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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

When I. j, Foley, of Chapman, NOM
mated Captain John j. Regain for
state auditor. the Captain bluShed and
smiled from ear to ear, and perhaps if
Colonel Fenlon had not placed the name
of William d. Kelley before the con-
yention Captain Regain would have been
the Eli but Kelly was nominated
by reclamation and when he appeared
on the platform be was warmly greeted
by Colonel FeRieil. snd when Gov.
Click grasped him by the hand the con-
vention broke into loud cheering.
In introducing the candidate Cover
nor Click took occasion to heartily in
dorce il,ne and commend him to the
democratic voters. ND when the noml-
nee bowed to the assembiaaR AID step
ped forward to begin his address he was
again given hearty cheer. His speech
was n2oaes!! and graceful acknowledge
ment Of tie honor conferred on him,
and in the course Of his Feniafks ile de-
clared he had been voting the Demo-
cratic ticket for ten years and believed in
Rep,9yqye principles, and was proud
to lie Il i.4einpBber y ,.ia Democratic
49, '~"sas to-day. He riyeq III
~ VI ~, -. Waf broke out.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES "HoI Il0 --~tit
and Shouldered his muSket and foL,,
through the conflict. His soldier record
he was not afraid to put against any
mans. Though the nomination was
most unexpected he would gratefully
accept it, and would work for the sue
cess of every man named on the ticket.
Determination was not born of the
action of the convention touching him
self, for he would have worked for the
success of the ticket in any event.
Another burst of hearty applause con-
Guided the unusual event, the nominal
ton and enthusiastic reception of
cOlored man by a Democratic State
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Never. In convention in the state of
Kansas, was there exhibited more gem
uine enthusiasm than when Mr.. KELLEY
the colOred candidate for state auditor
was introduced to the democratic con-
vention at Leayenworth that had NOM
mated him. He accepted the nomina-
ton in modest and eloquent mnnner.
From the time he cast his vote for
Horace Greeley he had voted with the
democratic party, and he was proud of
it." He pledged his hearty support for
the whole ticket. While the Leaven-
worth Times and few other republican
papers of the same ilk, are speaking in
a disreputable manner of Mr.. Kelley
they are only lowering themselves in
the estimation of all honest men, Mr..
Kelley has record as a man and a cit
zen that ID. r. Anthony would be only
TOO happy to possess.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Senator Plumb, in speaking Of Cleve-
lands nominations, said: Il do not
think we have any bad appointments in
Kansas, and l know We have had some
very good ones. There has not been a
single rejection in the state of Kansas.
When you consider that both my col
league and myself are of opposite poll
tics to those of the administration, this
is saying great deal. 1t was natural
to expect that the new administration
would make some mistakes. The DEM
ocratic field had not been narrowed
over as the republican field had i'll TWEEN,
ty-four years of Office seeking. The
record of the administration i'll appoint.
ments has been very good one"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

As the senate failed to act on the ap-
pointment of Collector Acers, Presi-
dent Cleveland reappointed him imme-
diately after the adjournment of con-
gress. Mr.. Acers' appointment was a
good one, and the senate had no grounds
for failing to confirm him, Within two
il a., %. his notification of re-appOint-
nlent. Colonel Acers secured his bond
for $190, 900, had the same approved by
Judge Brewer and was sworn into Office.
and Agent SOmmeryille at once turned
the office over TO him as though he had
never held the position before.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Detroit Dots.

We are all made to rejoice at the
bOuntiful rains of the last few days. A
fair croy of corn is now insured beyond
q doubt.
Miss Alice Billmeyer departed on
Thursdays noon train for an extended
visit with friends in Iowa.
Mrs. G. w. Lamb is visiting at Gyp-
sum City, and will locate there perma-
nently, as soon as their residence is COM
pleted.
DR.. w. 7. Vail is building an addi-
ton to the store of NJ. j. Vail, and will
occupy it as residence in the near
future.
c. III. Lowrie has been identifying
his premises by converting his front yard
into beautiful lawn and extending a
gravel walk from his house to the south
side of his lot.
Music has powerful effect on the
mind OF man, 1T is subtle in its in
f1uence, even to soothe the savage
breast" We are sure that an evening
ramble through our town would con-
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Kansas City Times: Mr.. Kelly, the
cOlored man nominated at Leavenworth
yesterday for the state authorship.
has been an earnest democrat for years.
His nomination by an enthusiastic vote
is a contrast with the overbearing
treatment of the cOlored people of Kan
sas by the republican convention, which
shows where the bourbonism of that
state is to be found. Mr.. Kelly is a
man of character, education and ability.
If elected he will not discredit Colonel
Fenlon, his sponsor, nor the convention
which nominated him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

1t gives the REFLECTOR pleasure 70
publish the following resolutions adopt
by the Democrat State Convention held
at Leavenworth last week; for the reso-
sutton shows without doubt that the
Democratic party stands shoulder to
shoulder in everything pertaining to
the interest of Ireland and her noble
sons:
Resolved, That, sympathising with
the people of Ireland in their heroic
struggle for their freedom and their
liberty, we tender to the Hon. s. p,
Parnell and the Hon. w. E. Gladstone.
the dauntless champions of the cause of
an oppressed and long suffering people
our heartfelt Sympathy
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Our Tom"

The gallant soldier who heads the
democratic state ticket will sweep be-
fore his honest presence, his stirring
appeals, his manly, straightforward
doctrines, the chaff of deceit, the car
buncles of Inconsistency. the milk and
water, sap and slOp administration, and
general miaSmatic feverishness which
has settled over our fair state, this I'M
settled eNpect-sOmething- from-nothing.
IgnuS fatucts will O the wisp' business
this farcical I'VE will meet in Topaka
and send Granny Griffin, THE man who
prides himself with having the features
OF the Father of his Country and a few
more worthless to some -furren' parts in
the eastern states, to hold an 'anti-sa-
loon convention. > What farther
crazy meanderings will they attemptY
Oh, my countrymen. what a sweep
there will be of fraud and humbup.
The people are heartsick. The hide
BUSINESS of this monstrosity demands
that it should be swept into oblivion.
and Col. Tom MOoniight's big broom
OF honesty, integrity and plain dealing
will do its work nObly and surely. The
peace and dignity of the state demands
If
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Gazette is carrying ont in rood
faith the title of being the peo3Ie,s
paper. The Moonlight club did them
selves honor by selecting Mr.. Winfield
OF our stall, as the presiding officer of
that new organization. We can furnish
material for several more political par-
ties, but no Anderson boltersI need an
ply.-Gazette.
While 1t may be the peoples's paper.
II lacks far from being the peoples tauor-
ate paper, as is the REFLECTOR. But
to the point. The above shows that
the democratic party is gaining ground
especially when it can swell its mum.
berS by the addition of editors and
managers of republican papers. While
Nj. Winfield may be on the staff of the
Gazette, he did not boast of it at the
meeting. but he did boast of being a
full hedged democrat, and stated that
the Wilson muddle in this district was
In a terrible rotten shape, regardless of
what the newspaper, (Gazetta, might
say, and that the field looked encourao
ing for democrat to be elected. Now
Ar. Gazette, do you think it will he
pleasant for your republican readers to
realize the fact that the abIest and best
part OF the Gdzette's staff is democrat
and working for the success of the dem
ocratlc ticket? 1t is pleasing to the
democrats to note the fact, and we are
willing to take Brother Winfield by the
hand and join in the hurrah for Moon
light and the entire democratic ticket.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

vince the most skeptical that we are
indeed blessed with this excellent
talent.
Enterprise is stirred up from center
to circumference over the prospect Of
getting railroad at that place, they
having received surveys by two differ
ent companies last week.
We acknowledge receipt of copy of
the Gypsum Valley Echo, edited by j.
w. Amos, and it is a spicy sheet of
four seven column pages, which ably
represents the thriving and ambitious
town of Gypsum City.
DEEEN-nER
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Prepare for the Fair.

The time for holding our fair is fast
approaching, and we desire to call the
attention of our citizens to the import
ance of using every eXertiOn to make
the county fair the finest in every re-
gard that has ever been held in this
county. Outside of the fair proper we
are to have this fall several attractions
which will bring thousands of people
here from every part Of the state, and
it is to the interest of every farmer,
merchant and mechanic in Dickinson
county to have the finest display of
farm, mechanical and art products that
it is possible to get up. The opportu-
nifty is nov presented for this part of
the state to make an impression that
will be felt for years to come, and it is
hoped that every citizen will take per-
sOnal interest in this matter and work
earnestly for the success of the fair.
The following from the KoSnds Far
nler is so to the point in this regard that
we ask its careful perusal, keeping in
view the Importance of the county fair:
snow is the time to make up your mind
to do something for your home fair.
Every farmer and every citizen should
not only resolve but do something for
his local fair. The county fair is sup
posed to represent the products and re-
sources, as well as the intelligence and
enterprise of your county. This being
a fact it is incumbent upon every citi-
zen to do whatever is possible for him
to do consistently, at least do some
thing to encourage the institution. The
getting up of fairs is at best thank
less business. Fair managers, as a rule |
receive little credit for their laudable |
efforts, While on the other hand they |
are sure to be the recipients of much |
abuse, fault finding, and criticism. !
Many people go to their home fair and !
make themselves particularly obnoxious |
TO the few public spirited citizens who
have made the fair by their contribu-
ions and exhibits, byrudely criticising
everybody and everything, and loudly
averrlng that they could beat this or
hat exhibition at home. Nothing is
more disgusting to unprejudiced visi-
'ors and investment seeking strangers
han this chronic style of declaiming
md grumbling from the very persons
Who should BE identified with the in
'titution.
The county fair should represent the
esources, intelligence and enterprise of
our county. Products of the farm.
richard, field, shop and home, in fact
very Industry, business, profession and
ccupation of the country, should be re-
resented by its best products and cffer-
1gs. Amusements and daily attrac-
ions OF high order should be provided.
o that every class of people might
ome together, have q good social time,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The editor of the Gazette" in the
issue OF August 9Th. posed before us as
a political economist, if we are to Judge
from his article ON the democratic plat
form. lie gives US to understand that
the resolution on the labor question is
but tally, given to flatter our vanity,
and to secure our votes. We will &C
cept this taffy, then, until convinced by
better authority than the Gazette"
that such is the fact.
There is no installing where the
Gazette" stands on the labor question.
1t has fought the laboring classes gen.
orally, and the knights of Labor in
particular, ever since it commenced its
career as daily. 1t would certainly
be strange were we to accept the advice
OF such sheet upon questions of vital
Importance to us.
1t tells us that labor should be fos-
tered and its rights Sacredly guarded.
We cannot understand this language
from the Gazette" Heaven protect
US from such guards as this editor and
his like would place around us. Here
is specimen Of his political economy:
Labor is not, never has been, and
never will be, the source Of all wealth. -
1t is useless to argue this question with
q writer who is so brazen or so ignorant
upon the subject. If he were not capa-
BILE of cOmprehending this principle, he
should have Informed himself by study
ing the views Of intelligent men upon
the subject. There is no excuse for ig-
nOrance in this aGe
As regards the land forfeiture ques-
ton, the people are very well satisfied
with the work of the democratic con-
gress.
In conclusion we will say that the
editor of the :'Gazetteo is the most con-
ceited individual that ever filled an edi-
tOrial chair. LABORER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

1t is said that John a. Martin at
tended a horse race at Topeka the 9TH
er day. The two horses were on the
ground but the riders were not present
when the time was called to start. AT
this stage of the dilemma an urchln
yelled out: ''Old John y. Martin can
straddle both them horses at once.
Boost him on en-"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The inside pages of the REFLECTOR
are more than interesting this week.
for in them you will find full account
of the death of Samuel J. Tilden. the
entire proceedings of the democratic
state convention, and synopsis of the
ringing speeches made by Fenlon.
Perry, Harris, Judge Martin. Col.
Moonlight and others.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Kansas City Times last Sunday
contained portrait aud biographical
sketch of the Kansas state democratic
candidates, and if the Times artist was
given his dues for the miserable ''cramp
collie look" which he gave these noble
men he would be tied up by his toes
until he would agree that he had missed
his calling.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Gazette calls the Anderson fol-
lowers dogs, and says that it PROPOSES
to stand Squarely and unhinchingly bv
Judge Wilson" but in order for him to
be elected, 1.-THE state central committee
and republican party should take a
hand in this matter and call off the
dogs" The Gazette is in very poor
health, and only an Anderson pill will
work off its bile.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Col. Thos. Moonlight, the nominee OF
the Kansas democrats for governor, IS
rs gallant soldier as ever rode into
battle and is as eloquent as q Demos
themes. He is beau ideal of a peoples
candidate and should be elected
Springfield Mo- Leader.
lie not only should be elected but
he will be. and you can open your bank
and bet your penny on that.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Republicans who are supporting
Wilson instead of tic aegular and true
nominee. john A. Anderson, ate Ike
party in boat without oars, they ate at
the mercy Of thewaves expecting at any
moment to be dashed to pieces against
the rocks. Poor boys, gQpr man Wilson
is doOmed-tO defeat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Last week Gov. st. John delive,' ed d
telling speech before five thousand
people at EmpOria. He is confident
that the prOhibitionistS will be all i'm
portant factor in this falls campaign
and that their vote will be large enough
to make the hypocritical republican
party think that thunderbolt had
struck il.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The G.. A. r. boys can now rally to
the support of a brave soldier, for no
Drawer man ever fought under the stars
and stripes than Col. Moonlight, the
democratic governor for the state of
Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Notice of Appointment Executor.
STATE OF KANSAS,

STATE OF KANSAS, CO
Dickinson County.
In the matter Of the estate OF Samuel Thomas,
late of Dickinson county, Kansas
Notice is hereby given, that on the 9th day OF
July, A ID. 1885, the undersigned was, by the
Probate Court OF Dickinson county, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified as executor OF the
estate OF Samuel Thmas late OF Dickinson county,
deceased. All parties interested in said estate
will take notice, and govern themselves accord
ingly. "
EPHRAM FIsCEL,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Will not the cooler headed friends
of both Wilson and Anderson devise
some way out of the threatened danger?
Chronicle.
The only way out of the threatened
danger Mr.. Chf0aicIe, is for Wilson,
the minority candidate. 10 withdraw
from the race and keep mum III the
matter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Gov. John A Martin is using his in
fiuence for Wilson. lie had better at
tend to his own business and quit NEEDLE
ing with congressional affairs in this
district.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

When you go back to Wilson's record
four years ago, and the same may be
said of George Washington Columbus
ROhrer, Wilson'S champion, that he was
Kicker" ''bOlter," and more than
that, traitor" to his friends and
Marty
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Judge Martin, at Leavenworth, III
the following forcible language, stated:
''That he could pledge his support TO
the ticket, for it was the expression OF
one of the most representative bodies
of democrats ever assembled in the
state.''
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Anderson is gaining ground every
day over Wilson and if this thing keeps
UP Wilson will not have corporal S
guard following him by the time elect
ton rolls around.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
SHERIFF'S SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECU-
u ton issued by the Clerk of the District
Court of Dickinson County, State of Kans as, in
cause pending therein, wherein John W. Nc
Gosh is Plaintiff and T. C. Henry and Geo. W.
Carpenter Defendants, 1 will, on
Saturday, Aug. 21st. 1885,
Abilene, County of Dickinson, State of Kansas, ia
10 o'clock, A. NJ, of said day, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following described real estate
to wit: Lot No. / In block No. 10, In Kinney &
Hodges addition to the city OF Abilene in Dickin-
son county, State of Kansas. The said real estate
will be sold pursuant to the judgment Of the
Court in said cause recited In said execution.
Witness my hand this 21st day Of July, A. d
1886. ID. MILLER,
Sheriff Of Dickinson County. Kansas
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The democrats will have two lights
to work their campaign blythe sun
light and the moonlight by the
aid Of these two, victory is sure to be
theirs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Chronicle is trying to support
Wilson, but you can tell from the lack
of enthusiasm displayed that it is very
much of a gag for it to do SO. The
Gazette is in the same boat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The next national encampment OF
the G. A. r. boys will be held IN st.
Louis. Mo. The vote stood 2lS to III
for Milwaukee.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

The Cincinnati Enquirer says; 1.-The
Kansas democratic state convention put
out platform which is simply superb. "
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

At the election in Tennessee last
week the democrats elected everything,
like whirlwind. They had gain Ill
the state Of over 2s. 900 votes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Sunny Kansas with Moonlight
for governor will just about set things
right in this part of the country.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Democratic State Ticket.

Democratic State llCkt
For Associate Justice,
A. NJ. wHITELAW,
Kingman County.
Fur Governor,
THOMAS MOONLIGHT,
Leavenworth County.
For Lieutenant Governor,
S. G.. ISLET,
Neosho County,
For secretary Of State,
W. F. Petition,
Ford County.
For Attorney General,
A. s. DEVINNEY,
johnson County.
For state Auditor,
w. D. KELLEY,
Leavenworth County,
For State Treasurer,
L. d. BIRCHFIELD,
Jewell County.
For Supt. Public Instruction,
w. ]. A. MONTGOMERY,
Rocks County.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

Boys, it is Moonlight for governor,
and don't you forget it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12

From the present feeling In this
county Wilson will not poll three hun
bred votes in the county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
Monday. August 23rd, A. 3. 1885.

at the front door of the storeroom OF JOha "
Chandler, in the town OF HerngtOn, In Lyon
township; County OF Dickinson, State OF Kan
sas at 10 O'Clock m, OF said day sell to the high
est bidder for cash, the following personal pre-
perty, to wit: one lot of merchandise. In Dick
inson county, State OF Kansas. The said person
al property will be sold pursuant to the judge
ment of the Court in said cause recited In said
executions
Witness my hand this 18th day OF August, l.,
D. 1886 j. }. MILLER.
5O-2t Sheriff of Dickinson county Kan.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-12
SHERirricS SALE,

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF FIVE Exc
[ cutions issued by the Clerk Of the Di.A
trIGt Court OF Chase County, State OF Kansas, in
a cause pending thsrGl4, wherein Chandler &
Chamberlin is plaintiff, and ]. 3. Chandler is
defendant, George Chandler vs. John W: Chand
ler and RignOr & Shoup VS. John W. Chandler
and Peckham, Mercer Co. VS. John w. Chandler
and Helen NJ. Chandler VS. John W. Chandler
are plaintiffs, and John W. Chandler is defend
ant, will Oh
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-08-25
He Cured Tho Horse,

A Connecticut farmer drove horse
attached to a rack-wagon to the wood
lot for small load of wood. The ami
NAL would not pull pound. He Gid
not beat him, but tied him to q tree
and let him stand. He went to the
lot at sunset and asked him to draw,
but he would not straighten a tug.
II made up my mind" said the
farmer, "when that horse went to the
barn he would take that load of wood.
| went to the barn, got blankets, and
covered the horse warm, and he stood
until morning. Then he refused to
draw. At noon / went down. and he
was hungry and lonesome. He drew
that load of wood the first time Task
ed him. / returned and got another
load before | fed him. I have drawn
several loads since. Once he refused
to draw, but as soon as he saw me
start for the house he started after me
with the load" Hartford Times.