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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
Congressman Wise and the Negroes
New York Sun.


The are about one hundred thousand
colored voters in Virginia. More than
ninety per cent. of them have support
ed MALONE. The negro is the main
stay of that faction. At the best, 1t
polled only thirty-one thousand white
votes.
AT the election for Congressman at
Large in 1882 there were three candi-
dates, who received the following votes:
Readiuster. Democrat. Republican.
WISE, ss,eas. MASSEY, 94,lS4 DAWSON, 4,3i2
Dawson, the regular Republican
candidate, is highly respectable col
Ored citizen, who was deserted by his
own people for John S. Wise, one Of
Mahone's lieutenantS.
Mr.. Wise has made himself cOnSpic
uOus in the Danville investigation as
sort of chief of staff to John Sherman
in the attempt to make political capital
out of a riot which was melted by the
inhammatory harangue of another of
Mahone's lieutenants on the eve of the
last election.
In his zeal to this end, Mr.. Wise pre-
scented himself as a witness before the
committee, and in the course of his
examination as to social relations with
the negroes, he testified that when
eolored members of the Legislature
came to consult him on politics they
were shown into the kitchen.
Mr.. Wise's declaration raised a storm
among the negro members of the Leg
islature at Richmond, and among the
race generally. They have discovered
in this utterance the hypocrisy of pro-
fessions ma6e to secure their votes.
Mr.. Wise published card in Wash
ington attempting to explain away the
effect of his words, but it failed to sat
isfy the indignant negroes. Then he
went to Richmond to make peace with
the colored voters, to whom he will APP
peal In vain for any future support.
Further than this. it appears from
the record Of testimony printed for the
use of the committee, as compared with
the manuscript of Mr.. Wise's testimony
furnished to the printer, that the wit
ness has materially changed the sub
stance of his evidence. The changes
affect the subject matter in several i'm
portant respects, and the attention of
the committee will be called to them.
1t is alleged that Sherman and Lap
ham consented to this act of Wise's. If
the allegation be true, they incurred
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LANCASTER & MCDOWELL.
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MILLINERY.
Millinery.

showing magnificent line of Fall and Winter Mill
Chicago St Louis The ladies
invited genuine excellence of the stock
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
Mr.. Vanderbilt on His Riches.
New York Star.

Il believe I am the richest man in
the world. In England the duke OF
Westminster is said to be worth $780,
1000, but it is mostly in lands and
houses. 1t does not yield him , per
cent. a year from now shall be worth
more than 100000, 900, and will have
an income equal to per cent on that
amount He owns $50, $40 shares of
railroad stock, valued at SSS, $50, 900,
his railway bonds amount to S26, S57 ,42o,
he holds so, $50, 900 in government and
a trifle of S5,OOO,OOO in other securities
the aggregate wealth of this Midas
being S2O1 ,332 ,413. And the SNOWFALL
rolls on.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
Tilden Will Not Refuse.

4AQcA w
Gen Clunie. a prominent California
democrat, recently paid visit to ex-
Pres. Tilden. Upon his return ne gave
the following account of his interview
to San Francisco reporter:
"You see, when | went east l was de
termined that would hear from Mr..
Tilden's own lips just how he stood on
the presidential question. Quite a
number of prominent democrats here
had sent letters to Mr.. Tilden, telling
him was coming. On my way l went
into Wisconsin, Iowa and Connecticut
T have relatives there-and into But
ler's kingdom-that's Massachusetts
and nine out of every ten of all the dem
ocrats met wanted Tilden and Hen
bricks over again. When L got to New
York | sent my card around to Mr.. Ill
den. but he was out. so l went out.
When | got back found a note saying
that Mr.. Tilden was waiting to see me.
l went right around there, and found
that after waiting an hour he had gone
ont for n drive. Just after | arrived
he returned. and | watched him get out
of his carriage. L expected to see, from
what | had heard, a decrepit, weak Old
man. But didn't. He was straight
in figure. with the face that everybody
knows. white hair, walk that was as
quick as could be expected in man
seventy years old. lie edthe side
walk. went up the steps, and flung up
his arm for his valet, who ran to him
and removed his OvercOat. His secre-
tary told him 1 was waiting, and he at
once entered and shook me cordially 10y
the hand. ''Mr. Clunie, " he said, Il am
very glad to see you, heard Of you and
knew you were coming"
'Now, Mr.. Tilden,'' said [, ''where l
came from we are all Tilden and Hen
bricks men. and nine out of every ten
democrats have met in the States L
have visited think the same. Now, L
would like to ask, and they would like
to know, whether you will be candl-
date before the next convention"
"WeII. Mr.. Clunie, to reform the
country after twenty-five years OF re-
publican misrule would be herculean
task, and l should prefer to pass the re-
mainder of my days in retirement and
quiet"
Snow, you know that answer dIdn
satisfy me,' continued the general, 'tol
/ wanted to know precisely how he
thought. There were English and
Hearst and others out here who want
ed to know also. You see, my idea Is
that the democrats won't stand much
show this year unless they put up the
old ticket, for there are lots of people
who believe Tilden and Hendricks
were elected. So l said: ''Weli, MI
Tilden, supposing the people want you
will you take the nomination ?
"'Well, Mr.. Clunie, l don't know.
wouldn't like to disappOint the people
as to my ability in this connection, ant
/ should want the people to be sure an(
make no mistake"
''But, Mr.. Tilden, supposIng The
national democratic convention should
ask you to serve, would you"
"'Well, Mr.. Clmie, l should prefer
to remain in quiet. But if the demo
cratic party or the people called upon
me, should be willing to aid them tC
the full extent of my power.
THAT satisfied me that Mr.. Tilden
would take the nomination, if he was
properly called upon,
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Job Printing.

The REFLECTOR Office is prepared to
do all kinds of printing at remarkably
low rates. If our Abilene and country
friends need any kind of printing done,
we can save them money if they will
bring us their work.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

serious responsibility in permitting tes-
timOny officially reported to be mutila-
ted or to be modified without formal
notice to the committee and for suffi-
Gent reasons.
The defeat of Malone last fall
weakened his hold ON the negroes, and
this insult will drive off thousands who
have heretofore been misled by I'M
scrupulOus politicians.
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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
HOUSE PAINTING.

Having formed co-partnership we
are now prepared to take contracts for
house painting, hard wood finishing,
carriage painting, sc. Shop-over City
Blacksmith shop immediately west of
Bonebrake's establishment,
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U. P. RAILROAD TINE TABLE,

REFBRESCES-('l stop on signal; ~ da nO1
stop; ~ stop II minutes for meals.
Local freight trains carry passengers on per-
mits OF station agents. w. n. Hendricks is agent
at Abilene
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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22
HEWITT AND WEST.
An Investigation Growing Out of In
0'DOnneIl Resolutions.

An Investigation Growing Out of the
0'Donnell ResoIuti0Ds.
WASHINGTON, February 21.-The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs to day took
up the resolution offered by Mr.. Brumm,
which provides that the House shall in
struct that committee to make inquiry as
to whether any foreign minister accredited
TO the government of the United States
has endeavored to nullify the effects of a
unanimous resolution of this House by
representations affecting the honor and
integrity of its members.
Mr.. Brumm appeared before the COM
mittee, and said he was confident that
evidence could be obtained to justify the
implied assertion of his resolution il the
committee would obtain authority from
the House to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Hewitt IN. " subsequently Gn
compliance with an invitation) came be-
fore the committee. A very animated
colloquy took place between him and Bel
mont n. Y. !, in the course OF which the
latter emphatically expressed the opinion
that had he called ON the British Minister
shortly after the passage of the O'Donnell
resolution, it would have been unwise and
improper. Mr.. Hewitt, in reply, presented
the committee with a letter addressed to
him by Minister West few days after
this visit, in which Minister West asserts
that Mr.. Hewitt, during the conversation
which incidentally occurred at that time,
urged the prompt compliance by the Brit
ish government with the request of the
resolution concerning O'Donnell, which
Hewitt had introduced and the House OF
Representatives unanimously passed. The
committee, without action, adjourned till
Tomorrow
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22

falsely personating officers and employees
OF the United States. Passed. 1t pro-
vides that any person who, with intent to
defraud, shall falsely personate govern
ment officers or employees, or receive any
valuable consideration by reason of such
personation, shall be deemed guilty of a
felony, and on conviction be fined not to
exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not to ex-
ceed ten years, or both, in the discretion
OF the court.
The Senate suspended further consider
alton OF morning business in order to re-
sumo debate on the bill to provide for the
issue of circulation for national banking
associations, and Senator Morgan address.
ed the Senate in support of the amend.
ment offered by him permitting national
banks to deposit bonds of separate States
as security for circulation.
While Senator Morgan was speaking,
Senator Sherman intervened with joint
resolution, which Immediately passed, ap-
propriating $4,000 for the contingent
funds of the Senate. Senator Sherman said
the resolution was necessary to enable the
Committee on Privileges and Elections to
continue its investigations.
A long debate followed on Senator Nor.
gan's amendment, participated in by SEN
ators Maxey, Plumb, Butler, Beck, George,
Harris, Allison, Ingalls,, Bayard, Morrill,,
Aldrich and Mcpherson. Finally Sena-
tor Morgan withdrew his amendment, and
the question required on the bill.
Senator George rose to address the SEN
ate, but the motion for an executive ses-
sion prevailed, and the Senate soon ad-
journed until Monday.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22

IT is very much TO be regretted that the
Legislative Council, after all that has beer
said in opposition to it by, as we believe
n majority of the citizens OF Memphis
should, yesterday, have ordered the pave
ment OF Poplar street, from Second to
Manassas. with wooden blocks. The
rottinC remnant of the Nicolson
pavement on that street is in itself pro-
test against so plain missppropriation OF
the peoples money. Time and again we
nave published in the APPEAL the protests
of thousands of citizens against the re-
vival of wooden pavements that nave
been curse in costs and diseases 10 the
city, and We had supposed and hoped
the matter was at an eRG, that it was
dropped as impracticsble. But it seems
that smooth drive for 2:40 horses for the
few who can afford them, is of more con-
Germ than the health and lives of the peo-
pie. Beginning with DIR. Thornton, and
ending with Prof. Tyndal, every
sanitarian and scientist who has
written upon the subject OF pave
ments from practical observation, eNpe-
rience and experiment, has condemned
wood because il is indus upon which
disease germs may fasten and perpetuate
themselves, besides originating itself dis
eases frora fungns growth that are de,
structive of human life. These things have
time and again been made plain tC
the Council. Their action of YESTERDAY
cannot, therefore, be based on ignorance
There must be reason for it. What is it
II noiseless pavement is what is wanted
asphalt, such rs is in use in Washington
can be had, and it is a much more endur
ing pavement than even cedar, and certain
Iymore healthful. This adoption of woodeI
pavement is retrograde moveaent. 1t i
4 reactionsry movement, snd bad one
Oae the people Ere opposed to, as they be
heve their health and their lives shouli
be eonsidesed hzst and above all things else
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
Meeting at the Arlington - Place fo
Holding the Convention.

VI
Holding the Convention.
WASHINGTON, February 21.-The Execu-
tive Committee of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee met at the Arlington
Hotel this evening. Fourteen members OF
the committee were present The report
Of the sub committee appointed to audit
the accounts of the committee was re-
ceived. 1t showed a balance OF $500
in the treasury. The report was
adopted, but no other business was trans
acted except the appointment of sergeant
alarms for the committee.
Delegations from cities desirious of Sc
curing the National Convention are hard al
work tonight. The Chicago delegation
seems to be making the greatest display,
and their rooms are constantly filed.
Cincinnati men have not given up the
| fight, but are not hopeful. st. Louis is
Chicago's principal competitor, but within
the past twenty.four hours Saratoga has
| loomed up as a strong rival and may carry
off the prize, should the fight between
| Chicago and st. Louis grow Sd fierce as to
| prevent the selection of either place. La
| ter information has been obtained from
members OF the committee tonight, anc
the best opinion is that Chicago will have
about fifteen votes on the first ballot anc
| st. Louis twelve. There are four or five
votes for Saratoga, which on a second bal
| lot seem at this writing most likely to e
to Chicago. Twenty votes are necessary
| to a choice. AS to the time, most seem t
| favor fixing it in three or four weeks after
| the Republican Convention.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22
MONTGOMERY, ALA.
The River Rapidly RisinS-The EHeci
Of rhe Storm,

or the Storm.
MONTGOMERY, February 21.-The 44drer-
tiser saws the river here is rapidly rising,
and the water now extends as far as the
eve reaches over the lower lands on the
Autauga side. The water almost APP
proaches the freshet of March, 1881. 1t
extends beyond the South and North and
Western roads as far as Perry.street cross
ing in the city. The river was still rising
last night. Immense quantities of drift
wood have been caught, which will be a
''windfall" to the provident negroes watch
ing for it with bdttedus. The sportsmen
were out with their batteaus yesterday and
bagged large number of rabbits, coons,
etc, and the air was lively with the re-
ports of guns, especially on the flats be-
yond.
Yesterday afternoon the effects OF the
severe storms reported elsewhere was felt
here to some extent, especially In the very
high wind, which rose at times to a per-
feet gale. The roof of the ice manufac-
tory was nearly all blown off, as well as
some of the tin work on the roof OF the
government building. The heavy black
clouds and the lightning and thunder por-
tended the storms reported elsewhere.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon the
steamer Maggie Burke, Capt. Finnegan,
nau reCelNeU seNcIal paSSSnseIs anu 4ultS
a large and miscellaneous freight, ard
started on her return trip to Mobile. The
wind was very high, and it was with con-
siderable difficulty that she succeeded in
making a turn. As the steamer got
around the bend below the city, the wind
rose to 9 perfect gale, and being unable to
make any headwas, was blown to the
northern bank, or Autauga side, OF the
river, and did not step until she had gone
nearly half a mile from the main channel.
into the oyerflowed land beyond.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22

THREE years ago the APPEAL, as the re
suit of a carefully made test, to which DR.
Reilly, then of the National Board oi
of Health, was party, proved, beyond
a doubt, that the water of Wolf river was,
at high stages like the present, carried
back by counter-current along the east
bank and beyond the waterworks, so that
the water served TO the people OF Memphis
was liable to the taint of sewerage. We
then urged this fact as a good and
sufficient reason for completing the
sewerage system as originally pro-
iected, and carrying the outlet
down to Market street, several hun
dred feet south OF the mouth OF Vol
river. The neglect to do this can only be
ranked with what is properly termed
criminal recklessness, carelessness or in
difference 1t might have been accom-
plished several times since, and
no good reason can be given why
it was not. The Waterworks Com
pany cannot or will not make any move
ment to supply Mississippi river water
and the city will not move the sewer out
let, and so the people between them art
compelled to use water tainted with eN-
cretal washings. But that seems TO bs
nothing to the Council. Let the peopls
drink and die.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22
FLOOD AND STORM.
The River Still Rising Slowly at Cairo.
Where 1t is Now Only Four
Inches
Below the Hlgh-Water- of Last Year
Navigation Resumed at Cinein-
nati-A Rise of
One Inch at Helena In the Last Twenty.
Four HOurs-Additional Details Of
Tuesdays Cyclones.
HELENA, ARK.

Rise of One Inch Since the Last Re-
pOrt-White River Still Rising.
Special to the Appeal.
HELENA, February 21.-The river in the
last twenty-four hours has risen one inch.
White river, at Clarendon, continues 70
rise very rapidly, having risen last night
nine inches. The entire town is one and
a half feet under water. The st. Louis
and Texas railroad track is under water,
and trains have been stopped. A portion
OF the Midland depot at Clarendon was
washed away last night. The Mobile and
Northwestern, in Mississippi, shut down
Tuesday, and will not resume until the
high water recedes. The Memphis and
Kansas City railroad have completed ar
rangements to transfer their Memphis
freight by way OF Nettleton and Helena,
and then by the steamer James Lee.
Twenty-Five carloads of freight for Mem
phis will arrive at this point tomorrow.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-22
TURNPIKE COMMISSIONERS.
Resolution Adopted to Appropriate
e-Ihird of the Levy
To Aid i'm Building a Road 10 the
National Cemetery.

The Board of Turnpike Commissioners
met at the courthouse yesterday, with
President G. f. Smith in the chair, and
Messrs. VIM. Reynolds and J.J. Williams,
secretary.
The matter of appropriating money for
the purpose OF aiding the national gov
ernment in their scheme to build turn
pike to the cemetery came up for discus
sion and occupied some time. The follow
ing resolution was finally offered by Mr..
Reynolds:
Resolred, That the amount of turnpike funds on
hand, that may be collected account of 1888,
be equally divided among the Pigeon Roost, Ran
dolph or Big Creek and Raleigh roads.
This resolution was adopted with the
following amendment, offered by Mr..
Williams:
Resolred, That the amount appropriated be held
subject to the action of the general government
upon the measure now pending in Congress as re-
CARDS an appropriation to the construction of a
the government fails to make said appropriation,
then the amount intended for said Raleigh road
shall be disposed of as the board may think best.
As there was no further business, the
board adjourned to meet on March 7th,
when specifications for work to be done
will be considered.
The appropriation for the Raleigh road,
one-third of the whole amount, will be
about S6000