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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
Ano,her Abllene BOv AaHancIng.

Morley Robson, who for the past
three years has been maehiniat
the AtchIson. Topeka and Santa Fe
shops at Kansas City has been pro-
NOTED to maehinist foreman. Mr.
Robson formerly lived In this city
ana worked in the Parker shops for
several years and is capable Of hold
ing bis posltIon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
moRIDA FARAIs.

Have investigated east coast OF
Florida and penetrated all drainage
canals into Everglades and can give
you best proposition. Also have town
lots and city property in Miami. Palm
Beach and other East Coast towns.
office over Wards JeWelry Store.
O. II. SILVER
Abilene Kansas 2OdWtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
THIS is OPEN SEASON
TO KILL HIGH OFFICIALS
General Outbreak Of Assassinations
Is Reported.

New York, Dec. 22.--A remarkable
series OF assassinations and attempted
assassinations is reported today. The
Korean prime minister was stabbed
to death in Seoul; Col. Karpoff, chief
Of secret police, St. Petersburg was
blown to pieces by bomb. The Eng
llsh magistrate at Bombay. India,
was killed by native. The prime
minister of. Roumania was shot and
dangerously wounded by an anar-
chist. No connection appears be-
tween the crimes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
GONE TO BEAR HEAVEN.
No Excitement This Time Over
Bruins Demise.

The second of the Parker bears
was slaughtered this morning and
will be served to Topeka epicures at
the rate Of $l.OO per pound.
Mr.. Parker has learned quite a lot
about bears recently and as conse-
uuence this one was given no op-
portunity to display his savage pro-
clivitles. He met his fate stoically,
a As ealibre rifle being the weapon
used and the Snowman himself acting
as executioneE The bear was pur-
chased BY Fraser Bros, of Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
SCHOOLS ARE OUT.
Christmas Vacation Began With Dis
missal Today.

The Christmas vacation of the city
high schools began this afternoon to
last until January 8. The high school
has special exercises this morning at
chapel with music for the occasion
and addresses by Rev. DR.. Blayney
and Supt. Stacey.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

he is stationed ordering the Reflec-
tor sent to his parents in Modesto,
California. He says: II have got
ten so much pleasure out Of 1t my
self that l am sure that they will en-
Joy it too"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

Wneu AOu EeA VI
OF the heavier sort. do your shoes
pinch, and your feet swell and per-
spire9 II you shake Aliens Foot
Ease in your shoes It wiz give you
rest and comfort, and instant relief
from any annoyance. Sold every
where 25c. Don't accept any subsh-
tuts 1t-ivkl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
For Sale.

A $1,000 combined business and
shorthand course in the Central Kan
sas Business College for $55 II pur-
chased before Jan. 10th. Write for
catalogue. Address H. A. Anderson,
Pres, Abilene, Kansas.
16w4t15d10tMWS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23

e. S. Bertram, one Of the well
known lawyers of Council Grove,
died this week at his home.
The Farmers National bank is
presenting It's customers with hand
some calendar which bears a fine
picture Of. its bank building and is
very attractive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-12-23
po.toffIoo Houru ChrIstmas.

PostOffIce Hours Christmas.
Postoffice hours Christmas day are
from 1880 to $3.50 a. m. No city
delivery. Regular delivery made BY
the rural orutes. w1tdSt
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
!: !l1,t full Heart

Giving thanks always for all things unto God
and the Father In the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ-Ephesians v:2O.
The thankful spirit is the true and sure source
Of a happy life. There are plenty of things to be
thankful for, and It is wise to make an effort to
find them. They are never far away. They are
under our control. We are their masters. God
made Ms that way. We may be in touch with very
disagreeable people. but II We do not like dis
agreeable feelings We need not have them. There
are many good things to think Of with reference
to such people. Be missionary to them. Think
how nice 1t would be II such person had a sweet
disposition and let your own radiate its virtues.
We can rejoice and be glad no matter where we
are. Paul and Silas sang hymns while in jail.
Why not! It was bad enough to be In Jail. God
was good to them. He revealed to them facts of
eternal life. These were good things to think
about. and Why should they not enjoy them? To
sing was reasonable thing to do. God had CIV
en- them something against the day of trouble and
they used 1t. Why should not we! What is the
use Of being miserable when we can just as well
be happy? God is near US in the joys and COM
forts Of life as well as in trials and tempta-
tons. We have good reasons to be thankful un-
der all conditions of life. The sun always shines
no matter about the clouds. Daylight Is q good
thing but the best thing is. God created In his
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

Smiling benignly, the good father re-
marked: "Pax vobiscum," and pat
ted both the juveniles and the joyous
dog.
Arriving home, one of the young
sters shouted: Papa, Father F.
must be awfully fond Of dogs"
What makes you think so, Tom
my?" asked the father.
Why" explained the little fellow,
I'VE just met him up the street, and
when he saw Rover he said Pack
of dog biscuits as plain as plain
could be-"
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
.lEAEgemss 0T&,
i. ia Sltul@M.~

Rocco ribbon is once more in high
favor for Christmas fancy work.
Gold embroideries give the needed
richness to many xquisite pieces Of
handwork.
All of the pretty Louis boxes COW
cred with festooned tapestry are
touched with gold galloon.
Moire shares honors with tapestry
as a French material for some of the
richest pieces of art needlework.
A single gold thread run along the
edge of a design to outline it will
improve the brocaded ribbon of a
sewing or opera bag.
The narrowest of gauze ribbons,
inlet between two widths of wider
ribbon, are used to hold them together
in the making Of bags and aprons.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

yourself the golden city; locate your mansion. re-
cefye YOUR old friends, tell them to come in Thank
full? How can one help but be thankful? The
Christians spirit is the thankful. happy spirit.
Every person should have it. 1t is the conquering
spirit. It never meets defeat. No matter where
one is or how sad the conditions of life. the hopes
of heaven are always bright. The Christian. hap
py spirit always has something worth while to do
The wickedness of the world is round u.s. Throw
dash of Gospel sunlight along the pathway Of the
sin-suering friend light in the darkness is what
he needs. Smile him. Let him see your glad
ness when he would expect to see sorrow.
The thankful spirit brings gladness in all cond
tions Of life. There beautifni characters among
the needy well as In elegant homes on the boule-
wards. II the rich can afford to adoEn their homes
and beautify them and pay the price l will enjoy
their beauty and render thanks. There is a differ.
ence in mems natural attachments. They are God.
made and are needed for the improvement and COM
fort of mankind. Without them there could be no
schools. no true progress. and what would we do
without the conveniences made possible through
the labor of Others They necessary to the com
forts of our homes and in every department of the
work of life. God help you to look and see reasons
to be thankful every day of your hfe-Rev ]. B.
MacGufhn.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17


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For the Thanksgiving
Dinner

The delicate flavor Of the pumpkin is deyeloped
only BY long and gentle application of heat, so
when preparing 1t for pies always stew it for three
or four hours. then mix 1t with the other ineredi.
ents.
To each cupful Of pulp add two well beaten eggs
nan cupful OF sugar, tablespoonful Of corn
starch, dissolved in a cupful of cream half tea.
spoonful each of ginger and cinnamon and tea
spoonful Of lemon extract: add large tablespoon
ful OF melted butter and fill the paste full with this
mixture Bake brown in a moderate oven.
Although the observance of THANKSGIVING Is par.
ticuarly northern custom, the following recipe
for Virginia pudding is given in the Housekeeper
as appropriate to the occasion.
Turn one pound Of stoned raisins. one pound of
dried currants. onefourth of a pound of citron
sliced thin into large mixing bowl and dredge
we'll with -four. Add half pound of fresh suet
chopped small. then mix the whole thoroughly In
another bowl cream onehaH pound of butter with
an equal weight of sugar; add to this mixture the
yolks OF six eggs beaten smooth and one pint of
rich. sweet milk.
Whip the whites Of the eggs very stiff, then add
them alternately with one and q quarter pounds of
sifted -four to the mixture. Then stir into It the
juice and grated rind Of one lemon, one teaspoon
full each Of cinnamon and Cloves onehalf teaspoon
full OF mace. one grated nutmeg and one.haH tea
spoonful of soda dissolved in a little cold water
Lastly add the fruit stirring and beating vigorous.
~ untn the whole IL thoroughly mixed
Pour into well Toured pudding bag. allowing
plenty Of room for swelling drop into a roomy pot
Of boiling water and boil continuously for five
hours. Serve hot with sauce made as follows:
Cream together one cupful of white sugar and a
lump OF butter the size Of an egg When smooth
and white. beat in the grated rind of lemon and
the whipped white Of an egg.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
Thanksgiving

10, tits Thanksgiving. day Of grateful!
thanks
For those true blessings that the year
has wrought;
Let vain Regrets poor lottery Of blanks
Be stored away, uHwritten and forgot.
Perchance for thee joy, happiness. con.
tent.
Perhaps 'twere Fame that has assigned
a part,
Perchance dull Luck his favored knee has
bent:
Accept them all In fullness Of the heart.
For its success a nation bows its head:
The clouds OF panic passeth from the
sight;
Lo. cropping. let US in Thy light ahead
See that unquestioned privilege of
Right.
For Thy sure Presence in the things We
lacked
simple heart, the benefits Of mind.
To Thee, o Censor of our every act.
We give our thanks, for all such gifts
are Thinei
George Kerr Anderson.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
FavorS for a Party.

The larger nuts can be scooped out
into tiny baskets for a favor at q
child's party. Make tree of a piece
Of wood about the size of lead pen
Gil. nailed to a round or a diamond.
shaped base. On top of standard tack
two cross strips. each about three
inches long and an eighth of an inch
wide. These form four projecting
arms.
The standard is then gilded and the
horsechestnut baskets hung. one on
each arm. They are filed with candy
drops in gay colors. Line the inside
of baskets with bit of parafin paper,
as some persons are poisoned by
horsechestnutS.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
To Whiten the Hands.

The juice Of a stewed ounce. to
which has been added a teaspoonful
of lemon juice. is good wash for the
hands. Smear it over them and let
it dry: then take it of with soap and
water. A slice of lemon is a fine
whitener. Rub it over the hands, then
wash them in soapsuds. and finish up
with olive oil. The hands will come out
of this white and soft
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
Origin Of ThanI<saivina.


Thanksgiving day has long been
called the first really American holi
day. as President Lincoln established
1t as a national festival In 1864. and
since that time 1t has been a legal
one. But the day of Thanksgiving
goes back to the Englishman, William
Bradford. who led the Pilgrims to this
new land. Back of him We find that
Moses really instituted the first
Thanksgiving day by issuing this
splendid proclamation: after thou
hast gathered in thy corn and thy
wine, thou halt rejoice in thy feast.
thou and thy son and thy daughter
and the Levite and the stranger and
the fatherless and the widow that are
within thy gate"
Bradford, in 1888, called on the
So surviving passengers of the May
flower to hold q feast of gladness and
thankfulness. He also followed the
Moses" proclamation to the letter,
for he asked ninety and one strangers.
among them the good Indian "Massa-
soft" and others belonging to his IA
nous tribe. So our hospitality, for
which as a nation we have always
been known, was established by good
old William Bradford. History also
tells US that he was a good" pro-
wider. That first Thanksgiving day
feast consisted of wild turkey, which
comes down into history as the piece
de resistance" of our Thanksgiving
meal. Then there was fish and succo-
fash. The book tells us, too. that the
Indians brought in nine deer as their
contribution to the white mans feast.
The origin of our thankful day is
strictly Biblical. as Bradford, the
leader of those seeking after religious
liberty and truth. was simply follow
ing In the footsteps of Moses. who
was leader and law-giver to a people
in a strange land.
Six years after Lincoln issued his
day edict nine southern
states adopted the holiday. In 1877 .
general Thanksgiving day was pro-
In Scotland, which comes In
the middle of November. When our
are dressing turkeys this
year they may think of Alice Brad
ford, with the three or four young
women she had to assist in helping
her prepare those first Thanksgiving
day birds, and how glad she must
have been when her blanketed and be-
feathered guests departed, the red
men were great trial to our fore
mothers.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
For the Hostess
Chat on Interesting Topics Of Many Kinds, by
q RECOGNIZED Authority

partment readers about It. There are
about six families with their connec.
tons. all relatives either distant or
close. who meet at the old-fashioned
home of one they call great aunt"
On those occasions all the old-fashion.
ed heirlooms are brought forth, the
fireplace Is festooned with dried an.
pies and scarlet peppers. Apples,
nuts. cider and popcorn are served in.
formally. and the first ceremony is
counting up the "mercies" of the year.
Every one has q part in this, and
there is no light save from the logs
in the fireplace and a few candles in
brass sticks. some with the tall glass
shades one finds in New Orleans.
After this loving cup is passed and
all join hands standing up saying
with bowed heads:
God bless you and God bless me.
God bless US every one.
A simple repast is served, with no
servants in evidence, as this is a time
when the children are dressed up in
Pilgrim garb and serve the feast.
First, all standing round the candle
lighted board eat the few kernels Of
parched corn placed there in memory
OF the time when all our forefathers
had for which to be thankful was
few grains of seed corn. Five grains
each, believe, was the allotment to
each person. At the close of the
supper a child repeats Elder Brew
ster's glorious admonition to the Pill.
grims when he babe them be true to
their purpose. l quote it here. for it
Is worthy of being read by every one
on the coming festival day:
Blessed will 1t be for US, blessed
for this land. for this vast continent.
Nay. from generation to generation
will the blessing descend. Generations
to come will look back to this hour
and these scenes of agonizing trial
to this day of small things, and say.
Here was our beginning as a people
These were our fathers. Through
their trials We inherit our blessings
Their faith is our faith; their hope
our hope: their God our Cod"
Seems to me this is a splendid way
Of impressing historical facts upon
the minds of our young people, and 1t
does us older ones a heap of good to
turn our minds and hearts backward.
the times when this fair
land was not what it Is to-day. and to
say a thankful prayer for those who
laid the foundations en- curolv that
We have a day of Thanksgiving to
celebrate.
MADAME MERRI.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

the rearing of turkeys under semi'domestlcation-
though In this case the species dealt with Is the
tame one. On this island, which Is the most sue
cessful turkey farm in the world. the olrds are
permitted to run wild. and are not even furnished
with any shelter, other than they can find among
the trees and scrub But plenty OF corn Is thrown
about where they can get it.
In this artificial wilderness, as 1t might be
called which covers an area of about 1000 acres.
the turkeys get close to nature as possible In
deed the whole idea of their management Is to
let them alone interfering with them as little as
possible. In the winter time their heads often
freeze under their wings when they are at roost.
But the exposure does them no harm; on the con-
trary, 1t renders them exceedingly vigorous, and
they attain huge size. the gobblers sometimes
weighing as much as SO pounds when sent to
market.
Every spring a few wild gobblers, trapped for
the purpose in Virginia or the Carolinas. are in
troduced into the flocks Fishers island, to
tribute fresh blood. This is esteemed a matter of
the utmost importance. Our tame turkeys are no
toriously difficult birds to rear, under ordinary cir
cumstances. being delicate and liable to epidem-
ics-on which account many farmers have given
up trying to raise them. The reason why is SIM
ply that there has been too much inbreeding, and
the stock has lost its hardness.
number of varieties of the tame turkey have
been developed by breeding the principal ones
being the Bronze, the Buff the Slate. and the
White, the Black and the Narragansett The
White was originally an albino. But all of these
are derived from a single species. which is of
Mexican origin There is only one other known
species, which Is native to Yucatan and Guatema-
la. 1t is called the 'ocellated turkey" owing to
the fact that its tail is ornamented with eyes like
that Of the peacock. It is one Of the most beauti
full of BIRDS its feathers blazing with metallic re-
Elections Of gold. green. blue and bronze.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
Putting II Gently

John R. Bradley, the hacker of DR..
Cook. discussed, at recent dinner,
The Eskimo character.
The Eskimo" said he, "is kind and
truthful. but all his statements must
be taken with grain of salt, for in
his kindness, in his desire to please.
ne is apt to say what he thinks you
want him to say. and thus, uninten-
sionally. he misleads.
The Eskimo. in word, is like the
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

glasses of beer. Do you thing the
wife1l smell 1t on me when I get
home?
'The foreman shifted about George
Gummey's mustache. then said, apollo
getically:
"Well, sir, can just smell the
sandwiches
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

foreman Of George Gummey Of CHINA
minson.
Georges wife doesn't allow him
to drink: but. at the end of caucus
one night the fellow SO far forgot
himself as to take a plate of sand
wiches and bottle of beer.
On the way home he met his fore
man.
Jack he said, anxiously, I've Just
had some sandwiches and q couple of
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
Cloth IONS to Boots.

The new boots for dress wear have
black patent leather vamps without
stitching and black cloth uppers. Few
colored uppers will be worn.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
He Loved Little Docs.

The good priest was walking hap
PLY along one of the Sixties when he
met three of the children of the par
ish. accompanied by a small dog.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

A Thanksgiving Day Party.
A yearly custom observed in the
evening of each Thanksgiving day is
SO interesting l want to tell the de-
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

The hours l remember most jOyfully
are the hours in which some unselfish
effort or sacrifice stirred the sluggish
pulses Of my heart. Baldwin
Brown.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
MADAME MERRI.

Melted bags of gold cord intended
for reticules are woven into shape
and lined with satin of an empire
green.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17


our greatest game bird from final ex-
.inction.
The wild turkey. of course. is .
species entirely distinct from the
tame bird with the white-meated
breast. One reason why its preser-
walton is important is that it is
needed to contribute from time to
time its hardy blood and much-prized
game flavor to the domesticated va
riety by interbreeding. The compar-
atively dark meat of the breast Of
many OF the tame turkeys that come
to market nowadays at the Thanks
giving season Is attributable to such
matings. which are eagerly sought
by the knowing producer of feath-
cred stock.
The wild turkey is SO VIGOROUSLY
shy that most people would be In
clined to suppose 1t incapable of do
mestication. Such an inference. how
ever. according to the expert. is q
mistaken one. As q matter of fact.
the bird is not by nature much afraid
Of man. but rather tame and sOci-
able. SO far as human beings are con-
cerned. In Massachusetts, during
early colonial days there were great
numbers of wild turkeys, and fire.
Quently they made themselves at
home in the close neighborhood of
the dwellings, of settlers.
To-day the species is entirely ex-
Ninct in New England, and In other
parts of the country the fowl Is ex-
tremely wild and hard to shoot-not,
however. because of a natural shy
ness Of disposition, but simply for
the reason that 1t has been hunted
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

image and after his likeness. There
is a divine element In our nature
that enables US to think Gods
thoughts in the facts Of nature as
well as in the words of Scriptures.
The natural world Is a product OF
thought developed and governed by
a system of divine laws that are al
ways in force. God has planned and
made laws by which We live.
breathe. walk. see, hear. think, talk
and learn the meaning of things.
How our Heavenly Father has
planned the universe for mans COM
fort and how thankful and happy
man should be!
Mark the difference between the
accomplished Christian gentleman
and man in his uncivilized state and
then be thankful for the Gospel and
what the discovery of the laws of
nature has done for you. Open your
mind to see how God planned the
laws of steam and electricity In
keeping with mans capacity to util-
lZ6 THESE lOICcS duu tuuS OAAu6 IVY
and comfort to human hearts. Go
through your house, look and think
as you go. You will see things OF
art and culture, everywhere-books.
magazines, newspapers. pictures,
and conveniences, and works OF art
bearing the marks Of the divine in
man, which means you who look.
When In the city you may look
around and notice the buildings, and
works of man, and remember that
the people who have done all these
wonderful things are members of
your family. God is their father and
he has given them a task you could
not do. They are doing the work
and you are getting the benefit of It.
God has given every person a re-
ligious nature. 1t is a source Of
great comfort and Joy. Are you
weary? Il will give you rest" Let
not your heart be troubled" MY
peace leave with you" These are
Gods promises. They should mean
much to us. Are you poor and home
less? Turn your thoughts on the
Saviour's promises and picture to
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17

HE newest idea. appropri-
ate to Thanksgiving. is
that wild turkeys should
be farmed-that is to
say, bred regularly I'M
der conditions of semi
domestication. Ornitho-
logical experts say that
it is entirely feasible.
and in the adoption of
such a plan lies the hope
- <h1 tior nf
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-17
N0l}

aANKSGIVIN' is gOin' to
be the banguppist affair at
our house that'll be known
from the way Mary has
been maxim me trOt around
in Squashville town. judgin'
for supplies.