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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
A Ruined Campaign Cry.


The great cry of the Democracy for
the past two years has been San over
flowing treasury demands that we re-
duce the surplus" The existence of a
surplus has been so persistently de-
clared and upon terms apparently so
well-founded that conservative men
have taken it for granted and have
been unwilling to express themselves
publicly.
The latest information from Wash
ington, however, is to the effect that
there will soon be thrown into the
Democratic free-trade camp a bomb
shell that will very much disconcert it.
1t will undoubtedly be shown that the
basis, and the only basis, of their free
trade cry has been knocked from be-
meath their feet by their own acts. 1t
is fact, well known to those who fol-
low the course of the treasury and are
familiar with the outstanding obliga-
lions of the government, that if an
accurate balance had been struck at
any time for several years, it would
have been shown that there is not an
enormous surplussin::th treasury; that
on the contrary, if a proper estimate
should be taken of the legitimate out
standing obligations of the government
and of the honest debts of the govern
ment which have been either postponed
or the payment of which has been re-
fused, owing to the attempts of dema-
gogues to pose as professional econo-
mists, it would appear that the margin
of receipts over expenditures is no
greater than prudent business methods
require. The public has been deceived
in this respect largely on account of
the method of stating the treasury bal
ances and of the differences that are
made from these statements.
1t is also beyond question fact that
the government has not presented a
statement of its assets and liabilities.
which properly take into account all
the demand and deferred liabilities for
which the government is accountable.
If the free traders should choose to put
the warrant and accounting officers
upon the stand, facts would be learned
of which they have taken no account in
their raid upon the industries of the
country.
In view of this state of affairs.
which, to use Cleveland's own express
sion, ''confronts us as a condition, mot a
theory" the cry of ''surplus" becomes
the more odious and must be accounted
for either by supposing deliberate at
tempt to turn over the industries OF
this Nation to the lords of England OF
by willfully blind prejudice against
Republican economic methods.
The only reason ever assigned fol
free trade is the existence of too much
revenue and now if, as seems probable.
the government balance sheet shows
that the surplus" is largely Pigment
of rabid Bourbon imaginations, what
possible grounds can be taken for pas
sing that free-trade measure, the Mills
bill, or for carrying out President
Cleveland's free-trade, free-wool ad.
vices? 1t has long been known that
the amount of the surplus has been
over-stated, but now if it is proven
that there actually is no unreasonable
revenue at all, the free-trade cry is
utterly ruined.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

In answer TO a call from the many citizens
of Hope and surrounding country requesting
that be a candidate for the Office of Clerk of
the District Court, will say, coming as it does
from so many of my neighbors and associates
who know me best, regardless of party, | am
impelled to accept the call, and do hereby an
nounce that am candidate for the Office of
Clerk of the District Court, subject to the ac-
ton of the Republican county convention of
Dickinson county am very truly yours,
~ Tn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
OUR NEIGHBORS.
Special correspondence of the REFLECTOR:

HOPE, Aug. 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Crosby returned
from their Geneseo visit last Thursday.
The creeks of the country were COM
pletely secured by plumming parties
from Hope, last week.
S. W. TObey has rented the Jim Glea-
son blacksmith shop where he will
carry on his trade.
The Mo. Pacific pay car gladdened
the hearts of its employees today.
The Hope LIST nine did the Tampa LIST
nine mp yesterday to the time of SO to 5.
n. Thurstin sold his farm implements
and stock yesterday.
J. Sumner, of Pearl, visited in the
city today.
Miss Lille Tonkin charmingly enter
tanned at her home large company of
young folks Friday evening, the Occa-
sion being Miss Lilies birthday ami
versary. All present enjoyed them
selves heartily and showered upon the
fair hostess numerous choice gifts and
wishes for pleasant journey through
the ''sweet siXteens."
Rev. S. E. Belts, of the NJ. E. church
is in Illinois, being called there by the
illness of relative.
Mr.. N. Thurstin spoke before the
Banner City Union Labor club Thurs
day night.
One day of thee oming fair will be
Old Soldiers day. Efforts will be
made to secure a special train over the
Santa Fe for the benefit of North Dick
inson visitors.
Josh Whitcomb" will be given by
the Hope Dramatic club during Fair
week.
Preparations are being made for a
successful meeting at the Sunday
school convention, Aug. 25th.
Harry Nickles will soon take posi-.
ton as operator in the Abilene Santa
Fe Office.
A rousing Republican rally at the
opera house Thursday evening. Hon
j. NJ. Miller, of Council Grove, and c.
G.. Biting will be the speakers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Publication Notice.

To Lee C. Thalheimer, catherine Thalheiner
Wilson A. Glover, Fred B. Glover and Charles
A. Adams.
You and each of you will please take notice
that you have been Jointly sued by the Travellers
Insurance Company by its petition fled in the
district court of Dickinson county, Kansas on
the 22d day of August, 1888, wherein 1t seeks 10
foreclose certain mortgage made by said Lee G
Thalheimer and Catherine Thalheimer to secure
a note for Fifteen Hundred Dollars (Sl5OO)
dated February l, 1884, payable to the order of
the. said Travellers Insurance CO said mortgage
conveyed the following described real estate sit
uate In said county of Dickinson and State of
Kansas to-wit: the north east quarter OF section
four az, township twelve (12 south, of range one
"a east of the sixth principal meridian: said
plaintiff claims prior and paramount lien upon
said real estate for the of $780, with interest
thereon at the rate Of twelve per cent per annum.
from February /, 1884, less the sum of Three
Hundred and Sixty Dollars $780, already paid
on account of said interest and asks that said
real estate be subjected to said lien and sold
Hereunder by the sheriff without appraisement
and that the proceeds OF such sale be applied to
the payment of said lien, and that the interest
which you or any of you may have In said real
estate or any part thereof, may be forever barred
and foreclosed.
You will also take notice that unless YOU an
pear in said court and make answer to said peti-
ton On or before the 9Th day of October 1888 the
allegations therein contained will be taken as
true against you and judgment entered accord
tngly.
THE TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
By W, G.. COwleS, its attorney. 52-3t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Resolutions of Coincidence.

The following resolutions of condo
lence were adopted at a regular meet
ing of Abilene Lodge, No. SO, A. o. q
W.:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme Rule
of the Universe to call from ameng us a mem
Der of our order, therefore be il
Resolved, That by the death of Brother Geo
W. Barcus Abilene Lodge, No. So. A o. q. ".
has lost faithful member and friend.
Resolved. That the sy mpathy of this lodge
is extended to the bereaved widow and child
rem OF our deceased brother;
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be handed to the publishers Of the newspapers
of Abilene and the Kansas Workman, and q
copy furnished the wife of the deceased.
r. B. JACOBS, u. W.
Attest: D. L PIELE, Recorder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

The suggestion is made that a re-
union of the Tippecanoe survivors of
this State be held sometime in Septem-
Der or October. Such plan would be
a most feasible one and would awaken
great enthusiasm among the ranks of
the veterans of other days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

The Salina Record Dem wants DIR.
Tobey to withdraw from the Congress
sional race. Why, bless you, he isn't
making any race; he was distanced the
first week after the nomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

While Judge Martin is smart man
and would make a capable governor,
L. U. Humphrey is in every respect
his equal, and moreover while Martin
is free-trade Democrat, Humphrey is
protectionist Republican, and that
fact alone makes him the fittest man
for the position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

A Louisville distillery has sent into
this State several thousand postal cards
inscribed "You can sell whisky in Kan
sas." 1t will be in order for several
thousand men who have tried it to re-
turn cards inscribed. "You lie"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
l.. HART.

We are authorized TO announce the name of
J. L. GALBREATI who will be a candidate for
Clerk of the District Court of Dickinson county
subject to the action of the Republican county
convention and who respectfully asks the sup
mort of his friends
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

The New York Tribune referred to
the Democratic party as 1.-THE hoary-
headed old sinner" and so great indig-
nation is manifested by the New York
World that it is evident the aspersion
was taken as personal reflection upon
the septuagenarian Mr.. Thurman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

One week from next Monday, Sept.
Sd, Arkansas will hold its State cleo
ton. Vermont will vote September
4th, Maine Septemberl0th, and Georgia,
October Sd. These are all the Sta tie
elections that will occur earlier than
November 9Th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

1t is said that old Jesse Harper is
blowing his trumpet with unusual exu-
berance this year. Jesse is one OF the
few men in this country who can set
their mouths a-going and go off ;and
leave them for an indefinite period of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

The average wages paid workers in
the building trades in Great Britain
were in 1883 S721 weekly; in the
United States S14.99. Yet free-traders
tell us that workingmen are better off
under free trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

Grover is afraid t6 monkey Witt she
buzz-saw of letters of acceptance. he
wrote one four years ago that has
caused him trouble ever since and he
hates to tackle the thing sgsin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

We don't believe the rumor that the
publication of CleveianL''s letter of &C
ceptance is delayed by the reason OF
the document having been sent to Eng
land for revision and approval.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

The policy of the Democratic press
at pres ent is when anybody mentions
Clevelsult's civil service record to stick
their heads in the sand and boo-hoo
about Harrison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

Brother Botkin won't give up his pre-
sidlng-eldership but proposes to make
them. E. church pay his campaign ex-
penses while his poor preachers do the
work. This leads us to remark that
Brother Botkin is magnificent hum
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

A series of twelve debates in as
many great cities, between Blaine and
Carlisle, is talked of. 1t would be a
good scheme but the plumed knight
should be given foeman worthy of his
cfaal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

June 9TH President Cleveland was
nominated and here it is August Odd
and his party don't know whether he
will accept or not.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

am a candidate for County Attorney 70
Dickinson county, subject to nomination by
the Republican voters of the county, and res
pectfully solicit the votes of the citizens at
the Republican primaries. c. C. BITING, Jr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

We are authorized to state that j. S. FORD
will be candidate for County Superintendent
of Public Instruction at the coming elections,
subject to the action of the Republican county
convention
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

] will be candidate for denomination 1or
Commissioner OF the Second commissioner dis
trict before the Republican convention and
respectfully solicit the support OF the voters
of that district J. W. BAKER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

''It is facts that we want, sir, facts
said Mr.. Gradgrind. That's the key
note of this campaign, facts" and it
lis fact that worries the free-traders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

All, a bright thought. Cleveland's
letter has gone to the dead letter office
through the inability of the Bourbon
clerks to read the address.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

Please announce the name of I. L. HART as
a candidate for the office of Probate Judge of
Dickinson county, subject TO the decision of
the Republican county convention.
l. L. HART,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

Well old Grandpa Thurman at last
started out and on this trip was 'rug-
ged" enough to travel one hundred
miles at stretch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

i hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Office of District Clerk, subject to the
decision of the Republican county convention.
w s ANDERSON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

Blaine's and Harrison's speeches en-
thuse America; Cleyeland's messages
bring out the hozannas in Great Bri-
tain
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

The New York World says, 1.-THE
country is waiting for blast upon the
bugle of Allan G. Thurman" Pass
the snuff, please.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

hereby announce myself as candidate fol
County Attorney, subject to the decision of the
coming Republican county convention.
G. S. CRAWFORD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
]. II. BURTON

lam a candidate for the Office of Represen-
tative from the siXty-eighth district, subject
TO the decision of the Republican convention.
Very Respectfully,
G. W. HURD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

am a candidate for nomination for Dis
trict Clerk before the Republican county
convention. DIV HERMAN MEYER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Legal Notice.

To Norris Parker:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned
did. On the 22nd day OF August, 1885, file In the
Office of the clerk of the District Court of Dickin-
son county, Kansas, her duly verified petition.
praying for divorce from you upon the ground
OF abandonment, and that you must answer or de-
muir to said petition On or before the 5th day of
October, 1885, or said petition will be taken as
true and divorce will be granted the under
signed according to the prayer thereof.
MELISSA PARKER
BY Burton & Moore her attOrneys
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

An ocean race between four of the
fastest Atlantic steamers is in progress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
The Centennial Windmill,

Line centennial windmill,
Handled by John DunIavy
& Co., stood the late storms
better than any other mill in
the county, not a single one
being blown down or dam
aged to the amount of one
cent. The people seem to
realize this fact and are buy
ing the CentennieI; it is a
vaneIess mill.
1000 dozen chick
ems, for which the
highest market price
will be paid, wanted
at Tisdale & Co.'s.
Deering mowers,
best on earth, at
Shockey & Snider's.
John DunIavy& Co. wind
mill outfit is busy putting up
Centennial Mills in different
parts of the county.
1000 bushels Of fine
potatoes wanted at
Tisdale & Co.'s. set
We are closing out
our stock Of paints to
quit the business and
now is the best time
to paint your house
cheap.
SHOCKEY & SNYDER.
The Osborne Mower at
John DunIavy & Co.. son easy
terms.
10000 dozen eggs
wanted at once at. H.
S. Tisdale & Co.'s.
We are selling buggies,
spring wagons, and farm
wagons, cheaper than any
house in the west.
| | Shockey & Snider.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-05-08
BELIAIRE BRIEFS.

News Notes and Personal Points of Gen.
eraI Intcress.
Charlie strabe has gone back to his old place at
the Ktnu glass works
Mr.. N. X. Seal, of the D., z. & c. Railway here.
Is In Chandlersyille, o.
John Glllard, OF the Second ward, leaves to-day
LOT Huntington, W. Va
D. @: Banks, Of the .Etna Glass Company, ia
mere after successful trip.
=, Howard Pcndry has accepted position In the
baltimore x Ohio freight Office here.
The A. N. 7, Church will hold their camp
meeting at Bethel Grove this season.
Batbourh circus went via the Cleveland,
Lorain q wheeling from here to Flushing.
Mr.. Dave Rice has the contract for buIldInv
George Romick's house in the Fourth ward
William Kirkpatrick, Of the baltimore a
Ohio yards, has been promoted TO a position in
the office. ''-
Al the meeting Of the PaSton' Association.
Rev, Mt, Keller read very interesting paper on
John z. Hofcr, Government Fish Commits.
Si0ner, distributed one million small lsh al Ills
point yesterday.
Ms. Woodbridge, OF MARIETTA, the mother Of
q. NJ. woodbridge aud Mrs. J. A, Gailaher. IL
here visiting them. -
David Good was fined slsl5 by Mayor Brown
ior resisting an officer and being Obstrcperous M
W. IL FIAhRh tailoring establishment.
M y. Bruner, Tnin Master an the Cleveland &
iiltsouIgh hllf0ad, passed through the city yes
terdAy on his way from the Kanawha liver.
where ne had fairly good luck fishing.
Abner stlllWell's friends here weru greatly
sthIoeked 70 learn Of his awful death on Sunday.
ne was formerly Of this place. He was the eDTi.
heeF OF the circus traln wrecked ut AllIkannA.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-05-08
LIVELY SCRAPPING MATCH
Up Indian Run Between Wheeling MAJ
and Martins Ferry Man.

Up Indian Run Between n Wheeling Man
and Martins Ferry Man.
Sunday evening the officers OF Bridge
port were notified that prize fight was
in progress near West Wheeling, up
Indian Run. Marshal Stuff and his two
deputies proceeded at once toward the
place, and after considerable question
ing located the fight, but by the time
they reached the place the engagement
was over. They found one of the par
Elephants, however, and arrested him;
his name was Charles Stevens, and he
is employed as glass worker Mt Mar
tins Ferry. A man named Ed Jones,
charged with being an accomplice, was
also arrested. The fight was between
Stevens and man from this city said to
be named Lunan. The two crossed the
river from here to settle an old dispute
with their fists.
Stevens was found washing his face
in the run. There was quite crowd in
the vicinity and Marshal Stuff made
number Of inquiries for Lunan but none
Of the bystandels would give him away,
although he was in the crowd at the
time. This refusal on the part OF West
Wheelingites to aid the officers is con-
demned generally. The people Of that
hamlet never fail to call on Bridgeport
officials for help in time Of trouble.
Stevens and Jones were each fined S.
and costs yesterday morning, which was
paid. 1t was really no prize fight, and
neither Of the participants were much
hurt,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-05-08

One night during the early part Of
this week man named Morris, living
down on Boggs' run, became involved
in fight in some saloon in the lower
end OF the Eighth ward, or in some Ben
wood resort, and was pretty badly used
nm. When he reached home he was
somewhat under the influence Of liquor,
and was stunned and bewildered from
the effect Of several severe blows he had
received about the head us evidenced by
the numerous bruises he had ndawound
from which blood flowed. This wound
looked as though made by glancing
shot from n pistol. His family attended
To him till Friday, when his headpained
him so that n physician was sent for.
Ointments and other remedies were pre-
scribed and the case thought not serious.
Yesterday the physician was sent for
again and in company with a fellow
practitioner made a careful examination
Of the wound and discovered the point
OF n knife blade broken off in the cut.
The blow that drove the knife in must
have been a terrific one. II penetrated
the scalp and skull and reached the
brain. The wound is now sloughing
and the man is in critical condition.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-05-08
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Strangers in the City and whe.lI"s roori"
AbrOnd,

Strangers In the City and whe"II"s re"ri"
Abroad.
Mrs. Louisa Kryer will leave this
evening for Wichita, Kas., to visit her
parents.
Mr.. Will Mooney, cashier OF the
WOodsfeld Bank, and his family were in
the city yesterday.
Miss Annie Hogg, Of Cadiz, was in
the city yesterday. She came here to
take the "Daisy Limited" on the Balti-
more & Ohio to Chicago, where she goes
to visit friends.
Hon. Basil T. Bowers, OF New Mar
tinsville, passed through the city last
night on his way to Quincy, ILL.,, where
he goes to attend the wedding OF his
niece, Miss Minnie Weller.
Mr.. j. J. Jones, cashier OF the Ex-
change Bank, and Mrs. Jones left on the
Baltimore & Ohio last evening for Wich-
ita, Kas., where they go to visit Mrs.
Jones sister and other relatives.
President Gilleland, OF the Second
Branch of Council, leaves this evening
for Washington, D. c., to attend meet
ing OF the Executive Committee OF the
glue makers Of the United States.
Mr.. George o. Starr, who made many
friends here when recently in the city
with Capt. Paul Boyton, is back Us
the press agent Of the big show, and his
friends were glad to see him yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-05-08
THE STATE FAIR.
Meeting of the neutrality-suspicious. on
the Grounds.

Meeting of the Doard-Improvemcn on
the Grounds.
At meeting of the Board OF Directors
Of the West Virginia Exposition and
State Fair Association yesterday, plans
drawn by Architect Ed Wells for u hand.
some ornamental roof over the dancing
pavilion on the associations grounds
were approved, aud the contract for do.
ing the work let to Klevis, Kraft & Co.
The building when completed will be
very attractive and add much to the up.
pearance OF the State Fair premises.
The Treasurer's report showed bal.
ance on hand OF Sl5l 80. He was di.
rected to have n note in his hands for
500 discounted, and with the proceeds
pay the State and city license on the
grounds and for the printing needed thus
far in advance OF the fair.
The Secretary has been notified that
the County Court OF Greenbrier county
has appointed Homer A. Holt n com.
missioner 70 represent that county at
the State Fair and to prepare and have
charge Of an exhibit OF the county's re-
stytiFrEs