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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11
Kansas Money Wasted.

From special correspondence from
Topeka to the K. c. Times, we learn
the following facts and they are indeed
worth the attention of every reader.
Ever since Gov. Martin, entered upon
his duties there has been considerable
complaint going up from many socrses
in regard to the growing expense Of
managing state affairs. To show how
eager the republicans are to make fat
places for themselves at the expense of
the people we have only to refer to the
republican legislature of 1885 in Great
ing four additional useless membranes
upon the state as follows: The State
board of pardOns, which has already
cost the state nearly $4,000 making
the cost to the state so far about 81 900
to a man pardOned, the state board of
health, the state board of pharmacy
and the refOrmatory commission. All
of these have been created, not because
they were needed, but to provide places
for party workers; From the follow
ing tables which we give below, and
they are correct, the people can readily
see where they made a mistake again
in placing the affairs of the state into
republican hands, but we trust this
will be a lesson to turn the ''rascalS"
out at the coming fall election. The
figures, taken from the books of the
auditors Office, show the amount of
money drawn from the state board of
charities during 1884 under democratic
administration, and during 1885 under
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11
The REFLECTOR is panied to chroni-

The REFLECTOR is panied to chroni-
Gle the death of Major General Winfield
Scott Hancock, who died in New York
City on the 9th. His death was caused
by malignant carbuncle on the back
of his neck which made its appearance
about twenty days ago in the shape of
a small boil. 1t was the brave veteran
Hancock who decided Gettysburg as
the point which should be fought the
decisive battle, and FOR the bravery dis
played he Won laurels and ire thanks
of Congress: He Wss one OF the bravest
soldiers the war ever produced and hrs
services as a brave soldier viii ever be
a monument to his memory III the
hearts Of his countrymen.- He was de-
featsdfor PresideRt by James A. Gar
field in the fall of 1880. General Han
cock was 81 years of age. and so quickly
did ne pass away that his physicfan ia
speaking of the SAD event said: 1.-THE
General went down t6 the close of his
life like a person descending fight of
Stairs
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11
High License Gaining Ground.

High license is a method of regulat-
ting the liquor traffic in the varions
States is now acknowledged to be the
best and The most efficacious yet devised.
Prohibition has failed wherever it
has been tried, and since Judge Brewer
recent decision at Topeka, which de-
clares that the State of Kansas must
compensate the owners for the value of
property confiscated by the prohibitory
enactment, even the friends of pro
Inhibition must see that il is not feasible.
Kansas aud Iowa viii doubtless have
to fall back on high license as the only
means by which the traffic can be regu-
lated. a high License bill has been
introduced IN the New York legislature.
and is being supported by some of the
leading religious journals.
The Christtoa Union; for instance, has
been collecting statistics and obtainin g
opinions as to the working of the Hi
nois law and has come 10 the conclusion
that the adoption Of similar law for
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11
Real Reform.

In the nation where the civil service
is conducted on business principles,
where men rise by merit and politicians
shine because they know how to serve
the State, where no offices save those
of Cabinets and the diplomatic service
are ever transferred from man to man
except for cause, and where the success
sion is wholly independent of the politi-
cal opinions Of the applicant, there it
must be that politics becomes the ncs
blest of all arts and that parties are lit
subjects for the most eloquent Of eulo-
gies. --Pioneer Press.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

The mad-dog fever shows no signs of
subsiding, and is kept alive by several
eastern papers. whose columns are kept
filled with accounts of people who have
been bitten and who has died of hydro
phobia or who have been cured by Pas
tours remedy, 1t is rather singular
that this mad-dog scare follows so close
ly upon Doctor Pasteur's discovery of a
cure of hydrophobia, and cynical people
remark that the whole huTTah looks like
q grand advertising scheme in the in
tsrest of the French scientist and his
disciples.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

On the 5th the bill to admit Dakota
into the Union as State passed in the
Senate by vote of 80 to %. The bill
divides the territory of Dakota on the
line of the 10th parallel of latitude, pro-
vides for the admission of the southern
portion as a State under the title of
Dakota, and the organization of the
northern portion into a separate terri
tory under the name of Lincoln. If the
bill passes the House this will add two
or three more electoral votes to the re-
publican column, but we do not believe
that the House will pass it. D..
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WANTED,
By Nate BleVins, a Gas Franchise

n. Bleyins asked the City Council at
the last meeting, to grant him, his
heirs and assigns, the exclusive right to
put in gas works, or pipe line inthiS
city, good for twenty years. The City
Fathers want to go slow in this matter.
MI. Blevins can sell that right to who
he sees fit, and make a snug sum out
of it; if the city is going to donate a
few thousand dollars to any single in
dividual they had better give it to one
of our registered citizens. The town is
rapidly growing and if we are not toe
hasty the time will soon come when
responsible parties will be willing tc
give the city the benefit of street lamps
at nominal sum for the franchise. The
Council have called a special meeting
when the matter will be disposed of
Gentlemen, don't be too hasty.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

The Senate Of the Kansas Legislature
on the 4th passed bill providing for
capital punishment, and it is the only
creditable step which has been taken by
the extra session so far, and the RE-
FLECToR says with the Times: 1t is
now in order for the House to indorse
the good beginning and to see that at
least one practical reform is Inaugural
ted for there can be no question but
that large majority of the people favor
law that is something more than a
mere. sentiment, and law that will do
away with all necessity Of recourse to
Judge Lynch. The Senate has acted
wisely and now let the House do the
same.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

EDITORS demonstrating an
account of the meeting of the old set
tiers at Topeka, to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the admission of Kansas
into the union of States, reminds me of
the fact that at one time we had an Or
ganization in this county, known as the
keystone Colony of Dickinson Coun-
ty." The first public gathering of the
colony was held on the Fair Grounds,
September 25th, 1880. The day was
rather unfavorable, but the attendance
was good. The meeting was called to
order by the chairman, J. S. Hollinger.
The chairman of the committee on con-
stitution, C. Killgore, reported. The
report was adopted. On motin, ". T.
Hoffman, A. L. Evers and w. c. Da-
wilson were appointed a committee on
permanent organization. The audiance
was addressed by Rev. S. Palmer, AL.
Evers, w. C. Davidson, J. II. Criswell,
l.. II. Lifts, D. R. Gordon and G. Kill
gore. The committee on permanent
organization reported the following Of
ficers for the ensuing year: President,
J. S. Hollinger, of Liberty township;
Vice-President, L. II. Lifts, of New
bern; Secretary, A. S. Davidson; Treas
urer, S. p. Harrington. Since that
time two attempts have been made to
get the colony together, but the attend
ance was not satisfactory. Since then
no meeting has been called. l give it
as my opinion that the mistake was in
calling the meetings on the fair grounds.
The corners of the streets were more
attractive than the greeting and renew
al of old acquaintance, and the form
ing of new ones from the old Keystone
state. During the first meeting book
was opened in which all Pennsylvanians
were requested to register their names,
giving the year Of their arrival in
Dickinson, and the name of the county
in the old state from which they came,
and this is an interesting history; about
700 names are recorded. In the list
Franklin leads with 134. Lancaster
comes next, furnishing los. When ".
I. Hoffman, now dead, left Abilene he
placed the book in my hands. 1 pro-
pose to place it in the hands of A. s.
Davidson' hoping that every Pennsyl-
vaiiim in the county will call at his
Office and register their names.
L. III. LIFTS.
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The G. a. r.

The Minneapolis Messenger says:
Wichita is making extensive prepare
tions to entertain the delegates to the
Fifth Annual Encampment of the De
partment of Kansas, to convene in that
city on the 23d inst. 1t is expected
that one thousand old soldiers will be
present as representatives of the vari-
Gus Grand Army Posts throughout the
State. A convention of a thousand
delegates is big thing and the biggest
thing in Kansas of a social and
benevolent character is the Grand Army
of the Republic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

On the first of March, 1886, will be
issued the frstnumber of Democratic
newspaper at Topeka, under the edi-
torial management of LeGrand Bying-
ton. 1t will be issued twice week al
the start, and will develop into morn
ing daily, when its patronage shall JUS
tify the improvement without pecuniary
loss. AS at present determined, the
paper will be called the Kansas States
man and each number will contain
thirty-two columns.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

The life of the Republican party has
about gone out in Iowa. One more
campaign will wind it up. 1t is too
late now to make further promises to
faithfully keep and redeem pledges.
The handwriting is On the wall and it
is time the news is gently broken to the
faithful-especially those who read
only Republican newspaper,.-DeS
Holmes LEDGER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

Gov. Martins little proclamation call
ing an extra session of the Legislature
will cost the state about 100000 of
which amount $4,000 have already
been voted and the people not benefit
ted one iota. Twenty of the thirty
days allowed for the legislature have
passed and only two or three insignif-
cant bills have been passed. But just
so long as the republican party is kept
in power just SO long must the people
expect to pay high taxes and have the
money squandered for useless legisla-
ton.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

A petition is now being circulated in
Clay County asking that an election be
called to vote bonds to the amount of
100000 in aid of the o. a. & w. rail
way company. The Clay people should
take hold of the matter with vim and
vote the bonds by a big majority, fol-
the road will increase the valuation of
the farms more than five times the
amount asked for.
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monopolies

The returns from the Grant book as
stated by Ex-senator Chaffee, will be
over $500, 900 and possibly S75O,OOO. a
check for $50, 900 has already been sent
to Mrs. Grant by the publishers, indi-
eating the returns on the first volume
80 far as it has been delivered.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

We notice that the Commonwealth, in
making up its society news for Abilene,
copies entirely from the REFLECTOR.
AS to the best local paper in the city
further comment is unnecessary.
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republican administration:

From the above interesting figures it
will be CLEANED that Under Gov Clicks
admins tration the state board of chart
ties cost the state 81 ,565.0S, and under
Gov. Martin they cost S4,259.17.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

The Morrison tariff bill will soon be
ready for presentation. The democrats
are determined for reduction OF the
present high tariff rates; they are work
ing in the interest of the people and not
mOnODOlies
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

The New York World printed for
the month Of January 5,938,281 copies.
The REFLECTOR is glad to note this
prosperity of the greatest paper OF the
World
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

Judge Nicholson says he does not
think there is much sound law OF justice
in Judge Brewers late decision in the
Walruff case.-COuncI GroUe Cosmos.
Comment on the above is unnecessary.
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s'How do like to look through tele-
scope!" exclaimed young lady.
Through telescope?" sneered a sour
tempered old aunt. Through a tele
scppel Humphl GiYe me keyhole.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

Prohibitionist John p. st. John Is
lecturing in Connecticut.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

It is now predicted that March Wheat
will bring not less than one dollar per
bushel.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

Samuel Tilden was 79 years Of age
last Tuesday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-02-11

What will the average congressman
do for popularity when he gets done pro-
posing more pension laws,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-01
A NICE LITTLE PROPERTY F0RsALE

The undersigned offers for sale IL
his property, at Fountain Green, esstaslNa2,
miles from Bel Air, consisting Of KY4&S 4.
SEVEN ACRES OF LAND, i'm 49, ssi&,
proved with comfortable House. essIFt Y !. W
Stabling, &C. 1t is well fenced &--'lfhs. * No
has Pump of fine water at the kitchen door,
There is small orchard of excellent Apples,
Just beginning to bear, together with other fruit
me land Is OF superior quality and highly i'm
value, and on very easy terms. Apply to
THOMAS w. BUSSEY,
Fountain Green, 2. o., Hartford Co., Nd
or in person to the advertiser, at Kennedy e. Bill
lingsleas Shops, Bel Air lldec3m
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BALTIMORE. Md. December 20, 1885.
BSSlHEsS NOTICES.

Eight cents line for the first insertion, and
cents line reach subsequent insertion-seven
words to line. No advertisement inserted I'M
less prepaid
~" For Sale.-Jersey Bull Calf, from Jewel
Rex Pearl, 1886, by Otto 1911. Solid Color
Or will exchange for fresh Cow. Geo. l.. Scott,
Darlington. 1jan4t
y~For Sale, or will trade for Fresh Cow, l
new johnson Reaper, new Top Buggy, | one
horse Power suitable to run fodder CUTTER
Apply to B. F. Darbie, C!ermont Mills, Nd.
lian2t
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phila,,elphia Ca"nea goods Market.
Reported Weekly by Comfy s. FLANIGEN,
Grocers and Commission Merchants for sale of
Canned Goods, 80 and SO S. Front st.

REMARKs.-A quiet time with strong tomato
market. Corn is in full supply and some lots Of
fered below cur quotations. Peas are being
sought after more than for some time. Peaches
in good demand, and in fact trade in all Canned
Goods in fairly good condition.
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=. Dy UTUUT UT IHU COMMISSIONERS,
25dec G. w. PROCTOR. Clerk

MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. IN
VI HARTFORD COUNTY-Omce Of the Mutual
ftfe Insurance company in HaLfO1d COURty-Notice
is hereby given that in pursuance of the Charter
of said Company, an election for President and
eighteen Directors thereof will be held at Bel
Air, on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th. 1886 at III
O'Clock, A NJ, to serve for the ensuing year. and
for the purpose of making such changes or modi-
fcation of the Bylaws as may be considered ex-
pedient.
dGclS GEO. II. CATItNES, Secretary
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BUILDING A BRIDGE OVER THE TAIL
RACE OF THE MILL,

DO IbDINU II BNIDTE UN EK THE TAIL
RACE OF THE MILL.
In filling the abutments the grade must not OK
coed one foot in ten feet. The Bridge over the
Tail Race is on the east side of the main bridge
and must be sufficient for the race. 1t must be
built on abutments Two feet thick, with eight
white oak sleepers, sixteen feet in length the
flooring to he of white oak, two inches thick the
bridge to be sufficiently high to come in grade
with the filling of the main bridge. On the west
side the grade must not exceed one foot in ten
and the bluff corner of the bank is to be taken
OFF to stakes set by the Commissioners also the
Road to be wdened and secured to n distance of
about one hundred yards from the bridge, on the
west side.
Mr.. David lianway will show the location and
explain tho amount and character of the work to
be done.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids
. BY order OF the Commissioners
ohlnn pR0HliDIl
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no BRIDGE BUILDERS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
| County Commissioners of Hartford county at the
County Commissioners office, in Bel Air.
Until MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1856,
AT II o'clock, NJ, for
THREE WROUGHT IRON TRUSS BRIDG ELS.
| One at Ring Factory. Length of span between
abutments, 20 feet. Extreme length of Bridge,
% rect, TO have six panels; truss to be 81 feet
high.
One at Hartford Furnace. Length of span be-
tween abutments So feet Extreme length of
Bridge, Al feet, to have four panels; truss to be
5 feet high.
One at or near Joshua Green's, Fourth District.
IRENE length of Bridge, 50 feet, TO have four
panels truss TO be feet high.
Roadway in each to be IA feet wide in the clear
Roadway joists 3x10 inches white oak. Floor to
be inch white oak. of good quality. Capacity
of Bridges to be 100 lbs to the square foot of floor
surface. exclusive of their own weight. Strain
ing iron 1880 in tension and 10000 in compress
sion, by Gordon's formula. Bidders to furnish
tull specifications and strain sheet. These
Bridges to be tirst-class in every respect The
Bridges to be subject to inspection by the Com
mlssioners, or some one they may appoint for
the purpose.
The C0mmissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids BY order.
s5dec CIV. PROCTOR, Clerk.
MARYLAND STATE FARMERS
w ASSOCIATION.
The Farmers of Hartford county are respect
fully and earnestly invited to meet in Bel Air
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1856,
At IL O'clock NJ
for the purpose of electing Delegates to repre-
sent the county at the annual meeting of the
Maryland State Farmers Association, to be held
IN the city of Baltimore, on Wednesday, January
18th, 1886. BY request of the Executive Commit
tee. JAMES LEE,
deca5 Vice President for Hartford County.
NOTICE.-The annual meeting of the Stock
~ holders of the FULTON BUILDING ASSo-
CITATION of Hartford county, will be held on
MONDAY EVENING, January 4th, 1886, at S
25decit JOHN t. sPICER, Secretary.
The subscriber intending to quit farming will
sell at Public Sale. all his Stock and Farming
Implements, at the old home of j. p. Benson,
near Fallston,
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 1855,
At o'clock, P. NJ.
One Work Mare, coming years old ; l Yoke of
oxen, years old;2 young Cows, will b.. fresh
Wagon, with two locks Bed and Hay Carriage
all in good order 2 Buggies, ] Sleigh and Bells
lComeined Champion Mower and Reaper, in good
ment. Pow. Shovel Pillow, Grind Stone Cross Cut
saw, Harpoon Hay Fork Rope and Blocks, Hoes
Mattocks, Shovels, Forks, Corn Knives, Scythes,
Axe Harrow. and Roller, Double Stage Har-
ness, Sets OF Plow Harness, Set Of Single Har-
ness, Hair Collars. 9 Leather Collars, Brides
straps, etc. Hay by the ton. Corn by the barrel
Fodder by the bundle, Potatoes by the Bushel
about $50 Leghorn Hens, with many other things
not mentioned.
TERMS OF SALE
All sums of ten dollars and under cash, before
the articles are taken away on sums over that
amount credit of eleven months will be given,
purchasers giving their notes with approved
security, bearing interest from day of sale, and
Air. A. j. TUCKER.
J. S. Richardson, Auctioneer. dec25
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BALTIMORE MARKET.
WEDNESDAY TFCEMnPs IN lys5

Corrected Weekly by VIM. II. Michael Il Sons,
Grain and Produce Commission Merchants
81 McElderry's Wharf. Baltimore.
Consignments received over the Maryland Cen
trial railroad.
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canned Goods ana Gamers Supplies

| BALTIMORE CANNED GOODS MARKET
Reported and Corrected Weekly by
| BAY Il GETTY, COMMISSION MERCH ANTS
80 and Al South Frederick ST. baltimore
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TO CONTRACTORS.

ITO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will be received by the County
Commissioners of Hartford county, at their office,
in Bel Air,
Until MONDAY, JANUARY 4th. 1856,
AT IL o'clock, NJ, for
FILLING TIL E Approached TO HANwAY's
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FARMS WANTED, re Mg Ann " WITH car fss
merS in Penn, New York, New England, the
West, Northwest, Canada England, ETC., now
ready TO buy; besides purchasers in this State.
We also want Mills, Country Stores, Hotels,
property Is sold. Ask our nearest Agent or
write us for ''deScriptige blank and particulars.
w. o. LIGGET s. Co.,
18dec1m "a N. Calvert St., Baltimore.
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OTiCE.-The annual meeting of the Stock
~ holders of the FULTON BUILDING ASSO-
CATION of Hartford county, will be held on
MONDAY EN ENING, January 4th, 1886, at S
o'clock. p. NJ.
25declt JOHN t. sPICER, Secretary.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

TRUSTEE'S SALE.
In pursuance of decree and order of the Cir
cult Court for Hartford county. as a Court of
Equity, the subscriber, as Trustee, will offer at
Pubic Sale, at the Court House door, in Bel Air
ON TUESDAY, JANUARY I2th, 1856,
At IL O'clock, NJ,
ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND.
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say"For Suc.-A desirable Farm of Eighty
Acres, in the Deer Creek Valley. Enquire ut
this Office. 1Sdec3t
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TERMS OF SALE.

All sums of ten dollars and under cash. before
the articles are taken away ; on sums over that
amount credit of eleven months will be given
purchasers giving their notes with approved
security, bearing interest from day of sale, and
payable ut The Hartford National Bank of Bel
Air. A. j. TUCKER
J. S. Richardson. Auctioneer dec25
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"a" Sleigh Bells-Shaft and Saddle Chimes of
all designs at Thos. Hanway's. lldec4t
rzas"A full line of Plated Ware for the holt
DAYS at Thomas Hanway's. lldec4t
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TERMS OF SALE.

The terms of sale prescribed by the decree are
that one-thrd of the purchase money shall be
paid in cash on the day of sale. one-thrd in six
and the balance in twelve months thereafter, the
credit payments 10 bear interest from the day of
sale and to he secured by notes of the purchaser,
with security approved by the trustee On pay
ment OF the whole purchase money the trustee is
authorized to execute q deed.
HENRY ID. FARNANDIS, Trustee.
j. S Richardson, Auctioneer. 1Sdec
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ERA job lot OF Clamp Skates which | am
selling at wholesale prices. Thomas Ilanway.