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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
INFAMOUS.
Attempt to;Ureck a Passenger Train on
the Illinois Central.

the Illinois Central.
JACKSON, Tenn, Nov 3.-MODday
morning about 1880 an infamous attempt
was made to wreck the nOrth-bOund pas
senger train on the Illinois Central railroad.
About half a mile from this city negro
man, who is in the employ of the Illinois
Central railroad, was fishing. He heard
knocking on the high railroad bridge
which spans the FOrked Deer river. lie
slipped up near enough to discover three
white men taking out the bolts and tear
ing up the cToss-tieS. The wOuld-be
murderers discovered the negro and
ran off in the bottom. The negro re-
ported it Immediately to the officials Of the
road and the rails were replaced just in
time to prevent a most horrible wreck. In
ten minutes after the rails were repaired
the north-bOun passenger, which was be-
hind time, came along at the rapid speed of
fOrty-five miles an hour. The object OF the
fiendS was to throw the train into the
FOrked Deer river, which would have been
done had not the negro discovered the hell
iSh scheme and reported it. The sheriff
and posse of men have been securing the
woods till this evening looking for the vii
lains, but up to this writing they have not
been caught If they should be caught
they will pull some hemp.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Indiana Election.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6.-Complete re-
turns from all the counties in the State save
one and one official, give Robertson, Re-
publican, for Lieutenant Governor, 1867
plurality. The Democrats have the Legs
lature by two majority on joint ballot, &C.
cording to the latest advices. The figures
are: Senate. Democrats, thirty-one; Repub-
licans, nineteen. House, Democrats, forty
five; Republicans, ffty-fye. Official re-
turns from every county in the State show
that Robertson, Republican, has 3,647 pIu-
rality for Lieutenant Governor. The
Legislature stands: Republicans, "A; Dem
ocrats, ~, on joint ballot.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Positively No Admittance.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The following
announcement was issued at the White
House to-day: 1.-THE President finds it alb
solutely necessary to the proper perform
ance of public duties that the time
between the 10th of November and
the next meeting of Congress should be at
his disposal, free from interruption. Wit h
in this period he will be obliged to deny
himself to visitors, except upon actual pub
lie business of Importance. This will not
be construed to include applications or
recommendations for Office. This no
LITIGATION is given to the public this
early to dispose in advance of the plea
that trip to Washington has been made
in ignorance of the Presidents arrange
ment. The usual public receptions at l 80
o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
DAYS will he continued
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

A CORRESPONDENT at Naples writes:
''On the morning of October 5 l went
early to Pompeii to see the new street
of tombs discovered only few weeks
ago. l was amused to read on the
outside of one of these tombs an cleo
ton notice, which, on this the high
road to the neighboring Nucera, called
1pon the people of that town to vote
for one Caisianinus in this style: %
Nucerinians, vote for Caisianinus!'
Another sets forth in single line OF
red paint that Munentius is candidate
for magistrate. On the tomb opposite
a circus has painted the town red,
for it states that on a certain number
of days in May (year not mentioned)
ten pairs of gladiators will fight in
the amphitheater.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
S
MysteriOua R0bhePy.

TOLEDO, o., Nov. 3.-The United States
Express Company has another mysterious
robbery on its hands to be cleared up and
settled for. On the arrival of the Lake
Shore train from Chicago last night it was
discovered here that something wrong ex-
listed in the express car that runs closed and
sealed between Chicago and New York.
An examination developed the fact that
the car had been entered and suDdry pack
ages containing valuable merchandise wers
opened by robbers and an unknown guam
tity carried away. The express officials at
once took steps to cover all evidences Of
the crime, and set about to find clew to
the robbery or robbers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

THE municipal authorities of Berlin
come time ago caused to be compiled
an elaborate work referring to the
Hygienic and Medical Institution of
Berlin. Copies were circulated among
the members of the Congress of Scien-
fists recently held in that city and a
copy was sent to Prince Bismarck at
Varzin. The Chancellor, in reply,
thanked the municipality for the gift,
but blcrntly told them he would not
read it because it was printed in Roman
characters. The editors, who included
Prof. Virchow, had so printed thework
for the convenience of foreign readers.
1t is remembered that Prince Bismarck
once denounced the authorities of Ber-
lin as Radical ring" and this prob
ably is the reason for the snub which he
las now given them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

FAILING to get hold of Stewart, who
recently stole two thousand dollars from
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany at Wichita, Kan, and fled to
Canada, the company has commenced
suit against him in the Winnipeg
,ourts under the Dominion statute,
which provides that any one bringing
any stolen property, or property OBJ
tanned by fraud, into Canada shall be
subject TO the same punishment as if
the stealing had taken place in Canada
The prosecution will be required to
prove that he had in his possession the
whole or part of the money actually
stolen. The case is attracting consid-
cradle interest, and the result may lead
to other prosecutions under the same
statute in which extradition has failed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

In Charlestown. Mass, it is said,
there is family the paternal head of
which is connected with the city works,
two sons are policemen, one son occu-
pies position in a reformatory belong
ing to the city, one is letter carrier,
two daughters are clerks in the employ
of the city and one daughter, the
youngest, hopes soon to obtain a posi-
ton as teacher in a public school.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

ABOUT the most cruel thing that has
been reported from Connecticut lately
was the conduct of three citizens OF
Norwich, who were on Mantle bay
I'm search OF ducks. A gale was
blowing, and bevy of quail which
had evidently been blown off shore,
alighted on the duck shooters boat,
too weary to ~ any further, The
shooters deliberately shot ten of the
tired little fellows, and the few that
escaped went YEARLY winging their
way out over the bay, and doubtless
were drowned.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

WILLIAM II. DENNIS left Buffalo
twelve weeks ago in clinkcr boat
eighteen feet six inches over all, four
feet ten inches beam, and carrying an
eleven-yard sail. His companions
were a brace of pointers. His trip was
to be by way of Lake Erie, the Miami
canal, the Ohio and Mississippi rivers,
the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic ocean,
Hudson river and the Erie canal back
to Buffalo. He arrived at Memphis
one day last week. His expenses at
that time had only been four dollars.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

THREE thousand three hundred and
seventy dollars in Continental notes
of the issue of 1889, in denom-
inations of fifty-five, sixty, seventy
and eighty, were recently sent to the
United States Treasurer by A. NJ.
Sewell, of Washington, for redemp-
ton. Though yellow from age the
notes are in good condition.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

A BAND of one hundred brigands was
reported ravaging Salonica. The band
entered the Turkish village and MUIR
dered seven women and pillaged and
set fire to the houses. The Govern
ment urges travellers to take armed
servants with them.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

SIR WILLIAM WHITE, the British
ambassador at Constantinople, upon
presenting his credentials to the Sultan
said he hoped there would be an in
crease in the traditional friendship and
entente cordiale between the two ma
tons. The Sultan made a formal
resnOnSe
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
New jersey.

Colbert S. Green (Dem.) elected Governor
by reported majority OF about 1000. The
Republicans elect five and the Democrats
two Congressman. The latest reports
placed the Legislature a tie on joint ballot
with one Labor Democrat holding the bal
ance of power. The Legislature elects
successor to Senator Sewell.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Kentucky

The Congressional fight in Kentucky was
considerably mixed and the result some
what a surprise. The Democrats prob
ably elect eight and the Republicans three
Congressman. Republican gain, two.
Several districts, however, were in doubt
Speaker Carlisle was closely run by the
Labor candidate in the Sixth district.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

THE chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, at Shanghai, has been attacked
by robbers, who stole large amount
of specie.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Virginia.

The Democracy of the State sustained
bad defeat. Of ten districts in the State
the Republicans carried six, the Democrats
three and the Labor party one, being net
loss of five Congressman to the Democrats.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
New York.

The Democrats carried the State for Peck
ham for the Court of Appeals by probably
10000. The Congressional delegation will
probably stand nineteen Republicans and
fifteen Democrats, a Republican gain of two
members. Hewitt is elected mayor of New
York City by about $4,000 plurality over
Henry George. Roosevelt is third in the
race
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

In Minnesota the Republican majority is
materially reduced. McDill (Rep.) is
probably elected by from 5000 to 5000.
The Republicans elect two and the Demo-
Gratis three Congressman. Republican loss,
three. On joint ballot the Republicans will
probably have safe working majority in
the Legislature, though it is possible the
Farmers Alliance may hold the balance Of
mower.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Illinois.

The Republican majority in Illinois for
State Treasurer, the head of the ticket is
thought to be fully $4,000. Nothing deli
mite could be given on the Congressional
delegation, but there was no doubt of MOrri-
sons defeat by Judge Baker in the Eight
enth district by about 1000 majority. The
result as to the Legislature could not Do
accurately estimated, but the Republican
lV RpnubIican
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Wisconsin.

Rusk, (Rep.) elected Governor by fully
%, 900 plurality. The Congressional dele
CATION will probably stand seven Republic
ans, one Democrat and one Peoples party
The Legislature will have a majority on.
joint ballot OF % over Democrats and Labor
representatives.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Pennsylvania.

Beaver (Rep.) elected Governor by an
estimated majority of 10000. The RepU5-
licans elect nineteen and the Democrats
nine Congressman, a Democratic gain Of
one. Legislature Republican.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
CURRENT COMMENT.

NEITHER Hewitt, Roosevelt nor
George is more than five feet six in
height.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Tennessee.

Bob Taylor (Dem.) elected Governor
over his brother. Alf Taylor, (Rep.). DEM
Ocrats gain one Congressman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

The Republicans will have a majority on
the State ticket of fully 10000. The Re-
publicans elect eight congressman, gain
of one, and the Democrats three. Weaver
&C, b. d. is reelected.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

Returns meager, but indicated the cleo
ton of the Republican State ticket No
definite report on Congressional or Legs
latiVe tickets.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Ohio,

The Republicans elect their State ticket
in Ohio by an estimated majority of $4,000,
while the Congressional delegation will
probably stand fifteen Republicans to SIX
Democrats, a Republican gain of five men,
bers. Hurd is again defeated by ROmeis
i'll the Tenth district.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Colorado

From meager returns received up to
noon the Sd the indications were that Ad~
ans Dem.) had been elected Governor by
a small majority and possibly Reed, Demo-
cratic Congressman. Legislature close and
IN doubt
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Massachusetts,,
California

Ames (Rep.) elected Governor of Massa-
chusetts by about 5000 plurality.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Missouri.
Nebraska.

The Republican ticket headed with Gen.
eral Thayer for Governor, received about
10000 majority. Dorsey and Laird, Re-
publiCans, are reelected to Congress, but in
the First district McShane (Dem.) defeats
Howe (Rep.) by large majority. Legisla-
ture Republican.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
Indiana,

Nothing definite from Indiana. Both
parties claim the Legislature. Nothing
from which to base an estimate On Con-
gTessmeT
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
New Hampshire.

No election for Governor by the people,
The Legislature is Republican and will
elect the Governor. The Democrats gain O.
Congressman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
The LATE ELECTIONS.
Further Returns From the Several
States

Fuller returns from the elections on
November 2, received on the morning OF
the 4th. may be summarized as follows:
Kansas.
The Republican State Central Committee,
from returns received at Topeka up to the
night of the Sd, estimated Martins plural
ity at %, 900. All the Republican nOmi-
nees for Congress are elected except IN the
Fifth district, where John A. Anderson. In
dependent Republican, is reelected oy a
large plurality, probably 1000 or 5000.
Lowe, (Dem.) is second in the race, Win
Wilson, regular Republican, third, 1t was
also estimated that there is larger number
of Democratic members of the Legislature
than ever before, probably reaching 25 out
of 125. The delegation in Congress stands:
First district Morrill,; Second. Funston;
Third, Perkins; Fourth. Ryan; Sixth, Tur-
ner; Seventh, Peters; all regular Republic
ans, and Anderson in the Fifth, lndepend-
ent Republican. The Prohibition vote was
light
Missouri.
The Democratic State officers voted for,
headed by Brace for Supreme Judge. were
elected by about the usual Democratic ma
jOrity. The Congressional delegation will
probably consist of Hatch, Mansur, Dock
cry, Burnes, Heard, Hutton, ONeill,
Glover, Clardy. Bland, Stone and Walker,
Democrats, and Warner and Wade, Repub-
leans Warner defeated Philips in the
Kansas City district by over 700. In the
Second district the race between Mansur
and Hale Qnd. DEM was very close with
returns favOring Mansur. In the Ninth
district Glover had a close call, but it was
thought he would have small majority.
In the Tenth the result was in doubt, there
being three candidates, but Clardy seemed
to lead with small plurality. Legislature
Democratic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11
West Virginia.

Golf (Rep) reelected to Congress and
two Democrats elected, and one district in
doubt. Legislature close and undecided
by the returns.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-11-11

In addition to the above South Carolina,
Florida, Delaware, Georgia, Mississippi and
Texas elect solid Democratic Congressional
delegations. Rhode Island elects one DEM
Ocrat and one Republican. Nevada and
Vermont go solidly Republican. North
Carolina probably gives Republican gain
OF one member. The Territories of New
Mexico, Washington and Montana are re-
ported to have elected Democratic delegates
to Congress, while Dakota elects Repub-
lican.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-01
nehnrninp Eattln. N&&6eS


The subject H removing the horns
from cattle has received an unusual
amount of attention among stock men
within the past few months, on account
OF the prosecution by the Chicago Hu-
name Society OF an Illinois farmer, Mr.
Haaff, who has for some years advocat-
ed and practiced dehorning cattle of
mature age, His process is to confne
the animals. and then quickly. with a
sharp saw, to take the horns of close up
to the head. He claims that the opera
ton is not excessively painful. thai il
makes the gnimals less dangerous TO
each other and their attendants; that
considerable less food is re9,lired to
keep them 0be horns calling ipr much
animal heat to keep them warm in a
climate like ours) that the cattle, by
huddling more closely together in their
sheds, are better protected from cold;
and lastly, that abortions are less fire.
auent-
Public opinion seemed at first to be
against Mr.. Haatf, but as the matter is
Investigated the farmers are taking II
view similar to his. Saving off the
horns is probably less painful, and GER
tainly far less dangerous. than eassrat-
ing mature animal, process Chat
public opinion has sanctioned for cen
turies. We are aware that there are
many dangerous bulls kept by our farm
ers that would be far less dangerous if
they were without horns; indeed, we
look upon horn upon a domestic ami
NAL as nuisance IN every case, but we
have never as yet either practiced or re-
commended others to practice the saw
ing off of horns upon full grown ami
mails.
We once tried to cut out the incipient
horns on the head of calf, but had not
the heart to do the work thoroughly, so
made a failure of the experiment We
do believe, however, that the removal of
the horns from young calves should be
common practice. and that any one
with little experience and courage can
take them out effectually, and with very
little pain or Inconvenience to the ami
mails. And we are glad to learn that 30
prominent a breeder of fine cattle as
MIR. John Brooks, of Princeton, has de-
cided to give the dehorning method a
trial upon his calves the coming season.
The horn of q COW is an appendage.
not of the skull, but of the skin. In the
may be removed with a section of the
skin. The horn is fed by the skin, as
is also the hair; and as the removal Of
the skin on any portion of the body
leaves scar which will not hair over.
30 the removal of the skin with the rudi-
mentary horn leaves scar that cannot
produce new horn. 1t ID claimed that
there is no better time to perform the
operation than when the calf is two
weeks old. The horn at this age il
merely section of soft, hairless skin
called the matriX, or mother Of the
future horn. In removing it, il is only
necessary to make clean work of Ii.
taking a rim of the skin an eighth of az
inch wide surrounding the matrls, Is
can be done with one firm sweep OF the
knife, the calf being laid upon its side.
and the head held firmly to the ground
under the knee of tho operator.-M T..
Farmer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-01
Baby Tigers,

In Forepaughs menagerie there are
six as 1.-the and brightly marked tigers
as anybody ever saw. One morning, at
daylight. the keepers were surprised by
sn unusual coMmotiQn among the cat
animals. The mea got out strong Ropes.
lassoes. and nets. believing that some OF
tho more formidable OF the wild beasts
vero out of their dens.
9hey approached the wide staiHs with
caution and entered tho room. The
tiger den was scene of fierce confusion,
and the other animals shared the excite
menI The men advan ced to the front
of the den, and We're met with demon
strntions OF anger. Lying close TO the
wall in one corner was huge Bengal
tiger, and at her side pair Of beautiful
ly-marked cubs. with eyes closed like IL
young kittens. With cries of wonder
the men gazed at the treasures which
had been born during the night. Still
they could not understand why all the
wild beasts should seem SO restless. One
of the keepers. following the eye of a
large panther, shouted:
''Boys, look! One has got out and is
on the tioorr' One cub had crept
through the bars of the cage and tilm-
DIeu out anu wandered afOuQu until IL
had tired ont and gone to sleep. When
one of the men carefully picked it up it
uttered feeble cry. The scene that
followed made those men, usedto dan
ger as they are. white with fear. The
tigers bent the bars of their cages. and
the lions roared in unison with the
shrieks of the other animals. It was d
little pandemonium.
TO attempt to put the cub through
the bars into the cage from which it had
fallen was certain death to whoever
undertook it, for with their long forearm
and their curved claws the tigers would
have torn to shrcds whatever had been
in reach, Finally one of the cooler
headed keepers took the little, speckled,
sightleas beast, and, climbing up the
end of the den. opened small hole lef
for ventilation, aud dropped the cause
of all the trouble at the feet of its mother
She tenderly placed it beside the Other
offsprings, lay down herself, and in two
minutes the cunning-looking kitten was
taking It's nourishment, and everything
soon guieted down.-PditadelphtQ
9T31leS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-01
PllEsI PILElI!PILESIII

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding.
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DIR. William, ian Indian
remedy )called DR.. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this won
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tu-
nOrs, allays the intense itching, (par-
ticularly at night after getting warm
in bed,) acts as a poultice, gives in
slant and painless relief, and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by I'll. Waterman, and mail
ed on receipt of price. 81 90.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-01
Yancey Killed by Ben Hill.

l heard the other day from high
confederate source, writes correspond
ent of the New York World, true his
tory of the cause which led to the death
OF Confederate Senator Yancey. Yam
cey, when he returned from England,
made Il report to the confederate senate
OF his failure to secure recognition OF
the southern confelcracy in England
1t was in that speech that he used the
oft-quotcd sentence, Cotton is no longer
king" He said then that the eonfed-
eracy could give no guarantee if it were
recognized of its ability to maintain a
stable form of government. The state
rights theory carried to an extreme
would soon result in anarchy. This
speech was made in executive session of
the confederate senate. During the de-
bate which followed he became involv-
ed in a heated. dispute with Ben Hill.
During the discussion an insult was
given by Yancey, or at least Hill re-
garded it as an insult, and he resented
it. He picked up a large glass inkstand
and threw it at Yancey. 1t struck him
upon the spine, below the center of the
back. He fell over into his seat and
tainted. From that blow he never re-
covered His illness was spinal trou-
BILE resulting from the blow given him
by the inkstand thrown by Mr. Hill.