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New-York tribune., 1884-01-23

The policy of waiting for something to turn
i'm seems 20 be in favor at present both with
China and France. In Tonquin the situation
is apparently unchanged. The attack on Bac-
Mini has been delayed although the Govern
Ioent at Paris has declared that it was daily ex-
pected. Now, however, it is reported that Adj
miral Courbet has been directed not to advance
until further orders. Possibly the Ferry Minis
try have finally been able to convince them'
selves that China docs mean TO fight II Bac-
Mini is attacked.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-23

The increased interest which has been felt OF
late In the citizen sOldicy Of the different
New-York tribune., 1884-01-23

The Boston Adrsriisw asks for the "suspension of
Judgment" on the City of Columbus disaster The
request invites the comment that rule suspen-
sion of Judgment in such cases continues until
they have well nj IN passed out of the public mind.
The consequence is that when the judgment is e1-
ercised nothing comes of il.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-07
ALABAS IN G:
q Superior Substitute
for EkaIGc7nino, etc.

Alahastinc is the first and on7v preparation
made from ca!cincd gypsum rock, for appli-
cation to walls with brush, and is fully COW
cred by patents and perfected by many years
of experiments 1t is the only permanent
wall finish, and admits OF applying as many
coats as desired. enc over another, to any
hard surface, without danger Of scaling, or
noticcably adding to the thickness of tho
wall, which is strengthened and improved by
each additional coat, from time TO time. 1t
is the only material Tor the purpose not de-
pendent upon glue for its adhesveness.
Alabastinc IS hardened on the wall by age,
moisture, etc. while all kalsomines or whit
cnmg preparations have inert soft chalks
and glue for their base, which are rendered
soft or scaled in q very short time.
In addition to the above advantages,
Alabastinc is less expensive, rs it requires
but one-half the number Of pounds to cover
the same amount Of surface with two coats,
is ready for use by adding water, and easily
applied by any one
For sale by your Paint Dealer. Ask for
Circular containing Samples of IL tints,
manufactured only by the ALABASTINE Co,
NJ. i. CHURCH, MANAGER, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-07
ForrsSn Nar.cs tor A.n"1ic"n Hotels.

'ttn.li' in New York Tribune.
Mr.. llillrcih sad 20 M about the noncn.
claturc Of AMcr an hotels: u woalcr where
the pride OF our people Is, t. ptaa aH"r SUCH
ra.aesag hclong 70 us 10y nature, ami cell
their houses II h plrpoI r"ua nnlnrS AS tn,
Hotel DE- Nornlauii2, and the l!otrl 81. Nnrc,
spelling The Mark with ac. 1t would lead to
the IDEA that the o.y i,oi.lr Who stop il
American hotels ire tho.c who iangulhh
part Ct tie year in Euror' Here /, II great
commonwealth l;j;' i.ln Is, with perhaps
5000 900 Of people, unrcproaontcI IN N"w
York None Of the western states find any.
thing suggestive ur ,uhDun"tio of themselves
in this great city. tn" house of brunswick,
which we ran out Of the country Too years
ago, has palace OF lis own, and across the
way is another to Victoria. The last WASH
in ton house was torn down some time ngn.
and should thuk We would presently have a
Burguync hotcl or Corvallis house, etc"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1884-08-07

new YORK Graphic.
Restaurant ccpcr-Juhn, what Kind OF
meat did You order today
Steward Veal, sir
only veal"
dyes, sir"
Then he sat down and wrote on tho bill OF
fnre: "Chickcn pot pie" cEtC"cn salad lriah
stew, n)ast veal, beef Il la mode, corn-Lref
hasn, veal potple"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Our Currency.

The New York Stm, in double lead
ed editorial more than column in
length, treats this subject in a very eX-
hauStive manner.
1t comes to the conclusion that the
national bank currency must goin 1897,
when the furtherest extension of Z.
S. bonds becomes due. Or it may go
before that date, as the scarcity of bonds
and their high premium may make it
Improbable to base a circulation upon
them. The Sun believes that national
banks are run as commercial and not as
philanthropic institutions, and that they
will go out of existence just as soon as
they become Improbable.
The same authority does not believe
that the people will submit to any leg
islation which seeks to perpetuate the
national debt, thereby giving a new
lease of life to national banks. Nor
will the people submit to suspension
of silver coinage, which is extremely
popular throughout the West.
Nor need there be any fear that the
contraction and final disappearance of
national bank notes will be followed
by scarcity of the circulating medium.
The coinage of silver money alone will
balance the retirement of national bank
circulation.
Since the people will not submit to a
perpetuatiOn of the national debt, upon
which the national banking system
lives, we may expect at no very distant
day that the sole money of the United
States will be government money.
Whether the circulating medium will
be gold and silver, or gold and silver
certificates, doesn't matter. 1t will
most likely be in the form of paper, as
the Supreme Court has decided that
the making of paper money is a cOnsti-
tutional privilege of the Government.
The advent of money, coming solely
from the government to the people, is
to be hailed with delight. When that
time comes we may reasonably expect
that the mutations and contractions of
currency, which the national banks have
been guilty Of, will no longer seriously
embaraSs the commercial world, at least
not so frequently and diSastrously.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Colored Men. Appealing to Democrats
for Protection.

Last week the colored preachers and
leading men of the colOred people in
Atlanta invited Gov. MCDANIEL and
Senators BROWN and CoLQUITT to
address them upon the issues of the
day. A favorable response was given
and highly satisfactory meeting was
held. A few colored politicians who
had been ignored in the matter took
umbrage at the action of the preachers
in signing the request and, going among
congregations, succeeded in stirring up
a hot feeling that preachers should not
interfere with politics. The last two
nights have been rendered sensational
by rumors that preachers JONES, TILL
MAN and GRANT would be requested by
their congregations to seek employment
elsewhere. This evening Rev. Mr..
JONES asked for police protection for
his house, alleging that he had been re-
liably informed that party of his enc
mics had organized for the purpose of
burning him out because he had sold
out to the Democrats. A guard was
furnished. TILLMAN and GRANT, it
is understood are also in fear of simil-
ar visitation. The visitors are sus-
tanned by an immense majority of their
race. Nevertheless, the action of the
disorderly element serves to keep the
race in a stew, the women, especially,
being in fever heat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
a Revolution in the South.

The majority given to HANCOCK in
thirteen Southern states aggregated
sol, 6O6. The same states gave CLEvE-
LAND an aggregate majority of $50, 100,
a decrease of 121, SOC. These figures
are significant, especially when the re-
publican claim of fraud and intimida-
~ IS taken into consideration.
IlIuy mean that the ''Solid South"
under the pressure of successive defeats,
was fast dissolving; and several of the
Southern states, heretofore reliably"
democratic, gave such small majorities
this year that they may really be con-
sidered debatable ground. This condi-
ton of things in the South is supple
mented by a corresponding decrease of
republican majorities in several of the
Western states.
Whatever may be the cause, it is not
to be regretted that Southern states,
like Western states, are changing from
''solid" support of one political party
and becoming debatable ground. 1t is a
healthful sign. 1t destroys the effect
of sectional agitation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Liberal Clubbing Offer.

We will send the REFLECTOR and
she New York Weekly World, the lead
ing democratic paper of this country,
for one year to any address for 1926
cash. Or. the REFLECTOR and Semi
Weekly World for $3.50 per year. Or
the REFLECTOR and Daily World for
1915 per year.
This is an unprecedented offer. The
World has reached the front rank of
American journalism, and is the ablest
edited, most reliable and desirable pa
per in the country. Take advantage
of this offer while it lasts. ..
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
a Contest.

Mr.. w. E. A. MEEK, the defeated
candidate for the Legislature from the
18th district, Dickinson county, has
served notice upon his successful oppo-
nent, Mr.. G.. n. COGGEsHALL, that he
will contest his seat before the Legis-
lature.
Mr.. MEEK charges that three illegal
votes were cast in Solomon City;
six in Enterprise; nineteen in Ridge,
and that there was an irregularity at
Sand Springs.
In this contest Mr.. MEEK evinces
bitterness over his defeat which will
not be supported by men of fair and
candid views, no matter what may be
their party Affiliations. He is taking
desperate chances, and evidently bases
his hope upon a Legislature which is
overwhelmingly republican. But this
same unanimity of political faith will
operate against Mr.. MEEK. In body
where an addition of one Republican
vote is of no value whatever, perfect
fairness and justice may be expected.
If there is any favor shown, it will be
most likely to the democratic candidate.
Mr.. MEEK will not only have to prove
that these illegal votes were cast; he
will have to prove to which candidate
they were given, and this can be done
only by the oath of the persons who cast
the illegal votes.
Mr.. MEEK may be stirring up hOr-
nets nest about his ears and face. He
is known to have courted the votes of
the railroad men camped in Ridge
township, and which he now declares
were illegal. The five votes received
by Mr.. COGGEsIIALL in Jefferson town.
ship, but which were thrown out by the
Commissioners, will be counted to his
credit by the Legislature. The contest
is more likely to increase than decrease
his majority.
In the meantime, Mr.. COGGEsHALL
is willing that the contest should go on.
He is guilty of no attempts at fraud and
would not encourage others to commit
fraud in his behalf. lie wants only
that which is fair, and as he is known
as determined man he will rigidly in
siSt upon his rights.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

The Manhattan Nationalist of last
week copies extensively from a very ex-
cellent article on the southern situation
which appeared in a recent New York
Sun. While Mr.. DANA was trife be-
wildered and somewhat scattered, as it
were, during the late campaign, it is
yet fact that his grasp of the southern
question does his vigorous intellect
credit; and we beg leave to inform
Granny" GRIFFIN, with all due regard
for his feelings, that he did not make
the least impression on Mr.. DANA's
sonorous logic and just statement of
facts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Caskell's Hand Book of Useful Infor-
nation.

We have just received from the pub
fishers a book with the above named
title. 1t contains statistical tables of
practical value for mechanics, farmers,
lumbermen, bankers, book-keepers,
politicians, and all classes of workers
in every department of human effort,
and compilation of facts for ready
reference on various subjects. No
more valuable book has ever been Of
fered, as it contains so much informal
ton of practical value in every day life.
1t is elegantly bound in Alligator
Leatherette, with gold stamp, and will
be sent to any address by mail, post
paid, on receipt of 25 cents, by Geo.
w. Ogilvie, go Lake ST., Chicago, Ill.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

The Louisville Courier. Journal re-
quests 'those manufacturing establish
ments of Ohio and Indiana which in
formed their employees that they would
prematurely shut down in the event of
Cleveland's election to kindly send the
Courier-JOundL the dates of their clos
ing. BY doing this they will put it into
our power to post many of their Demo
cratic customers as to the exact time
when they must begin to look else
where for their goods.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

President-elect CLEVELAND has de
clined to accept a valuable Newfound-
land dog as present from a Brooklyn
admirer. In his letter declining the
gift the President-elect says: 1.-The
acceptance of presents of value which
could involve an obligation L should
deem in my present condition entirely
inadmissable, and 1 confess 1 should
feel better if all gifts of every descrip-
ton were discontinued" Notice is
thus pleasantly served upon the coun-
try that the President-elect will accept
no gifts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
PHOTOGRAPHS.

Those intending to have photographs
of themselves or friends will find it
greatly to their interest to call and ex-
anime specimens of my work, as guar
antee to all who favor me with their
patronage a far superior quality of
work to any made in Abilene and to
correspond favorably with any made in
Kansas City. Remember, all photo
graphs on exhibition at my gallery were
made by myself therefore am prepar-
ed to guarantee to all my customers the
same quality of work they see at my
rooms. 1 don't keep you waiting from
one to four months for your photo
graphs but finish promptly. mean all
l say. Call and be convinced. Gallery
in McInerny block on Broadway.
J. A. HANsBROUGH,
16-3w. Photographer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

Newspaper advice to Congress doesn't
seem to be needed to any great extent,
and we therefore save our space for a
more appreciative audience. But if a
Congressman fails to do his duty news
paper power is terrible factor when he
asks for an Endorsement at the polls. In
this district, however, Congressman
ANDERsoN's majority is so beastly large
that it would require monumental
mistake to overcome it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

In the states that voted for Cleveland
1928 per cent of the population ten
years old and upwards are unable to
read, while in the states that voted for
Blaine only ASS per cent of that age
cannot read.-Manhattdn Nationalist.
Why not supplement the foregoing,
Mr.. GRIFFIN, with the statement that
the per cent of illiteracy in the CLEvE-
LAND states is confined almost entirely
to the negro or republican population of
those states, Nothing is better for
the soul than a full and complete state
ment of facts. We are afraid that
dwelling too long on prohibition statis-
tics has injured our venerable DANES
mind.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Services Appreciated.

Last week the committees from the
Republican clubs of Wichita took pos
session of the daily Eagles sanctum,
while Col. Murdoch, the editor, was at
supper, and completely recarpeted and
refurnished it. On the Coils return
and while enjoying his surprise, he was
again happily taken aback by being pre-
scented with fine gold headed cane in
recognition of services rendered through
the Eagle during the campaign.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
FOR THE REFLECTOR.
GONE.
BY MRS. L. Z. PRATT.

Farewell, Sethie, thou art gone
From our earthly home away,
To meet thy angel brother
In that land OF endless day.
We cannot wish thee back,
Though fond ties on earth be riven;
Jesus prepared thee a dwelling place
"Of such is the Kingdom of heaven"
Thou vast our household pet,
SO obedient and so kind;
To all who CHANGED to know thee
An affection thou didSt bind.
No more beside thy little bed
Shall we, at close or light,
Draw near to hear thy evening prayer,
Orget kiSS-good night.
For thou art gone away,
No more thy form shall see,
But in memory ever bright
Shall be my love for thee.
Free from sorrow, sin and pain,
God has called thee home to dwell,
Never to return again to us
We must bid you our last farewell.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

1t is stated that the government
clerks at Washington are Transforming
themselves into democrats with aston
fishing facility and rapidity. We are of
the opinion that many Federal office
holders in this state would do likewise
If they thought they could retain the
Offices by so doing.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

Last week President-elect CLEvE-
LAND declined an invitation to attend
banquet in Philadelphia. No doubt
he thought that he might look out of
place and feel lonesome in a state that
gave BLAINE over $4,000 majority.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

1t is rumored in London, Eng, that
ADRIAN HEWITT, of New York, is the
probable successor Of United States
Minister LOWELL. The change would
be a good one and is much desired.
LOWELL is a snob and should be made
to go as quickly as possible.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

Mr.. JAMES L. FENLoN, brother of
Hon. THos. p. FENLoN,~ has been ap-
pointed clerk of the board of directors
of the Kansas state penitentiary in place
of the embezzler PUsEY. 1t is good
selection.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11


The democrats of Chicago, in the
BRAND-LEAlAN case, seem to have made
practical but not successful applica-
cation of the republican lesson of 1875.
They tried to count the republican can
didate out, but failed because of lack
of official power. The REFLECTOR is
glad that they failed, and hopes that
the guilty parties may be punished.
The democratic party is partial to a
free ballot and a fair count, :"
and is anxious to have all men,
bers of its own household pun
ished who are guilty of the least in
fringement of the right of suffrage.
This lofty sentiment is just as true
coming from a Bourbon" as from a
G. o. p. source. But the election GER
tificate has been issued to LEMAN, re-
publican, and the Illinois legislature is
a tie on joint ballot. The election of a
U. S. Senator to succeed Gen. LOGAN
promises to be very interesting if not
wildly eXhilarating affair.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
INSURANCE! INSURANCE!

Leading Standard Agency in Dickin-
son county! IA Companies We Of
fer none but the safest and cheapest in
surance! Our companies are the larg-
est and oldest in the world Farm and
city property insured against Fire,
Lightning and Tornadoes. Get the
best Insurance TIC. HENRY & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
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 81 miles east of Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Singer A ency.

D. S. Beemer has opened an agency
for the renowned Singer Sewing Ma
chine in the room on Cedar street just
south of the corner grocery. He will
keep on hand Machines, Needles, and
Machine Attachments. Organs and
Pianos tuned and repaired. Give Mr..
Beemer a call at his place Of business.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

The patriotic CLEVELAND electors of
North Carolina didn't use tissue ballots
nor the kind common to all the other
states. The nine ballots used were
made of silk grown in North Carolina
and made into United States flags.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Sale Bills.

Those wanting sale bills printed will
do well to call at our Office and examine
work and learn prices before ordering
elsewhere. We are prepared to do this
class of work in elegant style, at prices
within the reach of all.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

With the opening of this month bet
ter times commenced, and now wheels
are whirling in many of the Eastern
manufactures that have been idle since
last August.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
WANTED

$50 feed Steers. For which the high
est market will be paid. Persons hav-
ing such cattle will do well by address
ing postal card to
Z. L. ELLISON, Abilene, Kas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
FLOUR AND FEED.

Shumway & Rappenecker, at their
feed store just north of the Burris
House, Broadway, are prepared to furn-
ish on short notice Flour, Feed, Pro-
duce, &c. Give them a call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
POWER. SHELTERS.

Try the Chicago Restaurant. Meals
Is cents.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

Parties having legal advertisements
will benefit themselves, and greatly
Oblige us, by instructing their attorneys
to insert them in the REFLECTOR.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

Mr.. Ed. Veigiard has tin shop at
his residence on Sixth street, west of
the NJ. E. Church. He is prepared to
do job and contract work of anything
in his line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

The elegant Holiday Goods being
opened at Sewell's call forth general
chorus of explanations and other Ian
guage fails.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

An elegant line of gentleman's pres
ents for Christmas, will shortly be ex-
hibited by Northcraft.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

Farmers. Chicago Restaurant! Meals
Is cents.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
The Largest Stock
of Cigars and Tobacco at BIB. D'Huy's
Stove Pipe.

Ed. Veigard is selling common stove
pipe at Is cents per length and Russian
iron pipe at so cents. Shop on Sixth
street, west of Methodist church.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
Toilet Soaps and Perfumes.

The finest line of toilet soaps and
perfumes ever exhibited low on exhi-
bitten at Northcraft's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

Buy the Keystone Power Shelter, the
best in the world, for sale by Berry
Bros. Mercantile Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
SCHOOL BOOKS.

For School Books, Satchels, Pens,
Pencils, Crayons, States, and all kinds
of school supplies, go to Mrs. Bow
mans Book Store, Opera House Block.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
If YOU WANT

To sell your property leave the descrip
iton with F. B. Wilson & Son, Abilene
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

1 do hereby notify all persons that 1
will not be liable for any debts contract
ed by my son, John Bricker, from this
date, December 1, 1884.
SAMUEL BRICKER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
ABSTRACTS! ABSTRACTS

We have the only complete set of alb
stracts of titles in the county. Alb
stracts promptly made at customary
rates. T. c.. HENRY & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11

SPONGESM 500 SPONGES
An elegant line of Bath and Carriage
Sponges just received at Northcraft's,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-11
STOVES!

Don't fail to see Northcraft's line of
Christmas Cards. Styles are elegant
and prices low. Will be displayed
shortly.