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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
The Reunion.

E. 8. Waterbury, chairman Of the Vete-
rans' Committee, has issued the following
important letter calling for meetings Of
the various organizations of old veterans
Tor the reunion at Emporia:
Agreeably to the request of the various
officers of the several societies thus far
heard from, and in accordance with the ac-
ton of the veterans committee having iH
charge the management of the State re-
union of ex-soldiers and sailors, to be held
at Emporia, Kan, October 5th to Sth inclu>
sive, the officers of the several societies
named below, are hereby requested to call
their respective societies to meet at En-
poria, October and Z, at the hours indi-
Gated as follows: Commencing October
9Th, at nine a. IN. The New York society
at the First NJ E. Church, the Illinois So
ciety at the First Presbyterian Church, the
Wisconsin and Michigan societies at the
First Congregational Church, the Pennsyl-
vania society at the Christian Church, the
Kansas State soldiers at big tent No. l on
reunion grounds, the Kentucky society at
the Presbyterian Church, the Ohio Veteran
society at the Second Congregational
Church, the Indiana society at G. A. R
Hall, the society of the New England
States at big tent No. 2 on reunion
grounds, the West Virginia society at the
First Baptist Church, the society of the
Army of Tennessee at Odd Fellows Hall,
the colored soldiers at the Second Baptist
Church, the society of the Veterans of the
Navy at Knights of Labor Hall, the State
organization of Ladies' Relief Corps at
Masonic Hall. The following meetings
have already been called by their respect
i've officers: The association of ex-prison.
ers of war at nine a. M. lOctober &, at the
Whitney Opera House. the Kansas division
of Sons of Veterans at jays Opera House.
Let the meetings be ordered for October 6,
on reunion grounds, at hours to be here
after designated, and for the armies of the
Cumberland and Ohio, the army of the
Frontier and the army of the Potomac.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

THE Chicago Farmers Reyieo estimates
,nly a one-half corn crop in most of the
States.
STOCK operations on the London Ex-
:hange during the week ended September
we're reported dull. Not much was done
IN the continental bourses. In Paris prices
we're better and business somewhat i'm
proved.
Hon. S. ]. RANDALL, on the 4th, was re-
ported suffering from a severe attack of
yout.
PLEURo-PNEUMONIA has made its appear
ince among cattle near Reading, Pa.
E. NJ. LAwToN, disbursing officer of the
War Department. died at his residence In
Washington on the 5th.
SAMUEL MORLEY, the wealthy English
ohilauthropist died on the 4th. He was
The father of Arnold Morley, NJ P, and
was himself member of the House of
Commons for many years.
In letter received by personal friend
N Washington ex-President Arthur states,
IN his own handwriting, that his health has
very much improved during his soiourn in
New London Coan.
MEXICAN troops were defeated by the
rebels under FL Coyote, thirty miles distant
from Nuevo Laredo, recently.
THE Second Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral has completed his general advertise
nent inviting proposals for carrying the
mails on all star and steamboat routes in
the States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa,
Missouri, Michigan. Wisconsin and Mime
sofa from July 1, 1857, to June 80, 1891. The
aggregate number of star and steamboat
outeS ia these States are 3,61l.
A SPECIAL from Tombstone, Ariz., of the
5th stated that Geronimo's retreat had
been cut off by Captain Lawton and that
ne would be forced to surrender.
CLEARING house returns for week ended
September showed an average increase of
jf compared with the corresponding week
of last year. In New York the increase
was 1-a
The creditors of the late Archbishop Pur-
cell met at Cincinnati on the 5th and passed
Il resolution, calling upon the trustees of
the assigned property to begin the pay
ment of rents on church property to the
value of 81, ,0O0,001. Accompanying the res
olution was demand upon all Irish church
men to break away from the secular domi-
nation of the Catholic clergy.
The Chicago Stonecutters' Union has
withdrawn from the trades assembly. They
number about 1,500 and their withdrawal
causes the first serious break in the ANAL
gamated organization.
THE officials of the War Department were
recently exercised over the recent raid of
Indians upon the stock of the Gro ws OF
Custer station, Mont. 1t was said that the
az Port Maginnis had received
orders 70 hunt up the depredators and that
scOEts rom Fort ASSiri39;ns were odt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned by Telegraph and Mail
PERsoNAL AND POLITICAL.

PERSONAL AND POLITICAL
MRS. ELIZABETH RODGERS, wife of Organ
izer George Rodgers, has been chosen mas
ter workman of District "a, Knights of La
Dor, at Chicago. She is the first woman to
receive such distinction.
FORTY Gladstonian members of Parlia-
ment favor forward and aggressive pol
icy and the strenuous maintenance of the
home rule struggle.
JUDGE MANNING, late Justice of the Lou
isiana Supreme Court, has accepted the
appointment as United States Minister to
Mexico, to succeed Minister jackson, and
will take charge within a few weeks. He
is a lawyer of high capacity.
FILLEY was beaten at the Sedalia conven-
ton, which met September l. Prohibition
talk occupied a considerable time and the
question of submission was brought up.
II is reported from London that Churchill
has ended the coquetting which has been
going on between the Protection and the
Free Trade parties. In reply to an inquiry
as to whether any thing would be done for
the British industries which are suffering
from foreign countries, he gave no hope of
countervailing duties, and further limited
Iudb Tue OOVcTuLu0ub "Uulu VnC
report of the commission on the depression
of trade in Great Britain, which failed to
recommend any interference with free
trade.
The Missouri Republican State conven-
ton assembled at Sedalia on the 1st and
continued in session all night After the
adoption of the platform Judge j. K. Cra-
vens of Kansas City, was nominated for
the Supreme Court; Il. K. Warren, of Han
nibal, for Superintendent of Public In
struction, and G. W. Kitchens, of Greene
County, for Railroad Commissioner. The
convention adjourned at 4:3O o'clock in
the morning.
JUDGE POTTER, of the Supreme Court of
New York, has granted an absolute divorce
to Edwin Mayo, the actor, from his wife
Jennie.
An attempt was made to wreck the train
conveying Prince Alexander to Sofia by
placing five sleepers across the rail.
IT is rumored that Consul General Porch's
days are numbered for the bad taste he dis
played in publishing Sedgwick's spree.
A LATE dispatch from Philadelphia says
that Congressman Samuel j. Randall lies
at his home seriously ill from an attack of
dysentery and gout. Nobody but the men,
bers of his family are permitted to see
him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
THE PUBLIC PRINTER.
Getting Things in Order for Rounds Sue
cessOr.

UettlnS IhinSS III Ordcr iOr IIOunuS = sue
cessOr.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l.-Mr. Cadet
Taylor, chief clerk of the Government
Printing OGice, has resigned, and Mr..
Rounds has appointed Mr.. Gilbert Bene-
dict, of New York State, in his place.
who is expected here to-day to assume
the duties OF the position. The latter is
brother of Mr.. Benedict, whom the
President has appointed TO succeed Mr..
Rounds. The new chief clerk was ap-
pointed by Mr.. Rounds at the request of
his brother, the incoming Public Printer
The new Public Printer will relieve
Mr.. Rounds on September l5, and i'll
the meantime his brother. the new
chief clerk, will famiiiarize himself
with the business of the office. The adj
vent of the new Public Printer naturally
causes some stir among some employees
of the office, and there IS some anxiety as
10 the policy to be adopted with refer
ence 10 the changes. The impression
prevails that very many changes are to
be made by Mr.. Benedict. From what
can he learned, it seems that Democrats
will be installed, as 4 rule, as foremen
and assistant foremen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
A Fatal Saloon Fracas.

BIG SPRINGS, Tex, Sept. Dan
Lindsay, bar-keeper at the Eureka sa-
loon, was shot and instantly killed last
night by Sam A0Oott, proprietor of the
saloon. Lindsay, in company. with a
cyprian of the town, had been indulg-
ing in drink in one of the wine-rooms
of the saloon. lie started with her to
the front of the saloon to. wind up with
a drink at the bar. He was told by the
proprietor (AbbotD not to bring the
woman TO the bar. At this Lindsay be-
came angry and assaulted Abbott wiz.
beer bottle, when Abbott drew 10
cali5er pistol. shooting Lindsay twice,
either o. which would have proved fatal
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
Agitating Home Rule.

LONDON, Sept. 3.-A number of promi-
nent Radical members of the House Of
Commons with the assistance of the Par
nelIites have matured scheme for vigor-
Gus home rule campaign during the Parlia-
mentary recess by means of pamphlets and
lectures in which the good results of self
government in tho colonies will be referred
10 as increasing their loyalty; the history
of ireland will be viewed, special stress be-
ing laid upon the iniquitOus manner ic
which the union was effected, and the land
question, eviction horrors and Mr.. Glad.
stGre's home rule policy discussed. Ar
rangemeEts are also being made for nun
ber of popular meetings.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
A GENTLEMAN at Watch Hill

A GENTLEMAN at Watch Hill saws
Secretary Manniug's Improvement is
only apparent, and is due solely to his
favorite hygienic surroundings. He
says the Secretary had stroke of apo
plexy when he was taken III in the
Treasury building. There was efusion
into one of the ventricles of the bra in
and aresulting paralysis of the opposite
side of the body. Owing 10 his strong
vital powers, he rallied, the effusion
was absorbed, and the paralysis has
disappeared, leaving weakness on the
side behind. By care his life may De
prolonged for years, but If he attempts
20 work he is sure to break down.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

1T costs the State of Connecticut
over 100000 a year TO support its
militia or National GE2pd. The SOL
diers are well supplied with Armory
conveniences, uniforms aRd eltfits
The companies are made up Of active
and respectable Young men- who are
tolerably well drilled. and are ready
for duty on call But ought the State
TO permit the soldiers. when in camp.
ironically and in fun of course. TO put
such names as these upon their tents:
-Four Drunkards, - Suckers Home, }"
widows Home" dead Beats.
.sDrunkards' Resort. - .'Inebriate Asy-
lum-Keep Out, Home of the Soiled
Doves" '.Bummers' Home" ''Out on
q Drunk" etc.? The dignity of the
State requires that such fun as this
should cease.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
Mrs. Mo,lov Attempts Suicide.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Sept. Airs. Mol
10y, well known all over the country as
revivalist and temperance lecturer, and un-
der bonds for completely in the murder Of
Mrs. Graham at Springfield, Mo-, attempted
TO commit suicide yesterday afternoon by
drowning. She was rescued with great.
difficulty as she was persistently bent on
taking her life. Mrs. MOIlOy's son Frank
had recently been drowned at LapOrte, and
ever since that che had said life was not.
worth living. She was suffering from
severe attack OF sick headache and had
taken a quantity Of ether when suddenly
she ran from. the house aud to the river
near by and jumped i'm.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

WHAT viii be the largest schooner
in the worlds commerce when COM
pleted is being constructed at Bath,
Me, for the Philadelphia coal trade.
She will be five-masted vessel, and
hare a carrying capacity of two thou
sand eight hundred tons Of coal. Cap
tain Baker. of the foIr-masted schooner
Augustus Huns- will command the new
craft Four-nRasted vessels were, until
recently. considered curiosity The
introduction Of fiVe-maSed coaster,
with sufficient space 90 carry as much
as FIVE ordinary vessels, ard coupled
with the outside barge-towing system,
has caused the owners of small craft to
wonder what will be the next expert
ment of the coal transfAorterS
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
THE CRUISER BOSTON.
A Good Showing for Another of the New
Steel Cruisers.


Steel Cruisers.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-Commander
SchoOnmaker, commanding the new steel
cruiser BOSTON, has made report to the
chief of the Bureau of Navigation respect
ing the run of the vessel from Chester to
New York. He states that in the run
down the Delaware river and bay a speed
of IL I-2 knots was made with from IS to
4S revolutions, steaming with the four
after boilers, with a pressure or about
seventy-fve pounds. After leaving Della
ware breakwater fires were started under
the four forward boilers, and the vessel
averaged OH the passage to Barnecat IL
knots, thence to Sandy Hook, 1876 knots.
Maximum of revolutions, &c; maximum
pressure, So pounds. While the passage
was i'm no sense a trial trip, and while the
vessels reported performances are not
extraordinary, yet, under the circum-
stances, the report, as far as it goes, is
regarded at the Navy Department as 4
favorable showing for the vessel.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
Mr.. Bell Wants Damages.

HoT SPRINGS, Ark, Sept. l.-Suit for
damages in the sum of $4,000 has been
Instituted in the Circuit Court of Gar
land County By w. A. Bell, against
twelve citizens of Hot Springs, for de-
famation of character. Some months ago
Bell published n card rejecting upon his
son, Nicholas NJ. Bell, present Superin-
tendent of Foreign Mails. In refutation
of the charges preferred by father against
son twelve citizens signed a card ex-
pressing faith in Nick Bells integrity and
questioning the soundness of the elder
Bells nind.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
Killed by CarH.

CRAWLING, Mich, Sept "A terrible
accident occurred on Biodgett & Byrnes'
logging railroad, eight miles from here.
The engine left the train at the top
of a grade. and while the ears there
were being loaded one got away from the
men and ran down the grade into the
engine. The engineer, fireman and brake
man had just finished loading the tender
and got into the engine to star. back, when
the car struck them. The engine and
tender were struck, and Ernest Wilcox,
fireman. and James Moshier, the brakeman.
weTc killed instantly. The engineer escaped
alive with serious injuries. bur not fatal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
Moon.h,uer. Threaten a Marshal.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept 4.-Since the house
Of United States Marshal Helm was
burned some time ago, four deputy mar
shaIs have guarded the premises day and
night, but despite it all an occasional bullet.
from the adjacent bushes comes crashing
through the building, warning Mr.. Helm
that the mOOnshiners are hard lot to con-
quer, and that they intend making good
their threat to drive him from the country.
The marshars family is distracted. He
himself is as determined as ever TO break
up Illicit distilling in Georgia, although he
does not relish the warfare now being
waged against him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

The contest between the Danish
Government and the Danish House of
Representatives seems to be an antag-
onism subsisting between the republi-
can and monarchical sentiments. The
King and the ministry represent the
latter and are offering stout opposi-
tion to the growth of republicanism in
that little country.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

THOMAS A. EDISON threatens to rev.
olutionize telegraphy by the applica-
ton of earth currents, and is going to
the sandy soil of Florida to investigate.
A knowledge of these currents, he
says, may change the Meteorological
Bureau system and make it possible to
forecast the weather exactly. He has
an idea that it will do something still
greater, but does not care to talk about
that matter at present.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

ACCORDING to the last ISrdeltiSh IN
nudl, the number of Jews in the world
at present is 6,3O0,O0O, of whom ), ,4OO,-
600 are in Europe. There are $4,000
Jews in the United States, 2,552, 600 in
Russia, 1,644.000 in Hungary,
Cos, 900 in Galicia, 63S, 600 in Hungary,
562, 600 in Germany, and in France,
notwithstanding all the fuss that NJ.
Drumont makes about them in his
''Jew France" only $4,000.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

AN African Princess is living in Han
over County, Virginia. She is fourteen
years old and lives in the family of an
Episcopal clergyman, who was mis-
sionary to Western Africa some years
ago. She is soon to return to her ma
tive land to marry the King. and with
her American education she is expected
to prove a useful Queen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

ENGLISH SPARROws," il is said.
''are on trial at Washington" If it is
q fair trial they will be executed. They
are anarchists among the birds. Every
songster of the woods and fields leaves
when the sparrow comes into neigh
A.,r-hnnd
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

EvIDENCES.of IA sudden and radical
commotion among the subterranean
forces in our planet are multiplying
with startling rapidity. Not only have
Vesuvius and one of the Big Yellow
stone geysers just broken loose, but
news now comes that an ancient and
for a long time inactive volcano on the
Island of Galita, in the Mediterranean,
has resumed business at the old stand.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

AN artesian well at Lemoore, ID. T,
sunk for railroad uses, is attracting at
fention on account of its medicinal
qualities. 1t is said its continual use
will put an end to a desire for alcoholic
drinks
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

SEVERAL years ago Prince Bismarck
is reported to have said to an Ameri-
can statesman: England is counted
out of European politics while ireland
remains as an enemy at her gates"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

WILLIAM X. is said to be the only
one of the sons of William H. Wander
bilt who can manage to spend the in
come from his property.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

The meeting of the scientists at
Buffalo has decided that men who
think live thirty-three years longer
than those who do not think.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

PRESIDENT GREvY, it is rumored.
will soon retire from French politics
on account of failing health. He has
entered his eightieth year.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09
CURRENT COMMENT.

PRoF. WINNECK, of Strasburg, the
discoverer of nine comets, has gone
mad
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-09

VIENNA, Sept. 4.-The Austrian press.
generally pronounce Prince Alexander's
letter of August 80 to the Gar fatal mis-
take, and argue that his abdicatiOn is now
inevitable.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 4.-Prince Alex
ander's communication to the Gar caused
the greatest excitement here. Diplomats con-
slider that Alexander has made a POLITICAL
mistake and the general opinion is that he.
must abdicate
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-12-24
EDUCATIONAL.
C. ID. BELDEN, EDITOR.

The Minnesota Educational Associa.
ton will hold it's 10Th annual session in
the capitol, St. Paul, Tuesday. Wcdnes,
day. and Thursday, Dec. 20, 20, and 80
The following is the pro gram.
TUESDAY.
Opening addresses by ex-state superin
nev. Edward D. Neill: Public instruction a
necessity in the Republic
Hon. Mark H. Dunnel Subject to be an.
nounced.
mon schools
Hon. ID. L. Kichl, state superintendent, will
speak upon the life and services OF ex-stutc
superintendent David Burt, deceased.
WEDNESDAY.
sOpen ng rcnltrkS at The president.
''CiVics' in the public schools. Mr.. j. T.
McClenry.
The school and the citizens. Professor f.
b. PcarS0ns. Mncncsler College.
The relation OF the study OF hist Orv to good
citizens ip Preseason Chas. II. Cooper Carrie.
ton College.
Discussion of the above papers.
Address by Professor C.ns. y. Hewitt, M
d University OF Minnesota, 8, cre'ar> of the
state board of health on ''Tempcrance in the
Public schools" Discussion.
Reading and di-cus>ion of volunteer pa.
pers.
THURSDAY.
The college question. Supt. 3. F.. Reynolds
Art instructi, in schools. Mr.. Douglas
Vok. director, Minneapolis School Of Fine
State aid TO common schools. Superintcn
: Discuss lions follow each piper.
Reading aud discussion IF five-minute vol
unteer p4perS.,
Reports tu committees rnd elections.
lE,risS wilE. be Reduced railroad and
hotel fates It" members. ANY 'ptr~on
may 6tcom" Il incmlrr by paying a
small membership fee. -
The school room in District 80, IA
cine, VIM Brown, clerk. has just beer
furnished with new Spring Valley desks.
One lady in Mower county has taught
SO terms Of school.
Miss Winnie Eichnrn of Pleasant Val
ley.>Miss Addie. Goods'll Of Frankfort
and Miss Winnie Clark OF Racine are
teaching in Fillmore county this winter
Sept, Beldcn spcn, last week among
the schools in Racine.
Mr.. Geo. E. Eppard Is doing exccllen,
work in District 36. Racine. He has 4
full and attractive program, and is devrl
oping good deal Of interest among his
pupils. His Normal training is Of great
benefit to, him.
We. are pleased with the work Of Mr.
Edwin Hopkins District 81 and of Miss
Hattie Hopkins, District. &c. Racine
Both of them are Omstcd Co. teachers
and, they show that they have had good
ira inhg for the school room. Both are
giving instructions in Civil Government
Following is the list OF letters remain
ing IN the Austin postotiiee for the thirty
days ending Dec. 18, 1886: "
Babcock, Hattie Barber, r
Baurk. John Cochran. Mrs r q
| Chlupach, Anton Davies, J w .'Et1%
| Dearv. VIM Groh. Albert
Hair, James, (g Lewis, Lena
Martin, NJ P Mcintyre. Miss Ids
Kruger, MrsHuda Stamford, Miss Mary
lTucklc, Agusta Willard Miss Mary T
H. o. BAsFoRD, p. NJ.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-12-24
AFFECTIONS OF GENl7O URINARY TRACK LUNGS, STOMACH
KIDNEYS, LIVER AND BOWELS


wIlhave list mailed
application whic whs filed out and rur"; vii" generally furnish uen
THIS and all dhrps the Wo could not
charge for reference points with conhd his successful