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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
A Contemplated Enterprise of Con-
siderable Magnitude.

J. n. Prather, of California, is in the
city trying to form stock company for
the manufacture of the Shippee Com
bined Harvester and Thresher. This
machine originated in California, where
it has proven magnificent success, re-
ducing the price of cutting and thresh-
ing the grain to three cents per bushel
One of these machines was awarded
the blue ribbon at our fair last week.
Mr.. Prather says that he will not need
much money to start with no more
than 1900, of which amount he will
give One-fifth.. In less than two years
he guarantees that the mandatory
will occupy large buildings and run a
force of 200 men. Mr.. G. b. Hoffman,
of Enterprise, is trying to have Mr..
Prather locate at Enterprise, offering
him substantial inducements, we be-
lieve. Abilene business men would do
well to give the matter some attention.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
ABILENE REFLECTOR.
Thursday, Sep rs, 1884.
How to Make a Successful Fair.

The Agricultural and Industrial AS
ISOLATION of Dickinson county held its
third annual fair last week, and what
ever of success was attained was done
without much aid from the AsSocia-
ton.
Scarcely two weeks, notice of the fair
dates was given and the premium list
unrevised was given to the anxious
public almost on the eve of the fair. In
reality, the people of the county made
the fair this year with but slight en-
couragement from the management. No
effort was made to secure agricultural,
stock and other exhibits, and the races,
which were unsatisfactory to say the
least, were left to run themselves. No
special invitations were given the peo-
pie to attend, and the attendance was
of a spontaneous nature.
That the fair was as much of a sue
cess as it was is to be wondered at.
The fruit exhibit was very fine; the
stock show was good but not large, and
our merchants and others made very
creditable displays. The citizens of
the county did well; so well, in fact,
as to prove that with proper effort the
managers of the Association could make
the Dickinson county fair one of the
very best in the state, and increase the
aggregate attendance during the week
to $1,000 or 10000 people.
Dickinson county this year had near
ly 5000 acres in tame grasses, she has
$3.50 horses; 1865 mules; S,4S2 mich
COWS; q ,2O4 other cattle; %, 182 sheep;
As, 566 hogs; %, 457 apple trees; 996 pear
trees; 1877, 746 peach trees; Is, 4O6 plum
trees; 13, 109 cherry trees, all in bearing,
and four times the number of the same
kind of trees not in bearing; she has
more than 800 acres in small fruits; she
stood second in wheat yield and about
tenth in corn yield. In addition to all
this, there is great deal of bloOded
stock in the county, embracing as fine
animals as can be found in the state.
With all of her magnificent resources
and her disposition to be enterprising,
it is the cold truth to say that her fair
is disgrace to her.
Next year, let the fair managers issue
a liberal premium list and get it into
the hands of the farmers, Stockmen and
others at least two months before the
meeting of the fair; let them place large
fair posters at every prominent place in
the county, and let them reform the
speed ring and offer other attractions.
To do all this may require more time
and money than have heretofore been
expended, but the result will more than
compensate for the extra trouble and
expense. An impetus will be given to
the Dickinson county fair, large num-
bers of people will come from all parts
of the county, and the gate receipts and
entree fees will astonish the now too
careful and cautious managers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
Magnanimity VS.. Duplicity.

EDITORS REFLECTOR =
These two words embrace all written
by the Chairman Of our "CO. Cen.
Com" and the actions of our county
candidates. The Chairman is known
as an astute politician; he avails him
self of every trifie, even to getting on
both sides of every question. Even the
two great elementS-fire and water
are made serviceable to him-water
works and a courthouse destroyed by
fire. Yea, even the unparalleled pros
perity of nation is made SubServient.
'sTallyrandr has voted here and voted
Herewith all parties hence duplicity
in his every action. Well done, good
and faithful chairman.
Our candidates are magnanimOuS in
the extremely County attorney and
county auditor forgive prohibs and re-
subs alike. But the climax is reached
in our candidate for the Legislature
from the north district. He is the very
personification of magnanimity Sure
ly nothing but the mantle of charity
and hope covers such mul-heart!
Does the Hon. gentleman remember
the Champion of Atchison when he was
member of the last Legislature ? The
''Siamese twins" & Co? In justice to
the late member will say he was at that
time prohibitioniSt and anti-railrOad
man. Mr.. Martin was, it is supposed,
an ti-prohibitiOniSt, and as he fought
the members from Dickinson county"
we were left to infer at least that the
''Chdmpi0n man. was not in sympathy
with our members. Where comes in
the change?
Magnanimity, while denoting great
ness of mind, does not do justice to our
party leaders"-our federal officers.
They represent the ''mOral element"
and, if you please, much of the esprit
uous element" These men, pure in
motive, desire only the success of the
party, caring nothing for the "loaves
and fishes" only for the fragments
that are left" They are men who look
upon sneak thief as contemplate, and
upon an embezzler as an honorable citi-
zen, above the civil service rules. Re
publicans follow such men? Walk into
their parlors They are not boilers
do not believe in boiling federal doors.
These gentlemen are consistent they
believe in voting for men mot dead
heads)-men who will use their public
Office for private emolument. Go in,
Gazette; go in, prohibitionists; be con-
sistent; follow the brigade; vote for
Mr.. Martin, the bitter opponent of st.
John; vote for Mr.. Blaine, no longer
the 'private citiZen'' but the national
candidate of great party which pro-
hibits voting for prohibition vote for
Mr.. Blaine, who said, 81 would make
the tax on spirituous and malt liquors
a permanent resource to all the States as
a source of revenue"
am a republican and will vote for
Mr.. Martin for the reason that he prom
ises to enforce the prohibitory law.
And l will vote for st. John who made
it possible for Martin to enforce such a
wholesome law. l would rather see
Cleveland elected-whOse public record
is good-than Blaine, whose public rec
ord is VIGOROUSLY venal from monied
view.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

Mr.. BLAINE says he was married in
1850. He gives the names of two wit
nesses but not the name of the minis
ter or magistrate who performed the
ceremony. The Indianapolis Sentinel
should have those witnesses appear in
the jury box. 1t should have the per-
son who married the couple testify.
What if they are dead, did you say?
That would be bad, indeed. There is
no public record of the marriage, and
Mr.. BLAINE's word isn't worth much,
now. If the three important witnesses
are dead, Mr.. BLAINE cannot prove his
first secret marriage, and the Sentinel S
story will stand as correct, because Mr..
BLAINE, in his letter of explanation,
admits the truth of it. Mr.. BLAINE,
who would defend the honor of his
family with his life if need be- is in a
very bad and ridiculous position.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

w. p. Campbell, candidate for Chief
Justice, and G.. p. Smith, candidate
for Attorney General, both on the DEM
ocratic ticket, arrived Unexpectedly in
our city last Saturday afternoon, and in
the evening addressed very respecta-
BILE crowd at the corner of Broadway
and Second. Both talks were good
and attentively listened to. 1t is to be
regretted that their coming was unex-
pected, or else they would have been
greeted by large crowd. They have
appointments at different points in the
state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
PUBLIC SALEl

We will offer at public sale at Dur
ham Park, Marion County, Kansas, 80
miles south of Abilene, Is miles north
of Marion Center, and 8 miles north of
HillsbOro, Kas. ON Monday, Oct. 6, '84,
120 head of high grade Short HornC Cows,
in calf by pedigreed Short-Horn Bulls;
and 8 pedigreed Short-Hor Bulls, bred
by Albert Crane, Durham Park; also
100 head of last spring calves. All the
Calves are from Short-Horn bulls, bred
by Albert Crane, Durham Park. The
Cows range in age from to 6years old,
and are fine mixers.
TERMS OF SALE,
A credit of II months time on good
bankable paper, with interest at 10 per
cent. per annum; per cent. discount
for cash.
Sale to commence promptly at 1890,
a. M. and Lunch provided.
w. d. ARMSTRONG.
GEORGE I'll. PAIFREY.
j. n. BURTON, Auctioneer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

The republicans of Dickinson county
are making arrangements for a monster
rally at Abilene on the 3rd of October.
John A. Martin and other prominent
speakers will be present, and excur-
siOns will be run from neighbOring
towns. 1t is promised that we shall see
the biggest political demonstration ever
held i'll the state. Certainly, the de-
tails are being well looked after by Alb
ilene republicans. Well, let the wheels
go round. Click will carry the county
by 500 majority.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
Notice.

A meeting of the Policy Holders OF
the Kansas Farmers Mutual Fire In
surance Company, of Abilene, will be
held in the court house in Abilene, KS.
on Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 1884, at one o.
clock, p. m, for the transaction of i'm
pOrtant business, and to hear the report
of the investigating committee appoint
ed June 2Sth to investigate the books
and affairs of said company. Every
body come. Signed: A. III. Lilies. OF
tawa county n. Blevins, Dickinson
county; j. Tinker, Saline county; g.
A. Radell, Mcpherson county, and 100
others.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
Total majority for bonds,
Fatal Accident.

Mr.. MuSser, wealthy Pennsylvania,
met with fatal accident near Herring
ton, last Monday night. He had bought
a section of land near Harrington and
was on his way to look at another piece.
He was sitting with his son on the back
seat of a spring wagon, when, in cross
ing a ditch, the seat tipped over and
threw Mr.. Musser to the ground. Being
a very large man, the fall injured him
internally, and he died on Tuesday
morning. The body was embalmed by
Mr.. Eicholtz, of this city, Tuesday af-
ternoOn. 1t will be started Friday to
Lancaster, Pa, the home of the unfOr-
tunate gentleman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

Tuesday morning about seven O. clock,
B. F. Blanchard, only son of Mr.. A. d.
Blanchard, of Union township, was shot
through the body, near the heart, by
the accidental discharge of his own gun,
killing him almost instantly. He was
bringing the gun down an outside stair
way, dragging it by the muzzle, when
the hammer caught on the step, caus-
ing its discharge. Deceased was about
seventeen years of age and was an ex-
emplary young man, highly respected
by all that knew him, and his stricken
parents have the deep sympathy of a
wide circle of friends in their great be-
reavement.- MonOpOliSt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

One or two more letters from Mr..
BLAINE in defence of his character and
his managers will be forced to take him
from the track. This libel suit which
he has inaugurated is giving him great
deal of trouble. He should not have
rushed into the courts, because the
chances are that the law will down him.
He should have answered the charge in
the immortal words of Grover CLEvE-
LAND: "Ten the TRUTH
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

''My whole connection with the road
has been as open as the day. If there
had been anything to conceal about it
should not have touched it. Blaine,
in House Of Representatives,.
g No one will ever know from me that
l disposed of single dollar in Maine. -
Blaine to Fisher.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
a Great Treat.

An enjoyable entertainment. Amuse-
ment blended with instruction The
Great Quadrupantheon, with the Big
Minstrel Troupe! Heywood's Masto-
dons and Picturesque Uncle Toms Cab
in will appear at Opera House on Sat-,
Oct. 4. In addition to Minstrelsy, there
is the Picturesque Uncle Toms Cabin,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

The Smoky Hill Baptist Association
will meet with the Baptist church in
this city, October 1st and I'd. The
meetings will begin on Tuesday even
ing. The sessions of the Association
will be held morning, afternoon and
evening, closing with a preaching serv-
ice on Thursday. The citizens of Abb
lene are cordially invited to attend these
meetings. The members of the church
and congregation that can entertain
delegates and visitors are requested to
report without delay to Mr.. Harvey
Shadinger or the pastor of the church.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

II do not feel that 1 shall prove a
dead head in the enterprise if 1 once
embark in it. '-Bldine to Fisher.
lowing to your political position,
you were able to work off all your bonds
at a very high price. Fisher to Blaine.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
FOR SALE.

Choice pedigreed Berkshire pigs of
either sex, of largest size and purest
breeding, also one high grade short-hOrn
cow and bull calf, good color and good
individuals. Call ON or address
JAMES ELLIOTT, Abilene, Kas.
Residence 3! miles east of Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

MAJOR CALKINs, the republican can
didate for governor of Indiana, said in
a recent speech that any soldier who
voted the democratic ticket ought to
be shot, and any colored man who voted
the democratic ticket ought to be put
back into slavery. This is Calkins'
idea of a free ballot.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
Voting Bonds.

The railroad bonds voted on by the
six southern townships, Tuesday of last
week, were carried by good majorities.
Only in Lyon does there seem to have
been any fight made. The following
are the official returns:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
Bids TO Furnish The County With
Coal

The County Commissioners meet on
the 9Th of October, and on the Sth they
will receive sealed bids from RESPONSE
BILE parties to furnish the county with
coal. All coal dealers will govern them
selves accordingly.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
You Can Save

your fence posts by buying your Fenc-
ing material of A. B. Fox, Harrington,
Kansas. Only 81 posts are required to
fence one mile. Write for particu-
lars. 4-2m.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT SALINA. KAs.,
september 10, 1884. 7
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention IN
make nnal proof In support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before Clerk District,
court, at Abilene, Kas., on Nov LIST, 1884, viz
6,-16.-3E. ~
de names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of.
S SS iand, VIZ: +. Nottorf, J. NJ. Dooly, F. W.
McMillen, SD. Linninger, aI OF Dickinson county
Kansas.
]. NJ, HODGE, Register
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25
Good Variety

of States, Book Straps and Bags, Exer-
else Books, Scratch Blocks, &C., at
Sewell's, cheap.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

Cheap guns at Hodge
Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-25

Flowing reduced to an exact SCIENCE and it's correct prnei' es
embodied in this new Wheeled Suky Plow Perfect IN COZ
struoto simple in operation and the htest draft pillow the
world This the universal testimony Of farmers who have used It
taxing your horses By securing the best pillow ever made-THE FLY
ING DUTCHMAN, manufactured by
MOLINE PLOW COMPANY, MOLINE ILL.
FOB SALE BY
BERRY BROS MER. co.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-03
agy2EIgl3 EE4ES.

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Il SUE - '''
DoTE take Old b!acH-"Ait"t
picture frames, etc, |" th2 SHOP
10 De rcn0T"fed, as you can ei'-
silly VaFnIsh tHe"a yourself Use
a Farh!s4 MADE o! gum aGsi!a2'
diaSolVeA in "ic1Anl' hntai "i.A
burnt umoer. Aou VII! prop e
ABLY upset soMo "I 'iiia on 'ne
carpet or the bapJ WA ufIhh Il
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-03

~ made edible by fire" ct is
brought). "Waiter, dissect with
care the same do not violently
separate the parts, lest myjoints
should suffer diSiocation from
the discordant sound" [it is
,lonel 'Water, place u tender
portion of the breast upon my
plate, with tho nrcessary ac
compartments" 1t is done rs
ordered, ana the gentleman
commences his dinner.
y wag, who, with others, had
observed these proceedings,
seats himself at the table oppo
site to our hero.
Wag.-"Waiter, furnish me
with Il female fowl. [The wal
Ter understands the joke, and
does as he is Li.ll. Waitcr, dis
sever now her component
parts 1T is don"l. "WaitcT,
divide those parts into portions
suitable to pliabia Capacity
LOpening his mou'h, and throw
ing himself back in the chairl.
"Naiter, place one Of them il"
the oyitioe before YOU" lOnr
hero begins 10 understand the
quiz and is evidently disconcc"
ted.
"TFaitey arag nay .jaecs ~
Amid Yoars OF laughter, and
curses upon his lips our Acr0
rushcs from the room.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-03
GoLlEg sgaIgMG gsaeAlTEg.

| We see it going the rounds Of
! the press that the doctors have
pronounced the roller skating
unhealthy. OF course il Is. We
can cite several cIs,s within
our owu knowledge. Our friend
McWhirler isan enthusiast, and
in three months lis legs have
grown twelve iUchcs loager,
while be has not increased il
height :the fact being only that
he is gradually splitting himscI!
SO that il six months more lie
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-03
Feliciana Sentinel.
Saturday, May 3, 1884.
MOT BEAUTIFUL"

They may say thou art not beautiful.
To me thou art most fair!
And shrined within my faithful heart,
Thine image dear wear.
In every glance in every smile,
Isee nameless grace;
For love of mine. n angels son!
Shines through thy mortal face!
Thy baud is rough, and brown with toll,
Yet soft as summer rain:
With light and soothing touch it falls
Upon the brow of pain;
The sufferer feels its healing power
Rob death of half its sting,
And deems that little toll stained hand
White as an Angels wing.
And, sweetheart mine, no wilde:ing light!
Flash from thy modest eyes;
Too tiInid is their downcaSt glance,
To startie or SURPRISE;
Yet would have them shining near,
To watch me when pray,
To keep my heart from worldly thoughts,
Sweet eyes OF gentle gray.
No modern tashion mars thy robo,
So softly flowing down;
Yet hangs naraeless dignity
Around that simple gown.
No pretty simpering queen of art,
Nor slave TO fashion thou:
Thy pure and gracious woclaphood
Is written on thy brow.
A throne of thought, that virgin brow
Hides in thy clustering hair,
OF ample breadth, that life may trace
lis uoblest records there.
Not beautiful my peerless queen.
What idle words they speak.
Who may not mark Loves dawuing blush
Shy mantling DER thy cheek?
mot beautiful"'-tny best beloved,
If sweet ana humble worth
Crowns not wish perfect loneliness,
Then noug;lt is fair On earth.
The children fly from fairer forms,
To cluster round tiny knee;
And that they deem thee beautiful,
By their fond looks l see!
My only love! ] would not dare
To change thee Il could;
To me thou art most beautiful,
Because thou art 50 good.
To me thy gentle face must be
The iovelie5t ever seen
The fairest face IN al The world,
My love, my star, nv queen
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-03
lFEEGTAg1GE OF nAHgERS.

The following pen picture of
a sclf-opiuated, self important
igHoramuS, when he attempts
to air his vocabulary, ana aston
ish everyone with bis dignity
and importance, and the coun~
Ierpart to it, is SO true TO nature
that we arc induced to repro~
duce it in print. The scene is
laid in front of 4 fashionable
hotel, at which orr gentleman
friend is about disnountin z
from his horse.
"Stabler, SattenG ,,rcfrigerate
my beast by allowing him to
circuinaubulate yon!er f',un-
tain; that accomplished, to ian.
bibe a moderate quantity of
aqueous particles condnct him
with care to the repository tor
wearied beasts, aud having
clothed in lustre his dirty skin
by a gentle application Of the
vegetable material commonly
called straw, suffer him to par~
take food which shall afford
nourisl,ment and gentle rop0se.
!Stablor, CaugAing). W-a-a t
sir 2,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sir! Stand
You thus like one who has no
reason in his soul, While this
poor beast, whose every pore is
fount of gushing strength,
grows valetulinary meath Soils
depressing rays. Ye volatile
barbarian
StabIcr, Laughing still more un-
restrainedly).-''I can't under~
stand a word you say, sir: but
I suppose you want your horse
put up"
misunderstanding un-
eaualed Landlord, illuminate
your censures against this tar~
Iy churl who thus manifests
oppugnation TO my desires, and
conduct me to secluded apart
ments, aud bring restoratives
of the most vivitic character, to |
reinstate in their former power
the varying energies oifmy ex-
hausted tratuo."
Landlord, Qaughing). will, !
sir.n
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and do you sir, unite in this dis
graceful! merriment Of your min
ion? / should surmise myself
the first species you ever be-
held"
Landlord, Qaughiug still more.
-''Iudeed you are, sir"
Gentleman. Terminate this
prolix scene, and osiciate as
my guide to apartments. At
the hour OF dinner, summon
me; if my WEAKNESS should
have caused me to be recnmbent
i'm posture, gently reanimate me
with the breath of a fam"
IScESs 2.-The dining-room. Gentleman
seating himself at the table, the dinner over
and the Others standing around the ROOM
Gent3eman.-"L should judge
voracity and ignorance the pre-
valing characteristic of the
mansion. I see noting among
these rocking ruins worthy the
regard Of a gentleman's palate.
Waiter, / desire Il female fowl,
sufficiently but not redundant
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-03
X ENDALL'S SPAWN CURE


Cnlvoston, Texas, July :, 1853.
DR.. %. II. Kendall & ca. II hereby
certify 10 having used Kendall, Spawn
Cure on valuable horse Tor cur. with
entire soccass ,,us! :1.ae pleasure 2ec.
onIulendiEg it in al confidence.
II ROSENBERG
Send Address for Illustrated Circular
which we think gives positive proof OF
it's viz tues 30 medicine has ever .art
wi4b sach unqualified success 70 o1r
know ledge, for beast o. well IS lglsp-
Price 81 per bottle, or 6 bottles Tor s.
Al druggists have IL or can get it for you
or it will be sent 10 any address on re-
ceipt OF price by tie propTietogs. Dr.. Is
I. KENDALL & co, EuosJurGh Fails
VI Send for Iiiusfratsh Circular
526 So SOLD LX al DRUGGISTS
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-03

E-.G -ls1Es-D E3coCHAT,