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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08
a WEAK NAVAL POWER.
The Work to Be Accomplished by the
Present Democratic Congress.

The Work to BE Accomplished by the
Present Democratic Congress.
The House Committee on Naval
Affairs strongly approve and support
the late very patriotic letter of Mr..
Tilden on the subject of the necessity
for the Improvement of our coast de-
lenses. Mr.. Tilden declared that our
coast towns were absolutely without
defenseS against a naval enemy, and
that third or fourth class naval power
/ could, in the event of war, hold this
country entirely within its power, or
destroy millions of dollars of property
without our being able to prevent it or
to do any thing but look on.
The House Committee agree thor
oughly with this view of the matter
and particularize and point out just
what minor power could step in, over
| throw the American navy, infiict meal
culable damage on our shipping and
| cast disgrace upon the Nation.
The Brazilian armed cruisers could
run from Brazil to New York, pass its
forts, or, if necessary, lie off Coney
| Island, far from the reach of any of
our guns, and lay the metropolis in
ashes. The little Republic of Chill,
with less than One-twentieth the popu-
lation of the United States, has no less
than three vessels any one of which
could lombard and reduce to ashea San
Francisco or New York, and yet keep
out of range of our guns.
There is no security here as long as
this condition of affairs prevails. We
are simply trusting that no trouble will
ever arise with any other country, a
Utopian trust that history should have
cured us of. We are constantly threat
ened with National disgrace; indeed,
our present relations with foreign pow
ers is more or less affected by our de-
fenseless condition. In our diplomatic
relations with them there is always
lack of confidence, fear of bringing
about trouble, and these smaller pow
ers have discovered our diplomatic tim
idity, appreciate the fact that this coun-
try is ill-preparcd for naval wal, Of
fensive or defensive, and are saucy and
impertinent in consequence.
The Naval Committee wisely ADVISE
that work be begun at once on our
coast defenses. 1t will render this
country more Independent and oonfi-
dent and restore its prestige and polit-
zeal influence abroad.-N. D. Times
Democrat
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08
NO SLI9sHOO METHODS.
Does Not Believe in Disturbing Land
Titles Already Acknowledged.

does Not Believe in Disturbing Land
Titles Already Acknowledged.
President Cleveland has given Con-
greSS two specimens of his ability in a
tield in which he distinguished him.
self particularly as mayor and Gov
ernor. His first two vetOes have been
transmitted to Congress, and give evil
dence of the unwearying industry and
painstaking care he bestows upon
every subject that falls within the line
of his duty. He explains, in a clear,
exhaustive manner his objections to
the bill to quiet settlers titles on GER
tain lands in Iowa, taking the posi-
ton that the Government can not
litigate private rights, and that the
lands in question were RENTED by the
Government to the State of Iowa, and
could not, therefore, be regarded as a
portion of the public domain. The
point at issue was fully settled years
ago, and to reopen it now would only
lead to endless strife and exhaustive
law suits, in which the Government
should not be made a party. The bill
sought to destroy vested rights and to
disturb interests which have long since
become fixed.
The President says that it would be
better to compensate the parties incur
ring losses caused by an invitation on
the part of the Government to settle
upon lands apparently public, than to
attempt disturbance OF titles already
acknowledged. He warns Congress
against interfering with matters
which should be left to judicial cogniz-
ance, and he expresses himself as I'M
willing to concur in legislation which
touches too closely upon judicial DOW
er. In this he gives proof of his at
tachment to constitutional principles,
and reminds Congress that no ill-con-
sidered measures of legislation, how
ever popular they may be in their APP
plication in certain cases, will receive
favor at his hands. There has been a
good deal of this legislation going on
for some time past, especially in regard
TO land titles. 1t was by such means
that the most notorious schemes of
land-grabberS were carried through
and honest settlers disturbed in their
rights and deprived of their homes.
President Cleveland 5 vetoes will be an
intimation. to Congress that every
bill will be subjected to careful scrutiny
and examination by the Executive, and
that the slipshod methods hitherto in
vogue have no place under the present
Administration Argus.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08

For youF Fruit and Ornamental Trees. con
sist1ng of the following kinds OF Trees, Vines.
etc.: Apples, Peach, Pears, Plums- Gerry,
Ounce, Ap-icots, Crab Apples, JEneberries'
Raspperries. BlackoeZries, Strawberries Cur
rants, Gooseberr1es, Pie Plant, and all kinds
of Shade Trees and Towering Shrubs, Ever
green's, Cre>pers, Climbing Vines, etc. Early
Illinois Potatoes, two weeks earlier than tbs
Early Rose or Early Vermont; cooks dry and
meaiy; can use them when only half grove
I will guarantee potatoes large enough 70 uss
In six weeks from time of planting.
II you need anything in the above line Jos
w save money by calling on or addressing
6. EiCHOITZ. pssrelf, kaa
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08
General Black has exDosad

General Black has exposed the
rottenneSs of the pension Office under
Republican management. Dudley made
it an electioneering bureau during the
last Presidential campaign. This ac-
counts for the luminosity of the New
York Tribune towards General Black.
1t dreaded this exposure and sought to
break the force of it by throwing mud
on the faithful commissioner. 1t sue
ceeded only in bespattering ITSELF
Albany Argus.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08
Senator Edmunds is acy


edged to be an able lawyer. He has
great strength as an advocate, and
weak causes are frequently able to bOr
row q temporary vigor from his
espousaL That is the whole measure
of his success in his attempted defence
of the indefensible attitute that the
Senate has taken with respect to execu-
tive prerogative. He has made his case
strong enough for immediate partisan
purposes. Boston Statesman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08
An exchans

An exchange tells in half-col-
umn article "What Blaine is Doing"
We can tell in a much shorter space
what he is not doing. He is not spend
ing his spare time invoking Heavens
blessings on the head of dear Brother
Burchard.-N y. Graphic.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08

Being aware of the annoyance,
and sometimes loss to borrowers,
by having to wait weeks and
sometimes months for money, we
have organized a company with
sufficient cash capital to enable
us to cash mortgages as soon as
the papers are executed, and as
we pass upon all loans here in
stead of having to send them
East to be approved, We can conf
plete a loan and pay over the
money i'm less than half the time
usually taken.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-08
Shadows On the Snow
EY 3. l. FAEJEOS,
PART L-CnNTISrKn.

AUTHOR OF "RLADE-O-GRAss;" "GoLDEH
GRAIN" "JOsHCA MARVEL" ETC, ETC.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-03
Opening Of the owosso Schools.

Our city schools open Monday next,
and we are pleased to say that never
in the history Of these schools has
there been so auspicious an opening.
The array of talent engaged for the
High School altogether excels in
scholarship anything heretofore en-
ployed, towit:
The faculty consists CT Supt. A. ]
Swain, M. A., Madison University;
Principal, c. Q. Bates, B. A, Arkan-
sas University, also pos, graduate of
the Michigan University; Assistant,
Grace Taylor, B. A., Michigan Uni
versity; Commercial Teacher. E. M.
Hartman, B. l. Michigan University.
All Of these are experienced and
successful teachers, and each eminent
ly fitted for the work assigned. There
fore with such combination of talent
we feel certain that before the end of
the school year Cwosso will have just
cause to oe proud Of her schools.
The eighth, seventh and sixth
grades have new teachers, all of whom
have had a long and successful
experience. For the benefit of those
who are unable to take four years
course, the Board has added to the
curriculum a two years. commercial
course" thus ahording opportunity
for getting a good practical business
education.
This course offers many advantages
to boys and young men in preparing
them for business life, by giving
them a good training in penmanship,
book keeping, commercial arithmetic,
commercial law, civil government,
etc., etc. Many will no doubt avail
themselves of the opportunity Of get
ting right here, at home, a good,
sound practical education which will
fit them for business life and for
good citizenship. Boys and girls
from the country, who have only
limited time to attend school can
thus obtain a business education at
mere nominal expense.
SEC. BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-03

September was ushered in with
SLIGHT frosts.
Roll Kelsey was greeted by his
many friends here on Tuesday.
J. Bean is erecting building on
his lot which is to be a feed store.
Mrs. Mary Carpenter was at Owes
SO last week to see sick daughter.
Mrs. Laura Sloan, of Corunna,
called on friends here last week.
/. r. Middlesworth went to Howell
Tuesday to look after some railroad
delinquents.
Morell Gale is building barn on
his lot on railroad street.
]. Boyce, with dozen men and
six teams, is gradually demolishing
boot-jack hill.
Mrs. Dell Maguffin mas gone to
Marquette for few weeks visit.
J. Reed has just completed a new
slaughter house, and has new
building in course of construction in
which he soon intends to pound beef.
steak for all who will patronize his
place of business.
Some Of our townspeople whose
faces have already become familiar to
Judge Harper, presented themselves
at his Office in Corunna, on Tuesday
Judging from the amount of wheat
being hauled to the new elevator we
think our farmers had their barns well
filed.
S. X. Swick and wife left Wednes
day for weeks visit with friends in
Wisconsin.
DIR. F. S. Ruggles is expecting his
mother and brother from Vernon,
to spend few weeks with his family
here.
The depot on the T., A. A. & N.
M. r. r. is raised and is now being
enclosed.
School begins here next Monday.
COWARD
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-03
Lainrsburg.

Mrs. f. A. Culver, one of the ole
settlers Of this locality, died on Aug
a3d, and was buried on the asth from
the M. E. church,
Whitney & Rowley have bough
the Furey meat market.
0. A. Mcintosh, the boy preacher,
left here for Buffalo last Saturday.
Vine & Burly, Ovid bakers. vii,
our town three times week.
A photographer has pitched his
tent among us.
A new brick store is going up ad
joining Beardslee's.
Mr.. VIM. Grove and family have
been visiting in the neighborhood.
Wheat sowing has begun.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-09-03
County fair, Sept. 2I-24.
oskside school, Of owosso.

The fourth year of this popular
school will open Monday, Sept. 6,
1886, and extend 40 weeks, with a
short recess at Christmas and Easter.
The aim of this school is to afford
careful, courteous, painstaking person
al attention to each pupil at the point
of his greatest need and to make both
morals and manners the basis of all
school intercourse.
The class in instrumental music will
be continued under the charge of
Nora Collins, whose rare skill and
ability as pianist and teacher, are
we'll known. The commercial class
will be conducted by Corinna Conant,
who comes to the work direct from a
commercial college, bringing excel
lent testimonials from her instructors,
of her ability to conduct that class
Penmanship class daily.
To the county teachers we otter
special advantages for both review
and advance, al more liberal rates
than can be afforded at the larger
schools.
A limited primary class will be
received, at 40 cents per week.
TERMS
Fall term, I6 weeks, SI2 90
Winter and spring terms each, 10 90
Music, 20 lessons, 10 90
Board at special rates.
Mrs. l. Z. GOULD,
COMMA CoNANy, Principal.
Assistant.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21
SOCIAL REFORM.

While being waited for at the
White House to assist Miss Cleye-
land in a reception on the 10Th inst,
Secretary Bayard's lovely daughter,
Kate, died suddenly and alone in her
chamber. This news carried con
sternation to the fashionable throng
assembled at the White House. The
President impaired the news to his
sister who received it with blanched
cheeks, quiycring lips and moistened
eyes. The guests and band were dis
missed and the lights in the blue
room were turned off, and where mu-
sic and mirth prevailed few minutes
before, the silence Of death lowered.
The death of Miss Bayard was a
shock and a surprise. She was radlant
before at a reception at her fathers
mansion, not retiring until , o'clock
that morning. Being subject to
heart disease, the social entertain
ments which she attended night after
night, levied such u tax upon her
physical and mental powers as to
prccipltate her demise. The exac-
tions Of Washington society are
ceaseless rounds Of nightly social
gatherings of spleudor and magnif-
cence, the day being consumed in
"balmy sleep" thus reversing the or
der Of nature. Oh, society how
many crimes have been committed in
thy name.
While President Cleveland was
elected on pledges of political re-
form, he could do no wiser thing than
lnaugurate measures for the refomna-
ton Of so-callcd fashionable society
OF Washington, the central distrib-
utlng point Of extravaganza and dis
slpatlon. Social reform is certainly
one Of the needs of the times. as
many early deaths, business defalca-
tons, disgraced daughters and ruin
ed sons, could be pointed out as VIC
Tins Of the demands and displays of
modern so-called society. An mice
ton Of little common sense, more
rational social methods, and purer
morals, wouldn't hurt.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21
DUE WEST.

After the cold spell the farmers are
building compost heaps tearing down fences
and preparing to cultivate their old fence
rows Economy seems to be all the 20.
We have a man so careful OF his beast
he drives for his son when he goes counting.
Mis- Keith is conyalescent Mrs Sallie
Davis who is bordering suffering with an in
trinity
Mr. Jesse Mohon had ice in his mill
race 10 inches thick, the race being Is feet
above the surface of the earth.
Our road commissioners have commits
stoned their oyer-seers with orders to work
10 days during the year We heartily en-
dorse the order. This is just ten days more
than the new road law required, 50 much
fuss was made about until it was repealed.
AMOR.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21
THE E0LDRUGS.

The silver trade dollar is at a dis
count because it is stamped ''trade
dollar" although it has more silver in
it than those stamped zone dollar"
and received without discount. So
il seems that when the United
States of America" declares the syal-
ne of money it is received for that
amount regardless of its intrinsic
weight. And why! Because the
honor of the Government stands
pledged to redeem it dollar for dollar
and as Uncle Sam is rich everybody
believes he will keep his contracts.
So whether the currency be silver or
gold, paper or nickle. or all, 50 it
passes for its face value, it matters
but little to the people The efforts
Of bondholders, who bought theirnon-
taxable bonds during war times at
50cts on the dollar, trying to depre-
ciate silver and run gold up to a pre-
MUM, with view of getting THEN
bonds paid off in gold, is an outrage
upon the tax payers of this country.
They took these bonds with the UNI
derstanding that they should be paid
off in coin" and if silver is not
coin, what is it! The non-taxablC
bondholders pay nothing towards the
support Of the Government, while
the industrial and laboring classes
of the country fiji the Golfers of the
Government, and if silver is gooC
enough for the poor man, it is gooC
enough for the rich.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21
New Advertisements
ShGriff'S Sale for February

VIII be sold before the Court House door
in the city of Marietta, Cobb county. Ga
during the legal hours of sale, on the first
Tuesday in February 1886, the following
property to>wit
Also at the same time and place, fifteen
acres of lot of land No. 2S5 in the Goth dist.
and 2d section of Cobb county, Ca. Levied
on IS the property OF w E. b Potts. secur>
ity and j. c. Potts. j f Mcclellan and
J NJ. Potts principals, to satisfy a fl ia
issued from Cobb Superior Court in favor
OF Geo. +. Gober VS. w Z. b. Potts, sccur>
ity, &c
Also at the same time and place, lots OF
land Nos, to~wit. North half of lot No.
100. South half of No. 68G each lot contain
ing forty acres, more or less, and ten acres
OF lot No 6S6, in the northeast corner-aT
in the 10th dist and ID section of Cobb
county, Ga, the whole tract or parcel of
land being 30 acres more or less Levied on
as the property OF f. A. Neese to satisfy a
ii ia issued from Cobb Superior Court in IA
vor of Oakley Mills Manuacturinr
Co, for us Of Off GERS of court vs.. L. A.
NeeSe, ct al.
Also az the same time and place 20 acres
OF the north side oflot ofhnd No. III also
10 acres in the north west corner OF lot OF
land No lis, in all about so acres more or
less, all in the Goth dist. and 2d section Of
Cobb county Ga Levied on as the proper>
~ of VIM. ], Palmer TO satisfy two fl fas
one ii ia issued from Cobb Superior court
in favor OF IL. w. Blake VS.. VIM. J. Pal
mer and one Justice Court Fl ia issued from
the S5lst dist. G. NJ. of said county in favor
OF Tanner Putnam VS.. the said VIM. ]
Palmer, said f ias now controlled by Thos.
ID. Evans
Alsoat the same time aud place. one
house and lot in the city of Marietta Cobb
county Ca. bounded as follows east BY
the property at II. B. Wallis west by the
property OF Mrs. Matty Young, north by
the property ofW II Covinqton. and south
by Roswell street. Levied on as the pron.
erty of Mrs. j. G. Waters to satisfy tax fl
Ia issued against her for heT State and conn,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21
A HUGE CONTRACT.

The New York World says: The
awarding Of a contract to u Virginia
car company for the building of 500
freight cars to be used on New Eng
land road is an indication of the
progress the South is making in the
development of its manufacturing in
dustries. The fact that this contract
was obtained over the competition of
more than % Eastern firms shows
that it was not the result of fayorit
ism. The old remark that til e South
had to 90 North to buy everything,
from hoe to a yard Of calico, has
lost its truthtulness of late years.
The South is beginning to learn its
own resources and develop them, and
while Northern manufactures will
deplore the loss of the trade the
country as a whole will be the gain
err.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21

The Supreme Court of Georgia has
virtually decided that all magistrates
must sit in the districts for which
they were elected or appointed, and
that all judgments rendered by them
outside Of their own bounds are null
and void A case was carried up
from Augusta, involving the juris-
diction of J. P's, in order to test the
question. This is a matter OF impor-
lance to all magistrates and especial
ly to those in cities.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21
GEORGIA GLEANINGS.

Dodge county went dry by Is ma
jority in a vote of 1,076.
DIR. Pleasant S. Verdery dropped
dead in his yard, in Douglasyille,
Thursday afternoon.
Howell, of Pike county, continues
his squirrel business. Three hun
dred and seventy marks the number
he has killed the season.
Mrs. |, +. Cory lost $3.50 on the
train between Columbus and Macon.
She was going to South Georgia to
join her husband, who is preaching
near Brunswick.
The w. &. A. railroad track will
be changed to standard guage some
time in June. The entire line will
be changed in one day, and on Sun
day, too-sO we are informed
The Calhoun Times reports gen
eral stampede" from Murray county
to the west this season. 1t says that
the various passenger agents have
about two hundred booked for expor-
tatiOn.
Sam Small has paid twelve hun
bred dollars Of old debts since his
conversion. This is very practical
sort Of religion to carry about. Gov.
Bullock had snug debt against cold
81, and when Sam asked how much
it was, the Governor smiled and said
you owe me nothing. Atlanta
Cor. Savannah Times.
The West Point freight depot il
| Atlanta which tor months has beer
used by the Cotton Seed Oil Nil
| Company as a warehouse for storing
cotton seed, burst open at one end
1t seems that water had gotten into
the building, causing the seed t.
swell and force the wall out into thu
streets. The building is made 0
brick and looked upon as one of tn
most substantial in the city.
The New York World is our au
thority for saying the Kimball Hous
owners effected a compromise witt
its creditors at fifty cents on the dol
lar. The meeting was held on tn
2nd, in New York City, and after
full statement of affairs the creditor
accepted a compromise. &c, Col, ouHI Hoy
interest, and General Toombs' estat
is much entangled; but we hope Their
Will be no serious loss to the peopl
who risked their honest money in ii
-Cartersvllle Courant.
Mr. 4. 7. Gray, whom every on
knows is Il good farmer, says that h,
made this year forty-two bales Of cot
ton at cost Of twenty-one dollars
bale, and sold it at an average o
thirty-nine dollars, leaving a clea
profit Of eighteen dollars per bale
Some Of the cotton was damaged b,
the flood, which brought the averag,
down lower than it would have other
wise been. All the work was don,
with hired labor He runs foul
plows, and besides the cotton, mad,
fifteen hundred bushels Of corn, abour
three hundred of which was also dam.
aged by the flood Caldoun Times.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21
a Captains Fortunate Discovery.

Capt Coleman, schr Weymouth plying
between Atlantic City and n Y, had been
troubled with a cough 50 that he was unable
tosleep, and was induced to try Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption Ii not
only gave INN instant releif, but aIayed the
extreme soreness in his breast. His chill
dren were similarly affected and single
dose had the same happy effect DR.. King
New Discovery is now the standard remedy
in the Coleman household and on board the
schooner
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Rene
dy at r. H. Northcutt's Drug Store.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-01-21

Senator Brown is in favor Of silver
and a heap of it. He addressed the
Senate on the subject and said that
to meet the demands of our immense
and growing business We could safely
carry s4O0,000,000 more silver, and
then we would have less legal tender
silver coin than France and Germany
together, and only little more than
France alone IF the National
Banks attempted to practically de-
monltlze silver, said Mr.. Brown, in
conclusion, and if the officers who
now represent the people in the diff
ferent departments of the Govern
ment will not take the matter in
hand, then the people at their reeur-
ring elections should take it in hand
and fill all the departments of the
Government with men who will APP
ply the corrective and forfeit the
charters Of such banks as abuse their
privileges.