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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
The Military Academy.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 81.
The Board of Visitors to the United
States Military Academy in their
annual report upon the chara ctcr and
condition of the West Point Academy,
say that they found the general condition
of the academy highly satisfactory, if not
beyond criticism. The administration of
the academy is all that could be desired,
and the United States may well be proud
of the institution, whether from the point
of view of those who are Interested chiefly
in general and technical education, or
in that of those who appreciate
an intelligent and a thorough administra-
ton OF Il great public establishment. The
grounds, the buildings-so far as funds
allotted permit-and the careful attention
to detail in every department, continue to
produce most satisfactory general re-
suit. The recommendations of the board
refer TO matters of minor detail in the
workings of the Academy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
An UnchriSti8n Act.
NEW YORK. November .

NEW YORK, November 81.
Lena W. Cole, an actress at the Lon
don Theater, engaged rooms from Mrs.
Rydill for her mother (Mrs. Warrenl, and
her sister, also an actress, who were
coming on from Boston. The latter was
an invalid, and when Mrs. Rydill saw her
condition she Qandlady) objected to
having such tenant, and ordered the
mother and daughters to clear out. Ar
engagements were made, but Wednes-
day night Bessie Warren, the
sick sister, died. When the I'M
dcrtaker went to the house yesterday,
Mrs. Rydill refused to admit him. say
ing she would not allow her house to
be used for funeral purposes. She
made scene in demanding that the
corpse be removed at once. She was
arrested, however, and Justice O'Relly
commanded her to act like a Christian,
and permit ceremonies to take place to-
morrow or Sunday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
On Trial for Murder.

SHERMAN, TEX, November 81.
The District Court was crowded ycster-
day to hear the proceedings in the trial
of Jat. Gunter, one of the Texas cattle
kings, for the killing Of ID. III. Thompson,
q well-known saloon man of Sherman.
The evidence was not confined to citizens
of the town and county, but many from
Cooke and Dallas counties were in at
tendance. The special venire was
exhausted at eleven O'Clock, and an
adjournment had until 80 to pro-
cure other jurors. A jury was Sc
lected by three O'Clock, consisting of the
most solid citizens of the county. The
State has so far examined two witnesses,
whose testimony IS exclusively as to the
killing of Thompson, and that it was done
by Gunter by double-barreled shotgun.
There is also evidence of pistol shots hay
ing been fired, but it is not in evidence as
to who fred them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
MAKING DOLLS.

A Place Where More Than Twenty-four
Millions of Dolls are Made Every Year.
1t has been stated that in one district
alone-viz.: that of Sonneberg, in
Thuringia, there are employed no less
than thirty-twO thousand persons in
the manufacture of toys, and that of
dolls alone there are exported
from the same locality more
than twenty-fCur million annually; but,
unlike the ordinary occupations of a
toy-making village, the absence of
male workers in respect to the manu-
facture of dolls is everywhere to be
noted. The business falls exclusively
to the women and children. The cary
ing of the heads and bodies, painting
the faces and necks, preparing the legs
and arms, adjusting these limbs to the
bodies, and cutting out, sewing and
fitting on the dresses, ETC., each form
a distinct department of labor as per-
formed by as many distinct classes of
workers; nor is the business of any one
of them encroached upon by the en-
ployers of another. And this peculiar
handicraft further resembles the great
clockmaking centers adjacent to the
Rhine, inasmuch as these separate
branches of a thriving trade are never
executed under the same roof, or even
in what might be termed doll fac
tory. The subdivision of labor is in
every case executed by the villagers in
their own homes; following which the
wholesale dealers, so far from requir-
ing their stock of dolls in perfect
form, buy up the finished fragments in
their respective stages with a view to
their being put together in an economi-
cal manner, and at a comparatively
trifling cost in a locality not far re-
moved from the port whence it is in
tended to ship them into the foreign
market. Under these circumstances
the ordinary German dolls with which
we are familiar can be offered, not only
to the wholesale buyers but to the pub
lie at large, at a price that would be
considerably less than would be posi-
bic to command the practical operation
of such an industry here. the value of
hand labor in rem ote districts on the
Continent being considerably below
that of our own cOuntry.-N. I.
Herald.
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The CO2chman's Bride,

NEW YORK. November u.
Madam Victoria Schelling EIlskamr
made her debut last evening before a
packed audience in Steinway Hail. She
was dressed in IN elegant costume of black
silk, and sang in a rich, clear, though no.
powerful, soprano voice. Her first num-
Der was Il cavatina, from "Ernani," which
was received with rounds of applause,
and i'll an encore she sang 'Sleep On"
The Addio Del Passato, from ''Traviata,"
very admirable selection, was adj
m;rably rendered, and at its
conclusion the audience stood
up and cheered. In responding to the
vociferous applause, Nine. Hulskamp
sang GLOW Could Leave Thee" The
final number in the programme was the
duet from Lucia by the debutante and
Herr Junck, which was also enthusiastic
cally received. Nine. Hulskamp's voice
Is clear, sweet soprano, of good COM
pass, which would be admirably fitted for
the drawing;rOom, but which lacks the
roundncss and vigor required for concert
purposes. The many musical critics in
the audience doubt if she will make
success without additional study.
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The Coming Administration and the
Negro.
ALBANY, y. Y, November 81.

ALBANY, y. Y, November 81.
Governor Cleveland was asked by q
United Press representative if he was
aware of delusion existing among the
colored people of the South that change
in the administration would unfavoratly
affect their condition, to which he re-
piled:
Yes: have been astonishcd at the state
ment that there was an apprehension exist
ing among the colored people, that in some
way, their rights now secured to them under
the laws and constitution of the United
States were in danger from the election of Il
Democratic President. i am even told that
some of them are led to suppose the result of
the recent election means that they may be
again made slaves. All ofthis has appeared
to me to be so absurd, and have been so
sure that the slightest intelligent reflection
would realize such foolish fears that can
hardly deem any notice of them necessary.
But there is not the slightest objection to
calling the attention OF ali who are in the
least uneasy or uncertain upon this subject
to the fact that the title of the cOiOred people
TO freedom and all the rights of citizenship
cannot be disturbed, except by change IN
the Constitution, which itwould be absolutely
impossible to make. Besides. the present con-
dition or status of the people has been so
fully accepted by the entire country that no
one should nave the slightest idea that
any attempt will be made to change it. ii
there was any possibility of accomplishing
such q thing. SO far as the new adminlstra-
tion is related to this subject, the whole
country can be sure that the lawful power
and jurisdiction of the Executive will be so
exercised that the rights of all citizens,
white or black, under the constitution and
the law will be preserved and protected. and
all the advantages to which they are entitled
by reason OF their Citizenship VIII
10 eaUurnd to Them There need be
no fear that either the Democratic party or
its newly elected administration proposes to
Cypress or enslavc any part of our popula-
tion nor to destroy the business Interests
of the country. We hope, on the other hand,
to DO something to benefit the people. 1t
seems to me that our efforts in that direction
would be aided if mischievous croakln@ ann
dark ima"inations should give place to an
earnest cnaeav or 20 inspire confidence, anC.
to make universal Il cheerful hope for the
future.
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Some years ago, when a new rail-
way was opened to the Highlands, a
Highlander heard of it and bought n
ticket for the first excursion. The
train was about half the distance to the
next station when a collision took
place, and poor Donald was thrown
unceremOniously into an adjoining
park. On recovering his senses the
neighbors asked him how he liked his
ride. ''Oh," replied Donald, Il liked
it fine, but they have an awful nasty
quick way in putin ane DOT. ~. Y.
Tribune
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
All for so Cents.

Mr.. E. c. Walker, Editor 'Track and
Road" The Spirit Of the Times, New York,
after an exhaustiv einterview with all lead
ing horsemen, stablemen, sportsmen, driv-
ers and breeders of horses Of the country,
states that st. Jacobs Oil, the great pain
cure, will do all that is claimed for it in the
cure of aches, pains and suffering in man
and beast.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
WITH the drunkard life is reel.-PhiiG-
delphid Chronicle.

A.M.VAUGHAN, Editor OF the "Greenwich
Review, "Greenwich, o., writes: LAST Janu-
ary met with severe accident. l used al
most every kind of salve to heal the wounds,
which turned to running sores, but found
nothing to do me any good till was recon-
mended HENRY's CARBoLIC SALvE. l
bought box, and at the end of two months
l was completely well. 1t is the best salve
in the Market
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

trans erreI under our flag. We are so re-
stricted that we can not compete with foreign
builders, so our commerce Is nearly all done
in foreign bottoms. There is not a ship of
any size now building on the coast of Maine.
No, they are all principally built abroad,
mostly on tine Clyde. If YOU go abroad you
see all the other TiagS representing the com
merce of the world, OF England, France and
Germany; but you will not see our glorious
flag, the StarSpangled Banner. No; our
commerce could be carried in Il canoe. La
dies, with your American pride in your great
country, and you, MY fellOw-citlZens, who
are always ready to fight the battles OF
your country, will you not feel proud
dertaken OF putting our American com
merce in the hands of American ship build
ers! To the people of Kings County l am
deeply grateful; to those who have so nobly
rallied around the nag flung to the breeze il
the name of Cleveland ana Hendricks. You,
like me, have been admirers and warm sup
porters of the principles of Andrew jackson.
remember when boy going to village to
see political meeting and asked the COun-
ty Clerk, who was man who would not kick
a small BOY aside, what was the meaning of
the big hickory pole which stood in the center
of the village. He told me il meant
that when Andrew jackson went to
Washington ne would make a clean sweep
of all the corruption in the various
departments, and l believe that when
Grover Cleveland takes his place there we
will have an honest and conscientious Adj
ministratiOn, his motto, the hickory pole, as
it is mine, a. it Is yours, and we hope in fu-
ture to see this great country carried on I'M
der an Administration scouting all our
rights in its future greatness and glory"
Mr.. Hendricks was loudly cheered at the
close OF his address. The chairman an
nounced that MIR. Beccher was in Boston and
ton was given to Mr.. Hendricks, and lasted
for some time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
Young Men. Read This.

THE VoLTAIC BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRo-VOL-
TAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 80 days, to men (yOung or Old)
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu-
matism, neuralgia, paralysis and many 9TH
er diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. Norisk in
Cured, as 80 days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet. free.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

SPECIAL attention of the reader is called
t. the advertisements of the POULTRY KEEP
Eff which appeared in our columns three
weeks ago. This well-known journal has
no connection whatever with any paper
running an advertisement copied verbatim
from ours. Our former offer is still open.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

COUGHS, HoARsENEss, SORE THROAT,
etc, quickly relieved by BROwN's BRON-
CHIAL TRoCHEs. A simple, effectual and
superior remedy. Sold only IN bOTes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

A WOMAN may be correct in her carriage,
and yet she may at times be a little sulky.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

PIXIES TOOTHACHE DROPS cure in minute, 25c.
GlenH'S Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bunions.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

Il WOMAN may not tell her age, but her
age is less considerable. 1t tells on her.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

IL afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

A PROMISING young man-One who gets
his clothing on credit.-C Chicago Sun.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

NEVER yet knew gun put on trial that
didn't result in its discharge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

IT is not an observation of natural his
tory that steam whistle makes horse
fiy.-IOHEerS Gazette.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

You are over head and ears in debt be-
cause you haven't paid your halter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27
TIE cARRrI:.G TRADE.

When Franklin Pierce was President the
carrying tonnage of the United states was
eighty-Hve per cent; now it is scarcely
now almost entirely carried o. by ships
OF ether nations, because we are LA eaoweI
TO buy ships abroad and have them
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-27

NlNlls NJ.
Do you ask me il l am in favor of civil
service reform: of course am in favor of
civil service reform. am not in favor OF
continuance of so many things that we
have seen in some years that are
past. The people are tired of il
and they want change. Do YOU
wish to know from me what civil service 1
have confidence in? / am very free to say to
you to nigh: that l am not particularly con-
Aoent OF success after schoolmaster's eX-
animation But will tell you what have
commence in. As il was in the days of An
Grew jackson, let Il true man come to be the
PRESIDENT OF the United States, and let true
men be called around him to aid him in the
pubic service, and let these men resolve that
me only test CT qualification for Office under
them shall be honesty and ftness for the
service, and you lave civil service reform.
iCheers
This great contest has established 1t in this
country that there must be revenue reform.
Ia iis message of December, lSS2, President
Arthur informed Congress and the
country that the revenue of the coun-
Try exceeded by Slo0,0oO,0Oo the wants
OF the administration economically
administered. A slight reform was made the
next March thereafter, hut after that the Sec
Ietary OF the Treasury, your defunct Judge
foiScr-honored be his name-he is dead
no"-i1 his last report to Congress. while he
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-23
PENSION AGENTS, MAIL.
Capt. Lemon and Col. Fitzgerald Go TO Law
About Their Letters.

The case of George E. Lemon, pension attor.
ney against N. W. Fitzgerald and s. c. Fitz-
gerald, praying that the latter be restrained
from receiving certain mail matter, came on
for hearing before Justice James In the equity
court yesterday. Mr.. Lemon, in his bill, set out
that he purchased the pension business OF
Fitzgerald and Co. for $4,000 and received nm
order on the postmaster to deliver the mail Of
the firm, connected with the business to him,
which order has been revoked
Mr. Fitzgerald answered by affidavit that the
transfer of the business had been accomplished
through deceit and fraud, and that Mr. Lemon
was receiving and Withholding certain letters
not connected with the business, in some OF
which there was money and postal orders. II
was further declared that the firm of Fitzgerald
q Co. had been dissolved before the agreement
was signed, and consequently II was null and
void. Counter afidavits were read IN Dehall
OF Mr.. Lemon denying the fraud and deceit
charged In addition Mr.. Lemon says that
every letter received by him and having nc
connection with the business Of Fitzgerald y
Co. was Immediately delivered to the party
entitled to receive the same. Geo. c. sack
Vile, who was present when the contract foi
the sale of the business was entered into, made
affidavit ms to the manner In which II wa
done and said there was embraced in u q
clause that Mr.. Lemon was to receive the mai
for the ensuing eighteen months, and the order
was irrcvoCablo This statement was confirmed
by the affidavit of other parties.
After listening to the argument JusticcJames
decided to continue the INJUNCTION upon MT.
Lemon filing an undertaking to secure Mt.
Fitzgerald against all damages.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-23
ase ball, base ball, to-day at 400.
HOTEL PERSONALS.

FB. Lothrop aud wife Chicago; r. II, Flngg
and wife, New York; g. o, Jones and Mrs,
c. f. Jones, London, England, are at the
Ebbitt.
W. Macarthur Buffalo; David Harvey, jr.,
Asbury Park; j. @. Andrews, New York. and
G. W. King Meriden, Conn, registered at the
81. James hotel yesterday.
]. l.. Cottrell, Oscar Wells and wife, Miss
Jessie f. Briggs Charles Crandall, and Miss
Ella Mcrrett of Rhode Island; Miss Lizzie
Clarke, of Connecticut and Miss Spicer, of
yestetday.
Franklin and l.. II, Dodge, New York; James
McCormic, Cincinnati j. Kohn, Henry j.
Epping, and Fred Van Wyck, New York; w.
7. Crenshaw and wife, Atlanta g. w. Purcell
Richmond; $. Lemberger, Howard Spear, c.
Davis, and Miss Davis, New York and W X.
Smith aid vile. North Carolina, are at the
Metropolital hotel. A4'l g1WIpi, GiQst INt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-23

Building permits were issued yesterday to
Mrs Halloran, repair frame IA Eighth street
northwest, 500; ]. W. Palmer, repair frame,
III q street northwest, $50; James Young,
erect a small dwelling, corner Second and q
streets southwest 600; S. q. Bouts & Co., re-
pair brick, ll03 seventh street northwest, $500;
b. H. Warner, erect eight two.story and cellar
dwellings, French, between Ninth and Tenth
streets northwest, $4,000; ID. Riordon, erect a
two-story dwelling, New Jersey avenue, be-
tween l. and NJ streets northwest, $1,000; VIM.
Beckett, agent, erect dwelling in county,
$500; Philip Diggs, erect n small dwelling, NJ
street, 500; John Quinn, repair brick, 3O2
Third street southwest, $3.50; Tyler & Ruther-
Robert 0Neill, erect six two-story dwellings,
Delaware avenue, between G and ii streets
southwest, 5000; j. 7. Bell, erect frame
dwelling, county, Silver Hill road, 500; c..
Foley, repair frame, No. % street, 500.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-23

Mr.. +. A. Newman, as attorney for Frederick
Kooncs, yesterday filed bill in equity against
the district commissioners and Collector Cook
to restrain them from collecting taxes on Ger,
tain real estate owned by him, or selling 1t us
amounted TO Si70l3, and on the 2Sth Of last
May he gave to Collector Cook his check on
Middleton * Co. for the amount, receiving n
receipt. At that time Mr., Koones had 81,
5iGSi on deposit The bank was open for three
days after the check was given and had II
been presented it would have been paid. Mr..
Koones says that the same day this check
was given to Collector Cook he gave that
official another, on the same bank, for ST.. 80
which was paid at the bank on the following
day. The district in default of receiving
Judgment on the first check has advertised
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-23

Trying to Find a Decent Light

Messrs. Samuel Norment, president of the
United States Electric Light company; William
Dickson, James l.. Barbour, Robert Boyd, NJ.
G. Emery, r. NJ. Renshaw and s. w. Tullock
left here yesterday for Philadelphia to exam
inc the various devices for lighting city streets
shown at the electrical exhibition. They had
u conference with the district commissioners
before starting, and obtained suggestions AS to
what Is required here The commissioners
notified the Brush-Swan Electric Light com
pany yesterday that their contract for lighting
The avenue ends oct. |. They propose to invite
proposals from the United States and Brush.
Swan companies for lighting the avenue to the
satisfaction of the district, and to state their
price and also how they propose to light it. In
the meantime the commissioners have decided
to turn the gas on for the street lamps on
Pennsylvania avenue
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THE HOG SCARE ENDED.


Health Officer Townshend and Chief Clerk
McGinn returned from their sanitary inspec'
ton of the upper Potomac yesterday, and were
found in the afternoon busy disposing OF ac'
cumulatcd business. DIR. Townshend's report
to the district commissioners will be made to-
day. Its conclusions will ciiectually dispose
of the sensational statements which have been
made regarding the pollution OF the water
supply of the district by the deposit OF cholera
killed hogs In the river. They inspected the
stream and both banks for some fourteen miles,
and found only two or three hogs In the river or
within possible communicating distance. The
first ono encountered was over nine
miles above the Great Falls draw, while
the others were some thirty miles
up. The hog cholera has abou' ceased,
and consequently the supply of carcasSes CN'
hausted. Most of those that died while me
disease was ut its height were thrown into the
canal, whence they were ished BY the level
walkers" and laid on the adjoining banks,
where they made quite loud smell, to say the
least oft. There are somany rocks and shoals
at this point In the river that any floating body
would be almost certain to lodge either on
them or the shallow banks before coming
within dangerous distance of the dam.
The people in that section seemed to pc oil
the same opinion as the inspectors that the
practice was very reprehensible, and they
were ready with offers of aid to prevent u
repetition. Circulars were distributed and
warning bills posted wherever landing was
made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-23

Newspaper readers, but more especially
editors of this city have become familiar In
the past with the name of A. Watson signed TO
communications on all sorts of subjects, some
excellent suggestions being contained in many
of them. For some months these epistles have
been lacking, but not missed. Yesterday the
cause OF the unwantCd but welcome silence of
the oracle was made apparent In the presenta
tiOn to the democratic managers In this city of
an elaborate scheme for converting the coun.
try on Cleveland and Hendricks basis. The
intricaCy of the plan together with demand
for 49, has caused its rejection by the man
ayers and the additional indgnity of publish.
ing his confidential communication.