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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Exulain 1t To The People.

LET orr republican friends of the
preat agricultural west explain why
fbev feel sncb sOlicitude for the mining
and manufacturing sections OF this
country. In the election OF Carr
isle they see that the democrats
will lose votes in these raw ore q
and protected localities. American IN
dnstries are weak and need the con-
finued nrotectiOn of the government,
and fine agitation of reducing the tariff
will cost the democrats losing number
of votes.
What if it does? To battle for an
in,nroved condition of society, to strug-
ole to make life easier and happier for
fhe masses. is a grand thing, and the
principle will win because 1t contains
the true elements Of economy and hu-
manity.
Is it marty selfishnesS, or is it patriot
ism. which impels the natural or sell
constituted republican leader to extend
his nrotectiOn to the corporate powers
and monopolies which alone threaten
the stability of this government
It isn't patriotism. The stars and
stripes float above prosperous, happy,
united people. but the passions and
hates of a war which should be forgot
ten are appealed to in every conceivable
way by YenOmous writers who dared
not face the conflict. The anarchlal,
traitorous South favOrs tariff reform,
and the cry is raised that the South is
irving to take part in the government
of the country! Such an interference OF
the most prosperous section OF the nation
can not be tolerated by these patriotic
souls. and to keep the North arrayed
against the South and thereby exclude
it from all participation in government,
they attempt to antagOnlZe the DuSl-
ness interests of the two sections. But
such a despicable course Will never
win. The North and South are closely
bound together by commercial ties
already the number of cotton factories
at the South is nearly as large as that at
New England, and they have grown
and prospered in an impoverished sec
ton without asking to be protected
from the powerful competition of New
England. Protection is a falacy; 1t is
a falsehOod. The raw material for
wooden, cotton, iron anu OCileI Hldhu-
features are found in abundance within
our own borders; our transportation
facilities are not surpassed in any coun-
try on the Globe; our fuel is as cheap 4;
the purchasing power of wages in the
United States is no greater than the
wages paid to English wOrkmen; we
are rich and prosperous as a country,
and it is the utmost folly to say that
our manufacturers must be protected.
Selfshness dictates the policy of the
Republican party. The corporations
and monopOHeS were created and fOs-
tered by that party, and they are in
separately welded together. In pro-
tecting the shameless fraud and cor
ruptiOn and oppression Of the present
economic system, the Republican party
is begging for its own life.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Gov. Click will do all in his power to
right a wrong of long years standing.
State agent CrawfOrd's admirable brief
sustains the Allen county farmers, and
the REFLECTOR's sympathy goes out
to them in their effort to secure their
illegally withheld rights. No greater
curse was ever brought upon this coun-
try than these railroad land grants or
steals have proven to be. 1t is encour-
aging to note that, by virtue of demo-
cratic agitation and democratic House,
some realizing sense of the wrong has
been pumped into the Administration.
A complete reform of the Government
is an imperative necessity.
Hon. DUDLEY C. HASKELL, repre-
sentative from the Second COMPRESSION
al District, died at Washington, d. c.,
last Sunday, of general debility, the pri-
mary cause of which was overwOrk.
Death was hardly expected, and its
coming has cast a gloom over his con-
stituents and, indeed, over the whole of
Kansas. Congressman HASKELL was
one of the ablest men in the House, and
it is not questioned that, had he lived,
his ability, legislative experience and
thorough knowledge of the tariff ques-
ton would have made him the leader of
the republican side. He was among the
earlier settlers of Kansas, and his pub
lie life was one of remarkable purity
and sincerity. He did not enter Con-
gress to make money. AS an exchange
says of him, ''he leaves a clear record
and a good name to his family. 1t is
his best eulogium." The mortal
of the distinguished dead, in charge of
Sergeant-at-armS LeedOm, and accom-
panied by his family and the congress
sional committee, left Washington on
Monday in special car for Lawrence,
Kan. The cOrtege arrived at Lawrence
Wednesday morning, and short serv-
ice, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Rankin of
the Congregational church, was held at
the residence of the late representative.
There were present a number of con-
gresham, Including Speaker CARLISLE.
The pail bearers were: EX-Speaker
Keifer, Representatives Morrill, and
Perkins of Kansas, Tucker of Virginia,
Reed of Maine and J. d. Taylor of Ohio.
AS tribute of respect, the House and
Senate adjourned Monday, and Mr..
HAsKELL's seat was draped in mourn
ing. Kansas has lost the services of
one of her brightest, most valued sons.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Belle Springs Sprouts.

A merry Christmas to the REFLECTOR and its
many readers.
Eli Hoffman was Smelling corn on last Monday
with COakS' large shelter. The result waS513
bushels OF Shelled corn in about one half days
work.
p. F. Keller has completed combination barn
and corn crib which adds considerable to the ap-
pearance and convenience OF his premises.
An exhibition was held at the Oreide school
house on last Tuesday evening, consisting OF Sci
Optican scenes OF the far west, and beautiful Eu-
Topean scenes by John L. SimSOn.
1.-The average juvenile is earnestly looking for
tie ones will not be forgotten. Remember the
needy and those who would greatly appreciate
something in the way OF a little present.
MIC. Hoffman has lostsomeiof his young cattle,
(yearlingS) which is supposed to be due to the
smut which sometimes accumulateS on the ear
OF corn in the huSk. Farmers should make note
OF this and prevent their cattle from getting this
foul matter if possible. Large quantities of it
was found in the stomach OF one upon eXamina-
ton.
The REFLECTOR informs the people where to
get anything and everything for a merry Christ
mas time.
Corn husking has been somewhat retarded Ow-
ing to the recent cold snap. Mr.. Lundey has about
so acres OF corn unhusked. 4 good chance for
winter job for some one.
The little snow squabble on last Monday morn
ing made one think about winter.
Mr.. Goodspeed is teaching the Oreide school
with good success .. K.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Woodbine Waits.

Thos. Wilson is just recovering from the I'M
jonting OF one OF the great phalangeS or the foot
Tom had painful time OF 1t.
A few of the many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Huston gave them a surprise call last week.
They were kindly received, and decided after
spending the evening pleasantly, that those are
the kind OF folks to surprise.
ssDrummerS and commercial men find their way
to this as well as any other city," says Mr.. Scott
who knows how to buy and sells cheap.
JAS A. Gillett finished threshing his crop Of
wheat and summed it up to 1887 bushels.
Mr. David Book, Of Carrie Greek, still has few
watermelOnS on hand. I'VE Wonder" had the
pleasure OF helping to dSsect one OF them, which
was quite delicious Mr.. Book has one which
measures 81 and 39K inches in circumference, solid
as ever, and thinks of keeping it few months
yet.
Miss Eliza j. Potter has a new organ. It's the
one that took the blue ribbon at the Co Fair in
the fall. 1t certainly is daisy.
Mr.. Keath left Woodbine last Sunday for Sum-
ner county:
Butler and Gibson are back again, bright, happy
and jovial.
The Institute at Carrie Greek was well attend
ed, and an interesting and beneficial time was
spent by both teacher and pupil.
The latest is the wolf-chase. George, tell Mar
tin "nevermore" WONDER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller'S Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
~HRISTMAS Cards! Christ
~ mas Cards. Such an ele-
CANT line at Northcraft's.

Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at KelSer's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Study un Your Titles

TO YOUR lands during the leisure hours
of winter. A little precaution now may
save much trouble in future. If you
have no abstract Of title from the rec
ords YOU should lose no time in obtain
ing one. We should be pleased to sup
plyyou. l. y. HENRY q w.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Proceedings of Carrie Creek Institute,

Meeting was called to order at 11:3O by E. R.
Potter. George Herr was elected Pres, and j. B.
Martin Sec'y, then adjourned to 1880 when the
program was taken up and dispensed with as
time would permit, in an interesting and practi-
cal manner. The evening exercises were inter-
esting and the time short. After voting thanks
to the kind. people of the district, such as the
Schwender, Book, Unkefer and Potter families
for their hospitality, the Institute adjourned well
satisfied, to meet at Union Valley, Jan. 18th, "a
at Is o'clock SECRETARY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Candies of the Best Make

and quality put up in pound fancy box
es suitable for a nice Christmas pres
emit. Come and see them, at Keller
bakery.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas Candies and Nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas Candies and Nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas Candies and Nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas Candies and Nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, Ord street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, 3rd street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
LAYERS of Good Meat

Go to Lewis old reliable meat market,
corner of Cedar and Third street, Ioi
their beefsteaks and roaStS. 4-tI.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

+. S. Kelley hast just a0h@t
everpbody acants for Christmas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Call and see those Holiday Goods at
the new store OF
WV SpICKLER, MEEK & Co.'s.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Holiday Goods
SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY.

1t may pay to call and see whether
you buy or not.
D. G.. SMITH, DRUGGIST.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
h00 FARMS

Wanted on our Sale List for the win
ter trade.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Silrer,care for everybody at wholesale
prices, at KeIley'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Don't fail to see the GRANDEST,
MOST BRILLIANT and wonderful
illumination and display ever seen in
the West. Remember the time and
place, Dec. %, "a, Is. ]. s. KELLEY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
pAPGAINSl

Spickler, Meek s. Co. are receiving
large stock of Goods for the honday
trade. Call early and get bargains.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

We Still Live.
The most complete line of Humphreys
Homeopathic medicines in the county
at Northcraft's. S-tf.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
No Darkness.

Buy the self-Ightning Tabular Ian
tern. for sale at Northcraft's; also, the
Bulls Eye and Leader, the finest ian an
terms out. OIL
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

If you want job work of any kind ex-
ecuted with neatness and dispatch give
the REFLECTOR Office call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
spICKLHR. MEEK & Co.,

Have opened branch store at Solo
mon. This wide-a-wake hrm means
business,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

T. S. Kelley can sell yo,' goods
cheaper than any house in the Vest.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

silrer,care for everybody at wholesale
prices, at KelleyS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

&lUerrare at acholesals prices.
y. s. Kelley
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Buy your Christmas candies and nuts
at Keller's Bakery, Sd street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
80 PointIi Contract wi

Paint! Paint II COntractW WIN I.dH-
caster s. Mcdowell for your painting
place of business over City Blacksmith
shop. Satisfaction in every respect
guaranteed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
TOYS !!
Toys! TOYS II

For bargains in Holiday Goods give
w n. Mcdowell, the new Druggist at
Enterprise, call. Everything new and
10 cnit the trade, Be sure and call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Whisp Brushes,

Clothes Brushes and Feather busters
at Northcraft's. S-H
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
CHRISTMAS CANDIES
at Keller's Bakery, Sd street.

Just received a large quantity Of
Burt's shoes at McInerney's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
INTERESTING TO FARMERS.

A car lead of Labelle Wagons has
just been received by the Berry Bros.
Mercantile Company. The farmers
should bear this fact in mind and 60 to
Berry Bros. for their wagons.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

H. s, Kelley can sell you goods
cheaper than any house IN tile Vest.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
THE WINDS ARE COLD.

Mother dear, but this magnificent
Stove from Berry Bros. is indeed COM
fort and a joy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

- Il fine assortment Of Gold and SiI
GER Headed Canes, at Kelleys.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Extra Fine Lot
OF Roasted Coffee in 4 pound cans at
Harry Becker & Co. s.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
HOLIDAY GOODS.

H GdUiis 0n at 5 Bishops is; a 5
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
60 TO McINERNEY'S

For Gents Furnishing Goods, Hat
and Caps, Gloves, sc.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
NOTICE.

Parties indebted to the undersigned
will please come and settle without
further notice or delay. If you have
not the money, give me your note as
my accounts must be squared up.
loft NJ. NICOLAY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
WINTER IS HERE

And the cheapest place to buy bed
covering is at Upshaw's Furniture
Store. 13-4W.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

California Honey at Nelson's.
Great Bargains at McInerney's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Goods cheap at McInerney's.
All Kinds of Nuts
at Keller's Bakery. Sold very cheap.
Special Inducements
made to sunday schools for Christmas
trees on prices at Keller's bakery.

See the elegant display of Diamonds at
KelLey's.
See the elegant display of diamonds at
Keltey's.
IS. Kelley has just s0hat
everybody ava1sts for Christmas.
HOFFMAN'S PATENT FLOUR
TRY
JOHNTZ & RICE'S FLOUR!
TRY
STODDARD s. FLENNER'S FLOUR
TRY
MY CHOICE BUCKWHEATF FLOUR
GEO. WEEKS FEED STORE!
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

General Merchandise at Nelson's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

{ Christmas) t a christmas }
( Goods E. Bish- Goods :
[ Cheap OPP 81 Co.'S Cheap !
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Editorial Ends.

The Province of Manitoba, British
America, isworking up little revolu-
ton of its own. The ManitObans assert
that the financial and railroad policy
of the Dominion government is against
Manitoba and if relief is not afforded
they threaten to cast their fortunes with
the United States. Northern Dakota is
cold enough, and it would hardly be
profitable to annex the home of the
winter king and his billiards. to this
country. Seventy-eight degrees below
zero is too much for this free and glori
Gus republic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
McINERNEY'S

Is the place to buy shirts CHEAP.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

The farmers of Allen county, Kansas,
after struggling for years for their
rights, have sent a memorial of 200
names to Gov. Click asking his influ-
ence with the Attorney General of the
United States to persuade the latter
gentleman to bring suit in equity in the
United States court against the Santa
Fe railroad company. The suit will
test the legality of the patents which
the railroad company hold on large
lot of the fertile lands of Allen county.
The petitioners claim that these patents,
issued by a republican governor, were
never earned by the Santa Fe company,
and ask that the company be compelled
to prove its right to the even as well as
odd sections covered by the patents.
The appeal is timely and pertinent, and
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
ABILENE MARKETS,

markets are corrected every Wednesday at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-03
General News.

Native" oysters are selling now in Lon.
don for dollar dozen, and are poor at that
price.
Sixteen hotels in Chicago are assessed at
sc, 800, 900. The theatres of the city are
valued at about 100000.
At some of the Western fairs this year a
great secret is sold in sealed envelopes at
ten cents apiece. The following is the secret
Never buy al article before examining it,
II you had known this before, you would no,
have paid ten cents for a worthless envelope
when you could have got q dozen good ones
for the same price"
A writer in the journal of Chemistry
SAYS careful estimates show that three hours
Of hard study wear the body more than y
whole day Of physical labor. The Germans
have a saying: "Without phosphorus no
thought" and the consumption Of that essen
tial ingredient of the brain increases in pro-
portion to the amount of labor which this
organ is called on to perform. The impor-
lance of the brain a. a working organ is
shown by the amount of blood it receives,
which is proportionately greater than that OF
any other part Of the body. One-fifth of the
blood goes to the brain. although its average
weighht is only ne-fortieth of the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-03
Personal.

The Emperor of China, who 10 yet minor,
lives in the same apartments a. did his pre-
decessors.
Mrs. Bright. sister in law Of John Bright,
is a missionary in Honolulu.
The King of Greece will leave Copenhagen
to-day on short visit to England. lie will
probably visit Greece again within year or
two.
Sarah Bernhardt's "Frou- Frou" is draw ing
the largest houses ever known at the Porte
st. Martini STheatre-over IL, 900 francs night
ly.
The monument to Senator Ben Hill is to BE-
of marble, six feet six inches high. 1t is to
be set on granite pedestal and base that will
be twelve feet six inches high.
A statue of Daniel Rowiands has lately
been unveiled at Llangeitho. Wales. He
was the founder Of the Calvinistic Methodist
Church, which is now the most numerous
sect in the Principally.
The man named CLARK, who has succeeded
to some of the duties of the late John Brown
in Queen Victories service, 10 q nephew of
Brown. Nearly or quite all the servants at
Balmoral are either Browns or Clarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-03
EricssOn's Latest Inventions.

John Ericsson, who built the Monitor, 10
nov so years old, but he is not resting on
his laurels. In his old age he has thought
out another new idea which is now being
practically tested, and which if successful,
will inaugurate another naval revolution
This is a torpedo boat that sails under water
and discharges its missile beneath the waves
with unerring accuracy and irresistible
force Capt. Ericsson calls the model of
this torpedo boat ''the Destroyer" and it
deserves its title.
The largest fleets Of the strongest vessels
will be almost useless in time Of war II
attacked, below the water-line, by this sub
assailant, whose projectile goes through
iron armor ~ if it we're merely . coat of
paint, the torpedo exploding when the vessel
is struck. The officials Of our navy are now
making experiments with this invention and
their reports as to the force and accuracy of
this projectile are satisfactory. "It is,"
think, an accomplished success :" says Capt
Ericsson, modestly. If some of the wild
stories of Jules Verne could be realized as
actual facts would the results be any more
amazing than Capt. Ericsson's inventions of
the iron on raft that sank the Merrimac,
and the submarine Destroyer which is to
bring destruction to the iron clads?
But if this may be said Of the Monitor and
the Destroyer, how much more true 10 il OF
TIE solar engine, discovery which Capt.
Ericsson has employed several years In per.
feeding and Of which he 10 now building .
working model in the back yard of his resi-.
dence. The solar engine is simply an en-
gine to be ran BY the sun. Il requires no
tire, and, consequently, no fuel. The sun
shines upon it and the engine moves. The
more sunshine there 10, the greater force Of
the motion, and ty stsring up and utilizing