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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The latest sensation is to the effect
that German man-of-war, the ''Nau-
tiliS. has raised the German flag and
established a protectorate over the Mar
shall and Gilbert group of islands in
the Southern Pacific. These islands
number about fifty in all, and have for
many years been under the benign and
civilizing influence Of an American mis-
sionary society. Where is the Ameri-
can navy? Where, o, where, is the
Dolphin.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

There are 286 lawyers in the present
congress. Of this number Kansas fur
nishes six, Messrs. Plumb, ingalls,,
Perkins, Peters, Ryan and Hanback,.
Seventeen members of the house are
agriculturaliSt. Fusion of Kansas is
one of these. Representative Morrill,
is one of eight bankers in the house.
There are but two ministers in the en-
tire body, and Congressman Anderson
is one of them. The other minister,
Congressman Owens, halls from India
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
Eight Hundred Miles of Railroad.

The Junction City Union says;
Railroad Commissioner Humphrey,
from careful consideration of the Sit
uation in this state, estimates that the
year 1856 will witness the greatest ac-
tivity in railroad building in Kansas,
since the completion of the east and
west trunk roads. Mr.. Humphrey es-
Inmates that at least seven or eight
hundred miles of railroad will be con-
structed within the coming year. and
this without taking into account the
possible extension Of one or more east
ern roads into the State. The building
of this wel-nigh one thousand miles of
railroad in various sections of the
State exceeding the, entire previous
construction in Kansas since 1850
will put, it is estimated, eight or ten
millions of dollars in circulation, which
can not but greatly enhance the pros
perity of the State
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The New York Sun says: The I'M
expected majority of Mr.. Morrison in
carrying through the new code Of rules
for the house changes profoundly the
relations of the Illinois statesman to
the house and the country. He must
henceforth be regarded as the leader of
the democracy of that division in con-
greSs, and for whatever wise measures
may be enacted, will ejoy his full share
of glory, and for whatever mistakes
may be committed, a peculiar response
biIity will rest upon him
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Among the many odd things that find
their way to the dead-letter office in
Washington, there are every year at
this time a number of letters from chill
dren, directed to Santa Claus. asking
for presents. These. for several years
past, have been taken out by gentle
men in Washington who answer each
one of them over the signature Of
Santa Claus, enclosing handsome
Christmas card and with it pleasant
message.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

There is Senator Plumb and Rep
resentative Plumb in the present Con
gress. between them there is no rela-
tionship, but they have been friends
for many years, their acquaintance be-
ginning at Xenia, Ohio, when our
Plumb was a printer there. Both men
drifted west, one to become a Senator
from Kansas, the other a Representa-
tive from Illinois.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

a dinner of prominent railroad men
which took place at New York the 9th
er day was one of the most elegant en-
tertainments attended by railroad CAPT
taliStS since the DelmonicO dinner last
year in honor of Blaine. The latter
does not appear to have been invited to
the recent ''big feed" and, naturally
enough, he is not so popular with rail
road monopolists as when he was like
ly to be in a good position to cast an
anchor to the windward for their ben
eff
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Gen. Beauregard will give history
of the Shiloh Campaign in the January
number of the North American Review.
He claims that Gen. AlgernOn Sydney
johnson acted only as a corps comman-
der at Shiloh. Gen. Beauregard en-
phatically asserts contrary to the COM
mon belief that he was the sole COM
mander on both days, and, without
naming them, contrOyertS the reports
of Grant and Sherman as to the nations
forces being taken by surprise.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

company, and is being operated in a manner
that Is highly satisfactory and
WHEREAS, This board has been fairly,
kindly and courteously treated by the off,
GERS and representatives of the Missouri Pa
cine Railroad Company, in and about con-
Quoting the business pertaining to the con-
struction OF the Topeka, Salina & Western
railroad, and the said voted to such railroad
by townships of Dickinson county, there
fore, be it
Resolved, By the board of county commits
sloners of Dickinson county, Kansas, that
the thanks OF this board be rendered to Z. h.
Shelley, Col. A. L. Everest. and other officers
OF the NJ. P. Railroad Company for such
kind and courteous treatment.
n. BLEvINs.
:. BRICKER,
H.W. hANDT.
Commissioners Dickinson County, Kansas.
Dec. -. -.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

1t is shameful commentary on re-
publicanism that a republican congress
man should be the only member Of the
House who voted against granting a
pension to Gen. Grants widow. This
man was William T. Price, of WiScon-
sin, and we are pleased to state he is
being Missed at from all sides.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Mr.. Jonn S. Wise, who will be re-
membered by some as the young man
who recently ran as Republican candi
date for the GOvenorShip of the great
state of Virginia is credited with the
statemnt that neither he nor Malone
intends to migrate. but viii hang on
while to see if anything politically
favorable turns up.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

An exchange says. The rooster
should become the National bird Of
freedom. The American eagle has
fallen into disrepute. lie is so lazy and
trifing that he cannot even rise to puTT,
much less to soar above the clouds.
The rooster is a bird that will do for
both parties, as he spends half the time
on the fence
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

1t is stated that during the past
week $50, 900 has been sent from this
country to aid the cause of Parnell and
Home Rule. Let the good work go on
and may it become more substantial
and lasting from day to day,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
The Usual Proceeding.

December comes with bitter blast,
Time swiftly onward steals,
The winter DAYS now follow fast
Upon each others heels
one day and then another goes
And those who are Rive
VIII shortly look upon the close
OF 1885.
When the Old year shall take its flight,
The new we'll turn TO meet:
With resolutions for the right
Young eighty-siX we'll greet.
And then we'll all swear off again
our hearts with pride aglOw.
And keep the pledge, like honest men,
For-halr a week or SO.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The Marquis of LOrne, Col. Inger-
soil. MiIlionaires AstOr and Carnige, an
Irish Member Of Parliament elect, John
BOYLE O'Reilly, Cassius N. Clay, Sir
John Mcdonald, and Frank B. Sanborn
have articles in the January number of
the North American Review.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

If you wish your friends in the East
to be posted as to Kansas and Dickinson
county, send them the REFLECTOR for
the year 1886. Only $50.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Senator Hampton of South Carolina
has introduced bill making it unlaw-
full for a Senator or a Representative in
Congress to recommend or solicit ap-
pOintments to Office.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The democrats certainly enjoyed their
turkey last Friday for it was the first
democratic Christmas dinner in twenty
five years.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

The dress coat is generally worn by
the groom at home wedding, but for
an elopement there is nothing like
the cutaWay.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
County commissioners ResoIutjons.

WHEREAS, We have inspected the Topeka,
Salina Il Western railroad through Dickin-
son county, and find such railroad has been
completed in all respects in accordance with
the proposition and promises of such railroad
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

1t is required by law that physiology
and hygiene be taught in every public
school in Kansas after January 1st.
1888
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31

Canon Farrar has an article on the
Church in America in the January num-
Der of the North American Review.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
Belle Springs.

II. " ma
Commissioners Dickinson County, Kans
Dec. -, IS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-31
"OVld" Acquaintance be Forgot?

respectfully inform my ovid friends and the public generally
the business door west old stand
pos Ihave the and stock
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
AGoOd One on the Umpire.

Last Friday, while Mexico and
Paris were striving at the bat at the
fair grounds, Judge Brace was a
spectator. 1t was his second attend
ance at a base ball game. Although
one of the best Judges in the state,
and one of the foremost lawyers OF
America, he was not up in base ball
Bob White, the irrepressible and only
editor of the Mexico LEDGER, was
acting in the trying and often thank
less position of umpire. The UNI
pire's place is behind the catcher,
and sometimes the catcher will let
a ball pass HIM. When a ball went
whizzing by and struck Bob in the
forehead and sent his hat spinning
on the breeze, Judge Brace exclaim
ed: Good! I'm glad that fellow
cot hit. He's been standing aroune
there in the way ever since the game
began. hope he will keep out o
the way hereafter The laugh wa
loud and hearty at the Judges ez
pense; and when the Importance Q
; the umpire was explained to him h
said: You must excuse me, as
am not thoroughly posted as to tn
. evidence in this case."-Pdris Me-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
4 Strong Cigar.

..Don't car if | do, stranger
Thanks. Strong: Yes, tolerabie'
Strongest cigar lever smoked: (puh'
nuff.I No, faint. puff, puff Not
by a long shot. What was the strong,
os, c;oar 7 yer smoked? Well, III
tell you. 1t was so strong LA. "
koocked some of my teeth out. lou
don't believe it? Wait till you hear
the particulars. 1t was way back
in ,65. | was with the army OF the
Potomac, and we we're closing upon
Lee in Richmond. was on picket
duty one night when / got hankerln
for a cigar. 1t was aSin orders 10
smoke on the picket line, out l
couldn't stand it, and | dived down
into the trench and lit my weed
Then | returned to my beat, putting
away, happy as could be. 1t was
very dark night an everything quiet
an | was just hatterin' myself tina
there was no danger in a smoke whel
whish. bang! and that cigar of min
went to pieces an 1 felt a prickly pai
in nv mouth. l felt, an q couple o
| teeth were gone. Pretty strong clga
that. eli? Loaded? No; but the riff
of that ere Johnny reb s%harpshoote
was, and right here on my cheek
,where the ball..cum out. If the as
hadn't fell off hat cigar I woul
have two more teeth in my head tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Very Few Such Men in Mexico.

Such expressions as look here, that
fellow is not a friend of mine and L
want to cripple him in business, and
if I I'm permitted to class you among
nv friends I wish you wouldn't pat
ronize him. show a mar to be small
er than a dog, and a NANCY n at
that, when he makes use Of them. II
vou-you putrid pile of fesh--don.t
like a man don't try to injure his
business by inducing others not tc
patronize him-you might be talking
to his best friend, and besides it,
small-smaller than the tricks OF
pot-house politician. Be a man.
Knox County Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

The mail received at the executive
departments at Washington averages
about fifty thousand letters every
twcnty-four hours. Counting the
hostage on these at 2 cents each they
Weld a return to the government OF
1000 a day. There is a grain OF
GOOD in all things evil, and even the
enormous size of the o~ffice-seeking
class is not without its small advan'
taee to the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Try 1t Yourself.

The proof of the pudding Is not IN
chewing the string, but in having an
opportunity to try the article your
self, Dobyns & Gibbs, the Druggists
have a free trial bottle of Dr. Bosanko':
Cough and Lung Syrup for each ane
every one who is afflicted Will
Coughs, Colds, Asthams, Consump
ton or any Lung Affection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
MONEY TO LOAN!

C. ". Baker, of Me1ico, Mo-, fnan-
cial agent for Eastern parties, has
unlimited funds to loan at Lowest rates
of interest obtainable, on long time,
auth privilege Of paying principal be-
fore maturity, either IN part or whote'
Security, first lien on improved farms
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Dobyns & Gibbs the Druggists
who are always looking after the in
terest of their customers, have now
secured the sale of DR.. Rosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup, a remedy
that never fails to cure Colds, Pains
in the Chest and all Lung Affections
For proof, try a free sample bottle
REGULAR size so cents and S1.00.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
rha Eormer,s Opportunity.

r,o tanners life should he the
most independent one, espeelans md nd
this country, where land Is cheap an
t.xes low. He produces wha' ma
Ind consumes. His gains come ron
the surplus over and above wns' nc
rnon;res for his own needs. Ii hn
uiin1ns costs him more to produce
Than he can obtain for 1t, lie Is W..
loser. lust as the merchant OF many
foctn,er would be under similar Oh.
a;t;ons. 1t is often the case that d
~"onsn;racy is formed among tne
.middlemen" to obtain the farmer .
surplus at a lower price than II co?ss
him to produce it. In the war ond
.aras,s between the prea-eer anu
onns,,mer. when agricultural pro
Jnnts are abundant, the farmer IS
"" 70 gct the worst of 1.-THE price
advances after the grain mas passe'
into the hands of the m'a"le,h ani
M was notably the case IN looo anu
. 1874. when the farmers OF the nor'",
wcst received but 30 to 81 Il !
h'1sbel for their wheat, which mean;
an absolute loss to the raiser. mo
IS the first time since 1881 the iatins
u Today the master of the situa'ion
i and if is his " fault if he does no
make the most of it. If he VIII hoi
his Wheat at 81 at the station ne wi I
Get his price, and by selling n nuii r. !,
much as he did last year he Will II
an ce;ye more money for his ale al
still have some wheat left to can
, over to another year; me rea ho
he for this statement is that ouf "n T1
Ill crop for this year is short, hall i
on winter wheat is not ore than na.'
crop, and the spring wheat T Is req 20
-, ed as damaged one-third: Inc Ii
ei ernment report for july, WI;
ND does not include the damage to spri
Wheat (it having taken place TO o
.se, large extent since the repora o1d '
,er, prepared places the entire yle ~
" the United States for 1888 at % o
20" 600, 900 bushels. In 1881 the y
eminent report placed the Yield
512. 100000, with 10000, ooo Oh Ill
from tbe crop of 1888.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

f6rnell d Bgo, Q. tLs5 place,
have moved their stock 81 goods to
Mexico. v!,era hey viii open out =
first-cIazs lly goods store. We re-
pret to have to lose them from our
circle of business men, but trust that
what is our loss WILDE Mexico's gain.
We wish the firm continued prosper
ity.-Iaddonia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Subscribed and sworn to before nie'
his 18th day of Dec, A. D., 1851
BEN. c. JOHNSON,
Circuit Clerk.

- Advertisers will do well to note
gh;s s.atement. Seventeen Hundred ma
lsfsu copies of the LEDGER prlh'eo
evksy week; at least ten persons rea"
! paper, making the circulation a'ou'
II 500. counting extras a grand total Oh
no. 900 readers in a month E"sFy"0"'
Us the "Great Religious Weekly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
New Kind Of Fun.

Bob White, of the Mexico LEDGER,
says sit is funny for an editor to be
called upon to pay out 1919 on the
first of the month and collect only
s13 out of $464 from what should
be good accounts" We have been
having that kind of fun all summer, Ii
Won a call it fun.-Sldter 1ndeG
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

The people of Mexico and Audraln
are not much bored by newspaper
csnvassers. There are only two pa
pers at the county seat. Every man
in the county can afford to take both
Of them and should at least take me.
Mexico can support two good papers
&c n will
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
WHAT the Matter With Audraina

h the Matter With Audrain
The Post Dispatch speaks OF the
following candidates for Congress IN
this district:
Cbas. Peers of Warrenton, X. ii.
Norton of Lincoln, Champ Clark and
William Biggs of Pike county, klch-
ard Dalton of Rails, H. W. Johnson
of Montgomery and Alb Edwards OF
St. Charles.
We would like to know what Is the
matter with Audrain. II Col. Huttor
should chose to run for some highe'
office VIC have other good timber IL
the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Cook and White.

The good people of Mexico and
Audrain county will find in him a
gentleman well worthy of their sup
port; and it is a source Of genuine
pleasure to see our friend, Bob
White, of the Mexico LEDGER, strong
ly indorsing him. This is proper
There is room for both of them, and
the Mail cordially wishes both Bob
and Sam q world of success. Mexico
now has two of the best newspaper
men in the state.-Nevada Mail.
To cure cracks in the thumb,
chapped hands, or to keep the hands
nice and soft, take l OF. each OF bay
rum Cor alcohol) and %glycerine, and
about ) or 6 drops of carbolic acid
You can put in a little lemon juice II
you want to keep your hands white
1t is very nice to put on your hands
at night after your washing is done
Wash your hands with CASTLE soap
or any good toilet soap, dry slightly
ord while still damn rnnrafe" drop
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

For fine Cigars, the largest assort-
ment of Chewing and Smoking To
baccos and Smokers Articles of every
description, call at Urban Weimer,s
wholesale and retail cigar store, S.W
cor. Public Square, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Sister Anne.-"Now, Ethel, be sure
and pray God TO make you a good
girl"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. bod, pleath
twv and make me a dood little dirl,
and if at firth you don't thuctheed,
why, twy, twy, again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
II and Capable.

Cash Blackburn, of Vandalia, is
here. He is one of The defendants
in the case of j. o. Dowell against
John A. Guthrie and others. We
understand Cash's friends in Aud
rain are going to push him for coun-
tv collector at the next election. He
is q live man, honest and capable
and as thorough a democrat as eve
lived. We hope he will make tn
race and be elected.-Bowling Greer
Post.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Red Short Horn Hefers Wanted.

High grade, calved February.
March and April.
19-tf. McHATToN & Sons.
Mexico, Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Good News,

aorov t. lean I'll 3, 8 and
a. Orders flied ON short
ii. tn juaN P.4-AFA,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Notica Of dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned as hardware
merchants in Mexico, Mo-, under the
style or firm of Smith & EIdridge, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Dated this 9th day of August, 1885.
OLIVER P. SMITH,
Jos. J. ELDRIDGE.
Parties owing the late firm of Smith
& Eldridge will please call and settle
up at once. AL notes and accounts
can he found d the old stand,
-SrrH q EipRrpsE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
New Blocks on Hand.

am now ready for remodeling,
coloring, and cleaning ladies' and
gents hats, of all kinds, in the latest
STYLES. I am also prepared for col
orine plumes, ribbons, dress goods,
&c. in any desirable color.
Mrs. RosAMoND,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

.Just one,' said the lover, as he
stood upon the stoop with his girl,
s.iust one!" "Just one," said the
mother, putting her head out of the
bedroom window above; "well,
guess it isn't so late as that, but ITS
pretty near II, and you had better bt
going or her father will be down.
And the lover hook his leave will
-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Younger & jesse sell all kinds OF
groceries for cash just as cheap (and
many articles cheaper) as any house
in Mexico. Cash makes our goods
90 cheap. lou.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Easter sells his goods at a reason
able profit and does not charge two
nrices all round. Give him a call
and be convinced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Smoke Urban Weimer's cigars
wherever you see them. You will
not only get ''Full Value but there
by encourage "Home Industry
Att
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
For the Poor.

Worthy poor persons who are IN
the need of the necessities of life, or
parties who know of such, should adj
dress apostal card to P. o. box 656,
Mexico. Mo. tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Mat,n Tie Nan lNh0

Say> lie $ holy,
L on thsTsns
aS no opinion.
Takes IL papcr.
Has :Ac oiS mead.
Sneers at religion.
Browns on charity.
Is cruel to animals.
Lies about everybody.
Goes back on q friend.
Is Jealous and spiteful.
Is systematically moral.
Won't pay when he can.
Does not favor enterprise.
Favors corruption in office.
Is afraid to speak his mind.
Has no business of his own
Hides behind a nom de plume.
Talks about you behind your back
Won't %patronize home industries
Thinks he is bigger than his party
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Nearing 1000.

The LEDGER is fast nearing 1000
subscribers. During the past two
weeks we have added twenty three
new and influential subscribers to
our list. We are certain that by
January l, 1886, with proper atten-
ton to business, we will reach our
goal, which is now 900 subscribers.
Mexico LEDGER.
You have got too good a paper to
stop at 1000. Don't let up until
every taxpayer or the head of every
family in Audrain is taking it. Now
if anv man in the county tells you :,
is too poor to take it 5aHia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Good Cheap Coal.

Don't buy your coal without seeing
Lee, Mitchell & Co. They have 20
car loads the best of coal ordered
cheap. They defy competition. lott
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Some of our exchanges are gong
to publish a dead-beat list OF all who
have taken their papers for more than
three years without paying for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Go clear around the square to buy
your groceries from c. F. Ierger.
You will save money. He keeps the
best and sells the cheapest. He pays
| cash for produce. 90 u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17
Card of Thanks.

Leslie Lee and family and E. Il.
Coatsworth and family desire to ex-
tend their sincere and heartfelt
thanks to the kind friends and neigh
bors who so willingly assisted them
during the late illness and death OF
their mother and aunt, Mrs. c. c.
Lee. A friend to one in need is
friend indeed.-Laddonia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

SEVERAL READERS, Mexico, Mo-
Moisture in the air will CONCEAL into
at a slightly higher temperature
than it requires to freeze water.-St'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

The Centralia Guard, since it has
been enlarged, has also improved IN
every other particular. 1t is always
chock full of good reading matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Nevada, Mo-, has three fire COM
panies. r. W. Mitchell, one OF the
editors of the Mail, is chief, The
M1;I is chief of all it touches
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

rThe Lincoln county fair appears to
have been ~mismanaged to the extent
that It was a failure. There IS no
excuse for such a state OF affairs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-17

Try Moore's California pear cider.
The finest winter drink on earth.
Exhilarating and not Intoxicating.