly requested them
to hand over the knife and pistol, which
they did in very sheepish and humili-
ated manner. Having secured the i'm.
plements Of warfare, she sent them
home, History does not record yhpth.
er the mothers of the young men
spanked them and sent them to bed.
But whether or not this finishing touch
was added matters little. The incl
dent demonstrates conclusivcly that If
there is any fighting TO be done the
new woman wants to do 1t herself,
and loyesck SWANS should be governed
accordingly,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Irrigation farming is gaining con.
verts in oil parts Of the country; and
among the evidences of this fact mono
are more convincing than that some
Indiana farmers, as well as others IN
Massachusetts, are putting in steam
plants to pump water for small tracts
of land. Wndmills also are being
brou ght more ard more into use for
irrigation, pumping, and even in Cali
iornia a small plant dominated by a
windmill is often found not only eifec-
tive but less expensive than by other
methods california Fruit Grower
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

A dose that is always seasonable
a dose of Simmons Liver Regulat
the king of Liver Medicines. :"
keeps the liver active; the bowels r
ular; prevents Biliousness; and p
notes digestion. In fact helps k
you well. II have watched it's
fects in families where | have pr
ticed, and find it admirable; both
terative and tonic in its action. "-l
7. W. Mason, Macon, Ga.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

but for my part, I'll sleep no more In
this house."
Producing her knitting, she sat down
to Keep watch till daylight, but moth
Ing more occurred.
"Kate," she said the next morning,
when the two were dressing for break
fast, don't say anything to aunt about
our adventure. II would frlghten her
to death. No doubt that fellow vas
some one who knew had money with
me; he might never have entered the
house had ! not been In It, SO there Is
no need to mention the occurrence"
Kate looked doubtful, but dutifully
promised silence.
After breakfast Miss Cantwell
showed her art treasures to her aunts
family and guests, all Of whom were
loud In praise Of the Incompatible
counterpane and zephyr flowers. The
hitter were pronounced triumph OF
zephyr work, and Miss Cantweh felt
considerable pride ms she listened to the
EXPLANATIONS Of delight from the I'D
mrlng circle OF friends
The carriage was at the door, and
A'lgel'he was apo'l, oh'o"l'. 'hesPr'hg
seat when the policeman who had rem
uered her such pro''l'. service ''ic h'sh'
before calIle up una "o'''hs NIB cup
salo'
III you please, lnualn' the Judge re-
quests your presence at the Office. lie
g ready to examine the scoundrel who
gave you such II fright last llght.
oh bother! the burgIar' she sud
y am gong to 'he 'alr' ana lIlse no
lime 10 waste Oh NM 10 pnck ana tell
the mayor 10 'ane OF re'e"se l'''h' JUST
"s III 'h''Ns oes''
J. 'ooN some ''ine 10 convince her tha'
nolh sue ana ha'e must opey inc
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

en- Medical Discovery Is good for the com.
plexion because It makes the whole body
healthy-because i clears and purifes the
blood, makes the digestion strong and clears
put impurities Of all kinds By increasing
the ability to assimilate nutritious food,
and by the infusion Of its own ingredients
II enrichcs the blood and 20 mskes solid,
healthy flesh. II cures diseases Of the
lungs, liver stomach, bowels, skin and
scalp, simply because all these diseases
epring from the same cause "a disordered
digestion and consequent impure blood.
Sold BY al medicine dealers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

WILL you take this here woman fer
better or wuss, IN give me two dollars
fer marryin' Of your" was the unique
manner in which Georgia justice
united two lives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Bos ToNG's DUCKS,

They Grew Fat without Any Expense "
Their Owner.
The Wilmington DELI News tells a
story OF poultry-keepcr of that city
which might fairly be headed ''im'
portant II true Mr., Tong, the per-
son In question, has been sadly puz-
zled Of late with regard to his flock Of
ducks; they got off their feed and
nothing that he could tempt them
with succeeded in inducing them 10
eat as Of gore The strange part Of II
was thai. while thsg appeared % b
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

The durability Of wood does not, as
some suppose, depend on its weight.
larch, one Of the lightest woods, and
locust, one of the heaviest, are alike
almost indestructible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
First published In the Abilene Weekly
flector, Dec, ~, 1896.
Assgnee's Notice. '..

In the District court Of Dickinson Coun
State OF Kansas.
In the matter Of the assignment Of John
Fisher
Notice Is hereby given that on and Af
Monday, the 6tn day Of January, 1880, the |
dersigned assignee will pay at the Citife
Bank In Abilene, Kansas, o dividend VI
the amounts allowed to all creditors \
are entitled to receive the same under .
assignment.
Creditors are requested to bring ovidonl
Of Indebtedness and the same will b. endo
ed theron, ~
Jonx J0Hr1l
Assignee Of John u. fishil
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
CATARRH

ELY's CREAM Opens and cleanses the Nal
Passages, Allays Pain and Inflammat
Heals the Sores, Protects the Membrane III
colds, Restores the Senses of Taste and Sm|
The Balm is applied directly Into the nostr
is quickly absorbed and gives relief at on
ELY'S PINEOLA BALSAM is II sure cure
Coughs, Colds, &c. Price of Cream Balm
cents at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, SIS Warren st. New Yo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Since 1861 | have
been a sufferer from
catarrh. I tried Ely's
Cream Balm and to
all appearances am
cured. Terrible head
aches from which |
had long suffered are
~ rrtt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Monday, January 10, A. D., IS!

at 10 o'clock a. m. Of said day, at the II,
door OF the court house In the city A
lene, Dickinson county, State Of Kani
without appraisement sell to the high
bidder for cash In hand, the following
scribed real estate towit;
Lots number two ~ and four ~, In bic
number nine t), in the city Of Harrington,
Dickinson county, state OF Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pursul
to the judgment Of the court In said ca
reclted in said order OF sale.
Witness my hand this 9th day Of Decemt
1895 J. S, SMITH,
Sheriff OF Dickinson County, Kans
0. l.. MOORE AND j. D. MCCLURE,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Cupid breaks bic
bow At the sight Of
a face full Of PIN.
lples and blotches.
H ollow cheeks,
sunkeu eyes, and :
sallow complexion
will defy bis best
intentions. Beauty
is more than skin
deep. The skin 10
merely the surface
on which 10 written
In plain characters
the condition Of the
body.
~ nf----l- 0g1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

gone.-W. J. Hitchcock, Late Ma
U. S. Vol. & A. A. Gen. Buffalo, N,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09

The first quarterly conference of the
M. E. Church, this place, was held
Friday evening, LIST inst, Rev. j. r.
Wheeler, P. E., presiding. During
the proceedings it was stated by the
president that the quarterly report
made by the pastor, Rev. T. M. West,
led the district in pastoral work and
results achieved. On Sunday morning
large congregation heard from the
presiding elder most excellent
sermon. The conference year has set
in we'll and the members en- masse ex-
press hope Of great success.
Services every Wednesday evening,
beginning at u o'clock, in St. Michael's
church during this month.
AT the M. E. Church, South, to-
morrow Sunday morning the subject
of sermon by Rev. D. W. Griffin, pas
tor, will be-"A Striking Deliver
ance;' in the evening the second of
the series on "Beholding the Lord"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09
Personal.

Messrs. H. P. Hyle and L. S. Poland
are here taking pictures-gallery on
corner Nam and north Water streets.
r. T. Powell, special examiner of
the Pension Bureau. with headquarters
at Marietta, Ohio, Is son of James
d. Powell, whose recent death at Eek
hart is elsewhere noticed. He and his
wife visited his father during his last
illness, the latter remaining until the
end came. Both returned home Mon
day. Mr.. Powell, though complaining
of asthmatic depression, locks well and
is still useful as a government servant.
Sir Silas A. Lantz, of Allentown,
Pa. Supreme Commander of the
Ancient and Illustrious Order of
Knights of Malta, paid Victory Com
mandery, No. 4, of this place, an
official visit Tuesday evening.
Lloyd F. Taylor and family did not
like California. They are now at
Wichita, Kansas, and already dream
ing of 'home, sweet home.'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09
Very Ill,

A telegram from Norfolk, Va,
Wednesday, announced the critical ILL
ness of Lieut.. C. B. Gatewood, SON
in-law of the late Hon. T. G. McCuloh.
Mr.. Purnell left at once for that city.
Lieut. Gatewood, it will be remember
ed, distinguished himself in the cap
ture of Geronimo, the fierce Apache
chief, in the south west in 1886, For
some time he has been on sick furlough,
and now the worst is feared.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09

The JOURNAL is advised that the
"Daughters of Liberty should have
been included in its item last week
among those who will erect the nine
school house flags on the 2Sth inst.
Fully stated the members of Star of
America Council, No. 2, Daughters of
Liberty; Mountain City Council, No.
II, and Freedom Council, No. 123.
Junior Order of United American
Mechanics, all off this place, are in
terested. The Knights of Pythias will
turn out with them.
1.-THE semi-monthly drunk is fact"
That is at least what one poor wife
tells the JOURNAL.
The courthouses are steadily moving
centreward. Judges Andrew Smeltz
and Joseph Huston are on Broadway,
near Main, and judge Benjamin Jen-
kins is in ex.judge Parker's old cham
bers. The area is now triangular, but
if judge James Dando will locate
somewhere near Broadway and Me-
chanic, the JOURNAL will be able to
refer to the neighborhood as "court
circle"
j. Harry Bepler got lost in the new
hotel the other day; couldn't even find
a man with guide book showing how
to get out.
The JOURNAL cannot publish the
letter, received Wednesday, criticising
''the firm of Dick and Campbell"
The writer Is a miner, but his structures
can hardly be modified for publication
without destroying their force.
Some folks are inclined to question
c A. Smeltz's qualifications as coun-
Gilman, inasmuch as his family has
moved from town.
The largest freight car ever hauled
to Frostburg reached the tunnel
Wednesday from Piedmont, but could
not get through. 1t had to be hauled
back and brought round ria Cumber-
land. 1t contained $1,000 lbs. of
freight, consigned from Minneapolis
to the Hitchins Bros. Co., and was
then not over half loaded. 1t belongs
to the Burlington and Cedar Rapids
railroad company.
The weather reports come too late in
the day to be serviceable.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09
Coming Events.

The ladies of the M. E. Church have
provided most attractive occasion in
the lecture-room of the church next
Tuesday evening, 18th inst. The
ticket describes it as graphophone
entertainment and concert. something
in the musical line new, novel and
very refined. Prof. w. B. Smith, of
Washington, d. c., is the artist. al
ready vouched for by competent au-
thorities who have heard him.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09

Reduced Rates to Washinston.-The
Young People Society of Christian Endeavor
will hold their Annual Meeting in Washing
ton, D. c., July to 10.
For this occasion the B. & 0. r. r. Co. will
sell tickets from all points on its lines, east of
the Ohio river to Washington, at one single
fare for the round trip, July 6 to s, inclusive /;
valid for return passage until July 49, inclu-
slve, with the privilege of an additional ex-
tension until July 81 by depositng tickets
with Joint Agent at Washington.
Tickets will also be on sale at stations of all
connecting lines.
Delegates should not lose sight of the fact
that all Baltimore and Ohio trains run ria
Washington. ltJy4
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09
Application for Liquor License

w idn has IN ds "g Win aa" Ghaer
40, of the Acts of the General Assembly of
Maryland for 1894, with the amendments
thereto, filed with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court for AIlegany county his Application
for License to Sell Spirltuous and Fermented
Liquors at his place of business in Allegany
county, as below stated
Notice is Hereby Given, That all remon-
strances against the issuance of License to
said applicant must be filed with the under
signed On or BEFORE May %, instant.
THEO. LUMAN, Clerk.
Vale Summit
PRYLE, MICHAELJ.
May 9-3t
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09
Reduced Rates to St. Louis The

ReUUCeu Rates 10 ST. LOUIS Tic Ke-
publican National Convention will meet in
st. Louis June IS.
For this occasion the b. and o. r. company
will sell excursion Tickets from all stations on
Its line East of the Ohio river for all trains
June II to Is, inclusive valid for return pas
sage until June q, at one fare for the round
trip.
The Baltimore and Ohio is a direct line to
st. Louis, running two solid vestibuled fast
express trains with through Pullman Sleep
ing Cars attached every day in the year.
For rates and other information apply to
nearest B. and o. Ticket Agent. tJel3
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-09
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Married.

Tuesday evening, May 5, 1896, at
the parsonage of the Reformed church,
by Rev. H. Dieckmann, Miss Ella
Nets to Mr.. John Lewis Nets, both
of Frostburg, Md.