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, 1885-12-09

policy, Within these limitations a GER
tain reduction should be made in our Gus
IONS revenues, the amount of such reduc-
ton having been determined. The in
1uiry follows: Where can it best be remit
red, and what articles can best be released
from duty in the interest of our citizens ?
| think the reduction should be made
in the revenue derived from a tax upon
the imported neces tiles of lire. We thus
directly lessen the cost Of living in every
family of the Land, and release to the
public in every humble home a larger
measure Of the rewards of industry.
During the year ended Nov. l.. 1885.
l45 national banks were organized with
an aggregate capital Of SIG. 93s, 600, and
circulating notes have been issued 10 them
amounting to 81, 274,9lO. The whole
number OF these banks in existence on the
day above mentioned WAS 2.727. The
very limited amount of circulating notes
issued by our national banks, compared
with the amount the law permits them to
issue upon a deposit OF bonds for their
redemption, indicates that the volume Of
our circulating medium may be largely in
through this instrumentality.
Nothing more important than the present
condition Of our currency and coinage can
you attention. Since February,
1873. the government has, under the com
pulsory provisions VI law, purchased silver
oulliOn aud coined the same at the rate Of
than $4,000, OOO every month. By
this process, up u the present date, 2l5,-
759,43l silver dollars have been coined.
, 1885-12-09

1t is gratifying to announce that the re-
lations Of the United States with all for
eign powers continue to be friendly. Our
position, after nearly a century of success
full constitutional government, the main
tenance of good faith in all of our engage
ments, the avoidance of complications
with other nations, and consistent and
amicable attitude toward the strong and
weak alike, furnish proof of a political
disposition which renders professions of
good will unnecessary There are no
questions of difficulty pending with any
foreign government.
A question has arisen with the govern
ment of Austria Hungary touching the
responsibility of the United States at Vi
emma, Having under my constitutional
%prerogative appointed an estimable citizen
of unimpeachable probity aud competence
as minister at that country, the govern
ment of Austria Hungary invited this
government to take cognizance OF certain
exceptions, based upon allegations against
the personal acceptsbility of Mr.. Kelley,
the appointed envoy, asking that in view
thereof the appointment should be with
drawn. The reasons advanced were such
as could not be acquiesced in without vi
lation of my oath of Office, and the pre-
cepts of the constitution, since they neces-
sarily involved a limitation in favor of a
foreign government upon the right Of Sc
lection by the executive. and required
such an application Of a religious test as a
qualification for Office under the United
States as would have resulted in the prac-
teal disfranchisepent Of a large class Of
our citizens, and the abandonment Of a
vital principle Of our government. The
Austro.H Hungarian government finally de-
cided not to receive Mr.. Kelley as the en-
voy of the United States, and that gen
tleman has since resigned his commission,
leaving the post vacant. | have made
no new nominations, and the interests of
this government at Vienna are now in the
care of the secretary Of legation as charge
d affairs ad interim.
, 1885-12-09

The condition of the Chinese question
in the Western states and territories, is.
despite this restrictive legislation. far
from being satisfactory. The recent out
break in Wyoming Territory, where mum
bers of unoffending Cinnamon indisputa
bly, within the protection of the treaties
and the law, were murdered by a mob.
and the still more recent threatened on
break of the same character in Washing
ton Territory, are still fresh in the minds
Of all, and there is apprehension list the
bitterness of feeling against the Mon
golian race on the Pacific slope may find
vent in similar lawless demonstration
All the power of this government
should be averted to maintain the simplest
good faith toward China in the treatment
of tie men. and the infexiLle siernuess
of the law in bringing the %wrongdoers to
Justice should be insisted upon. Every
effort has been made by this government
to prevent these violent outbreaks and to
aid the representative of China in their
Investigation of these outrages, and it is
but just to say that they are traceable to
the lawlessness of men not citizens OF the
United States engaged in competition
with Chinese laborers.
Race prejudice is the chief factor in
originating these disturbances. and it exists
in a large part of our domain, jeupardiz
ing our peace and the good relationship
we try to maintain with China. The ad
United right of a government to prevent
the influx of elements hostile to its inter
nal peace and security may not be ques-
toned, ever where there is no treaty sti!-
~ulation on the subject. That the exclu-
sion Of Chinese labor is deman led in other
countries where like conditions prevail, is
strongly evidenced in the Dominion Of
Canada, where Chinese immigration is
now regulated by laws more exclusive than
our own If existing laws are Inadequate
to compass the end in view, | shall be
prepared TO give earnest consideration TO
any further remedial measures within the
treaty limits which the wisdom Of congress
may devise.
, 1885-12-09
The Army.

The army consisted at the date Of the
last constituted returns off, ljl o,hsers.
aud 2l,705 enlisted men. The expenses
of the department far the fiscal year end-
ed june 80, 1855, including sl3,lGI.
3qi Gu for public works and river aud har
bur improvements, were S4j.s5O, 500 81.
Besides the troaps which were dispatch
ell in pursuit Of the small band of Ia
diaus who left their reservation in Arizona
aud committed murders aud outrges,
two regimints Of cavalry anl one Of in
flntry were sent lust July to the Indian
Territory 10 prevent an outbreak which
seemed imminent. They remained to aid
# necessary il the expulsion Of intruders
, 1885-12-09

cal Deptj Cheyenne, Hyo.
, 1885-12-09

The report Of the secretary of the
navy gives a history of the operations Of
his department. aud the present condition
ufthe work committed 10 his charge. He
details in full the course pursued by him
to protect the rights Of the government
in respect to certain vessels unfinished at
the tine Of his accession TO office, and also
concerning the despatch boat Dolphin,
cliimed to be completed and waiting the
acceptance Of the department Que can
not lail to see irom the recital contained
in this report that only the application Of
business principles has been insisted upon.
Congress in its last session authorized
the construction Of two additional new
cruisers and two gun boats ut a cost not
exceeding ia the aggregate 50 99j 900.
The appropriation Tor this purpose having
become available on the first day VI July
| last. steps were at once taken for the pro
curemen. Of such plans for the construc-
ton of these vessels as would be likely to
insure their usefulness when completed.
/ These are of the utmost Importance. con-
sidering the constant advance in the art
Of building vessels gf this character, aud
the tune is not lost which is spent in
their careful consideration and selection.
All must admit the importance of al
effective navy to nation like ours, hay
, 1885-12-09


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reported as being in a high state OF eff
cheney and well equipped for the salts
factory accomplishment Of the purposes of
its maintenance. The fact that the class
which graduates next year is an unusually
large one. has constrained me to decline
TO make appointments to second lieuten
ancies in the army from civil life, 50 that
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
Settlers Successful.

The United States circuit court rem
dered decision yesterday in cOntro-
versy between the railroads and the set
tiers upon certain lands in Allen county,
which will be cheering news indeed to
the latter. This decision, if it shall be
affirmed in the supreme court, will eS-
tablish in the settlers the right TO some
1900 acres of land which it has always
been supposed passed to the railroads of
the state uUder the various COMPRESSION
al enactmentS in their behalf. This
alone renders the decision one of very
great moment, but is generally under
stood that the secondary results will be
more far-reaching than the primary.
The case has been a closely contested
one from the beginning. 1t was argued
last December by Hon. James Hager-
man and Judge McCrary in behalf of
the railroad, and Hon. c. IL. HutchinS
and Hon. George II. Peck for the set
tiers. Mr.. Peck's argument was en-
Enthusiastically praised 10y all who heard
it, and success seems TO have crowned
the effort.-Topeka Capital.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10

Mr.. Henry's extensive business inter
ests in Colorado requiring his time and
constant attention, it was deemed adj
yisable to terminate the existence of
the firm in accordance with the above
announcement. The good will, furnl-
ture and fixtures, and all books and pa
pers of the firm have been purchased by
me, and are now the property Of 1.-The
Kansas Farm Mortgage Company" of
Abilene, Kansas, of which company |
am the secretary, one of the directors
and a stakeholder.
This company has all the facilities for
attending to any business you may have
in this vicinity, and it shall be part OF
my duty to see that the business OF pa
irons Of the old firm as well as that OF
all others who may entrust business TO
the new company, receive prompt and
careful attention. Very Resp,
q. w. CARPENTER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10

NEAL Dow the great prohibition
advocate, in speech at Kingston, Ny :.
on the LIST inst, predicted the triumph
of the prohibition party in the nation,
and argued that the republican party
must go. He further said. THAT for
many years the PrOhibitioniSts in Maine
were led to believe that the Republican
party was favoring temperance, and
were induced by promises to support it
expecting 10 secure the needed legislative
assistance. But they were doomed to
disappointment, and now they were
satisfied that they had nothing to hope
for or expect from that party, but were
convinced that what they did must be
done boldly by them"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
The Eas.s. Farm Mortgage %.
Mortgage Loans,
Real Estate,
Abstracts,
Insurance
W.G.COWLES, G.W.CARPENTER,
Pres't. Sec'y.
W.G.COWLES.
Pres't.

The Kansas Farm Mortgage Co, having pur-
chased the abstracts books, Office, fixtures and
good will Of the business formerly owned and OPP
Grated by T. c. Henry & Co., is now fully equip
ped for business
The new company commences business under
very favorable circumstances; has extensive cas-
tern connections and all facilities for the tranSae
ton OF business. promptly and satisfactorily.
Business viii be continued temporarily at the
Office formerly occupied by T. c. Henry & Co
The permanent ONCE of the company Will be in
the 6uilding on the corner of Second street and
Buckeye avenue, 10 which place it will remove
upon the completion OF the building, about DC
tOber lSt.
Mr.. g.. W. Carpenter, a member of the old firm
of T. c. Henry & Co., is connected with the new
company as its secretary, and will have the gen.
eral management OF its business he VIII be
pleased TO SEE all patrons OF the old firm, and
any Others having business in this line
All money heretofore due and payable, or TO be-
come due and payable at the Office Of T. G. Henry
& Co, is due and payable only az the Office or the
7 he Kansas Farm Mortgage Go.
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CHARTER
Tho kansas Farm Mortgage %.

The undersigned citizens Of the State of Kan
SaS do hereby voluntarily associate ourselves to
gether for the purpose of forming private cor
pOratiOn under the laws OF the State or Kansas,
and do hereby certify
FIRST.
That the name of this Corporation shall be The
Kansas Farm Mortgage Company.
SECOND.
That the purposes for which this corporation
IS formed are to buy, sell and deal in real ana
personal property and securities OF all KINDS; 10
make and negotiate loans thereon; TO receive
funds upon deposit for the purpose of investment,
and to invest the same; to own, keep and main
tain all books and records necessary for complete
abstracts OF title to all real estate in Dickinson
county, Kansas, to transact q general fire, life
and accident insurance business, for and in be-
half Of regularly organized insurance companies,
and generally to do and perform any ana All
things necessary and incidental TO the full eXer-
else of the purposes herein expressed.
THIRD.
That the place whereits business is to be trans
acted is at Abilene, Dickinson county, Kansas.
FOURTH.
That the time for which this corporation is TO
to exist is twenty years.
FIFTH.
That the number OF directors or trustees OF this
Corporation shall be five, and the names and res
idence OF those who are appointed for the first
wear are: G. W. Carpenter, c. F. Mead, A. w.
HargreaveS, all OF Abilene, Kansas, and Rodney
Dennis and W. G. Boles, both of Hartford, Con-
necticut
SIXTH.
That the estimated value OF the goods, chattels,
lands, rights and credits owned by the Corpora
ton is twenty-five thousand dollars; that the
amount OF the capital stock of this Corporation
shall be divided into five hundred shares OF one
hundred dollars each.
In testimony thereof, we have hereunto sub
scribed our names, this 18th day Of August, ~ D.,
1885. (Slgned) -
G.. W. CARPENTER,
C. F. MEAD,
A. W. HARGREAvES,
RODNEY DENNIS,
W. q. COWLES.
STATE OF KANSAS,C &C
Dickinson County.
Personally appeared before me. notary public
in and FOR said county, Kansas, the above named
G. W. Carpenter, c. F. Mead, A W. HargreayeS,
Rodney Dennis and W. G. COwles, who are per-
sOnally known TO me TO be the same persons who
executed the foregoing instrument OF writing,
and duly acknowledged the execution OF the
same.
In testimony whereof, 1 have hereunto sub
Scribed my name and affixed my material seal
this nth day Of August, A. D., 1875.
(Signed) X. MCCORMACK.
[sEALl Notary Public.
my commission expires March 2eth, 1881
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
Don't you forget that Mrs.
Como keeps the largest, best
and cheapest stock of Millinery
Goods in the City.
ABSTRACTS!

| have complete and reliable set o
Abstracts of lands and lots in Dlckln
son County, which are brought up 10
date every day. If yc' want an abstract
call and see me.
J II. BRADY.
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For the Best Beef Steaks,

Roasts. Mutton, Pork, &c, call at Wahl
Bros, Broadway Meat Market, where
you can be supplied on short notice
Highest market price paid for Hides.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
New Goods and an
other drop in prices at
A. E. Bishop & Co.'S.
WINDOW SHADES.

There is no question but that Sewell
always has been and still is headquar-
tiers i'll this line. Largest stock Fl
nest goods Greatest variety! Low
est prices One hundred varieties
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
Clearance Sale.

If you want bargains take advantage
of G. A. KenyOn's Clearance Sale OF
Dry Goods. Clothing, Boots, Shoes, NC.
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To Whom It May Concern.

This is TO certify that the partnership hereto
fore existing between 7. c. Henry, OF Denver
Colorado. and G. W. Carpenter, of Abilene, HAS.
under the firm name of Il. c. Henry Co., and
doing business in said Abilene, is hereby dissolved
and Terminated by mutual consent.
All credits due the firm are to be paid 10 Salu
G.. W. Carpenter, and all demands against tne
firm to be presented TO him for payment.
Il. c. HENRY.
CIV. CARPENTER.
Abilene, Kansas, Aug. 10, 1886.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
Beware of cheap
mixed paints. North.
craft sells the puresC
in the county.

Mr.. Ed. Veigiard has a tin shop at
his residence on Sixth street, west Of
the III. E. Church. He is prepared to
do job and contract work of anything
in his line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
SHERIFF'S SALE.

T Under AND BYVIRTUE OF AN order Of
u sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court
of Dickinson County, State of Kans as, in cause
pending therein, wherein il. Galbreath, plant
if, and MOllie L. Zimmerman and Joseph Zim-
norman and James Strachan, defendants, l will on
Saturday, Sept. 18th, 1885.
at the front door at the court house, in the city of
Abilene, County of Dickinson, State of Kansas, at
o'clock, p. NJ, of said day, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following real estate tO-wit
fractional part of lots Nos &c. IS and 40 on sixth
street in Solomon City, beginning on the west side
of Poplar street at point seventy five feet north
of sixth street, and running west one hundred and
fifty feet, thence north seventy-ive feet, thence
east one hundred and fifty feet, thence south sew
enty-ive feet to point of starting, in Dickinson
county, state of Kansas. The said real estate will
be sold pursuant TO the judgment of the Court in
said cause recited in said order Of sale.
Witness my hand this 18th day of August, A. D.,
1885. j. MILLER,
Sheriff Dickinson County, Kansas.
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Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 1885.

The following personal property: Mich Cows,
Graded Calves, Three mares, two with foal by a
noted horse, a lot of pigs, one good farm wagon,
two sets of double harness, farm implements,
cook stove, &c, sc.
TERMS: All sums under SO cash; sums of SO
and over credit of twelve months will be given,
purchaser giving note bearing 10 per cent. isn't,
with approved security.
ROBT. KANE.
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Bishop & Co.'s 75c
Jersey beats them all.
Ladies good style
all LinenCOllars only
s I-3 cents at A. E.
Bishop & Co.'S.
Special Prices on Carpets

At Sewell's. A large stock of the lat
est and most beautiful patterns of the
best makes Just received.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10

1t now looks as though the next gov
ernor of Iowa would be a democrat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
Mrs, Hendricks

Has removed her dress-making shop
next door to Mrs. Levi, up stairs. 4
share of patronage is respectfully solic-
tied. 3-4W,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
Merchant Tailoring.
Bishop & Co. will
sell you Boots and
Shoes lower than any
house in Abilene.

CARPET BUYERS
VIII do wisely in examining the large
line of beautiful patterns just received
at SeWell'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
100000 WORTH Of FRESH GOODS


Call bargains all OF
OF w lIS i've Cal
Of Agricultural II1Alole1AAeitS
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-10
SHERIFF'S SALE
PUBLIC SALE.

T will sell at public sale at my residence seven
miles northwest of Abilene, Willowdale, tp.,
sale TO commence at 10 o'clock g. m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11
FROM THE CAPITOL.

: NATURAL gas i'll considerable guam
titles has been discovered in tho city
Just back of the white house, which, il
1t turns out to be what is promised, will
furnish a very valuable and important
addition to the attractions of this city.
THE governor Of Arizona calls atten-
ton to the extensive smuggI ling opera
tions in progress along the border of
Mexico in the line of lnescal, cigars and
live stock. He recommends that four
mounted inspectors be placId on duty
in the counties of Ccchise and Pima.
SECRETARY LAMAR asserts thas the
Indian must make his final stand for
existence where he is now located,
either adapting himself to new con-
ditions or suffering extinction, The
race is no longer a source of danger to
the republic. The secretary recon-
mends that portion OF eacn reserya-
tion be divided into farming tracts, to
be allotted to individuals. The surplus
land should be converted iuto money
and invested for the benefit of the
various tribes.
ONE Of the city papers says: "Among
the numerous curious and antique
articles with which Mr.. LGit-r's beauti-
full home abounds is al ancient open
box girded with iron clasps, in which
Martin Luther carefully guarded his
precious bible. This valuable article
was secured abroad, but has st the
present day been so far perverted from
its ancient use as to be made receP-
tacle for the owners ch DICE brand Of
cigars"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-11
A "Madman's" Legacy.

"Sirer exclaimed a man IN the home
ly garb OF a mechanic to Richelieu,
Prime minister of France, as he was
entering his palace; 'fSire. I have made
discovery which shall make rich and
great the nation which shall develop
it Sire, will you give me an audi
ence?'
Richelieu, constantly importuned fn-
ally ordered the "madman' imprisoned.
Even in jail he did not desist from de-
cIarins his "delusion," which one day
attracted tho attention of a British
nobleman, who heard De Causes story,
and developed his discovery of steam
power
All great discoveries are at first de-
rided.
Seven years ago { man yet under
middle age, enriched by business
which covered the continent, found
himself suddenly stricken down. When
his physicians said recovery was impos-
sIble, he used a new discovery, which,
like all advances in science, had been
opposed bitterly by the schoolmen.
Nevertheless, it cured him, and out of
gratitude therefor he consecratnd part
Of his wealth to the spreading of it's
merits before the world. Such in brief
is the history of Warmers safe cure,
which has won, according to the testi-
mony Of eminent persons, the most
deserved reputation ever accorded to
any known compound, and which is
finally winning on its merits alone the
approval of the most conservative prac-
titioners. It's fame now belts the globe.
The Herald.