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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12

ping the trunk. You've talked of him
and his games before"
. And millions and millions are In
it, gently murmured Trad.
Edgar Strengthened and eyed his
relative closely. He loved dollars.
It's simply the question of who will
start the business first continued
Trad.
What business?" sharply demanded
Edgar, sliding into a veranda chair
yet tapping his boot against the trunk
menacingly.
Trad looked cautiously about and
then confided. Il fear l promised not
to tell, but it's the business of melting
cloth."
Melting cloth" gasped Edgar,
growing limp. why. what in sin
would you melt cloth for? 1t can't be
done" 49,.
.lEeAha not. mebhe yes," knowingly
returned Trad. moving to the trunk.
But come: I must be at Cousin Free
mans BY nightfall." Then he added.
He and Witham have scraped to-
sether $2.000-rve said more'n ]
oughter. Please forgit it,
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12
Metallic Lace.

Among the many new and smart
metal trimmings which the big shops
are displaying in such tempting array
are Irish crochet motifs of metallic
cord instead of the usual linen thread
A wonderful evening wrap of silver
gray. satin lined with empire green.
had cobweb insects Of aluminium in
sleeves and deep hood collar.
While these frail trimmings are ex-
tremely attractive, 1t Is doubtful II
they will be taken up for adjoining
wash blouses. for their perishable ma
ture is a surety.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12
Satin Turnover.

High stock collars of Irish or filet
lace, with turnover Of bright satin.
are finished on in front with a tiny,
stiff bow of the satin. A twoinch, soft
ruching is then sewed inside the col
Lar.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12

It was not until three batsmen In
succession had struck out that dis
gusted patron In the bleachers yelled:
Hey! You NUTS oughta be up
here, You're nothin' but fans"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12
New Waist Line.

The average height for the fashion
able waist line is three inches above
the true one. This does not include
the empire line.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12
An Announcement Party.

This was given In the evening, and
both men and women were asked.
There were about 20 guests, all good
friends, so the affair was not at all
stihf. The hostess passed cards tied
with true-lover's knots of blue with
little blueprints (snapshots) Of the
happy pair at the top. Below the word
"Matrimony" was printed in blue and
gold letters. The game was to see how
many words proper names barred)
could be made in half hour.
Every one was surprised at the an
nouncement. which was told without
any other explanation. and the couple
were overwhelmed with congratula-
tons.
At the conclusion Of the word con-
test a basket was passed containing
tiny bells, wee slippers. two rings, two
hearts, envelopes containing love
message. etc. Thus partners were
found by matching these love tokens.
Then. to the music of Lohengrin's
wedding march, they went to the din
ing room. where this dainty repast
was served: Dreamed chicken in
heart-shaped patties. hot biscuit. also
heart-shaped; ambrosia and pink-iced
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12
A Sofa Pillow Shower.

The bride-elect was one of a club
Of six. When she announced her en-
gagement the others planned q sofa
pillow shower. Each one selected a
pillow design. with colOrs that har-
monized When all were finished. the
bride was asked for a luncheon and
found a cushion on her chair. With
each course the cushion was changed.
until all five had been presented.
there being just five courses with this
end in view.
The pillow designs were all worked
on burlap in the new stitches which
are SO effective and quickly done.
This is certainly a new idea in show
ers and a most acceptable one.
MADAME MERRI.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12

close at the elbows as they were dur.
ing the winter.
Straight front corsets still prevail,
and the new shapes are long at the
back.
Irish crochet lace Is the favorite for
jabots.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12

The Mills of the Gods
BY Richard s Graves.

able person about the celebrity with
which the work was done.
There was a brass band In country
town a few years ago. the members of
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12

stirred until they are dry and brittle
to the touch and slight tea odor
is perceptible
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12

which practiced five nights each
week. and 1t will serve as an illustra-
ton of the work the mills of the gods
have been doing. The practicing was
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12


artistic effect should
with the lngroom done In soft
in
Of
pebbles collected
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12
shirtwajst Luncheon.


This Is the season when the needle
work girl thinks Of the newest wrin-
kles In shirtwaists. Women Of club
that meets once q week to sew were
the recipients recently Of invitations
like the following: 'C0me to an in
formal luncheon on Tuesday and wear
your latest shirtwaist: bring your
work" The girls expected something
new, and they were not disappointed.
The color scheme was pink, which al
ways seems the proper thing for
young girls. for whom we always ex.
.pect things to be colour de rose"
A longstemmed pink carnation was
laid at each place. and this dainty
menu was served-nothing new about
1t. only it just seemed to be the right
thing:
Cream Of Tomato Soup.
Cold Veal Loaf. Garnished with Rad
ishes and Cucumbers.
French Fried Potatoes.
Fruit Salad. Cream Cheese and Waters.
Cherry Sherbet with Pink Frosted Cakes.
Pink and White BonbOns. Coffee.
With the dessert walnut-shaped bon
bon boxes were brought in on tray.
When opened some contained the fol-
lowing bright conundrums. the an
swers pertaining to a shirtwaist:
What does the pugilist give his antag-
onist? Answered. cufY.
What does Hymen say to the shirtwaist
girl? Answer-My yoke IS easy.
When does the president give a decid-
ing vote? Answer-When there Is q tie.
What Is the prettiest thing in a shirt
waist? Answer-The girl who wears it.
Why Is a sawmill wheel like the shirt
waist girl? Answer-Because they both
wear belts.
The girl who answered all five was
given q pair of scissors in q case. Aft
er the repast a doll was given each
girl to be dressed with materials fur
nished by the hostess. The waist part
had to be q shirtwaist- It was very
jolly party and the dolls went to
mission school in Tennessee.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12

was served In tall glasses. This was
merely grape juice with plenty Of
cracked ice.
Souvenir Postcard Luncheon.
A girl of 16 planned and carried out
this affair, which was really delight
full The scheme Is adaptable to
church societies and club functions. In
the invitations, which were issued
on postals. the guests were requested
to bring six of their most interesting
cards and be prepared to tell about
them.
The table centerpiece was bah Of
ferns, in which were stuck wee silk
flags Of all nations. Each girl was
given a foreign postcard and told to
pick out the flag Of the country from
which 1t came and take her place
nearest to that flag. The girl who had
card from Bern took the German
colors from the ball. etc.
Bonbon or nut holders were made
by FASTING paper cups on the corners
of postcards; the guests name was
also written across the card. The ice
cream was white with stamp on one
corner; the guests initials being done
with small candies.
Afterward postal card stories were
told and the fine collection of the
hostess was thoroughly enjoyed.
A Bird Party.
The hostess said: please come
wearing something to represent
bird" The dining room was gay
with flowers and branches Of fruit
trees in blossom; there were several
canary birds in gilded cages, and the
centerpiece was jar filed with apple
blossoms. Here are some of the
birds represented: Blue bird, bobo-
link. bluejay. robin. blackbird. yellow
hammer. cuckoo. Phoebe (girl had that
name). maybe. eagle, catbird. parrot.
cOckatoo. redbird. etc. Pads and PEN
ellis were passed. and a very jolly
hour was spent. after refreshments.
endeavoring to discover the birds rep
resented. The CONNECTIONS were tiny
candy eggs.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-05-12
FOR THE HOSTESS
Advice apd Suggestions as to entertainments
s and Other Natters Of general Interest,
Written by Nadane Herri.

heart cakes Lovers delight" nectar
was served In tall glasses. This was
merely grape juice with plenty Of
cracked ice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
RECENT REFLECTIONS

A marriage license was issued
to John P. Becker and Lavina Debus
IF. G. Puliver who returned home
a few days ago Ill is improving and
will soon be out.
Everything in builders hardware
a. Hodge Bros. wit
Invitations are out for the mar
rage Of Miss Rosa Fielder and Mr..
Herbert Haynes, April Z, 1909.
both Of Harrington.
Mrs. F. X. strother who has
been very sick at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. H. e. Seeds is much
improved In health.
B. +. Brenneman, who sold his
residence ON North Cedar, is NOV
ing to the old vanvorst place north
OF town which he purchased.
r. G. Tonkin, who has been III
for three weeks at his home south
of the city, is yet confined to his bed.
His many friends hope for his rapid
recovery.
w. H. Price, who has been re-
siding on north west sixth during
the winter, is moving back to his
farm south of town for spring and
summer.
Buy Landreth's garden seeds at
Hodge Bros. All old seeds burned
--E. D. specher and John Rothen-
berger of South Dickinson have pur-
chased fine Hambletonian stallion
Vic Harold, a pure bred trotter, and
were in town making arrangements
for advertising matter. These gen
tlemen know a good horse when they
see him and horse lovers will not be
disappointed in their selection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
SOUTH DICKINSON.

Elmer Eisenhower Is home from
Kansas City where he took a vet
Urinary course, visiting friends and
relatives.
The pie social at District 90 was
largely attended and pies sold all
the way from 75c to $2.40.
DR.. G. H. Manst of Donegal has
moved to Navarro.
Several of the young people gath
cred at the home of Walter Pratt
last Tuesday evening and gave Mrs.
Pratt q pleasant surprise, 1t being
her birthday.
The Navarro school closes next
Friday with a program and a big
dinner.
Bishop and Mrs. ]. N, Engle left
wednesday for Brown county where
they expect to spend a few days.
Miss Rhoda Hoffman of Abilene
and her cousin, Miss Harnish, Of
Pennsylvania were visiting relatives
here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Brubaker spent
Sunday at ]. @. Engle's.
Miss Laura steckley gave an in
teresting talk at the Belle Springs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
ABOUT PEOPLE.

H. "A. Mustard returned from Texas
where he bought quarter section OF
land.
H. Mangold, one Of the prominent
young farmers living north Of Dillon
was in the city.
s. H. Eshelman Of South Dickin-
son was an Abilene visitor and called
on the Reflector.
A. c. Bertschlnger came up from
Hope and took his automobile home
which was left here because OF bad
roads.
DR.. Alexander sterl OF Chicago Is
the guest OF his brother, G. 9. sterl,
on his way to Arizona and New
Mexico.
Mrs. A. Augustine has returned
home from Denver where she has
been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. H. g.
Ellison.
Mrs. H. G. Wann Is here for few
days visit before joining DR.. Wann In
Denver where they expect to buy o
home and locate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
Pianos at a Discount Of 20 to 40 Per
Cent,

Pianos at Discount Of 20 to 40 Per
Cent.
When Lyon & Healy Of Chicago
started in to rebuild their big estab-
lishment the entire piano trade OF
the United States wondered what
Lyon & Healy could do with their
vast collection Of fine instruments,
for these were no cheap factory
pianos, but pianos of the highest
reputation.
What Lyon G. Healy have done Is
to mark pianos, hundreds OF them,
at a discount Of 20 to 40 per cent.
The response upon the part of the
public is marvellous.
II you know the names of good
standard makes of pianos and the
prices always paid, you will need NO
second invitation to write to Lyon
G. Healy, 10 Adams street, Chicago,
for lists and terms. For you can
secure a genuine $500 upright for
$3.50, or other bargains In proper
ton.
Lyon G Healy give their own guar
antee with every one Of these pianos.
Nothing like this opportunity has
ever been given to music teachers,
students and music lovers hereto
fore.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

ON the following plan: Each indi-
yidual subscriber to subscribe $500
or more, in three equal notes, paya-
Bile in one, two and three years re-
spectlvely.
said subscriber to have the privi-
Iege Of either accepting Common OF
Preferred stock in the corporation
or the return Of the notes fully paid
M, at or previous to the expiration
Or maturity Of the last note.
said notes to bear the regular
bsnkabls rate Of Z per cent interest,"
snd n che event that the subscriber
desires the rstufn Of the note ! per
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nj interest shall be added thereto

cent interest shall be added thereto
from date.
It is further deemed advisable BY
the committee that. IL the subscribers
who advanced money under this plan
desire to obtain stock, that they des-
ignate It in writing to the secretary
Of the corporation, 50 that every In
diyidual subscriber may at his op-
ton. obtain either Common or Pre-
ferred stock before any stock Is Of
fered for sale to the general public.
It Is further proposed. that the
stock Of the corporation shan be -
sued At par. Of 10000 per share. in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
OF COMMITTEE FOR
THE CANNING FACTORY
Plans on which 1t Is Proposed to
Start Work.

We, the undersigned committee,
beg to offer the following plan as a
condition upon which to build the
proposed Canning Factory for the
city Of Abilene. which is now vnder
consideration By the commercial
club through TIE efforts Of Nr. Lari-
nI I'm. IA. ....sss ;. subscribed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
We Pay the Highest Price for Fggs at All Times
Q. s. CROOKS
Largest Exclusive Dry Goods store IN G0umey

order that the subscriber may either
acquire stock for the amount Of sub
scription, or a portion thereof.
It is further provided that all sub
seriptIons Of $4,000 or less shall
be payable in cash. as per plan here
in described.
signed, H. A. Anderson. J. N. Wa
tiers. L. h. Kump. Committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
Hen Fruit is Plenty.

The Union Pacific took out five
cars of eggs from this station today.
Three were shipped by J. e. Brewer,
one by the Pioneer Produce Co, and
one by the U. s. Packing Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

ABILENE VIEWS
Largest assortment In city at
popular price Of two for five
cents at the News Stand. List
of principal views on sale:
SCHOOLS
High School.
Garfield,
Mckinley.
st. Joseph's Academy.
CHURCHES
Methodist.
Methodist Pipe Organ.
Presbyterian.
Lutheran.
Grace Reformed.
Evangelical.
st. Johns Episcopal.
River Brethren.
STREET SCENES
Vine, north from First.
Third, west from Mulberry.
Cedar, north from Second.
Broadway, south Of Fourth.
Second, east from Cedar.
First Street Bridge.
Mud Creek, between First
and Third.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Library.
Court House.
Sheriff's Residence and Jail.
Belle Springs Creamery.
Birds Eye View Of business
section.
Farmers National Bank.
Smoky Hill River Bridge.
Browns Dam ana LlBnt
Plant.
Sand Springs Pumping Sta
ton.
Fair Grounds-AgriCultural
Hall.
Parker's Rink.
Business College.
Brown Block.
U. P. Hotel and Depot.
Central Hotel.
Seelye's Residence.
City Hall.
Security Mills.
Ne VS. STAND
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

church Sunday evening. She ex-
poets to leave in the near future
for India to do mission work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

For sale. ; good milk COWS, fresh
late IN winter. Geo. Stewart, TAI
mage. 2ed5twit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
The Ladies' Home Journal
Patterns
To Stout Women

The "shapeless stout woman" is getting scarce.
She has found remedy in the famous New Self Re
ducing Corset. 1t makes over your figure giving
YOU better shape than you ever had ever expect
to have and reduces your abdomen tso effectually
that you can take in your skirts at least three or four
INCHES.
There is a Self Reducing Corset in a model for
every type of stout women tall and stout short and
stout or just fat"
No. 800 for tall stout women with Flat
snn3 g14 Pf for short stout women 3.UO
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
"Ivanhoe Mills" Underwear the
Best at the Price.

Iyanhoe Mills is more than mere name. When
you see it sewed in garment you may know that It
is the best quality possible at the price 1t stands
for plainly made, carefully finished garment tnat
will give third more service than any underwear
we know Of at the same price.
The long staple cotton yarns that enter into the
manufacture Of these garments are selected with the
greatest Of care woven on the latest improved mach
merry. Every garment is carefully finished, is OF
uniform texture and is perfect fitting Honest gar
ments, honestly made to give long, hard and honest
service.
We are Abilene's selling agents for Ivanhoe
Mills Underwear and are proud Of the fact we can
offer such splendid garments at the price We want
to call your especial attention to seasonabe mum
hers. women's long sleeve vests and ankle-lengtn
pants medium weight, ideal for tween sea 80
sons wear A garment. ...... 20 anu OOe
The Washington times., 1909-09-12
AS TO CORNERING THE NEWS
BY COPYRIGHT.

a New York newspaper made ar
rsneements with Commander Peary
for exclusive control in this country OF
the explorers news story of his trip
to the Pole. When the story's first in
stallment came from the far North.
rival papers promptly got hold of early
copies of the favored journal and re-
produced the story almost as soon as
the first paper was able TO do So The
newspaper which had the contract with
Peary secured an injunction to prevent
like treatment Of future installments
of the narrative; but the very next day
this injunction was dissolved
Briefly the court held that news can
not very well be copyrighted. This
seems highly logical. In the first place,
the public's interest and rights in news
are paramount. If news could be copy
righted and exclusive control estab-
lished over it. strange things might be
made possible Matter of the greatest
moment TO the public might be nomi-
nally published under such protection,
for the actual purpose of eflecting its
practical suppression.
In the present instance. the corner
ing of the Peary story has served not
only in considerable measure 20 sup
press it., by limiting the extent of it's
circulation. but it appears 70 have
aroused considerable hostility toward
the explorer himself. who is put in the
ungracious position of specializing on
the results of his expedition. This is
unfair 70 Peary. because in truth he
made his contract as means to raising
money for Quitting the expedition. 1t
Is a bit pathetic. this spectacle of the
great explorer hooking" his chances
OF success with a publisher in order to
get money TO make the dash whose re-
suits have meant 50 much to him and
TO the world.
The incidental development Of a Judi
cial holding that the news Is the pub
lies, and cannot be cornered. is a good
thing; ana the smashing of this par
ticular contract will do nobody any
great harm under the circumstances.
The Washington times., 1909-09-12
NEW LIGHT ON THE EARTH'S
NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBOR.

Photographs taken of the planet
Mars by a party Of Lick Observatory
astronomers on the summit of Mt.
Whitney are expected 10 show the
quantity Of water vapor on the earth's
nezt-door planetary neighbor. and
thereby adj 20 the arguments for or
against the possibility Of life thereon.
Perhaps we shall have a resurrection
of the verbal warfare that ragged
hercely when the so-called canals and
polar snow-caps on this planet were
discovered.
Mars Is magnificent object in the
southeastern evening sky these days.
being more conspicuous even than tho
usually peerless Venus, which can also
be seen at this time following the sun
70 the western horizon. The war gods
star il now in the most favorable posi-
ton possible in relation TO the earth.
and It will be fifteen years before IL re-
turns to All equally favorable position.
The belief that this planet is inhabited
n based on the fact that the conditions
Thereon. 50 far a. they can be deter
mined. resemble those on the earth's
surface more nearly than do those Of
any Of the other planets
The old theologians reluctantly gave
up the idea that the earth was the
center Of the universe feeling that the
dignity of man was thereby lowered
When il was proved, however that the
earth was a mere speck in infinite space,
with no clsim whatever 90 considera-
ton from the standpoint Of size, they
seized upon the theory that it is the
only inhabited world and thereby dig
nified and honored Of The Creator. The
consensus of opinion, however, seems to
be that recent discoveries have tended
TO support the theory that life is pos
sible on our near neighbor, or at least
The Washington times., 1909-09-12
ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC CON
TROVERSY ARISES.

Ii this thing keeps up. we shall
grow to regret the fact that the art OF
exploration and discovery was ever in
vented. It is shameful enough for men
to handy short and ugly words, but
when women begin the practice it is
nothing short of calamitous. Don't
take Annie Peck too seriously is the
sense of statement made by Mrs.
Fannie Bullock Workman Immediately
on arriving in this country from Europe
yesterday; she isn't scientific and she
hasn't produced the figures to prove
that she is the champion woman noun
tain climber of the world. | am that
myself"
Miss Peck climbed Huascarsn, in the
Andes. and alleges that it is about o.
600 feet high Mrs. Workman climb
ed Nun Kun, in the Himalayas. and
says it is higher than Huascaran.
though its scientific measurement is
only 23.3O0 feet. Her assertion is sure
to provoke return outburst from Miss
Peck.
Mrs Workman also throws down the
gauntlet to her rival in the matter of
the disputed question of skirts or knick-
erbockers. Mrs. Workman is married
and stands for skirts. Miss Peck is not
married and stands for kniekerboekers.
Deprecating controversy as we do. we
must, nevertheless. admit that the i'm
portance OF this question demands thor
Ough investigation and decision by the
leading scientific societies of the world
with reference TO its utilitarian. artistic.
sociologie, psychic, and theologic sides.
Society has frowned upon the bicycle
boomers. but the consensus of opinion
is favorable to the sheath skirt. There
seems thus to be room for difference
of opinion, but is there. among right
thinking pcople2 Society is not the
court OF the last resort. For our part,
we denounce all such innovations as
tending. and intended, to impede the
cause Of the suffragist. What shall it
profit woman to gain the highest
mountain and lose. her own costume?