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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

From the present time until Christ
mas, our local news space will have to
suffer, and give way to the demands of
our merchants, who desire to dispose of
their Christmas and New Years wares,
by advertising the same in the Re-
FLECToR. Just at present, we are de-
voting more space to advertising than
any two or three papers in the county.
Some of our readers will probably think
that this is due to personal solicitation,
but we desire to relieve them of such
an opinion. The REFLECTOR is the
best advertising medium in the county,
for the simple reason that it is the only
Democratic organ in the county. The
Republican pap" as it is properly
called, is divided among nearly a dozen
sheets of that party, but only one Dem
ocratic paper, and that is our own, fills
the need of our followers. Now Just
see for YOURSELF Nearly dozen Re
publican newspapers among which the
members of that party divide their pat
ronage, and one Democratic organ, to
which all followers closely adhere, and
advocate their business by calls on the
public in the shape of advertising their
wants. These few ideas we have
quoted are not so much wind, they are
facts,-facts which our many editors of
sheets throughout the
county cannot get around. For good,
clear benefit in advertising, patronize
the sheet that has the largest; circ,,Ia.
ton, and if for local purposes, it isn't
the REFLECTOR, we are very much
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
HIP! HIP!! HURRAH II!
The Santa Fe and Fort Worth
Bonds Carried.
The Residents of Dickinson County
Rally around the Flag Of
Future Prosperity.

Victory has at last perched upon oul
banners, and we unite with all who are
in favor of increased prosperity through
out our county in one grand ''hurrah!'
over the success of the two railroad
propositions. "While the lamp holds
out to burn, the vilest sinner may re-
turn" and it is to be hoped that every
farmer in the county, who has hitherto
opposed the bonds, will now turn round
and join in the general rejoicing. We
are bound to boom. We can't help it.
In the near future, you can safely
gamble on the fact that Abilene and
Dickinson county will come to the
front with an impetus only to be given
through the fact of our city being a rail
road center, and the country around us
reaping the benefits. The following re-
turns which have been received are in
deed encouraging:
Abilene: LIST ward, Santa Fe 237 for, 8 against;
Port Worth 237 for, 3 against. Chapman school
2os for. Il sgainst.
I'd WardeSanta Fe go for, against; Fort
Worth 259 for, against. Chapman school 214 for,
20 against
Sd ward-Santa Fe 219for against; Fort Worth
219 for, ! against. Chapman school 1856 for,
agaisnt.
4th ward-santa Fe 1877 for, Fort Worth 16s Tor.
Chapman school 12S for, 16 against.
Grant Township-Santa Fe 266 for, against;
Fort Worth 262 for, Z against. Chapman school
14S for, 90 against.
Solomon township-Santa Fe, for 249, against
10; Fit Worth, for 255, against 10; High School,
for 155, against IS.
GARFIELD township-santa Fe, for "a, against IS;
Fl. Worth, for 81, against %.
Jefferson township-Santa Fe, for s, against
l24; Fl. Worth, for g. against l24; High School,
for 8, against I2S.
Detroit-Santa Re, for 81, against 6; Fit. Worth,
for 80 AGAINST 6: High School. for l6. agatnStS6.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

A Washington dispatch appositely
calls attention to the fact that, with
the exception of the administration of
Fillmore and Pierce, during which the
heads of the departments were not
changed at all no cabinet since Pres
ident Van Buren's has remained so long
without alteration as that of President
Cleveland. This fact speaks volumes
for the harmony and efficiency of the
cabinet and for the happy interdepen-
dence between the secretaries and the
chief of state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

District-Attorney Stones letter, in
mitigation of his offense in making par
tisan speeches during the late cam
paign, calls forth reply from President
Cleveland, of which the following is a
significant part:
shall accept as true the statement
of Mr.. Stone that the time spent by him
in thus demonstrating his willingness
to hold profitable Office at the hands
Of an administration which he endeay-
ored to discredit with the people. and
which had kindly overlooked his pre-
vious otfenseS, did not result in the neg
lect OF ordinary official duty, but his
conduct has brought to light such an
unfriendlineSS toward the administra-
ton which he pretends to serve, and of
which he is nominally part, and such
consequent lack of loyal interest in its
success, that the safest and surest
guard of his faithful service is, in nv
opinion, entirely wanting.
This is an admirable exposition of
Jacksonian democracy. 1t is also sound
sense and will meet with the approval
of every democrat in the country who
recognizes that the success of party
government depends upon the admins
tration of officers in all departments
and branches by public servants who
are in political sympathy with each
other. The President should not con-
fine the application of his letter to Mr..
Stone. There are hundreds of other re-
publican officials who are demonstrate
ing a willingness to hold profitable Off
ces at the hands of an administration |
which they are endeayoring to discredit |
with the people, privately and secretly, |
If not openly. Suspend them. /
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
Ex-President Arthur's estate is esti-
mated at $3.50, 900.

The Larned Eagle Optic says "Col-
onol Moonlight, Democratic candidate
for governor, has been visiting at Mr.
Carney's near Great Bend, shooting
geese and ducks in the Cheyenne bot
toms. He says the invitations he gave
to the people of the state to meet him
at the state house and receive congratu-
lations are declared off,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

The death of eX-President Arthur
has served to call public attention to
the condition of ex-Vice President
Wheeler, who is now helpless and
hopeless invalid. The Vice President
first showed signs of an incurable NAL
ady about two years ago. Now he is a
physical wreck, holding to life by a
most precariOus tenure. His death
may be expected at any moment.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
Mr.. Morrison's Successor.

1t is an interesting fact that the news
papers of illinois have already desig-
mated the gentleman who is to succeed
Mr.. Morrison as the tariff reform leader
in the Fiftieth Congress. They agree
almost unanimously that tie mantle
falls upon the shoulders of the Hon.
Richard w. Townshend, of Shawnee
town, the Representative and Repre-
sentative elect from the Nineteenth dis
trict of Illinois.
If Mr.. Townshend is to take the
active leadership which Mr.. Morrison
will relinquish through circumstances
beyond his control, it becomes rather
interesting to know what sort of tariff
reformer he is, and how far he wants to
60.
Mr.. Townshend has put on record a
very distinct statement of his opinions
in this respect. In certain sense he
is just twice as much of a horizontalist
as Mr.. Morrison. Mr.. Morrison is a
twenty per cent. horizontalist. Mr..
Townshend is forty per cent. horizon
talist. From the speech which the lat
ter gentleman delivered in Congress on
May 6, 1884, when the Morrison bill
was pending, we learn that he would
have gone further if he had had his own
way:
1.-The bill before us does not 90
as far as l desire. In the first place, I
would be glad to vote for bill provid-
ing for thorough revision of the tariff
In detail. If could not have that op-
portunity now, and must take a hori-
zontal reduction, l would prefer that
the rate of reduction should be 40 in
stead of 20 per cent"
We learn from the same speech that
Mr.. Townshend does not believe in sub
originating the question of the tariff to
any consideration of party harmony or
political success, even in a Presidential
campaign.
4noSe democrats Who oppose this
bill say they are opposed to the agita-
ton OF this question at this time.
Ihey think 1t unwise while approach
ing the Presidential election. When
do they expect to agitate it? Do they
imagine that the position of our party
can be concealed by ignori ng this issue.
and that we can silently slip into the
Presidency without discuss ing the most
vital issue Of the day an issue upper
most in the public mind? *## But
suppose we could conceal our position
oy holding our tongues, would it be |
manly for us to do so $50 Gentle |
men, ignore this issue as you may, this
great question will not down. 1t will |
'ontlnue to press to the front until it |
aoSorbs public attention. All others
Will pale into insigni6cance be fore il.
Inc democratic party has ever been the
OF the rights of the people.
md as their champion it has now a
Teat mission to preform. It is TO
'manGpate them from the slavery of
Thus it win be seen that Mr.. Town
bend has all the exalted characte ristic
which fits him to wear the mantle of
dr.. Morrison, and as he is fluent and
eady speaker we expect to hear of him
ccomplishing good work in the tariff
sfoEm line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

The following officers of Damar
Lodge, No. 6, K. of P, were elected
at their last meeting, for the usual
term -
Past Chancellor-M. H. Bert.
Chancellor Commander-E. H.
Humphrey.
Vice-Chancellor-H. S. Tlsdale.
Prelate-Tom Armstrong.
Keeper of Records and Seal-C. D.
Barnes.
Master of Finance Harry Lee.
Master of Exchequer-A. S. David
son.
Master at Arms-J. G.. Holdsworth.
Inner Guard-M. L. Shearer.
Outer Guard-Chas. Lands.
representative to Grand Lodge.-F.
A. Hoyt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
A Curiosity and a Luxury.

In looking around town as reporter,
we found, to our surprise, some large
choice Watermelons, preserved for the
holiday trade, at Finley's store. In
stead of keeping up with the times, as
many merchants advertise to do, he
keeps ahead, in well selected stock,
as well as in low prices.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

AT Company DIS rifle match on
Thanksgiving day, John Lancaster
walked off with the medal, making the
best score, five out of possible nine.
He had the advantage over the rest of
the boys through having served in the
rebellion. We congratulate you, Col.
Franklin.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
Publication Notice.

o. 8. Land Office salina, NJ auso
Kansas, Nov. "a, 1886. No. ~1i0'
!, E. W. Stevens, Abilene, Dickinson County
Kansas, who made Homestead Application No
24189 for n. W. 4 of N. ". 4. Of Section IA, Town
Is, S. Of Range E., do hereby give notice Of my
intention to make final proof to establish my
claim to the land above described, and that ex-
pect to prove my residence and cultivation before
the Clerk Of the District Court OF Dickinson
County, at Abilene, Kansas, on Monday, January
Sd, 1887, by two OF the following witnesses: Jno.
McNaul, Abilene, Of Dickinson Co., Kansas
Amsy Jefcoots, of Dickinson Co., Kansas; An
Andrew, Reddick, Abilene, Dickinson Co., Kan
sas.
&C. STEVENS, Claiment.
s. NJ. FARMER, Register.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Mrs. Malloy was again indicted by
the grand jury at Springfield. Mo-,
week before last, as being an accom-
plice in the Graham murder case, and
it is likely that she will be tried with
Cora Lee, whose trial is set for the
middle of December.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Kansas City Ne,CS: One OF the most
prominent leagues in the western base
ball world next year will be that known
as the Kansas State League, with clubs
located at Abilene, EmpOria, Great
Bend, Hutchinson, Salina, Wellington
and Wichita.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
Re, for 81 against 6; Fl Worth,
'nr 81 AGAINST 6: High School for 16. against So.

Ridge, majority against Santa Fe, IS; agninst
Fl. Worth, ITO.
Lyon, majority against Santa Fe, 1O2; Fl.
Worth 107.
From advices from the townships,
the official returns from which have
not yet been made, the majority will
be at least 1900 for the Santa Fe and
nearly as much for the Fort Worth.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

The prohibition vote in thirteen
states that have reported, is 211 1884, as
against liz. 4O4 in 1884. This is pref
ty good showing that in a few years
more the third party will fall heir to
the honor of seeing that the grave of
the Republican party is kept green.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
REDUCTION SALE.
CLOAKS.

Every stock be slaughtered the
Coak matter how cheap Coak have sold heretofore
them SO low quoting them very
Short Wraps and below Don't fail
bargains always make stock
Cloak every and determined that
exception.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

On Monday evening last, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. n. Shane, of this city, cele-
brated the twentieth anniversary of
their married life. A large number of
friends were in attendance and many
handsome gifts of china were presented
to the couple.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

AT the last election Gov. Martin re,
ceived 1858 votes; Col. Moonlight
115, 594 votes; and C. II. Branscomb s.
O94 votes. This is official and bets can
now be paid with safety. Gov. Martins
plurality was 1919.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

A. ". Huffman, while bedding a car
at the stock yards on Monday night last,
was struck by bullet and rendered in
sensible for a time. Quite a scalp
wound is the result of some ones care
less firing,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Mr.. Blaine's refusal to shake hands
with Senator Edmunds in the house
where ex-President Arthur lay dead
has attracted more attention than all
the speeches he made in the Pennsyl-
vania campaign. Blaine's goose is
cooked so far as Vermont is concerned.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

The best dinner for arm,
ers in the city, for % cents,
at Hansbl ough's Bon Ton
hotel. 1t
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
Farm For Sale-A Bargain.

l have good farm consisting Of eighty acres,
lene, which will sell at a bargain. Said farm
has the following improvements: A One and one
half story house with four rooms and good Gel
lar; good well; f1fty-two acres under cultiva-
ton and about fifteen acres fenced in pasture.
Call on A. Lesher, three miles northwest of city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Our farmer friends, when in the city,
should take their dinners at the Bon
Ton, corner of Third and Buckeye.
Gus. Hansbrough, the proprietor, is
giving the best dinner in town for 25
cents.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
MILLINERY GOODS.

We offering large line of Chdrens Trimmed
EACH These goods worth twice the asked
$500 Pumes that offering s selling very
make mistake, this chance of lifetime Every
ney Department for reduction you your
winter hat and will big money reduction
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Ladies, if you wish the latest and
most fashionable winter styles in Hats
and Bonnets call at
1t w. H. SMITH 81 Co.'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Larned. Kansas, voted last week to
build $4,000 city hall. This is some
thing which Abilene greatly needs, and
the REFLECTOR trusts to see fine hall
completed within the next year.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Farmers, when in the city,
call at the Bon Ton hotel for
the best dinner in town.
Only Is cents. 1t
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

A Mary's and Martha's social was
given at the residence of Mrs. Parent,
on Third street, Tuesday night last.
The programme, an highly enjoyable
one, was as follows:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Italy is trying to borrow 3,5O0,OO
lires.-Ne,C York World.
Virgins and the Gazette crew might
be sent over as good basis for the loan,
one weather and the other wind.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Ladies for Rubber Sheeting in all
widths, call at the
1t DAYLIGHT STORE"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Go to the largest loaning company IN
the United States and take advantage
of low rates.
tf-* LOMBARD INVESTMENT co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
SHERIFF'S SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
y OF sale Issued by the Clerk Of the District
Court Of Dickinson County, State of Kansas, In a
cause pending, therein, wherein Samuel Il. Eve,
Is plaintiff, and j. L. Liggett Elizabeth q. Liz
win, on
Saturday, January LIST, A. D. 1887,
at the front door Of the court house, In the city
Of Abilene, County Of Dickinson, State Of Kansas
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ OF said day, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following real estate to-wit
the northwest quarter OF Section No. four, %
sixth p NJ, In Dickinson county, state OF Kansas.
The said real estate wiz be sold pur-
suant 20 the Judgment OF the Court In said cause
recfted IN said order OF sale.
witness my hand this lst day OF Dec. A. ID.
1856 III. MILLER,
sheriff Of pickirspa county Kan,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

P. Kennedy, of Clay Center, has pur-
chased the billiard room and restaurant
of Baker & Munger, on Spruce st.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

The - .2ocrats in the next congress
which meets on the 9Th, should see to 1t
that the taxes are repealed upon the
universal necessities of the people.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

The finest line of Dress Goods and
Trimmings in the city, at
1t w. H. SMITH & Co.'s
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

The finest line of Millinery in Cen
trail Kansas, at
1t w. H. SMITH. & Co.'s.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Blankets and Comforts, all styles, all
prices, at w. II. SMITH u Co. s.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Go to Lombard Investment Co. for
farm loans. u"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02

Ornaments of every description for
Christmas fancy work at
1t W. II. SMITH & Co.'s.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
FINE WHITE BLANKETS.

This line of goods for reduction We
handsome White Blankets entirely for this time the year,
hence houkeepe desiring good article in this line should
vantage OF this opportunity and of these fine goods
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-02
ABILENE REFLECTOR.
Thursday, Dec. 2, 1885.

D. l. sTRoTHER. HENhf Lutte
STROTHER & LIFTS,
EDr-orS AND PUBLISHERS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

Hats, ladies' cloaks, Newmarkets,
Warmers health corsets and shade,
Germantown stocking yarns, and any.
thing else you desire Mt very low
prices from kirkpatrick & Co.
Childrens' silver set so cts at
G. X. Lide's.
G. A. Patton, proprietor of the
Highland House at Elk Park, N. G.
moved into his new hotel this week,
where he will be pleased to have his
friends call and see him. Everything
new and first-class.
Childrens' wool sacks at
Campbell & Crumley's.
G. G, Seaver keeps chilled shot in
large quantities and all sizes. Sells
cheap,
A letter from Wytheville, Va, says
more excitement over the minerals in
that section and more especially over
those along the Cripple creek valley is
exhibited than for number of years
past. Among the transfers made in
the past few days is the sale of half OF
the interest of Messrs. John f.
Slaughter ]. G. Green and George r.
Dunn, in the Norma survey, one of
the largest iron properties in South
west Virginia,-Athens Post.
Col. G. H. Nimson, Supt. of the
Cranberry Coal and Iron company
accompanied by Capt. T. NJ. Darden
were at Wythville two weeks ago
looking around. 1t is supposed the c,
G. & l. Co will invest some money in
iron lands there.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16
From Carriers.
CARTER DEPOT, Dec. II, 1886.

CARTER DEPOT, Dec. II, 1886.
1t may interest some Of your many
readers to know that the inhabitants
of this ancient village have began to
creep out from under the beautiful
snow" which has been from SO to 40
inches deep, the deepest every known
here. One expects lis not positive) he
has seen a thousand winters but new
er as deep snow. One man charges
President Cleveland with being the
cause of the deep snow claiming that
there is nothing small about his ad-
ministration and that the snow storms,
earthquakes, &c. will be on a large
scale.
A blacksmith shop was completely
wrecked by the weight of the snow
upon the roof, this is the only build
ings here that was damaged but !
hear of several in the surround
ing country crushed in.
Died here Sunday Dec, 9Th, Alexan-
der S. Bowers, aged about "a years
He leaves a young wife. Owing to
the inclement weather he was not bur-
led until the Sth.
He came here only short time ago
from Stony Greek to act as teamstel
for E. H. Plummer and had only driv.
en- few days, when he was attacked
by typhoid fever which ended his ca
reer.
Died, about two miles north OF here
this A. NJ, William Feathers, (Junior)
aged about So years, he leaves wild
ow about 2 years younger besides a
large family Of children, grand-child
dren and great grandchildren. I'm,
Gle Billy as he was Familiarity called
by everybody was an old landmark
known for miles around. He will be
buried at Poplar Grove church in Sui.
livan Co. Tuesday 18th, inst
AS | think OF nothing else of inter
est / will close for this time.
D. N. r,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-12-16

POSTUM HoLLER, the 18th day of July. 1895.
Mr.. KoMMTTT, johnson Sitty, Tenn Dear Sir.
I take my pen in hand & set my self to drap
you few lines to let you no we are all we'll
ceptin the old omen & the children, 4 | hope
when you receive these 1t will find you enioyin
the same blessing. The old omen gets awful
lively when she gets your paper. She says it is
the best paper all over the world. She believes
in democratic paper. We have had heap OF
sickness in our kommunity lately Poor aunt
Sally Hookeris bout to pine away, and when
she does wont that CALF up and wont she have
the bows. What chance tor some OF you silly
dudes A hint to the wise Mrs. Koon s
got the woopin Rough 4 measels bad but u,
expected to take any other disease, Hog KILN
time is over, back bones and spare ribs all gone.
Bill Head run off with Margrit to parts IN
known last Sunday, quite a surprise IN sosiety
circles. Good time exceptin the snow is foot
deep and still snowin, but we are prepared
fur Twin, got Is pussums salted down nough
fur all winter don't il make your mouth water?
does mine sorter. Well Possum Holler is still
on boom, house went up last month anoth-
er expected this " intel oh It's gettin bigger &
bigger eAery year, we got skle hOes, since
You wus here Possums all ripe and pulled In
our section. good crap this year. Well | must
klose 4 will write yen more In my next Love
TO you and all the folksthe old omen & chill
dren send their love also. Write soon to voul
old ehum, BILL SKIES.
?. S. Still send me THE KoaNIr find Sl25 &
give my account credit rur H.