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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

Hon. J. r. BURTON has introduced a
bill into the House which makes gamb-
ling a felony in Kansas. A correspond
ent writes that it is almost identical
with the laws Of Missouri, but Mr..
BURTON claims that it is an improve
ment and that it is more sweeping.
Two years ago similar bill came be-
fore the Kansas legislature, but it was
defeated. At that time a powerful
lobby from Kansas City, Kan, came to
Topeka, and at last the bill was killed,
and as a consequence gambling has ex-
listed in points tributary to Kansas City
on all sides, while in the city it was not
allowed. The amount of money spent
by the gamblers at that time is placed
as high as s25, 900 by certain members
who claim to know, and it is asserted
that as much more is ready to again
help to kill the hill either in the House
or Senate.
The bill in full is as follows:
SEC. /. Every person who shall set
up or keep any table or gambling de-
vice commonly known as faro, roulette,
equity, keno or any table or gambling
device of whatever name or style, but
which is in fact either of the aforesaid
devices and designed for the purpose of
playing any game of chance for money
or property, and shall induce, entice or
permit any person to bet or play at or
upon any gaming table or gambling de-
vice, at or upon a game played or by
means of such table or gambling device,
or on the side, or against the keeper
thereof, shall on conviction thereof be
adjudged guilty of felony and be pun
ished by confinement at hard labor in
the states prison for period of not less
than one year nor more than five years.
SEC. 2. Any person who shall set up
or keep any table or gambling device
of any kind, name or description not
mentioned in section l of this act, and
devised or designed for the
purpose of playing any game of chance
for money or property, as shall induce
or entice or permit any person to bet or
play upon any such gaming table or
gambling device, or at or upon any such
game played, or by means of such Ia
BILE or gambling device, or on the side
or against, the keeper thereof shall on
conviction be adjudged guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and punished by a fine not
exceeding $1,000.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

The WeStera Spirit, printed at Paola,
this State, Indignantly remarks, for
somebody's benefit, as follows: 1.-The
first official act of Governor JOHN A.
MARTIN was to kick out Col. Moon
LIGHT, the gallant soldier, to make
room for the corrupt shystering A. B.
Campbell, who disgraces the title of
Reverend, and who, according to his
own statements on the stump, was, du-
ring the war, lying around in the gut
tiers of different towns in Indiana. We
think, in view of this extraordinary act
of the soldier, Governor Martin, it is
time for our rancorous Republican OPP
ponents to dry up on the soldier ques-
ton, in Kansas, at least"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

The REFLECTOR believes that coun-
ty commissioners should be well paid
foRtheir services, but House bill No.
81, which has such an end in view, is
altogether too extravagant, The sala-
ries of county officers in Kansas are too
high now, and this bill is out of all
just proportion. 1t is even ridiculous
in its provisions. Cut it down to one
third of the proposed compensation and
the REFLECTOR would like to see it
passed. The bill provides that in coun-
ties having population of 1900 OF I'M
der, 500 per annum; in counties hav-
ing more than 1000 and not more than
1900, 81 900; in counties having more
than 1000 and not more than 5000,
81, 800; in counties having more than
5000 and not more than 5000, 81 800;
in counties having more than 5000 and
and not more than 10000, $1,000; in
counties having a population of more
than 10000 and not more than II 900,
g, 200; in counties having more than
$4,000 and not more than $4,000, ST.
500; in counties having more than A.
900 and not more than $4,000, 81, 500;
in counties having more than $4,000
and not more than $4,000, $500; in
counties having more than $4,000 and
not more than 10000, $1,000; and in
counties having more than 10000, $4,-
600.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05
0'Donovan Rosa Shot.

Last Monday afternoon O'DoNOvAN
Rosa, the Irish agitator and dynamit-
er, was shot on Chambers street, New
York City, by an English woman, Mrs.
DUDLEY, ''who did it for the good of
her country"
The news of the shooting was receiy-
ed with every manifestation of JOY in
England, and it is not probable that
great many people in this country are
sorry that Rosa was shot. The shoot
ing was but the logical outgrowth of
his own vicious teachings, and, in a
certain sense, was richly deserved.
O'DoNovAN Rosa and his dyna-
miters are positive injury to the cause
of Irish freedom, and their presence in
this country is an affection. There
should be no room in America for dyna-
mite or dynamiters. Vicious men and
vicious practices always prove to be the
worst enemies that can aff1ict a good
cause. They are responsible for the
screws being turned tighter upon the
oppressed and the unfortunate poor,
and for that reason they should receive
the condemnation of every patriotic cit
izen, of every honest man.
The cause of Ireland would be great
ly benefited and advanced by the death
of all the O'DoNovAN RossAs who adj
vocate it. But RossA's wound is not
dangerous, and if his escape does not
teach him a lesson his recovery may be
considered public misfortune.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

The law allows to members of the
Kansas Legislature fifteen cents per
mile each way to and from Topeka and
their homes, and as consequence some
of the members draw from this source
more than $4,000. This large mileage
allowance is a clear gain to our intelli-
gent lawmakers, who are openly charged
with riding on passes. This charge has
become very notorious against the pres
ent Legislature. and correspondent
of the Kansas City Times takes spe-
ciic case and makes the following
charge against Senator KoHLER, of this
county, who cannot afford to let it pass
unanswered:
To show the inconsistency of the av-
erage member, however, it is but nee
eSSary to state that Senator Kohler, of
Dickinson county, who introduced the
following bill in the senate last week,
has a pass over the railways to and from
his home, which he no doubt uses; af-
ter reciting its character the bill roads:
II any public officer IN this state, whether the
same be a state district, city, county or town.
ship officer, shall directly or Indirectly accept or
use free pass or passes on or over any OF the
railroads OF the state, he shall be deemed guilty
OF a miSdemeanOr. and on conviction thereof
shall be adjudged by the court having JurtSdic-
ton thereof to have forfeited his Office and said
Office shall therefore be declared vacated.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05
During the campaign of last fall We

During the campaign of last fall we
were told by our republican friends that
prohibition, or anti-prohibition, was not
the question. The real, important thing
to be considered was the railroad and
transportation question. Up to the
present time the REFLECTOR has OBJ
served no railroad legislation to speak
of. In three more weeks the present
session will adjourn sine de without
having improved the prohibitory law
and without giving to the state strong
er and more perfect railroad law. 1t is
even probable that the present over
whelmingly Republican Legislature will
adjourn without accomplishing any
thing.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

The REFLECTOR trusts that that en-
inent and distinguished Kansas states
man, the Hon. GEO. W. CLICK, had a
pleasant and amicable chat with Presi-
ident-elect CLEVELAND on the occasion
OF his visit to the latter at Albany last
week. The exchanged condolences was
no doubt full and honest, and Mr..
CLICK, who is pretty well acquainted
throughout this State, may trouble our
republican friends in the sweet, prom
Using future more than he did in the
late disastrous past.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

The democratic statesmen who in
terviewed Mr.. CLEVELAND last week
find that his most Distinguishing trait
is common sense. 1t would seem,
therefore, that after lapse of twenty
four years this most admirable and es-
sential trait is to be a feature of the
dominant political school of this coun-
try. All hail to common sense! Better
far is it than genius, brilliancy, wit or
anyi other quality of the mind.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05
The REFLECTOR was sorry to read Of

The REFLECTOR was sorry to read Of
the Hon. j. R. BURTON defending the
Government in its successful efforts to
expel the Oklahoma settlers. This
might have been passed over in silence,
but when he speaks good word for the
cattle kings, or rather robbers, who oc-
cupy the Oklahoma lands, and praises
Secretary TELLER, the REFLECTOR is
forced to expostulate. In JOHN TEN
PLETON'S tragic words: 1T draws the
line at that" If Mr.. BURTON. our
talented and influential member of the
lower House of the Kansas Legislature,
wishes to retain our love, respect, ad-
miration and support, he must cut loose
from the monopOlistS and take sides
with the people. And the people are
opposed to the usurpation of Oklahoma
by rich cattle corporations; they are op-
posed to the driving out of honest set
tiers from the promised land at the
point of the Federal bayonets, aud they
have little respect for Secretary TEL
LER. The REFLECTOR would tell Mr..
BURTON, in the kind and gentle voice
of a friend, that his constituents do
not feel kindly towards monopolies or
monopolists.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

Messrs. RANDALL and CARLISLE,
two of the foremost leaders of democ-
racy, but representing two ideas of po-
litical economy, visited President-elect
CLEVELAND at the latter's invitation
last week. Mr.. CLEVELAND could not
have asked advice of two men more
capable of giving it. His administration
will be a remarkably safe one if he sur
rounds himself with such advisers as
Messrs. RANDALL and CARLISLE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

The members of the Kansas Legisla-
ture seem to think with our esteemed con
temporary, the Gazette, that reduction
in freights would not benefit the ship
per. This goes to prove that Mr.. WILL
SON is a smart man, for he arrived at a
conclusion several weeks ahead of our
intelligent legislators. But our farmers
would be pleased to see areduction in
freights, all the same.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

The REFLECTOR is in receipt of a
copy of the Larned EagIe-Optic, hand
some and well edited weekly. 1t pub
lished trade edition of Larned and
Pawnee county, and the REFLECTOR
would be pleased to receive a copy of it
and be glad to receive weekly visits
from its handsome contemporary.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

Monday, the I'd, was the traditional
ground hog day; and it was so bright
and cheerful that he saw his shadow.
The day was so warm and pleasant,
however, that it is reasonable to sup
pose that ne forgot to go back into his
hole. AT least, it is believed that he
forgot to pull his hole in after him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

1t is very generally agreed by the
Democratic press of the country that as
many Democrats should go to Washing
ton the 4th of next March as can con-
veniently get there land back, but
there is an almost universal demand
for No Flummery.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-05

Every acre of Government land should
be kept for actual homestead settlers
only. 1t should not be used for any
other purpose.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
The Greatest Known Tramp.

Haslett, the tramping printer, known all over the country as "The Pilgrim" has turned up at Silver City, Idaho, from which place, after setting few type, he struck out again on his ceaseless rounds. Twenty-one years ago, says the Carson Index, he made his first appearance in Carson, having, to use his own term. "bushwhacked" across the plains from Denver. Here he was then known as "Denver." In Virginia he made the acquaintance of the printers on Friday, and was known there as Friday" In Carson he was fitted out with a secondhand coat and pantaloons. After a weeks absence he returned desti- ute of these particular articles, and their place supplied with in ferior ones, and the man himself in fearful state of intoxication. Many a time since he has been here, and was once helped out of jail by the printers. Travelling in the sun once made him crazy, and he was sent to the insane asylum. He is generally more thirsty than hungry, and much prefers quar- ter to an order for four-bit neal. We happen to know that he writes, or once did, beautiful, delicate, lady-like hand. He is phenom- enal tramp, and is liable to appear here at any time.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
Mind and Disease.

The influence of the mind upon the body, for sickness or health, IS beyond all estimation. For a per son to think he has a disease will often produce that disease. This we see effected when the mind is intensely concentrated upon the disease of another. It Is found in hospitals that surgeons and phy- sicians who make a speciality of a certain disease are liable to con- tract 1t themselves, and mental power is so great that sometimes people die of diseases which they have only In imagination. Well persons, to remain well, should re- main cheerful and happy, and sick persons should have their atten- ton drawn as much possible from themselves. It is by their faith men are saved, and it is by their faith men die. If he will not die be can often live in spite of disease; and if he have little attachment for life, he may slip away as easily as a child will fall asleep.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
Piute Courfshin.

If a Piute maiden does pot like her lover she tells her grand mother, and when the young man comes again at night that good old lady rises from her bed, takes a handful of hot ashes from the fire and throws them in his face. That's the mltten. If he persists in his attentions and continues to come again the whole family unite in heaping indignltles upon him, but the glrl is never party to this. Her brothers and sisters and father and mother throw ashes upon him, douse him with water, flagellate him with stout switches, and drive him from the lodge. Sometimes an Indian persists in spite of such assaults, and goes again and again to the tent where the girl is sleeping. Sometimes this per severancs wIns her heart, but not often. If the girl likes him and is willing to marry him, then she tells her grandmother who informs the girls father.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
Bound 10 Take That Fly.

Portland Oregonian: The latest fish story comes from Latourelle Falls and is attributed to Eugene Protzman. The fish in the lake near the falls leap several inches clear of the water to take the flies
 which 'Protz" offered them. The other day he got his line en- tangled in the boughs of a tree which leaned over the lake, and, despairing of ever getting it clear, sat down on the shore in order to do the subject justice at his ease. He was much astonished to see fine trout leap upon the sloping tree trunk, wiggle along up it and then climb out on a limb, and then make a jump and fasten himself on hook dangling in mid-air, where he kicked his life away in the most joyous manner.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
Inspection of the San Carlos
 Agency. Erarn fha Glnha Silrar Ralf

Inspection of the san Carlos
 Agency.
 From the Globe Silver Belt.
 Through private source we are informed that Inspector Gen. eral Armstrong, who was es- pecially instructed to visit and inquire into the management of the San Carlos Indian agency, has been there and scrutinized the official acts of Agent Ford. He left the agency on Wednesday last and before leaving compli- mented the agent for the intelli- gent and satisfactory disposition of the trust confided to him. Be fore leaving, all the chiefs at San Carlos, by request, were permitted to call upon the General with a view of making known their views in regard to the deposal of Agent Ford and the appointment of a military officer in his stead. The talk was an interesting one in which the Indians clearly set forth their fixed opposition to the change and were most complimentary of Agent Ford, whom they regarded as the best agent the Government had ever assigned them and asked that he be retained. Mir. Ford's affable and courteous bearing has also endeared him to citizens who would be highly gratlfied by his retention as agent, and for the fur ther reason that they have wit messed the marked improvement and industrial habits of the In dians under his guidance and man. agement.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

Among the rare plants along the Gulf coast of the southern part of Mexico is one called the con- trayerba, which is considered a sure preventive of cholera, as we'll as a cure for the same. The usage is to steep the root in alcohol for six or seven days, or soften before a slow fire for an hour. The ex- tract obtained is then administered to the patient, three tablespoon fuls an hour until the cessation of violent symptoms.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
The New Orleans Industrial

The New Orleans Industrial Exposition to be opened in No vember is really a revival of the recent Worlds Fair in the Crescent City. But it will be smaller, more sensible and in ev- cry way more substantial, slnce it will involve far less expense and can be more easily handled. AL ready there is a strong local in terest in the project and the rail way corporations centering in New Orleans have subscribed SIPS, ,000 towards the enterprise, which is to be known as the North, Central and South American Exposition.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
Genius and Common Sense.

Genius generally makes the world catch its breath with ad- miration at its exalted flight, but it frequently goes to bed without its supper, and takes a slice of hope for breakfast, and tightens its belt for dinner, while plodding common sense gropes along with its eyes to the ground, and by hard knocks and close picking gets three meals a day.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
Indian Census Needed.
From the Eureka Sentinel.

EAoAAA tAtc ooANAAcAs
 The unearthing of frauds in con nection with the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians, by which it was shown there had been a sys- tematic issuance of HOO more rations than there were Indians, suggests the idea that provision should be made for a thorough census of all the Indian tribes under Government supervision It IS to the interest and profit of the Indian agent to exaggerate the number of those drawing an nuities and rations through him, and therefore the Government should build up a protection for itself. The only way by which frauds were discovered with the Cheyennes and Arapahoes, was by a census taken of the tribes by Gen. Sheridan. It is well for the interest of public good that the General follows this up and have a census taken of all other tribes The need of such a move is ap- parent when it is stated that the expenditures for the Indian ser vice for the sixteen years, from 1851 to 1868, was S52,254, ,431, while for the sixteen succeeding years, from 169 to 1885, the total outlay was S1O5,0S2,4 ,407, approximately double the former figure.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

The mobbing of Mormon mis- sionaries in the low part of Lon don, in consequence of rumors that they were bent upon procur- ing girls for immoral purposes, is a curious phase of the English crusade against vice.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

The Albuquerque Journal says that 1S,000 head of cattle from the Indian Territory, destined for Ar izona, will soon begin to pass over the Atlantic & Pacific road, and will be unloaded at Ash Fork They are a part of the vast herds recently ordered by the President to be driven out of the Indian Territory.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

Emory Storrs, of Chicago, has been hired to defend the Mormons in their fight against the United States. He admits the engage ment, and his retainer is said to be something enormous"
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

The word dollar originally meant a silver coin, and that is its mean ing to this day in the popular ap- prehension. It is absurd and un- historical to say the silver dollar is worth only eighty-fve cents.- It is worth just one hundred cents exactly-and 1t always has been.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

People in Arizona and New Mexico, who have had their prop erty destroyed or stolen by h. dians, should get their claims in proper shape and file them in the Interior Department
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

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 Dr. Mintie, who is a rrgular graduated physician, will agree to forfeit $500 for case of this kind, the Vital Restorative (under his special advice and treatmen0 will not cure, or for anything impure or injurious found in 1t. Dr. Mintie treats all Private Diseases successfully, without mercury. Consultation free. A thorough examination and advice. including analysis of the urine, $. Price of Vital Restorative S1.50 per bottle, or four bottles, S5: sent to any address on receipt of price, or c. O. D., secure from observa- ton, and in private name, if desired, by A. F.. Mintie, M. D., No. Il Kearney street. San Francisco, Cal.
 Sample Bottle Free will be sent to any one applying by letter, stating symptoms, sex and age. Strict secrecy in regard to business transactions.
 Dr. Mintie's Kidney Remedy Nephreticum cures all kinds of Kidney and Bladder com- plaints, Gonorrhoa, Gleet, Loucorrhose. For sale by all druggists: S1 a bottle. six bottles for S.
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The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

Less than fifty years ago it cost for single letter carried not over thirty miles 6 cents; less than eighty miles, 10 cents; less than 150 miles, 1Si cents; 400 miles, 25 cents.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

Patchouly is supposed to be the most permanent of all vegetable odors. The plant resembles mint and is a native of various parts of India.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16
THE CLIFTON CLARION.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 1885.

The Arizona Cattle Company intend erecting extensive refrig- orator works at Flagstaff, on the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-09-16

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