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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-13

Thg southern Maryland Railroad reyiyIhed and
RECONSTRUCTED, now pronliaes 10 be completed before
long Tbls road, though less qan hall constructed,
has gone bTong ali the vlcssitudes experienced by
older corporations. II has Just qled mortgage Tor
the fourth s6t OF honds tue other tlree ses having
been fellied Tie last one under foreclosure.
The road was bought 10 for $4,000. Tbis leave, a
property sufficient la value, together with that pro
posed u he added 10 II by lhe completion OF the road
TO enable s promoters 10 raise funds to complete IT,
The District merchants who gave the road lts nrst
start aui cung 10 It through ali rs aiyersilies de
serve credit.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-13

A friend OF eN-Presilent Arthur says that those
VINO are best acquainted with the details OF his sick
ness are much alarmed. lie does not seem to gain
strength, as 1t was hoped he would. At times he
has seemed better, but such seeming beiterment In
his condition has always been followed by rearse
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-13

Among the measures agreed upon by the Rcpubli-
can senatorial caucus to he acted upont sess0n s
me bill providing for Congress OF the nations of
North and South America In this city This meas
IRE is one of great Importance to the country at
large looking, as 1t does. to the development OF our
trade with Con.ral AMI South America and the ind.
lug OF market for our manufactures. 1t is also n
measure OF interest to this city bringing here in its
train, as 1t will, large gathering of eminent men,
The nations OF the Americas naturally look to this
Repnbilc 10 take The lead in the affairs of the
western Hemisphere, and regard Washington as
the Paris of America.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-13

THE report OF the sub'c0mmlttee appointed to in
Hestigate the charges against Superintendent Stock
bridge, OF the Industrial Home School, speaks
strongly OF the necessity for corporal punishment
OF nnrny pupils The committee were evidently of
the ODlnlOn that bp"rc tic rod, ant spoil shi"
ID as appropriate to-day as II was centuries ago II
may he true, and undoubtedly Is, as reported by the
committee that many OF the children In that Insii-
tuition are ylciouslY inclined and eau only be con-
Uoeh 10y niggellaiion. hut punishment OF that Kind
should never he permitted 10 he iB1ctei under
due excitement, al was the case In the Brlnkley
aiIar.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-13

Congress chartered road to run westward from
Rock creek to the District line. There Is no reason
why II should not do 80 now. The corporation could
then extend Its line westward from the District
line under the liberal general railroad laws OF MARY
land. Such road should not be very costly, es
peclay In case the right OF way OF the canal could
he utilized. This would give Georgetown railroad
facilities which It now lacks At present the long
carriage 10 and from the Baltimore and ohio and
Baltimore aud Potomac depots IL q ruiuous charge
upon Georgetown merchants. Ifthey are In earnest,
Congress will undoubtedly give thon n charter
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-13

have seen 1t stated In the press that the Presi.
dent Is limited In the appointment of an Assistan,
Ad)utant General to succeed Col. Benjamin to
olncers OF The Army not below the rank OF captain
would ike 10 know whether. II the President In
the exercise OF his discreI0G shGull appoint Lieut.
dreey or Lieut.. Anybody Ese aud the Senate con.
hrm him, what power or person could successfully
dispute the joint action OF the President and the
Senate am little rusty upon questions of CON
stiintonal construction, and have Impression that
In the exercise OF Inc appointing power in conjunc.
hoh WIN ihe Senate, the President caGaot be limited
In his choice.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-06-13

"fhe biggest Job before Congress, said a shire wd
correspondent yesterday, sis the hill for cable roads
!" W nashihgton There must he big money In such
chaier as they are asking for this Job mas the big
ReHt ana strongest lobby behind 1t which has been
seen about tie Capitol for several years There are
a iew respectable 1gureheais who are residence OF
washington, hut the bo0de crowd and the men who
WIN control the franchise II the bill passes ia The
rhnauripha cable road crowd, the same mon who
"ois '"hinn Jahe bidrp, aud who nave Just raised
su'h SUNK IN Chicago Steve Elsins, Bnl KEN
pie' anu Wilthtr are The prime movers. They are
hot satisfied with the Philadelphia ana New YORK
foads, but Want the earth"
'TheIe VIII lie big scandal II The cable road
ehafter should ever pass Congress-" said another
gentleman, III ihe methods by which Il IA souyht IN
foi"a'd the Jon are ever inyestig ated as they are
almost certain TO be. Some OF the New YORK Alder
men nave gone to the penitentlary for granting a
chafser ior winch there was more excuse than ,here
wouid ier lhis cable road blll These franchise
ouyein are tue worst c0rfuptOnlsts OF the age Whv
a"eA'hS ei'izen told me The other day that he mad
Deen approached win u proposition To buy a one
l"eh'ieih interest IN the charter for $50 900 lie
said no heolihed' but would have regarded IL as n
good speculation II the hi passed. II they vnl their
eharler u WOMB be worth great deal money bnt ne
hlonl want To bny something which depended for
ilS value upon lhe action ot Congress-"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26
Base Ball Notes.

The Salina club came down to Abb
lene Wednesday of last week, strength
ened by three members out of the Min
neapOlis club, and were defeated by a
score of five to three. Copeland, the
Salina pitcher, was batter forthe five
runs. In three innings he gave up the
job, and Mccarthy, of Minneapolis, who
was playing with Salina, was substi-
tuted in his place. Our boys failed to
score against his pitching. Burke and
Bradley pitched and caught a great game
for the home club. Hurley played first
base in elegant shape.
Thursday, the Abilene club, accom-
panied several of their admirers, went
to Salina. The game, at the beginning
of the sixth inning. stood one to one,
when Salina refused to play unless the
umpire was changed, which was re-
fused, and the Salina manager called
his men off the field. and tie umpire
declared the game nine to nothing in
favor of Abilene. In the game played
at Abilene the day before, Salina re-
fused to change umpires, but Abilene
played to the finish. The Salina pitch
er was playing out the second day, and
Abilene would have had walk over if
Salina had not called their men off the
field.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Now that Abilene is to have street
railway, the city council, with her lead
ing citizens. should take early action in
securing park, which would add as
much to the interest of the city as any
other one enterprise. In thinking over
the matter don't forget Hunton's grove,
at the north end of Buckeye avenue.
1t is a pretty place, and there is plenty
of land attached. Let our council APP
point committee to look into the mat
ter. With street car running from
the park on the north to the carriage
works on the west side, would look like
business, and we believe paying in
StitutiOn besides.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

In speaking of the musical and elo-
cutionary entertainment given by Mrs.
]. F. Fuller and her class at Enterprise
last week the Anti-Mon0poliSt says:
The musical and Evolutionary enter
tainment given at Buhrer's opera house
on Tuesday night by Mrs. Fuller and
her class in elocutiOn, of Abilene, drew
a fair house and gave most excellent
satisfaction. 1t was exclusively a la
dies and Misses class, except two or
three small boys, and showed both ma
tive talent in the pupils and careful
drill by their teachers. Some of the
recitations were excellently rendered,
especially those by Miss Olive Scoggins,
a Miss of twelve. who has great natural
ability, but others lacked little in dis
tinctness of enunciation, The dialogues
and characters acting were the feature
of the evening and could scarcely have
heen improved upon. Little BERTHE
Fuller was especially good and is capa-
bic of becoming great actress, while
Miss Burnell has pleasing stage pres
ence and much dramatic and musical
ability"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Miss Edith Dirstine, with her excellent company
appeared at the opera hall Wednesday evening,
and presented the celebrated play, "a Mountain
Pink" and scored the biggest of hit the season.
Miss Dirstine, as the Mountain Pink, was certain
ly fine and proved to the audiance that she was an
actress of more than ordinary ability. She caught
her listeners from the very first act and carried
them through the entire performance. Her sup
port, also was good: W. B. Harrison, as Harold
Wilmot, was all that could be desired and he made
many friends by his acting. Mr.. Glen Chase as
Captain Bonnery, the viain acted his part to per-
lection while Miss Carrie Chase, as the Colonies
daughter, Miss Alice Hummer, as Mother Weeks
and Miss Clara Beach, the outcast daughter:
were well up in their parts. The company las
full band and orchestra. Take it in all they
we're the best company that has been here for some
time. We learn they will appear here next winter
again,-Should they, they will receive welcome
return.-Clay Center Dispatch.
The above company will appear at
the Bonebrake opera house Fair week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The Abilene public schools will COM
mence Monday, September 18th. The
following is the list of teachers:
a. V. Jewett, superintendent; II. F.
Graham, principal high school; Miss
Kate Pearson, assistant superintendent;
j. S. Ford, principal south side school.
Those below have not had their places
assigned them as yet:
Misses Lolita Haym, Winnie McNaul,
Estella Rugh, Ella Reams, Maggie
Wilson, Grace Johnson, Abbie Wiltsee,
Anna Mcdonald, Nora Collins, Jesse
Anderson, - Williams, Cora Sim
mers, Eva Stewart.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

DR.. o. f. Scarf and Hon. G.. n. Cog
geshall were in the city Monday night
and made very happy addresses to the
Moonlight club. They report every
body for Moonlight and victory at Sol
ONION. Our club is in avery prosperous
condition, with a membership of over
two hundred and still they come and
by the second of November Dickinson
county will roll up a majority of more
than I'VE hundred for the peoples IA
Yorite, Col. Thos. Moonlight, the hero
Of seventy battles.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

By applying to the REFLECTOR office
soon lot and a half, on East Fourth
street, with dwelling of eight rooms,
a good barn, coal house, never failing
well of the best water in the city, apple
and peach trees, grape vines, straw
berries and other small fruit on the
place, the premises fenced in, can be
purchased at a bargain and on easy
terms.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26


Judge Humphrey, while in the city
last Monday evening, said TO a reporter
that should the democrats place strong
man in the field that he would stand a
mighty good show of being elected. We
said: Judge who do you think is the
strongest of the men who have been
mentioned. He Immediately replied,
Mr.. Mann, of Marysville, and Mr.. Kir-
by are two strong men, either of whom
would make good race. As he then
had to take the train for Minneapolis.
we thanked him for the compliment to
our worthy townsman, Mr.. Kirby, and
bid him good bye.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26
Church Benefit.

The ladies of the Reformed church,
Abilene, will open a lunch room in the
new brick block on Cedar street, during
the county fair, where everybody can
secure an excellent meal at a moderate
price. Ice cream and fruit will also be
served. The proceeds will be devoted
to the completion of the Reformed
church, now being erected i'll this city.
Everybody should give this most worthy
project their hearty support.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

\ syndicate has purchased from John
Harbottle 100 acres of land east of
the town limits. A huge wind mill
and water tank will be erected in the
center (which is higher ground than the
balance of the quarter) which will irri-
gate all the streets. 1t will be laid
off with a 10 acre park in the center.
The company who have purchased this
property know what they are doing.
Abilene is the future great of Central
Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26
Notice.

The Township Board of Flora twp,
Dickinson county, Kas., will, from the
next thirty days from date hereof, re-
ceive sealed proposals for the erection
of a bridge over Mud creek, on the
north line of section No. 50. Plans and
specifications may be found with the
Town Clerk I'll. C. Harvey. y good
and sufficient bond must accompany
each bid. The Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids. Dated this
31st day of July, 1856.
By order of the Board.
III. G. HARVEY, Clerk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Teachers Who Received Certificates.

At the close of the Dickinson County
Normal institute there were one hun
dred and seven applicants for school
certificates. OF that number three re-
ceived first grade, nineteen second grade
and fOrty-seven third grade. The fol-
lowing are the names of those who
passed:
David Goheen, Enterprise,
]. c. Thomas, Carlton,
Fred Shadlnger, Abilene,
F. $. Timmons, /"
d. T. Shirk, Hope,
Hattie arnold, Oak hill, Clay County.
Winnie Schopp, Abilene,
H. E. cooper, Belle Springs,
j. s. Diehl, Chapman,
Louis Arnold, Oak Hill,
il. Miller, Chapman,
W. E Austin New Chillicothe,
Annie Curtis. Abilene,
J. F. Lands,
Eva Stewart, solomon,
Lula Law, "
Jas Howard, Abilene,
Leslie Thompson, -
J. q. Hersh.
Mamie Erwin, Chapman,
Viola Griffith, :"
H. D. Gish, Abilene,
o. G. Smith
w. E. Binder, 90
Ida Humble, 90
Mary Humble, -
Lena steele, "
VIM. H. Wagner, Detroit,
Ella Fancette,
Ephriam Ellis, Abilene,
Ida Scogg1ns,
Rose Gleissner,
W /. Early, g
J. s. Lyons, "
W. s. Manly, Industry,
Flora Harmon, Keystone,
Mary Weaver solomon,
Lizzie sutherland, g
Minnie s. Luaer,
Harry Barnes, Abilene,
Ada Fiddock, Poplar Hill,
Dora Cobb, Abilene,
Mamie Peters. 20
Helen Myers, %
Bertha Hardy, New Chillicothe,
w. II. Phipps, Chapman,
j. II, Sawtell, Dillon,
Carrie Campbell, Solomon,
Lille Murphy, Chapman,
Hattie Wood, solomon,
Mollie Gore, Abilene,
Albert Clayton, Hope,
Mollie Cogan, Chapman,
Chas. G. Bear, Carlton,
E. B. Seeds, Abilene,
A II Krea6V 90
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

David Mccoy, the contractor, has
successfully completed repairing large
brick store-house, at Trinidad, Col,
expects to leave for that point Thursday
afternoon of this week, and has in view
the erection of several brick buildings
in that city. Mr.. Mccoy is a rustler
and will make Trinidad as lively as he'
has Abilene. Success Nc.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The prohibitionists are looking up
their men for county officers, as they
intend to put full ticket in the field.
They expect to hold their convention
October 18th, at which time st. John
will be here to address the temperance
people of the county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

W. a. Williams and H. =. Seeds have
opened grocery store on Fourth street
two doors east of Upshaw's. They carry
full Ire of Groceries, Queensware,& &c.
They are square-toed young men and
the REFLECTOR wishes them success.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Merrifields, on Cedar street, are lead
ing grocerS, always keeping fresh goods
and giving full weight. They are
young men worthy of your patronage,
and would be pleased to have you give
them a call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Miss Grace johnson returned last
week from long visit to her old home
in Newburyport, Mass. She has been
greatly missed during her absence, not
only in society, but in the Sunday
school and choir of the Episcopal church.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

At all adjourned meeting of the city
council Tuesday evening, an ordinance
was passed granting a franchise for a
street railway to G.. w. Hurd. Mar
shal COwperthwait also rendered his
resignation, but the matter was laid
over until the next meeting.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The managers of the Fair Associa-
ton have unanimously agreed that
gambling of all kinds will be strictly
forbidden, and no games of chance
will be allowed on the grounds. Fair
Aug. 31st to Sept. Sd.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Sheriff Miller is rusticating at Her
ington, the future metropolis of this
county, in the interest of the creditors
of the defunct Chandler. lie reports
sales lively and money plentiful.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Let everybody boom the fair and help
to make it grand success, as it GER
tainly will be. Themanagers are doing
everything possible to give the public
this fall the best fair ever held in Dick
iuson county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The officers of the Dickinson county
Fair association are busy getting every
thing in apple pie order for the biggest,
best and most interesting exhibit ever
held in the county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26
Lawn Festival.

The Cleaners Society of this city will
give an ice cream festival on Friday
evening, at the residence of Rev. Stauf-
fer, on West Fifth street. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the furnishing
of the new Reformed church now being
erected. Everybody is invited to come.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Last Friday morning Frank Hawkes.
came down town stepping like a mil
lionaire, and kicking everything out of
his way as he walked along. When
asked what was the matter, he said:
81 am as happy as a big sunfower. it
is a boy, weighs II pounds, and his
name is Reginald Edward Hawkes..
Have a cigar. sir
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

L. T. Fickes and family of Cheever
township, left last week for Atwood,
Col. Atwood is getting many of our
best citizens. The REFLECTOR will
keep him posted on matters in old
Dickinson.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Mrs. Cleveland wishes it distinctly
understood that her name is Frances,
or Frank, and not frankie. Good for
Mrs. c.! And if she will assure us that
she calls Mrs. Folsom mother and
not mamma we will consider the
country safe. as far as the presidents
wife is concerned.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

At last our children aret to be relieved
from danger of blood poisoning by wear
ing colored stockings. Somebody says
the Princess of Wales has put white
hose on her daughters, and of course
we can do the same now. Thus does
britannia rule the waye-Of fashion.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

j. NJ, Fisher, while in conversation
Oh Abilene's boom, commenced to
count on his fingers the different rail-
roads which are now making for Abb.
lene and he did not have enough fingers
upon which to name them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

All premiums awarded at the coming
fair Aug. 3lst to Sept. Sd will be paid
in full, rain or shine" and will not
be contingent upon the weather. atten-
dance or receipts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Talk about the fair, talk to your
friends and neighbOrs about it, take an
interest in it yourself. Get Others in
terested in it, and by so doing you will
help to make it a success.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

IfyOu want display cards, small bills,
&c, printed for the Fair, in neat
artistic manner, and at the lowest rates
possible, take your order to the RE-
FLECTOR office,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

One of our grain merchants paid us a
compliment the other day by saying ::
1.-The REFLECTOR is the only paper in
the city which takes pains to give the
market reports correct" Thanks, and
our farmer friends can rest assured
that our reports are correct every week
for we spare no pains to make them re-
liable
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Mr.. David higgins returned Tues
day morning from his Iowa trip. He
reports having a grand time at the re-
union of his old regiment.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The Gem Barber Shop, under E.
A. Bishop q Co.'S Store, has been re-
nodded and fitted up in fine shape
ST Wishing first class shave, hair cut,
shampoo, &c, should give the Seem"
a call. A. RoHRIG s. Son.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26
Steam Dye Works.

Rob't Mott has the only steam dye
house west of Topeka, facilities for
dying clothes any color. Clothes cleaned
and pressed neatly, No. IS, Spruce
street. 52tf.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Get your fine horses, cows, hogs
sheep, apples, pears, grapes, water
melons, pumpkins, &C., ready for the
fair. Thousands of people will be there
to see them. Fair Aug. S1St to Sept.
I'd
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The REFLECTOR, New York World
and United States History of go
pages, illustrated, for $3.50 cash. Come
In and subscribe. Sample copy can he
seen at this office.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The York state proof reader who al
lowed the words beloved wife, to
read "colored wife, in a death notice,
should be sent to the ''hOuse of cor
rectiOn.N
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26
To the Ladies'.

All who wish choice and beautiful
embroidery patterns should call on Mrs.
j. M. Hendricks, Cedar. street. An
kinds Of stamping a specially.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Dust, dustier, dustibus! Who says
we have forgotten our latin? 1t might
not be healthy to unearth too much
dead language this hot weather.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

c. W. Liggett is at Herington, this
county, selling the stock of merchandise
of Chandler, who recently made an as
Signment.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The assertion that 1 am to be Mr..
Buchanan's deputy, in the event that
he receives the appointment as post
master at this city, is wholly without
foundation andfalse in every particular.
G.. E. RICHARDSON.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

The members of the Baptist church
and friends are invited to take part in
church social at the residence of the
pastor, w. a. Welsher, this Thursday
evening,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Full proceedings of the Irish Ma
tional League convention held in Chi
cago last week, will be found on the in!
side of this paper.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

ShOckey & Snider sold five mowers
last Saturday. The effect of advertis-
ing in the REFLECTOR.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

Last Sunday the mercury went crawl
ing up, up, until it got giddy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

a large list of new subscribers COM
pels us to send out some half sheets
this week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-26

J. II. Franklin, Esq, editor of the
Russell Record, was in the city last Sat
urday and Sunday.