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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Senator Allison, of Iowa, is recog-
nized as one of the leading Republicans
of the Union, and is frequently men,
toned for the presidency, and no doubt
will be one of the candidates at the
next National Republican convention.
Mr.. Allison, just before leaving Du-
buque for Washington, said in an in
terview that the party which failed to
do its share in speedily reducing the
tariff taxes would loose in public favor.
The necessity for some action was great,
and Congress was compelled to act
He did not wish to outline any definite
plan, but said the parties were so
divided that in order to reach any re-
suit mutual concessions must be made.
He would be willing to repeal the to-
bacco tax and the sugar tariff and
further enlarge the free list. 1t would
be well for certain organs that are
busily engaged in bounding President
Cleveland for recommending reduc-
ton of taxes on the necessaries of life
so as to relieve the heavy burdens the
workingmen of the country have been
forced to carry under the benign (?) in
duences OF protection, to halt and take
a calm review of things. There art
many Republicans who think as Sena-
tor Allison does, and if the opposition
papers want to be fair, they should not
confine their abuse to Democrats alone.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
A Lasting Emergency.

What nonsense it is to say that the
emergency" which called for the in
ternal revenue taxes is past, and that
therefore these taxes should be re-
pealed!
To meet the expenses of the war the
tariff was increased so per cent. and a
great number of internal taxes were
levied. When the war ended the latter
were generally abolished until only the
taxes on spirits and tobacco remain.
At its height the internal revenue
system yielded s3Os, 100000. 1t pro-
Juced last year Sl17 ,OOO, O0O-a reduc-
ZION of 1872 10000 In the same year
of maximum war taxation, 1866, the
tariff averaged 4S per cent. and pro-
duced S179, 0OO,O 900. Last year it aver
aged Al. 10 per cent. and yielded S2l7,-
700, 900. The tariff rate is thus within
d fraction of the highest war average
and the revenue is S3S, 600, 900 greater
than in 1866.
OF the expenses due to the war there
remain $44, 500, 600 for interest and
$50, OOO, 900 for pensions. Is not the
necessity of meeting s124, 500, 600 yearly
a pretty good sized emergency ?"
This sum is about double the entire ex-
penses of the Government in the year
before the war.
But inasmuch as the government has
surplus revenue, sound policy die
Gates that the excess be stopped by re-
pealing part of the war taxes in the
tariff upon the necessities of the peo-
pie. These have thus far escaped any
substantial reduction. 1t is time for
them to'be cut down to peace basis.
'-Wssld:
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Only the Rascal's Plea.

Jake Sharp says that the prosecution
against him was the outcome of ''black-
mail" The New York Sun says that
the investigation of the Pacific Rail
road crookedness and robberies was the
work of blackmail. In each case the
statement is simply rascal's desperate
plea for his favorite style of rascality.
If it is true that the detection of a
rogue in the commission of theft is
''blackmail," then the dictionary mean
ing of the word should be changed
without delay.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

The new hotel which John Wanna
maker, of Philadelphia. has erected for
the benefit of the women employed in
his stores, has ample accommodation
for 100 boarders. 1t contains bowling
alley, several reception rooms, a dane
ing room and numerous apartments for
bathing. The rate for weeks lodg-
ing. including the laundering of one
dozen peices, is $3.50.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

If history repeats itself, 1889 will
witness another mining craze; 1S49
gave us the old historic ''Forty-niners, y
of the California craze; 1859, the
"Fifty-niners" and ''Pikes Peak OF
Bust; 1869 and 1879 the old mining
fever broke out and carried to the ter
ritories and mining statesits thousands
of unlucky and dozens of lucky ones.
There has been a lull, the usual calm
before a storm, in 1889 there will be
another rush. The same old stories of
newly discovered camps, rivaling in
richness any past discoveries, then the
usual sequel: ut was salted," and
''sold again." Freight cars, not Pull
man sleepers, will carry the prospector
''back to the states"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Editorial Clippings.

Near Norwich, Conn.,, there is said
to be wild animal which enters the
town at night and devours stray cats.
Norwich people hope the animal is
married.
Coal trusts" and kindred aSSOcia-
tions make good soil for the seeds OF
anarchy to sprout in.
The idea of Hale, one of Blaine'S
chief lieutenants, talking in the Senate
about civil service reform! Hale,
Blaine and civil service I. Hail, thunder
and lightning.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Mr.. Lamar Confirmed.

The United States Senate Yesterday
confirmed the nomination of Lucins
=. g. Lamar as Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court OF the United States BY
avote of % to 81. Messrs. Riddleberger.
Stewart and Stanford voted with the
Democrats. The only legitimate and
proper question to be considered in con-
nection with such an appointment-the
legal qualification and fitness of the
nominee-was ignored by the Senate.
In its stead an effort was made to
secure Mr.. Lamar's rejection by all
appealto partisan prejudice and section.
al jealousy.
Mr.. Lamar has been a rebel during
the war and Democrat since the war.
Ga this ground the Republican Sen
ators were urged to submit action Oh
his nomination to the decision of a
political caucus. The defeat of the
attempt is gratifying because its sue
cess would have indicated disposition
to give partisan complexion to the
highest court in the United States.
The people would not have objected to
the most searching scrutiny of the
nominees legal qualifications for the
high position. They did very generally
object to the consideration of his pre-
ended political disqualifcations.
The result marks William E. Cband-
ler's first failure as abloody-shirt leader
in the Senate.-World.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Blessed are they that when they ex-
tend their sympathy to those that are
unfortunate and know not where they
can obtain their daily bread, that also
extend sack of flour and other neces-
sary articles that keepeth the wolf from
the door. Yea, verify they shall have
their reward. For the ''staff of life
given they reap an everlasting life and
a staff of faith conducteth them safely
across the dark river Of Death.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Since st. Marys struck a vein OF coal,
strikes of all kinds and varitieS seem
to be very popular and quite the thing.
Jim. Graham, editor of the Star in that
town, struck the claret veins that
connect with the smelling orifices OF
one Welsh few days ago, and the
CORY gore spurted forth like an arteslan
well. Welsh started out to do the an
Initiating act, but he was only pi(e) fol-
the plucky little Star man.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Is This Blow 20 Fall?

What dismay there would be through
out Ohio if Mr.. Hayes were to sudden
ly resolve to move his invaluable col
lection of poultry to some southern
state! And yet Mr.. Hayes may do
that very thing. Everybody who has
wintered Shanghai rooster in Ohio
knows how much cheaper it could be
fed in warmer climate. Indeed all
poultry should live in the south. Louis
Vile Courier-J Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Big daiiles that charge one dollar per
line for a write up, have doomed Al
buckle and his coffee so gusblngly,
lenghtily and hugely, that if their bills
were sent to him at full rates, 1t would
take all the money the coffee crop tol
the next ten years to como could pro-
duce
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

The Wichita Daily Journal is fast
springing towards the head of the class
of sunfiower dailies. The illustrations
which at first were simply "Orrid,
now are second to none. AS gathere1
of locals, it has no superior in the
state
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Kyrle Bellew, who was Mrs. Potter S
Romeo, has been lately followed by a
rich and handsome young woman who
wants him to marry her. Kyrle does
not like the leap year argument she
uses, which is a pistol accompanied
with a threat to shoot if he refuses COM
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Blessed is he that shuteth the nigh
eve to a neighbor that commiteth a
small sin. He shall have his reward.
He is entitled to close both eyes when
he himself sinneth greater.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

If Farmer Smith hungers after motor
i,ty, good, bad or Indifferent, he Is
reaping harvest, wherein the cheat
far exceeds the wheat. 1t looks az
though the chintz bug politicians were
foreninst him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

When envy tackles a redheaded
editor, and takes possession of thu
Uranium thereof, ancthers prosperity
and success to him, is like shaking a
red flag in bulls face.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

1t may be difficult for rich man to
enter the kingdom of heaven, but he
has the satisfaction at present, IN this
inhospitable climate, of being able to
buy a little coal now and then.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
3. B. B.
Botanic Blood Balm.)

The great Blood Purifier and Tonic.
1t cures Scrofnla, Kidney Troubles;
Catarrh, Skin Humors, Rheumatism,
Eruptions, Boils, ETC., and is a wonder
full tonie.-For sale by Barnes & North
craft.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Blessed is he that can, and does
mind his own business. He shall have
his reward not only among men, but
where angels tread.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

If there is a town in this state tha'
TO itself hath said, we have not, Will
not bore for gas in their streets, green
will grow the grass.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

In Russia tea is drunk the same as
beer in Germany, wine in France, ap-
pie jack in New Jersey, or soda pop ID
Kansas
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

WI, oh where is the prophet that
predic ed a mild winter? Turn the
chrome, Jamie" He ought to be ID
the lions den.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Wednesday, Feb 9th, 1883.
Commencing promptly at oclocn, q. M, the fol
lowing described property:
CATTLE AND HORSES.
IS head OF high graded cattle, consisting o
II head OF choice dairy cows, all being used To-
daring and good mixers; heifers, all coming
fresh; steers coming two years old; ~ calves
and Hereford bull, IS head of Chester White
Shoats. Ten head OF horses and colts, consisting
OF brood mares, heavy work horses, English
draft mare coming three years old, 1 English
draft mare coming four years old, English draf
geldings, one Coming three years old and one
coming four years old, and colt coming one yeaT
old, sired by billions imported blsck Norman.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &C.
One Plano Irvine Binder, stalk drill, one new
steel-wheel stalk cutter, one corn planter, corn
shelter, three corn cultivators, three Stirring
plows, one Ihree-horSe harrow, mower, Hay rake.
two Iarm wagons, one two seated side-bar buggy.
hay rack feed cutter, feed trough for cattle, ont
water tank for stock holding 81 barrels, one fouI
four SETS harness. feed rack, dairy fixtures, con-
sisting Of one & lever butter printer, ON.
Eureka butter worker. milk crooks and pans, anC
many useful farm articles ton numerous to men
ton. 100 chickens, 1000 bushels of oats and
about 40 tons OF hay.
TERMS OF SALE
All sums Of $40. and under cash. over $40 q
credit OF one year with approved security will be
given without out interest. II not paid wis
due interest at IL per cent, from date until paid
per ceut. of for cash. No property allowed to
be removed from place of sale until settled for
lunch will be given at noon.
ENOS BEEMER.
in. BURTON, Auctioneer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
Texas and
New Mexico
EXCURSION.

The Santa Fe will run a special eX.
cursion train January 25th to all points
in Texas and New Mexico at ONE
FARE for the round trip. This will
enable all parties to take trip to Gal.
weston, Texas, for $3.50, and to FL
Paso, Texas, via Albuquerque and all
points in New Mexico, including the
famous Las Vegas Hot Springs, fol
$685.. These tickets will be good fol-
so days from date of issue. For further
information inquire of or drop postal to
the Agent Santa Fe Route" Abilene,
Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

Arrangements have been perfected
for series of cheap excursions to the
south by the Gulf route. Excursions
will leave Kansas City and stations on
that line on Tuesday, January oath,
February 18th and 2lst. Tickets will
be sold at rate of l cent per mile from
Kansas City and stations south on the
Gulf line, and will cover prominent
points in the states of Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Ex-
cellent opportunities for homeseekers
to investigate the many advantages Of
fered in the south. For full informa-
ton see excursion bills. Address any
agent of the company, or
j. e. LOCKWOOD,
Gen'l Pass. Agt., Kansas City, Mo.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26

An exchange very aptly asserts that
il protection raised the wages OF work
ingmen every employer would be free
trader.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-26
AUCTION!
Wednesday, Feb
Kansas.

The undersigned will offer at public auction
at his residence in Ridge township, two miles du
north Of Dillon,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-13
To Assist the strikers.

NEw YoRK, Jan. II. Tho H7dH snys
'Jamcs Hurley, n member Of one Of the
longhormen's unions, stated yesterday
that he thought the longshorcmcn would
come out solid 10 help the coal miners Il
called upon, aud II no coal was received
they would have TO come out any way.
Mr.. Hurley sail that II M the mines shut
down the scarcity OF ooal would put an
end 10 shipping, as the steamers could
not bring enough coal from Liverpool a.
do them ON the return trip. All the long
shoUmcn, lac said, were not satisfied with
their wages. On ocean steamers they re-
cciyc 20 cents an hour for day work aud o.
cents for night work, aud on coasters 70
and " ccnis.
"'rl.c longshopmcn think Of putting q
boycott on couple OF ocean lines which
do not pay good wages. The boycott,
they state, can bo operated through the
Parliamentary party Ia Ireland, aud emf.
grants prevented from coming over on Ger
tain lines Nearly all the longFhorcmcn
belong to Irish soriciios, and II the rnrlin.
mcniary party rciusc 10 aid them in ease
Of boycott supplies would be- shut of
from Irish National Land League agilalors.
"a dispatch wis received yesterday nj
the hcadquartors.o .oi District Assembly No
I, stating that arrangements had been
made Ia call out the Wyoming valley
miners this week. II this Is NJ the supply
of hard coal will be- entirely shut off. The
New York Knights still feel confident that
the strikers will win the fight.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-13

u sofa, semi-conscious, and bleeding from
a pistol wound in his right temple. Doc
tors were summoned, but could not save
his life. He was urged TO talk for about
twenty minutes, but he refused TO give any
information as regards the shooting. He
died this afternoon. Mrs Houston says
she knows no reason why he should com
init suicide, and believes the shooting was
accidental. The dead man was brother
of Col. ID. c. Houston, of the United States
engineer corps, and OF Elex Houston, u
merchant of Milwaukee. The latter was
telegraphcd for. Mr. Houston was forty
eight years of age and was married twenty
one years ago. AT one time he was secro-
tary OF the delunct Oswcgo Midland rail-
road and vicc-president and general mana
ger of the New York, Ontario d Western
railroad until its absorption. Aiterward,
jointly with Judge RUSSELL he was receiver
of the West Shore railroad. lie was q
member of the Lotus club, of this city.
Several years ago sister of Mrs. Houston,
who had been in ill-health for some time,
committed suicide by drowning in a New
Hampshire river.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-13
BANKS ARRAIGNED.
Trial TO Take Place on February az
Luke Wright Retained by the State.

Trial TO Take Place on February az
Luke Wright Retained by the State.
Special Dispatch to the Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 10, Joseph r.
Banks and John Cockrill, colorcd, indicted
for the murder of John j. Littlcton, were
arraigned for trial in the criminal court to.
day. A plea Of not guilty was entered,
and the case was set for hearing ON
February 27 Banks and Cockrill
were brought into court at 0 o'clock,
but il was after 10 o'clock
before all the attorneys were seated behind
the bar, Gov. Marks waved q formal read
ing Of the indictment and entered plea OF
not guilty. Judge Quarles, for the State,
announced that in drawing up the in
dictmont the attorney-gcnoal had
failed 10 sign his name officially
and by the consent OF the opposing coun-
sci he desired TO have the paper properly
signed. Gov. Marks said there was no oh.
lection TO this. Gen. w. q. Brion, for the
prosecution, said he hoped the case would
bo set on some day near
the latter part of February, as
they had number of witnesses
w NAiiNl NllNii NilNN hfclltu W lllNt
here. Judge Redley then announced that
the case would be taken up on the 9th OF
February. Banks sat with his counsel
behind the bar, and chatted pleasantly
with all who came around. lie looks
little thin and somewhat bloached. John
Cockrill, the "luHard Omtor," still
wears his handkerchief and walks with his
old hickory cane. lilo sat apart from the
crowd and said not word during his for.
nal arrangement. Banks attorneys, who
were present this morning. are Col. A. s.
Colyar, Judge T.. II East, A. S Marks, A. J.
Caldwell, u. i. Jackson, $. X. Campbell
j. g. McReynolds and Robert Vaughn
Joseph Wherton appeared for John Cock
rill. The following attorneys appeared
for the prosecution; Attorncy.Goneral VI.
Il. Priest, Judge J. NJ. Quarlcs, Col
Spl. Hill, Gen. w. q. Bnen, W. A..
lirien and Ford Reddick. II is understood
that Judge w. 4. Quarlcs, Of Clarksvillc;
DcNloss q Malone, OF Nashville; Gen.
Luke Wright, OF Memphis, and Senator
Dan Voorhees,, Of Indiana, have been ~.
taincd by the prosecution.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-13

CATLErTBuRo, Ky, Jan. l2.-The war
Of determination continues between the
McCoys Of Pike county aud the llaiilclds
Of Logan county, VIVA As soon rs the
last sad rites OF the late buichery were
over the McCoys organized a posse and
visited the Hatfield settlement In West
Virginia for the purpose Of annihilating
the gang, and q regular war cnsucd. After
the smoke Of the battle had cleared away
Il was found that the Hatfield party WIS
badly wonicd, and three Of their number
were killed, while none Of tho Mccoy
posse were hurt.
Those known 10 be killed were johnson
Hatfield, Thomas Chambers and james
Vance. Vance has killed several men In
the Mccoy neighborhood aud had 10 leave
In consequence. Tho authorities are pow.
erless, and the wal will doubtless be wagcd
until one side or the other Is completely
exterminatcd.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-13
THE ELEMENTS.
Storms, Blizzards, Earthquakes.
Howling Winds, With the Mercury
Below Zero, Prevail,
Trains on All the Railroads Block
AIDED by Snow Drifts.
School Children Lost In the Fury
of the Snow<and Winds.
Searching Parties With Long Ropes
Looking for the Unfortunate Little
Ones-Earthquake Shocks Felt
About Charleston.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. l2.-Railroad men
agree that the storm OF today is quite the
worst ever known in the northwest for
their business. II extends from the Rocky
mountains TO Lake Michigan, but its worst
effects are felt in Dakota and Minnesota.
Everywhere it is accompanied by high
wind, which drifts the snow badly, and in
northern Dakota, with below zero temper
ature, IL assumes the character OF bliz-
zard. The railroads had hardly finished
clearing their tracks from the previous
storm, and that Of today has absolutely
blocked all the small roads throughout the
State. Through lines are battling bravely
against the elements 10 keep the trains
moving. There is one road 10 Chicago
whose trains are nine hours late, but main
lines are left open. All freight on the
Northern Pacific and Manitoba lines have
been abandoned, and no trains were sent
out on these roads tonight.
The Kansas City train on the Omaha
road was also abandoned. Supt.
Eagan, OF the Manitoba, says its passenger
trains are laid up at stations where there
is plenty 10 eat. The st. Paul 4 Duluth Is
trying 10 keep its main line open, but has
abandoned the branches.
A special from Huron, ID. T., says "The
wind is blowing fifty miles an hour. The
air is 81 full oi snow that one is unable 10
see fifty feet ut any time. Some unthink-
ing teachers dismissed young school
children, some OF whom have 10 go four or
five miles across the open land.
"FIvE on SIX cuILDRES WE'RE lost.
"Whistles are blowing, bells are ringing
and people turned out and took long ropes
and walked, fifteen or twenty abreast, back
and forth over the ground. They have
just found two, the Others not yet having
been discovered. The mercury IL i0' be-
low and has fallen 20 since 10 O'Clock"
Bismarck reports that children started
for school were forced 10 turn back by the
fury Of the storm.
4 Pierre, ID. r., special says "The wind
is blowing sixty miles m hour and Il Is
impossible TO see fifteen feet. Three
trains are snow bound at Rec Heights and
there is a reported collsion between two
frcights at the same poir;s"
Minol, ID. T., reports he storm raging
there for tweniy-iour hours and the tcm-
peature l50 below zero, all railway travel
suspended.
jamestown, ID. T., reports no trains
moving on the main line Of the Northern
Pacific.
Graton, ID. r., reports ihe wind blowing
gale, the mercury 20' below and impos-
siblc 60 see more than two rods. In St.
Paul the parade and other ceremonies
attending the laying Of the corner stone Of
the third ice palace VEN postponed 10 Sat
urday, though some Of the clubs pardcd
iugt Tho aama
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-13
Courier.IonrnaI prInter. s,rILe.

LouisyILLE, ky., Jan. " All The COuT.
ieT-Jouuai printers but three struck TO.
night sWinton, an employo Of the Mer.
genital Linotype company came this
morning TO instruct the union printers
who were running the company's fourteen
typo machines. llo had worked In the
New York Tribune office aud the printers,
therefore, threatened 10 strike. TO be
rcady for an emergency, the CouriosJour-
nal sent 10 Indianapolis 10 gct new men In
sight. Hearing Of this, the printers at .
O'Clock, after conference IN which they
were told Swini0n must remain, left the
Office. Their places were supplied and the
paper will be issued. Moro machines will
be put in Immediately, and work proceed
rs usual.